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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
7
The Associated Press reports Chicago forecasts show continued unsettled conditions with overnight rain and wind. Warmth remains limited as a passing system affects Illinois and Wisconsin bringing precipitation into tonight and Sunday.
The Times-Star quotes Roosevelt denying reports of any disagreement with President Taft and opposing Charles P Taft for the Senate in favor of Burton, asserting the denial was officially authorized from Washington.
Henry B. Suydam, a mining stockbroker, was shot and dangerously wounded in his Broad Street office today by inventor John O. Lumsden who said Suydam refused to pay for an invention. Lumsden was arrested and claims self defense.
Jefferson City Mo Dec 19 Attorney General Hadley says he will present no further testimony in the ouster suit against International Harvester, claiming the company violates Missouri anti trust laws.
Chicago December 19 Judge McEwen upheld the election making Mrs. Rose D. Rittman high chief ranger of the Woman's Catholic Order of Forest ers in the Superior Court ruling.
Lincoln Neb Dec 19 Robbers raided the State bank at Cerasco eighteen miles north of Lincoln and escaped with 3000 dollars. Authorities pursued the bandits but details remain scarce.
A young man approached Supervisor John Bauscher Jr seeking aid to travel to Kansas City. Bauscher considered the request but observed the youth with a large roll and purchases of candy and other luxury items. He warned the youth that further deception would not be tolerated.
Mr and Mrs Reeve Burton have returned from their honeymoon and are occupying their cozy bungalow on South Carroll street.
Miss Marie Be Sender and Sherman West of Nora were married in Freeport this morning by Magistrate Bentley.
Pearl City high school defeated the second team 30 to 22 last night. The win adds a marks in local league play and showcases Pearl City players.
The John Kiapp residence on West Street sold for $7,000 to Mrs. Mary A. Matter.
W C Kiester of Halliday Ark reports finding a medicine that cures malaria stomach complaints and general debility. Electric Bitters is claimed to purify and enrich the blood tone the nerves and restore vigor. If it fails to help, money is refunded. 60c at Jos Emmert's drug store.
A note instructs that clothes must go to BB Dye Works for cleaning and requests return if not made exactly right. It also states that pressing is guaranteed. The message ends with a cryptic code 9-20d wtf.
Freeport High School defeated Rockford in a unanimous decision on Friday night in Rockford, with coach H T McMyler and Principal L A Fulwider praised for preparation. The win advances Freeport toward Beloit College league competition and sets up a February match against Elgin.
Freeport Y M C A defeats Beloit Y M C A 41 to 25 in a tight contest. Steenrod stars for Freeport with Schmelzle and Goddard scoring from tough angles. Lineups include Freeport Goddard center Steenrod captain Schmelzle Hawke Brandt Seitz. Referee Smith, umpire Rathburn, scorer Davis. Time halves 15 and 20 minutes.
The Mission pool match last night between Kid Whitney and Al Young ended 100 to 19 with Whitney the winner. Spectators said Young appeared to suffer parenchyma from overtraining, observed by friends after the game.
News reaches the Journal of the death at Pecatonica of Mr. J. D. Jackson father of Mrs. Howard H. Rosenstiel of this city. He was about 75 years old and had been ill only a short time. Full particulars will appear in Monday's issue.
Baileyville mourns Mrs E Weachman longtime resident dies last night at 11. She leaves a husband and several children. Funeral from the family residence in Baileyville is planned for Wednesday afternoon.
William Long, a prominent Cedarville citizen, fainted today in Freeport but quickly recovered and returned home.
Shoppers crowd Freeport stores on the last pre Christmas Saturday with crowds from surrounding towns. Merchants report the holiday trade at its best in years aided by full inventories, attractive displays, and extended hours.
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