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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
5
The article notes Rockefeller public gifts at about 70 million and Carnegie's will above 170 million. It highlights Carnegie’s unusual focus away from libraries toward smaller colleges and international causes. Despite 1907’s crime waves disasters and financial turmoil, a $150 million gift for world betterment shines amid the gloom.
The 1858 Springfield speech contrasts Lincoln and Douglas, noting Douglas’s world renown and Lincoln’s modest prospects. The text reflects on how history proved Lincoln’s presidency within three years, while Douglas died, suggesting possible prophecy and prophetic foresight in the moment. It recalls Peter Akers’s Civil War era sermon and Lincoln’s possible moral awakening regarding slavery.
Individuals in the Rockford Forreston and Freeport area were noted in various social movements today. Names include H B Erb Harry Selles Walter Saenger P W Russell John Buss W J Young Thomas Shaffer A W Clayton J D Edgecomb Mr and Mrs Fred Bacon Mr and Mrs W J White William Davidson Mrs Hannah Baumgarten Miss Millie August Bergman W L Beals Rev Gardner W Thrall Herbert C Fisher F C Ehrechts. The events cover business calls visits and travel among Rockford Genoa Polo Freeport Chicago and Ele Roy with family and friend visits and church engagements.
Rk. M. James of Louellen, 8S. Co, claims Electric Bitters is a cure for malaria poison caused misery. The tonic purifies blood and aids stomach liver kidney issues. It quickly relieves chills bilious attacks and jaundice. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Judge O E Heard set fines for Andrew A Strauch and Oswald Strauch totaling 985 15 in the Fair Haven bridge conspiracy case. The court postponed payment until after the appellate court rules, and allowed the defendants temporary liberty pending appeal. Several indicted bridge men pled guilty with fines to be settled January 25.
Frank J Cheney senior partner of KF J Cheney Co. swears firm will pay one hundred dollars for each untreatable case of catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a blood and mucous surface remedy taken internally. Sample testimonials offered. product sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall’s Family Pills for constipation promoted.
Miss Louise Everts who played leading lady in The Man of the Hour here last fall is now with the Central company in Chicago and will not appear here next Tuesday evening. Her mother Mrs Everts is visiting at the Wise home 70 Carroll street.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says he reached a higher health level after using Dr Kings New Life Pills. They keep his stomach liver and bowels working well. If trials disappoint you a refund is offered at Joseph Emmerts drug store priced 25c.
For every 1.60 dollars spent on shoes this Saturday the store refunds 0.16 dollars. Promotion tied to a fixed purchase amount. Details point to Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer as the offering party.
F R Rick and Company invites suppliers to bring poultry for highest market price. The notice promises top rates and clear handling. Contact details are not provided in the fragment.
January clearing sale on all winter garments at Huss Kin Leys. Readable text notes a discount event with a focus on winter apparel and a clear sale period.
Stockholders of two National banks in the city will meet next week for director and officer elections and routine business. The Second National Bank recently appointed cashier David F. Graham, who purchased 165 shares, signaling confidence in the bank’s future. The bank, opened in 1864 with evolving capital, has a historical roster of presidents and cashiers, with Graham succeeding Horace S. Webster after his death.
C O Eldridge of Empire Georgia warns against other medicines when coughs colds or sore throats arise praising Dr King s New Discovery as best for coughs croup and lung troubles. He says it cures attacks quickly and offers 50c and 1.00 sales with a free trial bottle.
An ad for a shoe store promotes a 16 percent discount Saturday and 15 percent on Monday with progressively smaller offers. Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer advertise in 1908. Read the Journal.
Washington dispatch notes Congressman Lowden received pension awards for numerous veterans across Freeport and Stephenson County including Henry Bremer Jacob Beal Jesse Bollinger and many more. The piece also reports on BB F Shaw for Dixon postmaster and BR H W Woods for Rock Falls with Lowden backing. Mrs Parker continues as acting postmistress until Woods is confirmed.
Congress man Frank O Lowden has recommended Rh Shaw to succeed himself as Dixon postmaster. The move practically assures an appointment and Shaw’s friends anticipate his leadership of the Dixon post office for another four years.
Jan 10 report states City Marshal FT Woods is to be appointed to a post in Rock Falls with duties to oversee local administration and public safety. The brief notes this as a government appointment in the region, pending formal confirmation.
The Journal thanks A. J. McKilop master mechanic of Windis Central for guiding inspection of the new Union Pacific motor car in the roundhouse. It will be used on the Freeport to Madison schedule starting Monday under his supervision, a move closely watched by railroad men nationwide.
An insidious kidney illness endangers victims before they realize it. The ad urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Endorsed by H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz.
Elizabeth Sechrist 1849 06 13 York County Pa born. Married 1870 to Francis Sechrist of York later moved to Freeport. Survived by husband six children two? five sons and a daughter plus siblings. Funeral Monday 2:30 pm at family residence with Rev. Ray C. Harker officiating.
The funeral for Oliver Trunck was held this morning at 9 o'clock from the family residence 321 North Galena avenue and at 9:30 from St Joseph Catholic church with Rev Fr Kalvelage officiating. Interment followed at the German Catholic cemetery.
Following gentlemen and old friends acted as pallbearers Carl Wolf George Schmid Adam Marker Thomas Grant John Bute and George Franz Edward Blast had charge of the funeral arrangements.
The funeral for the late Mrs Blanchard will be held from the family residence on Galena street Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Rev W H Beynon of the First Baptist church will officiate with interment at the city cemetery. Six grandsons will serve as pallbearers: Harvey, Homer, Roscoe, Warren and Vernon Sheetz and Blanchard Beck.
Emil Haeni, a noted jeweler formerly of Freeport and now in Rockford, will open a Freeport shop around Feb 1. He has leased part of the Geo Fr Swarts drug store opposite the courthouse to offer a complete line and will specialize in high class watch clock and jewelry repair work. Friends of Mr and Mrs Haenl will be glad to welcome them back.
Milton A. Stites tax collector for Winslow filed a bond of 20806.52 and received his books. Cc F. Bennehoff collector for Rock Grove filed a bond of 14354.34 and was given his books. With one exception all bonds are filed and collectors are at work making collections.
Circuit court was adjourned this afternoon to Saturday January 25. The docket remains unchanged with motions and filings carrying over to the resumed session.
The Sisters of Holy Cross from St. Catherine's Normal Institute Baltimore Md report using Father John's Medicine during winter and spring and praise its superior merit as a body builder and general tonic.
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