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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
8
Mayor Dittmar riled after Business Men's meeting where two men accused him of partiality to Democrats. He cites five unpaid assessments on culvert work under Manny track, says three Republicans and two widows whose husbands were Democrats did not pay. He plans to address charges at the next city council session with a detailed reply.
Social event at the YMCA featured a college field meet with teams from Illinois Wisconsin and Chicago. Wisconsin won with 27 points Chicago 22 and Illinois 16. Otto Dustman led Wisconsin with 4 points while Roy Moore of Chicago was runner up with 11.
Miss Florence Snow daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Snow of 210 Jefferson street and Harry Snyder son of Mr and Mrs W J Snyder of 349 Empire street will wed on Thanksgiving day. Snow a stenographer from a prominent family and Snyder, formerly of Buckeye township, owns a fruit farm at Delta Colorado. A shower honoring Miss Snow was hosted by Misses Florence Holmes and Elsie Hartman at Miss Hartman’s Empire Street home with refreshments. The Fraternal Tribunes No 99 held a large party last night, with an enthusiastic program and encores. This begins a monthly society affair series on the third Thursday each month.
Galena Gazette highlights Rev. Harry M. Markley of Freeport delivering a strong missionary address at the First Presbyterian church Thanksgiving meeting. Beloit News notes Dr. Ray Clarkson Harker of Freeport giving an entertaining lecture on Life's Golden Day at the Methodist church, hoping for another Beloit appearance.
D F Graham, cashier of the Second National Bank, has returned after an extended western trip. A bazaar in the building next to the old post office offers handmade handkerchiefs from 10 cents to $2. Miss Ella Anderson performed violin at a Young Women's Workers meeting at the First Presbyterian Church. Andersen studies with Edwin Rotzler and is noted as a talented musician.
In this health ad the author argues germs threaten health, especially when vitality wanes. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a fortifying tonic that cleanses, enriches blood, and supports digestion. The bottle’s label claims no alcohol and a forty year cure record, urging readers to accept no substitute.
Today's market report lists Dec wheat at 1043, Dec corn 635, Dec oats 491, Jan pork 1685, Jan lard 9 45, Jan ribs 8 67. Cattle 3,000 steady with Beeves 7.00 to 7.50, stockers 2.60 to 4.90, cows/heifers 5.00. hogs 35,000 down, various classes 5.45 to 5.85. sheep 12,000 weak at 1.60 to 2.40. Chicago Board of Trade quotations provided by D. Anderson.
A Vermont woman writes that after eight years of asthma and failed treatments she found great relief with Father John’s Medicine. She claims the remedy stopped asthma attacks and improved her overall health, noting the doctors and medicines did not help. Signed Jas. P. Kenyon from Bismark.
Beehive era ad promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as quick relief for coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat trouble. Mothers especially recommend it for children. Pleasant to take gently laxative. Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther.
The article details a continuing series of lectures on industrial expansion and municipal growth with topics such as membership, manufacturers, civic improvement, legislative, and publicity. The final lecture is scheduled for this evening at 8 o'clock, with an open meeting inviting all interested attendees.
A large eager audience gathered at Trinity church last night with Rev. Wm. Caton of Aurora speaking. The unsaved are coming in and tonight’s service is expected to be the best of the week under the theme Gods Way In. Plans for a big Sunday include a 3p m men’s meeting and cottage prayer sessions at four homes this evening.
Six Poland China male pigs, one old, one young, are offered by W. J. Duitsman. Call three-quarters of a mile east of Yellow Creek brewery. Old phone No. 217. Read the Journal's want column.
Deputy Sheriff Dunlap encountered a man on Chicago Street who was intoxicated and verbally abusive. The offender resisted, was arrested, jailed, and later brought before Magistrate Bentley on drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges. He identified himself as Frank McRippeth.
Police headquarters report six sticks of dynamite discovered in the rear yard of Henry Williams at 229 Spring Street by Mr Jennings while digging a ditch. Williams, a former stone quarry worker, denies knowledge of the explosive, suggesting it may have been brought home and buried accidentally.
Diamond selection at Emerick Barrett and Co. Jewelers located at 98 Stephenson Street invites buyers to pick out a diamond during the advertised period. The short notice notes the store hours linked to a November window.
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