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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1908

Page

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Ohio Republicans Hold Primaries for State Delegates

Columbus February 11 The Associated Press reports primaries will select delegates to the Republican state convention in 36 Ohio counties today. In 52 counties only one ticket exists with no vote. Opposition to Taft is expected in Knox and Cuyahoga. The Supreme Court affirmed lower court rulings on Cuyahoga primaries, leaving Taft county committee in charge.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Taft Knox Cuyahoga Supreme Court Cuyahoga County Taft County Committee

Cedar Cliff Scene of Happy Wedding of Addams and Young

Miss Sarah Addams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Weber Addams of Cedarville, wed Mr. E. A. Young of Boston in a simple Cedarville ceremony at 3 pm officiated by Rev. Henry Cullen. Forty guests attended. after luncheon the couple left for New Orleans and will reside in Chicago.

Cedarville Sarah Addams J. Weber Addams E. A. Young Boston Mass Henry Cullen Milan Presbyterian Church New Orleans Chicago G. W. Young Jane Addams Stanley Linn Stulbert Gorham Linney Freeport L. G. Younglove William Stewart Mae Stewart Robert Stewart J. A. Clark Marian Clark Laura Clark Edwin Hall Rockford William Winter Miss Winter Harry Winter Louise Winter Harry Williams Walker Washington Iowa Anna Henderson Rochelle Miss Hathaway Sterling Joseph Wheeland

Rochester ministers seek Sunday recreation commission

The Rochester Ministerial Association requests the city to form a Sunday recreation commission. It urges park concerts outdoors in summer, indoor hall events in winter, and other harmless Sunday recreations for the public. The measure is supported by the Associated Press from Rochester, N Y, dated February 11.

Associated Press Rochester N. Y Rochester Ministerial Association Common Council

Arrest Women Suffragists in New Parliament Clash

A militant delegation from the Parliament of Woman Suffragists attacked the House of Commons lobby this afternoon in London. Police halted the rush and arrested twenty women for disorderly conduct in the incident reported by the Associated Press.

Associated Press Juondon Parliament House of Commons

Willard Bank Looted of 10000 in Nitroglycerin Blast

Five robbers looted the Bank of Willard in the early hours. An explosion of nitroglycerin alerted residents and a street battle ensued, but the five men escaped amid a volley of gunfire. Local authorities search for suspects.

Associated Press Willard, Mo Bank of Willard

Castelane Guilty In Assault On Prince Relative

Paris reports Count Boni de Castelane found guilty of criminal assault and battery on his cousin Prince Halie de Sagan. He is fined twenty dollars and the prince receives twenty cents in damages.

Associated Press Paris Count Boni de Castelane Prince Halie de Sagan

Jury Holds Woman's Case in Murder Trial

Chicago February 11 The case against Mrs Dora McDonald charged with the murder of Webster Guerin was submitted to the jury this afternoon after testimony and closing arguments.

Dora McDonald Chicago The Associated Press Webster Guerin

Hughes Presses Senate to Remove Insurance Chief

Albany February 11 Associated Press Governor Hughes renewed his recommendation to remove Otto Kelsey from the office of state superintendent of insurance for incompetency. The senate previously refused the measure by a 25 to 24 vote last year.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Hughes Senate Otto Kelsey Kelsey

Decision Favors Bridge Trust

The Ohio Supreme Court caused a sensation by striking down all indictments against the bridge trust. Indictments were ruled defective, clearing the trust of criminal charges.

Iby Associated Press Columbus Supreme Court Today Bridge Trust Ohio

Elgin Butter Market steady at 834 cents

Elgin TH Feb 10 butter prices hold at 834 cents per pound, a half cent above last week. District butter for the week totals 461,800 pounds, reflecting steady demand and regional output.

Elgin

Fire damages home on South Galena avenue

At 12:45 last evening the fire department was called to extinguish a blaze that started in the first house south of the Third Presbyterian church on South Galena Avenue. Coals dropped from the stove and burned a hole in the floor. substantial furniture damage from smoke and water followed.

Third Presbyterian

Benefit Drama At St Pius Hall For Orphanage

The St Aloysius society of St Joseph Catholic church presents the drama The Trou Hand at St Pius Hall on Wednesday evening February 12 to aid St Vincent's orphanage. Admission 10 cents with 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children under 12. large attendance expected. Also reports a sleighing party by the Young People's Aid of the First English Lutheran church at Mr and Mrs Kottman home and a Valentine social by the Juniors of the First Presbyterian church with a musical program and missions offering.

St. Pius Hall St. Aloysius Society St. Joseph Catholic Church St. Vincent's Orphanage Elmer E. Thayer Oliver Monthford August Raemer Harmon van Dorn Walter Tappe Anck Minton Joseph Kegel Oma Troys Leo Luceke Hawkins Fred Sehadiy Bella Minton Josephine Meyer Lizzie Dibbie Minnie Rear Mrs Dibbie SoReal Florence Franz Hamat Theresa Balles First English Lutheran Church Martin Kottman Florence First Presbyterian Church

Young man dies of paralytic stroke in Freeport

Edward A. Burkhart, 34, a tinsmith for Freeport Hardware, died Monday night at his father in law’s home after a long paralytic stroke and two weeks of complications. He was born in Freeport, married Edna Pan nine years ago, and leaves wife, parents, three brothers, four sisters, and several relatives. Funeral Wednesday at 2:50 PM at 47 Grove Street with Rev. R. C. Harker officiating. Burial in city cemetery.

Edward Oa. Burkhart Freeport A. J. Paul Grove Street Mr. Burkhart Freeport Hardware Company Burkhart Edna Pan Jacob Burkhart Rockford Arthur Burkhart Clinton Town Louis Burkhart Frank Burkhart Ira King North Yakima Wash Lottie Florence Burkhart Cherry Camp Modern Woodmen R. C. Harker City Cemetery

Valentine party at Odd Fellows hall by Freeport Tribunal

Freeport Tribunal No 99 of the Fraternal Tribunes hosts a Valentine party Thursday evening at the Odd Fellows hall. Invitations issued previously and to new invitees will be welcomed. The evening features cards and dancing. Admission is 25 cents with refreshments served.

Freeport Tribunal Fraternal Tribunes Odd Fellows’ Hall

Epworth League Valentine Social at Parsonage

The Epworth League of the First M. E. church invites leaguers to bring friends to a Valentine social next Friday evening at the parsonage.

Epworth League Epworth League of the M. KE. Church

Joe Fifers Dancing School Class Jovial Evening at Lexington Hall

Joe Fifer presents a jovial dancing class tonight at Lexington Hall with Gibler's Orchestra providing the music for attendees to enjoy a lively program of tunes and dance steps.

Joe Fifer Lexington Hall Gibler

Miss Gehr to lecture on Wagner drama in Chicago

Miss Gehr will give a lecture and recital at Wasner's Flying Dutchman at a Mason Temple Tuesday evening in Chicago. Her talks on Wagner and dramatic criticism are praised as intelligent and instructive for Hedonsie drama students and general readers.

Chicago Mareb Giehl Wasner Marky le Mara Woman's Club Gehr Wazner Masonie Temple Bob

Freeport Woman's Club to Host Valentine Social

The Freeport Woman's Club will hold a Valentine social next Friday evening in the Masonic temple featuring a short program of music and recitations followed by an old fashioned spelling match. Refreshments will be served.

Freeport Woman's Club Masonic Temple

Quarantine Controversy Over Food for Ill Woman

In Rockford a quarantine case highlights neglect of sustenance for Miss Sadie Dillon of Freeport who was confined after John Lewis fell ill. Health officer barred exit and delayed meals until her employer intervened. Vaccination reportedly ineffective and further action may ensue. Local officials face scrutiny over handling.

Rockford Sadie Dillon Freeport Lerch South Church Street John Lewis Miss Dillon Health Department Leo Clare Letids Youny Wei Aid Teov Fe Diterit

Mrs Jennie Buss Dies at 70 After Illness in Freeport Area

Mrs Jennie Buss born in Germany Sept 6 1838 and aged 70 died Monday night in St Francis hospital after cancer surgery and Bright's disease. Widow of John Buss she lived 42 years in Ridott township near German Valley and leaves six children plus six grandchildren. Funeral at the family home Thursday noon then at German Reformed Church.

John Buss Ridott Township Freeport St. Francis Hospital Germany Jennie Schaefer America German Valley Dora Buss John William Henry Andrew Buss Jacob G. Sanderson Grundy Center Germin Reformed Church

Will Fight Paving of South Galena Avenue

Property owners along South Galena avenue held an indignation meeting at St. Jolin's church last evening and decided to oppose brick paving from Pratt's store to the city limits. They raised nearly $500 to pursue the case in court and oppose paving this year, pledging to contest the mayor and suggesting further developments in the coming days.

South Galena Avenue St. Jolin's Church Pratt

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised For Healing Powers

Eds Leper of MarilhI N Y says a carpenter’s cut and a sore were healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve saving suffering and money. The salve treats burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles and is sold at Joseph Emmert's druggist for 25 cents.

Leper Marilhi N.Y Ubdhi Carpenter Bucklen Tie Joseph Emmert

Postal valentines brighten Pattison and Krider sales

Pattison and Krider promote beautiful and humorous postal valentines for Valentine parties with a focus on timely delivery across the city via The Daily Journal, offering service to all neighborhoods.

Pattison & Krider's Tdwin

Sick and Afflicted Miss Redlinner Attacked

Miss Catherine Redlinner is seriously afflicted after a sudden attack. Local physicians describe her condition as critical but stable as friends rally at the bedside. Public concern follows the troubling incident in the town.

Natherine Redlinner Pu Durouia

E. and W. Buyers Strike Another Bargain in New York

E and W buyers struck a deal in New York as a manufacturer offered a stock of mens trousers at low prices. Freeport store delivered 090 pairs and will sell today with prices 3,300 trousers for 1 dollar 500 dress trousers for 3 dollars 350 trousers for 5 5 4 size availability includes regular slim stout and extra large. Four patterns shown in E and W window.

New York City BM. O& Wo Freeport

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