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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
4
Public notice from JOURNAL PRINTING CO publishing address at No 97 Chicago Street Freeport Illinois. Subscription terms list one year in advance five dollars and ten cents weekly carrier or mail. Post office entry as second class matter dated May 22 1908.
The Port Journal receives an International Typo graphical Union label for using local labor in its mechanical departments, signaling recognition of fair labor practices and shop standards.
Multiple figures announce runs for county offices in Stephenson County. Louis Burrell and Roscoe Carnatlan seek State’s Attorney and Circuit Clerk nominations respectively, with primaries set for August. Other candidates A H Wieman Wa Stevens also enter the Circuit Clerk race.
J C McKenzie announces candidacy for state senator on the Republican ticket for the Twelfth district which includes Stephenson Joandaytess and Carroll counties subject to primary voting in August in Freeport. He seeks voters support in the upcoming election for the party nomination.
Stephen Rigney of Red Oak Illinois declares candidacy for representative in the Illinois General Assembly in the Twelfth senatorial district and Tama candidate seeks Republican support in the Second district comprising Carroll Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties for the August 8 1908 primaries as presented by T H Hollister Freeport IL.
Masonic bodies including Excelsior Lodge No 07 AF and AM meet on the first and eighth Friday each month. Evergreen Lodge No 170 AF and AM holds meetings on the first and third Monday. Freeport Chapter No 28 AA M meets on the first and third Tuesday. Freeport Council No 89 Royal and Select Masters meets on the third Tuesday. Freeport Commandery No 7 Knights Templar meets on the first and third Wednesday.
Ray Hoover visits Polo. R. R. Fisher returns from Red Oak. H. B. Erb back from the Dakotas. C. McGreevy of Odell Ill visits Freeport. M. M. Ulfers of Forreston in town. D. C. Wilson of Aurora transacts business today. Miss Peters of Winslow calls on friends. Miss Anna Wilson of Warren spends day in Freeport. Mrs. Jane Holderby of Clarno a Freeport caller. Mr. and Mrs. G. K. E. Lund of Decatur visit Freeport. J. H. Garnes of Orangeville in Freeport Thursday evening. R. M. Thompson of Rockford on business in the city today. A. J. Stukenberg returns from Chicago goods buying. Mrs. Nelson Sweeley of Winslow guest today. Oscar Detz and wife of Winslow in Freeport. J. F. Bartells of Racine a Freeport visitor. Josie Leverington of Winslow calls in Freeport. George McHeoch of Mt. Carroll calls in Freeport. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Frey visiting in Polo return home. Rev. H. M. Markley back from Dixon after state Sunday School convention. Rev. John G. Schwab, Freeport Evangelical presiding elder, leaves for Hooppole on clerical business.
Limited Delayed. Train No. 402 the fast Minois Central train from St. Paul to Chicago passing Freeport at 6 50 am was delayed last night at St Ansgar Iowa over two hours due to a freight car derailment in a train ahead. The limited arrived after the local from the west this morning but ran around the local at this point.
The article notes fevers at high elevations and malaria at lower levels, linked to altitude. It promotes Electric Bitters as the most effective remedy for climate affections lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever and debility, calling it a great alterative and blood purifier. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 50c.
Cummings dazzled with strong pitching and three safeties as Freeport defeated Green Bay 3 to 1. Disch contributed three putouts in left field, with Fisk Stark and Safford each getting hits. Rockford fell to bottom of the percentage column but hopes remain.
Wausau Wisconsin May 21 Dunbar allowed no hits as Wausau beat Rockford 2 to 0. A protested decision by Umpire Killeen sparked dispute in the first inning. Batteries Dunbar and Erickson for Wausau. Blexrual Kemp and Stewart for Rockford. Oshkosh Wisconsin May 24 Oshkosh defeated Madison 13 to 2. Batteries Brink Seana and Warren Nolden and Stange Fond du Lac May 21 Proud du Lae beat Ga Crosse 9 to 3 in an execution contest. Waeding’s eighth inning single brought in two runs. both pitchers used.
Yesterday Rockford dropped from fifth to last as Dunbar of Wansan pitched a no hit no run game. The Indians edged the Senators in a rough match, Madison suffered pitching shortfalls, and Bobby Lynch’s Cubs contended in the cross. President Hodemrever returned from Green Bay amid gloomy attendance and overblown crowd estimates.
Jimamy Ward of Rockford has been named as an umpire for a Wisconsin Illinois regional game, joining the officiating crew and bringing local experience to the matchup. Ward will work with officials from both states as the teams compete.
The Illinois State Medical Association closed a two day session in Peoria on May 21 electing officers. President J W Pettit Ottawa first VP J L Wiggins East St Louis second VP E H Ischart Peoria treasurer E J Brown Necator secretary W Weiss Ottawa delegates to the American Medical Society in Chicago Dr Weiss Dr W T Gilmore Dr J B Percy and Dr A K Nickelson councilors first district J A Stealy Freeport second district CG C Hunter Dickinson seventh district W T Newcomb Champaign Quincy was chosen for the next meeting. A key action was endorsing Dr Wool Baum of Chicago who urged abolishing the state board of health and replacing it with a commissioner. A resolution praising Governor Deneen on board of charities appointments and the organization's work was adopted unanimously.
Police from several local forces plan to attend the state meeting at Elgin from June 24 to 28. Committees have been named to prepare for the event, with over 100 delegates expected. A business session will occur on both days, plus city tours, an outdoor picnic along Pox river, and a dance for visitors on June 24 evening.
A stereopticon lecture on Alaska with eighty views will be shown tonight at the Second Presbyterian Church. Admission is free with a free will offering requested.
Low round trip fares offered on the North Western Line to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and North Pacific Coast points from June 1 to September 16 with liberal return limits and flexible routes. Apply to any ticket agent for full particulars.
The Catholic Order of Foresters marks a silver jubilee in Chicago on May 24 with a 1000-voice chorus, speeches by Archbishop Quigley and others, and a Coliseum celebration planned for delegates from the United States and Canada. The order, founded in Chicago in 1873, has grown to about 134000 members in 1,560 courts across 19 states and Ontario and Quebec, Canada, and remains financially strong.
Illinois Governor Charles S. Deneen proclaims Saturday May 30 1908 Memorial Day urging citizens to honor American soldiers through grave decorating and patriotic observances. He highlights the nation’s past struggles and the value of youth participation in remembrance.
In Oklahoma City on May 21 the Northern Baptist convention representing 1,200,000 Baptists held its first annual meeting with about 800 delegates and 1,000 visitors at the White temple. Governor Hughes sent regrets from Albany as president. Hughes was reelected president with Judson as first vice president and W C Bitting as secretary. Pledges totaling 10,000 were raised for the Chicago Baptist Training School.
The Elks fifth annual state convention in Peoria closed with officer elections. Appointed leaders include President Andrew Olson of Moline and First Vice President John S Brown of Monmouth. Other posts went to P W Gallagher of Canton, J J Brittain of Bloomington, Lew H Pratt of Jacksonville, and I H Johnson of Charleston. Springfield will host next year’s convention.
Georgia timber dealer Ga F Kerns returns from Arkansas with a deal for twenty five million feet of bare wood timber. The timber will be manufactured for his Chicago firm. The purchase includes a large mill and a well equipped railroad. GC Day will oversee operations starting in about a week.
J Brown and Taylor circle No. 57 will meet with Mrs. Florence Hart at 91 Williams Street on Sunday at 7 30 p m to attend memorial services at St. Mary's Church in a body.
Lena May 22. Mr. and Mrs. A C Altenbern and now are home from a visit with Will Dammerer and family at Fairchild Wis Will Jones and daughter returned to Freeport that evening after a period at the home of Mrs. Mary Sherry Eldora Nelson Reed's little daughter celebrated her seventh birthday with a party Mrs W H Goodrich came from Pearl City to visit her mother Catherine Taylor Azalia Lawyer was a passenger to Freeport Russell Lovell from Freeport was here guest of R W Fowler and wife Mrs P F Moore and son and Mrs Laura Rapp and son were here from Stockton Mrs Will Phillips and son spent the day at the county seat.
A reader offers a dessert method using one packet of Jell O mixed with hot water then partly congealed. Beat in whipped cream and crushed macaroons, pour into a mold, chill, and serve with whipped cream. Jell O costs ten cents per package at groceries.
The Illinois Press association will stage its 48th annual meeting in Champaign June 2 3 and 4 with a program strong in history and university progress A Lincoln Douglas anniversary review by experts ties to the Illinois Historical society and a tour of the University of Illinois Wednesday Addresses by James Dear Davenport Breckenridge and Bevier highlight the program Champaign Chamber entertainments include a smoker reception automobile tour banquet and trolley trip to the Danville Soldiers home The association dates back to 1866 and aims to further the state press in all respects Officers listed include President J C Adams Vedette Peotone and others across Illinois
Late yesterday afternoon Frank Fager of 8 Grove Street slipped while repairing his roof and fell to the ground dislocating his shoulder.
Remedy claims to cleanse kidneys purify blood and improve digestion with vigorous liver action and regular bowels. Sold by C P Guenthe & Co at the Galena corner shop for 20 cents with money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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