Timetable and Train Services for Freeport to Chicago Route
Schedule details list arrival and departure times for multiple legs including Freeport to Chicago and Westbound connections. Notes cover freight and passenger services No 256 No 281 No 29 and No 282, daily and Sunday-only services, equipment descriptions, and key connections at Rockford Belvidere Beloit Janesville Harvard and DeKalb. John F Daly, Agent.
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W. Rowley
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Harvard
Spring Valley
Pacific Coast
John F, Daly
Passenger and freight schedules for Rock Island corridor
Train timetable notes from Rock Island section showing passenger and freight connections to Milwaukee Chicago Dubuque and westward routes. Mentions Maple Leaf Route agents J Swetty and WM Neese with departures from Rock Island at 7 am and connections to Des Moines Omaha Cedar Rapids Madison Janesville and Madison, plus Chicago Express and Dubuque passenger services.
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Rock Island
Daven- Pout Overseere Passenge
Chicago
Milwaukee
Janesville
Madison
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Points
North
South Dakota
J.B. Sweaty
Dubuque
St Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Kansas City
Renee Vee Wee
Om. Bagenge
Train Service Update for Forreston Route
A brief transit notice shows departures from East to Forreston. CUSHO L lvycom Forreston 4340 pin low pin Daily except Sunday.
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Forreston
CUSHO
Rockford Interurban Schedule Links Freeport and Cities
WM. Neese, agent, notes weekday and Sunday interurban car times between Freeport and Rockford with connections to Beloit Janesville Belvidere Elgin Aurora and Chicago area. Timetables show morning departures 6:35 am and subsequent hourly runs, with Sunday service varied.
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Freeport
Distear
Freeport Ec
Rockford
Doug
Agea
Uwe
Preeport
Elgin
Aurora Chivayge
WM. Neese
The Daily Journal Delivers Citywide Service
The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery available to all neighborhoods. Residents can access daily newspaper copies with broad distribution options and standard subscription plans.
Wanted Help Wanted Classified Entries Mixed in
Multiple small ads seek staff and rentals including a second girl for Mrs Oscar Taylor and a bookkeeper or stenographer with references. Also numerous room and house rentals around Union St Galena Ave Elk St Arcade Ave and nearby streets listing features such as front rooms modern conveniences heat gas and water. Local names include Mrs I K Schofield Clifton Cottage John Buuscher Jr J Q Scott and Wim Walton Nephews with various box numbers and dates.
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Union ‘St
Groom
Galena Ave
Elk St
Wim. Walton Nephews
Clifton Cottage
I. KB. Schofield
Hardin St
J. Q. Scott
North
Taft Wins Nomination At Republican Convention
Taft secured the presidential nomination on the first ballot amid a near chaotic, days long convention. The roll call in a noisy 1908 convention saw Taft win by 702 votes and be chosen unanimously for the presidency. The vice presidential ballot sparked a La Follette Roosevelt wave before party leaders restored order.
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Ohio
Chicago
United States
William H. Taft
Taft
Nomination Scene as Roosevelt Emerges at Convention
The vast amphitheater erupts as Roosevelt is named for president amid cheering by Ohio delegates and Tart states. A blue banner and shouted chants mark the climax, then the crowd settles into a fevered but fading roar after hours of anticipation.
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Burtey
Ohio
Wertnesday
Roosevelt
Roll Call Totals Pin Taft Victory Across States
The roll call results show Taft leading with 491 votes over rivals across multiple states, with a total delegate count of 880 and Taft's majority. After the announcement crowds cheered as delegates rushed to join the bandwagon and rally for the next day’s activities.
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Taft
Fairbanks
Georgia
Indiana
New Hampshire
New Jersey
South Carolina
Hluehes
New York
Virginia
Foraker
Ohio
Wireling
District of Columbia
Kanox
Pennsylvania
LerFollette
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Gener
Woodford
Knox
Routell
E Henry
la Follette
Tou. Ms
Another Cyclone of Noise Ends for LaFollett and Roosevelt
The convention stretched into the late afternoon after seven hours of continuous session. Dull eloquence gave way as the decks cleared and Roosevelt and LaFollett prepared for the conclusion of the proceedings.
Nominating Convention Debates Shape Wisconsin Platform
The report of the resolutions committee and a pivotal loyalty report by Labotlette surfaced as key features of the nominating process. Cooper of Wisconsin presented contrasting views while a clash over socialist doctrines spurred strong party lines. Gov disaly of Dadillon delivered a notable address as Bookwalter of bidandapoulis faced sharp recall from opponents.
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Resolutions Committee
Adherty
Labotlette
Witeh
Ly Cooper
Wisconsin
Othote Tite
Geseinst Cothdiathans
Gerda Mota
Hadrbarus
Disaly
Dadillon
Bidandapoulis
They Come In Mocks
A Baltimore Sun note jokes about how wealth and a lack of a will can attract many relatives, highlighting family dynamics and inheritance humor.
Convention Nominates Fairbanks Amid Steam Roller Talk
The convention hailed Fairbanks with a cutting allusion to a steam roller crushing opposition. A fervent speech by General Woolford supported the governor’s candidate. Ohio’s McCoy introduced Paraker and the Georgia delegate Mere dedecote voiced strong praise. Voters and states rallied for Knox and Taft.
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Gepeech
Fairbanks
Willell
Hushes
Woolford
Cansidaer
Paraker
Peadece
AL McCoy
Ohio
Mere Dedecote
Crorcia
Getante
Peratier
Taft Receives Early Postballot Congratulatory Messages
Washington reports rapid backing for Taft after Chicago ballot results. Telegrams of praise arrive from Speaker Cannon Governor Hughes and Senator Knox Highlights include cordial wishes from Vice President and Alice Roosevelt Longworth and a warm reaction from Taft and Cortelyou Taft also greets University Club members who visit to offer congratulations.
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Washington
Chicags
Taft
Cannon
Hughes
Foraker
Knox
Nick
Alice
Cortelyou
War Department
University Club
Damascus Farmers Picnic Sets June 28 Program
The Damascus farmers picnic returns this year on Thursday June 28 with a program led by president John Stocks and secretary J A Phillips. Reverend F W Emerson speaks on Our National Defenses, Lena Imperial band performs, and acts include Silver Gishwiller reading Dr M M Baumgartner song Anna Mae Radleigh recitation. Athletic events listed: 100 yard dash broad jumps 200 yard dash shot put hammer throw tug of war.
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Damascus
John Stocks
Picnic Association
J. A. Phillips
F. W. Emerson
Lena Imperial Band
Silver Gishwiller
M. M. Baumgartner
Anna Mae Radleigh
Allen's Foot-Ease promotes rested feet and comfort
A powder to shake into shoes relieves swollen damp feet, aching and tired feet, blisters and callous spots. Cures chilblains bunions and sweating feet and gives rest. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c trial package free. Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy.
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Allen
Aes Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Community events lineup for June and July
June 1 Alumni supper at the high school gym, June 2 Sons of Veterans social at K of G Hall, June 21 Memorial service of Odd Fellows and Farmers' plente at Damascus, June 30 St. Margaret's guild dance, June and July Good Roads meeting of Freeport Business Men's Association, July 1 Knights of Columbus to initiate large class.
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High School
Odd Fellows
Farmers’ Plente
Damascus
Sons of Veterans
K. of
St. Margaret's Guild
Good Roads
Freeport Business Men’s Association
Knights of Columbus
Hirge
Typewriter and Carbon Ape Sale at Pattison & Kryder Stand
Offered at cut prices at the Pattison and Kryder stand for Typewriter and Carbon Ape products. Hurry before stock is exhausted.
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Pattison & Kryder
Proposals Open for Coal by Stephenson County Board
Proposals will be received by the purchasing agent of the Board of Supervisors of Stephenson county until 12 o clock noon Saturday June Y0 108 for 10 tons of autharactie coal to be delivered at the courthouse and jail in the city of Freeport. The purchasing agent reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. JOAN BAMBERGER purchasing agent.
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Board of Supervisors
Stephenson County
City of
Freeport
Horses Wanted for Sale at Hayes & Ket tle's Livery
MorriS Falkenstein advertises 100 head of horses of all kinds wanted seeking high market price. Horses to be at Hayes and Kettle's livery barn until June 16. Leave word at the barn if you have horses for sale.
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Hayes& Kettle’s
Above Barn
Morris Falkenstein
Hindipo Nerve Tonic Promises Cure and Guarantee
C P Guenther & Co announces Hindipo the new nerve tonic and restorer. They guarantee satisfaction or refund with mail orders and offer Blue Label Extra Strength boxes at 40 cents or 1.00. Located at Galena avenue and street corner.
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C. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Personal Record: Local Social Notes From Rockford Area
Miss Juna Shoesmith visits Lena today and many residents travel to Chicago, Rockford, Freeport, and other nearby cities for visits, business, and events. Notables include Mrs. W S Weinhold Everts trip, Miss Emma Samm visiting Silver Creek, and university students returning for summer vacation. Mayors and politicians attend Dixon Sterling trip supporting Douglas Pattison, while clubs plan meetings in Boston.
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Juna Shoesmith
Lena
W. S. Weinhold
Everts
Mayor Dittmar
H. Poffenberger
F. Franz
Dixon and
Sterling
Douglas Pattison
Gertrude Converse
H. D. Bentley
S. E. Raines
Boston
Pyrene Federation of Woman's Clubs
A. M. Nation
Eloise
Chebouse
Ill
G. E. McAfee
Chicago Amusement Venues Warned Over Child Labor
More than five hundred managers of Chicago theaters concert halls nickel shows and public amusement parks received warning letters from State Factory Inspector Edgar T Davies as a first step in a drive against child labor. Parents may also be held responsible when they permit children under sixteen to work in these venues.
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Chicago
Edgar T. Davies
Valley Forge anniversary marked by Maryland Bay dedication
Representatives of patriotic societies from about six states gathered at Valley Forge to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the 1778 evacuation of Valley Forge by the American Army. The main event was the dedication of the Maryland Bay, part of the Cloister of the Colonies in the Washington Memorial Chapel.
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Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Maryland Bay
Washington Memorial Chapel
Local decorator completes arts and crafts interiors in Freeport
Mr. R. S. Wise, with offices in the Hettinger building, finishes interior decoration in the arts and crafts style for the Horse shoe cafe and Krehl & Winter’s barber shop. The work proves that Made in Freeport expresses local styling and avoids importing exterior design.
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R. S. Wise
Hettinger
Krehl & Winter
Freeport
Party for Guest Welcomes William Morean Home
Mr and Mrs Fred Rehbeck of West street hosted a small gathering last evening in honor of William Morean of Adair Iowa who returned home this morning He is a former employee of George Swarts drug store and is welcomed by many friends who hope he visits more often.
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Fred Rehbeck
West Street
William Morean
Adair
Morean
George Swarts’ Drug Store
Miss Emma Kraft Hosts Shower for Emma Schmitt Ahead of June 26 Wedding
Shawnee street hostess Miss Emma Kraft entertained at a congratulation shower for Miss Emma Schmitt. The event honored her forthcoming marriage to Fred Burkhardt of Silver Creek set for June 26. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a delightful evening.
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Emma Kraft
Shawnee Street
Emma Schmitt
Fred Burkhardt
Silver Creek
Second Presbyterian Picnic at Globe Park Set One Week Away
One week from today the annual Second Presbyterian church picnic will be held at Globe park. Extensive preparations for the comfort of attendees are under way and a most enjoyable outing is anticipated.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Globe Park
High School Student Pursues Chemistry Problem at Chicago
Mr. Eugene M. Phillips of the science department will spend his vacation at the University of Chicago to work out a chemistry problem he has had on hand for some time.
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Eugene M. Phillips
Department of Science
University of Chicago
STANDARD AUTHORS Bindings at Pattison Kryder Stand
Readers find a selection of bindings titled Standard Authors in various bindings, including complete sets and broken volumes, displayed at Pattison and Kryder's GHD stand.
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Pattison & Kryder
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