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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
4
The International Typo graphical Union issues label 19 praising the Freeport Journal for employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
The JOURNAL will be mailed upon request to subscribers leaving the city during the summer months. Changes of address must include both old and new addresses and may be made as often as desired. Send notices to THE JOURNAL at 97 Chicago Street by mail or phone.
Louis H. Burrell and Roscof J. Carnahan announceRepublican candidacies for Stephenson County State's Attorney subject to August 1908 primaries. Burrell seeks nomination and appeals for party support while Carnahan also candidates for the post ahead of the primary voting day.
I Wieman and W A Stevens announce candidacies for Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County subject to Republican primaries. Wieman aims for Aug 8 as primary decision date. Stevens lists Aug 3 as primary decision moment.
Statements from William W. Krape and I. O. McKenzie announce candidacies for the Republican nomination for state senator in the Twelfth district comprising Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. They seek the primary vote on August 8 with requests for support from Freeport and surrounding communities. Reuben R. Tiffany of Freeport also declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the same district ahead of the August primary.
Stephen Rigney of Red Oak Indiana announces candidacy for representative in the Illinois General Assembly subject to Republican voters in the Twelfth senatorial district at the August 8 primaries. T H Hollister of Freeport Illinois also announces candidacy for representative from the 12th district covering Carroll to Daviess and Stephenson counties and seeks Republican support at the August 8 primaries.
Shaffer announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent the 12th Senatorial District in the legislature. The formal declaration outlines intent to seek the seat and participate in upcoming party processes.
Sxovletor Lodge No 7 A F and A M holds stated communications on the Ist and 8rd Friday of each month Evergreen Lodge No 170 A F and A M meets Ist and 38rd Mondays Freeport Chapter No % A A M holds stated convocation Ist and 8rd Tuesday Freeport Council No 89 R and 5 Afi holds stated communication 8rd Tuesday Freeport Commandery No 7 KT holds stated conclave 1st and 8rd Wednesday of each month.
James Leary of Rockford spent the day in Freeport. E. D. Bergen of Madison was a Freeport caller. Miss Katherine Mitchell returned from St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Cook of Chicago visit Freeport. Scott Cowan of Shannon surveyed the political situation in Freeport. Henry Trie spent Sunday in Fort Teston with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Clark of Chicago visit. John R. Daniels visited his son George and Karl E. Wagner at the University of Wisconsin. L. J. Willner of Chicago, Willner clothing stores manager, registered at the Brewster. Miss Ethel Griswold, editor of Forreston Review-Herald, spent Saturday with Miss Bell Ashton. Dwight L. Smith home for summer from Illinois Urbana. Edward D. Allen home for summer from University of Illinois prep medical course. Harry Hawke, George Nehmelzle and Charles McCool returned from Urbana where they attended the University of Thru. Prof. H. C. Auman in Freefast en route to Cedarville. he has closed his school at Roscoe. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Marks of South Bend and Sam Marks of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., visiting Joe and family on Elk Street. Georges W. Schoetiel, taking a journalistic course at the University of Illinois Urbana, home for summer. joining the Journal staff. Karl E. Wagner at University of Wisconsin College of Engineering leaves soon for Portage for mid July surveying work.
Eighty seven scholars from Stephenson county rural schools will graduate on Saturday June twenty at Freeport High School assembly room starting 1 45 pm Rev W D Marburger president of Interior Academy at Dakota will address and present diplomas. Program includes recitations solos and a class poem by Eva Beck and other named students.
Cedarville residents discussed an interurban road to Freeport with an eastern financier proposing 45000 for promotion. Nearby towns Afolkey Rock City Pearl City Stockton Elizabeth and others may join a belt line into Daviess and Stephenson counties possibly reaching lead mine areas in Wisconsin. Population density studies are planned to justify capital interest despite rough terrain.
William H. Staver son of J H Staver has returned from Ecuador where for six years he served as assistant general manager for the South American Development Company. He plans to stay in Freeport a month or two then head west for his company. Mrs Staver and their baby met him here. A mining engineer, he notes Peru’s rapid civilization and a ongoing revolution, with strong official response. G H Battolph of Mexico visited Mr Staver.
The D A R William Brewster chapter held a highly enjoyed annual picnic Saturday at the Marvin Bungalow Red Oak hosted by Mrs. Marvin. Guests praised the hospitality while coffee bacon and a fine view suffused the day as a rain storm rolled in, adding a memorable finish on the ride home past fields of clover.
Former Governor Yates has canceled all speaking engagements this week due to his mother Mrs. Yates being critically ill and unconscious in Jacksonville Alabama. Doctors fear the end may be near.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a poor sore on his instep healed after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He bought less than half of a 25 cent box and achieved a perfect cure. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
The Stephenson County Sunday School association hosts a major two day convention with W B Jacobs and Rev J G Brooks listed as speakers. Music led by Joel C Lininger, songs from Glorious Hymns, and sessions at Trinity Church and First Presbyterian Church are planned. Public welcome, meals 26 cents, lodging for delegates limited.
Lester M Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life and has been a trusted cough and cold remedy for decades. The advertisement claims it leads throat and lung cures, prevents pneumonia, and features a 50 cent to 1 dollar price with a free trial bottle at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
Former resident D C Mallory of Hampton Iowa is visiting friends and relatives in the county. Mallory belonged to the 46th Ist Vol Infantry and moved to Iowa forty years ago.
Mr and Mrs J H McNulty have returned from Aurora where they were called by the serious illness of Mr McNulty's mother.
Misstave one package of any favored JELLO in one pint of boiling water. When partly congealed, beat until smooth, adding whip cream and six crushed macaroons. Whip thoroughly and pour into a mold. When cool, garnish with whipped cream and serve. JELL-O costs per package and cup prices at grocers.
Mr and Mrs R C Smedley have returned from Bloomington and Clinton where they were guests of friends. Smedley will assume new duties on July 4 after talks with Y M C A directors. The board meeting at the association parlors tonight may act on general secretary and physical director appointments.
M J Hanley traveling freight agent for the Illinois Central visited Belleville Wisconsin on Saturday to inspect a proposed Madison division branch from Belleville to Mt Vernon. Farmers and merchants favor the project to improve transport and water power usage, offering to donate right of way. Hanley will return later this week to survey the proposed route with a civil engineer.
Shake into your shoes for instant relief from smarting feet ingrown nails corns and bunions. Claims to make tight shoes feel easy cure sweating callous and tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores mail order 25c free trial package offer from Allen S. Olmstead LeRoy NY.
The new city directory shows Freeport and suburbs totaling 20,518, up 414 in two years. Freeport proper has 19,691 residents and outlying districts 827 more. Census work credits prosperity to better homes, higher earnings, and factory investments, aided by the Freeport Business Men's Association. Directory to be issued July 14.
A patient testimonials Dr Kings New Life Pills after 16 years of indigestion and 200 dollars spent. The ad claims the pills are the best ever sold and notes sale under guarantee at Jos Emmerts drug store in Ingleside North Carolina.
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