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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1909

Page

2

Illinois Senate Race Could Drag Into Joint Session

Springfield Jan 18 The Illinois general assembly faces a tight race for the United States Senate seat now held by Hopkins. Separate house ballots Tuesday likely fail to produce a majority, pushing the decision to a joint session Wednesday with at least 103 votes required. Rumors circulate of a Republican caucus after the first ballot. leaders name Dunlap Hull and Shurtleff as key players amid talk of adding a judge to overburdened circuits and redrawing judicial districts.

ePringfield Suse Illinois United States Senate Albert J. Hop‘kine House General Assembly Moon Wlllego Joint Assembly Hopkins Dunlap of Savoy Morton D. Hull Friend Republican Caucus Senator Hopkins Shurtleff Deneen William B. McKinley William Lortimer Richard Yates State House Spee Circuit Courts Circuit Court Coun Lawrence and Crawford Penené Thomas Tippit Democratic_minorisite Potter Alexander Pulaski Union Williamson Franklin Massac Pope Johnson Saline Hardin Gallatin Hamilton White and Edwards Jackson Perry Washington Randolph Monroe St. Clair Madison Bond Wabash Lawrence Irchland Jasper Clay Wayne Jefferson Shelby Christian Montgomery Fayette Effingham Marion Clinton Johnson and White Edwards Counties Richland Jasper Clay Jackson County Bon Secretary of State Russell Russel Milliard F. Donlap John Cherry, Sr John Cherry, Jr Joseph J. Sheppard John S. Sheppard George Merrill John Flynn William O. Rexroate William H. Mosley Thomas B. O’rear John R. Robertson William Nunes Joseph F. Ketner Morgan County Bernard A. Eckhart Chicago John L. Hamilton George H. Hamilton Iroquois County Henry Oakes Scott County James A. Rose Harrington Clanahan James McCullough John W. Bunn FE. H. Helmle James R. B. van Cleave Alfred Booth Springfield J. S. McCullough Thomas A. Burt John McCullough Urbana McCullough Corbus P. Gardner Lorenge Leland Charles E. Hook la Salle County William H. Stead

Left on her doorstep for this mother

Mrs A G Tyson of Livermore California writes she found a small book on a new method of extracting the medicinal elements of cod liver oil removing the bitter parts. Her five year old daughter suffered loss of appetite nervousness and fatigue but Vinci helped her gain strength and endurance quickly.

A. G. Tyson Livermore Cal Vinci

Christian Science Critique and Defense by a Baptist Pastor

A Baptist pastor defends Christian Science against evangelical attacks on philosophy and medicine. He argues critics mix mercenary charges with theology, notes the movement’s growth from 26 members to hundreds of thousands, and praises the mind’s healing power while urging sane use of medical science. He cites quotes, compares faith and finance, and urges reliance on God over man.

Critica Byron Berkeley Christian Science House of God Plimpton Crandall Mark Twain God Christ Jesus the Christ

Saved From An Operation To Avoid Surgery

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised in Kentucky and Georgia ads for curing female troubles without surgery. Testimonials claim relief from irregularities and nervous conditions, with Louisville and Adrian readers asserting benefits and avoidance of operations. The notices emphasize decades of success and broad trust in the remedy.

Louisville Lydia E. Pinkham Laine Inka

Unity and faith across Christian denominations and Christian Science

The article discusses Christian Science as a social movement with a place in modern life and argues for unity among Christian groups. It champions faith over theology, notes differences among Evangelical bodies, and asserts that trust in God and mankind heals more than doctrinal disputes. It urges harmony, mutual trust, and shared watchwords of faith and kindness.

Ike Christ Lord Jesus the Christ Kingdom of Heaven

Pile Remedy Promises Immediate Relief

A personal testimonial claims Man Zan Pile Remedy provides immediate relief for all forms of piles. The ad guarantees 50 cents and is advertised by H J Moogk and C P Guener.

H. J. Moogk C. P. Guener

The Monte Carlo Girls at the Grand Opera House

At the Grand tonight The Monte Carlo Girls present two new burlettas The Kidnappers and The Maiden's Dream Lew Golden leads the cast with a strong supporting group including Mary Martin Eva Sullivan May Burns Jack H Suter Myrtle Clark and more The show promises lively song and bright stage effects ending with a moonlit tableau on stage

Monte Carlo Grand Opera House Lew Golden Golden and Collings Mary Martin Eva Sullivan May Burns Jack H. Suter Man With Myrtle Clark Murphy and Smith Sarah Herbert

The Revelation at Grand Opera House Wednesday

The Revelation will be shown at the Grand Opera house on Wednesday January 20 as the season s greatest drama. Led by Margaret Ralph formerly with Maude Adams the company is carefully chosen for strong performances under the direction of Martin and Emery noted American producers.

Grand Opera House Margaret Ralph Maude Adams Messrs. Martin and Emery

Texas Pals at the Grand on Thursday in January

The review describes the Grand January performance of Texas Pals with a rugged Lone Star scenery. The first act opens at dawn as the ranch wakes to life and early light spreads across miles of country. The production carries its own electric lighting to enhance the sunrise and final act effects.

Texas Big Ranch

Upcoming Local Events A Busy January and February

A series of community events include a Jan 18 dance and card party at St Mary’s hall, a Jan 9 sixth annual Retail Clerks union dance at Germania hall, and a Jan 2? Harold Henry pianist performance at the Y M C A by Euterpean society. Also listed are a commandery hall gathering at Masonic temple and a Bernarr Macfadden physical culture lecture at the Y M C A. A Feb 10 policemen sixth annual ball at Masonic temple is planned.

St. Mary's Hall Germania Hall Harold Henry Euterpean Society Commandery Hall Masonic Temple Bernarr Macfadden Y. M

Grand Opera House Weekly Showbill

Listing of performances at Grand Opera House includes Monte Carlo Girls The Revelation Texas Pals Man From Home The Power of Truth Mrs Temple's Telegram The Hinshaw Opera Co The Fighting Parson with matinee and night shows across January dates.

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Mapkind Qhorrow Legislative Committee Democratic State Central Committee Tippit Arthur W. Charles Carmi William Centrall Alexander County Ernest Hoover Christian County Eugene Sullivan Thomas Scully Cook Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Pennsylvania W. F. Bergman Court House Ennenga Galena
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