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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
2
The Freeport Journal is issued a label by the International Typographical Union in recognition of employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
Dr. KE Torey and many others make morning moves to Chicago Belvidere Freeport Joliet Polo Dixon Clinton Sterling and Hooppole. Individuals from Orangeville Toledo Ohio Cincinnati and Synsinawa Mound are listed with various business or visiting plans.
The board of education meets tonight. A nest of the Order of Owls to be organized Sunday at Savanna. Stephenson lodge of Odd Fellows can meet on Monday nights here. Canton Unity I O O F desires all members at tonight’s important meeting. Y P S C E of First English Lutheran church holds an 8:00 pm business meeting tonight. W S Cowen moved from Shannon to Chicago with family. Clyde Healy also moved to Chicago.
The Primary Workers of the First Baptist church host a shell exhibit in the boys room at the Y M C A on Wednesday November 18 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Readable shells and shell crafted items will be on sale from 5 cents to 40 cents. The event includes several concerts throughout the day and evening with admission set at 5 cents.
A young girl from Uin-cols school was seen trying to jump the iron fence in front of George Ennenga’s residence. Her foot became fastened, she fell hard to the sidewalk, and she likely injured a limb. Neighbors heard her cries but help arrived only as a passerby stopped to assist. The child’s name is not known.
Rev. W. H. Noble to be installed as pastor of the English Re formed church at Forreston next Sunday by Rev. H. Rohrbaugh of this city and Rev. W. D. Marburger of Dakota.
The regular monthly teachers examination will be held tomorrow at the office of County Superintendent Grove in the courthouse.
Prof Dawson 2 E conducts weekly Friday evening social dance from 8 40 p m to 11 40 p m at Lexington Hall with no intermission. Announcement notes start Friday evening with future details on beginner nights and a sign off from Dawson.
The council lambasts Freeport Light and Power over delayed street light installations in annexed areas. Aldermen, the mayor, and city attorney plan to press President A J Goddard for immediate action after months of inaction and post-hole delays. The issue contrasts with a completed Fifth Avenue macadam project and a separate sewer and property damage bill discussion.
A motion directing the mayor to notify the railroad company to repair a crossing planked on one side of the street was carried, marking a step to alleviate inconvenience to teams and pedestrians.
Chicago reports Governor Deneen led Adlai Stevenson by about 24 000 votes as returns from remote counties came in. With 94 of 102 counties counted, Deneen had 518 166 to Stevenson's 196 344 and state totals suggested a final plurality between 25 000 and 30 000 after canvass.
An illustrated Chicago lecture on safe handling of explosives will be held under the Illinois Central freight department. All major station agents attend, with Freeport attendees including Supt. Dailey, Chief Clerk Glaw, Division Agent McAfee, Traveling Freight Agent Hanley, Local Agent Reardon, and Trainmasters Duckwitz and Flanagan. Stereopticon views will show proper and improper handling of gasoline dynamite and powder.
Rockford woman Misa Kate F. O Connor will address the Freeport Woman's Club tomorrow at 3 PM on Heart Throbs From Ireland. O Connor, a well known club woman who has visited Ireland recently, will speak, with music planned for the occasion.
The fire department was called to Maurer automobile and implement salesroom on Exchange Street east of the post office shortly after 10 this morning. Coal oil poured into a car engine for cleaning caused dense smoke when started, leading a bystander to call in a false alarm.
Good form in social affairs centers on inviting homes with perfect refinement where Nabisco Sugar Wafers are served. The copy extols the wafers as dainty and delicious, suited for luncheon dinner or lawn snacks, and presents them as the height of tasteful hosting.
The eastern section of the Northern Illinois Teachers Association convenes in Joliet today. The general topic for discussion through the sessions is Moral and Religious Education in the Public Schools.
Mrs Mary Dowling 228 8th Ave San Francisco praises Electric Bitters for acute indigestion and stomach and liver troubles. She calls it the best remedy on the market and notes it purifies the blood and strengthens the system. Sold at Jos Hmert's drug store.
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President elect Taft spoke to the Cincinnati Commercial club pledging strict action against dishonest practices while supporting legitimate business. He praised Lawful enterprise and warned that all federal interests may face vigorous enforcement, drawing cheers from a large business audience and recounting the Bryan telegrams.
Judge Taft urged investors and foreign and American business to honor the law, saying government backs legitimate enterprise and will not aid those who break statutes. He warned of challenges in enforcing legality and emphasized pursuing prosperity through lawful, fair competition and vigilance against evasion.
Directors of the Northwestern Improvement Company, owner of Northern Pacific Railway stock, declined a 1b26 per share dividend on Northern Pacific stock. The dividend was ordered paid from the accumulated surplus of the Northwestern Improvement Company.
Local notice offers a wagon shop for rent in Lena Ohio for ten cents per week. H R Neleon invites a suitable party to take over the premises and start business promptly.
The Parland Newhall Quartette drew a record crowd to the YMCA last evening with a varied program. Bells, vocal pieces, bell ringing, brass selections and novelties thrilled an exhausted sold out audience.
Revival meetings start at Trinity United Evangelical church with daily topics on prayer from November 8 to November 16. The program features inspiring singing and cottage prayer meetings in various city homes preceding the services each evening at 7 30.
An advertisement promises quick relief from cold symptoms using Hyomei, a medicated inhaler that delivers antiseptic air to the lungs. It claims five minute relief and overnight cure for colds, coughs, sore throat, catarrh, bronchitis, and asthma with a $1 complete outfit and a money back guarantee if it fails.
F J Baulaes advertises a piso tuner available through Brown Dollmeyer’s store or by phone 80g. The brief notice outlines ordering details and contact method.
Lena residents share travel to Pleasant Hill Ohio and Chicago, attend funerals, and host visitors from Altoona Winslow and Eagle Grove. The Devil will come to the Lena opera house tomorrow with a New York troupe, drawing large crowds and allegorical scenery. Reservations for sale are at Metz drugstore.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Dr Kings New Life Pills to prevent biliousness malaria and jaundice claiming they keep the body free of trouble. It promotes sale at Jos Emmert's drug store for 25 cents.
To be cleaned, clothes must go to the BB's Dye Works, wish them returned if not exactly right. Our pressing guaranteed also. Samett.
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