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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
2
The International Typographical Union awards a label to the Freeport Journal for employing union labor in its mechanical departments. The recognition underscores the paper’s commitment to organized labor standards and fair labor practices.
The column lists numerous residents visiting or traveling, including Miss Statia Campbell, J. D. Lilley, Ed Harnish, Miss Emma Biesemeier, Wm Wright, Dr. Paul Burrell and wife, Mrs. Bert Matthews, Mrs. R. M. Griffith and daughter Eleanor, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. West, Mrs. William Hadler, Lloyd Wagner, Mrs. Harvey Garner, Frank Gilbert, Miss Bessie Quest, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stoltz, Miss Marie Atwell, Miss Florance Whiteside, Mrs. E. W. Walling and daughter Emma, Joseph Smith, and a cradle roll gathering of Second Presbyterian Sunday School mothers with a 2:30 Thursday program and refreshments at the church.
Rev. W. H. Beynon of the First Baptist church attended the Big County WCTU convention in Warren. He spoke in the afternoon on The March of the Social Conscience Toward the Good of Temperance. The event drew members from Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties. Last night seven contestants competed for the diamond medal.
It is reported here that Eddie Konetchy star first taker for St Louis and Bugs Raymond a Cardinal pitcher may be traded to the New York Giants for a consideration of $000 and Fred Yenney the current first baseman of the Broadway aggregation. Konetchy, a Wisconsin-Illinois League protegee, has shown marked improvement this season and expects to win a regular spot with the Giants next spring.
A meeting of baseball fans and citizens will be held at city hall tomorrow morning to finalize arrangements for next month’s baseball fair. The gathering aims to boost enthusiasm as the future of league baseball in Freeport hinges on turnout and support.
A Reidsville North Carolina man, J C Goodwin, claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a severe leg ulcer quickly leaving no scar. The testimonial guarantees relief for piles, sores, burns and similar conditions, priced at 25 cents at Jog Em moert's drug store.
Freeport’s City Drug Store recently received a large shipment of post cards. The store faces an immense invoice for over a hundred distinct designs, prompting customer interest and broad selection.
Reading fragment notes openings in September and October with names and locations unclear. The readable piece mentions Stephenson Bt and dated timing but lacks complete event details or full context.
Officers present the first annual report detailing achievements in improving streets, freight rates, debt collection, and local industry. Highlights include the Robinson plant sale to Moline Plow Co. and the 13 000 name rating book now used by about 140 members. The association plans talks by Wilbur Coons and Illinois Retail Merchants George Green to rally business support.
Freeport Business Men's Association plans a free smoker on October 9 in the city council chamber. George E. Irving of the Dry Goods Reporter is touring the area to promote the event and discuss local business issues.
Norton J Field longtime Racine Milwaukee politician and Civil War veteran dies at Trinity Hospital Milwaukee after acute uremic poisoning. Born Elba New York 1839 he served in the Second Wisconsin Infantry and as Racine postmaster. his career spanned assembly terms and reform efforts. A sister in St Croix Falls may receive the body. Col Cornelius Wheeler witnessed the death.
The funeral of the late Miss Myrtle N Niles will be held from the family residence 194 Union street at 1 30 tomorrow afternoon Rev C W McCaskill will officiate and interment will be at Oakland cemetery Pallbearers are Walter Young Frank Towsley W Swanzey Edward Bengston H H Antrim I N Glasser
Last night at the Grand opera house vaudeville drew strong crowds with the Huftle family acts led by Myra and Fern Huftle, plus John and Nettie Huftl and Mr White delivering music and blackface comedy. Moving pictures and illustrated songs delighted attendees, with daily matinee at 8:30 and evening show at 8:30.
A switch engine of An Tinois Central attacked the rear of an interurban car at 8 30 last evening. The impact bent several rods and scratched the paint, with no other damage reported.
For sale a first class suit of property on the citys main street adjacent to the river with liberal patronage. Includes a satoon building with first class fixtures and living rooms on the second floor and a large adjoining store building yielding good rent. Owner ill health retires. Best references. Address inquiries to C. B. Daily Herald Manitowoc Wis 2d we.
The firm announces it has moved stock to the Brown and Shauer Building across the street from its former location. Both phones listed as 119. The notice identifies Prender and Son and provides contact details.
Town Clerk Michael Steffen announces a regular town board meeting on Tuesday evening October 6 at 7 30 for auditing bills. All persons with town bills should present them at the City Drug Store corner Galena and Van Buren streets.
One of the charming weddings of the season united Mr Leslie Thomas Fargher and Miss Effie Estelle Hartman this afternoon at the bride’s parents home three miles north of Freeport. Rev H M Markley officiated in a plain ceremony with close relatives present. The bride wore white cashmere and carnations, home decor featured carnations and ferns. A wedding supper followed before the couple departed for a short honeymoon to Chicago and Rochelle. Mrs Fargher, a Lancaster native, has lived here all her life. Mr Fargher, son of Mr and Mrs William Fargher, also lifelong resident. He recently worked as a bookkeeper for the Freeport Water Co after leaving Hollister Fargher jewelers. They will reside at 275 Pleasant Street after October 1.
John White of 38 Highland Avenue Houston Maine reports a winter spring cough improved after using Dr Kings New Discovery. He notes one 50 cent bottle reduced most of the cough last winter and says a few doses this winter banished it again. Trial bottle free at Jos Emmert's drug store with a 50 cent and 1.00 price.
Readers advised to report missed deliveries to the office to help ensure regular newspaper service. The notice requests prompt notification to correct gaps in home delivery.
Mrs John Kauf man returns from Chicago to Lena to visit relatives. Metho dist Episcopal church hosts a pleasant birthday social with a fine supper and Epworth orchestra. E Beck arrives from Rock ford, Mrs George Wetzel travels to Warren for a W C T U convention. Mrs Chas Beck visits Freeport, Rev F Bahr returns from Belmont Wis after a mission feast. Mrs A F Foll comes from Freeport, D L Van Matre heads to Spring.
Mrs. Henry Werneke returned to Freeport this morning after a visit at the home of L. Werneke, as residents attend the state fair.
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago reports his mother formerly feeble has gained flesh overcome insomnia and grows stronger after using Electric Bitters. The tonic rapidly relieves stomach liver and kidney issues and is sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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