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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1907
Page
5
Central weather bulletin reports parts cloudy tonight and Wednesday in Chicago with fair skies and rising temperatures. In Iowa expect fair tonight and Wednesday, with colder conditions in the east and warmer in the west, followed by warmer weather Wednesday. Sunrise at 7 18 a m and sunset at 4 29 p m.
In St. Petersburg on December 10 Lieutenant General Stoees pleaded not guilty to the charge of surrendering Port Arthur and bringing humiliation to the Russian army.
The Western Federation of Miners executive board officially called off the Cripple Creek district strike that began August 12, 1903 in solidarity with Colorado City mill workers. The long dispute drew months of attention to Colorado, ending with the decision announced in Denver. The Court of Honor plans a K. G. half card party Thursday evening December 12.
A patient description of intestinal stoppage termed a dangerous deadlock and a advertised remedy Dr Iking's New Life Pills sold by Joseph Hmmert's drug store for 25 cents. It promises immediate relief and money back guarantee.
Notice advertises car storage and repainting services for spring. Mentions H. S. Johnston upstairs at Sprint and Mechanic corner and Aristo photos for holidays by J. G. Sanderson at 12 40 Tw.
Albert Baumgarten, prominent Freeport figure, died after a long illness in California. A rugged plainsman turned inventor and manufacturer, he helped found Arcade Manufacturing in 1885 and the Natural Carbon By-Products Co. His mayoral term included pushing the Freeport water plant purchase, a debated project later abandoned. He lived in Faribault, St Paul, Minneapolis, and Freeport before his final years. He left a legacy of innovation and public service shaped by frontier experience.
The public tribute lauds Wheeler & Co. for water works inquiry and thanks business men and lawyers for voluntary efforts. Baumgarten, a longtime Freeport benefactor, is mourned as a prominent civic and business figure who helped many in distress.
After a cabinet meeting President Roosevelt released a letter sent November 19 to cabinet members. It directs federal officeholders not to participate in the third term movement. The White House announced cabinet officers will act accordingly.
Associated Press reports Frankfort December 10 noon saw Augustus Willson inaugurated as the thirty eighth governor of Kentucky marking a historic transfer of power. Willson took the oath amid ceremonies attended by state leaders and citizens.
Otis Bowers headlined at the Bijou on Chicago Street last week with Billy Golden, famed minstrel associate of Lew Dockstader Primrose and West. Golden joins Golden and Hughes in a bill shifting from blackface to whiteface sketches this week. He touts Turkey and Straw as a world heard song and is billed as the oldest phonographic song singer. Audience members can meet him in person while the rest of the Bijou bill remains strong.
Friday afternoon at three o'clock the bazaar begins at the First Presbyterian Church. Many articles suitable for Christmas needs will be on sale and early shoppers will find the best selections. Supper will be served for 25 cents, a popular church event.
Rev. F M Davis engages Evangelist J W Hicks of Fostoria Ohio for a revival series starting January 1 at U B Church. Hicks reports hundreds of conversions from recent meetings at Ola and Parsons Kay and will travel from Columbus Grove Ohio after finishing revivals there.
At First U B Church Isaac Alcazar the converted Hebrew speaks next Sabbath evening December 15. The Story of My Conversion to Christianity is the subject. Special music by the choir. A silver offering will be taken. Everybody welcome.
The last will and testament of Mrs. Catherine Studebaker of Pearl City has been probated in county court. The estate is left to her children with George W. Dow of Pearl City named executor. The instrument bears the date August 10, 1907.
A scrambled column notes a South Dakota wonderland with mines and formations. At Mound City Mrs. BE. p. Clapp reports her son nearly died from coughing before a remedy by Mr. King's New Discovery reportedly saved his life and cured him. An advert promises a trial bottle and lists dealer Joseph Kingert. Also mentions bond sales for Stephenson County Telephone Co. by A. Herriue with bond details and contact.
The People vs Samuel J. Elgin resumes in circuit court at Freeport with Judge Heard presiding after a change of venue from Ogle county. Jurors reported excused for reasons as attorneys proceed. Elgin is charged with burning a creamery to obtain insurance, previously found guilty but granted a new trial and reversal by the supreme court.
Closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at 90 100, May corn high, May oats bid, Jan pork day rate, Jan lard at the daily level. Union Stock Yards reports cattle around 6 000 steady, bees, hay and sheep sales with mixed prices, hogs steady, and stockers feeders around 225 to 4 20.
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