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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
4
The Freeport Journal receives an International Typo graphical Union label praising the paper for employing Union Taber in its mechanical departments.
Nuc Tags Burrell Tama announce candidacy for Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County. Primary set for Saturday August 5th. Support from every Republican urged.
Two residents announce their candidacies for Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County. Whieadan and Prevena submit their names for the Republican primaries in August 1908, with Whieadan seeking the post and Prevena also campaigning for the same office.
William W. Karape of Freeport declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in the Twelfth district covering Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties subject to the August primary. T McKenzale also announces candidacy for the Republican nomination in the same Twelfth district with August primary as the barrier.
The notice contains multiple candidate calls for the Republican primaries in various districts. Stephen Rigney of Red Oak announces as Representative candidate for the Twelfth Senatorial District pending Republican voters' decision. T. Hollister of Freeport requests support for a Republican candidate from the Carroll, Steuben counties area. A separate notice by Shaffer proclaims candidacy for the Legislature from the Eighth Senatorial District.
Masonic bodies list their regular meetings. HS Necessior Lodge No 7 meets Ist and 3rd Friday. Evergreen Lodge No 170 meets Ist and 3rd Monday. Freeport Chapter No 28 meets Ist and 3rd Tuesday. Freeport Council No 39 meets 8rd Tuesday. Freeport Commandery No 7 meets 1st and 8th Wednesday. annual election on Wednesday, June 3.
A daily record lists numerous residents and visitors in Freeport. Names include F A Steele Fulton Stephen Rigney Scioto Miss R A Taylor Lena and others from Joliet Rochelle Dubuque Pana Oregon Chicago and Kent. Entries note daytime calls and short visits plus Decoration Day plans and relatives visiting in Freeport.
An advertised remedy claims to treat liver kidney stomach and bowel diseases with a brisk liver action aiding digestion and bowel movement while cleansing kidneys purifying blood and promoting ongoing health. Priced at 20 cents with money back if not satisfied. Sold only by C P Guenthe & Co at the Galena avenue and Galena street corner.
Frederick Warde, eminent Shakespearian actor, will lecture on Shakespeare and His Plays. H W Sears, known as Taffy Sears, presents More Taffy and Less Epitaphy. Parland-Newhall Male Quartette, Skovgaard the Danish violinist and Eva Bartlett Macey headline a five-act program. Committee chose the best talent from agencies for Freeport. Prices and arrangements mirror prior years.
Members of the Freeport Woman's club who attended the Federation of the Thirteenth district convention in Rochelle on May 27 report a pleasant visit. Attendees from Freeport included Mrs. George S. Brown and several officers, with reports on constitution revision and a paper on The Power of Passion. Two delegates were chosen for the state convention, and Rochelle was set as the next meeting place. State officers and district leaders attended, with the district president re-elected.
McGowan, ex Kree pert and Olsen staffer, buys livery stock in Town Falls Ka and runs a thriving operation. He owns a funeral outfit and buried Conerers man Lowden’s mother. He praises the city’s size from d.400 to 5,000 and plans to move his family west only after proving solid profits.
The Illinois Association of domestic setenove of Stephenson county will hold an election at the courthouse in the circuit clerk office on Saturday June 6 at 2 p.m. to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Mrs. Gi. W. Shippy. Members are urged to attend, Mrs. Harris Sheetz, county president.
Members of their Presbyterian church who have not already handed in their February March April and May envelopes are asked to bring or send them on Sunday without fail.
It reached the spot the very seat of my cough and seemed to save my life. Dr King's New Discovery heals coughs and sore spots in throat lungs and chest. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store 50c and 1.00 Trial bottle free.
Rockford praises Freeport in a banquet report by the Rockford register critic. The Freeport Business Men's association dinner at the Masonic temple drew about 240 business leaders, praising the citys growth, streets, industries, and civic institutions including a Stephenson street club Elks lodge and Masonic temple.
Beginning May 29 a new train stop pattern on Illinois Central No 1 will serve Lena Warren Apple River and Scales Mound for west bound passengers in Galena This change lets residents ride the 1127 am or evening trains and stay in those villages until No 1 passes Previously Galena residents had to wait until Monday morning for Sunday visits
Mrs. Charles Schram and Mrs. M. C. Holtkamp, guests of Rev. W. C. Klingbell, returned to Chicago this morning after a weeklong visit at his home.
The Illinois State Historical Society urges seven towns to mark the 50th anniversary of the Lincoln Douglas debates with coordinated events. Ottawa Freeport Jonesboro Charleston Galesburg Quincy Alton are to host on exact anniversaries with speakers on Lincoln and Douglas, survivor participation, costumes, badges, and public cooperation.
An old advertisement extols Parisian Sage hair restorer curing dandruff and stopping hair loss. Carrie Williams reports gray hair reversal after one bottle, claiming new soft glossy growth. It promises scalp cure or money back, sold by Wm. Fr. Jungkunz in Rochester and by mail from Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo, N. Y.
A.B. Tracy J. J. Campbell and Chas Sullivan longtime ushers at St Marys church have submitted their resignations after several years of service.
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