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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
4
Readers leaving the city in summer may request mail delivery changes. Notices should include old and new addresses and may be sent to THE JOURNAL at 97 Chicago Street or via telephone.
Louis H Burdelle announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State s Attorney of Stephenson county to be decided at the August 8 primaries. Rosockr J Carnahan also seeks the Republican nomination and asks for support from Republicans.
Circuit Clerk candidate A H Wieman announces for Stephenson county office subject to Republican primaries on Aug 8. W A Stevens also announces as a candidate for Circuit Clerk subject to the same Republican vote.
In Freeport Illinois J C McKenzie and Reuben R Tiffany announce their candidacies for the Republican nomination to the state senate for the Twelfth district comprising Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties subject to the August 1904 primary voters decision. Both candidates urge support and sign their notices respectfully.
Several brief notices announce candidates for state and legislative seats in August primaries. Stephen Rigney of Red Oak seeks Republican support for the Twelfth senatorial district, along with other statements from T. H. Hollister of Freeport and Jd. J. Shaffer announcing candidacies in their respective districts.
A list of residents and guests visiting Freeport and nearby towns. Names include C H Allen of Portage Mrs F Dodson Red Oak Walter Newman Elgin J Homer Davies Dodgeville Mrs E Middlehauts Forreston M Bainbridge Belleville Eva Coons Aurora H W Washburn Waukegan Cc E Hill Peoria Daisy Chapin Winslow W C Haviland Aurora W J McNulty Janesville C F Westphal Walnut A C Hershey Moline J J Anson Winslow Edna Weaver McConnell Bert Weaver Clarno Flossie Fritz Winslow Mr Mrs John Gale Mrs Florence Smith St Tonis Mo Zenia Minnie Leerhoff Atrora Josie Ryan Monroe Rev J G Schwab L C Kimball Sutton Neb Mrs A Damman Evarts H F Wessell Lena Forreston Mrs Ward McLees Mrs K C McLees Adeline J 3 not of Chicago vacation note and Chicago fresh to children.
Andrew Gochnaur a retired farmer longtime Rock Grove township resident died at 107 Walnut Street Freeport at 11 AM aged 86 born August 25 1828 Lancaster County Pa. He came to Stephenson County in 1840 worked at Brodhead Wis milled then farmed in the county for nearly thirty years retiring in 1881 to Rock Grove later moved to Freeport He married Mary A Brentzer in 1847 survived by six children and a brother in Ohio He was active in local politics and welfare of the city Funeral arrangements pending pending acceptance of son William H Gochnaur of Los Angeles.
The funeral for the late John P. Munda proceeded from the house on Chestnut street at nine this morning and moved to St. Joseph's church for a nine thirty service. Rev Father Kalvelage presided with the German Military Verein overseeing the services.
Fred C Held commander of the G A R post plans a morning trip to Rockford to urge William Andrews IA state council chairman to host the next state meeting of old soldiers in Freeport. Petitions from the city council board of supervisors and Freeport Business Men's Association accompany the request.
Members of the Y M U A Boys Sundey club swept events at the final athletic meet of the year. Walter Stewart won standing and running broad jumps, Leo Rogers took three broad jumps, and Howard Roe landed the hop, step and jump.
Members of Cherry camp No 64 M W A will meet at their hall Sunday evening June 1 at 7 o clock to attend services at the First Baptist church All Woodmen in the city are invited to join in this service.
Illinois Central cut back to four eight hour days at the big shops starting last Monday with Friday and Saturday as holidays until business improves. The move follows earlier reductions to five days of eight hours and then six days of nine hours during the panic. Waterloo and other division points adopt the same short hour policy to avoid layoffs. Visitors A H Hanson and R Anderson of Illinois Central were in the city, then went to Madison and Dubuque. J Baker, assistant superintendent of machinery, also visited before leaving for Dubuque.
Freeport High School alumni plan a large turnout for the annual banquet in the gymnasium on June 19. Speakers include State's Attorney Louis H. Burrell and J. R. Tiffany, with invitations to be confirmed by next Monday. Officers listed: President F H Bowers, Vice President Mrs Alice Towlee, Secretary Miss Katherine Porter, Treasurer Walter Pfender.
Mrs Herbert Butler invites for a Monday night pupil recital at 8 o clock in the Woman's club rooms of the Masonic temple. It closes the present season with an elaborated program including Elgar Mac Dowell Chopin and various student pieces by Ruth Saucerman Vera Frey Mildred Hinds Mills Florence Ogler Mae Dow Welle Irene Shearer Nellie Shertondy and others.
The junior class plans a Monday night reception and banquet in the high school gym for graduates. Decor will feature school colors purple gold and orange black with a long toast program. Alfred Wagner will act as toastmaster. speakers include Fairy Mallory Earl Bokeneier Munice Smith Oscar Ennenga Alpheus Dresser and Charles Sulli VoEn for various toasts.
Miss Trene Truesdell, soon to wed Boyd Law yer, was toasted at a bridal afternoon hosted by the Misses Morvan on Seraphenkson street. Guests included Miss Ethel Merrifield of Batavia, with Dr J Sheldon Clark singing a solo and favors awarded. A dainty luncheon followed as Mrs Walter Hrfert hosts a heart party for Miss Truesdell this afternoon on High Street.
Miss Florence Crartrude Hollister daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Hollister and Earl A Colby of Rockford were married yesterday afternoon at the bride’s parents home 1245 North Church street Droid Bo Bisher president of Lombard College read the ceremony. The couple formerly lived at Pecatonica Colby works in railway mail service with no run from Chicago to Dubuque and is active in Masonic circles serving as secretary of Tebala Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
Miss Sadie Curtiss of Lid West street entertained a small party of young ladies at a picnic yesterday afternoon in honor of her guest Miss Harriet Thomas of McAllister Oklahoma.
Mrs Henry Meyer of Lancaster township entertained the German club last evening at a welock dinner Later in the evening dancing was indulged in
Tomorrow Stephenson County Sunday School association holds its big annual convention drawing wide county interest. The opening service at 10:00 a.m. will be led by Rev. Co W McCaskill, with W B Jacobs, famed Sunday school worker, on the program at 1:45 p.m. Jacobs will deliver a talk aimed at Sunday school leaders and teachers.
Mr. Jacobs a veteran Sunday School organizer from Illinois will lead the program at the First Presbyterian church in Freeport, with Rev. James G. Brooks of Kewanee as guest speaker. The event aims to attract a large audience, displacing Thursday services for a joint convention night.
At the Masonic temple in Freeport tonight Hon. CG F Gaumer Vermilion county general assemblyman will address the public. A respected Prohibitionist and one of three elected last election he is noted for plain speaking and firm convictions. The talk begins at 8 o clock with special music arranged. all are invited regardless of party.
Yom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a severe instep gore healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He says less than half of a 25 cent box cured it, with guarantee sold at Jos Emmert's drug store.
Freeport will host a large Fourth of July celebration at Taylor's park attracting delegations from many towns. Sponsors F A Schulz and Fred Jastram promise a full day of attractions, fireworks display, three bands led by the Henney, Davis and Shannon groups, sunrise to late night activities, auto and motorcycle races under the American Federation of Motorcycles, a 24 mile auto race, and two Wisconsin Illinois league baseball games with Fond du Lac.
John Van Epps and wife returned from Freeport and reside near the schoolhouse in Lena. Mrs. Wil G Barnes dies at Garner Indiana after a long illness. Funeral services set for tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kahl attend granddaughter Maud Brown's wedding in Beloit. Henry Wessell family visit Forreston. Mrs. Cynthia Hutchens and Miss Winona King visit Stockton relatives. Louis Altenbern visits daughter in New Orleans. Miss Ruby Stahl visits the county seat.
Des Moines reports the Drunker conference standing committee chose Harrisonburg Virginia for the 1909 annual meeting. The district lobbied for 1909 and won after decades with earlier meetings held in Harrisonburg in 1869 1870 and 1889. Thousands attend daily with new delegates arriving as the bicentennial program unfolds. services draw crowds and the east region shows strong participation.
The Masons of Freeport invite members and the public to an informal smoker at the Masonic club Thursday evening. No invitations issued. All are welcome. W. B. Eberts, Secretary.
H Foster Bain director State Geological Survey speaks at Freeport Business Men's Association on a topographic map project for the vicinity. The talk covers mapping benefits for planning road improvements and securing funding, highlighting how elevation data and precise locations aid smoother, lasting routes for city and rural areas.
The passage notes that farmers visiting the city on bad days may boost local trade for retailers, and the good roads concept has gained firm support. It is expected to gain general backing when finally raised as an issue, benefiting all.
A brief list shows licenses to wed for Frank G. Rahn of Freeport and Nellie Ryan of the same, with other names Emmanuel Streiff of McConnell and Mary Ward associated with BAME. The source presents a small catalog of forthcoming nuptials and related associations.
The Mothers' club holds its regular Thursday afternoon gathering at the Settlement home.
Mrs. Minnie Crawford and two children from California will arrive Friday for a visit with her father, Hon. August Bergman, in the local area.
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