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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
3
The Preeport Journal receives the International Typos graphical Union label recognizing that its mechanical departments employ union labor. The award highlights union labor in production processes and the paper’s adherence to labor standards.
Roscoe J. Carnahan announces he will not seek the Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County. He notes primaries set for August 8 and urges Republican support in the upcoming election.
A. H. Wleman and W. A. Stevens announce their candidacies for Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County subject to the Republican primaries on August 8. Both seek the party's nomination in the upcoming election.
U C McKenzie and Reuben R Tiffany announce candidacies for the Republican nomination for the Twelfth Senatorial District seat covering Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. Primary election dates cited August 8 and August 5 with requests for voter support and party voters.
Stephen Higney of Red Oak II, T H Hollister of Freeport II, J J Shaffer, J Ehrler of Warren II announce candidacies for Illinois General Assembly. Each urges Republican support in the August 8, 1908 primaries for the Twelfth Senatorial District comprising Carroll Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties.
The Journal will mail to subscribers leaving the city in summer. Changes of address must include old and new addresses. Send notices to The Journal at 97 Chicago Street or call for details.
A cloudburst drenched shoppers and shut down downtown streets. Madison and Dodgeville branches of Liners Central experienced washouts, with trains delayed and tracks washed out near Red Oak Orangeville and Hollandale. Telegraph and telephone lines suffered some outages, trees fell, and windows were damaged at Ed Bengston’s shop. total damage around 75 dollars.
Old resident notes Milt McLenahan of Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, in the city renewing old acquaintances. He has served nearly forty years in his current role after earlier work here with William Walton. His brother George McLenahan, former pressman for the Journal 1907-1959, now lives near Sibley, Iowa, and recently underwent a painful operation with health impaired.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine states in a letter that King’s New Discovery saved his life after years of use for coughs and colds. He says it reliably treats throat and lung complaints and would not be without it. The remedy, nearly forty years at head of throat and lung treatments, is sold with a Jos. Emmert drug store guarantee, 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottle free.
Proposals will be received by the purchasing agent of the Stephenson county Board of Supervisors until 12 o clock noon Saturday June 20 1908 for 50 tons of anthracite coal to be delivered to the courthouse and jail in Freeport. The right to reject any or all proposals is reserved. John Bamberger purchasing agent.
Boston hosts the General Federation of Women's Clubs ninth biennial convention with thousands of delegates arriving. Sessions open tomorrow at Symphony hall with a Boston Symphony Orchestra welcome concert. Governor Guild and Mayor Hibbard will speak at the opening. Mrs Decker presides. Activities include council meetings, discussions on federation duties, an excursion, and addresses by Mrs Denison and Professor Zueblin.
The Galena Home Coming association outlines a week from August 17 to 22 with daily events. Highlights include bands from Galena High, Elizabeth cornet, Elliott of Warren, and Cuba City Military, plus political rallies on Thursday and Friday. Soldiers and sailors day will feature Judge Rippin and colleagues, urging broad attendance and a Cubs game likely on Friday.
The Matter family held its fourteenth annual picnic in Folgate's Grove Cedarville with sixty attendees. Historian Miss Cora Matter reported no deaths since the last reunion, four marriages and five births. Officers elected: President S. Fl. Matter Vice President Ss. T. Best Secretary W. J. Matter Treasurer S. Markel Historian Miss Cora Matter.
Miss Alice Bidwell departs New York for Europe and plans to be away through September. Mr Willis Ludlow, two children, and Mrs Ludlow with Miss Hattie will leave early July to join the family for a European tour. Sunny Side will close for the summer until their return.
An old ad from C P Guenther & Co announces Hindipo as a remedy for kidney and nervous ailments including Bright's disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel and bladder inflammation. It offers mail delivery prepaid for 50 cents and six boxes for 2.50 under a positive guarantee.
In La Crosse on June 21, La Crosse defeated Freeport 11 to 2 after late pitching by Eberle to clinch the series. Earlier results show Freeport beating La Crosse 5 to 3, with Wausau 4 Fond du Lac 0 and Madison 3 Rockford 2. Open date today. games tomorrow include Wausau at Freeport and Oshkosh at La Crosse.
Fond du Lac and Wausau clash with a rough afternoon as the visitors wake to contest and lumberjacks stumble. Parish and Stang supply batteries while Lang, Bartos and Erickson contribute on offense.
Oshkosh defeated Green Bay 4 to 2 in Oshkosh led by Batteries Pinkney Warren and McCloskey Johnson. Madison beat Rockford 3 to 2 in twelve innings with Butcher Whitmore and Rorebaugh involved in scoring plays. Wausau dominated Fond du Lac as Dunbar held opponents to two hits after the first inning with strong support.
Wausau and Freeport prepare for a pivotal series as Wausau leads in hitting percentage and Freeport contemplates a home stretch of thirteen games. Wan sau aims to extend its winning run while Fleming debuts, adding strength to the Champs lineup amid a race for first with the Lumberjacks.
A circulated report claimed Lynch signed Jack Warhop from the Freeport club, who helped nearly win the pennant for the Illinois town. W. C. Reinig counters the rumor as baseless, noting it would cost $1,000 or more to acquire Warhop and that such high bids are unlikely.
Frank Shugart, long time second baseman for Rockford, has signed with the Cubs. The transfer follows Rockford’s release to reduce salary costs by the Reds. Shugart and Lynch will form a quick double at the second sack.
Jimmy Fleming, former outfielder for Fond duo Lae club and Madison this season, has been signed by Freeport. Fleming is described as a good fielder and a sure hitter.
Wausau pitcher Potter, loaned to Merrill for the exhibition, strained his arm during the matchup while attempting to outplay his hosts. The incident highlights a tense interclub showcase and Potter’s notable commitment to the game.
Tommy Mee, longtime third baseman for the Senators, has signed with Bubser of Qoshkosh. The fast infielder departs amid Madison fan regrets over his move to the new club.
A local price dispute centers on Danny Green and Brad Robinson with concerns raised over asking costs. Negotiations paused as buyers seek lower figures and organizers assess fair market value amid rising rates.
Milwaukee outfielders have been offered to the Rockford club but management of the Reds is reportedly balking at the price.
Local railroad clerks met the Dubuque Illinois Central contingent in the city yesterday and defeated them 8 to 4. Batteries listed as Dus buque Fish and Jones Reagan Freeport Steffen Tracy Mertz. Enthusiasm runs from here to root for the home bog a.
Rockford adds Schirch Schurch from Green Bay to its roster, securing a player previously with the Packers organization. The move strengthens Rockford's backcourt depth and signals continued effort to bolster their lineup this season.
Watson played an exhibition game against Merrill City on Thursday and won 3 to 0.
Community invitation for a Tuesday evening supper on June 28 in the conservatory of the 1st English Lutheran Church. Catered for a per‑item price, includes a menu of unusual alliterative dish names. Adults and children urged to attend. committee in charge with tutoring noted by Jane M. Goddard.
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