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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1908

Page

7

Knights Templar Conclave Boosts Rock Island Region

Rock Island hosts the 62d annual Knights Templar Illinois meeting October 13 for three days. 5,000 to 8,000 knights and ladies expected with 2,000 uniformed knights in the grand parade. The tri city area offers rail, river, hotels, parks, arsenals, and cultural institutions for visitors.

Rock Island Knights Templar Illinois Grand Commandery Chicago Peoria Moline Davenport Tri-City St. Louis Minneapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Tri-Cities Mississippi River Rock River Hennepin Canal Illinois River Chicago Drainage Canal Great Lake Region Tri-City Railway Company Budies of Bethany Home Protective Association Troley Black Hawk's Watch Tower Milan Long View Campbells Island Prospect Park Pdavenport Fejervary Schuetzen Rock Island Arsenal

Duck Season Opens Across Midwest States

The duck season begins today in Michigan Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Kansas Nebraska the Dakotas Montana and Wyoming. Quail and grouse seasons start in the Dakotas and Nebraska while prairie chicken hunting starts in Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas Nebraska and Montana. Snipe shooting is legal in Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and several eastern states with rail shooting common there too. Ohio and Iowa maintain closed seasons in the region.

Illinois Michigan Indiana Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Kansas Nebraska Dakotas Montana Wyoming New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio

Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Winter Coughs

Mr John White of 88 Highland Avenue Houston Maine reports persistent winter coughs improved by Dr King’s New Discovery. After trying many remedies last year the cough vanished with a bottle and reappeared this winter only a few doses cleared it again. Trial bottle is free and guaranteed, with full bottles sold at 40c and 1.00.

John White Highland Avenue Houston Maine Dr. King

Notice Invites Bids for Cedarville Bridge Planking

Bids invited by city committee of streets alleys and bridges for Cedarville bridge floor planking. Bids due to City Clerk by 2 p m September 8. Pine or oak plank specified, thickness 2 or 3 inches at committee option. For info contact City Engineer or committee members P J Lonergan Elmer Prasb L McGovern.

Cedarville P. J. Lonergan Elmer Prasb L. McGovern Com

Dissolution of Partnership at DuFour and Secker Agency

Public notice that T. A. Secker purchases J. B. J. DuFour's interest in the DuFour and Secker insurance agency and will conduct the business individually. Secker will collect all accounts and pay all liabilities. Dated August 17.

J. B. J. DuFour DuFour and Secker T. A. Secker

Suite Pressed at Mal le s Galena and Van Buren Streets

A neatly pressed suite priced at 50 cents is offered at a store located around Galena and Van Buren streets. The brief note lists the item and location in concise terms.

Patrons Urged to Notify Office on Missed Paper Delivery

Notice asks readers who do not receive their newspaper regularly to inform the office. The request emphasizes timely corrections and accountability for distribution.

Four Republican Aspirants Vie For Wisconsin Senate Nomination

Milwaukee September 1 four candidates compete for the Republican nomination to succeed Isaac Stephenson. William H Hatton Francis E McGovern and S A Cook join Francis E McGovern in Milwaukee county with Neal Brown and Melvin A Hoyt for Democrats Jacob Rummel for Social Democrats Governor James O Davidson seeks renomination. The Jenkins Lenroot race for Eleventh district congress dominates the primary.

Journal Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Econgress United States Isaac Stephenson William H. Hatton Wisconsin Railway Commission Stephenson la Follette Francis E. McGovern Milwaukee County John A. Aylward Madison Aylward Adolph J. Schmitz Winfred DD. Cox Harvey Dee Brown Racine John J. Jenkins Irvine L. Lenroot Superior Congress Jenkins House Judiciary Committee House of Representatives Cannon Organized Labor Representative Jenkins Tie Littlefield

Kidney cure ad promises relief and mail order offer

A drugstore ad from Guenther & Co. promotes Hindipo as a cure for Brights Disease Diabetes Rheumatism Gout Gravel Dropsy and bladder inflammation stating a guarantee and free return if ineffective. Customers can order by mail for 50 cents per six box set totaling 2.50 with prepaid delivery.

Bright Co. P. Guenther & Co Galena Avenue Galena Street Hindipo

Veterans Open Busy Day At National G A R Encampment

Toledo dispatch notes a full program for veterans and visitors at the national Grand Army encampment. Reunions of brigades and regiments, committee meetings, and the dedication of the Fort Meigs monument highlight a day of business and public events, followed by a campfire opening at the Valentine theatre with prominent speakers and a flag presentation by the Army NUTS(S).

Grand Army Toledo Fort Meigs Perrysburg William Henry Harrison Proctor Tecumseh United States Ohio National Guard Ohio Virginia Mentucky Valentine Theatre Harris Whitlock Shearer Ohio G. A. R Albany N. Y The Sons of Veterans C. Millie Leighton Massachusetts Daughters of Veterans L. W. Collins Minnesota Clara N. Sawyer Portland L. E B. Griffith W. M. Scott Toledo Maennerchor Army Nuts

Parisian Sage Hair Restorer Promises Quick Cure and Fragrance

An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a guaranteed cure for dandruff hair loss and itchy scalps within two weeks. It claims rapid cooling after application and odor elimination, with a testimonial from Mrs Maud Hagar of New York praising hair growth dandruff reduction. Sold by Wm F Jungkunz at 50 cents a bottle or prepaid direct from Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY.

Wm. F. Jungkunz New York Maud Hagar West 136Th Street New York City Express Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo N. Y

Thugs Robbed Bank Hideout Then Nabbed Baby Pillow Supply

In Chicago a south side bank robbery netted $2400 after suspects used a baby carriage as a concealment. Mrs. Ludwig, who runs a boarding house, hid her savings under the infant’s pillow. A woman’s helper crew aided the ruse before officers traced the crime but the robbers remain at large.

Chicago South Chcawo Anna Ladw'r Stit Commercial Avenue Ludwig

Two Aged Galena Men Dead In Local Notices

In Galena on August 31 Charles Stoewer senior died at his South Street home at age 89 born January 18 1842 in Germany He served in the 1866 and 1871 wars before immigrating to the United States and settling in Galena He is survived by his wife and eight children Frank and seven sons including William Albert Louis Charles Fred and Henry One daughter Mrs Albert Shuster of Dubuque Also memorialized is Frederick Miller a Civil War veteran and longtime Galena resident who died Sunday at his hilltop home He was 79 and survived by his wife and three children Mrs John Kuble George in Dakota and Henry location unknown Fred is noted as deceased years earlier Mr Miller belonged to BE I Kittee Post G A R and the Odd Fellows.

Galena Charles Stoewer South Street Mr. Stoewer Germany United States Albert Shuster Dubuque Frank William le Mars Albert Louis Charles Fred Henry Frederick Miller

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised For Ulcers

J C Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina calls Bucklen's Arnica Salve a sure enoug h knocker for ulcers. He says a bad leg ulcer last summer was knocked out in a few rounds with no scar. Guaranteed for piles sores burns etc 25 cents at Jos Emmerts drug store.

J. C. Goodwin Reidsville, N. C Jos. Emmert's

Lincoln Douglas Photographs for Schools

C E Wilkins of Freeport offers unmounted photographs of Lincoln, Douglas, and the Freeport debate monument. Three prints available postpaid for 2.00 dollars, a fine opportunity for schools to acquire quality images of the leaders and the monument.

C. E. Wilkins Freeport Lincoln Douglas

RiO Tablets Natural Remedy Ad Exploits Health Claims

A Milwaukee distributor promotes RiO Tablets as a free offer for men and women. The ad lists relief for chronic constipation dizziness headache stomach trouble and nervousness and provides A Rabbek as general distributor at 3017 Lisbon Ave Milwaukee with an unclear date code 8-28d2w.

A. Rabbek Lisbon Ave Milwaukee

Daily Journal Delivery Price Noted in City Area

The Daily Journal is delivered to the 4Y part of the city for 10c a week.

the Daily Journal

Accused Circus Promoter Faces Sanitary Hearing

Fef. G. Bonfils promoter and owner of the Selis-Floto Denver Daily Post Circus was jailed and posted 100 bond in St. Louis pending a sanitation dispute. Inspector A L O Brien, mayor’s son in law, accuses the circus of unsatisfactory arrangements while Bonfils claims O Brien sought 200 passes and was refused.

St. Louis Ill Fef. G. Toufils Denver, Daily Post Selis- Floto Brady AL A. O Brien Cook Bonfils O'Brien

Man Proposes to Nurse Amid Illness in Parkerville

In Bloomington on September 1, Steven son of Parkerville proposed to Miss Bessie Mitchell who nursed him through appendicitis. He fell ill at her home with no visitors present and doctors advised against his removal. Their marriage is planned for this week as a romantic outcome.

Bloomington Bessie Mitchell Stevenson Parkerville

Cairo Electric Traction and Cairo City Gas Change Hands

Syndicate buys Cairo power and gas utilities, transferring public lighting and traction facilities to new ownership. New owners assume control today and will manage city infrastructure and transportation services.

Syndivcate Citro FHL Cairo Electric Traction Company Cairo City Gas Company Messinsey Roday Pucdie Lighting

Record shows 2800 docket for September term

The history of the Lange Wen earnbe eaVrt docket lists 2800 cases for the September term opening Sept. S, with additions from earlier terms and several TAK cases on the docket.

Sprinefield Lange Wen Earnbe

Suit Filed Over Fatal Incident in New Berlin

Bertha and Leroy Puckett filed a $10,000 suit alleging a fatal incident involving a Danish man and a drunken father figure at a Bloomington establishment. The plaintiffs name Reisen Brewington and a galoonkeeper as defendants.

Bloomington New Berlina Bertha Cai Leroy Ben Puckett Reiseh Brewington Galoonkeeper

Town Board Meeting Notices Bills Due

Town Clerk Michael Steffen calls a regular meeting to handle town bills. All residents with claims against the town should present them at the clerk’s office, corner Galena and Van Buren streets.

City Drug Store Galena van Buren Stree Michael Steffen

Fort Dodge Chronicle Editor Plans Five Day Hike

Robert Wilson, former Burl and Rockford journalist and Fort Dodge Chronicle editor, prepares a five day hike from Fort Dodge Iowa to his Dixon home. He intends to walk the distance, visit Dixon, then ride back by train, aiming for completion on day seven.

Robert Wilson Burland and Rockford Fort Dodge

Silk Train Passes Freeport at Eleven This Morning

An Asiatic silk train of cars, moving on passenger time, passed Freeport from the west at 11 o'clock this morning. The cargo was bound for New York and the New Jersey silk mills.

Freeport New Yor New Jersey

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Give Entertainment Amoung Atguatana Collage Rock Idlafid Davenport Academy of Sciences Woodmen Masonic Temple Apollo Commandery No. 1 Smythe Crooks F. B. Hobbs Island St. Bernard Commandery No. 39 Englewood No. 59 Saratoga Columbia No. 63 Downstate Rock Island Commandery Didates United Ernor James Q. Davidson Lenrod Hbleventh Banks Mlinois Mrs. Ludwig Charles Stoewer, Sr Lincoln-Douglas Ree Koenig Furniture Co. House Furnishers Dad Koenig Furniture Co Stephenson St Taylor & Frick Riley & Wheat van Buren Street Opera House Louis H. Bowers Empire Theatre Sarah Gibney Walter Wilson Moths OF Society Lena Hive AS Cinderella Jesse James
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