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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
4
A label issued to the Freeport Journal by the International Typo graphical Union. It recognizes that the paper employs union labor in its mechanical departments.
The Journal informs subscribers traveling in the summer months that the newspaper will be mailed on request. Changes of address must include both old and new addresses and may be made as often as desired. Send notices to The Journal at 07 Chicago Street.
Louis H. Burrell announces candidacy for Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County, subject to primary voters. The August 8 primary date is noted and Urges Republican support. Roscoe J. Carnahan also appears as a Republican candidate endorsement in the notice.
C R Wieman announces candidacy for circuit clerk of Stephenson county pending Republican primaries Aug 8. W A Stevens also declares candidacy for circuit clerk of Stephenson county subject to Republican voters decision at the Aug 8 primaries.
A set of public notices from William W Krape of Freeport TH 0 McKenzie and Reuben R Tiffany announce candidacies for the Republican nomination to the Illinois Twelfth Senate District, covering Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties, subject to the August primary election.
A series of brief notices from Stephen Rigney T H Hollister J J Shaffer and William Ehrler announce their candidacies for the Republican nomination for the Illinois General Assembly from the 12th senatorial district. The notices specify August primaries in 1908 and name districts Carroll Jo Daviess Stephenson counties and towns Red Oak Freeport Warren.
A Freeport round up of residents and visitors includes J A Garnes of Orangeville at a Freeport call, Walter Mack in Chicago for a convention, and C C Ward of Madison here for ball games. Others: L A Rhumberg of Dubuque, Edgar Eells of Winslow, D C Flinn of Streator, T Smith in Gitenee, D S Lenker of Shannon, Mr and Mrs Maher of Madison, Thomas Rockey in Chicago, Mrs J M Speer of Apple River, J J Bearer of Mt Carroll a Freeport guest, Morris Falkenstein en route to Orangeville to buy horses, Miss Elizabeth Adams of Scales Mound, Miss M M Stanton bound for Denver, Dan Murphy at Illinois Central depot visiting Milwaukee, Rev F Holke heading to Peotone for Evangelical conference, John Caldwell family visiting, J M Jeffrey of Clinton ill attending Golden Meadow board, Misses Sadie Fehr Delia Tive Louetta Machow at Lena Christian Endeavor, Key returning to Freeport.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King s New Discovery saved his life after years of use for coughs and colds. He says it is a reliable remedy for throat and lung complaints and would not be without it. The product has stood at the head of throat and lung remedies for about forty years and is sold under guarantee at Jos Emmerts drug store. 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
Pioneer lumberman and prominent Freeport citizen Dr. A McMillan died at Brewster house at 12 30 this morning from erysipelas. Born in Stormont County Canada November 26 1826 he moved to the United States in 1850 and to Freeport in 1863 where he partnered with James H. Smith in McMillan Smith lumber. He never married and leaves two brothers and three sisters in Canada. Funeral Friday at 10 from Brewster house with Rev F J Bate officiating. Interment in city cemetery.
Artificial Gems Emerick Barrett & Co exhibit a new jewelry line featuring a chemically made stone named the scientific sapphire. The imitation proves hard to distinguish from genuine gems.
Rumor says Green Bay will appoint a new manager with Jack Pickett, who umpired several local games, accepting the post. The change was expected to take effect today.
A. W. B. Johnson, buyer of the McPherson & Service stock, has traveled to Denver, Colorado, to spend three or four weeks. His family has been in the state for some time.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga writes that a stubborn foot injury healed after applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He says less than half a 25 cent box effected a perfect cure. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store.
The Committee on Supplies of the Board of Education Freeport District No 14h reserves bids for 725 tons of anthracite coal to be delivered to district school buildings. Bids are to be received until Thursday June 1 1908. The committee may reject any or all bids. Chairman C A Monsa Mara.
Lena June 17 The fourteenth annual convention of the Lutheran Young People's Association of Northern Illinois synod met at Amity Lutheran church with many ministers and delegates present. The event featured decorated interiors, program items including solos and sermons, and an after-program social with ice cream and cake. Several papers were delivered, including Dr S S Kauffman on Church Loyalty. Several local residents were mentioned visiting relatives in Freeport Jewell City Lily Park Craik and Freeport.
Mrs E J Walters spent the day at Orangeville. B P Hill attended the convention in Chicago. Charles Mohr of Portage was a Freeport caller. R H Stibgen of Britt Iowa visiting relatives. B F Brubaker attending the Chicago convention. C H Dement of Dubuque trans acted business in Freeport. T E White of Rockford was a Freeport caller. W J Young the bookman spent yesterday in Chicago buying goods. Miss Eleanor Dachroth of Nauvoo Ill is the guest of Mr and Mrs Charles Wheeland. Mrs Fred E Mann of Chicago visiting sister Mrs Reuben R Tiffany on Lincoln avenue. Miss Zell Mynard returned from La Crosse. J E Seidel of Orangeville has gone to Spokane Wash to make his home. Mrs M D Tarbox Miss Bessie Tarbox and Horace Tarbox of Chicago visiting Freeport. Frank M Keck, son in law of Mrs G F Blust, has returned to Allentown. Charles McDermott visiting at his daughter Mrs George Henderson then to Freeport to visit son Frank. Mrs W E Colburn of Chicago here visiting with Mrs J H Stealy and Mrs D Manning. This evening guest of Mrs Samuel Friedly at dinner.
Citizens of Forreston plan July Fourth celebrations. St. Catherine's guild to hold a cake sale at Huenkemeier's on Saturday June 20. W R C Sewing School meets tomorrow at Mrs Pookes’s home 804 Adams. National Protective Legion to meet next Friday evening at their hall. Rockey's to hold annual picnic Thursday June on Old Settlers' ground north of Cedarville. Frances and Arthur Pettepigee, Cornell graduates, to attend graduation in Mt. Vernon Ia. Ministering Ten Kings Daughters' circle to host basket picnic Wednesday afternoon 24th at Highland Park. Freeport Tribunal No. 90 Fraternal Tribunes to meet Friday June 19 with KK M Whitham of Aledo present.
Due to the High school commencement exercises the prayer meeting announced for Thursday evening will be held Friday evening at 7 40.
The Up-to-Date Tailor offers sack suits at 40.00 to close out spring and summer stock. Joan S Harpster advertises 139 Stephenson Street, Glldlw.
The senior class staged A Bachelor’s Romance last night, with strong acting from David Holmes played by Dwight Riner and a capable cast including Leta Best, Eunice Smith, Lina Steenrod, and Harold Reynolds. Director Fritz Kunz opened with the class prophecy, followed by Mantle speeches by Eunice Smith and Carl Schoeffel as the senior and junior orators.
The Senior class play is repeated tonight along with the class prophecy and the Senior and Junior minute speeches. Diplomas will be presented tomorrow evening at the Grand Opera House, where the commencement exercises will be held.
Real estate transfers include John Danimann to George Schaller for lot 7 block 24 Knowlton's second addition. Daniel C. Reed et al to Ulysses Metoes for part section 27 town 9 of Rock Run at 7000 dollars. Theresa Homan to Margaret Deery for lots 18 and 20 block 1 Johnson and Bennett's addition at 1600 dollars. Louis Djickes to John F F Haller for parts of lots 10 and 11 block 8 Guiteau's addition at 750 dollars.
Funeral services were conducted for Levi Henry this afternoon at 2:30 from the home of his daughter Mrs W P Wisdom at 164 Liberty Street. Rev F W Emerson officiated with interment in the city cemetery. Pallbearers named were W E Smith K P Knallath T Youngblood H B McCarthy I d Croffon and C N Jenks.
City council and mayor inspected the Third ward today amid a suit for damages filed against the city for sewer overflow. The planned storm sewer installation in the same district is under review by city officials.
Rockford June 17 Married and deserted within two weeks was Mrs. Gertie J. Koatal later known as Mrs. Newman. Her husband Robert A. Newman Way wed June 4. Justice Norton reported the bride’s 1908 divorce invalid for license. Newman allegedly avoided license in Freeport. The bride seeks legal clarity and details of Newman's representations for the license. She is in Minneapolis awaiting word while previously using Broadhead and Milwaukee origins.
Great interest surrounds the Globe park chautauqua opening July 4 and running for seventeen days. Officials note season ticket rates for those who buy in advance.
Tickets at $1.50 each mark the audience price for the upcoming assembly. William Sterling Battis, famed as the Dickens interpreter, will present Life Portrayals from Dickens. Battis crafts costumes and characters on stage, delivering true to life impersonations that are educational and highly entertaining.
Rev Ezra Flory pastor of the German Baptist Brethren church was adjudged insane at an inquest by County Judge Ward and jury. The condition is tied to overwork and study. He will be taken to the Watertown state hospital for treatment. Mrs Flory and three children will move to Dayton Ohio. He has served as pastor for just over a year and is not violent. The community offers sympathy to the family.
This Date in History lists prominent figures born or died on specific dates including John Wesley born 1703 in Epworth died 1791 in London, William Wing Maine first governor died 1852, Lewis Cass born 1782 died 1866, Sir Edward Burne Jones born 1833, and Regina Saskatchewan incorporated as a city in 1903 among other items.
Caroline H. Stoskopf transfers lot 1 in D S Brewster addition to Harry Stahl for 1600 dollars in a real estate transfer notice.
Co P Guenther & Co corner Galena avenue and street advertise Hindipo Nerve Tonic and Vitalizer. They guarantee satisfaction with a refund if no benefit, claiming it cures nervous debility insomnia and restores vitality, urging readers to try it at no risk.
In Rockford on June 17, ex-saloonists report shrinking trade for imitation beer as licenses become required for alcohol over one half percent after July 1. Many intend to close rather than risk violating the law under local option, while drinkers cling to real beer and reject imitations.
Jerry H Sherer Browntown Nellie Sargent Argyle Wallace H Hall Freeport Madelie M Ryan same William Witte Houston Mamie Maher Freeport Wm Dunnegan Pleasant Valley Adeline Dittmar same Boyd B H Lawyer Greenfield Irene Truesdell Freeport rank Anderson Freeport Magdaline Eberle same
After suffering indigestion for 15 years and spending over two hundred dollars, B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina says Dr King’s New Life Pills are the best pills ever sold. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store. 265c.
Local tailor lists sack suits priced at 38 and 40 dollars with a sale price of 30 dollars. Store located at 189 Stephens Street, described with a fragmented address line.
An advertisement features sack suits priced at 88.00 and 40.00 with a 430.00 stock, attributed to John S. Harpster The Up-to-Date Tailor located at 189 Stephen.
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