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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
4
The Daily Journal prints daily except Sunday and is produced by Journal Printing Co located on No Chicago Street. It notes entry as second class matter at the post office and outlines subscription rates: one year in advance, and weekly by carrier or mail, with Freeport mentioned as a place.
A label from the International Typo graphical Union honors the Freeport Journal for its mechanical departments and the use of Tinton Tabor in printing. The award acknowledges technical proficiency and efficient production practices.
Louis H. Burrell announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County. Roscof J. Carnahan also seeks the party nomination. Primaries set for Saturday August or 8th. public support urged from Republicans.
A. H. Wieman announces candidacy for circuit clerk of Stephenson County subject to Republican primaries on August 3. W. A. Stevens also declares for circuit clerk, subject to the same Republican voters decision.
J C McKenzie of Freeport announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in the Twelfth district comprising Stephenson, Daviess and Carroll counties. The primary election is set for August 1904. William W Krake also listed as a candidate in Freeport notices.
Stephen Higney of Red Oak announces candidacy for representative in the Twelfth senatorial district General Assembly. He seeks Republican voters support at the August 8 primaries. T H Hollister of Freeport also announces candidacy for representative from the district. J Shaffer runs for Republican nomination to the legislature from the Twelfth Senatorial District.
Excelsior Lodge No 7 A F and A M meets Ist and 3rd Friday with M M work on Friday May 29. Evergreen Lodge No 170 meets Ist and 3rd Monday. Freeport Chapter No % A A M meets Ist and 8rd Tuesday. Royal Arch Tuesday May 46 with banquet. Freeport Council No 8 R E and 5 M meets 8rd Tuesday. Freeport Commandery No 7 KT meets 1st and 8rd Wednesday for annual election Wednesday June 3.
Walter J. Young spent the day in Chicago. D. J. Holmes of Polo visited Freeport. Emma Shafer visiting Monroe friends. J. N. Harpham of Sterling spent the day in Freeport. A. C. Smith of Rockford a Freeport caller. J. M. Egan Jr. of Amboy visited. L. W. Merrin a Chicago business caller. Cc. F. Tutle of Rockford a business caller here. E. E. Sparling of Des Moines noted. A. Sluiter and family visited Forreston. Mia R. G. Schlacker and children spent the day at Forreston. Dr. J. T. White in Rockford for business. F. B. Nicodemus of Forreston called on friends in Fresport. H. M. Dodds of Pearl City visited Freeport last evening. H. M. White of Galesburg did business in Freeport. T. B. Mattingly and W. H. Good of Shannon called on friends here. Mrs RK G Wilson and daughter Edna of Winslow visiting in this city. Mrs. Fred Shafer left for Forreston for several days. Miss N. Wheeler left for Dixon to visit relatives. Herbert Murphy home from Belvidere. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Walker of Monticello guests of Freeport friends. Mrs. C. C. Anderson visiting in this city returns to Polo. George Kerns and family leaving for Chicago to make their home. Dr. Marie Stees from Chicago visiting at the home of her brother Max Stees. nephew Leland Stees accompanies.
A note from Mrs. F A Smith acknowledges receipt of $100 from the Freeport Retail Clerk's union for her deceased husband, a customary gratuity of 100 to 200. She states she will return to Freeport after Decoration Day and make her home in this city in the future.
Speculation centers on who will be the running mate for the Republican and Democratic tickets this fall as Fairbanks eyes a higher post and ties with Torgar to Groend. The political matchup shapes up with party leaders weighing potential pairs and the impact on November outcomes.
Commander Held urges Freeport residents to donate flowers for Decoration Day as grave decorations risk being incomplete due to scarcity. Contributions can be left at G A R headquarters City Hall Friday afternoon or Saturday morning as county offices close Saturday and many stores shorten afternoon hours.
The Hart School District stages a Memorial Day program on May 29 at 2 PM with choruses, solos, and recitations honoring veterans. Students perform songs and readings including Lincoln's Gettysburg Speech and Our Heroes, followed by a march to the cemetery and a Soldier’s Grave decoration.
Washington report details Charles Warren Fairbanks Indiana senator and U S vice president nominee prospects. It notes his desire to stay focused on Roosevelt's job and avoid pressuring for second place, while recognizing the convention's influence and the odds of his naming if drafted. It also surveys Democratic options including a southern running mate and the risk of mutual pressure from both parties.
Miss Mabel Holmes and Lee Roy Davidson married at Embury church by Rev. Ray C. Harker. Only the bride's parents attended. They left for Batavia Iowa to visit relatives and plan to live in Freeport after a week. Holmes is from Freeport. Davidson is a Batavia native and U S Express cashier.
Tomorrow will be ladies day at the K of C club rooms with members asked to attend.
Mrs Bertha Neidigh wife of Jacob Neidigh of Burlington died at St Francis hospital Freeport at 11 15 this morning after surgery Saturday Her death ends her nine year marriage and she leaves a nine year old son Her mother sister and brothers reside in Damascus Lena and this city The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from the Cedarville residence
Charles Smith of Waukesha Wisconsin met Freeport Y M C A directors regarding the vacant physical director post left by Rogers resignation. He looks like a fit and likely will be engaged.
George FE Maurer transfers parcels to William Maurer including lots 1 and 2 in block 1 and lots 1 and 2 in block 8 of Steven's Addition, lot 4 block S Johnson's West Co, plat and lot 2h block 8 Bulls subdivision F100.
In a pinch Allen's Foot-Ease lets ladies wear shoes one size smaller after use. It relieves coins and burnings, swelled feet, blisters, callouses and sore spots. It promises cooling relief for sweating feet and fatigue. Available at druggists and shoe stores. Free trial package and sample of Foot-Ease Corn Pac offered by Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, New York.
Licensed to Wed notices list Roy Davidson of Freeport and Matilda A. Dueth of Erin, with dates around the year 2000. Other entries include Mabel M. Holmes and Edwin C. Leseman of Kent, indicating marriage intentions or licenses in a local record.
JOAN BAUSCHER JR announces a sale of 10 000 carnations and roses at reasonable prices at the store. Orders should be placed early. Beth phones 674 Green house phones 802 4260. Located at 4 Chicago St Beth.
Foley's Honey and Tar is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. H. J. Muogk and Wm. Jungkunz.
The town board will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. to audit bills. All persons with town bills should present them at once at the office. City drug store corner Galena and Van Buren streets. Michael Steffe Town Clerk Hedte.
The Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for 10c a week.
Mrs Charles Sheckler visited her ailing father W H Miller in Stockton. Miss Anna Schrade travels to Rochelle to join the Phidian Art club district meeting. Phidian Art club held a delightful evening at the Roush home with a musical comedy As in a Looking Glass and Phidian orchestra. Afterward cake wafers and acherbet were served. The club will meet with the Miss Damert Tuesday evening. officers to be elected for the coming year.
A report on the Jubilee convention of the Illinois Sunday School Association held in Dixon last week. Freeport Sunday Schools sent a delegation and will share impressions at a First Presbyterian Church meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm with reports from six delegates, music by Dr Baumgartner, and the Sunday school orchestra.
The Journal received a letter from Edward C. Greene of Detroit requesting help to locate his son who disappeared after leaving home on October 14. He is 18, 5 feet 9 inches, 118 pounds, with sandy hair and blue eyes. He may have used an assumed name and was last seen in a dark blue serge suit with a light golf cap. Any information should be sent to the parents at 97 Pallister Avenue, Detroit.
Mme Schumann-Heink, premier contralto of the Metropolitan Opera, will sing at the Grand opera house in Rockford on Friday evening May 29. Freeport residents plan to attend, among them Mr. and Mrs. Carna han, Mr. and Mrs. Stemm, Leroy Goble, Mrs. Owler, Mrs. Cook, Carl Kauten burger, and several others. The program is announced as unusually excellent and a large, enthusiastic crowd is expected.
The article notes fevers on high elevations and malaria on lower levels, varying with altitude. It promotes HEBelectric Bitters as the effective remedy for climate affections lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever and ague and general debility. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store. Price 50c.
All persons owing Mrs Rose Hoy will please leave their account with the O N Bull Remedy company on South Galena Ave.
The Blickensderfer Mfy. Co on the second floor in Chicago announces sale of rebuilt No. 7 machines at 85 dollars and No. 1 machines at 17 dollars 60 cents. Machines guaranteed correct in every part. T. S. Martin manager.
Congressman Glowden reports pensions awarded to soldiers and widows in his district. Recipients include Mary C Burker widow of Howard L Dixon Co B 13 Reg I V I 5 and Sarah A widow Whitefield Mitchell Byron Co E 31 Reg N I V I among others in Illinois and Wisconsin units.
B G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi touts Dr King’s New Life Pills promising customers the worth of their purchase in gold weight for relief from constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under store. 25c.
Madam Brunswick will be at 30 Chicago Street Monday to meet and greet her former patrons. The notice invites former customers to drop in and reconnect.
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