Freeport Baseball Fund Fair Aims to Save League Team
A community fair and carnival opens Monday at the Armory to raise funds and wipe out debts for the Freeport baseball club. Committees organize donations, tickets, music and raffles with prizes including a gold watch and gas stove. Officials ban alcohol to prevent rowdy behavior as fans boost the town’s league baseball map.
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Armory Hall
Freeport
T. O. Shaffer
Charles Franz, Sr
Thomas Grant
B. 2. Hill
D. W. Sanderson
BE. Bengston
J. W. Sanderson
B. O. Gueger
B. F
J. S. Harpster
William Milner
T. H. Secker
G. W. Graham
F. Raubenheimer
A. Krehl
F. Tappe
Robert Stewart
William Dunlap
William Musser
A. Botsdorf
A. Kluth
W. E. Fry
Maj
Frank Lohr
Joseph Hall
George Hoffman
George Tinsley
F. O. Keene
R. K. Farwell
F. C. Landon
F. J. O'Rourk
John Wise
James Meacham
W. Saenger
R. Kneff
William Jacobs
F. Rodemeier
David Swan
Freeport Business Men's Association
Y M C A Affaires Schedule Busy Week Ahead
YM C A announcements detail tomorrow's programs for boys at 2 30 and men at 3 00 with music and Rev H M Markley speaking on The Prodigal's Father. Toastmasters meet Nov 18. Record crowds mark a busy week with large Senior gym class, election returns, Parland Newhall Quartet concert, and upcoming events.
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Toastmaster's Club
Parland Newhall Quartette
M. M. Baumgartner
Hall's Outarrh Cure and Catarrh Remedy Advertisement
A 100 dollar reward offer for incurable Outarrh by Hall's Outarrh Cure. Statements by F J Cheney Co and Wallding Kinnan Maxavin affirm honesty and solvency. Ball's Catarrh Cure advertised as internally acting on blood and mucous surfaces with price per bottle. Hall's Family Pills for constipation promoted with testimonials.
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Hall
F.j.cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Waalding
Kinnan & Maxavin
O. Ball
Daily Journal Delivery Rate in City Section
The Daily Journal is distributed to the east side of the city for 10 cents per week, marking a modest price point for local readers.
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The
Daily Journal
Euy
the Daily Journal
Series of Lectures Planned by Board of Education
The board of education held its monthly meeting at the public library, read and approved the Oct. 2 minutes, authorized repairs to domestic science rooms, audited current bills, and approved orders. It endorsed a lecture course of four or five talks with Dr Lord and Mr Blair as initial speakers, and approved discipline actions including suspensions with conditional reinstatement.
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Board of Education
Bey
Lord
Eastern Illinois Normal School
Blair
Illinois
Freeport Consistory Fall Ceremonial Schedule Outlined
The Freeport Consistory holds its fall ceremonial at the Masonic temple next week with about twenty candidates. Degrees proceed in Freeport Lodge of Perfection Monday November 9 at 7 pm, Freeport Council Princes of Jerusalem Tuesday November 10 at 4 pm, Rose Croix De t-R-D-M Tuesday 10 at 7 30 pm, Areopagus Wednesday November 11 at 3 and 7 30 pm, and Grand Encampment Thursday November 12 at 1 pm.
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Freeport
Masonic Temple
Freeport Lodge of Perfection
Np. m
Freeport Council
Princes of Jerusalem
Freeport Chapter
Rose Croix
Personal mentions from Rockford to Chicago visits
QO T. Smith conducted business in Rockford today. Miss Eva Baker visits For reston briefly. Miss Eleanor Griffith boarded a morning car to Chicago. F. J. Johnson of Clinton started the day in Freeport. Mrs F J Fehr visits relatives in Amboy. F E Chaffee of Oregon made a business call. Mr and Mrs C B Bidwell left for a short visit to Chicago. Louis Lebkicker travels to Chicago for a brief visit. Mrs A J Burkhart and Mrs Edna Burkhart return from Chicago. Mrs D H Reynolds heads to Forreston for Sunday with friends. Mrs George Fritz returns home in Amboy after visiting J C Meisenbach.
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Eleanor Griffith
Chicago
F. J. Johnson
Clinton
Freeport
F. J. Fehr
Amboy
F. E. Chaffee
Oregon
C. B. Bidwell
Louis Lebkicker
A.J. Burkhart
Edna Burkhart
George Fritz
J. C. Meisenbach
Early Winter Forecast Warns of Disagreeable Weather in November
Weather forecaster W. T. Foster predicts a warm wave early in November followed by a series of disturbances across the continent. Strong storms, a likely harsh winter, and planetary influences are discussed alongside Jupiter’s growing moon count and potential meteorological effects.
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W. T. Foster
Washington
D. C
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Meridian 90
British Columbia
Manitoba
Gulf of Mexico
Jupiter
Father John's Medicine Cures Colds Without Alcohol
The article warns that patent medicines weaken the body and fear pneumonia. It promotes Father John’s Medicine as a non patent option that does not contain alcohol or dangerous drugs and claims it can cure throat and lung troubles, coughs and colds.
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Father John
Prof Hewitt Takes Leave Of Absence On Ill Health
H Harold Hewitt formerly a music instructor in Freeport public schools now with Jacksonville public schools has obtained a leave of absence until next September due to ill health He will spend the winter in Freeport at the home of his wife's parents Mr and Mrs H C Chapman
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Hewitt
H. Harold Hewitt
Freeport Public Schools
Publg Schools of
Jacksonville
H. C. Chapman
Mind Your Business Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad
An old advertisement urges readers to take Dr Kings New Life Pills to prevent biliousness malaria and jaundice. It promotes the product offered at Jos Emmert's drug store for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Embuary Epworth rummage sale on Van Buren street
The Embuary Epworth league hosts a rummage sale in the Wilson block on Van Buren Street on November 12 18 and 14 with hours 11 to 6. Proceeds support community activities and church programs.
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Embuary Epworth League
Wilsoon
van Buren Street
Week of Events to Shape News Outlook
Washington previews a busy week with the launching of the North Dakota battleship in Quincy Massachusetts and a Brooklyn Prison Ship Martyrs ceremony. It also notes key meetings in Washington on currency plans and general staff vacancies, plus major socials, operas, and conventions across the country and abroad.
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Washington, D. C
Quincy
Maass
North Dakota
United States
Benton
Brooklyn
Greater
New York
National Monetary Commission
Congress
Washington
Army
Dominion of Canada
Kunai
Teheran
Assembly and Senate of
Persia
Cuba
Jose Miguel Gomez
Liberal Party
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Denver
National Prison Association
Richmond
National Society For the Promotion of Industrialf Education
Atlanta
Farmers’ National Union
New Orleans
National Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
National Convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy
Southern Cotton Association
Memphis
Henry Grier Bryant Birthday Bin
Henry Grier Bryant born November 7 1859 in Allegheny Pennsylvania. The explorer traveled North America studied law at the University of Pennsylvania and led expeditions including Labrador Grand Falls and the Mt. St Kas Peary relief mission. He earned membership in major European geographical and scientific societies.
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Henry Grier Bryant
Allegheny
Phillips Exeter Academy
Princeton College
University of Pennsylvania
North American
Grand Falls
Labrador
Arctic
Peary
Mt. St. Kas
Bryant
Europe
This Date in History Highlights Notable Events Across Eras
A chronology lists notable events from 1594 to 1905 including Sir Martin’s death, Henry Hudson’s Dartmouth voyage, Dunmore’s Virginia rebellion, Wollaston’s rhodium discovery, Tippecanoe, Lovejoy’s mobbing, Belmont battle Confederate victory, Canada’s night railway spike, and former Minnesota governor Horace Austin’s death.
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Sir Martin
Kenry Hudson
Dartmouth
England
New World
Lord Dunmore
Virginia
Dr. Wollaston
London
Gen. Harrison
Tippecanoe
Elijah P. Lovejoy
Alton
Belmont
Eagle Pass
Horace Austin
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Father William's Indian Herb Tablets Eye Catching Claim
An advertises a liver kidney and digestion remedy named Father William's Indian Herb Tablets. It claims to cleanse the kidneys purify the blood aid liver function and bowel movement. Sold by C P Guenthe & Co at the Galena avenue and Galena street corner.
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Father William
C. P. Guenthe & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Burdett Piano Tuner Takes Orders at Local Shop
J Burdett, a piano tuner, received orders at Brown and Dollmeyer’s shop or possibly at the residence, reflecting a small urban trades notice.
Best in Freeport flour and skating at Rollaway Rink
Plymouth Milling Co. promotes White Lily and Plymouth Flour as best in Freeport. Advertising notes skating every afternoon and evening at Rollaway Rink. Also invites readers to read the Journal's wast column for details.
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Plymouth
Plymouth Milling Co
Best
Freeport
Rollaway Rink
Uniform progress through new law for education reforms
Illinois educational commission proposals create township and county boards to supervise schools. A state board of education would set standards, fund distribution, and issue certification. Local directors, township trustees, and county superintendents would enact reforms to unify and improve school facilities, textbooks, and programs.
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Illinois Educational Commission
Township Board of Trustees
Superintendent of Public Instruction
County Board of Education
State Board of Education
State Board
Woods Howorth
Springfield
Tlilinois
Board of Directors
Board of Education
Teacher contract validity and renewal requirements
The text states that law does not invalidate the assessment and a teacher need not hold a certificate for the full contract period. Renewal or replacement is needed at expiration or the contract ends.
Mummy and the Humming Bird Tells Grand Opera Show Wednesday
Amusements note a society comedy drama The Mummy and the Humming Bird in its sixth season at the Grand Opera house on Wednesday November 11. Lord Lumley neglects his wife as a new suitor tempts her while Mrs Lumley struggles, with W A Whitecar in the title role and Jules Murray managing a strong company.
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Grand Opera House
Lord Lumley
Lady Lumley
W. A. Whitecar
Jules Murry
Mantell's Grand Opera Season in Chicago Promises Shakespearean Mastery
The renowned tragedian Robert Mantell returns to the Grand Opera house in Chicago for a three week season. He offers a rich repertoire including Louis XI Romeo and Juliet The Lady of Lyons The Merchant of Venice Hamlet Othello Macbeth and King Lear with Novelties and grand staging. Mail orders accepted with checks.
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Grand Opera House
Chicago
Robert Mantell
Hamlet
King Lear
Macbeth
Richelieu
King Beaty
Richard II
Internal pile cure touted by Lincoln specialist
A Lincoln Nebraska specialist Dr J S Leonhardt states piles cannot be cured by external treatment and require internal care. He claims Hem-Roid is the first internal pile cure, freeing circulation in the lower bowel and curing 98 percent of cases. Sold under guarantee at Wm F Jungkunz Freeport Illinois priced 1. Write for booklet.
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J. S. Leonhardt
Lincoln
Neb
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Advertised Letter List for Freeport Post Office
Letters remaining in the Freeport post office for the week ending November 7 include ladies Finnell Emma Holcomb Mariel Peters Leone Jones Bernice Sanders Mary Ledne Gartte Mrs Florence Mack Mary and gentlemen Barber MF Johnson Yager Brazier George A Kottmans Henry J Cotta Pov Potht Lambert Chilton Frank Peters Obuchle Driscoth Dennis Geo M D Davis chiuy Hf Shotfer HH Derr Max Stevens Flamaron R Wallin di flendrickson H W Lawrence A H Johnson Alvis C Weinberg. Persons calling for the above please state advertised November 7 2008.
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Buith D
Atkins
Fifteen years of Bucklen Arnica Salve praised
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine commends Bucklen's Arnica Salve for curing sores boils ulcers and burns and claims it has saved many doctor bills. The product is priced at 25 cents at Jos. Eimmert's drug store.
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Bucklen
A. F. Hardy
East Wilton
Maine
Jos. Eimmert
Justice Peckham May Leave Court at Seventieth Birthday
Washington dispatch notes Associate Justice Rufus W. Peckham reached age seventy and may retire under the retirement rule. The piece outlines retirement trends for Supreme Court justices, mentions fellow judges aging toward retirement, and references Chief Justice Fuller and Justices Harlan Brewer with Harriet political notes.
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Washington, D. C
Rufus W. Peckham
Supreme Court
Supreme Tribunal
Justice Peckham
Melville W. Fuller
John M. Harlan
David J. Brewer
Roosevelt
Fuller
Harilan
Virginia
Kentucky
Asia Minor
Turkey
Howell EB. Jackson
Tennessee
Cleveland
Supreme Court of Appeals of
New York
Albany
Eaity
Supreme Bench
City Lands 10c a Week Offer in Quiet Vote
A small rebate plan for residents promises 10 cents weekly in a move described as cost efficient. City officials urge support as the measure aims to ease local charges while maintaining services.
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Qo.t. Smith
Rockford
Eva Baker
Forreston
D. H. Reynolds
Foster
Earth
Solar System
Frobisher
State Board of
Ality and County Boards
ST Tribunal
Supreme Senor
Thug Warnat
Summers
Bez W
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