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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
5
The telegram reports generally fair weather across Chicago on August 1 with pleasant temperatures after a warm afternoon. Iowa and Wisconsin are forecast for fair skies tonight and Sunday with a gradual rise in temperatures.
Norman Mack, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, arrived in New York to organize eastern headquarters. He said he has heard from committeemen and prominent Democrats nationwide and expects a bright outlook, with many non-active peers ready to back the ticket.
Aurora reports J A Merrill a wealthy Blackberry Center farmer was shot by John Anderson a farm employee. Merrill died and his housekeeper was murdered. Anderson later killed himself. Authorities say he appeared demented.
Four black men named Virgil Jones Tom Jones Robert Jones and Joe Riley were dragged from a Russellville jail and hanged from a tree on the town's edge. The victims were said to be members of a lodge and allegedly approved the murder of a white farmer by his black tenant at a recent meeting.
Clay Harris, described as white, shot and killed his wife who was part Indian and their year-old infant in Tulsa Oklahoma, then wounded Walter Vann who tried to capture him. Harris fled on a stolen horse and buggy and is wanted in Fairfield Illinois for a July 4 murder.
Three men arrested in Brooklyn in a trunk theft case tied to the Adams Express company loss estimated at $100,000 by police. The arrests follow an early morning raid revealing a gang active in the city.
Milwaukee marks the laying of the cornerstone for a half million dollar auditorium in a civic celebration. The plans include modern features to accommodate large assemblies and public gatherings.
President Roosevelt and Secretary Wright decide to reinstate the eight cadets dismissed for hazing at West Point and apply academy disciplinary methods to their punishment.
Montreal Aug 1 The ailing Lord Roberts who was prostrated by the year yesterday is reported improving and will probably leave for Ottawa tomorrow.
Parliament adjourned today in London until October 12, with members ending the session in the chamber.
Closing prices show Sept wheat 923.15, Sept corn 75, Sept oats ia, Sept pork 15.85, Sept lard 19.55, Sept ribs 9.07. Union Stock Yards cattle 300 steady with beeves 3.90 to 7.30, hogs 9,000 steady to higher, sheep 3,000 steady with prices around 2.60 to 2.70.
Mrs Jacob Moyers of Dakote, once listed in critical condition at Globe hospital, shows slight improvement. Her case has drawn concern from local residents and relatives awaiting further updates.
John Arthur longtime Freeport resident and former foreman of Chicago & Northwestern railroad shops died at his Pleasant Street home after a long illness. Born in England in 1828 he came to the United States in 1850 and to Freeport in 1864. He retired in 1901 after twenty seven years as shop foreman and was active in Masonic orders. He leaves four children, with two daughters and a son surviving, and funeral services are planned at the house and Masonic temple followed by an eminent commander’s service.
The First Methodists coach social in church parlors Monday. The Musicians Union holds a 10 am Sunday meeting. Buses run to Globe park tomorrow. Tenney buys Beiler popcorn wagon at Win Wright’s corner. Temple takes carpet job at Walton Nephews. WCOF plans Sunday 4 pm funeral arrangements for Mrs Burns. Kings Daughters circle meets August 2 with Mrs Clark. English Lutherans end preaching Aug 20 awaiting pastor’s return. Ministering Circle appoints delegates for Texas Austin convention. A N Bort retires from Beloit dry goods firm after 25 years. Grace Episcopal parish picnic at Globe park Aug 6. school scholars ride free. adults pay 25 cents.
Funeral plans detail Margaret Henry of Chicago and Hannah Andrews of South Dakota with service likely Monday or Tuesday at 9 am from Liberty and Washington residence. Thomas Killoran’s funeral is set for 9 am from 123 Carroll Street with 9 30 am service at St Marys Church, interment at St Marys Cemetery. G G McCarty in charge.
Harry N. Wilson former Freeport cashier and former Clinton Iowa Express agent is appointed to succeed Joseph H. Johnson as Freeport express office agent. Johnson moves to Aberdeen South Dakota as route agent. Wilson’s promotion is welcomed by Freeport friends who praise his rise in the business world.
Chief Henry Silk misplaced his department gifted gold star last evening in downtown. He offers a reward for its return after discovering it near the organ factory where he was on department business yesterday.
Rev James M Gray D D dean of the Moody Bible Institute Chicago will deliver a series of lectures and Bible studies at the First Presbyterian church Swept 27 to Oct 4 inclusive. He is known in the United States and Great Britain as a scholar and evangelical Bible teacher. A group of pastors and Christian workers from nearby towns plan to attend under the church session auspices.
John Stoskopf plans a three story brick building at the southwest corner of Stephenson and Adams streets with ground floor store rooms facing both streets and upper offices. Construction to start by September 1 with steam heat and brick facing, under architect Dustman, 28 ensuite rooms, roof over before snow flies.
Messrs Smedley Bookman Furst and McGrew will conduct the young people's meeting and the regular evening services at Ridott U B church tomorrow night. The quartet will then go to Pearl City a week from Sunday.
An emergency conclave of Freeport Commandery is scheduled Monday at 1 PM to attend the funeral of Sir Knight John Arthur. By order of the Eminent Commander Cons C Weir, Recorder.
Friends of Mrs. D. S. Rohrer of Carroll Street report she was overcome by the heat yesterday downtown but is much improved today.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve in the world. He says it cured a felon on his thumb and always heals any sore burn or wound it is applied to. Available for 2 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.
A thin gifted clairvoyant woman from Sulger at 26 Chicago Street promises to aid sorrowful hearts toward success and happiness with her guidance and readings.
A garbled OCR line hints at a sales or marketing message about saving money, goods values, and advertising, though many words are missing or misspelled. The readable bits imply a consumer offer or cautionary note without clear details of product or terms.
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