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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
2
Louis H. Burrell announces he is not a candidate for State's Attorney in Stephenson County, urging Republican primary voters to back other candidates. Roscoe J. Carnahan states he is a Republican candidate for the same office and asks for support. Primary elections set for August 3 and August 8, 1908.
A. H Wieman announces candidacy for circuit clerk of Stephenson county subject to Republican primaries on Aug 8. W A Stevens also declares candidacy for circuit clerk of Stephenson county under Republican voters decision at the Aug 1908 primaries.
Republican nomination for state senator Twelfth district comprising Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties subject to primary voters August 8 1908 Freeport names William W Kraph and others McKenzie Tiffany announce candidacies for Republican nomination with August 8 1908 primary date in Freeport Illinois
A flurry of declarations from several Illinois Republicans announces candidacy for Representative in the General Assembly from the Twelfth Senatorial District. Signers include Stephen Rignbey Tama Hollister Shaffer Bahrdler Morris Gillespie Hammond and others urging GOP support at the August 8 1908 primaries across Carroll Jo Daviess Stephenson and surrounding counties.
The JOURNAL will mail upon request to subscribers leaving the city during summer. Changes of address must include old and new addresses. Notify THE JOURNAL at 897 Chi- with both addresses or a telephone contact.
A compilation of local social glimpses listing individuals visiting towns such as Bloomington Polo Belmont Mount Morris Dubuque and Crystal Lake. Included are departures to Lake Waubesa Woodstock and Dixon for family visits funerals and camp work with many names and destinations.
The reports describe two games with a reversal of a to 0 score. Darrah’s poor support in the first game frames the outcome while Secott wins the second game but requires admonition. The contrast highlights uneven performances and coaching impressions across both contests.
Freeport and La Crosse played a twin bill with the visitors winning 3 0 in the first game while La Crosse won the nightcap. Darrah pitched well with ten strikeouts but poor run support doomed Freeport as La Crosse took the finale 3 0. Scoring and fielding miscues plagued Freeport, especially in the first game with errors helping La Crosse secure兩 runs.
In a rugged game Pink Hawley pitched for La Crosse and finished for Freeport after Baillies was ejected. Treland opened the eighth with a safety, Fisk delivered a run scoring single, and Freeport gathered three earned runs. Hawley, once a top pitcher, showed control but reduced speed, with players at times showing him up. Postgame chatter hinted Hawley could beat most teams in the state outside Chicago if given a month with Freeport.
July 24 Rockford reports Jimmy Hotten retires as manager and captain of the Rockford Reds, released from his contract. He is credited for effort but lacked leadership, with speculation he may join Fond du Lac as first baseman. Also noted are player moves including Boyd Chambers’ recall and Otto Kempf’s spine injury sidelines.
A special meeting at E. A. Blast hall addressed player conduct with directors warning some to improve. Most players praised for gentlemanly behavior on and off the road. No individual censured. Manager Schoonhoven praised though one director said his leniency was misused by a few players.
Suits neatly pressed at Mal le s Galena and Van Buren streets. Patrons not receiving their paper regularly should notify this office to confer a favor.
A Wausau baseball brawl between Ferguson and Umpire Bush triggered arrests for both. Ferguson and Bush, fined $10 plus costs, clashed after a disputed call during a Green Bay game, prompting police action and a rain delay as crowds demanded both men be removed.
George J Bliss an Illinois pioneer in life insurance and railroads died yesterday of pneumonia at his Oak Park residence. Born in Springfield Massachusetts he was 70 and ordained a Methodist minister in 1840. He later joined the insurance business in Freeport and became a Northwestern railroad land site agent in Chicago. Survived by widow and three children.
Elk lodge in Lawton Oklahoma certifies United States Senator Gore with a unique initiation that dispenses with blindfolds. The senator is noted as blind.
C M Harden of Silver City NC says Electric Bitters do all that’s claimed. For stomach liver and kidney troubles it cannot be beat. He finds it excellent for weakness lame back and run down conditions. Also good for chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store. 60
Freeport will welcome a Lincoln Temperance Chautauqua assembly August 26 30 with Walter Swengel of Chicago arranging details. Notables include John Hector of Pennsylvania the Black Knight, Dr Geo H Wibbert of Boston, Mrs Florence D Richards of Ohio and John A Nicholls of Massachusetts. Entertainers include Frank S Regan O W Blain and The Sutfina Mezicks Meneleys and Nevin Quartet. Tickets cost one dollar for the full program and the event aims to raise moral tone and amusement quality locally.
Congressman Frank O Lowden has sold his former residence at 1912 Prairie avenue to Mrs Isabella F Blackstone founder of the Blackstone library and widow of Timothy B Blackstone for 69187 cash severing ties to Chicago His current home is in Oregon Miss brokers Eugene A Bournique Co The three story brown stone estate fronts 55 by 176 feet with a rear stable The property cost about 200000 when built and changed hands several times since then
The first annual meeting of the Country School Teachers association of Illinois closed with a lecture by Chancellor E Benjamin Andrews. Officers elected include President Miss Mabel Carney, Vice President Edgar C Pruitt, Secretary Miss Lucy Robertson, and Treasurer Willard Barclay. Executive committee members are Mabel Carney O J Kern Elizabeth Screiber and others.
Des Moines Des Moines town reports minstrel evangelist Billy Williams who vanished last Saturday morning during a dementia episode. He was found nearly exhausted in Moline Illinois yesterday.
Excelsior lodge of Masons will confer the Master Mason degree this evening. The meeting aims to advance members through the fraternal ritual in a formal lodge setting.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio backed by Walding Kinnan & Marvin, Toledo Wholesale Druggists, endorse the firm and assert Cheney's honesty. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and claims to act upon blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills also advertised for constipation.
Low Round-trip rates will be offered from points on The North Western Line for multiple events. Destinations include Columbus Ohio July 9 to 13 for the Prohibition National Convention Cleveland Ohio July 6 to 8 for B Y P U National Educational Association Cleveland Ohio June 26 to July 1 G A R Encampment Toledo Ohio August 27 to August 30 and Knights of Pythias Conclave Boston Mass July 31 to August 8. Full particulars from Chicago and North Western By.
Excerpted dispatch describes Governor Deneen visiting Winnebago County covering about 125 miles with eight autos and speeches at multiple towns in a strenuous day. He arrived early morning, addressed large audiences at Grand Opera House and other sites, focusing on state institutions and the primary law.
A fragment notes an 18 percent figure and a speech on general patriotism. Senator Hopkins, slated to speak, did not arrive for the event. The report hints at a present campaign context but provides limited details.
The Sunday school and church at Haelish held a large picnic at Globe Park yesterday with about 180 attendees. The day featured games, contests, and races led by the Fresh Air children who won the apple contest, and a ball game where the Sunday school boys beat the Fresh Air boys 13 to 2. Fresh Air boys provided vocal selections.
Joe and Clem Eberte Fritz Schadle and Léo Luecke campers at Farwell's bridge were visited by a number of young ladies and gentlemen last night. The group shared a lunch, the campers supplied jungle stew, and everyone enjoyed a lively evening.
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