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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1908

Page

5

Big Meetings Held in Country Towns

Continued coverage reports speakers denouncing untrue charges about estate tickets and praising Governor Deneen as capable. They note that no Republican can vote for Stevenson due to his past opposition to Lincoln. Tonight meetings at Kent and Loran feature Burrell Rigney Carnahan and Feckert Zipf Green in Loran village.

McKenzie Deneen Commonwealth Ife Stevenson Abraham Gincoln Kent Loran Messrs. Burrell Rigney Carnahan Messrs Feckert, Zipf and Green Loran Village

Election returns for Embury Church Aid Society night

Election results will be received next Tuesday in the old McPherson and Service store room by the Ladies Aid Society of Embury Church. The rooms will be decorated and comfortable seating provided for a large crowd. Lunch will be served from noon to midnight including coffee, doughnuts, pie, ham, frankfurters, and cold ham sandwiches.

McPherson & Service Store Ladies’ Aid Society of Embury Chsrch Aid Society

O Rourke Sees Strong Rail Support for Lowden

F J O Rourke of Chicago, a railroad veteran, is in Kreeport gauging sentiment for re election of Congressman Frank G Lowden. He reports unanimous backing among railroad workers and predicts an unprecedented national house majority for Lowden.

F. J. O'Rourke Chicago Kreeport Frank G. Lowden

Former Freeport mayor James P Younger backs Taft

James P Younger, ex mayor of Freeport now residing in Chicago, visited Freeport and stated he favors William H. Taft for president. He has always been a Democrat and believes business interests will not back Bryan. He has been for Taft from the start and predicts Bryan’s victory would not be by business men.

James P. Younger Freeport Chicago William H. Taft Younger R. P. Thompson Thompson Mr. Younger Bryan Taft

Northern Illinois Teachers Association Meets in Rockford

A large turnout of grade and high school teachers attends the Northern Illinois Teachers Association in Rockford with a holiday for schools. The opening session featured welcomes from R K K Welsh and H E Brown, and Dr L D Harvey spoke on Education for Effectiveness. Sessions on Friday and Saturday will cover agriculture, household arts, and educational campaigns.

Northern Illinois Teachers’ Association Rockford R. K K. Welsh H. E. Brown Rock Island L. D. Harvey Menominee Wis National Educational Association

Hallowe'en social at First M E parsonage tonight

Epworth Leaguers and friends are invited to a Halloween social in the attic of the First M E parsonage this evening. Pumpkin pie social at the First English Lutheran church promises free admission with a requested donation of a pie handle. Rumor of Charles Seehrisce’s marriage plans in Portland to a former Freeport lady is denied by reliable sources.

Hallowe'en M. E Epworth Leaguers M. BE Cole First English Lutheran Church Charles F. Seehrisce Portland Ore Los Angeles Calif Freeport

Morning Wedding in Freeport for Hiley and Harvey

Miss Marie Hiley of Freeport and Robert Harvey of Frankfort Kansas wed in Freeport this morning. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Cole Mc Caskill pastor of the First M E Church.

Marie Hiley Freeport Robert Harvey Frankfort Kansas Cole. McCaskill M. E. Churel

Sausage Factory offers low prices on pork products

Cheap pork specials list pork chops at 10 cents per pound, pork roasts at 9 cents per pound, bulk pork sausage at 10 cents, cased pork sausage at 10 cents, smoked pork sausage at 12 1/2 cents, and one boiled ham at 2 cents per pound at the Sausage Factory.

Suits on Sale at Brokhausen and Hill

See that line of Men's and Boy's Union suits offered at Ade to five dollars. Brokhausen and Hill advertise a sale point with clear pricing and visible store display. The fragment emphasizes affordable apparel and a local retailer promotion.

Brokhausen & Hill

Freeport Couple Wed in St Louis Nuptials

Frank Lebkicher and Miss Susie Kuntz, well known Freeport youths, were married Thursday evening in St Louis at the groom’s uncle’s home. They plan a southern honeymoon before returning to live with the groom’s mother. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kuntz, is a business college graduate and former stenographer for George A. Rogers. The groom is the son of Mrs Ida Lebkicher and a member of Lebkicher Brothers Nursery. Both are members of the Second Presbyterian church.

Frank Lebkicher Susie Kuntz St. Louis Fef Taggart Kuntz Dakota Business College George A. Rogers Groat Ida Lebkicher Lebkicher

Woman's Club Musical Recital by Lolo Carrier Worrell

Tomorrow afternoon the Woman's club opens a musica series with a recital of Mrs. Lolo Carrier Worrell performing her own vocal and instrumental pieces. Edwin Rotzler and Miss Tva Swingley will also contribute numbers. Tickets available at the club rooms in the Masonic temple.

Lolo Carrier Worrell Edwin Rotzler Tva Swingley Masonic Temple

Card party at Masonic hall hosted by Eastern Star

The Order of the Eastern Star will hold a card party at the Masonic hall Thursday November 6 for members and their families. The R B B club plans a barn dance and Halloween party this evening at Florence. The J U G s will spend the weekend at a house party at the Youngs residence east of the city.

Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall R. B. B. Club Florence Youngs

Freeport Baseball Fair Under Way For Benefit

The Freeport Business Men's association supports a week long fair starting November 9 to aid the baseball club. Merchants donate and banners will hang along the Armory hall walls. Monday night a stockholders meeting will elect officers and directors.

Freeport Business Men's Association Armory Hall Freeport Baseball Club

Y. M. C. A. Notes On Third Talk For Boys

The Y M C A boys department held its third practical talk yesterday afternoon with Rev. F W Emerson speaking on Uncle Sam and His People. About fifty boys attended and showed keen interest. The next talk will be Thursday afternoon by Dr. M M Baumgartner on Being a Man. The boys Bible class meets tomorrow at 9 o clock. unregistered boys are urged to attend.

F. W. Emerson Uncle Sam M. M. Baumgartner

Heated quarrel among politicians ends with police report

Police were summoned after an evening political argument among several enthusiastic figures grew loud and profane. Officers reminded the participants of their surroundings as tempers flared and voices rose.

Blacksmith Shop to Close and Creamery to Open

Halse Dreyer who ran a blacksmith shop in the Klein building on Ex change street will close the shop on November 1 and move into Clark & Son. The space will be occupied as a creamery with Mr Dreyer identified with Clark & Son.

Halse Dreyer Klein Building Exchange Street Dreyer Clark & Son

Sick and Afflicted at North Galena Avenue

A scarlet fever case is reported at Opie Garman's home on North Galena Avenue. Miss Anna T Meyer is seriously ill at her father John Meyer's residence on the same street. A stray Phi Beta Kappa key scene appears in a minister’s tale as a brief inane exchange.

Opie Garman Galena Avenue Anna T. Meyer John Meyer

Blacksmith Shop to Close on Exchange Street Nov 1

In New Location, the blacksmith shop on Exchange Street will close November 1 and operate as Clark & Son. The proprietor invites continued patrons and welcomes new customers. Hatsr Dreyer signs the notice.

Exchange Street Clark & Son Dreyer

Bryan and Taft Gauntlet Gloves for Children

Brokhausen and Hill advertise Bryan and Taft gauntlet gloves for children sized 10 30d lw with sizing notes and contact details for ordering.

Bryan and Taft Brokhausen & Hill

Cleaning service pledge at BB Dye Works

A brief notice states clothes must be cleaned at the BB Dye Works with returns if not exactly right and a guaranteed pressing service. The address 929d is noted.

Program of Recital by Lola Carrier Worrell and Friends

The program for a composers recital tomorrow afternoon under Freeport Woman’s club auspices lists Mrs Lola Carrier Worrell as head, with Ed Rotzler on violin and Iva Swingley as accompanist. It features pieces from Shakespeare to classical composers, including selections labeled Incomplete and unclear. The schedule includes multiple short works and movements such as Greig and Wieniawski numbers, with a range of titles and some garbled OCR terms.

Freeport Woman's Ciub Lola Carrier Worrell Edwin Rotzler Iva Swingley Trish Greig Hewender Wieniawski

Labor Paper Makes Poll Forecast From Labor World

Chicago reports advance sheets from the Labor World forecasting Taft will carry the labor vote. A straw poll across 86 mills and mines in West Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Indiana and Maryland shows Taft leading Bryan and Debs in every state with a total Taft 28,652 Bryan 18,602 Debs 4,110 other candidates 181. The Labor World credits Samuel Gompers with failing to deliver votes for Bryan while boosting socialist sentiment among workers.

Chicago Republican National Committee Labor World Pittsburg Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Taft William J. Bryan Bryan Compers Samuel Compers West Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Indiana Maryland Debs I Ilinois

Gas Office Decoration On Stephenson Street

Unique Halloween displays greet passersby at the gas company's Stephenson street office. A liberal spread of corn stalks and jack o lanterns creates a pretty scene, alongside a new Ray light named Welsbach.

Hallowe'en Gas Company Stephenson Street Hallowe’en

Freeport and Rockford Football Clash at Rockford

Freeport Athletics face Rockford Athletics in a Sunday football game at Rockford. Both teams are of heavy set play, and their earlier meeting ended in a 0 to 0 tie.

Rockford Freeport Athletics Rockford Athletics Freeport Rockford Bunch

Lost item and land sale ad from Wisconsin notice

Thursday night at Judy a lady’s small open faced watch with a given name engraved on back is missing. Reward offered if found. Also a land sale near Chotee 200 gere farm two and a half miles from town with fine buildings for 40 per acre if taken now. Write Hubert Buggs GN Academy St. Janesville Wis.

Judy Wisconsin Robert Huags N. Acadey St Janesville Wis

Old Fort Massac program for Clark Memorial dedication

Details of ceremonies for the dedication of the George Rogers Clark Memorial in Metropolis Illinois on November 6. DAR among the Daughters of American Revolution, with speakers Secretary of State James A Rose and Prof J C Blair U of Illinois, unveiling by Beatrice Chouteau Turner and acceptance by Governor C S Deneen.

George Rogers Clark Daughters of American Revolution Metropolis Fort Massac Mra Matthew T. Scott J. D. Latimer Metropolis Band Douglas Helm James A. Rose J.C. Blair University of Ilinois Illinois L. E Yager Oak Park W. Jamison Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution Patrick Henry Virginia Charles V. Hickox Llinois Beatrice Chouteau Turner C. S. Deneen

Injury to Boy From Tree Fall at 7L Ordway Street

Kenneth Harnish, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Harnish, fell from a tree while playing near 7L Ordway street. A chair at the tree’s base obstructed his fall and he struck the chair. He suffered possible injuries to his side and spine. He was taken home to Oak Place and a doctor was summoned.

Kenneth Harnish Roy Harnish Ordway Street Oak Place

Robert Flarvey and Marie Higley Notice in Freeport Era

Brief listing shows Robert Flarvey of Frankfort Kansas and Marie Higley of Freeport with fragmented OCR text. Indicates a probable civil or notice listing, names and places, no clear action or date readable in provided material.

Robert. Flarvey Frankfort Kas Marie Higley Freeport

Parisian Sage advertised as dandruff cure in Buffalo ad

The Ciroux Mfg Co Buffalo New York promotes Parisian Sage as a dandruff cure promising two weeks to cure with money back guarantee. Wm F Jungkunz backs the claim claiming hair growth and relief from itching. A large bottle sells for 50 cents with shipment prepaid by express.

Wm. F. Jungkunz

Suit ceases to suit. Brokhau sen and Hill.

A legal notice states the civil action against Brokhau sen and Hill is discontinued. No further proceedings or hearings are listed, and the case is closed as of the current docket entries.

Parland Newhall Male Quartet Concert Announcement

Parland Newhall male quartet Y M C A News announces a concert on Thursday November 5 at 8 30 p m Seat sale opens Tuesday at 9 a m Details reference local theater or community venue for further information.

Dr Pierce Touts New Honest Medicines With Full Ingredient List

Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo announces he now discloses every ingredient in his Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. A small book with endorsements from medical authorities will be mailed free, claiming his remedies avoid alcohol narcotics and use native medicinal roots. It highlights women's health uses and cites Squaw Weed as a valued plant.

R. V. Pierce Buffalo Bnee Dr. Pierce Pierce N. Y Reodicinem

Upcoming November Events and Performances

A list of November events includes Joe Fifer's dancing class starting Nov 3 and Freeport College of Commerce opening Nov 9, a Freeport Consistory ceremony Nov 9–12, musical recitals at Ganee and First Presbyterian churches, and various concerts, balls, and moving pictures scheduled through Nov 26. Escaped from Joliet appears as a fragmentary note amid the listings.

Joe Fifer Freeport College of Commerce Freeport Ganee Rose Lutizer-Cgannon Chas First Presbyterian Church Suengerbunnd David Benton Y. O 1

Bucklen's Arica Salve Praised By farmer

W. A. Floyd of Rural Route 2 Em pire Ga reports Bucklen's Arica Salve cured two severe leg sores. He values it highly and would mortgage his farm to obtain it. Available for 25 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.

Empire W. A. Floyd Bucklen Jos. Emmert’s

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