Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Freeport Daily Journal in Freeport, Illinois

We have 16,533,476 pages in Illinois

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1908

Page

7

Guy Seeks Eviction Of Saloon In Tar Box Building

William Fo Guy served eviction papers on Martin Kroer to vacate the store room at the Tar Box building corner Exchange and Chicago streets now used by Kroer as a saloon. Constable Partner delivered the papers. The dispute arises from competing lease and occupancy claims. Both men sought saloon licenses but only Kroer’s application was approved.

William Fo Guy Martin Kroer Exchange Chicago Mr. Kroer Constable Partner Guy Kroer

Mystic Workers Drill Team to Meet This Evening

Mystic Workers' drill team will gather at their hall this evening at o'clock to practice. St Margaret's guild plans a large dancing party Monday night at Lexington hall. Edward Gilbert displays crops in RS Schwartz window 14t Galena street, from French New Mexico.

Mystic Workers St. Margaret’s Guild Lexington Hall Edward Gilbert RS. Schwartz Galena Street French New Mexico

Resolutions in sympathy for Theresa Marks death

Cherry Blossom camp No 260 R N All adopts resolutions mourning the death of Mrs Theresa Marks who died October 1 1908. The group extends heartfelt condolences to her husband and children and vows to drape the charter in mourning for thirty days with a copy of the resolutions sent to the family.

Theresa Marks

Peeping Tom Seen on South Galena Area

Residents on South Galena avenue between High and Carroll streets reported a man labeled Peeping Tom following a young woman last evening. She sought refuge in a neighbor’s house as the suspect watched from Empire street on Hici street while two local men kept him under careful watch.

Galena Avenue High and Carroll Streets Empire Street Hici Street

Boys Break Electric Light Globe at Baumgarten Store

Last evening between 45 and 6 o clock two youths used sling shots to break the electric light globe in front of the stairway to the Baumgarten electric establishment. Charles Baumgarten offered a $4 reward for the names of the lads responsible for the shooting.

Baumgarten Electric Establishment Charles Baumgarten

State Federation of Woman's Clubs Meet at East St Louis

The State Federation of Woman's Clubs will hold its annual meeting at East St Louis on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs J Moore and Mrs H W Rowley will attend as delegates from this city with Miss Converse and Mrs H D Bentley as alternates.

State Federation of Woman’s Clubs East St. Louis J. Moore H. W. Rowley Miss Converse H. D. Bentley

Rummage Sale Hailed by First Presbyterian Women

The ladies of the First Presbyterian church and friends urge contributions Monday for a rummage sale opening Tuesday in the Wilcoxon building Harpster room. The event funds charity aiding poorer people and the church.

First Presbyterian Church Harpster Wilcoxon

Swine and the Poultry Tribune Changes Ownership

Robert R Fisher publisher of Swine and the Poultry Tribune has disposed of his interests in Swine to Frederick Wagner of the Anzeiger. Fisher has moved the publication office to Morris but Swine will now be published in Freeport.

Robert R.fisher Swine Poultry Tribune Frederick Wagner The Anzeiger Fisher Morris Freeport

William Munger Makes Visit to City

William Munger, a mail clerk formerly of Freeport now living in Belvidere, is in the city renewing old acquaintances. This is his first visit here in over three years, and his runs are between Belvidere and Spring Valley.

William HE. Munger Freeport Belvidere Spring Valley

Marriage License Granted to Beloit Pair at Rockford

Raymond Maloney of Beloit and Miss Elizabeth Burmeister of Freeport were issued a marriage license Thursday in Rockford.

Raymond Maloney Beloit Elizabeth Burmeister Freebort Rockford

Masonic Mesting Confers M M Degree Tonight

Excelsior lodge of Masons will confer the M M degree tonight. Members and neighbors are invited to attend the ceremonial event at the lodge hall.

Masonic Excelsior Lodge of Masons

Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Sanford Collins

increase 1 Population. Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Collins are the parents of a baby girl. The text notes political and economic ramblings about progress toward the White House and Democratic factions, with fragmented phrases about business losses and national tank deposits.

Sanford Collins Fatt

Cut Glass Sale At E Bengston's Jewelry Store

Advertisement notes twenty five percent reduction on all cut glass items at E Bengston's Jewelry store. Also lists Harriet M. Burbank piano teacher at Studio 36 Grove St. g 22 dtl.

E Bengston’s Harriet M. Burbank Reacher Grove St

Complete Handy Atlas Offer From Scott and Bowne

Advertisement requests readers send advertisement and four cents to Scott and Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York to receive a Complete Handy Atlas of the World. The notice lists the paper name and the sender's address for postage.

Scott & Bowne Pearl Street New York

Coming Events Schedule at Local Venues and Meetings

A compact list of upcoming events includes a Republican meeting at Grand Opera House addressed by Congressman Londen. Also noted are a Lexington social dance at St Margaret’s, a Freeport College of Commerce night school opening, a Joe Fifer social, a dentists convention at City Hall, a St Marcmret’s guild rumoinie, and a Fall ceremonial at Freeport Consistory. Other items mention a baseball fair, a soprano soloist Rose Lirliger-Gannon at First Presbyterian, a Snengerhbuned concert, Taney Junking, Truman Terris appearance, an escape from Joliet, Muminy and Hamming Brad, dates for North Bros, a Devil, Lyman Howe’s moving pictures, Black Beauty, and Poor Pike.

Londen Grand Opera House St. Margaret Lexineton Had Freeport College of Commerce Joe Fifer Etots City Hall Wevie St. Marcmret’s Guild Freeport Rose Lirliger-Gannon First Presbyterian Church Taney Junking Truman Terris Joliet Ai-Mumimy and Hamming Bbrad North Bros Devil Dee Lyman Howe Impeying Pictures Dee. T Black Beauty Pike

Rice Entrees Panty Dishes That May Be Comounded Quickly

Rice entrées that can be prepared quickly include a shrimp fried rice with butter or margarine and grated Parmesan cheese, and a sardine rice dish. The method uses well rinsed rice, salted water, chopped shallots, and high heat to a golden hue. Swapped ingredients like anchovies are suggested, and serving advice emphasizes hot dishes served immediately.

Local Visitors and Short News From McConnell

From Our Own Correspondent McConnell Oct 3 Mrs C OC Campbell and children of Freeport visited last week Miss Lola Van Hlorn returned to Warren after a few days with Mr and Mrs WH N Heckman Miss Amanda ZAunker was a Winslow visitor over Sunday Miss Istra Woolf of Winslow visits her sister Mrs A V Gage Mrs Ollie Wathon of Freeport spent Friday and Saturday at her mother’s Home Mary Folgate Mr Peter Shipper called in Winslow Saturday Hi B Erb of Freeport was a town caller Tuesday Homer Heckman visited Monroe Wis Tuesday William Heenen Myron Small and George Hulburt returned from a trip to Dakota Miss Emma Gutaner visited friends in Winslow several days Jacob Jonas is slightly under the weather William A Stevens of Freeport was a business caller Wednesday The local freight started a small fire Wednesday morning north of town causing damage Misses Ethel Klontz and Hazel Gursinger were Orangeville visitors Saturday Mrs J M Stamm was a Freeport visitor last Friday House cleaning is the order of the day Luther Shippy was a Lena caller Wednesday Miss Kate Stamm visiting sister Mrs J McCammon at Independence Mo

McConnell C. OC. Campbell Freeport Lola. van Hlorn Warren WH. N. Heckman Amanda Zaunker Winslow Istra Woolf A. V. Gage Ollie Wathon Mbs Mary Folgate Peter Shipper Hi. B. Erb Homer Heckman Monroe Wis William Heenen Myron Small George Hulburt Dakota Emma Gutaner Jacob Jonas William A. Stevens Ethel Klontz Hazel Gursinger Orangeville J. M. Stamm Luther Shippy Lena Kate Stamm J. McCammon Independence, Alo

The Business Woman

A column urging business women to balance work and life by staying cheerful and engaged. It argues women in business should enjoy life while meeting duties, maintaining optimism, and supporting employers, warning of lost years if joy is neglected.

Ghia Dremmer Esmall Oliver

Household hints mix culinary and home care tips

A collage of domestic guidance covers mint sauces for fish and meat salads, carpet care, lemon flavoring, curtain drying, wallpaper moisture prevention, stain removal, and a quoted historical anecdote about pet dogs and a final quip from Umersuu.

Methods to reuse old window shades for cleaning and aprons

The article explains reclaiming worn window shades by soaking in cold water for ten to fifteen minutes, washing with soap and water in a boiler for five minutes, and drying. It notes they can cover the framing beard or be shaped into aprons by cutting, offering durable, satisfactory reuse.

Ink stain removal with melted mutton tallow method

A historical tip suggests applying melted mutton tallow to ink stains, allowing the fat to cool before washing the garment. The method aims to lift ink before laundering, reflecting old domestic care practices.

Desert Pillars of Sand Resemble Winter Spouts

Deserts of Arabia show notable pillars of sand formed by whirlwinds and resembling winter spouts in appearance, noted for their striking similarity and distinct desert phenomenon.

Arabia

Fireworks History from Plorentines to Rome

Fireworks originated in the thirteenth century by the Plorentines and gained popularity in Rome later, shaping earlyfirework display traditions.

Rome

Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Advertisement Claims

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce family medicines asserting full ingredient disclosure on labels and oath attestation. It touts natural native roots, alcohol free formulas, and glycerine as extraction and preservative. It promotes Golden Medical Discovery for indigestion catarrh bronchial coughs and chronic stomach and lung ailments with Sage's Catarrh Remedy as a supplementary treatment.

Dr. Pierce

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. Read IOC F. A. Schulz Galena St Geo. Ennenga Prop Maks Georg E Lroyvb Carrie Sword Eauwaa Putnam State Federation Woman’s Clubs William Munger Scott Jong Dogs of Luxury London Globe Jadius Cacagr Tertia Lucius Aurelus Tanius Perseus Macedonia Persa Umersuu Kroning Pillars of Riley Twins Probasco Sue Page Suven Second Nationiel Bank Girahanm Chik St Callie Buquette Notts Marble Works Spring St FOX, Sale—Phaeton and Carclage Botdort South Galen Ave Widdwin Carpenter St Williams Street Chas. D. Knowlton Stephenson Street F. T Furst Walnut St Freeport, TH. S Oliver No. 6 Oliver Novi Thomas Oliver Oliver Typewriter Company Olver Typewriter Building Edw. Allington, Jr Win Walton Neph Clothing Department W.j.young & Co Opp the Daily Journal Stukenberg & Borchers Galena Strreet
Search Courier

Search the Freeport Daily Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Freeport Daily Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication