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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
4
A label is issued to the Freeport Journal recognizing it employs union labor in its mechanical departments. The recognition highlights the newspaper’s collaboration with the International Typo graphical Union.
Louis H. Burreliel announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County. The primaries are August. Roscoe J. Carnahan also announces, urging Republican support. The notices invite GOP voters to participate in the August primary.
A. H. Wieman and W. A. Stevens announce their candidacies for Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County subject to Republican primaries in August. The statements appear as formal declarations seeking the party vote in the upcoming election.
A draft shows candidates J C McKenzie and Reuben Tiffany announcing Republican primary bids for the Twelfth and Seventh Senatorial districts. Both lists note districts comprised of Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties and call for primary elections on dates in August 1908.
A set of candidate announcements for the Illinois General Assembly from the Twelfth senatorial district. Stephen Higney of Red Oak T. H. Hollister of Freeport J D Shaffer and William Ehrler of Warren each seek Republican support at the August 1908 primaries.
The JOURNAL will be mailed on request to subscribers leaving the city during summer. Changes of address must include old and new addresses. Send notices to THE JOURNAL at 97 Chicago Street by mail or telephone.
A string of social notes lists visits and travels of residents and guests. Peter C. Bowers travels to Polo. Arthur T. Cook and Miss Ella Ryan visit Freeport. Mrs. R. C. Howe calls from Orangeville. others from Monroe, Dodgeville, Orangeville, Dodgeville, Appleton, Chicago, Amboy, Waukegan, Belvidere, Mineral Point, Pleasant Hill, Clarno, Rockford, Sterling, Dixon, Madison, Williamsport, Millersburg and more are noted as spending time with friends or relatives or visiting in Freeport and area towns. Train crew H. G. Duckwitz and Herron plan a northern Wisconsin fishing vacation. Laura Hoefer returns from Oberlin for family time.
Six graduates will receive diplomas at the St Josephs parochial school commencement tomorrow afternoon in Pins Hall. The program includes music salutatory by Mdna A Luce valedictory by Teresa Vappe and presentation of diplomas by Rev Father Clemens Kalvelage. Plays set for Thursday June 25 are The Mysterious Artist in English and Die Preisarbeit in German.
Proposals for 1410 tons of anthracite coal to be delivered to the Freeport court house and jail must be received by the purchasing agent of Stephenson County by 12 o clock noon on Saturday June 20 1908. The agent reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. John Bamberuger purchasing agent.
Coroner Baumgartner held an inquest into the death of Jessie M. Baldauf at her father's home. The jury found death caused by a gun shot inflicted in a personal crisis. Jessie, recently home from Frances Shimer Academy, had struggled over a failing grade in arithmetic. At about 7 pm she loaded a 16 gauge shotgun in her room, placed the muzzle at her stomach, and shot herself, dying five hours later. Funeral services were held at the German Evangelical church and burial followed at the German Evangelical cemetery in Jefferson township.
Two hundred season tickets were subscribed at a parish meeting. The Ladies Aid Society handles sales for Globe Park events starting July 4 for seventeen days. The Rounds Ladies Orchestra under H O Rounds and Flora Sprague Rounds headlines with broad acclaim and a full July 4 concert.
Cherry Blossom Camp R N A will host a card party Wednesday evening in K of G hall with public invited. W E Boyer recently opened a dry goods and boot and shoe store at Evarts and invites friends to visit his new shop.
The Stephenson County Farmers picnic will be held on Thursday June 25 at Damascus with Rev B W Emerson as principal speaker. Several parties will go up the river from Freeport in launches.
William J. Hall has returned from a fishing expedition at Round Lake Wisconsin. Addison Bidwell who accompanied him is expected tomorrow evening or Thursday morning
An 8100 reward notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh and urges readers to submit testimonials. The advertisement claims to cure by building up blood and constitution and offers a $100 reward for any failure, listing Cheney & Co of Toledo as publishers and 75 cents for purchase plus a recommendation to take Hall's Family Pills for consumption.
The Daily Journal announces all city areas receive the newspaper weekly, ensuring residents access to local news. The distribution expansion underscores the paper’s commitment to broad community coverage and timely reporting.
Wiscon sin Illinois baseball clubs test a two game Sunday admission scheme to boost revenues paying players and salaries. Lumberjacks arrive to face champions in a two game set with refunds or tickets for a future game. President Moll approves adjustments including postponement rules and a thirteen man roster by July. Wausau and Freeport schedule a double header tomorrow with a 2 pm first pitch. rain threatens only today. Crockett returns to Clinton. Miles Barlow resumes prior role. Fleming joins, Ives shoulder issue tracked. church revival scenes described with Bishop and Rev Schwab addressing a large crowd.
Sterling Iowa beat Rockford in a Wisconsin Illinois League exhibition game 4 to 3. Rogers pitched steadily for Sterling allowing seven hits, with Rockford scoring all its runs in the seventh and ninth innings. Batteries Ropers and Coulon for Sterling, Thades and Bermack for Rockford.
Promises cure for p ys pepsia indigestion constipation sour stomach sick headache malaria biliousness tor pid liver and jaundice by acting on liver and digestive organs. Claims perfect digestion, stomach cleansing, bowel regulation. Priced at 20 cents per box with money back guarantee. Sold by C P Guenther and Co druggists at corner Galena avenue and Galena street.
The Freeport Hotel Cleaning Co will clean rugs carpets and mattresses on Thursdays and Fridays each week. Telephone orders to News Phone white 608 or 352 and we will call and deliver the same day. W. C. Stewart, Manager. 6-23diw.
Jane M Goddard advertises tutoring in all elementary and high school branches and shorthand at 293 Stephenson Street. The Journal's want column lists this service for local students seeking help after school.
The Florence Frangelical Church reopened on June 19 after renovation and enlargement. Thirty years earlier Bishop Thomas Bowman D. D. of Allentown, Pa., then a leading figure in the Evangelical Association, is noted as a historical reference in the article.
The text notes a community reaching a milestone with a splendid new house of worship featuring many modern improvements. About $2,500 was needed in addition to voluntary help. All was cheerfully given, and the congregation rejoices with the church and pastor Rev. G. J. Degenkolb over the successful completion of the enterprise.
Peoria visitors and residents are noted in Freeport today with mentions of J. S. Blount C. J. Scranton M. W. Rotchford J. E. Kirkwood L. Perkins L. R. James W. F. Sterns and wife A. C. Weise and families. Du rand visits and kinship ties appear as David B. Graham travels with a horse purchase. Henry Ludlow of Monroe and Dr. J. Leon Parker family gatherings anchor a day of local social exchanges.
Very low round trip rates offered to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and North Pacific Coast points daily from June to September 6 via the Union Pacific North Western Line. Liberal return limits and flexible routes with favorable stopovers. See any ticket agent for full particulars.
Born in Port Huron Michigan on June 23 18837 he served as private in the Eighth Michigan Cavalry rising to major. He later served in the Michigan legislature and as Port Huron mayor, but his fame rests on founding four fraternal beneficiary societies now totaling over 700000 members. He led one branch of the order of Maccabees and helped organize the National Fraternal Congress becoming an early president.
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