Freeport Notes Highlight October 1, 1908
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
6
Union Label Granted to Freeport Journal by Typographers
The International Typographical Union recognizes the Freeport Journal’s use of the union label in its mechanical departments. The act acknowledges the paper’s employment of union labor and adherence to appropriate wage and working standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iThie
Freeport
International Typos Graphical Union
Local residents make city day of moving about
A parade of names shows citizens traveling between towns for business visits and personal trips. J A Billig and G A Larsen are among those seen in Chicago and nearby communities. several others journey to Dixon Baileyville Polo and West Baden Springs for visits, study, or family occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Larsen
Blanchardville
Mary Mannoasier
Lena
F. A. Raubenheimer
Forreston
E. C. Harris
C. M. Saxby
Baileyville
N. N. Ermolt
Red Oak
Columbus Day Card Party and Ball Planned by Knights
Invitations issued for a Knights of Columbus event at the Masonic Temple Monday evening Oct 12. The Columbus anniversary marks the celebration, with Gibler's orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Masonic Temple
Christopher Columbus
Gibler
Surprise visit honors Miss Bardell in Henderson Street home
Miss Elizabeth Bardell received a notable surprise gathering last night at her brother Albert Bardell’s Henderson street home. She is visiting from South Dakota and has her own residence there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bardell
Elizabeth Bardell
Albert Bardell
Henderson Street
South Dakota
Marriage of Miss Emma Grothe to Dennis Sullivan
The marriage was solemnized Wednesday at the bride’s parent’s home now residing in Wallace Idaho. Miss Emma Grothe and Mr Dennis Sullivan of Freeport are the newly joined couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Grothe
Dennis Sullivan
Freeport
Wallace,daho
Industrial club hosts Mrs Grattelo on South Walnut
Mrs August Grattelo of South Walnut Street acted as hostess this afternoon for the members of the Industrial Club. The gathering brought together local residents and business figures for an informal meeting and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Grattelo
South Walnut Street
Industrial Club
Baseball Meeting Tonight in Freeport
A mass meeting of those interested in maintaining a Freeport base ball league will be held this evening at city hall. Attendance is required as plans are made to hold a baseball fair in November and keep local interest in the game strong for a possible good league partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Wood's Liver Medicine Offered for Fever and Malaria
An old ad describes Wood's Liver Medicine in liquid form claimed to relieve malaria chills fever and related ailments. It lists targets like kidneys bladder and general discomfort and notes bottle size and price while naming H. Z. Mosee and PR Guenther as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Connor
H. Z. Mosee PR
Guenther
Judge Farrand Reaches Fifty-Sixth Milestone
Judge R S Farrand, aged 56, marks a milestone as he has presided over the circuit court in Hents district for six years. Attendees including Attorney J A Crain address the court in a fitting tribute as the judges enters the room at opening of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hents
R.S. Farrand
Stephenson County
Circuit Court
R. 8. Farrand
Hat Present to Judge Farrand Marks Bar’s Compliment Event
After 1:30 o clock, Attorney Crain presented Judge Farrand with a silk hat in a bar ceremony. The bar praised his fifty six years, integrity, and style, joking about his hat and signaling respect. Newsmen also honored him with roses and carnations. Judge Farrand, a Lee County native, has served as county and circuit judge and is well regarded in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Crain
Farrand
Crain
Court House
R. S. Farrand
Dixon
Lee County
Freeport
Football at Dakota Upsets the Freeport High
The one high game notes Dakota hosting football this Saturday amid local prep action. Husky losses underscore a tough conference swing as spectators expect a close bout at the Dakota field.
Knights Templar Plan Special Train to Rock Island Conclave
Freeport commandery members weigh travel options for the state conclave to be held October 18 to 20 at Rock Island. A Dixon led special train via the Milwaukee road is arranged from Dixon to Clinton and on to Rock Island with Freeport and Sterling commanderies invited to join. Estimated turnout is at least 100 Knights from Freeport, with nonmembers also allowed aboard the limited train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Commandery
Grand Commandery
Rock Island
Milwaukee Road
Savanna
Illinois
Seothe D. Laing
Dixon Commandery
Freeport
Dixon
Sterling
Ghas. C. Wolf
Sterling Gazette
Knights Templar
Clinton
Rock
Dixon Templars
Freeport Templars
Fulton
Templars
Novel Electric Sign Lights Freeport Business Facade
Charles W. Baumgarten of Baumgarten Electric installs a unique third story electric sign at 79 Stephenson Street in Freeport. The sign will flash a light sequence featuring the letter B and the words Electric Co with a zig zag surround, with a flasher to be added soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Baumgarten
Baumgarten Electric Company
Stephenson Street
Freeport
Electric Co
Baumgarten
Hoboes Accused After Train Stop At Clarno
Two hoboes boarded Engineer William Smith’s train in Clarno on a Wednesday morning and refused to dismount. They were arrested and taken to Monroe for hearings. Guns were reportedly seen but not found on their persons, while weapons were found along the tracks. Razors and knives tied to a theft from Mahaney hardware store. Suspects Edward DeMar of Milwaukee and Harry Smith of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Clarno
Monroe
Boes
Mahaney
Orangeville
Edward DeMar
Twenty-ninth Street
Milwaukee
Harry Smith
Whiting Street
Chicago
DeMar
Smith
Mi O Na tablets promise relief with money back offer
An advertisement touts Mi O Na tablets as a stomach remedy with a money back guarantee from William F Jungkunz. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours and cites Mrs. W D Bennett of Buckseport Maine as a testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F.jungkunz
Mi-O-Na
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher on Grove Street
Harriet M. Burbank is listed as a piano teacher at studio 36 Grove Street. The brief notice provides contact details and the location of her studio, indicating a private music instruction service in that area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
The Daily Journal Delivery Offer Stirs Citywide Interest
The Daily Journal advertises citywide home delivery for 100 a week. Residents and businesses consider signing up as the service expands to all neighborhoods and promises timely issue arrivals.
New Move Made in Stover Will Case and Related Docket
In circuit court a petition to set aside the Stover will was dismissed without prejudice, delaying Cronkrite’s guardian ad litem appointment. The Coffman Janssen alienation suit was reinstated, and the murder trial delayed other cases to December term. End of criminal docket noted as Judge Farrand opens in Oregon. Cognate judgments include Wright v Cosmopolitan Life for 4196.00 and Wilkinson v Cosmopolitan Life for 1048.03.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bh. C. Stover
Circuit Court
Mary Winger
Douglas Pattison
Judge Cronkrite
Guardian Ad Litem
Coffman-Janssen
H. M. C. Coffman
German Valley
H. Janssen
Coffman
Oregon
Archie Timms
Cosmopolitan
R. A. Wright
Michael H. De Young Birthday Note and Career Highlights
The San Francisco Chronicle proprietor and California Republican leader Michael H. De Young, born October 1, 1848 in St. Louis, rose from early theater paper ventures to a prominent newspaper career. He served on the Republican National Committee, headed its California delegation, and directed the California Midwinter Exposition. He led U S commissions at Paris 1900 and earned the Legion of Honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael H. de Young
San Francisco Chronicle
St. Louis
California
San Francisco
DeYoung
Republican National Committee
United States Commission
Baptist church BYPU elects new officers
At the annual election of the BYPU of the Baptist church officers were chosen for the coming year. President A. R. Buffin, vice president Walter Ritchie, secretary Bernice Toombs, treasurer Karl Davis. Executive committee meeting set for Saturday at 8 at the Y M C A to assign committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
A. R. Buffin
Walter Ritchie
Bernica Toombs
Karl Davis
Y. M
State Treasurers Report Shows Interest on Funds
Springfield Sept 30 The state treasurer John F Smulski reported interest on state funds for a year and nine months ending Sept 30 amounts to 158168.5 dollars. The information was released by the state treasurer's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
John F Smulski
Ada L. Croom credits King’s New Discovery cure
Mrs Ada L Croom proprietor of the Croom Hotel Vaughn Mississippi says a severe cough and consumption threat were ended after using Dr King’s New Discovery. Three bottles effected a complete cure. Sold at Emmert’s drug store for cc and 1 Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada L. Croom
Croom Hotel
Vaughn, Miss
Dr. King
Dbs. Emmert
Death Comes Quickly Captain Anderson Succumbs at 79
Captain Charles Robert Anderson, aged 79, died suddenly at his daughter’s home 626 Stephenson Street from heart failure and paralysis. A Civil War veteran and former cigar maker, he is survived by four children and will be buried after a Saturday funeral at 2 PM with a coroner’s inquest verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robert Anderson
William Guy
Stephenson Street
Anderson
Captain Anderson
Pontiac
Mich
New York City
Ufe
128Th
New York Volunteers
Sarah Elizabeth Carver
Belle Andre
Portland
Ore
Charles Adams
la Porte
Frank B. Anderson
Panama
Bate
Episcopal Church
F. C. Held
Baumegartner
W. I. Brady
Foreman
Wm. M. Gibler
Funeral services held for Myrtle Niles at Union Street home
Funeral services for the late Myrtle N. Niles were conducted at the family residence 194 Union Street by Rev. C. W. McCaskill with a large gathering present. Misses Mattert and Rockey sang selections including Jesus Lover of My Soul and Come Unto Me. Dr. E H Place directed arrangements. Burial followed at Oakland with pallbearers Walter Young Frank Towslee W C Swanzey Edward Bengston H H Antrim I N Glasser. Relatives from Pecatonica attended including Mr and Mrs Talbert and family Stanley Nellie Sidney and Mrs Woodruff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle N. Niles
C. W. McCaskill
Union Street
Mattert and
Rockey
Jesus
E. H. Place
Oakland
Messrs
Walter Young
Frank Towslee
W. C. Swanzey
Edward Bengston
H. H. Antrim
I. N. Glasser
Pecatonica
Talbert
Stanley
Nellie
Sidney Talbert
Sydney Niles
Woodruff
Clubs at Settlement Home Run Range of Activities
The King's Daughters' Settlement Home hosts diverse clubs for social and educational growth. The Mother’s Club meets biweekly on Thursdays with speakers, a magazine, and child care. Other groups include a Friday young ladies circle, teen study nights, a Birdclub, a cooking club, and a sewing class, all led by staff such as Mrs. Eva Bailey and Miss Laura Clark. Sunday school is well attended with strong enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
E.L. Burchard
Eva Bailey
Marion Clark
Laura Clark
Freeport City Drug Store Sells Vast Post Card Array
Freeport merchants showcase more than one hundred postcard views at City Drug Store after receiving a large shipment. The new variety includes numerous scenes for collectors and locals eager to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
City Drug Store
Patrogs Receive Regular Paper Delivery Notice
The notice states Patrogs were receiving their newspaper regularly and requests the office to continue delivering the paper by not notifying otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrogs
Radical changes to state school law proposed by Illinois
Four bulletins from the Illinois Educational Commission outline a radical shift in licensure and school organization. Uniform state examinations would be administered by the state and county superintendents, with standard test questions and a statewide certification process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Grove
Illinois Educational Commission
State Board of Education
Board of Education
State Board Defines New Teacher Certification Rules
The proposed changes require an 18 year age minimum and good character evidence. Examinations may be paid by the state rather than fees, with certificates exchangeable for new grade levels. The plan allows a second grade county certificate via normal school graduates and a three year high school certificate for recognized college graduates with teaching experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Creation
Public Instruction
State Board, of Education
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy
An advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease and cannot be cured by local applications. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, claims it acts on blood and mucous surfaces, and lists testimonials, with F. J. Carney & Co. as proprietors and Toledo, Ohio as origin. Pills for constipation are also suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Carney & Co
Props
Toledo
Moving stock to new Brown Shauer Ridge location
Business notice stating stock moved to the Brown Shauer Ridge area across from the former site. Includes contact details J. Pfender & Son with phone 119 and mentions a 9 Hd witw error in text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straet
J. Pfender & Son
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