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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1909

Page

5

Dr John Fremont Hill Named Republican Vice Chairman

Dr John Fremont Hill long identified with Maine politics is named vice chairman of the Republican National Committee. The Augusta resident since 1879 has held state offices including governor and senate member, and built wealth through publishing, electric rail, real estate, and financial interests. He supported Taft’s nomination and has been active in Augusta civic affairs.

Augusta John Fremont Hit Republican National Committee Maine New England Taft Hill Eliot Assembly Kennebec County Senate Pine ‘Tree State Bowdoin Medical College Vickery & “Hill Company Vickery & Hill Company United States Publica Ttams Vickery Dr. Hill Blaine

Extent of Civic Corruption to be read by Sociological Bible Club

The Sociological Bible class will hear a paper titled The Extent of Civic Corruption on Sunday afternoon. Herbert Shearer, secretary of the Citizen's Commercial association, spoke last Sunday, urging optimism in civic corruption discussions and criticizing the word rupitarian for its negative connotations.

Sociological Bible Club Herbert Shearer Citizen's Commercial Association Rupitan

New Death in Big Pond Announces Cure by Discovery

Mrs. Ida Soper of Big Pond Pa recalls years of severe lung trouble and near death before Dr Kings New Discovery provided quick relief and a permanent cure. The ad cites its use for coughs colds sore lungs hemorrhages la grippe asthma croup whooping cough and bronchial issues with trial bottles and guaranteed by Joseph Emmert.

Big Pond Ida Soper Joseph Emmert

Price List Request From B. B. Dye Works

Open invitation to customers to request the new price list for cleaning and dyeing services this spring. Encourages early submission of work as many city homes will seek services. emphasizes the shop’s pleasure in handling clothes and the responsibilities of prompt processing for spring demands.

B. B. Dye Works

Witnesses Describe Fatal Auto Bicycle Crash

A damage suit details the collision of a Maxwell automobile and a boy on a bicycle. Eyewitnesses, including Lawrence Timmons, describe speeds of 25 to 40 mph, a 77 foot drag, and no horn sounded. The boy, Hettinger, was rushed to care after the accident on Stephenson Street.

Hettinger John. Fair Anil J. F. Fair Rose Dustman Stephenson Street William Dustman Lawrence Timmons McKinley Avenue Grove Street D. E. Sunderland Maxwell

Sugar beet factory plan eyed near Freeport farms

J M Heague, representing Rock County Sugar Beet Company, is lining up 3,500 acres of beets among Freeport farmers to back a potential branch factory. Twenty nine farmers signed for 113 acres as conditions show beets profitable. payments of 6.00 per ton in September and 5.25 in October are promised, with seed from Germany supplied at cost and company freight paid. If realized, 35,000 tons could yield about $175,000 to farmers in year one, with growth expected to double in five years.

J. M. Heague Rock County Sugar Beet Company Freeport Mr. Heague Shearer Commercial Association United States Rock County Sugar Company Germany A. R. Whitson University of Wisconsin

Freeport team adds new signings as stars prepare to return

Manager Genius announces several new players given tryouts. Tommy Stark’s signed contract signals fan joy as he returns after two seasons with Freeport Baseball Club. he is praised as a hardworking, steady, gentlemanly favorite. The club lists pitches and outfielders from St. Louis and New York City, plus an unnamed first baseman ready to compete.

Tommy Stark Freeport Baseball Club Tommy Fry Genius Jack Flynn Dubuque Louis Rehmer F. Werner A. W. Miller St. Louis Frank Fuchs New York City Miles Barlow Garden Robert Acoff

Y Gym Night Brings Beloit Freeport Basketball and Baker Rooke Volleyball

Tonight at the Y M C A gymnasium Beloit meets Freeport in basketball at 8 PM and Baker faces Rooke in volleyball after. Admission is fifteen cents for both events. Tonight may alter league standings as last night the Preachers swept All-Professionals in three volleyball games. The Bible class gathers at 7 15 with Rev J B Norviel leading.

Beloit Freeeport Baker’s Rooke Freeport Boeke Baker Phillips Markley Neidigh Tonfight J. B Norviel

High School Domestic Science Rooms Open Tonight

Three rooms in the high school’s domestic science department will be open to the public tonight. The sewing room kitchen pantries and dining room will be viewed before and after the lecture from seven to eight and nine to ten. Dr Lord will lecture from eight to nine. The Dining Room furniture is by the manual training department curtains by the art department and china and silverware donated by the Woman's Club. The public is invited.

Manual Training Department Art Department Woman's Club Dr. Lord

Points on School Law and Election Provisions

Summary of school law rules including bond and building vote requirements for a township high school district, levy of fines under child labor law, Australian ballot applicability, treasurer duties, bond recording, and checks on township treasurers to ensure funds are held. Names and dates not provided in the fragment.

Justices of the Peace

Revolts at Cold Steel

Detroit woman Mrs M E Fisher suffered rectal trouble and was advised an operation before taking Dr King s New Life Pills. She reports full recovery after use. Pills claim to prevent Appendicitis cure Constipation Headache, 25c at Joseph Emmert s.

M. E. Fisher Detroit Mich Dr. King Joseph Emmert

Dr King’s New Life Pills Fight Ap pendicitis Claim

Ad claims a merciless murderer called Appendi citis is stopped by Dr King’s New Life Pills. The pills allegedly prevent constipation and biliousness, improving stomach liver and bowels to avert appendicitis and cure headaches malaria indigestion. 25c at Joseph Em Read the Journal’s want column.

Dr. King Joseph Emmert

Scissors and razors ground to repair work

Ryn, aged 89, of Galena Street, underwent repair work noted as grinding scissors and razors. The brief item lists minor maintenance actions and the craftsman’s address at 118dtf.

FB. Ryn Galena St

Golden Spike Drive Planned for April at Gold Creek

On April 2 the golden spike will be driven to mark the completion of the Pacific coast extension of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad at Gold Creek. St Paul engineers have overcome major obstacles including the Columbia river bridge and the St Paul pass tunnel. Johnston creek tunnel and the track between Gar rison and Missoula are expected to finish within thirty days.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Gold Creek St. Paul Columbia River St. Paul Pas Johnston Creek Garrison Missoula

Spike a Little Town and Northern Pacific Drive

Unclear readable fragments describe a railroad topic mentioning spike a town, tithes, and the Golden Epoch. References to the Northern Pacific line and a connection between Chicago and St Paul appear, with scattered notes on building and spindles.

Sotila Northern Pacific St. Paul Chicago

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