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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
1
The bulletin from Chicago dated April 10 reports partly cloudy skies with showers to the south tonight or Saturday and cooler conditions. It adds fair weather tonight and Saturday for Iowa and Wisconsin, with cooler conditions tonight in those states.
The Associated Press reports that Britain has invited governments from the last Hague conference to send experts to London to draft a code of procedure for a proposed international prize court. The American government will be represented at the London conference.
Governor Johnson delivered the principal speech at the dedication of a monument at Shiloh battlefield in Tennessee honoring Minnesota soldiers who fell there. The ceremony took place on April 10 with Associated Press coverage.
London April 10 reports the gravest anxiety over the illness of former Premier Bannerman as his condition worsens and concerns rise about his health and future leadership.
Judge Farrand ruled for defendant in the Brokhausen Niemeter case. The bill was dismissed for want of equity and costs awarded to the complainant. The deed from Brokhausen to Niemeier in 1897 was to be returned after repayment. Niemeier’s heirs now face restoration of the property. Court adjourned to April 18. Judge Farrand left for Dixon.
On Palm Sunday April 22 the pastor Rev F Holke will confirm children at St Johns church. The list includes Eleanor Kochsmeier Martha Datt Lydia Klages Laura Klages Emilie Woertner Esther Wilkey Lydia Duedeking Dora Balthasar Clara Ludolph Elfriede Albrecht Cora Kampmeier Willie Hermsmeier Arthur Klaus Phillip Wessinger Fred Albrecht Albert Schauer.
Frances Benston, four and a half, daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Benston of North Galena Avenue, fell backward through a trap door on the stairs at home last evening. She was unconscious upon recovery, but no bones were broken and officials state no serious results are expected as she remains quite ill today.
A Chicago street car ran over a baker’s dog in front of the Keystone Bakery. The dog’s leg was severed and Officer Rumelhagen, noted as a crack shot, was assigned to shoot the animal to end its suffering.
Street rumor claimed Ralph Behan a former Freeport boy died in Tucumcari New Mexico. His sister in the city has received no word of death but friends report he is very ill.
Raised biscuits praised for texture and flavor using Gold Medal Flour. SaManrHa.
Sunday notices advertise the debut menu at Billig's newly opened eatery located at 83 Stephanagon Street with details of the bill of fare and dining hours.
City council discusses a proposed ordinance capping gas to $1 per thousand cubic feet with a 10 day payment clause and 50 cent monthly minimum. Aldermen McGovern Pratt Bauscher and Prall spar over whether to pass now or refer to committees while criticizing the previous council for not securing dollar gas from Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co. Debate centers on whether the measure is enforceable and the risk of costly court action.
Nine years ago I was near death says C Farthing of Mill Creek Indian Territory. A druggist recommended Electric Bitters and the bottle restored health. I had one foot in the grave but Electric Bitters put me back on the turf. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 60 cents.
Attend the souvenir sale tomorrow at Union Pacific Tea Co on TY Stephenson St. A large blue and white dinner plate is given free to all purchasers of tea coffee spice and extracts in addition to usual checks. Come early.
Boston April 10 The Republican state convention adopted a platform praising President Roosevelt and endorsing Governor Guild for vice presidency. It favors tariff revision and notes many delegates support Mr Paft for the presidency though the platform remains noncommittal on that point.
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