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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1906

Page

2

Fragmented OCR note on Freeport International issue

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions Freeport International and a badge or label tied to a “Batol” and labor in its moments, with unclear context and missing dates or actors.

Announce Yourself for County Treasurer and Sheriff

A fragmented political notice lists multiple individuals including Gant Shaffer and Everett? Brubaker announcing candidacies for Stephenson County Treasurer and Sheriff with references to Republican primaries and nominations. The text shows several spellings and names, indicating a shared public notice of candidates and party primary conditions.

Gant Shereby Stephenson County B. F. Brubaker

Illinois legislative and school official candidate notices

Local notices announce multiple candidates for Illinois General Assembly positions and County Superintendent of Schools. Names include William W. Krape J J Shaffer and Henry Ritzman, all intent on Republican primaries. Dates and exact district details are partially garbled but indicate primary election stakes within the party.

Lhereby General Assembly Illinois Republican Party William W. Krape D&wtf Henry Ritzman

Freeport tax collector and Stephenson County clerk candidate notices

The tax collector of Freeport Frank F. Pickard announces candidacy for county clerk in the Republican primaries. M Malnix also announces a bid for Stephenson County clerk in the Republican primary process. F C Held is listed as another candidate for county clerk in Stephenson County under the same primary system.

Freeport Frank F. Pickard

Republican County Convention Called for Stephenson County

By direction of the Stephenson County Republican County Central Committee the Republican voters of Stephenson County Illinois are urged to meet in a Republican County Convention at the County Club rooms Freeport on May 8 1908 at 2 pm to select delegates to the State and Congressional districts conventions and to nominate Republican candidates for county offices including county judge clerk treasurer sheriff and county superintendent of schools. nominations to be by plurality at the primary on April 28 1908 from noon to 7 pm. total delegates 244 allocated by township and precinct based on 1904 presidential votes.

Stephenson County Republican County Central Committee Illinois County Club Freeport 18Th Iown

Picnic Date Named by Modern Woodmen Delegates

Will Name Picnic Date and a large number of delegates from camps in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin gather in Freeport next Wednesday for the convention to select the date for the annual picnic. The convention will be at city hall followed by a banquet at Beitz hall with Harris complete orchestra providing music.

Woodmen of America Ilinois Wisconsin Freeport Beitz’ Hall Harris

Hatlesgness Headaches and Disorders Highlighted by Many

Medical notes describe a range of headaches and disorders affecting individuals, with details suggesting diverse symptoms. Mountain Bea is noted as a focal point in a discussive report, while Tea, Ea, and Emmert are mentioned in relation to the topic.

Street improvements by Prof. Baker on brick pavements

Prof. I O Baker of the University of Illinois outlines brick pavement methods to reduce wear and noise. He compares sand and Portland cement grout fillers, noting costs, advantages, and drawbacks, including rumbles, repair difficulty, and maintenance needs for joints and edges.

I. O. Baker University of Illinois Illinois Society of Engineers and Surveyors

Asphalt filler debuts for brick pavement joints

A lengthy look at brick pavement filling compares tar and asphalt options. It notes tar fillers soften in heat and crumble in winter, causing rumbling. asphalt from American Asphaltum & Rubber Co meets strict specs and remains durable, sealing joints, preventing water ingress, and aiding repairs. The Bay City project in 1899 shows endurance and cost considerations.

UO Désrecs F Middle West American Asphaltum & Rubber Company Bay City Mich

Reformed Churches to Merge in Charlotte Conference

A federation of seven denominations is expected from a Charlotte conference. Represented are the Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Church of the South, United Presbyterian church, Reformed Church in the United States, Reformed Church in America, and the Reformed Presbyterian church. The move aims at closer union after years of study and earlier Pittsburg meetings.

Charlotte N. C Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church of the South United Presbyterian Church Reformed Church In the General Assemblies General Symools Joint Committee

Original Nelson memorandum offered at Christies

Nelson and Trafalgar London March 14 report an original memorandum issued by Nelson from the Victory off Cadiz dated October 10 1805. Autograph draft on engaging the French fleet, rare and valued highly. The document has circulated in copies but the public only recently learned of the original draft’s existence. It has been in a family near Merton Abbey and is expected to fetch a fabulous price. Nine years ago Nelsons autograph memoir sold at Sothebys for 5000 dollars then resold to an American at a higher price.

London Christie’s Nelson Cadiz Merton Abbey Sotheby’s

Cherry camp meeting and social for members and husbands

Cherry camp R N will hold an important meeting this evening followed by a social for the members and their husbands. Refreshments will be served.

Cherry Camp R. N

Contention Over N C B By-Products Stock Fight

A dispute erupts over management changes at the Natural Carbon By-Products Co. Nashville financier I R Jeffers defends his push to protect small stockholders, while A Baumgarten of Freeport alleges unethical pressure and seeks a fair hearing for investors. Jeffers assures no intention to misuse conditions and hopes for a reasonable adjustment to avert losses.

al Baumgarten East Freeport

Champion Coming Archie Hahn to Visit, Race and Olympics

Champion sprinter Archie Hahn, world title holder, will visit his parents at 109 Oak Street next week before racing in New York. He plans to sail for Athens in April to compete in the Olympic games. Hahn owns a 30 piece trophy collection including a $260 silver cup, a $350 cup, and three race medals valued at $75 each, to be exhibited at Theodore Koch's sample room all next week.

Archie Hahn Charles A. Hahn Oak Street Cincinnati New York Hahn Athens Greece St. Louis Exposition Theodore Koch

Saloon Lease Offer Looms for Stephenson Street Building

George Schaub has received a bid from a well known saloon man to lease the Winslow boot and shoe store building on Stephenson street. The offer reportedly pays 76 dollars monthly. The block has had no saloon since Ed Merck ran The Office sample room and Schaub will decide in a few days.

George Schaub Winslow Stephenson Street Ed. Merck Mr. Schaub

Nominations Open for Township Tickets Next Monday

Time runs out for nominations on Monday for township tickets as Republicans push to field a full slate. Democratic caucus scheduled Monday afternoon with many candidates declaring for various posts. So far only two Republicans, Frank Pickard for town collector and Frank Southwick for highways commissioner, are openly running.

Frank Pickard Frank Southwick

Personal notices of local residents and visitors

The column lists residents and guests traveling to and from Dixon Freeport Forreston and Chicago as well as visits to relatives and friends. It notes C H Luce transacting business at Dixon Mrs N Gartman visiting Everts J M Cain a morning passenger for Forreston F R Rice returning from Chicago Mrs John Vaupel visiting Florence Mrs J Neidig Clarno guest of Freeport L M Davis visiting Everts Frank Meiers Beloit guests in the city John Wagner Sterling arriving on business Mrs John Link and Mrs Hirat Forreston visiting friends Mr and Mrs W G Morris and son visiting friends Mrs Henry Timmer and Mrs J Heitman Forreston visiting Freeport Robert Gibson returning to Cleveland after staying with Mr and Mrs Frank Furry Rev W A Schutte oill go to Dodgeville for a lecture on Twentieth Century Knighthood Miss Jane McConnville Harlem Corners home for spring break Mrs R K Howell Dodgeville arriving to live with daughter Mrs Charles Hahn Miss Isibelle Moogh Miss Bertha Lakemacher going to Chicago with friends United States Deputy W D Mack going to Belvidere to arrest Skinny Bishop for revenue law violation.

J. M. Cain Forreston F. R. Rice Chicago John Vaupel Florence J. Neidig Clarno Freeport L. M. Davis Everts Frank Meiers Beloit John Wagner Sterling John Link Hirat W. G. Morris and Son Dixon Henry Timmer J. Heitman Robert Gibson Cleveland Ohio Frank Furry W. A. Schutte Dodgeville Jane McConnville Harlem Corners RK. Howell Charles Hahn Isibelle Moogh Bertha Lakemacher United States W. D. Mack Belvidere Skinny Bishop

Hanover Railway Company Incorporation Issued

The secretary of state issues a license of incorporation to the Hanover Railway Company with principal office in Hanover Illinois. The line runs from a point on the C B and Q BRR at Hanover station to a point on the Chicago Great Western railroad at North Hanover in Jo Daviess county. Incorporators and first directors are Benj Eadie William Speer George Jeffers John Eadie and AB White all of Hanover Illinois. Capital is $50000.

Secretary of State Hanover Railway Company Hanover Hanover Station Ill Chicago Great Western Railway North Hanover Jo Daviess County Benj. Eadie William Speer George Jeffers John Eadie A. B. White

To Cure a Felon Bucklen Salve Ad Likely Publicity

An advertisement features Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg Kansas recommending Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick cure for burns boils sores scalds wounds piles eczema salt rheum chapped hands sore feet and sore eyes. The claim notes a six cent price at Joseph Emmert’s drug store with a guarantee.

Sam Kendall Phillipsburg Kan Bucklen Joseph Emmert

Orville Waters Ends Downward Path With Gallows

Mount Carroll Mirror recounts Orville Waters a Carroll County youth once linked to crime who drifted west after larceny conviction during the Marcus train robbery term. Found guilty again in Colorado for murder he was hanged. His father from Malvern White Side County moved to near Coleta. The story links smoking cigars to Waters downfall and notes his troubled behavior in Carroll County Jail.

Carroll Mount Carroll Mirror Orville ‘Waters Orville Milledgevile Marcus Colorado Young Waters Carroll’county Malvern Whiteside County Coleta Carroll County

Starving Woman Healed By Electric Bitters

Mrs. Mary H. Walters of Columbus Ohio claims she was near death from a stomach weakened by drugs and nerves. She says after using Electric Bitters her condition improved at once and she fully recovered. The tonic, 50 cents, is guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, druggist.

Mary H. Walters St. Clair Street Columbus Joseph Emmert

Weekly sheet music bargains at AGS store

Advertises sheet music for one week at six cents per copy and lists Allington Music Store as a source with prices shown in old pence and shillings format. Mentions popular sheet music available at AGS and Allington with a price of 18s 10d.

AGS Allington

Building and Loan Stock Available in Freeport

Freeport Building and Loan Association offers Fiftieth series stock with monthly payments of fifty cents per share and no membership fee. High loan demand as the building season begins promises profitable investment of the association's funds, announced by Co. F. Hildreth.

Freeport Building and Loan Association Co. F. Hildreth

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Abel Freeport International B.G. Cooper Thomas Shaffer Phereby Sherif Moann Sheréby Beppepe Mason FO W. H. Shons J.J. Shaffer Mos M. Malnix Stephengon County F. C John Bauscher, JR Waddams Bmall’s Hall McDonnell William Kailey Harlem Thos. Rigney Jomopron Knudson Rezner H. F. Hawke Frank Harris Reiger D. Kushner Alter Timms John R. Waddell Oor J, McCann Ree Bal H Thomas Rigney Oseph Richard Frank Erwin West Point Precis O. FF Housers Katley Vee Q Buskeyer Vepenngese Y Ongman Jason Olingman Rock Grove David Meinert Gages Anne Cecessensesee Tilinois Aresepoit i Eckert Prof. Baker The University of Chabon MR. Baumgarten MR. Jeppers Jeffers Auitigarten Archie Haiti Winslow's Shoe Store C. H. Luce Mrs. N. Gartman Waters Sweeney & Kinley Vantus Ag - Sr Galena St John Schwarz & Sons Wholesale & Retail Dealers Isk Buster Brown Tige R. F. Outcault WM. Walton Fondation OF Success Chkaca
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