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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
3
The Freeport Journal receives a label from the International Typo graphical Union recognizing the use of Union labor in its mechanical departments. The award highlights the paper's commitment to organized labor standards and fair staffing practices.
The Journal will mail upon request to subscribers leaving the city in summer. Address changes require both old and new addresses. Notify THE JOURNAL at 97 Chicago Street by mail or phone with the new contact details.
Louis H. Burrell and Roscoe J. Carnahan announce as Republican candidates for Stephenson County State’s Attorney with primaries scheduled Aug 3 and Aug 8, 1908 respectively. They seek party support and urge Republican voters to participate.
Two notices announce runs for Stephenson County Circuit Clerk under Republican primaries. A H Wieman and W A Stevens pledge to seek the office subject to the August 1908 primary voters.
Entries announce Republican candidacy for state senate in the Twelfth District covering Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. Primary election set for August 8 with candidates William W Krape Freeport Th and J G McKenzie. Reuben R Tiffany of Freeport also seeks Republican nomination.
Several individuals announce candidacies for state representative in the 12th Senatorial District. Stephen Higney of Red Oak Il and T H Hollister of Freeport Al solicit Republican primary support for August 8 1908. J J Shaffer and William Ehrler also announce bids from Warren Ill and Minots noting the August 1908 primaries.
No Twilight league game last evening. Social visits reported among Eloise Kintzel Minnie Grothe Cora Koenig Lena Thrall L iebetrau Popkis and others. Movements include trips to Chicago Clinton Seward Milwaukee and St Louis with several relatives and local ties noted.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine states in a letter that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life after many years of use for coughs and colds. He claims it’s a reliable throat and lung remedy and would not be without it. The product has long headed throat and lung remedies and is sold with a guarantee at Joy Emmert’s drug store, 50c to 1.00, trial bottle free.
The Freeport High School 46th annual commencement is set for this evening at the Grand. The program includes a variety of speeches, music, and the presentation of diplomas by Hon. A Bergman, with a second night play and mantle speeches by Eunice Smith and Carl Schoeffel.
The junior Mantle speech voiced by Carl Schoeftel traces the transfer of the mantle from the 1908 seniors to the junior class. He urges the juniors to honor duties inherent in leadership as the powers of the seniors pass to them, outlining a reflective pledge for their upcoming tenure.
Deputy Saul of Lena told the Journal he believes T. T. Shank is alive despite friends’ theories. He cited a Milwaukee railroad office reply about a Savannah to Omaha ticket Shank bought and used, arguing against a river jump and noting family worry over his present location.
Beloit Free Press reports Beloit college commencement with alumnus Edward L. Burchard named among graduates. President Raton proclaims a secured 1,000,000 endowment including a 50,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie. Alumni spread across the country. annual commencements spark reunions.
Tom Moore of Cochran Georgia reports a bad instep sore healed after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He notes that less than half of a 25 cent box achieved a perfect cure. The product is sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
Miss Mabelle Marian Ryan daughter of Mr and Mrs T S Ryan of Freeport married Wallace H Hall late of Houstonville Ky The ceremony took place in a green white decor parlor with an arbor bell and family present Rev H M Markley officiated The couple will reside in Freeport with plans to tour the south including Kentucky relatives The reception featured music by Prof Burdett and Miss Vignette Briggs and guests numbered about fifty
The papal legation in Washington reports Rome has named Peter J MuLdoon as bishop of the new Rockford diocese and Father Paul Rhode of St Michael s Chicago as auxiliary bishop of Chicago to succeed MuLdoon Rhode, a Polish priest of notable ability, is to receive appointment papers today for transmission to Archbishop Quigley.
Fragmentary item notes J Burdett piano tuner and Brown and Dohlmeyer firm contact by phone and order. Unclear full context or date.
A letter from William Andrews notes Aurora seeks the next G A R state encampment, with Freeport urged to press its bid. The Chicago campfire discussion indicates Aurora plans a strong push, while Freeport prepares to back its own invitation, potentially in Rockford. Bishop Muldoon and Polish clergy moves are also discussed with Rome’s anticipated action.
Charles Franz stated this morning that he would travel to Chicago next week to confer with Charles B. Gregory about pushing ahead with the new gas and electric plants project in the city.
After 15 years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina says Dr Kings New Life Pills are the best pills ever sold and they are sold with a guarantee at Jos Emmerts drug store for 265 cents.
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