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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
4
The Freeport Journal is awarded a label by the International Typo graphical Union in recognition that the newspaper employs union labor in its mechanical departments.
Announcement from Louis H. Burrell seeking Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County in the August 8, 1908 primary. Roscoe J. Carnahan also urged Republican support in the same primary.
A. H Wieman announces candidacy for Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County subject to Republican primaries on August 8. W A Stevens notes the endorsement and submission of voters’ decision at the August 1908 Republican primaries.
Republican candidates William W Krape of Freeport and J C McKenzie announce for the Republican nomination for state senator in the Twelfth district comprising Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties subject to the August 8 primaries. Reuben R Tiffany of Freeport also declares candidacy for the same nomination.
A series of brief notices from candidates including Stephen Kigney Red Oak II, T H Hollister Freeport, J J Shaffer, William Ehrler Warren, Geo R Morris Lanark, and W W Gillespie announcing candidacy for representative in the Illinois General Assembly from the 12th Senatorial District. Dates note August 8 primaries, 1908, with requests for Republican support.
The Journal mails upon request to subscribers leaving the city in summer. Notices must include old and new addresses and can be sent to THE JOURNAL at 97 Chicago Street via address or telephone.
A list of residents and visitors includes Dave Byera traveling to Ashton and H R Bennett of Madison in Freeport, with many callers and guests from Beloit Ottawa Rockford Clinton Warren Chicago Rochelle Aurora Oregon and Moline. The notes mention trips to St Paul Denver Harrisburg and Lansing along with family visits at Everta Hampton Charles City Hampton and Freeport.
Darrah shines while Oshkosh struggles as Bauer’s throw to the plate features in a brisk home game. The crowd sees the shortest contest of the year on a sunny Monday afternoon, with a sharp box score reflecting a quick victory.
The Champs beat Oshkosh 4 to 0 in a quick one hour twenty five minute game. Key plays included Bauer’s throw to home and Barlow’s one handed catch. Darrah held Oshkosh to scattered hits while Burwell walked and struck out for the Indians.
Madison defeats Green Bay 4 to 2 as Fred dese shines with a single and double in four at bats. La Crosse tops Wausau 7 to 3 behind Eberle’s pitching and a big inning. Rockford defeats Rockford Jr. 3 to 2 after an error by Crockett and a sacrifice by Hotten in a well pitched game. Batteries listed for each team.
Fragment reads Fond du Lac with names Batteti a Green and Kempt Parish and Stang. Unclear full context but lists people likely involved in a local matter or court record amid a historical page.
Fraeat Ovitz former Illinois pitcher in the western college championship has signed with the Dubuque Three I league team. He is slated to report to the club and will begin tryouts in Dubuque on Wednesday according to local reports.
Pete Fuller, a prominent umpire in the current hall games, is noted for precise, rarely questioned decisions and a strong presence. Formerly in the Towa State league, he is famed for not fining players and remains active in practice.
Theodore F. Ellis of Winslow, writing to Freeport Business Men's Association, argues that good roads boost farm and business prosperity. He, as Stephenson County Farmers' Institute president, urges meetings across the county to champion permanent road improvements and notes parcels post could aid farmers and nearby merchants.
Lena June 80 notices Mrs Peter Seise and son John left for Minneapolis to visit relatives. Dora Kempel returned to Freeport after visiting sister Mrs Dena Kiefer. Martha Rocrkow Lizzie Moyer Winslow visited Miss Lipble Yeager. Anna Kostenbader Nellis and Anna Murphy went to Freeport to see Mrs Martin Murphy convalescing at Francia hospital. Arthur Klontz and baby visited J D Klontz then went to Forreston. Harriet Hayes returned from Waterloo Marshalltown. Samuel Shank and Mrs Shank visited county seat. A Phidian Art club event honored Dr R C Grose of Madras India with talk on India and witty tales. light refreshments followed.
M J Dillion city attorney of Galena with auburn hair visited Freeport to address the Democratic congressional committee meeting and press his claim as the party’s candidate to succeed Douglas Pattison for the governorship nomination while courting support for the legislature race.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a severe instep gore healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He credits a 25 cent box with a perfect cure. The product is sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store.
Earl W. Eichelberger and Bertha B. Dickover were quietly married at the groom’s father H. A. Eschelberger home on Union Street. Rev. L. C. Schmidt of Trinity Church officiated. The couple, both Freeport natives, plan a wedding trip east then reside with Mr. Eichelberger’s parents.
Miss Elizabeth H Stonick and Samuel Davis both of Freeport secured a Chicago marriage license yesterday and friends report they were married there in the afternoon. The bride is the daughter of Fred Stonick and wife of 57 Jackson street. She has lived in Freeport and worked as a stenographer in the Illinois Central road master’s office in this city. The groom came from LaSalle about a year ago and has been an operator in the Freeport Illinois Central offices.
A variety shower hosted by Miss Spratler at Benton street for Miss Grace Richards who will marry Alfred Schermack of Detroit on July 4. Out-of-town guests Miss Mabel Depew of Belvidere and Miss Amy Anderson of Chicago attended. Miss Alma Schermack will host a future party for Miss Richards.
The B Y P U of the Baptist church plans a lawn social tomorrow evening at the parsonage 8 Lincoln Ave. Ice cream and candy will be sold. All are cordially invited.
St Margaret’s guild hosts a dancing party at the Masonic temple this evening with Gibler’s orchestra providing music. A large attendance of members’ friends is expected.
F. H. Stark of Madison and C. EF. Lamb of Dubuque called on friends today in Freeport. J. M. Hane of Springfield and A. W. McIntire of Mendota were in town on business. Local residents from Lanark and Afalkey also stopped by, with other visitors from Winslow, Belvidere, Chicago, Winnipeg, Seward, Greenfield, and Tampico. Father L X DuFour, former St Mary's assistant, asks friends to remember him.
Real estate transfer lists Eli J. Bennetham selling lot 11 and part of lot 10 block Dawson's addition to Fred Meier for 840 dollars. Document records the conveyance between private parties and specifies land parcels involved and sale amount.
Fireworks for the Fourth arrive with displays at Taylor's park window on Stephenson street. Freeport hosts a slate of athletic, motor, motorcycle and bicycle races with entries open through July. Notables include Charles W. Van Sickle of Hammond Indiana and Monroe Motorcycle Co. riders Lewis Dodge Fred Odell and Ray Brown. Special train from Beloit and frequent interurban service will drive crowds for two Wisconsin Illinois league baseball games between Freeport and Fond du Lac. Weather friendly expected.
Dr Albert T Webb of Cettnigo Montenegro as guest of the royal family enjoyed deer hunting yachting and mountain climbing. He received the order of Prince Danilo, a chevalier cross, for his services to the Montenegrin court while attending the royal family at the request of the Italian king and queen.
Rev. F. M. Davis of United Brethren church oversaw two marriages at the Galena street parsonage Monday evening. Otto H. Schultz of McConnell married Ethel Miller of Eleroy, followed by Carl Brown of Freeport wed Cora Bloyer of Hagerstown Maryland. Schultz is a popular McConnell resident and Miller is Fred Miller's daughter near Eleroy. Brown recently moved to Freeport from Maryland.
Weather notes show June cold with 1st and 23rd days extreme lows and highs. Temperatures averaged near 63 degrees for June across years, with 1907 close to 64.2 and 1965 at 60.9. A wet month affected the low lands, though farm and garden produce remained largely unaffected.
Chief Silk warns against firing cannons pistols torpedoes firecrackers and bonfires in Freeport under revised ordinance of 1907. Violators face fines from one to ten dollars per offense. enforcement will be strict. AH Silk chief of Police. The Daily Journal notes city delivery at 10 cents weekly.
Freeport relatives of Karl IKnnecht cartoonist for the Evansville Courier have been advised he will be operated on for appendicitis. He formerly lived in Freeport and friends trust the operation will be wholly successful.
A clipped notice lists individuals with ages and locations including Earl W. Eichelberger Freeport Bertha KB Dickover Joseph A McCammon Independ eNCE MOgressive ecccveccccrcenne 23 Pearl E Stamm McConnell 20 Carl Brown Freeport 48 Cora Bloyer Hagerstown Md 47 An obituary style marriage license snippet or notice appears with scattered OCR errors in the OCR text. The main items are names ages and places associated with marriage licensing.
Many visitors traveled to Ho-no-ne-gah park near Rockton for the YMCA boys annual ten days outing. Two interurban cars carried attendees this morning. Fifty five tickets sold for the special car and nearly as many more rode the regular car.
Town officials announce a regular town board meeting each evening on July 3 at 7 30 PM for the purpose of auditing bills. All residents with claims against the town are asked to present them at the office at once.
Leonard Hite son of Mr and Mrs L Hite resigns as secretary of the Belvidere M G A effective July 1. He will move to Lake Geneva to take a train. Twenty five young people honored him with sleeve buttons in farewell. General regret voiced locally.
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