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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
2
Louis H. Burreld announces candidacy for Republican nomination for Stephenson County State's Attorney subject to Aug 8 1908 primaries Roscoe J. Oarna han adds support for Republican voters in the county race.
A collection of candidate notices from Illinois Republicans announcing bids for representative and senator positions in the 12th district. Names include Stephen Rigney, T. H. Hollister, J. J. Shaffer, William Ehrler, Geo. Br. Morris, W. W. Gillespie, and others. Primaries set for August 8, 1908.
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 and may be made as frequently as desired. Requests should be sent to The Journal at 97 Chicago Street.
A day in Freeport and nearby towns features judges, visitors, and callers. Judge Heard spent the day at Dixon while Mrs H H Antrim and son visited in Polo. Numerous locals including C H Luce in Woosure, C L Horn of Mackinaw NL, L M Savage of Rutland, and George W Stadler from Madison were seen in Freeport. Miss Anna Meinert of Clarno called on friends. H C Meeker of Cedar Rapids visits Freeport. Mrs C W Harden left for Polo. Mrs F C Wolf of Dodgeville was a Freeport caller. Mrs George F Schmelzle returned from Milwaukee. Daisey Dinges and Gladys McAfee toured Baileyville. E R Moore left for Wapella for two weeks. Mrs F A Schulz Jr goes to Sterling for a week. Mrs Albert Ohlson of Davenport Town visits George Ives. Mrs Fred Plasch and daughter Margaret of Clarno were guests in Freeport. Miss Grace Lyons, now in Mis, Binkee guest of Miss Hazel, and Amanda Bookholder returning to Forreston. Rev F M Davis leaves for Oregon for quarterly conference over the weekend. Mire. Frank Richards and daughters are noted. Mrs Jobo Billerbeck mentioned.
Charles F. Staver eldest son of James H. Staver died at Rio Vista California on July 20 after a typhoid fever followed by pneumonia. He will be interred in Oakland cemetery beside a son. He was born August 30 1868 in Freeport and worked in freight offices lumber and mining ventures before moving to California. Survived by his wife Marie B. Staver and son William Marion Staver along with his father siblings and several relatives.
Galena Illinois prepares for a week long homecoming starting August 17 with attendees from most states. Three bands, the Great Cosmopolitan shows, four free street acts daily, a balloon ascension, 600 16 candle power lights, and fast baseball games with Platteville Lancaster Mt Carroll. Chicago Cubs to appear Friday August 21.
The Baraboo News reports a block of cement sidewalk in front of Charles Ringling’s Ash Street residence exploded during a heat wave. Alya Page witnessed the blast and debris, misbelieving a gasoline tank had ruptured. Authorities suggest heat caused the bulge and subsequent breakage.
Dan Patch the world’s fastest pacing horse spent a brief stop in Freeport this morning en route from Minneapolis to Springfield. The International Stock Food company owns or controls the horse and uses a specially equipped car as advertising. Dan Patch has a pacing record of 1:55 at St Paul on Sept 8, 1908 and once ran a mile in 1:88 at Memphis in 1905 with two runners.
The mayor and city council visited Fifth avenue and Tutty street to review paving problems. They found the work unfinished and not accepted by the contractor or city. Causes include a house construction with a mortar bed in the street, washed sand and gravel, and a clogged catch basin. When finished, the paving should satisfy all parties.
A traveler from Madison arrived in Freeport this morning with a Tip filled with bottled beer, promised to treat friends there in the dry town. He warned trainmen and passengers of the good time ahead, then learned Freeport was not actually dry.
Five tourists in a car visited the Majestic theatre this afternoon to see moving pictures. On leaving, one likened the experience to a quick lunch, noting that the 5c theatres relieve financial distress and benefit both the poor and businessmen by offering a brief, affordable respite.
Judge Heard ruled the defendant's pleadings constitute a proper answer to the petition not a demurrer. By counsel agreement the case was moved to the September term and the next step is a reply by Mr. Furst to the defendant's answer.
Mrs J Widener sends a large bouquet to the Journal office for sweet peas. Royal Neighbors invite the public to a card party tomorrow at KX. J Manley Clark returns from a ranch near Storm Lake Iowa. The Sterling city council adopts an annual appropriation ordinance of 89620, up 3600 from last year. Ladies Aid serves an ice cream supper Wednesday at English Lutheran church lawn. No prayer meeting at First Presbyterian tomorrow. members join Second church for a lecture on Mormonism with stereopticon views. Fraternal Tribunes Tribunal No 99 holds annual basket picnic at Highland Park Tuesday. First English Lutheran Sunday school picnic at Globe Park Thursday. buses depart 9 am and 7:80 pm. Tickets admit free to the park. activities include games and boating.
William Barge, 76, prominent Dixon, Illinois lawyer and Lee county bar figure, died Tuesday night in Dixon after injuries from a street accident. He served as Wilcoxon will case counsel and helped judge, with Crain noting his deep legal knowledge. Funeral services set for Thursday at Dixon at 4 pm with Crain and local bar members expected.
The postal department has issued an order forbidding advertisements on stamped envelopes supplied by the government. It follows a June act restricting lithographs and printing, allowing only return-request text. Names indicating business or vocation will be restricted unless certified under corporate charter or partnership. The ruling is being strictly enforced.
The Bloomington Pantagraph reports the State Board of Health issued a bulletin correcting urban population figures for Illinois cities. It explains the method used between censuses, notes exceptions for rapid changes, and provides revised 1900 to 1907 estimates and 1900s census-based figures for many cities including Chicago, Springfield, Peoria, Rock Island, and Joliet.
Rockford July 22 coroner jury verdict links Peter Eric Redin death to a mixture of wood alcohol with vinegar or cider. He died Saturday night without medical aid after likely consuming the substance at home or from his employer's music store polishing mix.
Freeport Elks, about fifty strong, travel Friday by interurban car to Beloit for the annual Elks clambake. The visit features a Beloit and Freeport baseball showdown and various diversions.
Louis Bloomquist, a leading Rockford tailor for more than twenty years, died Monday afternoon at 8 at St. Anthony hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Sweden 59 years ago.
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo. Undersigned endorse F J Cheney for honest business and ability to fulfill obligations. Walding Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale druggists Toledo. Cure taken internally, with price per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials available, Hell's Family Pills for constipation.
The Daily Journal announces a citywide delivery service priced at 10 cents per week, offering convenient access to readings across all city districts.
Local game ends in a 4 to 4 draw as Canners score three runs in the Kirst inning after a bad throw by Bues. The match features no decisive features and the pundits note a cautious, defense heavy contest with no clear standout moment.
Yesterday Freeport defeated La Crosse 4 to 1 as the opening game of the series. The contest featured a first inning fluke that allowed three runs, aided by misplays and a wild throw. Ireland led off with a single, Ives drew a walk, Disch reached on an error, and a misthrow after a tag produced the decisive scoring. Freeport pitching by Little Jones held La Crosse to four hits.
In other towns of the league six fairs root and foot hard. They root more when their home team is behind than ahead. Freeport will host six scheduled games, three with La Crosse and three with Rockford. A strong effort aims to win at least five of six.
Rockford shutout Madison 2 0 as Shaw allowed two hits and struck out thirteen while Chambers held the senators. In Wausau a 6 1 win featured three hits including a three base shot, and in Oshkosh Fond du Lac were blanked 5 0 as Pinkney limited the hitters.
Rockford Republic notes the Wisconsin Illinois league, on a two week road swing, went 27 wins 30 losses southern division while northern teams went 30 and 27 on their home grounds. Rockford Madison strong on trip. Fond du Lac weakest. Green Bay Oshkosh steady. Freeport and La Crosse struggled. Rockford and Freeport stats highlighted.
A compliment to Oshkosh manager Charles A. Nichols. Madison announces Nichols day on Wednesday August 12, arranging a half holiday in the state capital. Nichols born in Madison lived there until age twelve. a sister remains. First homecoming as a national league figure, he returns to Madison in professional baseball.
Rockford man John T. Buckbee, well known in Freeport, is defendant in a separate maintenance suit filed by his wife. The couple married in Lansing, Michigan, on November 2, 1897, and lived apart since May 6 of this year. They have two children.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill, NC, extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve in the world. He says it cured a felon on his thumb and always heals every sore burn or wound. Available for 25 cents at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
Beginning Saturday afternoon June 27 regular transportation will be furnished from White school house to Oakland cemetery Wednesdays and Saturdays afternoons each week until further notice. Round trip tickets from White school house cost 15 cents and may be obtained from the driver. Oakland Cemetery arrears of 6.
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