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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
8
Numerous actions in the United States district court challenge violations of the twenty eight hour law protecting cattle sheep and hogs in stock car transportation. District Attorney Sims filed the suits alleging infringements by eight railroads.
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Rockford April 18 Police report the arrest of William Herbig on larceny charges. Officials say he is a parolee from Joliet, previously released from Freeport about a year ago. He allegedly left Maguire & Co lumber yards Thursday night with lumber, prompting the night arrest at 11 o'clock. He denies the theft and faces police court this morning.
A series of short social items from Freeport includes visits and calls by A J McNeil Des Moines C H Wilcoxin Rockford Dr J McDowell Des Moines Town Ed Deam Winslow Register J M Egan Amboy F E Meyers Amboy Harry Randall Chicago James Rutledge Thomas Hawes Elvin and Judge Heard returning from Chicago. Mrs R R Tiffany heads to Evanston for Zeta Phi Eta Northwestern annual meeting and reunion with officers elected.
Freeport Chapter will confer the M and P degrees tonight. The Freeport Shakespeare society meets Monday evening with Miss Morgan. An Easter praise service is planned at the Settlement home Sunday at 6 30 AM. The King's Daughters circle meets Monday at 2 30 PM at Mrs P O Silver 57 Walnut. Epworth league plans special music for Sunday evening with Catherine Petrie singing Easter solo and Fred Liebe tra u. Alfred Ludolph arranged for orchestra. Second Presbyterian Class No 9 Easter party at teacher Miss Vorta Walker's home with purple and white decorations, games, musical selections, and refreshments.
A first lien equipment mortgage for 30 million dollars was filed for record by the Illinois Central railroad in Belleville Illinois. The mortgage covers the railroad’s entire rolling stock and will be filed in every county through which the road runs.
Miss Mabel Hawkins received the silver medal at the Settlement home declamatory event last night. Her subject was The Saloon Must Crow, with four other contestants presenting She Potters Field, Pledge With Wine, Rumi's Tragedies, and The Resubmissionist's Story. Judges Rev H L Moore Mrs George Ruston and Miss Marion Clark faced a difficult choice. a piano solo by Miss Marie Barnist enhanced the program.
Circuit Court session ends with Farrand reconvening at 11 this morning. Numerous chancery orders were entered and the afternoon adjourned to next Saturday. Farrand finished work for the term and next Saturday Judge Heard will preside, with few chancery orders expected.
Chas. F. Franz announced that Charles E F Gregory will be in town next week to oversee progress on the new gas plant. The visit will advance construction and related site work.
An item notes Mrs. William Hata of Dexter Street dealing with skin irritation from spring winds. It promotes Pinesalve Carbolized as an aid like a poultice for cuts burns and chapped skin, with sales by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
Mrs. Kate Tyler sues Pacific Mutual Life in Kane County seeking reform of an accident policy issued to her son Clyde Tyler. The suit centers on whether the policy should have taken effect on October 20 or earlier, given that the insured died in a wreck at Lanark on that date before noon. The case raises questions of misrepresentation and the true intent of the application.
The Boston store creditors met at W N Cronkrite’s office this morning. Charles B Courtney was named trustee with a $10 000 bond. The receiver plans a mid next week store opening to sell stock, hiring many former clerks to speed the sale.
H. F. Henke, who has represented the Case Threshing Machine company in South America for four years, leaves Tuesday for New York to sail for Hamburg Germany. He will proceed to Budapest Odessa to establish company agencies in these distant lands.
Purveyed as a reliable purifier, the ad promises relief from stomach issues, headaches and biliousness caused by stagnation. It claims to cleanse the system of poison and jaundice, available for 2 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
Nothing like exhilarating exercise in the open air to brace one up and relieve tired feeling. Jos Redlinger offers modern bicycles for pleasure and health. Visit South Galena Ave to see the new stock and inspect wheels available for immediate purchase.
Up to date clothiers WM. O. Wright & Co advertise a wide selection of Mallory cravats and hats, offering both soft and stiff varieties in the latest styles. Headwear and haberdashery showcased at 4 18.
Newest creations in Easter neck wear appear at the EK and W store. The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for 10 cents a week.
Mr and Mrs T W Davie entertained about fifty young friends of the First Baptist church Friday night. Pink and white decor themed the parlors. A 7 30 to 9 banquet preceded a musical program and toasts. Mrs Jennie Kaste Yount sang two solos in her charming style and H A Whitsitt also performed a solo. Mr Davis acted as toast master and guests departed praising their hosts.
Associated Press report from Chicago dated April 18 shows closing board of trade quotations for May wheat at 9.27 to 9.93, May corn 6.65 3, May oats 5.34, May pork 13.10, May lard 1.12, May ribs 0.97. Union stock yards prices: cattle 4.50 to 7.20 per head, cows and heifers 2.25 to 6.20, stockers and feeders 3.28 to 7.15, hogs 6,000 head steady to 10 higher with light 6.46 to 6.00, mixed 1.55 to 6.02, heavy 5.45 to 6.00, rough 5.0 to 5.66, bulk sales 5.00 to 5.95, sheep 5,000 head steady 5.00 to 6.70.
Co P Guenther & Co, druggists at Galena Ave and Galena St, advertise Hindipo as a new nerve tonic and kidney remedy. They guarantee satisfaction or refund, offering a 50 cent Blue Label Extra Strength and a 1 dollar box mailed to customers with a positive guarantee.
Spring housecleaning prompts a new photo or reframe of an old one. Pattinson and Kryder's offer artistic framing with good workmanship at 91 Stephenson Street.
Easter emphasis sales note from KL and W featuring clothing hats and accessories. Local shop advertises dresses coats hats and Easter outfits with prices and arrival of new stock during April 17 event.
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