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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1906
Page
4
A fragmented notice announces candidates for county treasurer and sheriff in Stephenson county. Names include Thomas Shaffer G Wirling Ever Olson Brubaker W J Micann I Mason and others, all stating candidacy subject to Republican primary decisions.
Multiple individuals declare themselves candidates in Illinois Republican primaries. W H Shons and William W Krape announce for General Assembly in the Twelfth Senatorial district, Shaffer seeks Legislature nomination, Henry Ritzman runs for County Superintendent of Schools, with appeals for party voters and primary decisions.
Tax collector of Freeport announces candidacy for county clerk in Stephenson County subject to Republican primaries. Also mentions M Mulnix and E F Held as candidates in related notices.
A person announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Supervisor of Freeport. The statement names John Bauscher Jr as the candidate and notes the decision will be made in the Democratic primaries.
Direction of the Stephenson County Republican Central committee calls Republican voters of Stephenson County Illinois to meet in Freeport May 8 1908 at 2 p m to select delegates to the State and Congressional conventions and to nominate county officers incl ion county judge clerk treasurer sheriff and superintendent of schools plus other business. Nominations to be by primary April 28 1908 from noon to 7 pm with 244 delegates total and a township precinct delegate list based on 1904 votes.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway plans double tracking from La Crosse Wisconsin to St Paul Minnesota, employing about 1000 laborers and aiming to lay the second track along the entire route within three years. Sections near the Mississippi river will require blasting through solid rock, with hard and expensive work anticipated.
A brief note announces Tupig scheduled for one week at 6 Waleida Opalar with sheet Dlington's Music providing the program.
Last night the sixtieth anniversary banquet of the First Baptist church in West Freeport drew about 300 attendees under the Ladies of the Church. S. S. Jourdan served as toastmaster while speakers praised founder James Schofield and the church’s early efforts. A birthday cake honoring sixty years and a menu including baked beans and potato salad highlighted a evening of tributes, poems, and recollections from Rev. Orlo Price and others.
The article recounts a sixty year celebration at a Baptist church with speakers praising Rev. James Schofield and others, discussions on church expansion, a potential parsonage, and plans for a roll call meeting led by Rev. R. M. Vaughan. It notes speeches by A. W. Ford and Rev. Price, plus contributions from Rev. D. H. Cooley and Rev. Hosmer. The final event is a March 15 program with music and messages.
Well Worth Trying. Ww H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont, a pension attorney, says next to a pension the best thing to get is Dr King's New Life Pills. He notes they keep his family in splendid health and help headaches, constipation, and biliousness. 25 cents guaranteed at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Chicago woman Mrs. Charl es Ficht arrives in Freeport seeking her chemist husband Charles Ficht. She had previously retrieved him in South Dakota and traced him in Rockford Beloit and Be loit before continuing pursuit. Despite visiting hotels and showing his photos she finds no confirmation and loses her pocketbook during the chase.
Key historical markers span 1470 to 1901 including battles, births, deaths, explorations and notable incidents. Notable entries feature Stanford Battle, Magellan’s Philippines discovery, the 1881 assassination of Alexander II, 1841 steamer President wreck, and ex-president Harrison’s death. The list ends noting a birthplace date of August 20, 1833.
A nostalgic ad claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea gives life giving warmth to nerves and blood as a real pleasure to take. It advertises tea or tablets for 35 cents and credits Joseph Emmert as the seller.
Lena March 18 notes announce organist Marie Orot at the Baptist church service Sunday. Kappes extends stay several days. Dozens depart for Mississippi seeking Eastern Union Telegraph work. Wills Preston resigns post, Clifford Cummings takes over. Isaac Bussy funeral draws large crowd. services at home and Methodist church with Rev. Dix and Rev. Gates. Remains buried in Lena cemetery. Chicago visitors include E W Shoenmith and Anna Robinson. Jessie Drew’s sister’s funeral arrangements noted. Phidian Art Club met with Mrs Helle Waite. program by Miss Mary Crotzer. Lily Roush returns from Chicago visit. Eli Weeks attends Bussy funeral from Rockford. Mrs. W E Bowker visits from Port? est. Chas O Piper in Chicago. W E Bowker Jr from Artesian. W H Goodrich and wife from Pearl City.
A New Jersey editor credits long use of Grape-Nuts with curing nervous dyspepsia and restoring work capacity. He notes improved digestion and greater writing vigor, claiming he can walk miles daily. The endorsement cites Postum Co. and the pamphlet The Road to Wellville.
The Grand Opera house hosted a successful vaudeville tryout crowd despite bad weather. Acts by Fay, Coley and Fay. Tulsa with Keep a Little Cozy Corner in Your Heart for Me. Fitzhugh and Bessie Lee illusion act. Barry and Walford. Miss Dollie LeGray. Haverly and McRea arriving for matinee. kinodrome magic special. afternoon matinees with souvenirs and candy for children.
Phillipsburg Kansas man Sam Kendall urges readers to use Bucklen's Arnica Salve to heal burns boils sores and wounds mentioning its quick cure claims. Available at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 26 cents with guarantee.
Andrew Harper was returned to the Watertown asylum this morning by Sheriff McCool, marking a formal transfer related to ongoing confinement proceedings.
A Washington dispatch portrays South Carolina senator Benjamin Tillman as a tireless worker who invites open discussion of all matters at his home and in public. The piece details his family life at the Colonial hotel, his reading habits from youth, and his open, participatory leadership style while recounting anecdotes of his daily routine and early rise to prominence.
Chicago forecast highlights snow tonight and Wednesday. Sun rises at 6 16 a m and sets at 6 06 p m.
Chicago March 18 closing board of trade quotations show May wheat 76 and 7/8, May corn 42 3/4, May oats 2 0 3, May pork 84 15 72, May lard 7 77 80, May ribs 8 80 32. Cattle 4,000 steady. hogs 18,000 up 5. sheep 18,000 down 10 percent.
Gibler's orchestra will perform at Monro(e) on Wednesday April 18 for a big dancing party.
An ad from Freeport promotes Mi o na tablets as a guaranteed remedy for stomach troubles. William F. Jungkunz asserts the formula helps most with proper use, offering a refund if health is not restored. A box costs 60 cents, with payment only upon cure.
Stock in the Freeport Building and Loan Association's Fiftieth series may now be obtained. Monthly payments are Fifty Cents per share. No membership fee. The demand for loans is unusually strong as the building season commences, thus assuring the profitable investment of the Association's funds.
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