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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
4
Preepert Journal Receives Union Label Recognition
The label appears on the International Type graphical Crier indicating use of Union label in mechanical departments, recognizing compliance with labor standards and industry practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preepert
International Typegraphical Crier
Announcement of State's Attorney candidate and primary date
Thereby announces candidate for nomination for State's Attorney of Steger enson Go. Primary set for Saturday August 8. Public support requested from voters and publication office. Rosca 4 Carnatean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anhounes Noyseifa
Atteorney Af Stegerenson
Primary decision for circuit clerk of Stephenson county
A candidate for circuit clerk position in Stephenson County faces a decision by Republican voters at the upcoming primary. The entry notes the party designation and that the result will depend on primary vote outcomes across the district.
Candidate announces bid for Twelfth district state senate
A formal declaration from a Republican candidate in Freeport outlines a bid for the state senate representing Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. The notice asserts eligibility and requests voters support at the August primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Jo Daviess
Carroll
William
Freeport
Merkenzaitr
Stephen Rigney Announces Candidacy in Twelfth District
Stephen Rigney of Hed Onk TA declares his run for representative in the Tinos Heneral Assembly subject to Republican voters in the Twelfth senatorial district at the August primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinos Heneral
S. Stephen Rigney
Hed Onk
Freemason Lodge Schedules and Chapter Meetings
Masonic Calendar lists Excelsior Lodge No. Wf A F and A M meetings on the first and third Friday monthly. Evergreen Lodge No. 170A FP and A M meets on the first and third Monday. Freeport Chapter No. 2 R A convokes on the first and third Tuesday. Freeport Council No. 38 R and M meets third Tuesday. Freeport Commandery No. 7 R T conclave meets first and eighth Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Lodge
A. M
Evergreen Lodge
F.C
Freeport
R.A
Freeport Council
M.stated Communication 3Rd Tuesday of Each Month, Freeport Commandery No
R. Te
Personal Daybook Expresses Wide Travel and Meetings
A long list of residents and visitors record daily movements in Freeport and surrounding areas. Individuals from Chicago Forreston Madison Polo Rockford Sterling Buena Vista and others transact business call on friends attend events or visit relatives across Illinois and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Scott
Chicago
Mayor Dittmar
Forreston
Thomas H. Hollister
J. J. Bearer
Mt. Carroll
Freeport
E. T. Serger
Madison
Tom Green
Dixon
O. GC. Evans
Monmouth
W. C. Rouland
Polo
Shep Zimmerman
J. Werntz
Warren
L. A. Rhomburg
Dubuque
Frank Everington
Winslow
M. Ocker
Orangeville
Charles E. Beer
West Bend
Wis
William J. Beals
Amboy
E. A. Bowman
Rockford
Do. W. White
H. I. Cook
J. Wright
Whitewater
Flatke
Buena Vista
John Azanooi
Iowa
W. A. Goldthwait
Melrose Park
Ill
Belle Sweelegg
MM. van Sickle
Mission Conference Plans Centennial Address By Dr Kindred
The Illinois Missionary District conference opens with Rev Charles D Kindred of Englewood delivering the centennial address on Our Centenary. Dora V Thompson and Clara B Griffin of Carthage share remarks as Missonary District progress reported. Tomorrow features an I C M S session with sermons, reports, and Bible School talks, inviting Freeport readers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Chas. G. Kindred
Englewood
Chicago
Kindred
Leslie Gridley
Savanna
F. O. Emerson
Freeport
A. R. Spicer
Dixon
Bible School
Royal League Scandal Shocks Freeport Group
Chicago Journal reports charges in a debtor’s court against Charles E. Piper supreme scribe of the Royal League for 17,150 dollars. Piper, a Berwyn resident with a wife and children, must appear next Friday as supporters defend him while others push for expulsion if facts prove true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Royal League
Chicago Journal
Charles BE. Piper
Piper
Emma Leach
B. W. Leach
Sacraiment Boulevard
Leaches
Berwyn
H. B. Roundtree
Aupreme
League
Leach
Miss Yaw May Inherit Meux Fortune In London Tale
Freeport residents recalling Ellen Beach Yaw recall a London story that she could become an heiress through Lady Meux. The tale links Yaw to British society, the Essex heir, and Meux wealth, amid reports of Yaw’s celebrated high notes and courtship rumors in Europe and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ellen Beach Yaw
London
Lady Meux
Miss Yaw
Countess of Essex
Meux
Europe
America
Svueriean
Wiscone
New York
Chicago
Bien Beach
Yaw
Miss Yaw Arrives in Paris to Bankroll her Fortunes
The founder of the fortune, a brewer, Miss Yaw is new in Paris where Lady Meux has followed. She is described as replenishing her bank account at frequent intervals, indicating steady financial activity and social scrutiny in the French capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Yaw Ia
Paris
Lady Meux
Rockford Gathers makers to boost Freeport trade
Rockford Register Gazette reports Freeport business men formed a city association to attract new productive interests. A leaflet will be distributed widely highlighting the eight hour ride and access to 26 million people, with a banquet planned for May 27 to push the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Coons to Speak at Rock Island Merchants Banquet
The Retail Merchants association of Rock Island Illinois will hold its annual banquet on the 19th instant. Secretary Wilbur Coons of the Freeport Business Men’s association has been invited to speak on What Organization Can Do. Other speakers include O E Bouoney of Paxton on The Building of a City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants’ Association
Rock Island
Ill
Wilbur Coons
Freeport Business Men's Association
H. A. Clevenstine
Freeport
Dixon
State Association
O. E. Bouoney
Paxton
Talbott to Attend Freeport Business Dinner May 27
J. S. Talbott assistant general freight agent of the Chicago and North Western railway will attend the annual dinner of the Freeport Business Men's Association on May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Talbott
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Freeport Business Men's Association
Weather wash delays games as teams shift schedule
Yesterday’s rain disrupted play across the circuit with games postponed. Rause is slated to pitch in Wausau this afternoon for a tough battle against the Tumberjacks as Fond du Lac visits for three games and Oshkosh for four. No more wins until June 2 when Rockford returns and pennant raising exercises take place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rause
Fond du Tac
Oshkosh
Rockford
Tere
Dedication Planned for Rock Grove Lutheran Church
The Lutheran and German Reform church at Rock Grove will be dedicated next Sunday with exercises throughout the day and a dedicatory service at 2 PM. Pastor Campbell leads the Lutherans and Rev Mer Marburger the German Reform congregation. The church is a substantial frame structure and a credit to the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Grove
Im. OA
Mr. Campbell
Mer Marburger
Giertina
Automobile service between Freeport and South Freeport discussed
Report notes Heise and Con operate the line between Freeport and South Freeport and consider adding a large gasoline powered vehicle in the near future. The idea is in early stages and its realization remains uncertain as time passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Freeport
Heise & Con
Freeport
Gideons to Gather in Bloomington for State Convention
Gideons and traveling men from Freeport and Bloomington plan the May 16 and 17 state convention in Bloomington. Meetings at Odd Fellows hall set outlines for Saturday and Sunday with welcome addresses, a mass men’s meeting at the Castle theater, and a grand Gideon rally at First Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Gideons
Bloomington
Gideons’ Committee
P. i
First Christian Church
Tid P. m
First Presbyterian Church
J. W. Somerville
Frank A. Carlick
Chicago
Sa. m
Y. M. C. A. Men's Bible Club
Castle Theater
First Baptist Church
Samuel S. Williams
Nels Rylander
Messrs
Alonzo Dolan
Frank Ives
J. C. Peasley
Edwin F. Mackenzie
Richard Compton
Christian Commercial Traveling Men's Organization
Janesville
Wigs
John H. Nicholson
S . Hinl
eThe Christian Commercial Traveling Men's Association
S. i. Will
Be- Joit
W. J. Waishta
John i. Nicholson
Hoowas
Ate
Tee
Judees
Gideon
Sen
Cos. Riddell
A. Tf. Humphrrey
The
Louisville
Chieneo
Local groups schedule meetings and events this week
Freeport camp of Woodmen meets Thursday evening. Y M C A board of directors held regular monthly meeting last evening. Royal Neighbors plan a card party Thursday at K of P hall over the State Bank. W M S at Prinity church postponed one week. Court Mohawk 3197 has an important meeting Wednesday evening May 13. Trinity church Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 30 at church parlors. Women’s Missionary Society of Trinity Evangelical to meet May 12 at Mrs. Mick 206 William street. tea served. W C U U meets Thursday at 3 at Y M C A with Rev Mullin and program including Miss Cora Culbert recital Pitcher or Jug. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Royal Neighbors
K. of P. Hall
State Bank
W. M.S
Prinity Church
Mick
Williams Street
Rockford
Ladies' Aid Society of
Trinity Church
Woman’s Missionary Society of
Trinity Evangelical Church
Church and Society
Mullin
English Lutheran Church
Cora Culbert
Constipation Pills and Medical Claims From Cited Ads
A fragmented OCR text discusses a medical claim for constipation treatment and includes references to pills and alleged cures. It mentions doses, medical authority, and a call to seek testimonials or trials, with several named entities and places implied in the historical ad context.
Sons of Veterans Meeting at Rawleigh Residence
The Sons of Veterans will meet this evening in the amusement room of W. Tr. Rawlegh’s new home on upper Stephenson Street. Members assemble at G. A. R. Hall at 7:80 and ride the car together. Arrangements for Memorial services May 24 and Decoration Day on May 30 will be made. The coming state encampment will be discussed. Light refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
Improvements at the Y. M. C. A. lobby and offices
The Y. M. C. A lobby and offices are being decorated and new electric lights installed. Donations from Mesdames Bailes Barrett and Sanford fund the improvements. Removal of the coal scales is underway and by week’s end the rooms will look markedly different.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Bailes, Barrett
Sanford
Twenty Fifth Anniversary Plant Sale At Garden Market
Louis Bauschier Proprietor announces a twenty fifth anniversary sale of flower and vegetable stock at Garden Market Garden and Green Houses. The catalogue lists Geraniums Verbenas Petunias Cannas Caladiums Heliotrope Everflow Roses Salvias Lobelias Alyssum Asters Ageratum Vincas and more including Cabbage Tomatoes Celery Kale Peppers and Sweet Potato Plants. Large stock of seeds and prompt out of town mail orders. plants shipped nationwide and to Canada. Take Carroll Street car to Garden Adams Street car to 306 Kreepar Market Garden ad CGiveen Houses. Established 183.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Checps
Ail Canada
Carroll Street
Adams Street
Kreepar Market
Cgiveen
Louis Bauschier
For Sale or Exchange Texas Land at Six Dollars an Acre
For sale or exchange six hundred acres of Texas land at six dollars per acre. Seller will consider good income property as part payment. For particulars address Lock Box 64 Lanark PF ind lw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lanark
Ind
Death of Jacob Stiffler at McConnell in May
Jacob Stiffler a respected farmer near McConnell died suddenly Monday afternoon May 4 from heart trouble after an illness less than a day. He was a Woodmen camp member, charter of Basswood camp No 9LOO M W L A and served as watchman. He leaves wife nine children three brothers and two sisters. Rev L B Dennis officiated at a large funeral conducted by the Woodmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Yorkville
Seattle
Wash
Eva Maise
BE. M. Stearns
J. Miles
Geneva State School
Stearns
Maine
Freeport
Geneva Institution
Illinois
Winnebago
Amigh
Geneva School
Maise
Miles
Jacob Stiffler
McConnell
Mgr. Stifler
Stiffler
Woodman Camp
Basswood
M. WL. A
L. S. Bechtold
T. TH. Grissinger
Peter Danielson
L. EE. Klontz
John Larrow
A. S. Bechtold
L. EB. Dennis
Mr. Stiffer
Center County
Pennsylvania
Community Mourns Sudden Death of Local Resident
Rain fell all day as mourners gather for burial at Hill cemetery. The community expresses deep shock over the unexpected illness and death, offering condolences to the grieving family.
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the Hill Cemetery
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