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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1906

Page

2

County Treasurer Candidates Declare Runs

Thomas O Shaffer and M G Wirling announce candidacy for county treasurer. Both statements indicate runs are contingent on Republican primaries decisions.

Teachers praise Stephenson County Institute and its teachers

Dr. Search and Dr. Stetson lauded the Stephenson County Teachers Institute for its organization and the educators’ dedication. The high school assembly featured piano duets and praise for mothers as teachers, while sessions covered school quality, teacher pay, grading, arithmetic reform, and the role of the community in supporting education. 254 names added to institute roster.

Dorman Freeport Grove Search Glee Club Stephenson County Dr. Search Davis Raines Stetson America Drs. Serrch California Maine Parents and Board of Education

Sheriff Candidates Announced in Stephenson County Pr imaries

Multiple individuals including EVER OLSON B F BRUBAKER MUANN J. MASON announce candidacy for Stephenson County sheriff subject to Republican primary decisions. The fragmentary notice lists names and a shared condition of party primary selection.

Stephenson County pennnTes Ever Olson Miyself B. F. Brubaker Muann Repuboer J. Mason

Candidates announce runs in county and state offices

Fragmented OCR shows declarations by W H Shons Henry Ritzman and ML M CJ Mullnix announcing candidacies for state legislature county superintendent of schools county clerk and related posts. Entries note primaries and party decisions with garbled names and locales.

Henry Ritzman

Call for Stephenson County Republican Convention 1906

By direction of the Stephenson County Republican County Central committee voters of Stephenson county Illinois are urged to meet at the county club rooms Freeport on May 8 1906 at 2 p m to select delegates to the state and congressional conventions and to nominate candidates for county offices including judge clerk treasurer sheriff and superintendent of schools. The primary election to nominate these offices will be held April 28 1908 from noon to 7 p m with 244 delegates allotted by township and precinct based on votes cast for Republican presidential electors in 1904.

Dr. Stetson Dr. Search Miss Davis Scott Stephenson County Search Stetson Grove Raines Elsie M. Backus Lena Edward W. Flynn Rock City Bertha Askey Dakota Florence Grattelo Freeport J. H. Garnes Orangeville C. B. Wolford Carriers Schoney Red Oak M. Helen Gates Orane Frank M. Wolf Monroe Eleanor Wardlow Clark G. Wright Winslow Institute Republican County Republican ‘Voters Stephenson ‘County Thlinois County ‘Club Illinois

Judicial Convention Set by Sixth District Republicans

A meeting of the Republican judicial committee for Wisconsin’s Sixth Supreme Court District in Rockford on April 18, 1906 at 7:30 p m will nominate a candidate for the Supreme Court. Representation is based on Roosevelt 1904 votes, with a delegation plan outlined by Chairman Sterling and others.

Republican Judicial Committee Supreme Court Wiinola Rockford Court House Roosevelt Gates Sterling

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted by Phillipsburg Resident

Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg Kansas endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick cure for burns boils sores scalds wounds piles eczema salt rheum chapped hands sore eyes and sore feet. Available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store with guarantee.

Sam Kendall Phillipsburg Kan Bucklen Joseph Emmert

Will Hear Alimony Petition Tuesday in Coffman Case

State's Attorney Burrell filed a petition seeking an alimony increase for Mrs. Qarrie F. Coffman. Judge Farrand will hear arguments on Tuesday in this ongoing matter.

Burrell Qarrie F. Coffman Farrand

Hollister's Booky Oneal Tea Promotes Restful Health

The advertisement touts a healthful medicine for liver and nerve soothing, easy digestion, and restful sleep, priced at 85 cents. It credits Hollister and Joseph Mere as the producers.

Hollister Joseph Mere

Conversion links evangelist Mell Trotter to Freeport murder case

The Chicago Record Herald details Mell Trotter's involvement with Ralph Le Isle, a murder suspect awaiting execution. It notes Le Isle’s confession, the Rice bank theft, and Trotter’s prior role in reform, plus Trotter's invitation to assist in upcoming Freeport meetings. Le Isle, 28, from Tree Rivers, Mich., discusses his crime, crime links, and hope for a defender.

Freeport Chicago Record-Herald Mell Trotter William. D. Trotter Walnut Street Trotter Orangeville Record-Herald Ralph le Isle West Madison Street le Isle Detroit Charles Rice Rice oo le _ Le Isle Goldberg Mell Desplaines Street First National Bank of Detroit

Personal Record Notes Local Movements and Obituary

A compiled list of residents and visitors moving between Sterling La Crosse and nearby towns with several attendees traveling for business, visits, or funerals. Notable items include Mrs J H Hazell and Mrs Grenoble returning to Chicago after a funeral, Miss Dora Hermsmeier heading to Valparaiso for school, and the death of Miss Kryder born 1845 in Dakota Illinois, now Mrs Mary Shank's death reported in Cadiz Wisconsin.

Rose Lamm Dixon Charles Glaw Rockford Charles Reiger Monroe Jessie Taylor Everts Gustave Natzel Lena J. Piederit Dora Hermsmeier Valparaiso Ind W. D. Edwards Shullsburg Freeport Nellie Hayes Savanna Allen Kinjr Dubuque BE. F. Smith Pearl Smith Sybie Fisher Polo Mary Shank Frank B. Shank Cadiz Wis Kryder Dakota, Ill

Richard Aykens Visits Forreston Parents

Richard Aykens traveled to Forreston from Milwaukee about two weeks earlier due to illness. He was unable to continue the trip and stayed with his brother Cornelius in the city for care.

Richard Aykens Forreston Mr. Aykens Milwaukee Cornelius

Power Plant at Brown's Mill Aids Freeport Transit

A plan to develop a 1000 horsepower plant at Brown's Mill aims to extend electric service to Globe Park or White Schoolhouse with possible street use rights in West Freeport Village. The Freeport Railway Lights and Power Co seeks a franchise to discuss extending the car line to the park, though no definite decision has been made. Mr. Goddard recently bought land near the White Schoolhouse for a potential park, and officials say talks are needed to move the project forward.

Ty Goddard Brown's Mill Sonar West Freeport Freeport Railway, Lights& Power Ooi Globe Park White School House Goddard

Canaries Opening At E And W Shoe Store

The Canaries opening at the E and W shoe store drew hundreds of visitors who praised the fifty eight feathered singers. Prizes will be awarded to the four best singers Saturday morning and the birds remain in the store until 9 pm Saturday.

Staver Co Clearing Sale Ends Saturday April 7

Bodwin reports Staver & Co announce a clearing sale closing on Saturday April 7. The notice notes finishing prices and remaining stock to be cleared, urging customers to visit the Bodwin location for deals before the deadline.

Staver & Co’s Bodwin

Special sale of sheet music at Albertson and Stemm’s

Ear sale announced for Saturday March 81 at Albertson and Stemm’s 78 Galena Street. Latest popular hits priced 19 cents per copy. Chestnuts and ge ow literature offered at 50 cents each.

Albertson & Stemm's Galena St

Milline Ope Fr Hay 9a March 30 30 and at 16

fragments indicate a historical notice with a date March 30 and a referenced 16 percent figure. names and places are unclear but the readable data suggests a formal notice or listing.

Hay Ellie

Grace Episcopal Literary and Dramatic Society Forms

The first meeting of Grace Episcopal church Literary and Dramatic Society was held at Odd Fellows hall. The constitution and by laws were adopted and officers will be elected next Thursday. Members plan to present a play every three months with Laura Malburn directing drama and Kathleen Porter directing the program. Musical programs will be arranged and all church members or interested persons may join.

Literary and Dramatic Society Grace Episcopal Church Odd Fellows’ Hall Miles. Standish Laura Malburn Katherine Porter

Jury Rules for Plaintiff in Varty Versus Cosmopolitan Life

A circuit court jury returned a verdict for Lester A. Varty in the case against Cosmopolitan Life Insurance. Varty claimed $3,000 on a policy. the insurer refused payment citing misrepresentations and unpaid assessments. The jury deliberated from evening until 11 o clock when the verdict was reached.

Lester. A. Varty Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Association

Court Sides With Party in Full Policy Verdict

A case sealed and opened in court this morning concluded with a verdict in favor of the party for the full policy amount. The ruling affirms the insurer must pay the claimed sum in full.

Will Select Delegates At Stephenson County Meeting

A Stephenson County Republican central committee meeting will be held at the County Club rooms on April 7 to select delegates to the judicial convention at Oakford on April 18.

Stephenson County Republican Central Committee County Club Aprit Oakford

Liberal offer to cure catarrh with Hyomei

WM F Jungkunz offers to treat the worst catarrh case in Freeport using Hyomei medicated air. If not cured, no charge. Outfit costs 1 dollar, with extra bottles at 60 cents. Note mentions H E Schuknecht of Elgin, deputy pure food commissioner, visiting the city recently.

Freeport Nee H. E. Schuknecht Elgin Gov. Deneen

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