Nashville line to be abandoned by Illinois Central and Southern
An official notice states the Illinois Central and Southern Railways will relinquish the Tennessee Central railway on July 1. The line, owned by a H. Clay Pierce syndicate, will be operated as an independent property by G. W. Ristine after a New York conference selected him as president. Through service between Chicago and Nashville ends with the last through passenger and freight trains this Tuesday. Traffic relations with the Tennessee Central will continue. The lease option was discussed but the line will be abandoned. The Hopkinsville to Nashville section and the Nashville to Harriman Junction section cover about 235 miles in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
the Southern Railroads
Tennessee Central Railroad
H. Clay Pierce
St. Louis
New York
George W. Ristine
Colorado Midland Road
Tennessee Central
Ristine
Nashville
Southern Railway
Ilinois Central
Chicago
Cmopany
Middle West
L. ¢. Fritch
J.T. Harahan
Fritch
Southern
Tilmot& Central
Hopkinsville
The
Harriman Junction
Pennsylvania
Morrisville
New Discovery Cough Remedy Claim by Naples Man
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine touts Dr King s New Discovery as life saving for coughs colds throat and lung complaints in a letter. The forty year old remedy is advertised as a preventive for pneumonia and healer of weak lungs, sold under guarantee at Jos Emmerts drug store with 50c and 1 00 prices and a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Surrey to Oakland Transportation Offer From White Schoolhouse
Beginning Saturday afternoon June 27 regular transportation will be furnished from White school house to Oakland cemetery Wednesday and Saturday afternoons of each week until further notice. Round trip tickets from White school house cost 14 cents, available from the driver. Oakland Cemetery Association sponsors the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White School House
Oakland Cemetery
Criver
Burdett Piano Tuner Orders at Brown & Dobrever
J Burdett, a piano tuner, places orders at the Brown and Dobrever shop, listed with a curious notation about a face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Burdett
Brown É& Dobrever Nor Prone
Freeport House Cleaning Co announces weekly rug care service
The Freeport House Cleaning Co will clean Rugs Carpets and Mattresses on Thursdays and Fridays each week. Telephone orders to new phone white 608 or 353 and we will call and deliver the same day. W. C. STEWART Manager. 6-23d1w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport House Cleaning Co
W. C. Stewart
Week Ahead in 1904: Taft to Be Replaced by Wright
Special to the Journal reports that on Tuesday next Secretary of War William H. Taft will resign and General Luke E. Wright of Tennessee will succeed him. Taft plans limited public appearances while preparing for the presidential campaign. The week features Democratic conventions in Minnesota, Maine, Montana and Iowa, provincial events in Canada, and major conferences in London and Edinburgh. A key sports note: Joe Gans vs Battling Nelson for the lightweight title in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Luke E. Wright
Journal
Washington, D. C
William H. Taft
Tennessee
Denver
Social-Labor Party
de Leon
New York City
Minnesota
Maine
Iowa
Sioux City
Montana
Canada
Quebec
Calgary
Atlantic
United States
International Council Meeting of
Congregational Churches
Edinburgh
Lambeth Conference
Pan-Anglican Conference of Bishops
London
National Educational Association
Cleveland
Young People’s Christian Union
National
Lena Prepates for Picnic of Equity Bands in Illinois
The second annual picnic of the American Stars of Equity and the band tournament will be held Wednesday July 15 in northern Illinois. A 409 musician brass band contest, prizes including 100 cash a Lyon Healy cornet and uniforms, plus speeches, a ball game and athletic events are planned under Prof. G W Cochrane. Twelve bands have promised to attend and more are invited from northern Illinois with special train service being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Consolidated Band
Lyon & Healy
G. W. Cochrane
Illinois
Club Women at Reception on Final Convention Day
Boston June 28 The General Federation of Women’s Clubs holds its ninth biennial convention with 3000 plus attendees at a reception hosted by President Mrs Sarah S Plate Decker at the Vendome. An organ recital by B L Whelpley followed at Symphony Hall and a vesper service led by Mrs Mary Wooley of Mount Holyoke College. Delegates conclude a week of discussions and prepare for officer elections tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Federation
Sarah S. Plate Decker
Hotel Vendome
B. L. Whelpley
Symphony Hall
Mary Wooley
Mount Holyoke College
Timelines of notable events by date in history
Key historic moments include 1701 Brouillon becomes Acadia governor, 1829 Philadelphia Inquirer first issue, 1852 Henry Clay dies born 1777, 1868 Meade takes command of Army of the Potomac, 1864 St Hilaire rail wreck claims ninety lives, 1871 British Columbia joins Canada, 1895 Thomas Henry Huxley dies born May 4 1825.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques Francois de Brouillan
Acadia
Philadelphia Inquirer
Henry Clay
Gen. Meade
Gen. Hooker
Army of the Potomac
St. Hilaire
Quebec
British Columbia
Dominion of Canada
Thomas Henry Huxley
Doan's Ointment Endorsed by Freeport Resident
Freeport citizens endorse Doan's Ointment for itching skin conditions. ML Mayer of 51 Homer Street testifies after eight years that two boxes cured his stubborn eczema and he has since recommended it to many friends. Sold by all dealers, price 9 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Dean
ML. M. Mayer
Homer Street
Ill
Emmett
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Water Rents Due at Freeport Water Co Office
Water rents are due semi annually at the Water Co. office 194 Van Buren St. by July 1 1908. A 10 discount applies to bills paid in full on or before the date. Office hours include evenings from June 26 to July 1 inclusive. Customers urged to take advantage of the discount. Freeport Water Company new alt-1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Water Co
van Buren St
Freeport Water Company
Birthday of J Q A Ward, Noted American Sculptor
John Quincy Adams Ward born June 29 1830 in Urbana Ohio. Famed sculptor with studio in New York City for 45 years and leader roles at Fine Arts Federation Metropolitan Museum of Art and National Sculpture Society. Notable works include The Freedman Pilgrim and statues of Beecher Thomas Perry Washington Putnam Hancock across major eastern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quincy Adams Ward
Urbana
Ohio
Henry K. Browne
Washington
New York City
Ward
Fine Arts Federation
Metropolitan Museum of Arts
National Sculpture Society
Boston
Pilgrim
Central Park
New York
Henry Ward Beecher
George H. Thomas
Commodore Perry
General Washington
Israel Putnam
General Hancock
Hartford
Newport
East
Senatorial Committee Set Meeting at DeSoto House
A meeting of the Senatorial committee of the 2nd Senatorial district will be held at the DeSoto house in Galena at 1 p m on July 3. The notice calls for committee members to attend and discuss district matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeSoto House
Galena
Grand Family Medicine Praised For Digestion Strength
Mr Frank Conlan of 455 Houston St New York commends Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver troubles and weakness. The tonic purifies blood regains vigor and is sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Jos. Emmert’s
Daily Journal Delivery Extends Across City
The Daily Journal will be delivered to every city area for five days a week, ensuring timelier access to news for all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daily Journal
Lve
Notice of public sale of personal effects at Wilcoxon building
Public auction to sell at the highest bid the personal effects of WT A Berg and Belix Carato deceased. Sale at Wilcoxon building Freer port TH on Wednesday July 1 at 10 oclock in the forenoon. Dated June 1. Luis M. M L BatewakreNein deputy coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norice Thact
Ly Oflice
Wilcoxon
Freerport
A. Berg
Belix Carato
A.D Luis
M. ML. BatewakreNein
Daputcy
Town Board Meeting Announces Friday Audit Session
Town Board will hold a regular meeting Friday evening July 3 at 7 30 p m to audit bills. Citizens with town bills should present them at once at the town clerk's office City Drug Store corner Galena and Van Buren streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Store
Galena
van Buren
Michael Steffen
Best Pills Ever Sold Guarantee Dr King's Life Pills
After suffering 15 years from chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina says Dr King's New Life Pills are the best pills ever sold. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
B. F. Ayscue
Ingleside
N. C
Jos Emmert
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Galena Street
Duer & Foll
Ini
Lonsdale
Turkey
India
Notion Bargains
DeLong
Worth
Luonhutenh
Lee
Bern
Gee
Fworth
Rockford
Ren
Ine
Union
Clay Pierce
G. W. Ristine
Surrey
Oakland
Lena
Equity
CLUB
J. Q. A. Ward
Koenig Furniture Co
Stephenson St
Freeport, Ill
Globe Park
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