Burrell and Varnahan Seek Stephenson County State's Attorney Nomination
Louis H. Burrell announces candidacy for Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County subject to the August 4 1908 primary. Roscoe R Varnahan also seeks the Republican nomination with support requested from all Republicans for the August 8 primary.
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Stephenson Co
Louis H. Burrell
Tam
Stephenson County
Roscoer J
Varnahan
A. H Wieman
Crcuit
W.A. Stevens
Stephenson
Jo Daviess
Carroll
William W. Krape
Freeport
J.C. McKenzie
Reuben R. Tiffany
Illinois General Assembly
Sanatomy
Stephen Rigney
Med Oak
Carroll, JoDaviers
T. H. Hollister
Daviess
Geo
R. Morris
Lanark
Personal visits and travelers in and around Dixon
A list of residents and visitors moving through Dixon and nearby towns. individuals include J B J DuFour in Dixon, W A Beals in Chicago, Jay DeVore as business caller, Henry Brand from Peoria in Freeport, A F Williams at Mt Carroll, M W Hough of Peoria here today, Mrs A M Bell from Monroe in Freeport, Miss Anna DeMuth visiting Dixon, Mrs J D Lamb from Rockford visiting, C McGreery from Odell in Freeport, and other locals and travelers to Freeport, Milwaukee, Clinton, Chicago, St. Louis, Dubuque, and Wisconsin towns.
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W. AL. Beals
Chicago
Jay DeVore
Dixon
Henry Brand
Peoria
Freeport
A. F. Williams
Mt. Carroll
M. W. Hough
A. M. Bell
Monroe
Anna DeMuth
J. D. Lamb
Rockford
J. G. Riley
C. McGreery
Odell
Tll
Thomas H. Tash
L. &. Ross
Walnut
Ill
Heiko Revita
Silver Creek
Iowa
Happy wedding at Embury Parsonage in Harlem county
The quiet marriage of Miss Rae Steele and Mr. John A Mayer was solemnized at Embury NM church by Rev. Ray C Harker. Attended by Lotta Steele and Arthur Steele the couple planned a private ceremony and dinner for close friends before leaving for a honeymoon. They will reside at 610 Fifth Avenue Peoria after July 1.
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Rae Steele
Thos, Steele
Harlem Township
John A. Mayer
Charles IF. Mayer
Union Street
Embury
NM. E. Church
Ray C. Harker
Lotta Steele
Arthur Steele
Fifth Avenue
Peoria
Mayer
Baker & Wheeler Co
Freeport
Journal
W. F. Jungkunz
Northwestern University School of Pharmacy
Chicago
Rockford
Nelson House
Early Morning Wedding of Hildebrandt and Ditch
Miss Marie H Hildebrandt and Casper Ditch were married at 4 am at St Joseph Catholic church by Rev Kalvelage. Attendants were Miss Edna Snyder and Fred Lorenz. They plan a honeymoon to Monroe Madison and other Wisconsin cities and will reside in Lena where the groom will start in blacksmithing. The bride, born in Wisconsin, recently lived in Freeport. the groom works at Arcade Manufacturing.
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Arly
Marie H. Hildebrandt
Casper Ditch
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Kalvelage
Edna Snyder
Fred Lorenz
Margaret Hildebrandt
Chestnut Street
Monroe
Madison
Wisconsin
Lena
Freeport
Arcade Manufacturing Company
Dinner at the Country Club Tonight
About 21 couples will attend a dinner at the bungalow on Ridott road three miles east of town tonight. Members will arrive by interurban car automobile and private conveyance. This marks the first social sanction of the new organization. The club grounds cover about 40 acres in Maynard’s woods with space for golf links and outdoor amusements.
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Country Club
Ridott Road
Maynard's Woods
Trade Conditions Improve In Illinois Stores
Galena street merchant CGieorge Innenga reports overall good trade in Be & W. stores across cities, except Springfield due to heavy rains. He notes central Illinois corn lags behind the level seen in this region.
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Cgieorge Innenga
Galena Street
Be & W
Springfield
Eunenga
Illinois
Italian murder case baffling investigators in Wallace yards
Developments unfold as attorney BP Barosa from Chicago visits the scene and talks with Campagna in jail. Chief Silk remains reticent while police pursue a lead tied to Campagna and an alleged secret society. Carranto, though tied to the case by family, offers little help to authorities.
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Wallnvue Yards
Barosa
Chicago
Wallace Wards
Gronfide
Campagna
Silk
Chief Silk
Carranzo
Philip Carranto
Foot and hand crushed in Belvidere rail accident
John McCloy a Belvidere brakeman on a Chicago and Northwestern freight at Nelson was caught in a switch and crushed. The train passed over his foot and leg while his hand was partly crushed. Amputation of the front part of the foot was required but he will recover, though crippled for life. his brother signaled to stop the train too late. Daniel McCloy arrived from Belvidere. John was taken home to Belvidere after treatment.
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McCloy
C. G. Beard
Daniel McCloy
Belvidere
Story of Ole Bull and a Freeport gentleman tale
A Freeport gentleman recounts an Ole Bull story to illustrate habit and profanity. The great violinist often spoke harshly in any company and defended his rough language by saying it was merely habit, claiming no irreverence and equating it to a prayerful person's conduct.
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Ole Bull
Bull
Trouble in Owls Nest prompts realignment of Freeport group
Freeport Nest of Owls withdraws from its grand nest alliance and likely intends to join the American Order of Owls. The move signals a shift in loyalties among local owl fraternities and could affect regional affiliations and activities.
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Freeport Nest of Owls
The
Grand Nest
Order of Owls
Lincoln and Douglas Debate Fiftieth Anniversary in Freeport
The general committee plans the August 27 1908 celebration in Freeport with speakers United States Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver Col W T Davidson and Col Frank O Lowden. Dolliver will speak on Lincoln Davidson on Douglas and Lowden on Hitt. A larger gathering is expected than the original debate.
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Douglas
Freeport
United States
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Iowa
Lincoln
Col
W. T. Davidson
Lewiston
Frank O. Lowden
Congress
Robert R. Hitt
Dolliver
America
Col. Davidson
Stephen A. Douglas
Hitt
North Dakota primaries shape state and federal ticket
Special to the Journal Bismarck June 24 With the state voting in primaries tomorrow Republicans and Democrats in close contests. In the GOP Hansbrough seeks re election with three challengers C B Little of Bismarck Thomas F Marshall of Oakes and M N Johnson of Petersburg Little backed by the stalwarts Johnson by insurgents Do A Johnson of Minot and Treadwell Twitchell of Fargo lead the governorship race. Democratic hopefuls for most offices are numerous none oppose Governor John Burke. Senate candidates Cashel of Grafton and Purcell of Wahpeton contend for Hansbroughs seat.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
United States
Hansbrough
C. B. Little
Thomas F. Marshall
Oakes
M. N. Johnson
Petersburg
Little
Johnson
Do. A. Johnson
Minot
Treadwell Twitchell
Fargo
Leutenant
John Burke
Grafton
W. F. Purcell
Wahpeton
Cashel
Democratic State Central Committee
Purcell
State Senate
Former President Cleveland Expires Yet Again
The article recounts Grover Cleveland's terms, elections, and legacies plus family details. It notes his two presidential terms, the 1892 nomination, and the birth and names of his children including Ruth after which the child was nicknamed Baby Ruth, and the later birth of a son known as Grover Cleveland Jr.
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White House
Cleveland
Frances Folsom
Buffalo
Ruth
New York City
Princeton
Esther
Marion
Buzzard's Bay
Grover Cleveland, Jr
Richard
Buzzard’s Bay
Francis Grover
Farmers Picnic at Damascus Calls Rural Minds to Mecca
Tomorrow the Farmers association hosts its annual picnic at Damascus along Penatonicaw river. Rev. F W Emerson speaks on Our National Defenses, with Lena Imperial Band and readings by Silver Gishwiller. Events include 100 and 200 yard dashes, broad jump, shot put, hammer throw, and a tug of war.
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Damascus
Penatonica
Farmers’ Association
F. W. Emerson
Lena
Imperial Band
Silver Gishwiller
M. M. Baumgartner
Anna Mae Rawleigh
Christian Church Lawn Social Notice
The Christian Church Bible school will host a lawn social this evening at Rev. F. W. Emersons home 269 Douglas avenue. A program will be rendered and refreshments served. There is no charge but attendees should bring a free will offering for the Bible school. All are invited.
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Christian Church
Christian Church Bible School
F. W. Emerson
Douglas Avenue
Bible School
Home Grown Strawberries At Freeport Grocers
Freeport stores display a fine run of home grown strawberries with G Schoeffel reporting sales of 1000 baskets on Saturday as shoppers buy fresh fruit from local growers.
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Freeport
G. Schoeffel
Special Council Meeting To Act On Ordiances
Tomorrow evening the council will meet in special session to act on the annual appropriation ordinance and the plumbing inspection ordinance.
Two Flags From Raleigh Boy In Freeport Schools
J F Ferrell recounts a Raleigh boy in Freeport Illinois who told his teacher there are two flags. He explained two flags exist because grandpa keeps a United States flag downstairs while mother has a Confederate flag upstairs. The boy is son of Mr and Mrs N T Cobb formerly of Raleigh.
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J. F. Ferrell
West
Raleigh
Freeport
Inl
N. T. Cobb
Cobb
United States
Rest Room Needed to Aid Women and Children in Freeport
The Freeport Business Men's association advocates establishing a public comfort room for women and children visiting the city. The note stresses the store and shopping district would benefit and calls this a popular and sound investment for local and visiting patrons.
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Freeport Business Men's Association
Mystery of a Diamond Necklace at Majestic
At the Majestic today and tomorrow a new moving picture titled The Mystery of a Diamond Necklace will be shown. It is a wordless detective story that begins with the necklace theft in the east and ends in Colorado where detectives recover it. The scenes are thrilling and engaging, inviting repeat viewings.
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Majestic
Colorado
Birds Ruthlessly Slain Near Freeport Prompts Prosecutions
The Audubon Society warns that robing and other song birds are being ruthlessly slain around Freeport by careless youths and a mature class who should know better. It is believed evidence against offenders is accumulating and prosecutions will follow if the practice continues.
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Freeport
Freeport Cleaning Co Announces Rug and Carpet Cleaning Service
The Freeport House Cleaning Co will clean rugs carpets and mattresses on Thursdays and Fridays each week. Telephone orders to news phone white 6O8 or 342 and we will call and deliver. Stewart, Manager.
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Freeport House Cleaning Co
Stewart
67th Birthday Of Stuyvesant Fish
Stuyvesant Fish born June 24 1861 in New York son of Hamilton Fish secretary of state in Grant's cabinet. He started at Columbia 1871 then joined Illinois Central as clerk later secretary to the president and moved into banking. He rose rapidly in finance becoming NYSE member 1876 and director of Illinois Central. he served as president of Illinois Central until a defeat in 1888 amid the Harriman contest.
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Stuyvesant Fish
New York
Hamilton Fish
Grant
Columbia College
Mr. Fish
Illinois Central Railroad
New York Stock Exchange
Trindi# Central company
Illinois Central
Whtil
Harriman
Dr King’s New Life Pills praised in North Carolina
B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina says after 15 years of chronic indigestion and $200 spent, Dr King’s New Life Pills are the best. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store. 266. Read the Journal’s want column.
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Hest
Dr. King
B. F. Ayscue
Ingleside
N. C
Jos. Emmert’s
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