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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
2
Louis H. Burrell announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state s attorney of Stephenson County in the August primary. He asks Republican support in the upcoming vote. Roscoe J. Carnahan is noted in the announcement.
A. H. Wieman announces candidacy for circuit clerk of Stephenson County subject to Republican primaries on August 8. W. A. Stevens notes the same candidacy and primary date.
The notice lists candidates for the Republican nomination for state senator in the Twelfth district covering Stephenson JoDaviess and Carroll counties. Voters will decide at the August 8 primary with names William W. Krape J G McKenzie and Reuben R. Tiffany among those seeking the ticket.
A collage of candidate notices from Illinois Republicans announcing bids for the 12th Senatorial district and urging GOP support at the August 8 primaries. Names include Stephen Rigney H Hollister J J Shaffer William Ehrler Geo R Morris W W Gillespie A Hammond and others from Carroll Jo Daviess Stephenson counties with varying towns.
The Journal publicizes that subscribers leaving the city during summer may request mailing, with changes of address made as often as needed and each notice to include old and new addresses. Sends notices to The Journal at 97 Chicago Street via mail or telephone.
Local mentions document Mrs H Vosburg visiting Baileyville and multiple social calls and visits across Illinois and Iowa. People include J W McCauley of Dixon in Freeport, W C Rouland of Polo in Freeport, and Mrs A Collman visiting Lincoln Nebraska. Several journeys to Normal Ill Marshalltown Long Point Lake Geneva Fort Dodge Kansas City Northwood etc. plus relatives in Monroe Easton Blanchardville Marysville and Marysville Ohio.
William P. Emmert, a Freeport resident for fifty four years, turned seventy five and begins his seventy sixth year as a robust, active figure in the city’s early commercial life. He helped develop mower and reaper industry with Manny Pattison, traveled widely, and later pursued varied ventures from hardware to wind mills. Emmert recalls the Lincoln Douglas debate in Freeport and plans to attend the anniversary, having shaken hands with both Lincoln and Douglas. He was born in Lebanon Pennsylvania July 7 1825 and came to Freeport in 1844. He survived a family of ten with several children and siblings remaining in Illinois and Pennsylvania.
The umbrella removed from the front of Henruey’s shop Friday may be brought back to this office to prevent trouble.
In Third Ward, youths who play ball in the park risk arrest under a park ordinance banning trespassing. Residents report daily police calls to restrain the boys, and offenders may be prosecuted for damage or disorder.
The Mothers' club plans a picnic on Thursday at Highland Park. Members with children meet at Settlement Home at 10 o'clock bringing luncheon for themselves and a anncer spoon and one lemon. Mr Goddard provides free transportation for attendees. A good time is promised.
C S Barrett and R C Smedley, returning from Lake Geneva YMCA summer school, met several possible candidates and nearly selected a young man for the local YMCA physical director post. Approval by the board remains required, and the name will be announced later.
W M Sanford arrived from Trenton Nebraska but was delayed by a flood that swept that area. His train halted for hours at Crete and, after a 200 mile detour, reached Omaha. Mrs Sanford and the children will stay in Trenton for the rest of the summer.
Mrs Ora L Johnson left for Chicago to visit her brother Clyde Williford who had surgery for appendicitis at Mercy hospital. Clyde recently joined the regular army and was en route to Jefferson Barracks when he fell ill in Chicago.
The new Freeport city directory will be ready for delivery between August 1 and 10. It lists 19,600 residents and notes changes since the last edition amount to nearly 75 percent of the names listed.
Robert Zipf son of Mr and Mrs R Zipf spends summer with friends on the north shore of Lake Ontario and reportedly caught a 40 pound white fish while seining with companions.
Property at 214 Shawnee Street in Kankakee previously owned by J. W. McCaffrey and occupied by H. J. Leonard has been bought by Adam Nix of Seward. Nix plans to occupy the dwelling at an early date.
Assistant Superintendent of Machinery Bell, newly promoted three months ago, inspected Freeport shops and the Illinois Central round house in his first official visit to the city. He toured the facilities and met local staff.
The regular monthly meeting of Illingia Central agents will be held in Amboy. Agent Rear don and Chief Clerk Glaw from this city will attend, along with alaw Division Agent McAfee and Division Claim Clerk Dawson.
Miss Nellie Killoran has resigned her position as operator at the Stephenson County Telephone company office.
At 11:30 last night the fire department was called to the Keene canning factory, but the alarm proved to be a false one.
Chicago social and political figure Colonel A M Jones, famous as a former Illinois Republican boss, marries Blanche Smart, an 80 year old nurse who cared for him during a near fatal illness at a Waukesha sanitarium. The wedding follows a years long power driven career with ties to Black Jack Logan and Wisconsin stalwarts.
Freeport Business Men's Association printed five thousand free postcards for Homecoming week August 26 27 and 28 inviting residents and former Freeporters to visit. Cards feature Lincoln and Douglas and a memorial boulder, with two sides: a decorative address side and a writable invitation back. Cards available at association offices newsrooms hotels Y M C A county offices banks and stores, with distribution likely later in the week.
A letter invites friends to Freeport for Home Coming Week from August 20 to 28 including the Lincoln-Douglas Debate 60th Anniversary on August 27 and related events with Cedar Ville reunion on August 26. Attendees urged to visit, stay over Sunday, spread the word, and contact the Business Men's Association for details.
The back of the postcard outlines a coming week program with events planned for August 26 in Cedarville and Freeport. Morning and afternoon feature the Stephenson County Old Settlers' Reunion at Clingman’s Grove in Cedarville, followed by an 8 PM celebration in Freeport with a band concert and other activities.
August 27 marks a city history moment with a morning hand concert and historic exhibit inspection. Athletic events kick off uptown, then a 2 pm debate at the memorial boulder near Douglas avenue and Mechanic street. Evenings feature a band concert, illumination, fireworks with Lincoln and Douglas portraits, and acrobatic acts. August 28 offers Freeport fun with fire department demonstrations, volleyball, baseball, basketball, and an acrobatics show. Home Coming led by the Freeport Business Men's association and Lincoln-Douglas event chaired by General S D Atkins.
The Baptist Young People's Union of America holds its International convention in Cleveland with about 10 000 delegates plus equivalent accompanying guests from all states Canada and Mexico. The event runs through the week featuring prominent speakers reports and routine business with elaborate accommodations and planned church pulpit appearances by eminent divines next Sunday.
Atlanta on July 8 reports that Georgia Populists plan a state convention to notify Thomas E. Watson of his nomination for president on the Populist ticket. No state ticket will be issued this year. agenda includes a Watson address on state issues, naming of Georgia electors, and electing a new state executive committee.
From Ridott Our Own Correspondent July 6 reports Henry Snively is very ill. Families and friends visited and traveled between Ridott and nearby towns. People from Rockford Freeport Marengo Berlin Dakota and Harlem joined relatives at homes in Ridott for picnics and holidays. Reports also note Mrs Chris Sniveley ill in St Francis hospital.
From Our Own Correspondent Everts July 6 Farmers prefer dry spell to rain as haymaking continues. Mr and Mrs William Schleich visited Fr eeport with Mr and Mrs Fred Kaiser. Grandma Brookman rode to Freeport last week. Miss Mabel Weiss of Rockford returned home after the Fourth with cousin Miss Ella Dilly. Mrs Hill and daughter from Leaf River spent several days with sister Mrs J J Molter.
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Statement by Walding Kinnan Manville and others endorses F. J. Cheney & Co. as honorable and able to meet obligations. Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to act internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Price per bottle 75 cents. Testimonials offered. Ball's Pills advertised for constipation.
Grand Army of the Republic supporters led by Fred C Held push for Freeport to host the division encampment next May. A letter from Lincoln lawyer A D Cadwallader pledges support, joining Illinois department commander Joseph Rosenbaum and assistant adjutant general C A Partridge in backing the bid. Local businessmen and the Freeport Business Men's Association plan to mobilize public backing as other towns also compete.
Young people at Oak Street evangelical church held a pleasant lawn social on Presiding Elder Schwab's lawn last evening. A good sum was realized, with proceeds designated to purchase a church piano.
The Young People's society of the Second Presbyterian church held a social and business meeting last night at the home of Mr and Mrs J B Curviner about a mile and a half northeast of the city, bringing two hay racks full of attendees and activity.
Miss Kathrine Mitchell and Mrs. Mary Neff plan a small bridge gathering at the Mitchell residence this afternoon, inviting a few friends to play.
Advert says Father William's Indian Herb Tab Jets relieve dyspepsia indigestion sour stomach and sick headache and claim a permanent cure. They claim to act on the liver and digestive organs, cleansing the stomach regulating bowels and aiding digestion. Sold by C P Guenther & Co at the Galena corner.
Doctors diagnose Miss Bertha Thiel as dangerously ill at St. Francia hospital with an abscess from an old inner ear disease. Surgery by Dean Lewis of Presbyterian Hospital Chicago is planned tonight at 6:35. Dr Bassoe diagnosed the case. recovery could be permanent or temporary depending on tubercular growth. Attending physicians call it a rare case, explaining brain and nerve pressure causing right side paralysis.
Martin Reardon of this city has been promoted to salesman for Armour Packing Co a special line of canned meats His territory extends west to the Missouri river The advancement is seen as a significant step in the companys sales ranks
A long list of residents and visitors stopped in Freeport and surrounding towns. E A Hoeffer and F I Ernest conducted business in Kenosha and Peoria, while C F Trittle from Rockford enjoyed a Freeport day. Naomi Taylor visited Clinton friends, and A L Palmer of Durand was a Freeport caller. others include Lloyd Wagner from Dubuque, M Driscoll in Baileyville, Otto Patting of Rockford, G A Weaver visiting Chicago, A C Schadel from Warren, W McGuire of Sterling, Anna M Leckley from Dubuque, Frances Sullivan in Dubuque, C Holloway of Orangeville, Edith Bently from Monticello, Read sisters heading to Easton, PA, A S Babb in Shan non, Walter Pfender and Matilda Pfender to Mackinaw, H A Rotzler and daughter Pauline from Evansville, W A Wilkin of Atlantic Iowa, A A Lilly to Avon NL, J Manty Clark at a ranch near Storm Lake, Henry Dugan of Chapin & Gore in Freeport, Clarinda Parks and Frances Hill to Chicago, with Parks then to Valparaiso Indiana.
Central Illinois experts report broom corn acreage down by about 60 percent from last year. High labor costs and prices below production costs discouraged growers who switched to ear corn. The crop is labor intensive and requires rapid harvest and costly handling facilities, possibly shifting supply to Oklahoma and Kansas this season.
The condition of little Lermond Dollmeyer son of Mr and Mrs George Dollmeyer who has been ill with pneumonia shows marked improvement in fact he is now considered out of danger.
Mrs. B R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa praises Dr King’s New Discovery for throat and lung trouble long treated elsewhere, claiming lasting relief with continued use. The cough and cold remedy is sold at Jos Emmert’s drug store priced 50c and 1.00, with a trial bottle free.
Mr. Lennox has resigned from his position as meat cutter in my market. I will gloss up the meat department on Tuesday, July 7. Todly H. A. HUENKEMEIER.
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