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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
7
The passage argues that Yates and Deneen factions fought hard for their primary nominations with the belief their supporters would back their candidate after victory. It warns neither side will betray their lines to boost the Democratic ticket, while noting hopes the Democrats count on are based on false expectations.
Paul Niles of Hancock Avenue presents to the Journal a giant radish named Tumbo sent from the agriculture department via Congressman Lowden. It weighs eight pounds with a 23 inch circumference, 7.5 inch diameter, and 14 inches tall excluding stalks, tested and flavorful. Inspectors invited to view this mammoth root vegetable.
Superintendent Eugene Dailey returned from Chicago where division superintendents and road masters and master mechanics discussed operation and maintenance methods. At the close, Vice President J G Rawn and General Manager F B Harriman hosted a banquet at the Union League club for visiting officials.
The Majestic will run a triple bill tomorrow afternoon and evening led by Heard over the Phone. Also shown are The Streets of New York A Comedy in Black and White and A Sailor's Dog noted as among the most tragic seen in Freeport. An International Horse Show headlines tonight.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears to the Toledo firm's promise to pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, dated December 6, declares the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces and invites testimonials.
The Northern Illinois Teachers Association meeting at Rockford the week of October 29 is nearly set. Speakers include Dr. L. D. Harvey of Menominee Wisconsin president of the National Teachers Association and Dr. Howorth formerly of Chicago University now named by Governor Deneen to the new educational commission revising Illinois school laws.
P. J. Daly of Chicago shares his mother’s improvement from Electric Bitters claiming gains in flesh and overcoming insomnia. The tonic bids to ease stomach liver and kidney complaints and is sold under guarantee at Jos. Hummert's drug store for 50 cents.
We do dry cleaning steam cleaning dyeing pressing and repairing Our winter clothing surely needs something in our line Let us call BB Dye Works 9 22dwlw
Stock moved to Brown & Shaner Bride across the street from former location. Both phones 119. 6F. Prender & Son, 9 ad&wer
The United Brethren conference in Quincy reported growth in membership and higher pastors salaries. J W Boggess was re elected presiding elder on the first ballot returning to the Freeport district. A lengthy symposium on the minister drew wide interest as laymen actively engaged in conference affairs.
A compact listing of topics from October to December ranges over industrial accidents and betterment, prison reform, municipal courts, indeterminate sentences, juvenile courts, temperance and the church, marriage, divorce, and social purity, indicating a broad social reform agenda.
A large crowd attended a Y M C A session where Dr R C Harker explained the current Sunday school course using stereopticon visuals. The plan includes more such talks to spread Bible knowledge with the next Teacher’s meeting set for Friday at 7. Boys' meeting follows tomorrow at 2 30 with Leonard C Hime speaking and Charley Wilcox in charge of music.
Reports from 90 of 101 downstate counties show rapid healing of the Yates Deneen split. County leaders appoint many advisers, Stevenson movement declines, and Cleveland Democrats oppose Stevenson alleging Vice President desertion to radicals. Sullivan faction and age concerns also affect support.
Lancaster Township holds a Sunday School convention at the Reformed Church on Sunday October 4 with an afternoon program starting at 2:00 including devotional exercises by Rev J M Shellenberger and talks by Prof F H Schaeffer Rev H M Markley Rev J E Frye plus officer elections. Evening program begins 7:00 with a service led by Almon Fortner followed by E D Herbert Prof O A Fackter and Rev J S Shoemaker with the Heart and Head Preparation.
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont says he has used Dr King’s New Life Pills for years with increasing satisfaction. They claim to ease stomach, liver and bowel kinks without fuss. Guaranteed satisfactory at Jos Emmert’s drug store 265c.
All persons interested in the study of music whether vocal or instrumental are asked to contact Rosa E. Vollrath at 170 Exchange Street. The notice invites interested individuals to engage in music study through a local contact.
A local ads blurb inviting customers to clean or dye winter wear and add a new velvet collar. The note is signed B. B. Dye Works and dated September 22.
The Freeport High School Polaris marks its fifth year as a semi monthly paper. Enrollment rises to 341 students, 30 more than last year. Building changes relocate domestic science, expand manual training, and music room redesign praised. Plans include stronger academics, expanded arts, and anticipated athletics growth. Debating, dramatics, and new drawing lessons remain in progress. Football may be restricted while basketball gains momentum under coach C E B Smith. Class elections vote in Sophomores Juniors and Freshman B with slate of officers and pianists named.
Forty guests gathered at Billig's cafe for a stag banquet hosted by friends of Leslie T Fargher. Rev H M Markley presided as toast master and speakers included R C Smedley addressing A Happy Home, Dr M M Baumgarten with Matrimonial Infelicities, Rev Harker on Tell It To Her, and Dr Arnold with a poem on love. Bert Bookman toasted The Leftovers, Paul Haight gave advice Stick It To Him, and Mr Fargher offered closing remarks before the forthcoming marriage to Effie Hartman next Wednesday. Menu listed tomato soup veal patty, corn, mashed potatoes, olives, celery, salad, ice cream, cake, coffee.
Straub and Nolte advertise their fall and winter millinery opening in this issue, highlighting new hats and styles for the season. The notice promotes a shop event and feature pieces, inviting customers to browse the latest arrivals.
Nothing compares to Father William's Indian Herb Tablets for liver, kidney, stomach, and bowel issues. The formula is said to digest food, cleanse kidneys, purify blood, and foster regular bowel movements, with a 20 cent trial and money-back satisfaction. Sold by C. P. Guenthe & Co. at the Galena avenue and street corner.
Mr and Mrs George Mannon residents of American Street celebrate the birth of a baby boy. Mr and Mrs Fred Barnes of Douglas Avenue announce the arrival of a ten pound baby girl on Friday.
John White of 38 Highland Avenue Houston Maine reports chronic winter coughs. After using Dr King s New Discovery a 50 cent bottle relieved the cough last winter and this winter with a few doses. He calls it the best cough and lung remedy and notes the guarantee and trial bottle offer at Jos Emmert s drug store selling 50 cent and 1.00 sizes.
A good 163 acre farm near the county line in Winnebago County about 4 miles from the railroad station. Features include a well and cistern, a fair house, a large bank barn and other outbuildings. Easy terms offered by KR P Ecker Freeport Illinois.
Harriet M. Burbank is listed as a piano teacher operating from Studio 36 on Grove Street. The entry provides her name, occupation, and studio location without further context or dates.
A brief ad from E. and W. Clothing House urges readers to freshen up their footwear this evening. It offers quick repair service and a pickup option if customers cannot come in, with a casual invitation to call for a shoe fising.
B R Frisbie, veteran of the Forty-sixth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, died in West Union Iowa on Friday aged 79. Born 1828 in Hartford Conn he moved to Stephenson County in 1858 and later worked in Freeport before settling in West Union. Surviving widow two children two grandchildren and several relatives. Funeral of Jacob Walker held today at 163 Washington Street with Rev H M Markley officiating and pallbearers listed. Other relatives from Iowa Chicago Renova Pa Red Lodge Mont and Waterloo IA attended. Infant son of Mr and Mrs J Hopkins dies.
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Wiscott arrived home after a honeymoon trip through South Dakota. They praised Stearfish Canott, Sylvan Lake and Hot Springs for their scenery and reported meeting Joseph H. Johnson, brother of Mrs. Wilson, who was promoted from agency to route agent with headquarters at Aberdeen, S. D.
The city furnishes water for passing trains and acts as a re-icing station for meat trains on the Sinots Central each Tuesday and Thursday. The Omaha-origin trains have priority and carry fifteen to twenty cars.
A Sunday evening program at the Bijou features a classical music concert by the current company plus several motion pictures. Edwin Rotzler and Oscar Wagner are slated to perform violin and cello duets with piano accompaniment.
O R Zipf departed for Rockford to attend a creditors meeting of the Robinson Manufacturing Co. The session will handle routine business and consider a report on the likelihood of declaring dividends.
Mrs. Fred C. Steffens attempted suicide by leaping into the creek near the county poor farm on Wednesday and was moved to Watertown asylum this morning for treatment.
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