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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1909

Page

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Ballot for Senator as votes shift on thirteenth to seventeenth calls

The Associated Press reports in Springfield on January 26 that the thirteenth ballot produced Hopkins with 90 votes, Stringer 74, Foss 13, Shurtleff 13, Mason 4, McKinley 1, Lowden 1, Calhoun 1. The fourteenth ballot showed Hopkins 85, Foss 18, Stringer 71, Shurtleff 14, Mason 4, McKinley 2, Lowden 1, Calhoun 1, Free H Norris 2. Through the fifteenth to seventeenth roll calls the vote fluctuated little, and adjournment was taken after the seventeenth ballot, to resume tomorrow.

Associated Press Springfield Hopkins Foss Stringer Shurtleff Mason McKinley Lowden Calhoun Free H. Norris

A Flattering Offer To Dr. Peck For Pittsburg Assistancy

Dr W B Peck received a tempting offer to become assistant to a leading Pittsburg surgeon. He plans to refuse, preferring his good field in Freeport and vicinity. After study in Europe and a Vienna visit with Pittsburg friends, the proposal was extended but Freeport loyalty prevails.

W. B. Peck Pittsburg Freeport Europe Vienna

Stover Company Annual Meeting Reports Prosperous Year

The Stover Manufacturing company held its annual meeting on Monday with reports showing a very prosperous year. W A Hance was reelected president and other officers retained. A new superintendent candidate, previously with Deering Harvester, will join the Stover force. His father, B A Kennedy, is division manager at International Harvester.

W. A. Hance Stover Manufacturing Company O. J. Ziegler Deering Harvester Works International Harvester Company H&é

Prompt Pupils at Ephy ania School Month End

The list shows daily attendance for the month ending January 11 at Ephy ania school. Present were Bove Willie Horstmeier Karl Malkemus Carl Nauerth Ralph Meier John Niedermeier Clarence Wmelkemeier Girle Eethel Meier Viola Meier Sadie Niedermeier L F Malkemus and the teacher.

Ephyania School Bove Willie Horstmeier Karl Malkemus Carl Nauerth Ralph Meier John Niedermeier Clarence Wmelkemeier Girle—Eethel Meier Viola Meier Sadie Niedermeier L. F. Malkemus

Kindling Wood for Sale and Masquerade Event

Kindling wood for sale at 2.00 per load delivered order early supply limited call 781 old phone Henney Baggy Co trousers priced 86.00 and 85.00 at the E and W Clothing House Monster Masquerade at the Roll Away Rink Thursday evening January 28 skating until 11 p.m.

Henney Baggy Co Monster Rollaway Rink

Freeport Stover Manufacturing elects officers after director reelect

Directors reappointed include P. S. Stover J. H. Stearns J. F. Smith Jacob Weiss John M. Irwin Louis Hughes W A Hance After stockholders meeting the board organized with W A Hance as President and Treasurer P Stover as Vice President Louis Hughes as Secretary The firm founded by D C Stover has grown under Hance with a 6 percent dividend declared George E Kennedy named to new role.

Louis Hughes Stover Manufacturing Company Freeport D. C. Stover W. A. Hance Hance George E. Kennedy

Freeport bankers eyed for hosts of state Bankers' meeting

W F Woodruff of Rockford National and N F Thompson of Manufacturers National met Freeport bankers at lunch at the Brewster. They may invite the state Bankers' association group three to hold its annual meeting in Freeport. Group three includes Jo Daviess Stephenson Winnebago Carroll Ogle DeKalb Boone counties with about 120 banks. J D Waterman of Forest City National in Rockford is chairman and H H Antrim of Freeport State Bank is secretary. A date will be set later and Freeport’s hospitality is noted. Rockford has hosted the Illinois Daily Newspaper and Bankers associations, and Freeport hopes to land the convention.

W. F. Woodruff Rockford National Bank N. F. Thompson Manufacturers National Bank of Rockford Freeport Brewster Bankers’ Association of State of Hingis Jo Daviess Stephenson Winnebago Carroll, Ogle DeKalb Boone Association For J. D. Waterman Forest City National Bank H. H

Freeport Lawyer Charles H. Green Weds Gratia E. Waddell

Charles H. Green a prominent Freeport lawyer and Gratia E. Waddell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Waddell were married this afternoon at 3 at the bride’s parents 399 Walnut street. Rev H M Markley of the Second Presbyterian church performed the ceremony in a private family setting. The couple, lifelong Freeport residents, unite two well known families in a quiet ceremony attended only by immediate relatives. Green is a United States commissioner and son of the late Charles T. Green, a noted Freeport lawyer.

Charles H. Green Freeport Gratia E. Waddell John R. Waddell Walnut Street H. M. Markley Second Presbyterian Church Mr. Green United States Emma L. Green North Galena Avenue Charles T. Green

Child's all wooleneaters go at Soc at BEW Clothing

Child's all wooleneaters advertised for sale at the BE. W. Clothing house with prices and terms. Limited details readable from the small ad, indicating stock arrival and a clearance style promotion.

New Church Organized In Freeport By Rockford Ministers

East Freeport sees formation of the First Congregational Church with 41 members after two meetings. Dr. P. M. Snyder of Rockford presided as moderator. The Ecclesiastical Council praised Revs. B. M. Southgate and Jonas Brooks and Miss L. B. Pratt for aiding the effort. Donations urged to Illinois Home Missionary Society as hospitality from Freeport and Rockford groups received.

East Freeport Congregational Association of Churches Rockford P. M. Snyder Ecclesiastical Council Freeport Illinois First Congregational Church B. M. Southgate Jonas Brooks L. B. Pratt Home Missionary Society Miss Pratt Linois Home Missionary Society Freeport Ministers Association Thomas Barry Thompson J. A. Atwood

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