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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
4
The Daily Journal issued daily except Sundays by the Journal Printing Co. at No 97 Chicago Street, detailing publication schedule and imprint for readers and advertisers.
The Freeport Journal earns a union label from the International Typo graphical Union for use in its mechanical departments. The emblem marks recognition of union standards in production and printing workflows.
Announcement by Louis H. Burrell and Roscoe J. Carnahan as candidates for the Republican nomination for state's attorney of Stephenson County. Primary election set for Saturday August 8. Support urged from Republican voters.
A.H. Wieman and W. A. Stevens announce candidacies for Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County subject to Republican primaries on August. The notices urge party voters to support their bids in the upcoming convention and election.
Two Republican figures from Freeport engage in the Twelfth district race. William W. Krape and J C G McKenzie announce candidacies for state senator, each seeking the GOP nomination in the August 8, 1908 primary, covering Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties.
Multiple notices from Stephen Rigney of Red Oak and T H Hollister of Freeport, both seeking Republican primaries for the 12th senatorial district, with counties Carroll Dowavies Stephenson named. another entry by J Shaffer declares candidacy for the 1th Senatorial District.
Peoria business caller W C Rice visits Freeport today along with numerous others from Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois on errands and social calls. Mt Carroll Mirror notes Ted Nohe of Peoria visiting, era friends recall his Mt Carroll roots and his sister Josie from Freeport also present.
Highland Park will open for the season on Saturday with all attractions in operation and a fine showing of motion pictures in the theatre. The park aims to remain a favorite amusement spot in Freeport as the Henney band performs Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon and evening.
A Collins Kennedy, prominent Freeport tenor, will sing several solos tonight at Lanark High School commencement exercises.
Members of the Woman's Relief Corps will meet tomorrow at G A R hall to make wreaths for Decoration Day observances.
C P Guenther & Co at the corner of Galena avenue and street advertise Hindipo the new nerve tonic and vitalizer. They guarantee results or refund every penny if it fails to help with nervous debility insomnia and restored vitality. Buy risk free with no charge if no benefit.
Three pitchers quiet Fond du Lac as Hitless Wonders, led by strong Rockford pitching, blast the Web Footers in a decisive victory. The champs overpower opponents, ending a rough stretch with controlled hits and sharp defense.
Freeport out hit Fond du Lac but edged ahead for a 7 to 4 victory. Rouse started for Freeport with Cumming and Scott pitching in support as Fond du Lac’s Parish worked through hits but yielded late. Vogt and Stark powered Fond du Lac with multiple hits while Freeport’s Salford, Ireland, Disch, and Lohman contributed key plays. Umpire Lippert officiated a game marked by fan penalties and tense moments.
The Oshkosh team shut out Rockford by 5 to 0, extending their series win streak to two. Laveland had three safe hits in three at bats. Batteries were Converse and Warren for Oshkosh. Chambers and Kempt for Rockford. In Willingau Wisconsin on May 20 the visitors scored three runs in the second inning, aided by two errors, beating Willusau 5 to 2. Batteries Kaies and Sting, Bartos and Krjeksorm noted.
A chaotic listing shows multiple church and school matches in May, including Second Presbyterian vs Episcopal, English Lutheran vs Episcopal, Kinbury vs St. John’s, and First Mid. teams facing St. John’s, plus several other pairings across a crowded schedule.
The record compiles a schedule of church matches and affiliations, listing Second Presbyterian against Embury and First M, English Lutheran against St Johns, Episcopal contests, and other pairings across August and September. It preserves team names like Second Presbyterian, Embury, First M, English Lutheran, St Johns, and Bavbury with varied opponents.
The grand jury for the June circuit term will meet Monday but few cases appear. Charles Wagner faces charges of stealing 25 dollars from August Dainmann and wife abandonment. Oscar Ruthe is charged with larceny. Joe Dillon and Earl Hirst, two youths, face burglary and larceny charges. John Stock and James Rice are bound over for stealing meat and other goods from a store. Sheriff Milner and Deputy Stewart tracked suspects. a later store robbery corroborated suspicions. Judge Heard will preside. petit jury reports Monday, June 8.
Reports from Mt. Carroll and Stephenson County suggest W. T. Rawleigh of Freeport may seek a seat in the general assembly. Rawleigh acknowledged pressure to run, but said he is undecided and weighing all aspects before deciding, while expressing support for Republican hopefuls Hollister, Rigney, and Shaffer.
The Guyer & Calkins Co. will be closed all day Saturday. A card and sewing party for St. Vincent's orphan home is planned for tomorrow afternoon at St. Pius hall. First Presbyterian women host an all day sewing nest at Mrs J J Tuckett's home on Friday. Bishop Samuel Fallows of Chicago will address nursing graduates at White Sanatorium Monday evening and will stay with General Atkins during his visit.
The remains of Charles Hettinger killed when run over by a train at Spring Valley Minnesota arrived in the city today. The funeral will be from the parents home on Logan Street at nine o clock Friday morning. Rev. Mr. Wilingbeil to officiate and interment will be at the city cemetery. Pallbearers named George Gilbert Oral Saxby William Royer Fred Criddle Jobert Krite Walter Keith.
Charles F. Budahn of Tracy California calls his luck superb after buying two 25 cent boxes of Buecklen's Alpha Salve. He claims the salve cured years of itching piles that resisted all other treatments. The product is sold under guarantees at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Columbus Press Post notes enthusiasm at the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention as old Civil War soldiers are invited to Memorial Day exercises. It reports the election of an insurance department board, changes to safeguard funds, and amendments to by laws including Cuba Panama and South America additions. It covers remarks by John J Hanrahan and potential grand guide candidates plus auxiliary sessions and Motherhood convention activities.
Madam Brunswick invites former customers to stop by 30 Chicago Street on Monday for a courtesy visit and to reconnect, offering a warm welcome to long-time clients.
The Rt. Rev. Samuel Fallows of Chicago will address the Freeport Masonic temple audience on June 1 for the nursing graduation exercises of the National Christian Hospital and Sanitarium association. Diplomas will be presented to graduates Katherine Fisher Rockford Ella D Doremus Rockford Dorothea Lamb Taylor Quincy Anna Kinsey Liverpool Eng Maude Van Akin Reedaburg alumnae Lola Stickney Warren Ella Bisely Lena Catherine Kahley Freeport Bertha Bollinger Williston Bessie Wright Chicago Sarah White Smith Perry Montgomery. The program includes music performances and multiple addresses by Rev. H L Moore Rev F W Emerson and Rev F J Bate with accompaniments by Mrs Rotzler and Miss Kunz.
In Philadelphia on May 27 seven former Protestant Episcopal clergymen knelt before Archbishop Ryan at the cathedral chapel and professed faith, being received into the Roman Catholic Church. The group includes Rev. Charles E. Bowles and Rev. Otto W. Gromell of Chicago, Rev. William Mee Garvey formerly of St Elizabeth's, and four others from Milwaukee and Philadelphia. They will study for the priesthood as witnesses observed the ceremony with limited attendance. Archbishop Ryan administered conditional baptism and the men will receive first holy communion tomorrow morning.
A lawyer notes a sample affidavit in Section 30 of the nominating petition form omits that signers were “qualified voters of the party,” undermining validity. The attorney general flags the defect though My Stead doubts courts would strike petitions. He proposes a revised affidavit to be attached to each petition sheet.
Miss Minnie Boehland of Silver Creek and Henry Klever of Ridott township marriedWednesday afternoon at the Oak Street church parsonage by Rev. Wm Klingbeil. They will reside on the Fisher farm state road with home to friends after June 1.
Mrs John Martin of High street entertained last evening for Mrs Hoebel of Chicago who has been in Freeport the past week. There were pleasant refreshments served after brief exchanges of greetings.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs R P B Mitchell entertained about forty ladies at her home with bridge whist. Mes. John Harpster and Miss Char riett Lane presided as hosts.
The article cites altitude related fever malaria jaundice and debility as climate ailments and promotes Electric Bitters as the effective remedy. It claims the product purifies blood and acts as a general tonic and nerve restorer. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 50 cents.
Our 235th anniversary stock of lower and vegetable plants and cut flowers is still complete. Beginning tomorrow morning every purchaser at green houses Will receive a souvenir package of Bauscher's Royal Mixture of Sweet Peas. Telephone orders receive prompt attention. Take Carroll street car direct to green houses. Phones 306. Louis Bauscher, Prop, Aws iw
For the balance of this month the Blickenederfer Mfg Co on the second floor in Chicago offers rebuilt machines No 7 priced at 35 dollars and No 5 at 17 dollars 50 cents. These machines are guaranteed to be right in every part. Martins, manager. 5-27.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at ten cents weekly. It promises broad coverage and convenient access for readers, highlighting affordability and convenience for all parts of the city.
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