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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1906
Page
2
A terse reformulation notes that the Freeport Journal employs labor in its mechanical departments, highlighting issues of typographical error and time cognition in production. The statement points to international typographical practices and the role of labor in mechanical processes within the newspaper.
Multiple residents including Omas Shaffe Ever Olnon and B F Brubaker announce candidacies for Stephenson County Sheriff and County Treasurer, subject to the Republican primaries. The notices urge party voters to decide in upcoming GOP primary selections.
A fragment lists several names as candidates for the Illinois General Assembly subject to Republican primaries. Names include W H Shons William W Krape I J Shaffer and Henry Ritzman, with notes about district and county superintendent of schools. The text reflects a window into party primary declarations.
Ihereby announce myself a candidate for tax collector of Freeport subject to Republican primaries. 1-Sdn.-PRANK F. PICKARD COUNTY CLERK. I hereby announce myself a candidate for county clerk subject to Republican primaries. 8. M. MALNIX, candidate for county clerk of Stephenson county subject to Republican primaries. RF. C. HELD.
A candidate announces intent to seek the Democratic nomination for Freeport town supervisor, subject to primary decision. John Bauscher, TR, signs as the declarant.
By direction of the Stephenson County Republican Central Committee the Republican voters of Stephenson county Illinois are invited to meet in a Republican County convention at the County club rooms Freeport Illinois on Thursday May 8 1908 at 2 PM to select delegates to the Republican State convention the Republican congressional convention for the 18th district the Republican Senatorial convention for the 12th district and to nominate candidates for county offices including town county judge county clerk county treasurer sheriff and superintendent of schools. Nominations shall be by plurality at a primary on April 28 1908 from noon to 7 PM. The convention will have 244 delegates allotted to townships and precincts per votes cast for Republican presidential electors in 1904 with one delegate per twenty votes and one per fraction of ten or more.
The Misses Baldwin returned from a visit to McConnell, Mrs W Vail came back from Chicago friends, Mrs Charles Reed visited Warren, Mr and Mrs Frank Young went to Chicago to visit relatives, Mrs EB Daley to Chicago, Mrs Edward Dugan returned to Dodgeville after city visits, Erory Davidson back to DeKalb after visiting, he and Mrs 4 H Wheeland visited Belvidere for the day. Also a fragment mentions rheumatism back pain and illness with a stray name Rocky Maun.
Miss Mary Burrell, a Chicago public school teacher, described the city ghetto’s squalor and immigrant life at the Freeport Woman’s Club. She noted crowded streets, late work ages, and a school of 32 rooms with 1,700 students, many only reaching fourth grade, and recounted their garden project amid ash heaps. Miss Faulkner urged reviving fairy tales and shared stories from Chicago and New York schools, including The Gingerbread Man.
Al Klocke once ran a Galena street saloon and had his license revoked for disorderly conduct. He pled guilty to petty larceny in circuit court after the state consented to reduce the charge from grand larceny. He received six months in county jail and a $100 fine plus costs. A divorce decree was entered in Nora Steele vs Thomas G Steele.
The ladies of Freeport and vicinity are invited to Snow's College of Dressmaking and Ladies' Tailoring at Rice Building. The college closing has been extended until May 1, giving all interested time to complete the course.
A brief notice from Frank Epes, collector, urging taxpayers to pay and settle soon. The message stresses limited days remaining and asks for calls to arrange payment.
Billings, of Dixon, supplied the pulpit at First Baptist church yesterday morning and evening. He spoke on Christian devotion, discipleship, and sincerity, citing Luke nine thirteen about miracles to feed the multitude and urging stronger Sabbath school organization to aid good works and uplift.
Embury Methodist Church held a morning offering for the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society with a liberal response. The evening sermon argued for a united Protestant church as a living 20th century fact, citing Freeport's 16 Protestant churches and proposing a union revival to achieve wider mission support and church unity.
Community groups announce meetings across multiple clubs this week. Culture club with Miss Serf at 7 30 tonight. St Agnes guild with Mrs Truesdell tomorrow 2 PM. American Stars of Equity holds regular meeting at their hall Tuesday evening. Freeport Shakespeare society tonight with Miss Stoskopf. Amity society regular meeting tomorrow 4 PM with Mrs Jas R Cowley. Martha Washington Thimble club meets tomorrow afternoon. Comforting circle of the Kings Daughters with Mrs W B Silver tomorrow 2 PM to sew. W C T A Van Brocklin church chicken pie dinner Thursday March 22 at Mrs C F Warner home. Ladies of G A R sewing circle with Mrs N Keeler Wednesday afternoon March 21 182 Van Buren St. Woman's Relief corps tomorrow 2 PM sharp president Mrs Brown leaves at 4 PM. All members urged to attend.
A venerable Ia. woman, coffee drinker for eight decades, reports nerve improvement after switching completely to Postum Food Coffee. She cites reduced anxiety, fewer crying spells, and regained energy, praising Postum from Battle Creek, Mich. and recommending the associated booklet The Road to Wellville.
Tony Costanza four years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Costanza, died last evening at 11 35 oclock of membraneous croup. The family resides in East Freeport. Funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9 oclock.
Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg Kansas touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a fast cure all for burns boils sores and wounds. He claims the salve heals other conditions like piles eczema chapped hands and sore eyes and notes a 26 cent price at Joseph Hmmer's drug stores with a guaranteed result.
Spirit Lake trap shooter Fred Gilbert known as Dude faces a long recovery from inflammatory rheumatism and will suspend big-match competition for six months. The veteran marksman has a storied career with Freeport Gun Club ties, world class trophies, a large family, and a trophy-filled home.
Albert H. Manus, brother-in-law of Peter Graalman, is seriously ill in Minneapolis where he is attending a law school.
The YMCA hosts a men only talk by Mr Strough noted for depth and insight into life and problems. He will speak nightly at 8 except Saturdays on Heroism and Sacrifice, recalling his Freeport childhood and a Grant visit, with no admission charge.
Miss Mary Perry of Scales Mound and her niece Abi gail Opie of Warren visited the Methodist parsonage. Rev M M McWright preached at the Methodist church in the morning and at the English Lutheran church in the evening. Mrs Wm Johnson of Egan S D visits local relatives. Fourteen new members joined the Methodist church. Joseph Gaffney Henry Rech and Ned Blair of Freeport were in town. Mr and Mrs J S Raymer with children arrived from Rock City and will move into the Burbridge house on Schuyler Street.
Wausau Record notes Stevens Point will drop state league play as a luxury and try to get by with a home team. The piece recalls past seasons when Point players relied on home games and crowd energy, with aggressive play and umpire heckling during rough moments.
Miss Rebecca Vail arrived in Chicago this morning as a guest of Mr and Mrs William Vail.
Clarence R Yeager of Freeport Stephenson County Illinois seeks full discharge from debts after adjudication as a bankrupt under federal law. Court schedules a hearing for April 16 and orders notice to creditors by mail and publication in Freeport Journal.
Wisconsin league towns race to finalize franchises for 1906 as Freeport Green Bay La Crosse Oshkosh Stevens Point Fond du Lac Madison and Appleton weigh plans. Hawley Malven and Elliott report brisk signing with fifteen of sixteen players already on board. Exhibition games and preseason arrangements set amid talk of a crackerjack heavy hitting nine in LaCrosse and a possible Milwaukee style clash with other cities.
Manager Malven reports near completion of signings for the coming season and says several new players will bring strong batting and fielding. He refuses to name the newcomers yet but notes two come from the Ohio state league and a Missouri infielder led both leagues in key stats last year. Local officers praise his work and expect Wausau to lead once play begins.
A musical program featuring Mrs Breed Mrs Oyler Miss Fry and others is planned for Friday evening March 25 at the Second Presbyterian church. Proceeds benefit the King's Daughters Mission and Settlement home. It marks the second annual meeting of the organization and all contributors are urged to attend.
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