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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives recognition from the International Typographical Union for employing union labor in its mechanical departments. This label underlines the paper’s alignment with organized labor and support for workers’ rights.
A compilation of brief notes shows residents and visitors leaving for or returning from trips to Chicago Peoria Lasalle Ottawa and Florida seasonal visits to Daytona Jacksonville Pomona and Richmond plus local business calls in Forreston Dodgeville and Freeport. Names include Robert Runner E Harvell F Tobin H M Holbrook Maurice A Welsch Rev Jacob Groff Miss Ruth Wilcox and others.
Humphreys' Veterinary Specific A A in Milk Fever purportedly saves the cow and maintains milk production. Symptoms include loss of appetite dullness head drooping abdominal heat and labored breathing. A few doses priced at 60 venta offered by Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co includes a free domestic animal care chart.
Illinois Central railway mail clerk F W Campbell suffered severe bruises when a work car was bumped in the Chicago yards. He was casting mail when thrown to the floor and will be laid up for some time. Campbell, of Freeport, was brought home after the incident.
An advertisement offers a reward for a cure of catarrh not cured by Hell Catarrh Cure. It cites F J Cheney Co of Toledo and endorses Cheney for trustworthiness. Also promotes Al's Catarrh Cure taken internally with price 75 cents per bottle and free testimonials for constipation pills.
An old advertisement fragment lists White Lily and Edy mouds flour, Eve’s Milling Co, and Best ail as products to ask for. The note ends with 10-28 and tf.
Miss Ella Campbell of 416 Walnut and Mr William R Barron of 201 Oak married in Chicago by Rev Father D Croke at 8 this morning. Croke is a former Freeport pastor and old friend of both families. The couple will likely return to Freeport where they are well known and respected in St Mary's parish life.
Members of the D A club surprised Miss Irma Biersach of 130 Carroll Street last evening and extended a pleasing memory. Bridge whist served as the evening’s diversion.
The Toastmasters club will meet at the YMCA next Wednesday night to discuss the past election topics. Howard Patton is listed as Toastmaster, with W B Erfert as President, H C Boeke as Vice President, Charles Green for Congress, B M Phillips for Legislature, and A L Parsons on the Local Option Issue.
The Amity society will host a charity ball on the evening of November 27 at the Masonic Temple.
Mrs J A Clark informally entertained a group of ladies yesterday at an afternoon tea event held in a cordial social setting. The gathering featured light refreshments and friendly conversation among attendees.
A testimonial from Wir McAdams of Cook's Hall in New York claims twelve years of suffering from piles ended after eight months of using Hem-Roid. The internal tablet, marketed by Dr. Leonhardt Co., is sold for one dollar with a full guarantee, advertised by Wan Fo Jungkung of Freeport HL and noting a sworn notarization.
Polo Press reports Thomas FH Straw and H C Youas become the new proprietors of the Polo creamery, purchasing from J P Younger. The transfer occurred Monday after the parties completed the necessary business. They will also operate the Waddams Grove creamery plant obtained from Younger.
The little black horse owned by Arthur Rodermel died yesterday afternoon. The animal was thirty eight years old and was considered the oldest horse in Stephenson County.
A San Francisco woman Mrs Mary Dowling of 228 South Avenue testifies to Electric Bitters aiding acute indigestion. She claims the tonic strengthens the stomach and liver, purifies the blood, and helps female weakness. Available 50 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.
Robert McClain 74 from Eiletoy fell ten feet through an open floor hole in the Wilcoxon building. He sustained multiple injuries including a broken jaw above the knee and a broken hip. He was rushed to S Francis hospital after workers and medical staff assisted him. This is his third right leg fracture in four years and the right leg is several inches shorter than the left.
Milwaukee readers learn that Illinois Supreme Court declares foam is not beer and cannot be sold as such. The decision could let patrons sue for short measures when beer is canned, while glass sales and schooner sizes remain unsettled.
An advertisement argues that Americans baldness stems from modern hats and scalp germs caused by confined air. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a direct germ killer and cites samples, prices, and Geo F Swarts as special agent for the Detroit based company.
Mrs. Martha Smith, elderly resident of Il Chicago street, was knocked down yesterday by a young man named August Molter riding a bicycle. He rode at a fast pace with head down and did not see her in time to avoid the collision. She was taken home by passing gentlemen and sustained no serious injuries.
Sabin, the large dog owned by Georges Prana, was poisoned last Monday night and is reported to have a slim chance of recovery. Franz says if no improvement by this afternoon he will have him shot. Sabin is the town’s largest dog and well known, and authorities suspect deliberate poisoning with strychnine rather than rat poison.
Winfield Burkhart a machinist blacksmith at the Illinois Central shops was struck with a torch while working late yesterday afternoon. The injury left a one inch wound and cut through the brow. Raymond Fleck another worker at the Illinois Central shops was struck by a protruding casting this morning. The bar struck him over the left eye and cut deeply.
L. D. Lemon, manager of the Wilcoxon building, plans a modern front for the Stevenson street store room. The project includes plate and prism glass and a steel ceiling. Hineline Bros. are handling the work.
Five thousand people are expected to greet Rev Father Kalvelage as he presents a purse to Bishop Muldoon at the December 15 installation in Rockford. A formal welcome with clergy from northern Illinois will precede the ceremony at St James pro-cathedral. Archbishop Quigley will transfer the episcopate.
The twelfth annual D A R state gathering closed in Jacksonville with new state officers named including State Regent Mrs John C Ames and State Treasurer Mrs G Elwood MacGrew. Delegates will travel to Metropolis for Fort Massacr monument dedication honoring General Clark with Beatrice Chateau unveiling the shaft and Governor Deneen attending.
Rebecca Grady aged 86, longtime Milledgeville resident since 1871, died at 1:30 AM at daughter Mrs. George Willard’s home. Survived by five sons and three daughters. Funeral Friday at 2 PM at Fairhaven with Rev. M. A. Whitter officiating.
Three good farms in Swift county are for sale with possible partial trade. Address A. D. Schendel, Holloway, Minnesota. Al-5dat
See that line of Men's and Bay's union suits 0c to 65.00. Brok hausen Hill 10 Bod1.
Parland Newhall quartet brings bells and vocal numbers to the Y M C A for the Star course. The program starts at 8:30 after church prayer meetings and includes bell ringing, horns, and soloist performances. High ticket sales boost hopes for a record crowd and course funding for the year. Eva Bartlett Macey company follows with the next attraction.
Washington reports Illinois ranks third among U S states in mineral production for 1907, following Pennsylvania and Ohio. The Geological Survey lists total values by mineral: coal 614,789,898. iron 629,958,000. copper 173,799,800. clay products 158,942,369. petroleum 120,106,749. gold 90,435,700. cement 56,903,861. natural gas 52,866,835. lead 38,707,576. silver 37,299,700.
Frederick Warde will lecture on Shakespeare. The schedule places Sears giving his Tatty talk following that appearance, continuing a sequence of public lectures by noted figures.
Ben B Lindsey, the kids judge, won a remarkable victory in Denver amid machine opposition and an independent campaign. A philanthropic eastern woman funded the canvas with 85000, aided by 2000 more from others. Churches and women mobilized, with pastors rallying 75 sermons urging ballots. Lindsey captured about 24000 votes out of 60000, while opponents totaled 82000.
States in 1907 total 2 069 289 196 dollars with coal and iron providing about 55 percent and copper clay and petroleum adding 22 percent. Illinois reports 145 768 464 dollars while Pennsylvania leads with 657 783 345 and Ohio follows at 207 657 339. Michigan is sixth with 70 072 920, copper exceeding 60 percent of its value.
Harry L. Croudiel of Astabula Ohio writes that after five years of suffering and trying doctors he found relief with a 60 cent box of Miona from R. W. Knowl ton's drug store. He reports improved appetite and sleep and urges others with dyspepsia to try the remedy.
Industrial Commissioner J C Clair returns from visits in Mississippi and Louisiana where he explains Illinois Central aims to shift farmers from sole cotton to diversified farming. A specialized train promotes diversified farming as a method to outpace boll weevil and accelerate cotton maturity.
Joseph Dreibelbis transfers part section 25 Yucca to Louis A. Rugman for 1800 dollars. Louis Dickes conveys lots 1 through 18 in Dickes' addition to Elmer G. Pratt for 900 dollars.
A 19th century patent remedy claims quick relief and permanent cure for dyspepsia indigestion constipation sour stomach sick headache malaria biliousness tor pid liver and jaundice by acting on the liver and digestive organs. Each box costs 20 cents with money-back guarantee. Sold by C P Guenther & Co., druggists at Galena avenue and Galena street.
Suitcases to suit Brokhau sen and Hill highlighted in a local classifieds listing. The notice references a selection of luggage options and tailoring for travel needs, indicating a focus on accessibility and versatile designs.
F. J. Burdett orders a tuner from Brown & Dollmeyer or by telephone at number 1, signaling a purchase through local hardware or music shop channels.
Meats offered include pork chops at 1 cent per pound, pork roasts 1 cent per pound, bulk pork sausage 10 cents per pound, cased pork sausage 1 cent per pound, smoked pork sausage 12 1/2 cents per pound, and home boiled ham 25 cents per pound. Also listed is a holiday season price note.
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