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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1908

Page

5

Illinois Grain Dealers Convention Plans in Springfield

The fifteenth annual Illinois Grain Dealers convention is set for June 9 and 10 in Springfield with headquarters at the St. Nicholas hotel and sessions in the state house Senate chamber. Officers include President E. M. Wayne and H. J. Baldwin as treasurer, with a program featuring Gov. Charles S. Dennen addressing on the deep water way to New Orleans and a slate of discussions on drafts, weighing fees, terminal rules, and federal inspection.

Finds Springfield Lincoln Lincoln Monument Capitol Building Association Lincoln Home St. Nicholas Hotel Senate Chamber State House Afporson E. M. Wayne Delavan W. L. Shellabarger Decatur H. J. Baldwin S. W. Strong Pontiac Edwin Beggs Ashland C. Boyer Tampico J. &. Collins Garrett J. L. Brainerd A. G. Tyng Peoria George D. Montelius Piper City H. A. Hillmer Freeport Ilinois Grain Dealers’ Association Minois Grain Dealers’ Association S. W. Strand H. L. Wiggins W. R. Vredenburgh J. H. McCreery H. I. Baldwin Verne Ray Chamber of Commerce Thomas Rees Illinois State Register H. J L. Darwin Ilinois State Journal W. A. Townsend Evening Record Charles S. Clark Grain Dealers’ Journal Chicago C. A. Burks National Hay and Grain Reporter John Bacon American Elevator and Grain Trade W. T. Dunser Evening News Euclid B. Rogers Roy R. Reece Nicholas Roberts Aa. G. Tyne Hlinois Grain Dealers’ Association New Orleans Charles S. Deneen

Spelling Match Set by Second Presbyterian Men

The Men's Brotherhood of the Second Presbyterian church plans a spelling match this evening at the church parlors. The event is open to all women to oppose the men. County Superintendent Grove will be the pronunciator. Refreshments and a program will follow for a general good time.

The Second Presbyterian Church Grove

Local Volunteer Officer Detained by Rockford Police

Lieutenant Robert McClellan of the Freeport Volunteers’ of America clashed with Rockford police Saturday morning and was released after explanations. Residents who donated to the cause grew suspicious of the collector and alerted authorities. McClellan had a hearing and proved himself to OPAL SE by presenting credentials.

Robert McClellan Freeport Post Volunteers’ of America Rockford

Personal Record Highlights Several Daily City Entries

Chicago transacting business and visiting friends figures prominently as residents and visitors from McConnell Lena and Freeport travel to nearby cities. Notables include J A Garna attorney R F Locke and Miss Fay Oswald with Ralph Martin plus Misses Marie Lesch Anna Hawke Lucille Hellmond and Helen Snyder among others.

Frank Scott Chicago C. M. Fox McConnell J. Hartman Amboy Marie Lesch L. A. Kiplinger Lena Freeport Anna Hawke Eleroy Lucille Hellmond Warren Alonzo Barron Emil Rhode E. H. Gardener F. M. McKibben Perryville T. S. Ryan Mabelle Ryan Baileyville Fay Oswald Ralph Martin Ft. Wayne Ind Rockford

First Presbyterian Services This Sunday

Rev James M Duer Presbyterian student pastor at the University of Illinois at Urbana will conduct the regular morning services at the First Presbyterian church next Sunday In the evening Rev Emerson will deliver the baccalaureate address to the high school graduating class in the church auditorium

James M. Duer University of (Inois Urbana First Presbyterian Church Emerson

Madame Brunswick Returns for Final Week

At the request of patrons Madame Brunswick will return Monday afternoon for one more week ending June 18. The engagement runs 6 to 9 daily.

Madame Brunswick

Shoes and costs in sale at Schmidt Wachlin Pfieffer

Broken lines show ladies patent cost and bid from 225 to 300 dollars. Oxfords priced at 1.38 dollars. News brief urges readers to come quick to the sale. Schmidt Wachlin and Pfeiffer advertise at 6 5dlw.

Oxfords Schmidt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer

Butter Prices Hold Steady Amid Freight Rate Fight

Butter stays at 23 cents per pound on the board. A group of 16 large U S butter manufacturers prepare to challenge proposed freight-rate increases before the Interstate Commerce Commission. They warn a butter famine and massive losses if rates rise, while railroads argue the hikes are fair.

Elgin Board of Trade Quotation Committee W. L. Hines New York James P. Younger Chicago M. Long Woodstock United States Intestate Commerce Commission Prouty and Harlan Mississippi Valley Kohlsaar Interstate Commerce Commission Kansas Nebraska Missouri Iowa Illinois South Dakota Wisconsin Indiana Kohlsaat

Sterling for Secretary of State in Illinois primary race

Rockford Register-Gazette editor Fred E Sterling seeks the Republican nomination for Secretary of State on August 5th. Born June 29, 1869 in Dixon Illinois, he has long chaired and staffed Winnebago County GOP activities and built a broad statewide support base among party leaders and country newspapers. Sterling, a well known campaigner and party insider, is backed by many organizations including Elks Knights of Pythias Modern Woodmen and Chicago Press Club as he pursues a place on the next state ticket.

Fred E. Sterling Rockford Register-Gazette Illinois Sterling Ilinois Dixon Lee County Winnebago County Republican Central Committee Rose Tlinois The Elks Knights of Pythias Modern Woodmen Royal League Royal Arcanum Chicago Pres Club Canum Chicago Press Club

Parisian Sage Cures Dandruff Says Jungkunz Drugstore

Itch Dirt is the old Anglo Saxon name for dandruff. Microbes in dandruff attack hair and can cause baldness. Parisian Sage is claimed to cure dandruff and falling hair. Wm. E. Jungkunz, druggist, sells and guarantees it for 50 cents a bottle with money back if it fails.

Wm. EF Jungkunz

Up to Date Tailor Offers 10 Percent Discount

John S. Harpster promotes a 10 percent discount on his entire stock of spring and summer suitings for the remainder of the month. The offer emphasizes best possible workmanship and calls the deal a rare bargain at The Up-to-Date Tailor located at 139 Stephenson Street.

John S. Harpster Stephenson St

Yount Leads Two Units to Camp Springfield

Capt Harry Yount and Company L depart for Springfield camp Friday evening aboard the Illinois Central at 6 4 0. Co M of Galena follows at 6 0 7. both units travel together. The Chicago train leaves at 10 15 p m carrying forty five men. Yount has trained the men rigorously for the Sixth regiment showing strong prospects.

Harry Yount Co. L Springfield Illinois Central Co. M Galena Chicago Yount

Speculation Must Cease Hyomei Cure Promise

A local sales pitch promotes Hyomei as a life changing cure with a one dollar outfit including a bottle and inhaler. The seller guarantees money back if diseases persist and offers refills at fifty cents. A testimonial from Saba Sheline of Metz Indiana praises immediate relief.

Wm. F. Jungkunz Saba Sheline Metz Ind

Local clubs and reunions announced for Thursday

Freeport camp MWA meets Thursday evening. YPA of Lutheran church meets with Miss Sadie Fehr at 73 Kickapoo Street this evening. Kryder reunion set for Thursday, June 15, at Jack Kryder farm 1.5 miles south of Dakota Indiana. WRC hosts ice cream social at Mrs Branen 146 Liberty Street tonight. WMCA board may meet next Monday due to H A Hillmer absence. WFS Embury M E church will meet tomorrow at 3 pm with Mrs H Herlocker 79 Fifth Ave. Devotions at 4 pm and a literary program. all welcome.

Freeport Camp The Lutheran Church Sadie Fehr Kickapoo Street Kryder Jack Kryder Dakota, IN H. Herlocker Fifth Ave

Indian Corn Flakes Prize Letter Contest

Graduate from Ann Arbor claims a flaw in the Indian Corn Flakes package text. Readers are asked to identify the supposed error and write a short letter praising the flakes. Prizes include gold pieces and dollar bills for top letters, with entries from school pupils due by June 20 at Battle Creek, Michigan.

Ann Arbor Indian Corn Flake Co Battle Creek Mich

This Date in History Highlights Key Births and Deaths

On this date in history notable events include births of George Stephenson 1781 John Howard Payne 1792 and James Stillman 1850 plus deaths of Charles Dickens 1870 Januarius McGahan 1878 and other milestones such as the 1862 abolition of slavery in U S territories and West Point centennial in 1902 and Roosevelt peace appeal in 1905.

George Stephenson John Howard Payne James Stillman United States Senate Territories The Union Charles Dickens Januarius McGahan Bulgaria Constantinople Ohio United States Military Academy West Point Roosevelt Japan Russia

Electric Bitters Praised By New York Resident

Mr. Frank Conlan of 436 Houston Street New York endorses Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver issues. The tonic, sold with guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store for 50 cents, also strengthens digestion purifies the blood and restores vigor.

Frank Conlan Houston St New York Jos. Emmert’s

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Claim Of Quick Cure

Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a bad instep sore healed after applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He states less than half of a 26 cent box effected a perfect cure. The product is sold under a guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store.

Bucklen Tom Moore Cochran Jos. Emmert’s

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Convention OF Illinois Association Gulf H. A. Hiller Mem Ber Socie Buffalo Baltimore Charles F. Mills FF. G. Blair State Superintendent of Public Instruction J. E. Collings Farrett Constitutional H. B. Selby Golden Q. B. Wills Alsey W. H. Dickingon Creston Railroad P. Turner Pekin R. Ralston Caledonia A. Holcomb Sycamore Tanner Milner J. W. Radford G. H. Hubbard Mt. Pulaski O. L. Gray Watseka P. A. Felter Eureka George W. Banks Trene Arbitration Cc. C. Miles, Peoria; Abel Brooks, Bloomington; J. Woolford, Galton Insurance John Schultz Beardstown A. E. Skinner Hudson C. R. Mitchell Bide Finance R. Rallsback Hopedale Lee Heath Illipolis James Inkster Herscher J. W. Probasco Bloomington C. V. Barr Plainfield M. S. Merritt Dwight Transportation I. P. Rumsey G. A. DeLong Foosland Ed Burt Shannon J. A. Garna R. F. Locke J. S. Showalter Madison Giles Turneaure Charles Grassling Janesville, Wis Henry Truedeking Monroe H. L. Ball Gertrude Ball W. A. Severance H. Hollister Omaha Neb Bertha Hollister University of Nebraska Edith Luedeking Henry Luedeking J. W. Brubaker York Penn Dan Mowry Milwaukee Frank B. Kennedy Kennedy Journal W. J. Snyder Evanston Northwestern University Snyder First Presbyterian Services Ness Manufacturers—Commission Ers Secretary OF State Fred Sterling H.A Rotzler Jeweler & Optician Chicago St Freeport, Ill Murdos Rolling Globe W.H. Brandt & Co Galena St McPherson & Service Cscceseaees E.seee Eastlake the Manufacturers’ Outlet Co Bengston Fine Watches Waltham H. S Rookwood Bengstons Stephenson Street Riley Riley & Wheat
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