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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1908

Page

8

Paid for His Work by the Rights and Liberty League

Kansas assistant attorney general Mr. Trickett spoke at Freeport Illinois under Civic league auspices on saloons. The piece denounces his Kansas affiliation and salary for local temperance campaigning as a foreign hired influence, arguing Freeport should not rely on nonresident talent. Trickett’s Kansas City ties and brief Freeport visit are questioned by local readers.

Rights and Liberty League Trickett Kansas Grand Opera House Civic League Freeport Illinois Kansas City

Is the Saloon the Working Man's Friend at YMCA

A YMCA men's meeting is planned for next Sunday afternoon with representatives from city factories discussing whether the saloon aids or harms the working man. Views and observations will be shared, and a general discussion is expected. The event aims to be unusually important with participation from all opinions. Tomorrow evening the Sunday school teachers training class meets from seven to eight, led by Rev. M. Rohrbaugh, to study next Sunday's lesson.

M. Rohrbaugh

Republicans to Hold State Convention for Delegates

Milwaukee Wis Feb 27 the Republican state central committee met at the Plankinton house to resolve conflicts between the state primary law and the national convention call regarding delegates. After consulting the attorney general's office they plan to follow Democrats and hold a state convention to nominate delegates with primary action in April.

Milwaukee Wis Republican State Central Committee Plankinton House Shadison Republican National Committee Chicago

Funeral services for Matthias Redlinger tomorrow

The funeral for Matthias Redlinger will be held tomorrow morning at 960 o clock from the home 16 Homer Street and at 9 30 from St Josephs church with interment in St Josephs cemetery Pallbearers include John Eberley R Elberley William Secker Matt Zimmerman Joseph Hildebrandt and Lorenz Lieferman Rev Fr C Kalvelage to officiate Also Henry B infant son of Mr and Mrs Jerome Rippberger 156 Foley Street died at 11 30 last night Funeral will be held tomorrow morning

Matthias Redlinger Homer Street St. Joseph's Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery John Eberley R. Elberley William Secker Matt Zimmerman Joseph Hildebrandt Lorenz Lieferman C. Kalvelage Henry B Jerome Rippberger Foley Street

Funeral of Mrs. Thomas Yeoman Held Friday

The funeral for the late Mrs. Thomas Yeoman will take place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Em bury M. E. church.

Thomas Yeoman Embury M. E. Ehuret

United Brethren Y P C U Elects Officers at Pratt Home

Members met at the home of Mr and Mrs E G Pratt and elected officers led by President K A Kellogg and Vice President Charles Ott. Twenty six new members were admitted and a social hour followed with Mrs and Mrs Pratt praised as royal entertainers.

United Brethren Y. Pp. Cc. U G. Pratt K. A. Kellogg Charles Ott H. Deery Earl Miller EF. M. Davis Emma Kellogg J. Prederit Alverta Pratt Baba Bruce J. B. Fenton G. G. Pratt Ars Ars. Pratl

Edward Bowers Fined in Disturbing the Peace Case

Edward Bowers was arrested yesterday on a charge of disturbing the peace, based on a warrant from his former wife. Magistrate Bentley fined him $2 and costs, which he paid before leaving town. He inferred no immediate effort to regain custody, though divorce decree grants him the child. other circumstances may affect custody if presented to a jury.

Edward Bowers Bentley

Bereavement Thanks from Skeel Family to Fraternal Orders

Mrs Theron R Skeel and relatives express deep appreciation for kindness and help during recent bereavement. Special thanks to the Fraternal Tribunes and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for sympathy and assistance.

Theron R. Skeel Tribunes Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Freeport People Sting by Faker Continues on Page 6

Police pursue a case of obtaining money under false pretenses involving Andree, who faces a likely continuance without Peoria word. Local business leaders reportedly paid him in advance, and a penitentiary sentence could follow if guilt is established.

Sonne Peoria Andree

Soul Mate Had Wooden Limbs in Matrimonial Scam

Miss Lorena Acre of New York testified in Toronto court about her marriage scam with W S Gibson. She described Gibson becoming jealous after she corresponded with other men and attacking her with a wooden arm fitted with steel hooks, leaving her severely injured and seeking protection.

Toronto Ont Lorena Acre New York W.S. Gibson Gibson Acre

Freeport Business Men's Meeting Agenda March 3

The Freeport Business Men's Association will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday evening March 3. Reports from the Dixon convention will be presented, the parks committee will report, and other important matters will be discussed. After the member meeting, the directors will conduct a business session.

Freeport Business Men's Association Dixon Committee On Parks

Foley's Honey and Tar cures grippe coughs and pneumonia

Advert says Foley's Honey and Tar cures la grippe coughs and prevents pneumonia. Warns to refuse any but the genuine in the yellow package. Promotes H J Moogh and Wm. F Jungkunz as sellers.

Foley H. J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkunz Memphis Tenn Times Poley HI. J. Moogk Wim. I. Jungkuunz

No Use I Must Go to the Fools Convention Tonight

A brief note warns of attending a fools convention at Ger Mania Hall at 8 o'clock sharp with a 25 cent admission. The message ends abruptly.

John Germania Hall

Forester Meeting Marks One Candidate Admitted

Forester meeting held last evening was well attended with one candidate taken into the order. Preparations are under way to end the biennial state meeting to be held at Rockford next June.

Forester Rockford

Moonlight skating party at Rollaway rink invites public

Forty couples attended last night at the Rollaway rink. This evening the management hosts a moonlight skating party that promises enjoyment. The public is invited.

Rollaway

Market Report From Chicago and Orion Stock Yards

The closing board of trade quotations show May wheat at 9 3/4, May corn 61 1/2, May oats at 1 1/2, May pork 11.55, May lard 7.55, May ribs 6.67. Orion stock yards data: Cattle 7,000 steady. Beeves 390 to 6.00. Cows 1.80 to 4.90. Stockers feeders 2.75 to 4.90. Hogs 36,000 steady. Light 4.10 to 4.40. Mixed 14.15 to 4.45. Heavy 4.10 to 4.44. Rough 4.10 to 4.25. Bulk sales 4.35 to 4.40. Sheep 12,000 weak 3.50 to 5.50. An advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung trouble. Other lines advertise hats, prices, and dealers.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Board of Trades F. J. Miner & Co C. D. Anderson West Joly

Seven pupils take special central exam at county office

Seven pupils are taking the special central examination today at the county superintendent office. The test is held for those who could not attend last week.

Land transfer in Rock Run township parcels valued at 18000

Thomas J. Flynn conveys portions of sections 85 and 3 and parts of sections 2 and 3 in Rock Run township to John J. Riley for a total value of 18000. The deal specifies two parcels in Rock Run township.

Thomas J. Flynn John J. Riley Rock Run Township

Suburban Welcome Turns on Guard Dog Mood

A suburban scene unfolds with a visitor asking about the danger of the household watchdog. The resident treats the dog as a test of the guest, inviting the visitor in while casually noting the dog’s bite potential in a tense, humorous exchange.

Paris

Strange religious rite cited in prayer and history

An odd paraphrase of early Christian conversion traditions notes a ritual described as a dark period in earth’s history. The piece references a poetical inquiry and a Benedicite style petition, with a fragmentary, antiquated tone.

Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Publicity Letter

A Norristown woman credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with curing her female troubles after fearing surgery. The letter touts the remedy as a long standing standard that has helped thousands with displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities and related pains. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.

Tena V. Henry Norristown Lydia I. Pinkhans

Town Board Meeting Notices Auditing Dues

Town board holds a regular meeting Tuesday evening March 3 at 7 30 p m to audit bills. Citizens with town claims must present them at the town clerk office at once. Michael Steffen Town Clerk Rice Building 2nd floor.

Town Board Michael Steffen Rice Building

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