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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
5
Illinois remains generally fair with cool conditions tonight and Tuesday. Wisconsin and Iowa forecast generally fair weather with warmer temperatures on Tuesday.
Baltimore authorities report Mrs. Bonnie Rosenbloom and her daughter confessed that the body found in a trunk near Camden New Jersey on August 16 is the elder woman's husband. They say he was killed by their son Alexander at Windber Pennsylvania on November 22 last after the husband beat them.
George W. Fitzgerald, arrested on charges of stealing $173,000 from the government subtreasury in February 1907, was admitted to bail as the case was postponed to August 31 to give the state attorney time to collect evidence. The government made no move in the proceedings.
New York reports say the governing committee of the stock exchange will meet this afternoon to probe Saturday dealings. Eleven securities accounted for over a million shares, leaving only 72,000 for the rest of the list amid rumors of matched orders.
A. C. Bartlett of Chicago with his wife and daughter struck and killed a village boy while driving near Dresden last Saturday. Angry villagers chased them to a hotel. authorities ruled the chauffeur blameless.
German Ambassador to the United States Baron Speck Von Sternberg died last night in Heidelberg. The immediate cause was inflammation of the lungs. The Associated Press reports the diplomat’s passing.
Rev James K Shields former First Methodist pastor now with the Illinois Anti Saloon League toured the city this morning on a route from Lena to Rockford and Chicago. He has not actively worked in the anti saloon campaign since last April due to appendicitis and a subsequent operation with a slow recovery.
The son of Charles Scultman on Garden street ran a fishhook into his right thumb while playing yesterday afternoon. The wound required surgical removal of the barbed hook to treat the flesh.
The last will and testament of William W. Dilcher of West Point has been probated in the county court. The entire estate is bequeathed to his widow Mrs. Lillian Dilcher who is named executrix without bonds. The will bears the date August 19, 1907.
Lincoln Douglas historical exhibit at the Public Library opens Monday August 24 and runs daily this week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with noon and supper hours closed and no afternoon hours on Thursday the 27th.
The notice advertises twenty percent off all oxford shoes in the E and W Shoe Department with a clearance style sale.
Governor Deneen to tour every county before election and speak on attacks against him. National and state Republican leaders discuss funds flow, voter canvassing, and headquarters at Grand Pacific Chicago with Harvester plans. Reported visitors include McKinlay Haggett and Dickey as campaigns ramp up.
Edward A Widman known as Ted Widman died this morning at 8 from rheumatic conditions after months in St Francis hospital He was born October 29 1874 in Freeport and played for local independent baseball teams later serving on the city police force and as a bridge carpenter Survived by nine siblings funeral set for 2 pm Tuesday at 72 Blackhawk Street with Rev Klingbein officiating Interment in city cemetery
The thirteenth biennial reunion of the Forty six Illinois veteran volunteer infantry is set for tomorrow in Freeport with many surviving members expected. The event aligns with Lincoln Douglas celebrations and Cedarville old settlers gathering. Activities include a 10 am business meeting at G A R headquarters city hall, welcome by Mayor Dittmar, response by General Atkins, officer elections, social time, campfire at 8 pm, invocation by Rev Fry, address by Louis H Burrell state’s attorney, and evening talks with music interludes.
Rockford reports the death at age 100 of Mrs Mary Torphy at her daughter’s home. Born in Ireland she came to the United States in 1844. Her long residence included Footville Wisconsin where her husband died in 1891. She leaves seventy five descendants including two sons in Footville and two daughters in Rockford, Mrs Maria Joyce and Mrs Charlen Craven.
Rev J L Moloney, pastor of St Marys Roman Catholic Church Fulton Illinois, died at his home Friday. He formerly assisted at St Agnes Chicago and served briefly at St Patricks Dixon. Funeral is at 11 tomorrow in Fulton with burial in Detroit Michigan.
In West Franklin Maine Mrs Charles E Smith says she likes good things and has adopted Dr King s New Life Pills as their family laxative medicine because they are good and do their work without making a fuss about it. The purifiers are sold at Jos Emmert s drug store.
The Hagenbeck and Wallace circus parade drew a large Freeport crowd with a lavish display of animals and wagons. Officials praise the show as well managed and clean with elephants lions and other acts featured. afternoon and night performances are planned with a band concert in the main tent.
A fire broke out Sunday at the West Street residence of Boyd P. Hill likely from sparks off a grate. The blaze burned shingles, damaged joists, and soaked ceilings and floors with water. two hose loads stopped it before wider damage. Neighbors aided, furniture including a piano moved to safety. exact damage yet unassessed.
Morris Falkenstine, renowned horse buyer, is in Freeport to purchase 100 head of horses of all kinds. He will be at Hayes and Kettle's livery through August, offering the highest market price for horses brought for sale.
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