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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
4
The Freeport Journal is awarded a label by the International Typo graphical Union in recognition of employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
Announcement of candidates Louis H. Burrell and Roscoe J. Carnatan for the Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County. Primary elections set for Saturday, August 8. Support from Republican voters requested.
Stephenson County candidate A H Wieman announces intent to run for circuit clerk in the Republican primaries. The filing sets a bid to win party nomination and advance to the general election.
J C McKenzie proclaims candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in the Twelfth district covering Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. He submits to the primary vote on August 5th or 6th 1808 representing the Republican ticket from Freeport Illinois.
Multiple affidavits announce campaign bids for the Illinois General Assembly in the 12th Senatorial District. Stephen Rigney, Tania, and T. H. Hollister push Republican support for Aug 8 primaries, with counties Carroll Davies Stephenson cited and J. J. Shapfer also filing for the nomination.
Stated communications set for Freevision Lodge 7 on the first and third Fridays, Evergreen Lodge 170 on the first and third Mondays, Freeport Chapter 2 R A M on the first and third Tuesdays, M and P work on Tuesday in June, Freeport Council 29 R and I M on the third Tuesday, Freeport Commandery 7 K T on the first and third Wednesdays, annual election on Wednesday June 3.
Dr. J. H. Stealy leaves for Chicago for an American Medical Association meeting. Mrs. Caroline Matter heads to Delta Colorado to visit her daughter. Mrs. H. D. Bentley returns from California with Mrs. M. J. Jewell and Mrs. O. E. Heard. Stealy party expects six hour drive to Chicago, arriving around noon. Miss Cora Batts travels to Chicago for Lilian Evans and Richard Lass wedding at Park Avenue Church and to perform vocal work in recital.
Local event invites public to a card party hosted by the Mystic Workers on Wednesday evening. The article notes a joint meet of the B of L F and EK and Ladies auxiliary at the K of P hall this evening. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church will hold a business meeting tomorrow at 2:30 PM at Mrs. Margaret Fox's home.
Stockholders of the Union Building and Loan association met at company offices to elect directors. Directors for three years are J. N. Galloway C. J. Wells H. C. Bouke. For two years M. B. Marvin. Holdovers F. KE Schacter W. J. Schwarz J. F. Kramer KE Mayer and Joseph Grattelo. Directors will meet June 1 to elect officers for the ensuing year.
Freeport dentists Dr. C. L. Snyder and Dr. E. H. Allen will travel Thursday to Indianapolis for the fiftieth annual meeting of the Indiana State Dental Society. The event marks a golden jubilee with leaders from several states invited, including ten Illinois dentists. Snyder and Allen will conduct clinics, a collaboration that has raised their prominence with the state society.
Mr. Frank Conlan of 476 Houston St., New York, praises Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver issues. He claims it aids digestive functions, purifies blood, and restores vigor to the weak, with a bold guarantee at Jos. Primert's drug store for 50 cents.
Five young women graduated from the Christian Training School for nurses connected to the White Sanatorium in Freeport. Rt. Rev. Samuel Fallows delivered the keynote on Christian Psychology and Religious Therapeutics, urging church and medical cooperation to heal minds and bodies.
At the request of many friends Madam Brunewick will be at 380 Chicago Street for one more week. The notice indicates a final appearance at that location and invites friends to visit during the specified period.
The crowd welcomed the Freeport squad with enthusiasm as they received a warm greeting from supporters. Despite tough times, fans showed unwavering support during a round of home games, celebrating the team’s spirit and resilience.
Fond du Lac held off Wausau in a 81 to 38 scoring line, as Batteries Parish Watson Dunbar and Erickson led the attack. Green Bay also played, with Vance’s hits scattered in a shutout effort for Green Bay.
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