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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1909

Page

4

Republican Town Ticket Names List of Nominees

Fragmented OCR lists names associated with a Republican town ticket including Philip Molben Ty Par Pua Roy Loveland George W. Rani William Trotter W. Wheat W. Siah Beat W. Chapman Fred W. Bouthwick Asa Cantrill and August Husman.

Republican Town Rustetant Suristidents Phillip Molben Roy Loveland Merve TM. Kauffman Iscsese August Hubsman Eace George W. Rani Lliam Trotter W. W. Wheat W. Saiah Se W. Chapman Fred W. Bouthwick Asa Cantrill

Republican Caucuses Nominate Town Officers in Multiple Towns

The Republicans of Lancaster Harlem Rock Grove Dakota Ridott and Florence Districts hold caucuses in March to nominate township officers. Meetings run varied hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with polls open 2 to 4 or 3 to 4. Committeemen include Janes Reever F W Clingman Erwin Richards D F Meinert J O Templeton John Scheffner and E W Goodsell.

Lancaster Bouse Janes Reever Buckeye Wweker F. W. Clingman Harlem Erwin Richards Rock Grove Moyer's Hall Satay D. F. Meinert Dakota Township Dakota Templeton Ridott Borcher

Local newsstand listings for Freeport Daily Journal sale

The Freeport Daily Journal is on sale at Brown and Dollmeyer's W J Young and Co J Grafton's cigar store 27 Stephenson Street Carey's tobacco store 42 Stephenson Street and the Brewster House ground floor.

Freeport Daily Journal Brown & Dollmeyer W. J. Young & Co J. Grafton Stephenson St Carey's Tobacco Store Brewster House

Personal notes from Freeport and surrounding towns

A compilation of short notices lists Douglas Pattison and others traveling for business or visiting friends in Freeport, Chicago, Mendota, Dixon, Polo, Orangeville, Lena, Amboy, and nearby areas. Several residents are noted as travelers to Chicago or on short trips, with dates and destinations varied across the region.

John Oyler Mendota A. J. Goddard Chicago C. E. Heard W. A. Hance J. E. Mullarky Shannon E. M.harnish Winslow H.R. Roland Toluca Mae Mullen Polo Mies van Matre Orangeville Freeport Arthur Gillispie Dixon N. Fleck Rockford Olars James H. Richardson U Claire Wis Richard Aneapolis E. OC. Byam Ann Omana West

Republicans Name Township Ticket for Freeport

Republican caucus at the County club nominated a full Freeport township ticket. Roy Loveland won town clerk over Oscar L. Hill 78 to 68. total votes 148 with two defective ballots. Molter Trepus for assistant supervisors. Kauffman for assessor. Bussman for collector. Rand Trotter Wheat Best as justices. Chapman Southwick Cantrill as constables. Election set for April 6 alongside city nominees.

Republican Town Ticket Philip Molter Henry Trepus Roy Loveland T. M. Kauffman August Bussman George W. Rand William Trotter W. W. Wheat Isaiah Best S. W. Chapman Fred W. Southwick Asa Cantril Freeport Oscar L. Hill Molter Stephenson County Board of Supervisors Trepus Swan Company Mr. Loveland George R. Loveland Union Street Kauffman John A. Davis Grand Army of the Republic Bussman Justices of the Peace Geo. W. Rand Samuel W. Chapman Frank W. Bouthwick Asa Cantrill Chapman Southwick Cantrill

Tavely Scramble for Democratic Nominations Cited

Democratic nominations featured a heated scramble as Tavely seeks a place in the party caucus. The report notes rapid moves by several candidates and shifting support.

Cauyeus

Local township ticket results reveal cold election night outcomes

In a frigid township vote of about twelve hundred ballots, George W. Brown and John H. Bamberger led for assistant supervisors while Michael C. Steffen won the town clerk nomination. Charles F. Franz ran unopposed for assessor, Joseph Keogh claimed collector, and Peter E. McDonald topped the justice of the peace slate. Frank Portner led constables, with other nominees filling the rest of the field and several incumbents defeated.

Charles F. Franz James Keogh W. F F. Goddard Allen Janssen Peter E. McDonald Philip J. Geib J. H. Vincent Hubert Muhr Frank Portner T. J. Rodebaugh Fred Drener O. H. F. Kieckhoefer George W. Brown John H. Bamberger George FW. Schmelzle Albert N. Stephan Karl F. Kasch Michael C. Steffen Joseph Dean Cereeeees OLT Sanien Keogh C.cevaeveees P. J. Kautenberger John James Ribet Justices of the ‘Peace W. J. Chatatler W. F. Goddard Philip J. Gerb Hubert. Muhr O. H. F. Keckhoefer John G. Baker George “Shaker” Brown Board of Supervisors John Bamberger George Schmelzle Michael Steffen Mike Charles Franz W. J. Christler Justice of the Peace John C. Baker Peter McDonald Constable

Mrs Armor to Speak at Embury and Grand Opera House

Mrs. Armor, famed Georgia orator, arrives Sunday at Embury church and the Grand Opera house for afternoon and evening meetings in Freeport. She draws large crowds, with strong demand from women if space is limited, and has impressed audiences from Knoxville to Philadelphia. Lincoln orchestra and Y M C A quartet to provide music at the opera house.

Philadelphia The Public Ledger Florence Iron Works Mary Harris Armor Georgia Mt. Holly Lincoln Orchestra Quartette

Three Suits for Infringement Filed in Federal Court

In federal court three patent infringement suits have been filed against Rockford institutions. Complainant A. H. Andrews Co. of Chicago accuses Rockford Frame & Fixture Co Illinois Cabinet Co. and Rockford Desk Co. of using a lumber drier patent originated by George B. Robertson in December 1897 and sold to Andrews. patent filed in 1900. Andrews seeks accounting and damages.

Rockford A. H. Andrews Company Chicago Rockford Frame & Fixture Co Illinois Cabinet Co Rockford Desk Co George B. Robertson

Advance sales hit Grand Opera House for The Broken Idol

Every seat in the Grand Opera House was placed on advance sale for tomorrow night’s performance of The Broken Idol. The matinee has been heavily publicized in nearby towns and is expected to draw a strong audience.

Grand Opera House

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Health Cure

To whom it may concern, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is guaranteed to cure indigestion constipation sick headache offensive breath malaria and diseases from stomach liver or bowel troubles in old or young. A sample bottle may be obtained before buying at 119 Caldwell Building Monticello, Illinois. Sold by all druggists at 50c and 4 bottles.

Pepsin Syrup Co Caldwell Bidg Monticello

History of State Knights Templar issued in three volumes

Advance copies arrive in Freeport for a three volume history of Knights Templar in Winds. The work is the most elaborate midwest history, with full department sketches for each commandery including Freeport and a Lincoln-Douglas monument ceremony. Notable figures: Nathan Fay Prentice Loyal Levi Munn and Pauls of Freeport Commandery profiled with group portraits and temple scenes.

Freeport Commandery No. 7 Knights Templar Middle West Freeport Commandery Grand Commandery Freeport Nathan Fay Prentice Levi Munn Munn Grand Lodge Order of High Priesthood Home For William ©. Milner Walter B. Erfert Charles €.Wall

Freeport Commandery marks fifty years in Illinois history

The Freeport Commandery celebrates its 50th anniversary chartered October 26, 1859, with a history tracing growth from 116 members in 1881 to 224 in 1907 and a 1886 banner gift. It lists past eminent commanders from 1857 to 1908 and notes a Grand Commandery history covering Illinois from 1857 to 1907 and the structure of subordinate commanderies.

Freeport Commandery Freeport No. 7 M. R. Thompson N. F. Prentice H. H. Taylor L. L. Munn M. D. Chamberlin E. L. Cronkrite W. J. McKim George Thompson W. H. Blosser W. S. Best J. Erfert J. F. Fair Marcus Lane J. F Fair W. N. Cronkrite J. N. Galloway R. D. Kuehner Illinois Grand Lodge Knights Templar United States of America

Parisian Sage Promises Dandruff Cure And Hair Growth

A prominent American druggist claims Parisian Sage will transform hair growth. if sales rise, nearly everyone in the U.S. will use it within eight years. The ad promises to cure dandruff and baldness, stop scalp itching, and sell for 50 cents per large bottle via Jungkunz or by mail prepaid from Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo N Y.

America Wm. F. Jungkunz Express Giroux Mtg. Co Buffalo

Evans Plumbing & Heating Co increases capital stock

Public notice records a special stockholders meeting in Freeport Illinois on February 27 1900 at 8 PM. The capital stock rose from eight thousand to twelve thousand dollars and change certificates were filed with the Secretary of State and Stephenson County Recorder of Deeds as required. President Moeran Zipt and Secretary LeeKy are listed.

Evans Plumbing & Heating Co Freeport Illinois Secretary of State Recorder of Deeds Stephenson LeeKy OCBE Evans,cretary Freaident, Moearne & Zipt Ati

Goats Decked With Fronel Dry Cleaning Dye Werks

In goats, a fragment mentions Fronel Dry Cleaning and Dye Werks associated with an unnamed goats topic. The readable text is incomplete but shows a reference to cleaning and dye services tied to goats or a goat-related segment.

Deckete

Close Season With Excellent Basketball Record

The Freeport Y M C A basketball team capped a strong season by defeating Beloit Y at the gym, finishing with six wins and four losses in ten games. They scored 426 points to opponents' 283, with 1438 field goals attempted against 71 by foes, despite four defeats to Mt Morris, Wheaton, Monroe, and others.

Beloit Association Freepor Wheaton College Mt. Morris Bunch Monroe Cardinals Dixon Freeport Elgin Monroe Mt. Morris Mt Morrs Rockford Cardinals Beloit

Christian Scientists win amendment on divine healing bill

In Jefferson City Missouri the senate judiciary committee approved an amendment to senate bill 333 protecting religious tenets from medical claims while preserving contagious disease quarantine rules. Leaders Benjami n F. Thomas John S Wheeler and R B Bogie spearheaded the drive for recognition.

Jefferson City Missouri Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Benjamin F. Thomas Carthage Johns. Wheeler R. 8 Bogie Kansas City

W C T U Meeting Set For March 18 At Y M C A

The W C T U will hold its regular business meeting Thursday at 2 80 oclock in the Y M C A parlors. All members and friends are urged to attend as important business will be transacted and preparations completed for the great temperance mass meeting next Sunday at the Grand Opera House and Embury Church. Mrs Mary Armor of the south will be the speaker.

Grand Opera House Embury Church Mary Armor The South Land

Neo- Death in Big Pond Inspires Health Claim

Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania describes a near death experience from chronic lung trouble. She credits Dr Kings New Discovery with permanent relief after other remedies failed, noting twelve years free of trouble. It treats coughs colds sore lungs hemorrhages la grippe asthma croup whooping cough and bronchial cases. 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free guaranteed by Joseph Emmere.

Big Pond Ida Soper Joseph Emmere

Burt Brothers offers large suit samples for men

A short sales notice invites men to inspect fine large suit samples at Burt Brothers and B. B. Dye Works. It promises splendid fitting and well made garments with exact details on quality.

Burt Brothers B. B. Dye Works

Wanted Heats Up Trade Rumors In March Market

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a fire sale or trade scramble with hints of buyers and sellers. Mentions Hayes, livery barn, Wolkenstalo, and a March date fragment, plus a terse buyer line. Context unclear but signals market activity and names.

Mus Sn Jn Esol

Irish Night At Kutere Club Weaves Music And Merriment

An event at the Kutere club featured Mies Elisabeth Dorman Roos and other performers in a Tuesday program. The first part honored composers from the year book, the latter celebrated Irish performers for St Patrick’s Day with tunes like The Kerry Danes and The Heart Bowed Down. The audience enjoyed the Irish elements as a pleasing departure from standard classical programs.

Prostam Mies Elisabeth Dorman Roos Dr. Clark Galamark Bonetty Mies Bridal Thorne Hustie Wedding Maia’ Dornan Misa Kildare Patrick Y Frank Bass Harney Milkia Dow Rory O’moore Nemaers Kerry Danes Oviee Philadelphia Jd. &, Clark Mies Margaret Key St. Patrick's Day

St Patrick Day Social at First Presby Church

The Y P 8 of the First Presbyterian church invites all to a St Patrick s Day social in the church parlors with Irish ballads readings and sketches A limerick contest with a prize will be held and guests should bring a limerick Light refreshments and a free will offering will be provided The program features songs readings sketches and Irish melodies by Mrs M M Baumgartner Mr Smedley Plano and Arthur Ockenga All are welcome for a festive evening

Y. P Presbyterian Church Erin Kerry M. M. Baumgartner

University of Chicago Glee Club to Visit Freeport

Freeport residents may hear the University of Chicago Glee Club next Monday evening March 22 at a local venue. The group, 24 members strong with three soloists and a string quartet, recently performed a farewell concert in Mandel Hall to enthusiastic applause.

University of Chicago Gies Club Freeport University of Chicago Glee Club Mandel Hall Glee Club

Lunch Box Social Delights Attendees At Qold Fellows Hall

Over one hundred members of the State of Equity attended the lunch box social at Qold Fellowa hall near the First National bank last evening. The program followed the published plan and drew encores from many performers. The lunch boxes were drawn instead of sold, adding to the evening’s amusement and enjoyment.

State of Equity Qold Fellowa First National Bank

Surprise Party for Miss Manus at South Galena

Miss Jennie Julian and friends surprised Miss Margaret Manus Pst. evening at the home of Mrs. Oscar Erickson on South Galena avenue. Games were played and refreshments served.

Jennie Julian Margaret Manus Oscar Erickson Galena Avenue

Miss Minnie Moore Surprise Birthday Party

About twenty friends surprised Miss Minnie Moore on her twenty first birthday anniversary. The hostess received a handsome commemorative plate. The Shoemaker Incubator office force was entertained at Ginner with a luncheon at the offices. Rooms were decorated and a sumptuous meal served. A card party is planned at the G. A. R. hall tonight.

Minnie Moore Shoemaker Incubator Company Ginner G. A. R. Hall

Casey Gives Shamrocks

Robert Casey continued a years long custom by sending St Patrick day souvenirs to friends in the city yesterday at his Stephenson street business. During the day he distributed artificial emblems to customers and friends as he has done since entering business.

F. A. Read New York George Death Eleroy W.W. H. Bhona Case Carpenter F. B. Carater Sxon Elizabeth Annan Emmetteburg Casey Robert Casey St. Patrick Day Stephenson Street Mr. Casey St. Patrick’s da

Fragmentary ad copy from Pearl Street notice

Fragmentary advertisement text mentions postage handling and an address at Pearl Street New, with names browne and mandy allan of the way. The readable portions hint at a mailing or payment request, but lack clear actions or dates. The passage is too garbled to determine a concrete event or outcome.

Mandy Allan Scorra Pearl Street New

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