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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
1
Chicago December 2 The Associated Press reports Illinois weather officials predict fair tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures.
The Freeport Citizens' Commercial association debated a plan to raise 100000 to acquire real estate and erect factory buildings to attract and house industries. W T Rawleigh urged subscriptions paid as investments yielding 7 8 percent, with tenants paying rent. Multiple members pledged 1000 plus, citing urgent need for space and growth.
Robbers blew the vaults of the First National Bank in Pepperell Massachusetts early today and escaped with $14,000 in cash. They fled the scene in an automobile. The Associated Press reported from Pepperell on December 2.
The Euterpean club met at Miss French’s North Galena home last night to praise Butler concert success and pledge to maintain high standards. Miss Isabel Fry led the program with sketches and songs, joined by Miss Morgan and Miss Rockey among others. A large turnout bought tickets for the Plumbers’ union ball at Masonic temple next Wednesday with Brubaker’s orchestra, prizes for card favors, and a display at Tempel’s furniture store. Cards at 8:30, dancing 9 to 1.
Members of St. John's Church Young People's Society surprised Daniel Schubert at A. F. Dittman's Liberty Street home. Schubert, finishing his second year as president, received a fine rocking chair as thanks. H. A. Altenbern gave the speech. the gathering featured games and refreshments.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs Thomas L Haines of 923 West Monroe Street states their daughter Charlotte Grace is engaged to Dr Lloyd Emerson Matter of Lake Geneva Wisconsin formerly of Freeport Illinois The wedding will take place during the holidays
Last evening Mr I G Wise and Mrs Wise along with Mrs William Tenney Mrs Lena K Stein and Mrs George Mc Knight three other Freeport Rebekah lodge members journeyed to Rockford where they were entertained by the Rockford lodge of the order.
The fifteenth annual ball and card party of the B. of R. T. will be held the evening of January at the Masonic temple.
Miss Hulda Schilling will host all members of the G. Ww. club at her West street home this evening for a social gathering.
Smith D. Atkine camp of Sons of Veterans will meet at the G. A. R. hall tonight to decide whether to travel to Rockford on Des. S or hold a social and home entertainment event around that time.
Miss Hershberger at 164 Union St announces a new phone line 640 with dressmaking services. Hours listed 12 to 2 daily.
Mystic Milling Co offers Mystic Flour at 40 cents per sack. The listing shows sale location as SEF HAIGHT at 62 Stephenson Street with a date stamp of 11-27.
Springfield December 2 The progressives win control of the lower house with 48 Republicans backing an anti machine candidate for speaker A nine man steering committee was chosen to arrange a conference of pledged members to select the candidate and decide the party harmony and progressive agenda.
Professor W. G. Scott returns to Chicago to resume vocal and instrumental studies and is regarded as an expert musician in northern Illinois. Arrangements are under way by the Farmers Institute managers to secure his services for the January Freeport meeting.
The status of EB B Hall, an American Express agent in the city, who was reported critically ill yesterday, remains unchanged.
Reverend H. M. Markley has traveled to Chicago to purchase a new automobile. The trip aims to replace his current vehicle with a modern auto, reflecting the needs of his church and duties.
Freeport Chapter, R. A. M., will confer the M. and P. degrees tonight, with officers and members urged to attend.
Charles Cowing charged with maintaining a gambling house faced a grand jury under bonds of 200 as Magistrate Bentley presided. Chief Silk testified about a raid, roulette outfit, and a wheel linked to Port Covey. Contempt fine issued, bond raised to 500, then dropped after apology.
In Stephenson county abundant basswood supports local match production with shipments to Joliet and a potential Freeport match plant. D G Nugent of American Match buys fifty carloads from Wm O Wright, highlighting efficient use of waste wood and forestry methods for profitable cultivation and possible investment by local Commercial association.
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