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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
1
The forecast from the Associated Press states Illinois will have fair weather tonight and Wednesday, with colder temperatures tonight. Wisconsin will be fair and colder tonight with Wednesday remaining fair.
Special dispatch from Springfield reports a Deneen anti-Shurtleff faction meeting in the state house. The count shows 52 of 89 Republican house members support the movement, naming Hagan Kerry Perkins Fulton Perrier Holladay Burgett Atkins Apmadoc Church Ton Beck Durfee Hull Sollit Hollenbeck Reynolds Grace Hamilton Pierson Campbell Robinson Wright Rigney Hubler Richter Tyrell Brady Flannigan Kirkpatrick Montelius Jewell Abbey Lawrence King Stevenson York Butts Gray George Wilson of Adams Carter McLaen Ryan Troyer Lewis Logan Carter Mills of Cook County among those aligned but absent for various reasons.
Prominent Freeport merchant Mr George Enuwenga and Miss Alice Ott of Geneseo plan a southward honeymoon after a quiet Grace Episcopal church ceremony at 8:30 am. Abigail Florence Williams of Freeport weds Reeve Burton, son of local leaders, in a ring ceremony with no attendants. The bride, a Northwestern and Lewis Institute alumna, will travel south for a month, while Burton is a Freeport business figure connected with Arcade Manufacturing. They will reside on South Carroll Street after January 1.
William J. Biggy longtime chief of police of San Francisco was drowned in the bay last night. The police launch patrol carrying Biggy from Belvidere found him missing as the boat arrived back in the city. engineer Murphy was the only other occupant and did not see the fall. His body has not yet been recovered.
All fourth class postmasters in states east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio are placed in the classified service by executive order. Applicants must now pass a civil service examination, but current postmasters will not be required to take it.
Truman H. Newberry was sworn in as secretary of the navy and took part in the cabinet meeting. Herbert L. Satterlee of New York wired the president his acceptance of the appointment as assistant secretary of the navy.
The American cruiser Des Moines entered Port au Prince as Haiti’s government remained vigilant for a possible outbreak. A U S AP report notes no serious incident occurred overnight but authorities extended precautions, signaling readiness for an attack at any moment.
Daniel J. Keefe, president of the International Longshoremen's Union of Detroit, was appointed commissioner general of immigration to succeed the late Frank P. Sargent. The appointment was announced from Washington on December 1. Keefe takes over the post previously held by Sargent.
Burglars blew open the vault of the State bank early today in Port Byron Illinois and escaped on a hand car with nearly five thousand dollars. The heist occurred around dawn and investigators chased possible leads but details remain scarce. Police warned residents to report any sightings tied to the getaway.
Rome reports the pope, ill with a cold, is somewhat better today. Doctors say his condition has improved modestly and he is receiving careful care at the abbey. The Vatican confirms no change in his overall health despite the mild progress.
Prayer group gatherings will be held tonight at several homes including J J Folgate 344 Union St T Johnson 400 Walnut St A J Stahlocker 113 Shawnee St J B Weaver corner Oak and Empire St and B B Dreber 119 Pleasant St The gospel wagon arrives at the church at 7 oclock for singers and services begin at 745 Strangers are invited to attend.
Representatives from Rockford discuss forming a City club to improve conditions. The group aims to avoid partisanship, support officials doing their duty, and oppose candidates seeking public office who they deem insane or unfit.
Mr and Mrs Ennenga plan a honeymoon trip to Florida lasting about two weeks. They will return to the city and be at home to friends after December 15.
All business men professionals manufacturers jobbers real estate men landlords and others urged to attend a 8 o clock meeting at the city hall. The continuation of last week’s discussion seeks opinions on plans to make Freeport a larger manufacturing distributing center and attract holiday shoppers. Interest and cooperation are essential for the proposed trade expansion.
Judge Sol H. Bethea of the United States district court near Chicago narrowly avoided being ground under a moving Chicago and Northwestern train in Sterling Illinois He attempted to board as it pulled in and was dragged several feet before a traveling salesman rescued him The jurist though bruised was taken aboard the train and his health remains a concern after past nervous breakdowns and double strain from Judge Landis absence in Panama
Officials of a shoe factory in West Freeport have decided against moving downtown. Initial plans to secure better shipping facilities were abandoned after careful review. The crowded plant and capacity limits, plus the decision to not pursue a new line of goods, led to remaining at the present site.
Prominent Freeport clothing merchant George Ennenga to wed Geneseo native Alice Ott at the bride’s brother Elmer Ott’s Edgewater Chicago home tonight at 6. Limited attendance for immediate family. groom’s two sons present. Ennenga heads KE W clothing stores with branches in Rockford Sterling Springfield and Sioux City News notes Ennenga’s standing in church and community.
A cold wave struck Freeport last night with thermometers showing nine degrees above zero at 7 am though earlier readings were lower. The US Weather Bureau forecast proved accurate for northern Illinois as Monday began mild with showers, then a rapid drop to a stiff wind and colder conditions through the night and this morning. Mr Familyman kept busy shoveling coal in the furnace as the cold settled in.
An independent church for Freeport may be formed after Beynon resignation from First Baptist. The plan, discussed since the exclusive Journal announcement, envisions members with sociological ideas. An earlier Freeport church by the same name once flourished but faded years ago.
A Chicago area offers to relocate a factory to Freeport Illinois, seeking a proposal from DeVore Piano Co. The plant would employ 75 to 100 mechanics, with the Business Men's association urged to pursue the matter. Jay DeVore is the contact to review the offer and letter details.
Rev. H. M. Markley has traveled to Chicago to purchase a new automobile. The preacher plans to replace his old vehicle with a modern car, signaling a notable local ownership update.
Royal Arch Masons Freeport Chapter R A M will confer the M and P degrees tonight, continuing the lodge’s ceremonial program with members to attend and participate in the ritual proceedings.
A local druggist Wm F Jungkunz offers reports from eczema patients using the oil of wintergreen liquid compound D D D Prescription. Seek his experience and results as guidance.
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