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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1908
Page
2
The International Typographical Union awards a label to the Freeport Journal recognizing use of Union labor in its mechanical departments.
A fragmented list shows names of Republican ticket candidates including Taft Sherman Deneen Hopkins and others. The OCR preserves multiple surnames and initials, with roles like president U S senator governor and attorney general loosely referenced.
A string of residents and visitors travel or transact business from Polo Dakota Freeport Mendota and beyond. Ex Senator Homer Aspinwall and wife visit Chicago friends while students leave for Evanston Madison and Sterling.
A free lecture on Christian Science will be given in Masonic Temple Freeport on Thursday evening Oct 1 at 8 30 by Bliss Knapp C B member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Mass The public is cordially invited.
Last night the B Y P A of the Baptist church led the service with speakers Frank Gilbert and A F Williams, a large number of members attended. The annual election of officers is scheduled for Wednesday night, with a social planned for the evening.
A historical clipping lists marriages and licenses for Harry L. Cole Cragin Illinois Hazel D. Downing Freeport Adrian Z Metters Freeport Mabel B Ferguson Freeport Wilhelm F Zunker Winsl township Mrs Aveyata Hinz War township dated late 1900s with illegible notes and partial names indicating a registrar record of marriages in the area.
Cooler weather sparks lodge activities in Freeport with a busy week ahead. The Fall Ceremonial of the Mystic Shrine at Rockford is set for November 18, with initiation on Monday October 12. Masonic meetings are listed for Monday Eastern Star, Tuesday Freeport Chapter, Wednesday Freeport Commandery drill, and Sunday Excelsior Lodge stated communication. Petitions are being received for the Freeport Consistory ceremonial November 9-12, with indications of a large class.
The degree team of the Dramatic Order Knights of Khoras san holds weekly rehearsals for the fall ceremonial two weeks hence on Monday October 12. The candidate class is expected to be the largest ever initiated.
The Rockford Elks weigh building a new club house at an estimated cost of $65,000. No funding will be pursued until lodge dues rise to $1 per year. The group considers feasibility and timing before proceeding.
Tebala temple members prepare for a major ceremonial session in Rockford on November 18 at Armory hall. Nobles recruit novices in desert rites with camels and burrs to ensure traction, with notable Shrine figures expected and initiation fees raised to 40 dollars.
Governor Charles S. Deneen and a Republican delegation toured Logan County by auto, visiting thirteen towns with eight cars and crowds decorating farms with flags and pictures of Taft Sherman and other candidates. Deneen spoke at each stop, aided by local Republicans, and many Yates supporters pledged backing. The tour ended at Mount Pulaski before a Lincoln Elks Club reception and a late departure to Springfield.
Millinery shop announces opening on Wednesday and Thursday at 163 Stephensen Bt. in Océ area. Special ad notes new stock and guided fittings available for customers in the Os MA RUNS district.
Around 2 30 pm Sunday police rushed to Cottonwood and West streets after reports a man had shot himself. Geo Nash, carrying a rifle for rats, suffered an epileptic fit causing facial injuries and a bleeding mouth. A gun was not loaded and no suicide occurred. Nash walked home unaided after brief police aid.
The thirty sixth annual Tlinois Y M C A state convention is set for October 22 to 25 at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Springfield. The Nation's Tomorrow leads the speeches with opening address by Congressman George Edmund Foss. John Jenkins of Wilkes Barre Pa and E B De Groot join in open parliaments and recreation talks. Notables like David R Gan, Nicholas Roberts, Judge Selden P. Spencer and J M Brown appear at banquets and sessions as delegates plan sermons and discussions for the event.
John A Logan camp Sons of Veterans in Rockford held a Friday night meeting to plan a large reunion of northern Illinois camps. The event will replace the November Porto Rico campaign anniversary, with a five member committee chosen to arrange details and invitations to all camps in the area. Organizers hope for a large turnout and an afternoon session followed by a camp fire in the evening, date still undetermined.
John Hanifan recently returned from Idaho begins erecting a dwelling on Iroquois Street near the railroad with August Kluth as contractor. Kluth also starts a ten room house for Simon Staas north of Freeport and repairs the city scales.
Farmers are urged to bring horses and mules weighing 1150 to 2000 pounds to Youngloye's livery in Freeport on Saturday October 8 1908. Buyers will pay top prices for large fat drafts with good flesh despite slight blemishes. D Levi & Son Max Fineberg P-28d lw.
A large attendance marked one of the year’s best meetings at the Y M C A parlors. Talks by Leonard Hime and Mr Siefert highlighted the session. A Bible study rally is planned for next Sunday with Dr Gray leading revival meetings at the First Presbyterian Church. Friday night will feature a social and the annual election of officers.
The funeral of the one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. F I Hopper was held from the family residence this morning. Interment was in the city cemetery.
Dr. J. A. Poling rose before dawn and bagged six ducks in the Ridott area, adding a morning hunting note to the day.
In Rock Island a state conference of charities will be held October 10 18 to push better care for dependents delinquents and criminals. The program centers on insanity epilepsy feeble mindedness tuberculosis and public care of the poor with speakers including Dr Adolf Meyer Dr George A Zeller and Prof George W Jones. A new Cook County Poorhouse and Watertown psychopathic hospital tour are planned.
Wilton Lackaye stars in a Cleveland Moffett comedy at the Grand Opera House Chicago in a new “battle” drama about a millionaire taught by a street preacher to value service. The play blends comedy with a moral ending as a rich man and poor men exchange lives and lessons amid a charming love story. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. seats on sale.
Lena residents report departures for South Dakota West Union Ta to attend a funeral. Relatives visit Rockford Iowa Minnesota. Ada Schoeny travels to Freeport to see sister Lila Yordy. Gertrude Overstreet visits from Rockford. Miss King from Pueblo visits J D Hinds then goes to Polo. Jesse Gates shops in Freeport. Mr and Mrs Snider return from Kent to Freeport. Charles Berhenke and Miss Elizabeth Prasse travel to Chicago to buy goods for The Busy Big Store.
Co P Guenther & Co advertises Hindipo as a nerve tonic restoring life to the weary. They guarantee cure of kidney troubles and nervous disorders or refund. A 50 cent box and $1 Extra Strength blue label mailed with a positive guarantee.
The Chicago Tribune will publish its great annual fashion edition on Wednesday September 80th, detailing styles for men women and children and home decor. The issue will exceed 90 pages with no price increase, and copies require advance preorders through news dealers.
National lecturer Irving Cooper of the Theosophical Society lectured at the Masonic Temple on the use and danger of psychic powers and the justice of reincarnation. He argued that thought, desire, and past actions shape present opportunities and character, warning that occult knowledge is easily misused and stressing karma and rebirth. His Sunday talk titled the Justice of Reincarnation outlined how desires and deeds across lifetimes determine present limits and favors.
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago describes a method to gain strength. He cites his feeble mother who improves with Electric Bitters noting increased flesh, relief from insomnia, and steady strength gain. The tonic remedies stomach liver and kidney issues under a solid guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store priced 50c.
A brief notice urges readers to bring in winter garments to BR. B. Dye Works for storage or cleaning. The text is fragmentary and cryptic but signals a seasonal call for clothing during colder months.
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