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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
5
The passage discusses the belief in a tariff commission to separate tariff issues by business and labor needs. Support is anticipated from Senator Cullom, whose experience with tariff politics favors readjustment well before the next presidential election to pave a businesslike path for future adjustments.
In Columbus Ohio the eighth biennial Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention adjourned after ritual work behind barred doors. Delegates discussed auditing funds. a compromise allows Grand Engineer Prenter to hire an expert to audit books. Safeguards include deposits not exceeding 100000 in any bank and 65000 bonds for officers handling funds. A penny audit anecdote from Mr Ingram was recalled. Sub divisions may submit suggestions to be considered by grand officers for Detroit's next convention.
An examination for rural mail carriers was conducted today at the Freeport post office. Edward J. Scanlan presided as examiner with Charles W. Meier and Gen. M. Fugate Jr. on the board. Eleven county residents sat the test, nine from Freeport, with a list naming nine Freeport contenders and two from Rock City.
Members of the Elder William Brewster chapter Daughters of the American Revolution gathered for a picnic today at the M. B. Marvin farm in Red Oak. Most traveled by gasoline car with some arriving by private conveyance.
The regular Social ist local hosts a Sunday meeting on June 7 at 3 p.m. in Prades and Labor hall. The county committee gathers at the same time and venue. All socialists are urged to attend, regardless of affiliation.
Guenther & Co at Galena Ave and Galena St advertise Hindipo the new nerve tonic. They guarantee satisfaction and offer a risk to the buyer with a 60 cent Blue Label box and a $1.00 option, mailed with a positive guarantee.
Freeport High School commencement exercises run June 14 to Friday, with Miss Eunice Smith delivering the senior mantle speech and Carl Schoef for the junior members. Alumni banquet at the school gym closes the week’s events. banquet arrangements incomplete.
Fifty five students compose the 1920 graduating class with Oscar Ennenga as class president and Fritz Kunz named class prophet. Mantle speeches by Eunice Smith and Carl Schoeffel precede the senior class play A Bachelor's Romance, with commencement at the Grand Opera House and an Alumni supper scheduled.
The senior class selected A Bachelor's Romance as their play to be staged in the high school auditorium during commencement week evenings. Cast includes Lina Steenrod Sylvia Leta Best Miss Clementina Helen Eunice Smith Gerald Fred Byerly Harold Alpheus Dresser Savage Will Hutchins Martin Clarence Young Harry Moore Emille Jungkunz with David Holmes Dwight Riner.
Itch dirt, the old Anglo Saxon term for dandruff, is blamed for hair loss. The ad claims Parisian Sage cures dandruff and baldness, sold by Wm. P. Jungkunz the druggist with a 50 cent bottle and money back guarantee if it fails to cure dandruff, falling hair and scalp itch.
Members of Local No 340 American Federation of Musicians are summoned to a meeting at Seitz Hall tomorrow at 10 00 AM. All members are requested to be present for the session.
The Blickenaderfer Manufacturing Company on the second floor in Chicago announces a sale of rebuilt machines this month. No 7s priced at 35 dollars and No 6s at 17 dollars 60 cents, each guaranteed to be light in every particular. T. S. Martin, Manager. May 270 West 1st Street.
In Freeport on Saturday June 6 Maurice Falkenstein invites owners to contact Hayes & Kettles livery. He will buy all kinds and pay top market prices, as advertised in the Journal want column.
Rockford edged Freeport 6 to 5 as Scott trifled with a batted ball and sparked the ninth inning rally. La Crosse blanked Madison 3 to 0, Fond du Lac topped Oshkosh 9 to 2, and Wausau beat Green Bay 1 to 0. Freeport, lagging in the standings, faces Rockford tomorrow amid encouragement to fans.
Five Rockford players featured in a sharp fielding play in the sixth inning as Fisk, Crockett and others pushed runs home. Hutton saved two on the plate, Fisk was cut down at home by Kempf, and Taylor sparked Rockford with strong defense and timely hitting. Umpire Flaherty drew criticism for slow calls as the Reds wore white for better speed. Game noted as needing two hours plus, with another match set for 3:30 today.
Rockford adds catcher Jamison, acquired from Waterloo, arriving last night and expected to play this afternoon against Freeport. Jamison has impressed this season. Miller may start pitching, lefty hitters wary. Cham bers could pitch in Sunday’s game but may be saved for Scott of Freeport. Rouse likely to pitch for Freeport today. President McKee of the local association resigned yesterday to focus on the shoe business, though he remains a club supporter. Madam Brunewick will be at 30 Chicago St for one more week.
A graduate from Ann Arbor claims a grammatical error on the Indian Corn Flakes package. Readers are asked to read the package, name the referenced error, and write a brief letter (under 100 words) praising the flakes. Prizes include gold and dollar bills for top letters. entrants must state their school and mail by June 20 to Indian Corn Flake Co. Battle Creek Mich.
Chicago bureau telegram reports River ton near Franklin badly damaged while Skankin south of Chester is wiped out by a tornado last night. Hopeport notes coal miners and operators reach two year agreement affecting 10,000 miners.
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. Send notices to THE JOURNAL at 97 Chicago Street or contact by telephone.
Mr Frank Conlan of New Yorks 486 Houston Street extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver trouble. The tonic purifies blood and boosts vigor for the weak, with a 50 cent price at Jos Emmerts drug store.
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