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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
4
A. H. Wieman sells part of lot 10 block 16 Freeport for 81,700. James A. Cochran transfers part section 26 town of Harlein to Heene Oan King Company for 2,300.
Mrs. Mabel R. Coyle of Sioux City Iowa and Jacob Freese of Monroe were married this afternoon at the courthouse in a ceremony conducted by Judge C. E. Heard.
Nauman assumes role at Wm Walton Nephwe store after two weeks vacation. Fraternal Tribunes host member only event this evening.
Freeport High school will introduce an up to date agricultural program in September developed with University of Illinois experts. The plan includes soil studies, fertility tests, insect control, and dairy science with a two year or longer path possible, aided by state university bulletins and a milk testing program for fifty cows daily.
Iowa state railway commission filed a complaint with the interstate commerce commission against the Dubuque and Dunleith Bridge Co and major railroads claiming discriminatory tolls at Dubuque. The filing cites a Feb 4, 1908 complaint by John R. Waller alleging 80 cents charged for Dubuque East Dubuque passengers, while no similar charge to Chicago passengers.
The Interstate Commerce Commission is empowered to prescribe reasonable rates and to temper alleged discrimination. The action covers routes from Illinois west of Chisago to all points west of Chicago extending toward Iowa, aiming to ensure fair treatment across the western rail corridors. The move signals formal scrutiny of pricing practices and a potential cease of discriminatory policies.
Lena Aug 6. Mrs Ty A Saul hosted a luncheon for friends. Mrs Joseph Giddings and Mrs J H Horning visit Dixon then Polo to see relatives. Mr and Mrs Henry Jonas visited the county seat. Mrs C L Nelson and Mrs J C Punn at Freeport. Children of Mrs Jerome Boyer return from Charles Shoesmith home in Freeport. Young people picnicking at Damascus. Baptist church social honors Rev Nicholls Kremer and W N Widkirk with chairs awarded. about forty attendees and a noon dinner. Mrs John Reeder visits Freeport relatives. Mr and Mrs B K Reeser attend Dixon assembly. Mrs F A Scharfenberg and children travel to Rockford for a two week visit.
From Our Own Correspondent Dakota July 28 reports Mrs J J Meyer at Globe hospital Freeport after an operation. Various visits noted including Mrs Henry Frantz and Florence in Minnesota, Mrs Harry Leitzell and daughters with Mrs J B Leitzell, and births. Travel and guest updates mention Chicago resident John Marlin visiting Dr Marlin, Lottie Hays Powless of Detroit summers with the Mitchells, and others. Local social and music plans announced with August 7 academy concert and ice cream fundraiser for the dormitory.
From Our Own Correspondent Cedarville reports hot weather through the past week. An ice cream social at the Presbyterian church is planned for Saturday evening. Local visitors include Sam Mathers and family from Barnard Missouri and Ira Taft improving. Various residents and relatives are noted visiting, traveling, or on vacation with several names and places mentioned. Rural Carrier R H Taft delivered 6 585 pieces of mail in July.
Tomorrow evening the YMCA hosts a reception for Charien B. Smith the new physical director to meet the men of the local association. 8:30 to 10 with music by Dwight Riner Arthur Wareham and others an aquatic exhibition at 9 swimming races and diving and light refreshments. Twenty boys attend the summer gym class with strong calisthenics and corrective exercises. Religious work plans show a productive season ahead with high expectations for a busy year.
W L Buffington proprietor of the Colvin house was arrested for violation of city ordinances. Hearing delayed for attorney consultation. Two guests at the Colvin house confessed to disorderly conduct and paid fines. Buffington claims ignorance of occupancy and says clerk assigned the room. Chief Silk vows to crack down on such practices and venue changed to Justice Janssen for jury trial.
Mrs Albert Bouray of Ridott observed her sixty first birthday with a Wednesday party from Freeport. Guests dined on the lawn beneath a large tree with a prettily decorated table. Afternoon program featured music by the Miss Bruse and readings by Miss Susie Niles. Guests departed late after a very pleasant day.
A large crowd from the First Presbyterian Sunday school joined the annual picnic at Globe park yesterday. Activities included games, boating, and cliff exploration. In the afternoon families shared contributions and Miss Bidwell's class girls served supper to about two hundred picnickers seated in a circle.
Viola Penticoff daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Penticoff 27 Dexter Street was 11 yesterday. A gathering of her Sunday school friends enjoyed games and refreshments. Viola received many nice presents.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Julius Sullivan will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the residence 11 Winneshiek street and at 9 30 from St Mary's church Pallbearers listed include Thomas McGrath Patrick Lonergan Stephen Shay Patrick Wilson John O Mara and William Dwyer
Clarence Wilkens a machinist at the I. C. shops suffered a severe abrasion of his left thumb yesterday afternoon. His condition is improved today.
A marriage license appears in the notices, naming Jacob Freese of Monroe and Mrs Mahel BR Coyle of Sioux City as applicants. Details show a planned ceremony and filing for marriage licensing. The notice reflects the standard local public record of intended nuptials and involved parties.
Laura Deal transfers two lots, 83 and 4, in section 25, 29, 8, to Samuel Mogle in a real estate transfer recorded for the period.
A historical account discusses the knock-out blow as a decisive strike to jaw or solar plexus, noting how fighters sought different targets. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and related remedies, claiming broad curative effects and offering free booklets and medical advisers by mail from Buffalo New York.
Coming events list Aug. includes a sixtieth anniversary at St Johns church on Aug 12, Soldiers and Sailors reunion at Winslow Aug 19 to 28, campmeeting at Oakdale park Aug 13 to 23, Methodist campmeeting at Lens Aug 26, forty sixth Illinois regiment reunion Aug 27, Old settlers reunion at Cedarville Aug 27, Lincoln Douglas debate fiftieth anniversary Aug 27 to Sept 6, Riverside Park camp meeting.
Des Moines reports Rev Otis Halbert Homes of Algona Iowa builds a 9 by 12 foot platform high in a willow tree on his property. Seated amid birds and branches he writes sermons for his flock. Homes, a Kansas and Chicago graduate, serves in the Iowa legislature and is a Republican. He married the daughter of ex Representative Haskeh in 1896.
The funeral for Mrs Sophia Muller was held from her daughter Mrs John Beldt's home at 91 Miami Street at 1 30 this afternoon and from the German Lutheran church at 2 o'clock. Rev A C Landeck officiated with pallbearers John Hower John Kasech Charles Smith John Schroeder Fred Long and Charles Uhn. Interment followed at the city cemetery.
W I Matter received a telegram reporting the death of J G Lund in Minneapolis. Lund accumulated a fortune through Dakota lands after rising from poverty to wealth.
The closing quotations show Sept wheat at 54 per bushel, Sept corn 751/2, Sept oats 473, Sept pork 815.75, Sept lard 9.57, Sept ribs 18.97. At Union Stock Yards, cattle 7,000 head, weak to lower. beeves 3.70 to 7.65. cows heifers 1.50 to 5.60. stockers feeders 2.40 to 4.40. hogs 17,000 strong, light 6.25 to 6.90, mixed 6.25 to 6.95, heavy 6.20 to 6.05. rough 6.20 to 6.05. Sheep 17,000 weak to 10 lower, 2.40 to 4.65.
Quotations today at the Chicago Board of Trade furnished by Lamson Bros in the Rice building with D Anderson serving as resident manager.
A note directs readers to page seven for additional Peoples' Column advertisements listed in the local paper.
Advertisement for ManZan Pile Remedy by H. J. Moogk and P. Guen OF offers treatment for pile symptoms including inflammation soreness and itching. Price stated as 600 Guaranteed.
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