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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
5
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with Sunday generally fair. Illinois forecast: cooler tonight and Sunday with possible light frost in northern exposed areas. Wisconsin forecast: cooler tonight and Sunday with light frost in central west, and heavy frost in cranberry marshes.
Aug 22 Lena. Old Soldier's day events featured sermons by Dr. Grose of Madras India and Rev. Loofbourrow with flag ceremony and a patriotic address. A. D. Travel ler listed as superintendent. George S. Wagner as president. new officers and trustees appointed. more tents ordered.
William J. Bryan reached Chicago for a two day meeting with National Chairman Mack and party leaders to discuss his speaking role and raising cash for the forthcoming campaign. The Democratic national committee and subcommittees plan a September 8 session to adopt final presidential campaign plans.
The National Fraternal congress, after a stormy session over the minimum rate assessment plank, passed a uniform bill modeled after Ohio’s fraternal insurance law. The measure will be recommended to the various legislatures this fall.
Springfield on August 22 reports a night of absolute quiet as the grand jury investigation continues today.
Police investigated a report of a $28 robbery by two strangers after a saloon encounter. The victim, a former Illinois Central switchman, later showed up at his boarding house and police suspect intoxication or a fall on the tracks rather than a genuine robbery.
Polo hosted Mrs. William McHenry of Ravenswood on her way to Freeport to visit friends. She recalls traveling in the Lincoln-Douglas parade fifty years ago as a child and will attend the anniversary events, making the reunion notably interesting.
Dr. and Mrs. A KE Prince and children arrived today from the Madison lakes to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Wm Wright. They traveled by automobile and will return to Springfield by the same mode. Dr Prince is the eye specialist who has treated Mrs Wright and helped her regain the use of her eyes.
The Oakdale Park gathering opened after a cool night with bright sun and warm weather on August 21 as attendees noted the event’s calm, reflective mood and community interest in the evangelical camp’s activities.
Mayor George Shumway of Galesburg will deliver the dedicatory address at the Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Company's building opening. The exercises are set for 10 o clock Friday morning August 28.
The Knights of Columbus of Freeport plan their annual picnic at Globe park tomorrow. Buses meet each car at the White Schoolhouse after 9 o clock, and unclaimed tickets can be purchased Sunday morning at the club rooms up to 11 o'clock.
About 80 people gathered in the auditorium at 6 30 for the morning watch led by Rev R S Welch of Fair Haven. The gathering marked a fine start to a great day and reflected gratifying attendance and spirit for the year. At 9 00 the final workers conference was led by Miss Guiley at Oakdale drawing both young and old to her message.
The report notes Mr. T Leonard Stoskopf remains sick and afflicted and not in favorable condition today.
Local store announces a special discount with 30 percent off on all oxford shoes in department B. The note appears as a retail sale advertisement with emphasis on the reduced price.
Howard C. Auman has acquired a controlling interest in the Lena Star, taking charge of the newspaper plant as former proprietor Charles O. Piper retires to head southwest. The Lena Star, long a county mainstay, follows editors W. W. Lewis Ei Crotzer and Piper, with Auman a respected Stephenson County resident and former schoolteacher.
Charles L. Herrmann grants KFrishbie and Halley the contract to erect a two story brick building on Exchange street. The lower floor will host a billiard hall run by Donnell and Ives. The structure will connect to an adjacent Stephenson street building via a court. Ives will reside on the second floor.
Charles B. Smith of West Franklin Maine says he uses Dr King’s New Life Pills as a laxative because they work without fuss and are good. The pills are sold at Jos Emmert’s drug store for five cents.
Entries flood the speed department ahead of the Stephenson county fair opening on September 2 with richer purses. Races include 2:25 trot 2:20 pace and free-for-all with $250 purses for trotting and pacing and $300 for the free-for-all trot or pace. Winners collect 50 30 and 20 percent of half mile runs prize list. Local horsemen supply many entrants.
The board of education adjourned meeting notes a plan to redivide the high school day into double periods for more flexible study via laboratory work domestic science and manual training. Elementary physical culture is ordered for grades and fire drill rules are discussed with no action. The Lincoln Douglas Museum exhibit at the library is promoted for public inspection next week.
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