Freeport Daily Journal 1908 Classified Patch
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
2
Freeport Journal Receives Typographical Union Label
The Freeport Journal is awarded a label by the International Typographical Union in recognition of employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Typographical Union
Personal Mentions From Freeport and Surrounding Areas
Morning travelers and visiting residents are noted across towns including Rockford Sterling Pecatonica Monroe Chicago Mt Carroll Forreston Detroit Burrs Clinton Buena Vista and more. Individuals such as Terrill Steenrod Captain Brady W H Shows Clara McClellan and Mrs. Barth are listed among movements visits and returns to their homes or destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Lloyd
Monroe
Freeport
W. J. Rideout
Chicago
Judge Heard
Mt. Carroll
C. D. Cramer
Forreston
Robert Faries
Poenius
Mildred Barshinger
Normal
State Normal School
Lou Snyder
Clinton
Wis
Buena Vista
Freeport Friends
Meta Slaugh
Ethel Mallory
Ethel Prideaux
Dodgeville
Friends
C. D. Godfrey
Burlington
Ill
Clara Scheidt
Read Store
Aurora
Elgin
Olier
Lena News Roundup Sparks Local Travel and Illness
Mrs. John Seise heads to Syracuse with plans to visit a niece. Bertie Albright is critically ill at home. D W Hayes and Mary Brown depart for Rolette to visit John Gable and family. Lucy Swartz returns to Freeport to care for ill Mrs. Herman Mantzke. Clementine Rhodes visits Freeport. Thomas Eustice and family visit John Eustice as they plan to attend a Galena family reunion.'
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Peet
John Seise
Syracuse
N. Y
Bertie Albright
Mesdames
D. W. Hayes
Mary Brown
John Gable
Rolette
N. D
Lucy Swartz
Freeport
Herman Mantzke
Clementine Rhodes
Thomas Eustice
Auburn
Neb
John Eustice
Galena
They Take The Kinks Out Phrasing Claim
A Vermont reader from Pittsfield praises Dr King s New Life Pills for easing stomach liver and bowel kinks without fuss or friction. The product is advertised as guaranteed satisfactory at Jos Emmert s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield, Vt
Jos. Emmert’s
Notice on Free Waste Paper Pickup Irregular Text
A fragmentary notice references a telephone call about new 805 Blu waste paper and a promise that it will be called for free. The legible parts are unclear and do not specify a date or location.
Freeport Beats Madison in High Scoring Baseball Clash
Freeport won 11 to 3 over Madison in a lively game at Taylor's Park. Fisk and Ireland homered for the visitors, while Moore started for Freeport before an arm issue led Harmon to close. Umpire disputes sparked controversy as fans enjoyed a rare, swat filled victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senators
Freeport
Battle Line
Taylor's Park
Champs
Badger State
Fisk
Ireland
Moore
Harmon
Grimes
Rouse
Harrod
Short Garden
Roy
Balliet
Tom Letcher
Umps
Franklin Freeport Madison baseball score recap
The box score shows Freeport rallying with a late surge to total 2 runs while Madison struggles in the later innings. Key players include Barlow Conroy Harrod Stark Fisk Ireland Schoonhoven Whitmore and pitcher Grimes with shared duties. Umpire Guthrie notes a 2:04 Tune. Multiple regional games are listed with Dunbar Pinkney Fond du Lac Green Bay Rockford results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Madison
Wausau
Oshkosh
Rockford
la Crosse
Fond du Lac
Green Bay
L. P.C. Wausan
la Crosse Ee
Madison Oeeeanee
Ee Rs
Fond du Lac Penser
Rockford Fenner E
Eee Ae
R. H PO
Ireland If
Harrod
Wisk
Barlow
Stark
Schoonhoven
Rouse
Moore
Harmon
Howell
Conroy
Whitmore
R Barlow
Fisk
Ireland
Disch
Grimes
Bal- Het
Armstrong
Martin
Guthrie
Bowler Home Fire Delayed Fire by Quick Firemanship
Col H S Bowler's home at Stephenson and West streets escaped serious damage due to prompt response by the fire department and the decisive work of the firefighters. A stubborn kitchen fire burned flooring and contents, requiring heavy water and chemical extinguisher. Bowler, reading in the library around 9 pm, noticed smoke and flames. origin likely a defective flue or hot soot igniting the floor. The blaze, adjacent to the recently damaged B P Hill residence, did not reach the rest of the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. H. S. Bowler
Stephenson and
West Streets
Bowler
B. P. Hill
Lost gold watch on hunting trip near Freeport
Thomas O. Shaffer reports a valuable solid gold watch with Swiss movement lost yesterday during a hunting expedition near the country club east of Freeport. A $25 reward is offered for its recovery. several persons have already begun searching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O. Shaffer
Country Club
Freeport
Shaffer
Insurance Men Department Boosted by San Francisco Fire
The regard for the department With Insurance Men in the Chicago Record-Herald has risen due to coverage of the San Francisco conflagration. It provided the latest insurance loss details, sent a special representative, and secured exclusive information on reinsurance and other changes. The paper maintains ties with the Journal of Commerce and relies on cable service from abroad, attracting readers in insurance and business who value timely, accurate news on fire, life, and casualty insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
San Francisco
Record-Herald
Insurance Department
Journal of Commerce
New York
Return From Wedding Trip
Mr and Mrs John McMurray have returned from their wedding trip to Springfield and Chicago and will be at home after October 1 at their new address 60 Ottawa Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Stitley
Dixon
S. L. Friedly
Ann Jackson
Maria Ward
Rock Island
Davenport
Rapid City
William O’laughlen
Dubuque
John Barth
Arthur Wheeler
Chicago
Mr. Whealner
Katharine Wheeler
William Drew
Homer Prescott
Roberta Prescott
Prescott
Drew
John McMurray
Springfield
Ottawa Street
Hindipo Kidney Cure Ad From Guenther Co.
An old advertisement from C. P. Guenther & Co. promotes Hindipo as a remedy for Bright's disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy bladder inflammation and nervous troubles. It guarantees results or refunds within a prepaid mail offer six boxes for two dollars fifty under a positive guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
C. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Hindipo
Song Recital Elevates Ropps to New Heights in Freeport
In Freeport an audience acclaimed William Ashley Ropps after a program marked by growth since his last appearance. He showcased extended vocal range and refined phrasing, with notable pieces by Schumann and Wagner plus Bizet Carmen. Miss Iva Swingley’s accompaniment earned praise as Freeport celebrates two rising musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ashley Ropps
Ropps
Freeport
Ropyps
Grenadiers
Robert Schumann
Love
Hammond
Eugen Haile
Leoncarallo
Evening Star
Tannhaeuser
Hastings
Garden of Kama
Carmen
Bizet
Mothers Club Meeting At First Methodist Church
The Mothers' club holds its regular Thursday afternoon gathering in the parlors of the First Methodist church. Vocal solo by Mrs. K. E. Loveaul and recitation by Miss Ella Parks. Members are urged to bring ideas for the winter program and ways to make meetings more engaging and useful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers' Club
First Methodist Church
KE. R. Loveaul
Ella Parks
German Instructor Joins Oberlin College Department
Mr and Mrs William Hilmer and family depart for Oberlin Ohio where Mr Hilmer takes a teaching position in the German department at Oberlin College He previously worked in the German department at the University of Illinois and has been visiting George Schmidt this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hilmer
Oberlin, O
Hilmer
Oberlin College
University of Illinois
George Schmidt
Freeport museum exhibit to remain open all week
The historical museum at the Freeport Public Library will stay open all week with sessions from 2 to 6 and 7 to 9 pm, for the benefit of schoolchildren and the general public. No admission fee, maintenance funded by the board of education. last week’s attendance neared 1,200 and both library and Lincoln Douglas relics draw interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Freeport
Lincoln-Douglas
J. A. Crain
L. Z. Farwell
Winnie Taylor
Oscar Taylor
L. L. Munn, Jr
Abraham Lincoln
Camp Scott
Douglas
C. F. Gunther
Chicago
Libby
Aster Show At Rock Grove Opens Sept At Moyer's Hall
The Rock Grove ladies host the third annual Aster show at Moyer's hall on September 17, 18 and 19. The event features a fall rose display, a two evening program, and a supper on the second evening described as a feast of the fat of the land. Queens of flowers will welcome attendees and a miscellaneous program opens the first evening with the supper and a performance of The Chaperon on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Grove
Moyer’s Hall
Picnic of Northern Bands at Yost Park Event
Northern Tenois and southern Wisconsin musicians gather at Yost park near Beloit for a Sunday Sept 18 interurban line picnic. Henney band of Freeport attends along with W. O. W. Beloit Roskford Military Heaney Janesville Imperial Rockford Woodman bands. Athletic events with prizes planned. Round trip from Freeport is $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Te- Nois
Wisconsin
Yost Park
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Henney
Freeport
Roskford Military Band
Heaney Band
Janesville Imperial Band
Rockford Woodman
Matinee at Grand for As Told In the Hills
The matinee at the Grand opera house features As Told In the Hills tomorrow afternoon starting at 3 o clock. Patrons are advised to arrive early as seating is on a first come basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
A Paying Investment by John White of Houston Maine
John White of 38 Highland Avenue Houston Maine reports relief from a recurring winter cough after using Dr Kings New Discovery. He previously tried many remedies with no success and credits the medicine with banishing the cough after a few doses. The product is sold with a guarantee at Jos Emmerts drug store, priced 50c and 1.00, with a free trial bottle available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Highland Avenue
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Amusements: Princess Wah-ta-Waso Stars in As Told in the Hills
Princess Wah-ta-Waso, the only full blood Indian star on the American stage, headlines As Told in the Hills at the Grand opera house Friday night. W F Mann backs the production with an ample cast as audiences praise her pluck, horsemanship, and screen presence, while Father Vaughan’s A Woman of the West and Annie Mack Berlein in The Power of Love also headline in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tneian
I Wah-ta-Waso
W. F. Mann
Pamnena
Preas
Father Vaughan
Ricall
Annie Mack Berlein
Miss Berlein
Grand Opera House
Free to Men and Women Tablets Distributor Notice
One package of R140 Tablets offered as a natural remedy for chronic constipation dizziness headaches stomach trouble and nervousness. General distributor A Ranke located at 8917 Lipabon Ave Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ranke
Liabon Ave
Milwaukee
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