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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
4
Mrs. Willard Richards reports that at 3 30 this morning two men attempted to enter her home at 94 Oak Street. She awoke to activity at the kitchen window, fired a revolver from the second floor after hearing a window raised, and neighbors saw two men run north from the yard. The burglars fled when shots were fired, leaving the kitchen window and screen up.
Testimonial text reads as the Forty sixth regiment presents a fine watch to Thomas B. Jones for compiling the history of the unit. Jones responds with gratitude, praising comrades who aided the biography and noting the work was donated, with copies sold to cover expenses. The message honors veterans, the Union flag, and enduring memory for future generations.
The Cosmopolitan Life Insurance association building was dedicated this morning and presented to Knights of the Globe members. The ceremony began at 10:30 with Mayor Dittmar giving the welcome, Rev. Hartman and R. J. Carnahan responding, and Hon. George Shumway delivering the principal address. W. W. Krape gave the presentation, noting occupancy on the lower floor by Williamsburgh City Fire Insurance and rooms for Dr Poling. The north half of the second floor will house Cosmopolitan Life offices, with R. J. Carnahan also having space, and Dr. Allen and A. C Knorr taking third-floor offices.
Today was the last day for filing suits for the September term of the circuit court. The indications are that the low side of the term will be very light.
In a lively exchange the maid holds her fiancé's purse and declares she will open it despite his pleas. He warns she may fear what she finds, while she defies him, insisting she fears nothing and will reveal the contents.
Dr Byers of Monroe Wisconsin and his silk dicer from Philadelphia 1827 entertained Cedarville old settlers. Tom Jones of Iowa Lieutenant Thomas B Jones Gilbert Station Illinois historian of the 46th Illinois Vol spoke and sang. William Folgate of Missouri shared memories of leaving Stephenson County in 1865 and settling in the Show Me State with notes on changes over time.
Stockton resident P. M. Tiffany visited Freeport on Freeport visit day. Elgin resident Walter Newman is in Freeport visiting friends today. Sycamore trader F. D. Love conducts business in Freeport today. Alvins Buck returned to Polo after a week in Freeport. Mrs. Edward Drum and Mrs. W. J. Rumley returned to Mendota. Jarvis Dinsmore returned to Sterling after attending yesterday’s debate celebration. Charles Peight left for Kansas City and other western points on a three week vacation. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Blakely, visiting Winslow friends, journeyed home to Chicago via Freeport. Mrs. F. A. Deam and Mrs. B. F. Gibler came from Winslow to spend the day with Freeport acquaintances. C. A. Wetherbee, present at the Lincoln Douglas celebration, returned to Sterling. Frank S. Taggart of St. Louis, long time Freeport resident and son of the late Capt. C. F. Taggart, is in town renewing old acquaintances and attended the Lincoln-Douglas debate fifty years ago.
Don Meisenbach departs Freeport Telephone Co this afternoon to take a time keeper job on the Pacific extension of the Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad in Mar marth North Carolina.
A baby girl arrived at noon at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Anderson. Mr Anderson works at the Horseshoes cafe. Mr and Mrs Albert Dott on Columbus avenue are the parents of a baby boy.
The death of Mrs Barth was unexpected as she and others crossed St Paul crossings on routes to the eastern city factories. The late worker, employed two years by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, was respected though his life remains inexplicable. Funeral services will be held at St Mary's Catholic church at 9:30 Saturday morning with Rev Fr Leydon officiating. Interment follows at St Mary's cemetery.
Local notice reports no preaching at First Presbyterian on Sunday with services moved to Second Presbyterian. Also Sunday services at First U B church will proceed with Sabbath school at 9 30 and sermon at 10 30 by Rev Josiah Fry, no evening service. Mrs Guinter, formerly ill at St Francis hospital, has returned home on Douglas avenue. Jacob Sander son offers photos from the Thursday debate at his Stephenson Street studio. Proceedings invite all to attend.
The Freeport club hosted a Thursday reception for speakers and distinguished guests with many citizens attending. L. Z. Farwell provided flowers, Japanese lanterns lit the lawn, the Temple quartet sang, and Col. W. T. Davidson shared fitting reminiscences about the occasion.
Preparations are under way for an open air gospel meeting Sunday evening at the court house square. The platform and lights will be retained for the event and there will be special music. Further notice will be given tomorrow.
Ida O Young transfers part section 6 in Silver Creek to Bruno F Keil. Christian Shouer transfers part lot 1 block 44 original town of Freeport in 1885 to Jacob and George Pfender, valued at 500.
Shortly after 9 am the fire department responded to Meierkort barbershop on South Galena avenue where a cellar rubbish pile ignited. Fire was extinguished before arrival, no injuries reported.
Frederick Koym seeks divorce from Dorothe Koym on grounds of desertion alleging marriage in Freeport on June 8, 1869 and Mrs Koym deserted him on June 4 1906.
Leonard Stoskopf, long patient at St. Francia hospital for a month, was moved to his home on Stephenson street yesterday. He is reported to be improving slowly.
A cryptic race update notes Herbert S Manest licensed to wed, with PORNO Ore winning and a partial line mentioning Mrs Jennie Campbell from Stewart Wisconsin and a 47 read as a placeholder or misread.
Closing board of trade quotations show Dec wheat 95, Dec corn 73, Dec oats 15, Jan pork 16.12 to 15, Jan lard 88, Jan ribs 35.37. Union Stock Yards reports cattle 2,000 steady with beeves 3.60 to 3.70, stockers 2.60 to 4.60, cows 1.75 to 5.80, hogs 10,000 at 86.05 to 87.?0, mixed 7.00, heavy 6.05 to 7.19, bulk sales 6.40 to 7.0, sheep 7,000 strong 10 higher 2.25 to 1.85.
Chicago August 28 Joseph Cassthorn aged eighteen part of two youths arrested for tying Richard Enger twelve and Richard Keenley seven to trees and flogging them with branches. Enger beaten near unconscious. case rises to municipal court with mother threatening self harm. Also notes separate incidents including a long span bridge completion and a deadly varnish prank.
In St Louis Aug 28 a boilermaker Robert Caulfield suffering from clamor mania swallowed two ounces of Indoform at Peljeville city jail. He was taken to St Marys hospital after a street car struggle with a policeman. Handcuffs broke during a scuffle on a city bus as Caulfield attacked the officer.
Aug 27 22 Dawson's homecoming dance at Lexington hall. Sept 7 Fall term Freeport College of Commerce opens. Sept 7 Labor day celebrations at Highland Park. Sept 7 Dancing and card party by Fratern Tribunes at Lexington hall. Aug 28 Meadowbrook Farm. Aug 31 Empire Stock Co one week. Sept 8 W B Patton in The Blockhead. Sept 10 As Told in the Hillis. Sept N The Flaming Arrow. Sept 16 The Yankee Doodle Boys. Sept 17 When We Were Friends. Sept 24 Jane Eyre. Sept 24 Harvey Dramatic Co one week.
A vintage ad proclaims Father William's Indian Herb Tablets treat liver kidney stomach and bowel issues. It promises vigorous liver action smooth digestion cleansing blood and regular bowels with a 20 cent trial and refund if unsatisfied. Sold by C P Guenthe & Co. druggists at the Galena corner store.
Dr. E H Allen announces removal of his dental office from Room 401 Wilcoxon to the third floor of the Cosmopolitan Building, formerly German Insurance. He expects full settlement by Monday, August 31.
A chancery suit is pending in the Circuit Court of Stephenson County Illinois with Daniel Mowry as complainant and multiple Mowry defendants including Henry John L. William Christ Paul Oscar George Lincoln Grant Mary Emma Barber. A summons returns for the September term to begin September 7, 1904 at Freeport courthouse. Comptroller Charles H. Green, solicitor.
C G Cloud sixty two years old president of the Hamilton County bank at Mc Leansboro Illinois died suddenly after a year of poor health and a recent paralysis attack. He refused medical treatment citing faith in Christian science. He was reputed a millionaire and left a widow Lois.
Aug. 28 Macomb HL reports the two year old son of BL Underhill a local grocer accidentally drowned in a water filled jar at the family home. The child was playing about the house fell head first into the jar and was found dead.
A six year old Charley Scar lett killed his eight year old sister by pulling a gun from under a bed. The weapon discharged and struck the girl in the Benton district on August 28. Local authorities are investigating the accidental shooting and the circumstances surrounding the firearm misplacement.
Mrs. Jennie Campbell of Stewart Wisconsin and Herbert S Masse of La Grande Oregon wed this afternoon in the city, with Judge Heard performing the ceremony.
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