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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1908
Page
2
Announcement of Louis H. Burregle and Rosuc J. Carnahan seeking the Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County. Primary voting dates are August 3 and August 8, 1908, with party support urging Republican voters to back their candidacies.
W. A. Stevens, circuit clerk of Stephenson county, announces candidacy subject to Republican primaries on August 1908. The statement appears as a formal notice of seeking the GOP nomination for the upcoming election.
A 1908 era notice lists candidates for the Republican nomination for state senator in the Twelfth District covering Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. William W. Krape of Freeport and other figures announce their candidacies subject to the August 8 primary, urging voter support in the district.
A series of announcments from candidates Stephen Rigney T H Hollister J J Shaffer William Efhrer Geo B Morris W W Gillespie and C G A Hammond seek Republican support for the August 8 1908 primary for representation in the Illinois General Assembly representing the 12th senatorial district which includes Carroll Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties.
The Journal will be mailed upon request to subscribers leaving the city during the summer months. Changes of address should include both old and new addresses, with notices sent to The Journal at 97 Chicago Street, or via telephone.
A series of brief notices records people traveling, visiting relatives, or transacting business in towns such as Clinton Freeport Shannon Argyle Wis Savanna and Chicago. Names include D L Trunck H H Lewis George Dippell W W Hendersong Mrs John Chickering Mrs Fred Daniela J E Johnson A P Kauffman Enid Garretson Veda Brundage Cecilia Brundage P A Wheeler C D Anderson Dr FE Place L Herrmann Harry Altenbern and W C Jencks with movements between Freeport Chicago Sterling Green Bay Altoona Harrisburg Pa Denver Colo and destinations like New York City and Argyle Wis.
In a tense Monday tilt, the Indians rally to beat the Canners in the tenth inning after a back and forth game. President Matt rules against Freesport in the Daly 8 match with Wausau, declaring the earlier contest null.
Freeport dropped the opener of the series to Oshkosh 1 to 0 after ten innings. Burwell struck out eleven Champs while four hits backed the hurler. Eddie Scott pitched well but the Champs never produced a timely hit as fans and calls for a stronger hitting lineup echoed in the stands.
In Wausau on July 128 Bartos held La Crosse hitless through seven innings, lifting the lumberjacks to an easy win while Jones exited in the fourth. A disputed Freeport-Wausau decision was deemed no contest by President Mall due to umpire Conley. Green Bay opened with a walkout after one out, and Mond du Lac shut out Rockford 6-0 in the fourth.
At a special meeting at the Davidson hotel in Milwaukee Rockford representatives including Col A A Fonda resolved conflicts in the Wisconsin league regarding the Fourth of July and Sunday following pools. A game at La Crosse after the holiday was ruled regular giving Rockford a slight edge over Green Bay. Receipts from the July 4 and 35 games show Rockford as the only city with specified figures.
The Wausau and Freeport dispute centers on a protest ruled invalid and a changed game outcome. Moll's leadership is criticized for attempting to remove a game from the records and affecting pennant chances, while officials review the case and await national commission action.
Freeport defeated Monroe 4 to 1 while Monroe bounced back to beat Brodhead 6 to 0. Figi pitched a gem allowing no hits, with only one Brodhead batter reaching second. Freeport remains a tough foe for Monroe, who plans another clash in a few weeks.
Huff, a national scout for Boston and Chicago clubs, watched Casper in Kewanee last Saturday and praised his work. Cincinnati's chief scout Heilbroner will visit Waterloo this week to study the Champs. Manager Boyle has fielded offers from Toledo, Atlanta, and Sioux City aiming to land Harry Gaspar, whose season’s performances have drawn manager interest nationwide.
Stephenson County Abstract Office lists transfers since last report. Emma Overstreet Administratrix Jul Abner J Overstreet acquires part of lot 2 block 2 Luena for 3800 dollars. Mary Vail to Margaret M Graham 26 block 2 Johnson and Bennetts addition Freeport for 1. Christine Krandt to M B Marvin part lot 1 subdiv lot 4 Winnesheik addition Freeport for 1600. Matthew K Marvin to Harvey B Zarman part lot FE subdiv lot 4 Winnesheik Freeport 750. Mattie Gharet to William Strohim part lot 84 Winslow 700. Jennie P Kryder to William Nampel lot 16 block E Pattisons subdivision Freeport 400. Mary E Pattison to A C Knorr lot 10 block A Pattisons subdivision Freeport 300. Abstracts of title furnished on short notice. Deeds mortgages and other legal instruments accurately drawn. O Taylor Frick Conveyancers.
The Daily Journal offers home delivery to any city section for 10 cents per week.
Stephen A. Hutchison, a Stephenson county pioneer living near Freeport, recalls the Lincoln Douglas debate and his youth in the region. Born October 15, 1828 in Union County Pennsylvania, he came to Stephenson in 1842 and later served as county treasurer from 1878 to 1882. He attended the fiftieth anniversary celebration as an honored guest, reflecting on his early political leanings and early life as a woolen mill worker, farmer, and community official.
Wallace W. Hutchison recalls aiding the team that carried Abraham Lincoln to the 1859 debate site aboard the Pennsylvania wagon. He describes the wagon, parade route, and crowd, noting Lincoln sat in a front chair and the area near Roosevelt’s boulder marker. The lively reminiscence also frames Hutchison as a trusted county official and old-school honesty.
Tain closing out a portion of a fine herd of Shetland ponies at reasonable prices. Includes carriage teams, ladies and children's single drivers and gentle riders. Recently sold over a dozen in Freeport and vicinity. Contact W I Rawleigh Ex Sheriff McCool or Mr Wieman for stock quality. Parties can return same day by train. Located Maryland one half mile Haldane two miles. Polo BR F D No 6 Ogt Co and Bell Phones. T-11d8t J. E. CorrMan
A Lena band tournament is announced for July 16 with details including a round trip ticket from D2C. The notice highlights event timing and travel option.
Local note references G Alfred Ruston, seeking information on obtaining a handkerchief linked to The Merry Widow. No further details, context or verification provided in source.
A committee plans a August 27 1908 celebration on the original debate ground with speakers United States Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver of Iowa on Abraham Lincoln Hon W T Davidson of Lewistown on Stephen A Douglas and Col Frank O Lowden speaking for Robert R Hitt. The program includes processions speeches songs and a large stand to seat 500 with badges for access and a possible Opera House venue if it rains. A public reception at the Freeport Club House will follow in the evening with an automobile ride around the city for guests.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve in the world. He says it cured a felon on his thumb and always heals all sores burns and wounds it is applied to. Available for 25 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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