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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
4
Louis H. Burrell and Roscoe J. Carnahan publish announcements seeking the Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County. Burrell notes primaries set for August 8 and asks for Republican support. Carnahan also appeals for party support ahead of the August primary.
J O McKenziren announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in the Twelfth district which includes Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. He requests support at the primary election set for August. William W Kraper of Freeport IL also submits a declaration for the Republican ticket in the same district.
A procession of visitors and callers is recorded across Freeport and surrounding communities. Names include Miss Nelle Keator of Polo returning home, Dr. A C Schadel from Warren visiting Freeport, Miss Eva Wilson of Clarno, Mrs. Mary Shippy of McConnell, and many others from Janesville Monroe Ottawa Dodgeville Chicago Rockford Aurora and Peoria calling on or visiting friends and relatives in Freeport and nearby cities. Some travelers depart for Philadelphia and Washington with plans to study a monotype mechanism.
Rev Ray C Harker of Embury M E church warned against Sabbath desecration in a Freeport sermon titled A Sunday in Freeport He argued stores saloons trains theaters and Sunday papers undermine rest and promote a machine like life He urged law and restraint to keep one day for meditation worship and God.
Reuben R. Tiffany a leading Stephenson county lawyer marked his eightieth milestone with a stag party hosted by forty friends at his Lincoln avenue home. Judge O E Heard presented a gold headed cane as a token of esteem. Festivities included a birthday cake with forty candles and a substantial feast.
In Little Rock Arkansas on June 1 a lively Democratic state convention builds around a split between Governor Pindall and U S Senator Jeff Davis for delegates at large to Denver. Pinball backers predict Davis’s defeat, forecasting a Arkansas delegation led by Senator James P Clark Governor X Q Pindall Secretary of State O C Ludwig and Representative W Donaghey who has just won the party’s gubernatorial nomination.
The Hi nois State Association of Letter Car riers meets in Danville for its tenth annual convention. Attendance is large and representative. Annual reports, officer elections, and discussions on legislative matters affecting carriers will occupy the session days.
Father Williams Indian Herb Tab lets Nature's Remedy become the most popular Female Remedy for weak nervous delicate women. The tablets quiet nerves add flesh and strength, brighten eyes and complexion, and restore health. Tea or Tablets 20 cents. Sold by C P Guenther & Co druggists.
Among Freeporters who attended the funeral at Elgin were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Casey, Mr. and Mrs. D. Maher, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hanley, and Henry Silk.
Hugh Kleckner son of Mrs Mary J K X Kleckner was taken to St Francis hospital for an appendicitis operation this morning.
Cochran Ga resident Tom Moore reports a bad sore on his instep healed after applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He bought a 20 cent box under the product guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store, claiming a perfect cure.
The Preeport team returns from a trip in fifth place by percentages. Encouragement from home guard will do much to win games. Oshkosh visit on Sunday to close the series.
The team will parade from autos to the park for a 2 40 arrival and a 3 pm game. Mayor Dittmar and Attorney Tiffany will address the crowd after the pennant is raised. President Rodemeyer cannot confirm player releases until Schoonhoven arrives about 4 pm, with some players expected to receive the green sheet. Barber shops will close 1 to 6 pm. stores may follow. Barlow and Giffen reportedly will be released upon the team's return, with other pitcher decisions unresolved. Giffen and Ireland returned home from Oshkosh yesterday.
Weather notes show May 1908 averaged 17 2 3 degrees at 7 am, warmer than 1905 1906 but cooler than 1907, with copious rain and disagreeable conditions yet farmers see crop potential. Ice and frost events cited in late May years, while fruit and corn planting varied. Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine reports Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life from coughs and lung troubles, with a long-standing claim of throat and lung remedies.
In wet ground conditions seven innings were played Sunday as Freeport beat Oshkosh 3 to 2. Scott pitched for Freeport allowing six hits, with Harrod and Scanlon collecting two hits for the visitors. Oshkosh’s Scanlon held his own with a solid effort.
The Euterpean Musical club caps its season with a MacDowell memorial closing recital at Miss Isa belle Fry's home. Mrs Herbert Butler of Chicago assists. The program spans two parts with multiple soloists and shared piano accompaniments, featuring works by MacDowell and pieces by Burbank Lawson Lennox Smedley Clark and others.
Bishop Henry W. Warren consecrates nine newly elected bishops including William A. Quayle John L. Nielsen William F. Anderson Charles J. Smith Wilson S. Lewis Edwin H. Hughes Robert McIntyre and Frank M. Bristol at the Lyric in Baltimore May 31 The service featured simple rites with prayers creeds and oaths and an onstage reception for the new bishops in attendance with delegates relatives and church leaders.
In Fond du Lac May 31 a two run seventh inning by Lynch powered a 4 to 1 win over Rockford. In Wausau La Crosse lost pace as Eberly allowed three hits and Wausau scored seven to one behind Miller and Fox with a home run.
An afternoon baseball game between Batteries Shaw and Smith and La Belle and Stewart was halted by rain after 4 innings. No final score available due to weather interruption.
The home team will host Rockford this afternoon with pennant raising ceremonies opening the season. Visitors include Moll of the Wot Jeanne, O'Brien of the American association, and Mekhee of Rockford. A parade departs Clifton hotel at 2 pm tracing a route through Douglas Adams Galena Walnut Stephenson to Taylor and the park led by the Hennney load.
The Journal posts information for subscribers leaving the city in summer and for changes of address. Notices should include both old and new addresses and may be sent by mail or phone to The Journal at 097 Chicago Street.
At the Majestic today the ship owner's daughter story unfolds in The Ship Owner's Daughter. A seaman loves his superior's daughter and faces disapproval from her father who schemes to wreck a ship. The wreck occurs but a chain of fortunate events saves the trio and brings them home.
Freeport lodge No 452 Knights of Pythias will meet in the castle hall this evening June 1 for election of officers. A good attendance is desired at this meeting.
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