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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives the International Typographical Union labor label in recognition of employing Union labor in its mechanical departments. The badge notes union involvement and the paper’s commitment to labor standards.
Louis H. Burrell announces candidacy for Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County, subject to August 3, 1908 primaries, urging Republican support. Roscoe J. Carnahan also seeks Republican nomination and notes primaries on Saturday and August 8.
A trio of readers from Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties announce Republican bids for state senator in the 12th district. William W. Krupe McKenzie and Reuben Tiffany submit declarations, all subject to the August primary vote.
Multiple 1908 notices announce candidacy for representative in the Illinois General Assembly for the 12th Senatorial District. Names include Stephen Rigney Freeport Hollister Shaffer Ehrler Morris Gillespie Hammond and others asking Republican support at the August 8 primaries, listing counties Carroll Jo Daviess Stephenson and districts in Illinois.
THE JOURNAL will mail upon request to subscribers leaving the city in summer. Changes of address must include old and new addresses. Send notices to THE JOURNAL at 07 Chicago Street.
Local items report visiting and traveling individuals: H A Healy of Aurora in the city yesterday. Joe Gund leaves for Paducah Ky. A C Ebel of Orangeville transacts here. J A Templeton of Dakota in town. Fred Winters at the Ringling circus in Monroe. Miss Emma White of Blanchardville visiting Freeport relatives. Mrs R F Wilkins visiting Forreston. Mrs F W Wolf returning to Dixon from Freeport. Miss Mary Sullivan visiting Osage Kansas. Eva Tice returned to Polo after Freeport visit. Mrs G M Davis and daughter Minnie of McConnell spend day in Freeport. Miss Mary Maher returning to Chicago from visit. Misses Kathleen Bunker and Flossie Fritz of Winslow guests here. Mrs E A Young returning to Chicago after Cedarville visit. Mrs C H Wilson to Chicago after Cedarville visit. Mr and Mrs A N Kronnchild return to Sterling after Freeport relatives visit. Mr and Mrs J B Munn travel to Beloit for Mona Munn funeral. Mr and Mrs William Shauer return from Illinois trip via Osai. noted mentions of district residents and social visits.
Hon. Albert J. Hopkins of Aurora Illinois spoke to a large Freeport audience at the court house yard praising the Republican record under Roosevelt and Taft. He defended tariff protection, warned against Bryan and Democracy citing labor and farm gains, and urged continued Republican leadership in the upcoming August 8 primary.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo backed by Walding Kinnan Marvin endorse Cheney after 15 years of business, asserting integrity and ability to meet obligations. Cure taken internally. price 76 cents per bottle. testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills also promoted.
The July 29 ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral elevated Rev. Paul Peter Rhode to auxiliary bishop of Chicago, a historic milestone as the first Polish speaking priest in the U S promoted to the episcopate. Archbishop Quigley presided with Muldoon and Skoudelka assisting. the cathedral seats 2000 with many Polish residents outside unable to obtain tickets. Rhode succeeds Bishop Muldoon who will head a new Rockford diocese.
This old time recipe suggests marrows of bananas six to seven large though the text notes five large, to rub with five teaspoonfuls of sugar. Whip sweet cream until frothy then dissolve a 10 cent Lemont ELL-O in boiling water, pour into a mold and chill. Garnish with candied cherries and serve with whipped cream.
At a Chicago conclave Father Rhode was chosen for elevation to bishopric. Archbishop Quigley approved. The 39 year old pastor of St. Michael's in South Chicago will lead Polish Catholics of America from the new Rockford diocese seat. He was born in Prussian Poland and educated in Chicago and Milwaukee before ordination in 1896.
Leonard Stoskopf, previously worse, shows improvement today though remains very ill.
A special Chicago train car carried members and guests to Rockford for the fifth annual picnic of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Order of Railway Conductors at Harlem Park. Delegations from Freeport and other cities including Elgin and Chicago attended. Local representatives from Rockford listed among attendees.
Excelsior lodge of Masons will hold a special communication this evening at 7:30 for work in the E A degree. The gathering will focus on advancing members through the early degree.
A Harrisville New York resident Mr A A Felton says Dr Kings New Life Pills have used them for years and find them exactly right. The ad claims relief from constipation biliousness and malaria with no discomfort and lists 25 cents at Jos Hammerts drug store.
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