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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows a historic newspaper notice from Freeport dated May 14 1908. It references subscription terms, a printing schedule or location on Chicara Street, and a postal registration note. The text is garbled but indicates period publication details and second class matter status.
The Freeport Journal earns a union labor recognition badge from the International Typo graphical Union noting its use of union workers in mechanical departments.
Announcer states candidacy for nomination as State's Attorney of Stephenson County subject to Republican voters decision. Names listed include Atatecs Attorney, Louis Wu, Hats, Burrell Tama, and Roscoe J Carnatean. Primary date noted as Saturday August ath. Support urged from Republicans.
A candidate for circuit clerk of Stephenson county announces, subject to the Republican primaries, August 8. ACH Wheman, circuit clerk, urges Republican voters to decide at the Aug primary. WLACSTEVENS signs as endorsing party official.
A benatorial style notice from William W. Krape of Freeport declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in the twelfth district comprising Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. The statement is addressed to voters in the district and notes primary election timing in August. Another entry appears from Jou Merk Renae announcing a similar candidacy for the Republican nomination subject to the August primary.
Stephen Rigney of Red Gad TU declares his candidacy for representative to the Illinois General Assembly, subject to Republican voters in the Twelfth senatorial district at the August primaries.
Excelsior Lodge No. 07 A F and A M meets the 1st and 3rd Friday monthly. Evergreen Lodge No. A F and A M meets the 1st and 3rd Monday. Freeport Chapter No. 3 R A M meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Freeport Council No 8 R and M meets the 3rd Tuesday. Freeport Commandery No 7 K T meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday.
Rockford and Red Oak residents spent the day in Freeport with several Freeport callers. Mrs. Rotzler travels to Aurora. others head to Victoria Texas, Streator, and New York for visits, land holdings, or summer trips. Musical pieces by Jerome Gibler attract opportunities in New York shows.
Charles F. P. Budahn of Travs California credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the luckiest purchase of his life for curing years of itching piles after trying many remedies. The product is sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Three youths from Rock Falls and Davenport are arrested on Davenport warrants for perjury in saloon injunction proceedings. W. L. Woodward, Wayne Woodward, A Berry and J. McPartland accuse 17 year old Woodward and others of false testimony about purchasing drinks for locals to target saloon keepers. The youths allegedly worked for Rev Blanche and Lawyer Betty to gather evidence, earning salaries and expense money, and were paid to buy drinks with women in rooms above saloons. The group refused to return to Davenport without governor papers.
A report notes efforts by the Civic Federation to obtain compensation for individuals providing testimony against Jack McPartland, detailing the pursuit of payment arrangements and the legal or organizational context surrounding the request.
Freeport consistory officers were elected and installed Wednesday with Robert J. Koebner officiating. Lodge of Perfection new officers include Mann, Bentley, Bayne, Place, Garrett. Treasurer Trembor. Secretary Jeffert. M C Albright. others named. Princes of Jerusalem officers include Burrell, Snyder, Knecht. Trembor treasurer. Boolerfert secretary. Wolf treasurer and other posts. Rose Croix list shows Stickney as orator. Trembor treasurer. Mifert secretary. Koenig and Ryan as M C and members. Stewart as Tyler.
Delegates at the Freeport district meeting of the German M. E. Church vote unanimously to telegraph their Baltimore representative to oppose a discipline change on popular amusements. Speakers from Edgewood Iowa La Crosse Wis Sherrill Iowa Basswood and Dubuque present papers and sermons as sessions run Thursday through the closing sermon by Rev. J. W. Feller.
Stephenson County again earns the Gretna Green moniker as license data shows 630 marriages from May 1907 to May 1908 with 400 to county residents and 430 licenses issued to non residents. Wisconsin leads out of state applicants with 180. Divorces run 34, roughly one in twelve marriages.
The Knights of Columbus state convention in Chicago elected officers after a tight race for state deputy. James F. Maher won on the sixth ballot, with John R. Brown withdrawing. other officers named include LeRoy Hackett state secretary and Thos J Cleary state treasurer.
Herlocker has accepted a position in the offices of the Freeport Correspondence Schools. He is a member of the board of directors and has been active in the schools since they began, adding value in the new role. Secretary A. W. Barker will focus on general work, including employing and training traveling salesmen.
Mrs Bring Saveerman acting through attorney J F Crain sues the Court of Honor a fraternal benefit society in the circuit court seeking $2000 on a life policy of the late De M Saveerman. The insurer allegedly withheld payment citing assessment payments or lapse. Case docketed for the June term.
The vases to be awarded in the Majestic baby contest have arrived in Freeport and are now on display in the theater’s front window. Voting starts next Monday and runs for several days. Each admission ticket purchased will grant one vote.
Mrs. Charles F. Frans continues treatment at St. Francis Hospital with notable improvement today. Mrs. Wrang remains seriously ill from bronchial trouble and pneumonia.
Chartey West and John Knott were arrested yesterday on charges of assaulting Henry Phonefield. West fined 10 dollars plus costs, Knott fined 5 dollars plus costs after trial before Magistrate Bethey yesterday afternoon.
An important meeting of the Red Men is planned at Winheshirk Pride in Nash ft. CO Moarthede to discuss the new ball over the First National Bank this evening. Members are urged to attend.
Henry EL Witte of Freeport and Rosena Selwark are licensed to wed. The couple with a common residence is listed in the official public notice.
Mr and Mrs Herman J Straub of High street announce the birth of a boy. This is their second son and adds to the family at the Straub printing shop.
Freeport camp of Royal Neign bnits will host a card party tonight in Kyuf V ball over the state bank. The public is invited to attend.
Freeport news notes Mme Johanna Gadski set for Friday May 15 at the Grand Opera House. It marks her fourth American tour in as many years and follows a return to Wagnerian roles at the Metropolitan Opera. The concert tour is arranged by Loudon Charlton, promising a crowded house and strong public interest.
At Quincy the Ladies of the G A R met in their hall to arrange wreaths for Decoration Day. The G A R convention at Quincy next Tuesday was discussed. Mrs M Kauffman was appointed as a delegate to attend the gathering. The Woman's Relief Corps named delegates Mrs J J Brennan, Mrs Rickie Molter and McLees to attend.
Local officials call a near wreck report from Elerow a fake and say a Winslow correspondent was handed a lemon. Facts describe a way freight entering Eleroy siding to let a through freight pass, a flagman present, signals given, and the through train clear by the switch before any collision.
Freeport residents left for Decatur this morning to attend the U C T state convention to be held Friday and Saturday. Those traveling include Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Davis J. W. Benston Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Kennedy Mrs. A. C. Landis and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Grossman.
The advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease for instantly relieving tightness in new shoes and common foot ailments. It claims swelling, corns, bunions, blisters, and sweating ease as well as a free trial package and a sample corn pad, with address in Le Roy New York.
Louis Baescher, proprietor of Garden Market, advertises a twenty-fifth anniversary sale offering fifty thousand flower and vegetable plants. stock includes geraniums, verbenas, pansies, cannas, caladiums, heliotrope, roses, salvias, lobelias, alyssum, asters, ageratum, vines, petunias, morning glories, cosmos, ferns, lantanas, and althaea. Large stock of seeds, orders shipped nationwide. inspection invited. directions and streetcar access listed.
For Sale or Exchange 4 200 acres of Pexas land. Will consider good income property. Price 6 per acre. For more details send bor particulars to Lock Box 604 wanark Ell. 5-odive.
Lena May 14 items report the Phidian Art club meeting at Mrs. G M Holley with a paper on Typical American Homes by Miss Diggs read by Miss Lucy Rowah. Notices include Lena relatives welcoming a son in Denver and new son for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Becke near Greenbush. Reverend Will M Beck, Christian Endeavor missionary, to speak at Amity Lutheran Church tonight. Local rural mail carriers complain of poor roads. Cemetery work to be led by Phidian Art club again this year. requests for care notifications to Miss Roush, Mrs. Belle Waite, or Miss Amy Snider. Rev. Heidenrich returns from Oshkosh after funeral of his mother.
John Schiller transfers Lot 7 Block 42 Arcade Addition to Elizabeth Fitzpatrick for 300 dollars. The brief transfer records a real estate change with a single purchaser and price.
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