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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
1
The forecast from Associated Press notes Illinois will see rain or snow and cooler tonight with Friday fair and colder. Iowa expects snow and much colder tonight, then fair and colder in the east Friday. Wisconsin faces snow and colder tonight with Friday fair and colder.
The House of Representatives today adopted the Perkins report urging the president to provide the evidence behind his statement that members were mainly concerned due to Secret Service investigations of the members. The vote was unanimous and swiftly conducted with little discussion.
A blizzard, the season’s worst, raged all night north of Milwaukee, destroying telephone and telegraph wires and hindering communications across the region.
The First Ottoman parliament opened today in Constantinople with Sultan Abdul Hamid presiding amid pomp and ceremony. The event marks a historic moment in Ottoman governance as delegates gathered for the legislative session.
Closing board quotes May wheat 105746 May corn 6034 May oats 513.7 Jan pork 1562 Jan lard 9 35 37 Jan ribs 8 12 165. Union stock yards cattle 8000 steady beeves 345 760 stockers feeders 260 470 cows heifers 150 490 hogs 35000 strong to 5 higher by grade light 480 560 mixed 515 580 heavy 520 582 rough 520 640 bulk sales 535 570 sheep 23000 weak to 10 lower 250 470.
The Go Home Early club, once a leading city social group, has been revived to gather former members for three pre tent parties. The first took place last night at Masonic temple with sponsors John S Harpaster William E Fry and George W Graham. Giblers orchestra provided music. Proceeds beyond expenses go to the Amity society.
Local resident Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing a severe cold sore after applying once daily for two days. The product is sold with a guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store for 26 cents and praised as a universal healer.
The E. and W. firm is giving away stylish calendars for 1909 to every customer. Enjoy a handsome keepsake by calling in to receive one.
A brief note from the Journal urges readers to consult the paper's want column. Madam Gorham at 26 Chicago Street is highlighted as a reader engaging with past present and future offerings in the column.
The jury convicts Fred Bingner of burglary and larceny in the Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad thefts last April. Sentencing may be light due to alleged coercion by partner Dave Tielke, with pardons considered. Also reports on Andrew Johnson's trial setup, juror selections, and January trial list for Common Law cases.
Late Wednesday afternoon I Shoudy of Falyrchtld Wisconsin was granted an injunction restraining Gus Ruthe a Freeport contractor from beginning any action in law for obtaining a mechanic's lien against property owed by Mr Shoudy in East Freeport. Ruthe contracted to lay cement sidewalks but Shoudy says the walks are in bad condition and no benefit. Ruthe contends the work was performed in good faith and he should be paid.
On the corner of Spring and Liberty streets opposite the Rawleigh plant, Whiteside & Co. runs a box factory supplying hardware firms and medical concerns in the city. They also make shoe boxes for Freeport Shoe Manufacturing Co. Whiteside avoids branding, but the quality persists across outputs. The business grew from a small start to employing a large workforce as trade increases.
The county court sets hearing for Dec 24 at 10 a.m. on Conrad D. Cramer’s election contest against William K. Stevens. Stevens files a lengthy answer denying Cramer’s charges and seeking strict proof, claiming 35 votes in Freeport precinct nine were not counted for Stevens and that other precincts’ votes were miscredited to Cramer. Cramer’s lawyers may file a cross bill by next Tuesday afternoon.
Cc Parks a prominent Illinois Central engineer was injured yesterday on the Chicago run while examining his engine at the 27th street station. He was struck by another engine, knocked to the ground, and suffered a deep inch long gash in the cheek. The cut narrowly missed the left eye, and Parks, who lives at 26 Clark avenue, will be laid up for several days.
The marriage of Miss Ada Treadwell and Henry Kottman was a surprise to many in the community after the couple left the city and were married yesterday in Rockford. Kottman works at the Troy cafe and the bride lives on Oak Place with many friends here.
Brakeman C. Windoph sustained a severe scalp wound yesterday afternoon while at work on the Illinois Central. He slipped on the tank of the tender and struck a protruding rod. The wound was dressed by the company physician and he resumed his run today.
Freeport faces Rockford Friday in a high school debate with doubts about Freeport’s preparation. Rockford benefits from public speaking training and a larger venue, yet Freeport’s team has drilled in churches and halls. Judges are Brenda to ensure fair play, with two timekeepers and coaches lining up to support the Rockford trio.
W C Kiester of Halliday Arkansas hails Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria stomach troubles and run down conditions. The medicine purifies and enriches the blood tones the nerves and restores vigor. money back if it fails to help. 50c at Jos Emmert's drug store.
Chrysanthemums and roses in many colors plus blooming potted plants and a large stock of palms and ferns offered as Christmas and New Year gifts. Orders encouraged early for best stock with fresh deliveries twice daily. Jowan Bauscher Jr at 104 Chicago St with two phone numbers for orders.
A dealer promotes Swiss Milk Cho colates labeled Johnsons as the most delicious, available at W. W. Harpster's. The copy also pitches a YYMCA membership as the best Christmas present for a boy, lasting all year.
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