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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
4
The Journal will be mailed on request to subscribers leaving the city during the summer months. Changes of address will be made as needed and must include both old and new addresses. Send notices to The Journal, 97 Chicago Street.
Louis H. Burrell and Roscoe J. Carnahan announce candidacies for the Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County. Primaries set for Saturday August 8. Burrell urges Republican support and Carnahan also seeks votes in the August 8 primaries.
Two candidates announce for Stephenson county circuit clerk in the Republican primary. A Wieman and W A Spavens declare their candidacies subject to Republican voters at the August 18 primary.
Several residents including William W. Krape J McKenzie and Reuben Tiffany announce Republican nominations for the Illinois Twelfth District state senate seat covering Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. They pledge to seek primary votes on August 8 and sign off with respectful regards to voters.
Stephen Rigney of Red Oak Illinois announces candidacy for representative in the Illinois General Assembly seeking Republican voters in the Twelfth senatorial district primary on August 6. T. H. Hollister of Freeport Illinois also declares candidacy for Representative from the 12th senatorial district asking Republican support at the August 8, 1908 primary.
J JashaFFER announces no candidacy for the Republican nomination for the legislature from the 12th Senatorial District. The brief notice records a declarative withdrawal or nonentry in party primary proceedings. The document preserves the name J JashaFFER and district designation without additional context.
Excerpt lists lodge meeting schedules for Exculetor Lodge No 7 A F and A M Evergreen Lodge No 170 A F and A M Freeport Chapter No 23 A A M Freeport Council No 89 R and I M Freeport Commandery No 7 K T noting stated communications convocation and conclave on specific early to mid month weekdays per month
Madison resident Alex G Graff spent the day in Freeport while Thomas Roche from Peoria and J Regan of Rockford made Freeport calls. DeKalb’s J R Young visited Freeport for business, and H B Averill of Marengo called on friends there. Dan E Voss returns from the University of Illinois for the summer. Mrs Marvin Price of McConnell visits Freeport. A pair from Winslow, M S and B C Fuller, were in Freeport last evening. T S Nolan of Janesville conducted business in town during Richard Eyler of Mt Carroll’s visit. A E Ruby of Armour Co's legal office vacationing in Chicago. Mrs A Dillabaugh of Northfield Minn visiting relatives in Freeport and Seward. Miss Gladys Palmer visits Polo to stay with Beulah Bracken. Mrs E Richardson and son go to Moneaqua Ill to visit relatives through week’s end. Don Carnahan, Nebraska economics student, visits Roscoe Carnahan. Orlando Godenaur, Champaign High School student, returns home for summer before University of Illinois term. R W Healy and wife return from Milledgeville after attending a reception for Dr Hawkins and wife visiting the doctor’s mother.
A testimonial from F Arius of Ingleside endorses Dr New Life Pills after 15 years of indigestion and $200 spent with no relief. The ad claims the pills are guaranteed and sold at Jos Somers drug store for 35 cents.
Freeport twirler pitches well as Rockford defeats La Crosse 2 to 0, trimming college opponents in the opening series.
In Oshkosh Wisconsin June S to Wausau won a pitchers battle 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 The teams featured robust hitting and strong pitching with eleven hits by Wausau and a standout performance by Rockford who held opponents to five runs The article notes Green Bay defeating Mondy 21 to 0 and lists batter names and batteries for several games in the La Crosse area
Pinkney the pitcher, recently secured from Clinton, has been turned back to that team and is now playing with the Oshkosh squad.
Saturday’s game lived up to its hype with hard hitting play and a dramatic finish. The crowd roared as heavy hitters collided for three hours and a final narrow margin decided the outcome.
In a breezy Sunday tilt the pretzel city team tailed, staged a late rally, and edged Rockford 8 to 11 as Ives leaped for a long drive but Fell short amid a homer friendly barrage. Disch rode a odd bounce to a lucky four-bagger and four rockets over the short fences boosted scoring.
The First Methodist Episcopal ball team defeated the Episcopal team 2 to 1 at Taylor's Park last evening. Strong fielding and pitching kept scores low in an engaging contest. Tomorrow night St John’s faces Pecan Presbyterian.
The Winnebago Nebraska based National Indian baseball team, after a 60 to 3 victory over Warren yesterday, traveled through the city this morning en route to Forreston where it is slated to play this afternoon.
Willard Richards died at 6:30 AM after eight months of serious illness. Born November 24, 1864, in Freeport, he worked as a carriage trimmer and ran a parcels post in 1904. Survived by wife Jennie, son Sidney, two brothers, and his mother, he was active in Cherry Camp and Modern Woodmen. Funeral Thursday at 2:00 PM officiated by Rev Beynon. Ethel Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Walker, died at Bowvar Station, Mo. Funeral there Friday. Rosella Wonder funeral held at Cedarville. pallbearers listed. interment Cedarville cemetery.
John Fitz and his children thank neighbors and friends for the kind acts and expressions of sympathy shown during their bereavement and publicly express their appreciation.
Chicago expects more than 10 000 visitors to be cared for in loops hotels during the Republican national convention week with rooms booked months ahead. Hotels plan extra cots and outside quarters while clubs and private homes will also house attendees as downtown capacity is stretched.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine says the cough remedy saved his life and has long stood as a leading throat and lung remedy. It is promoted as a preventive for pneumonia and healer of weak lungs, sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store for 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
A Freeport amusements sub committee of the Business Men's association forms to arrange a Lincoln Douglas debate celebration exhibit. Members Bass Bidwell Munn Cobb seek a central room and permanent display. The group also considers an industries exhibit to promote Freeport’s commerce and attract visitors. Residents with history or manufacturing items are urged to loan them for the exhibit.
About one hundred Democrats met at the Democratic County club rooms to organize the Pattison Organization to promote Douglas Pattison for the Democratic nomination for governor. Officers include F M Goodwin president O E Stine vice president Herman Straub secretary Emerick financial secretary and T A Secker treasurer. Mayors and officials spoke as campaign advertising was prepared for statewide and district distribution.
Members of the Masonic fraternity plan a pleasant evening Thursday as the Masonic Club of Freeport hosts a smoker for city county Masons and visiting craft members. Cards will be played, light lunch served, and other amusements provided for non players. The event aims to strengthen ties and start a series of similar gatherings.
A small pamphlet distributed by the Second National Bank to customers outlines state law and statutes. Compiled by Hon. F. E. S. Smith, former assistant attorney general of Springfield, the booklet includes a handy outline of law and the state constitution.
Mr and Mrs P Guenther left for Peoria this morning to attend the annual convention of the Tillinois Pharmaceutical association. Guenther, a prize winner at former association field meets, will enter several athletic events.
Rev. F. Brean of the Congregational church of Nora visited the city this morning en route to Beloit to join a two week camp at Hononegah on the Rock River. He travels with a party of thirteen boys who will stay at the camp for about two weeks.
Remains of the late Mrs Sophia Schofield, who died at Watertown yesterday, will arrive here tonight. It is probable the funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon, though no definite arrangements have been made.
An old advertising notice claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. The promoters offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials. Sold by all druggists with Hall's Family Pills for consumption.
The Rockford Register Gazette notes the removal of Paul F Malle to Freeport after opening a tailoring shop at Galena and Van Buren streets Beloit hosts one of his stores and the paper speaks highly, urging continued fair dealing and trust in his business across cities.
A remark emphasizes the generous reception and anticipated mutual goodwill in the new field, highlighting the entitlement to a respectful, cooperative connection with colleagues and partners.
James H. Market and Harry J. Hulsman convey lots 1 2 3 8 9 10 in Buena Vista for 5000 dollars. Evan Diemer sells OD block 8 in Winneshiek addition to John Allendorf.
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