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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
8
The Civic League of Freeport runs a bold advertisement in this issue urging readers to note concerns about Chief of Police Henry Ilk and the police department. The ad emphasizes accountability and public oversight in local law enforcement.
A few weeks before Grieg died the composer Carreno played his concerto in London with stunning skill. An old man shouted praise and declared no one played it better. Carreno graciously acknowledged the compliment as the audience roared. The same praise recurred, and the veteran then claimed authorship of the concerto, surprising all.
An insidious kidney problem is described as a dangerous disease and a warning to seek Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble. The ad asserts it corrects irregularities and prevents Bright's disease and diabetes, citing H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz.
Rockford debates inclusion in the Wisconsin-Illinois league amid injunctions and franchise disputes. Eau Claire opposes expulsion, while LaCrosse and Wausau back legal battles to retain or replace clubs. May 7 opens the season with 126 games slated as the fight over Eau Claire continues.
The advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy that stops coughing and strengthens lungs to prevent pneumonia. It claims the genuine product contains no harmful drugs and warns against substitutes, naming Hl. J. Aloogk and Wm. F. Jungekiunz.
Partial OCR shows names and places including Weil license holders and Pearl City addresses. Mentions Sanauel Alicu James Mattie Steffens and Byington Loran with LaFarge Wisconsin references. Details are fragmented but indicate a grouped notice or listing.
The Journal reports a postal card from Dr KR BR Blayes who is wintering at Pasadelle Cahir. He states he has enjoyed ideal summer weather since arriving in California.
William Vedder of Schenectady recalls a severe pneumonia attack last fall that left him with a persistent cough. After exhausting remedies with no relief, a shopmate advised Father John’s Medicine, which he used for twelve bottles and rapidly recovered strength, noting the cough ceased and sleep returned.
Special Master Oscar Ro Gipf oversees depositions today in chancery. Kent Lena and Loran Were are witnesses. Proceedings focus on the character of several interested persons as the case moves toward trial. The complainant seeks to overturn the late Mr Niemeier's will.
A scanned excerpt from the Freepost Daily Times dated November 18 1875 recalls local events and remarks in Freeport. Items include a late I C R R passenger train, Temperance club formation, barber shop praise, a Steam Hose Co ball, family quarrels over bed warmings, dancing school, a financial note on Winneshiek insurance policyholders, sidewalk hazards, Turner hall performances featuring Mr Lohr, and praise for German community entertainment funded by Mr Lohr’s gymnasium.
The Young People's Aid of the First English Lutheran Church met last evening in the church parlors with about eighteen attending. A short business session preceded the social hour, several new members were admitted, and a taffy pull followed. The group will meet on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, not Tuesdays, with the next meeting on February 10.
A scheduled Owl meeting will be held this evening. The bylaws committee has finished its work and will submit the report. All members are urged to attend.
Sidney H Webster is chosen treasurer of the Union Loan and Building association to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Horace Webster. The swift appointment ensures continued management of funds and duties within the organization.
Freeport baseball manager Schoonhoven returned to his home in Chana this morning after attending the league meeting in Milwaukee on Sunday.
Freeport Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold four school of instruction sessions on February 10 and 11. The events aim to educate members on chapter duties and rituals. Members are urged to attend at designated lodges and meet local officers.
Rev. F. W. Emerson pastor of the Christian church has returned from Chicago. He addressed members of the Chicago Christian Ministers' union yesterday and cited the work done in Freeport by the National Christian Hospital and Nurses Training School.
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. HM. J. Mook, Win. I. Jungkunz.
Legal notice about possession given on February 2. Inquire Mrs. Pelek at 74 Clark Ave for details.
A calendar of upcoming events includes lectures on Early Christianity by Prof. H J Willett on January 9 and March 4 20 and 23 27 Stephenson County Teacher's Institute March 4 and various social activities by Germania St Aloysius and other groups through February and March at locations such as Lex aeton hall Odd Fellows hall Masonic Temple St Pius hall and Mt Vincent's Orphanage.
January 90 through March listings for stage and moving pictures include The Girl From the Golden West on January date and Preston Downey Moving Pictures on March 2. Other entries mention The Lilly and The Prince The Lion and The Mouse W Human Hearts Mrs Fiske Co Al Field's Minstrels Uncle Josh Perkins and The Red Mist with various February and March dates.
In last evening’s Mission pool event H Fisher defeated O Ohlendorf after giving him ten balls. Standings list William Flick leading with 51.83 percent, A Anderson 25 1 1883, H Fisher 2 6 8 626, John Place 5 4 72, M Frazier 58 8 500, J Cramer 8 4 428, O Ohlendorf 24 383, W Cummisford 2 4 38, Fred Young 3 6 BBR, Jake Krebl 26 286. The Daily Journal is delivered citywide for 10c a week.
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