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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
1
The ad-style text suggests a fuel supplier predicting a close season, touting reliable service and high grade wood. It emphasizes satisfying customers with good value, inviting sample orders to prove quality and consistency in delivery.
In Chicago on April 24, severe thunderstorms are forecast for tonight and possibly Saturday with cooler conditions by Saturday. Iowa sees showers and severe storms tonight, then generally fair and cooler on Saturday after possible showers. Wisconsin reports showers and severe storms tonight with cooler conditions, especially in the western areas on Saturday.
Advices from Rockford say Miss Sigrid Appleholm, shot three times by her sweetheart Morris Bengston who then killed himself, is expected to recover barring complications. She declined his marriage proposal on Saturday, returned the ring, and ended their engagement.
A New York cablegram reports the sudden death in Paris of the Due de Chatiness, son-in-law of Theodore P. Shonts. He and Miss Theodre Shonts wed in New York and were abroad for their wedding trip. The Duc de Chaulness died in his Hotel Langham residence from embolism and arterial obstruction.
Anna Gould arrived from New York in Naples and was met by Prince de Sagan. The pair had breakfast then went ashore in a launch and traveled to the Bertolini palace hotel by automobile. An unverified report claims Count Boni de Castellane has arrived and may challenge the prince to a duel.
Start of cyclone season reports a violent tornado sweeping Wallis Mississippi destroying the town with three dead and several injured. In Natchez Mississippi five killed and others injured as a tornado hits Vidalia Louisiana this morning.
The Farmers' National Bank of Hempstead? and the First National Bank of Clintonville, Venango county, were closed today by the comptroller of the currency. The suspensions are believed to be temporary.
Secretary Taft will sail for Panama aboard the cruiser Prairie next Thursday to negotiate questions between the United States Panama and Colombia. A detachment of marines will accompany the Prairie on this important mission.
A grand jury indictment accuses fugitive bankrupt broker H. Hopkins of embezzling $5,000 from a customer. Investigators believe Hopkins fled to Canada.
Mr and Mrs George J Delin announce the arrival of a ten pound baby boy at issay p m Thursday April 28 in Chicago The proud parents name and location are stated with the birth detail in a brief community notice.
Real estate transfer note for Sadie Shaffer and John Bell related to parcel 189 and iti Cedarville with a $75 transaction amount.
Illinois Democrats stage a fierce convention battleground over the home rule and personal liberty plank. Pattison supporters press for full candidacy while Stephenson county backs the liberty clause amid intense factional rifts. Delegates chosen for the Denver national convention, with a roll call ending in a party clash over self government and wets versus drys.
The article notes Douglas Pattison as a gubernatorial candidate promoting personal liberty ideals. He opened headquarters with two parlors in the St Nicholas Hotel, distributing buttons as delegates visited. Stephenson County boosters awaited visitors at the new campaign hub.
Reports of open war between the fair association and the Freeport Business Men's association have been clarified. Advertising decisions remain with the fair advertising committee, not the presidents. The fair will proceed with a good, eclipsing showing, and a plan to resolve differences is being prepared but not released until settled. Both sides expect mutual benefits and improved relations.
Frank A Smith long employed as a clerk at John Vaupel's clothing store died today in Springwater New York after a yearlong illness from diabetes. He left his post at Christmas, moved with his wife and child to Spring Water to be near his parents. He married Grace Smith five years ago, daughter of Mas and Mrs J R Smith of Freeport, and was a member of the Clerk's union.
Tonight the Tish school music classes perform the operetta Pauline. The show features effective costumes, complete scenery, and new electrical effects. Proceeds fund finishing the music room decorations begun with last year’s successful musical.
At the Woman's club Saturday an interesting meeting is promised Historical and Geographical Foot lights will be presented by Mrs. Julia Clark and Miss Sara Barnes A literary program will be rendered by pupils from the First ward and Union street schools All Members and their friends are urged to be present to encourage the young folks and enjoy an instructive afternoon
Fariers Attention the Chicago bierse buyer watts horses and iiules weighing from 1.15 to 2,000 lbs. slight blemishes no objections must be in good flesh aged years o stand up. Will pay the top prices for big fat drafe horses and nice chunks. Load in your horses and get your cash money. Will be at Younglove's Livery Freeport Saturday May 2 rain or shine Max Steinberg Adams st. Horse Market. arladTtwilt
Report details receivership and trusteeship for the Robinson Manufacturing three related firms based in Freeport Minneapolis and Kansas City. It outlines assets liabilities and the goal to maximize realization from trade paper while addressing legal questions of parent liability and intercompany guarantees.
Fragmentary notice references a property on Noulevard with second and dark additions. Mentions McCulloch and Vitits in relation to layout and enhancements. Readable parts indicate a late stage in a subdivision or estate planning with charted changes.
An advertisement offers Bees Laxative Cough syrup as a pleasant to take laxative remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial trouble. It is guaranteed by H. J Moogh and U. P. Guenther and promoted for children.
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