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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1908

Page

4

Stevenson County State's Attorney primary candidate notice

Announcement by Louis W. Burrel e and Roscoe J. Carnatiany declaring candidacy for the Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County subject to primary voters' decision. Primaries scheduled for August. appeal for Republican support.

Stephenson Co Louis WH Burrele Tama Stephenson County Bela Avenstath Roscok J Carnatiany

Stephenson County Clerk Candidate Announces Run

William A. Wieman, a Republican candidate, announces for the circuit clerk of Stephenson County subject to the Republican primaries.

Stephenson County AH Wieman

Statement of candidacy for Twelfth district state senate

J C Murenzile announces Republican nomination bid for state senator in Twelfth district covering Stephenson JoDaviess and Carroll counties subject to primary election held in August in Freeport Illinois. The filing includes address Freeport TL and references W Krape.

Stephenson JoDaviess Carrall William W.krape Freeport HOS J.C. Murenzile

Personal records of residents visiting Freeport and area

A series of short notes lists residents and visitors from Dixon Warren Mendota Rockford and surrounding towns. Individuals such as H C Best Walter Diffenbaugh M G Flanagan C F Thorp J A Kraker George B Shaw A C Schadel Elmer F Myers Van Matre D M Negraff A G Miller Ruth Saucerman W R Barron J H Hartman and others are noted as spending days in Freeport or visiting friends and returning home.

M. G. Flanagan la Salle C. F. Thorp Dixon Freeport J. A. Kraker Warren George B. Shaw A. C. Schadel Elmer F. Myers C. van Matre Rockford Free

Memorial Sunday Honor for Civil War Vets in Freeport

John A. Davis post No 98 GAR held Memorial Sunday at St Marys Catholic church with Rev Father Leydon delivering a tribute to Union soldiers. The service included the roll call of dead, notes on three members who died last year, and calls for gratitude, peace, and national unity.

John A. Davis Grand Army of the Republic St. Mary's Catholic Church Father Leydon Grand Army United States Woman's Relief Corps Ladies of the G. A. R Sons of Veterans United Spanish War Veterans, and Co Illinois National Guard Jacob M. Piper Hlinois Co. C. Wilson Leth Regiment Ilinois I. M. Kinne 4Th Wisconsin Artillery St. Mary’s St. Mary’s Parish Connie County Giother Othe Comborts Ale Haimlet Pericles Marathon Union Uinion Washington Andersonville Libby Europe Pacific Tsg&i Spain Antilles Congress of the Schley Ulad Wis Freeport Republic Namas Horace Torones Red Oak Rev C. M. Rohrbaugh B. A. Bookman FF. HE Inks Chester Hoefer W. KE. Kautenberg Rev. Rohrbaugh R. C. Smedley Oscar Hlsesser Hugo Opel W. C. Dick

Healing and Health Sermon on the Future of Medicine

Rev F W Emerson of the Christian Church delivered the final sermon in a series on Healing and Health discussing how healing has evolved from ancient to modern times. He traced medical thought from Egypt and Hippocrates to humoral and mechanistic theories, emphasizing the shift toward natural law, prevention, and the integration of health with religion.

F. W. Emerson The Christian Church Egypt Aesculapius Apollo Coronis Chiron Centaur Epidanus Corinth Hygeia Panacea Rome Hippocrates Pericles Dooley Kelly America India

Birds Released In Freeport Find Way Home To Milwaukee

In Freeport 150 homing pigeons were released at 7 am from Exchange and Mechanic Streets. The birds, owned by the National Association of Homing Pigeon Fanciers and shipped from Milwaukee, flew southeast then split. one flock returned, the other circled and headed northeast. They carry numbers to track their speed and arrivals for pricing among fanciers.

Milwaukee Corner of Exchange and Mechanic Lts Freeport National Association of Homing Pigeon

Air rifle ball injuries girl near Carroll Street

A party of children accompanying a young lady from the George Schaub residence on Carroll Street encountered a group of boys on Smith Hill. An air rifle was fired during the taunting exchange, striking the young woman below the eye but not breaking the flesh. Initial reports suggested possible loss of sight, but only a minor discoloration remains.

George Schaub Carroll Street Smith Hill

Card of thanks from Ballschmidt family to neighbors and church

Fred Ballschmidt and sons express gratitude to neighbors and friends, members of the German Reformed church, and the women's society for the sympathy and help shown to the family after the death of the wife and mother.

Fred Ballschmidt German Reformed Church Women’s Society Congregation

Electric Bitters Sold as Remedy for Climate Ailments

The article notes fever and malaria vary by altitude, with high elevations afflicted by fevers and lower levels by malaria. It promotes Electric Bitters as an effective remedy for climate affections lassitude jaundice biliousness fever and ague debility and nervous insomnia. Sold with guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store priced 50c.

Joseph Emmert

Smedley resigns M C A post to lead Clinton work

R C Smedley resigns as general secretary of Freeport Y M C A after two years to take charge of building a new Y M C A in Clinton Illinois. Clinton raised about 40000 to establish the work. Smedley departs July 1. Locals regret his departure, noting he helped wipe out a 10000 debt and will be near Bloomington with aging parents.

R. C. Smedley Clinton Ill Smedley Freeport Bloomington Peoria Fraternity

Freeport Hook Patent Nets Praise From Louis Bier sach

In Freeport on Friday we met Louis Bier sach, inventor of the Freeport hook claimed to be weedless and usable among reeds moss and in moss. He makes two kinds for frog bait and minnow bait and tests each hook for strength. He presented two hooks for evaluation as we toured the Stover gasoline engine factory, a busy plant.

Mr. Carroll Democrat Freeport Louis Biersach Biersach

Marriage in Brittany at Majestic Tonight

At the Majestic the film A Marriage in Brittany will be shown today and this evening on two occasions only. The bill will be altered tomorrow and almost daily this week. The reel portrays real life peasant weddings in northern France with vivid pomp and ceremony.

Brittany Majestic France

Masonic Events Noted in Freeport Tonight and Wednesday

The Royal Arch degree will be conferred tomorrow evening by Freeport chapter R A M followed by a banquet. Freeport Commandery will elect officers Wednesday evening.

Excelsior Lodge A. F A. M Evergreen Lode Freeport Chapter Royal Arch Freeport Council Freeport Commandery No K. T Freeport

Card party at Kk. of G. hall this evening

A card party is scheduled for this evening at the Kk. of G. hall. Local attendees are invited to join the event for an evening of games and fellowship.

Kk. of G. Hall

Lena Items Reflect Local Church and Social Events

The Lena missionary society will host the missionary union on Wednesday at 2 30 PM in church parlors with Miss Margaret Vanfleet of Chicago delivering a short address. Members of the G A R and the Ladies Circle attended a memorial sermon at the Methodist church. Various residents visited, traveled, or hosted others, including Prof Bowlin lecturing on Gettysburg and staying with Charles Piper.

W. K. Loofbourrow Mise Josie Rayhorn Freeport J.C. Lampert Chicago Fred Way B. A. Fewell George Boeka Sunny Ladies’ Aid Society of Amity Lutheran Church Mabel Phillips Warren Florence Stahl Agatha Schneider Sinsinawa Wis Gettysburg W. R. Bowlin Mrs. Bowlin Charles O. Piper Silas Clay August Natzel Stockton ER. W. Shoesmith

Writes Painting Article for Carter Times in Freeport

The Carter Times copies arrive in Freeport featuring Charles Demeter of Freeport who writes on house painting. The practical article aims at painters and house owners and showcases Demeter’s knowledge of the paint business reaching over 76,000 painters and dealers nationwide.

Carter Times Freeport Charles Demeter Demeter United States

Vinegar Factory Brickwork Underway at Meyer Plant

Contractor Kruse started laying brick for the Meyer Vinegar Works this morning. Cement foundations are set, with time needed to cure. A second bricklaying gang arrives next week to speed progress, and the roof is expected to be on within six weeks.

Kruse Meyer Vinegar Works

Kennedy pleads guilty to five liquor-minor sales counts

James Kennedy appeared before Judge Clarity on Saturday and pled guilty to five counts of selling liquor to minors. The judge will rule on the applicable fine when advised next Saturday.

Kennedy James Kennedy Clarity

Real Estate Transfer Jette Collman to Burns in Guiteau Addition

Jette Collman transfers part lots 2 and 38 block 1 Guiteau's addition to Robert J. Burns for five thousand five hundred dollars.

Jette Collman Robert J. Burns Guiteau

Allen's Foot-Ease advertised relief for feet and shoes

An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful feet, corns, bunions, sweating, and tiredness. It promises instant sting relief and easier footwear, with trial package offered free and mail order for 25 cents from Allen S. Olmstead in LeRoy, New York.

Allen Allen S. Olmstead LeRoy, N. Y

Debtor Notice Regarding Mrs Rose Hoy Accounts

All persons owing Mrs Rose Hoy will please leave their account with the O N Bull Remedy company at South Galena Ave 5 21dlw.

Rose Hoy O. N. Bull Remedy Company Galena Ave

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