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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented list outlines candidates for Vice President and U.S. Senate alongside state offices including Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Clerk of the Supreme Court and various state legislative roles. Names appear garbled with multiple misspellings and unclear entities.
A string of personal mentions notes J. W. Albertson and others traveling to Forreston Chicago Fargo and Rockford for work and visits. Residents including Norma Frye Lottie Mills and Mrs Hale plan or complete returns. Attendees join concerts and conventions while relatives travel to Dallas Austin and McAlester after summer stays.
In Seward Illinois on September 16 at the Grady home a quiet wedding joined Edna June Grady to Urban Ki Crull before about thirty relatives. Rev. JC Cox officiated with a ring ceremony. Flowers included goldenrod and asters. The bride, a former teacher, will reside near Plankington South Dakota after October 15.
Ninety subpoenas issued for residents of Geneva and St Charles to testify before the grand jury on illegal liquor selling. Forty five St Charles residents were taken to Geneva, and forty five Geneva citizens will appear Friday.
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United Brethren conference opens September 23 in Quincy with Bishop G M Matthews presiding. The slate will be set by Bishop Neely with presiding elders, and petitions for pastors may be limited. Many former Rock River pastors are returning to the Freeport district, with possible new assignments anticipated.
The United Brethren conference will convene in Quincy from September 28 to October 1 with Bishop G. M. Matthews of Chicago presiding. The gathering expects strong attendance, three thousand conversions, and significant church accessions as pastors and lay delegates from Freeport Ridott Jeroy Forreston and Orangeville participate in business sessions, discussions, and evangelistic services led by Rev. S. I. Gear.
Reverend W H Beynon invites Ste phenson court 412 to a public service next Sunday at 7 30 pm at First Baptist Church. Court members will meet at Kk P hall at 7 pm to attend as a body. The sermon covers the Ben Hur story and its biblical context. All are welcome.
Laborers digging the Third-ward sewer on Adame Street attacked water mains. Water filled the ditch immediately, forcing abandonment until the water company shut off the flow. Contractor Ford has two digging machines on the job and work is being pushed to completion.
Wim. 8. Best has returned from Buffalo New York where he was honored with the thirty third degree in Masonry. Mr Best is identified with the various Masonic bodies of Freeport and the conferring of the last degree rounds out a career rich in Masonic experience.
At C P Guenther & Co corner Galena avenue and street, Hindipo Nerve Tonic and Vitalizer is advertised with a positive guarantee. It claims to cure nervous debility insomnia and restore vitality. Trial costs nothing if it does not help, and refunds are offered.
N Y resident, 73, long time Stephenson County farmer, died in Freeport after moving from Silver Creek, married Elizabeth Steffen in 1863. Survived by wife, six children, a brother John, a sister Mrs Phillip Kieffer. Funeral Monday at 9 from his house then St Joseph's church. interment Catholic cemetery. pallbearers listed. KF A Blust in charge.
A reader from Morse Wisconsin reports fires in northern Wisconsin are fierce and threaten more without rain. He notes Freeport property's losses amount to 40,000 feet of logs 70 cords of pulp and 60 cords of tan bark but no standing timber, and says the fire is under control with no further danger to Freeporters' property. The writer mentions political support for Taft and Sherman.
Washington reports a strong rise in treasury inflows since Sept 1, with Sept 17 receipts totaling 2,309,794. Customs contribute 1,473,040, internal revenue 708,282, and miscellaneous 233,620. For the first seventeen days of the month the total is 27,943,101, including 14,724,265 from customs, 11,258,818 from internal revenue, and 1,960,017 from other sources, surpassing September 1907 figures.
Exhibit at the Historical Museum will close Saturday evening at 9. Those who have not yet visited should go this week as space limits prevented full description in recent papers. The Freeport press aided visibility and the museum committee thanks willing contributors. loaned items should be collected Monday between 9 am and 4 pm.
The regular monthly meeting of the W. H. M. 58 of Embury church was held at Mrs. W. T. Rawleigh’s residence for the annual banquet and officer election. Officers chosen include President Mrs. F. G. Laible First vice president Mrs. Henry Meierkort Second vice president Mrs. Fred Rehbook Recording secretary Mrs. James Richardson Corresponding secretary Miss Jeanette Bugle Treasurer Mrs. Joe Linder Secretaries of literature Mrs John Leckley and Miss Elizabeth Bentley Secretaries of supplies Miss Iva Dodds Mrs. W. I. Rawleigh Secretaries of mite boxes Mrs. Henry Hillmer Mrs.J. Weaver.
C G Schoeffel returns from Savanna and Thomson with a carload of watermelons for the Schoeffel grocery house.
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago recounts his feeble elderly mother gaining weight and strength from Electric Bitters. He cites relief from insomnia and steady improvement. The tonic remedies stomach and kidney troubles and is sold at Jos Emmert's drug store for 50 cents under guarantee.
In Chicago Taft plans a mass labor rally at Orchestra Hall Sept 28, to address union issues and his record on injunctions during the Debs strike. Taft shifts western tour to prioritize labor voters, while Gompers faces Republican critiques amid Bryan appeals.
Republican supporter outlines Governor Deneen’s record on labor and railway safety and urges loyal members to back a second term. Frank O Lowdey reports strong sentiment in southern Illinois, predicting a decisive result for Illinois Republicans.
A minister recounts relief from bronchial catarrh after using Hyomei. The ad-like testimony touts Hyomei as medicated air that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs. The complete outfit costs $1 with extra bottles at 60 cents. See druggist Wm F Jungkunz today.
Mrs. M. N. Johnson and Mr. H. C. Johnson from Delavan Wisconsin are visiting Col. and Mrs. H. S. Bowler on West street. Mrs. Johnson is Mrs. Bowler's mother.
Daily through sleeping car service between Chicago and Rapid City South Dakota via Huron and Pierre. Depart Chicago 8 04 p m arrive Huron 8 50 p m Pierre 1 40 a m Rapid City 7 30 a m Eastbound depart Rapid City 8 82 p m Pierre 4 10 a m Huron 8 35 a m to Chicago 7 10 a m Direct route Fasttime Service unequalled Reservations via North Western Line agents.
L. H. Almy has returned to Sterling after visiting friends and relatives in this city.
The interior department announces a proclamation opening Rosebud Indian Lands in South Dakota for registration and drawing. Judge James W. Witten will supervise. registrations run October 5 to 17 in listed towns, with drawing October 19 in Dallas. Lands total 838,000 acres with favorable farming and stock-raising prospects. advance notice highlights a streamlined mail registration option for non-appearing applicants and special agent registration for veterans.
Thomas Becker of Rockford Illinois died instantly when a large limb fell on him while working as a woodsman near Randville Michigan on September 16. The accident occurred as he failed to step clear of the limb. Becker was identified by local authorities and his death is being investigated for details of the incident.
Mr John White of 38 Highland Avenue Houston Maine reports persistent winter coughs. After trying many remedies he bought a 50 cent bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery and the cough vanished. This winter a few doses again banished the annual cough. He deems the remedy best for coughs and lung issues. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store. 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
Emerick Barrett & Company offers a limited sale on self filling fountain pens for a few days. One model priced at 82.50 with others at 1.28 or proportionate amounts. Sale period noted as 9 to 12 days.
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