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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
4
A label from the Freeport Journal of the International Typographic Union commends the newspaper for employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
Republican voters in In kota Buckeye Loans easter Milver Creek Waddams Harlem and other towns hold caucuses in March 1908 to nominate township or town tickets. Committeemen include J C Templeton F W Colingman James Rezner Meyer J F Hardel W Is Brady Erwin Richards KB W Goodsell and J W Nelson. Democrats in Dakota also caucus March 2 to nominate candidates.
Excelsior Lodge No 7 AF and AM holds stated meetings on the first and eighth Friday each month with FE degree work on Friday March 20. Evergreen Lodge No 170 AF and AM meets first and third Monday monthly. Freeport Chapter No 23, AM convocation first and third Tuesday each month with Royal Arch work March 17. Freeport Council No 89 and Freeport Commandery No 7 KT meet on the 3rd Tuesday and 3rd Wednesday respectively with Temple work on March 15.
Personal notices list visits and calls in Freeport and surrounding towns. E O Gugger called in Orangeville. C H Rouland from Polo spent day in Freeport. H M Schuck of Bloomington in Freeport. E W Seeter of Wiona a business caller. J C Fish of Dubuque a Freeport caller. many others from Rockford Dixon Belleville Martintown and more travel or visit friends and plans.
Oring Laxative Fruit Syrup is a new remedy promising easier digestion without griping or nausea. It is advertised as pleasant to take and guaranteed, with backers Hl. J. Moogh and Wun. F. Jungkunz supporting the claim.
Men’s dress and work shoes offered at a clearance price of 1.05 each as part of Staver & Co’s sale event continuing the chain’s clearance.
Aldermen debate deductions from police pay for not being on duty full time and threaten to rescind the policy. William Harris seeks $11.38 for illness backed by a physician, prompting potential future claims by other officers as council pressures officials to restore withheld salaries.
Alderman Bauscher urged placing a fire alarm box in the Arcade addition to be overseen by the fire committee and chief marshal. Alderman Rauscher accused many of violating sidewalk sign ordinances with signs extending up to six feet from buildings. The mayor warned city officials are stretched thin as debates continue on electrical signs and curbside displays. The matter was referred to the streets and bridges committee with city attorney and police chief. legal action may follow for fire escape violations and a report on South Galena avenue opening to Empire street.
Carthage College Glee Club performs tonight at the YMCA auditorium as part of a tour through Iowa and northern Illinois. W. Meyers, a student from Freeport, serves as reader and impersonator. The program, led by Prof. Sundstrom, receives high praise for ensemble finish and overall preparation.
Illinois Central trims expenses by merging four divisions into two. Omaha Cherokee fuse under CC. B. Kletcher with headquarters moved to Fort Dodge. Departa and Indianapolis southern combine. PP. Leydon now oversees the Mattoon based division.
Belvidere Northwestern reports a joint birthday celebration for oP J Leitvedl and his wife with Da kote. Tioto celebrate jointly with his brother De J Leitzell, formerly of this city. J Leitvethis is OF years and his brother Vi years of age.
Isaac Bechtold transfers part of section to Jacob Bender in the town of Waddalls. George Ruston sells lot 82 block 8 Lincoln Boulevard addition for $600 to Louis Dickes.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds. It urges using the genuine product in a yellow pack and mentions sellers Iris and a faded signature, reflecting a vintage promo misspelt brand claim.
Frank Stuart was arrested Saturday evening on a charge involving members of his family and appeared before Magistrate Benthey. He was sentenced to the county jail for a city class offense and remanded to custody.
Fragmentary text advertises medicines and tonics by odd names, claiming domestic health benefits. Mentions bogus brands like Hindle's Panuly Pills for constipation and claims about external applications. Readers are warned the text is disjointed and likely unreliable.
A map from the National Advocate outlines the spread of anti saloon sentiment in the South, noting states with prohibition by law or local option and listing populations of fourteen states with dry status. It cites the 1880s through 1900s adoptions, and mentions further states nearing victory per Associated Press. The piece also recounts local historical notes about Captain Stewart and early Buckeye Township settlers.
Today in the Stewart family a triple birthday occurs on St Patrick's Day. Captain William Stewart is 75, his son Robert is 38, and niece Mrs. William M Gibler also celebrates. Friends visit him in gratitude for his health and long life. The captain, born March 17, 1883 in County Donegal, Ireland, emigrated to the United States in 1839 with family.
The piece recalls Capt Stewart's six year sheriff tenure, four year county treasurer service, and his status as the last surviving member of the original Masonic lodge. Known as Bob to friends, he is praised for sterling worth and popularity. Rumors say he may marry, though no wife has yet joined him.
A severe cold that may develop into pneumonia overnight can be cured quickly by Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims to cure the most obstinate coughing and strengthen lungs. The genuine product is in a yellow package. H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
The Rockport hat makers advertise a replacement hat policy for any hat that breaks. New derby and cost hats are now available at FE. and W. 83-18diw.
The special tax collector's office will close March 21 and the books will be turned over to the county treasurer. All parties owing improvement tax should call to settle assessments to avoid being placed on the delinquent list. KF. E. Divrmar Griffin, Special Tax Collector. Also driving and street gloves available at EK. & W. store.
Corner store room on Gatena Street and Galena Avenue measures 10 by 60 feet, ideal for a storefront. another store room on S. Galena Avenue 24 by 40 feet suited for a small business. Additional choice office suites available in the building. On the fifth floor, PE offers a hall 60 by 60 with ante-rooms and kitchen, designed for lodge use, plus club rooms. Elevator, steam heat, and janitor service provided with strong upkeep.
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