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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports fair weather for Illinois tonight and Wednesday. Wisconsin also shows fair skies with warmer conditions in the north and west tonight.
Berkeley report says Dr Frederick D Taft third cousin of President Taft and Walter J Watson are missing after leaving for ducks hunting on Bouldin Island Wednesday night. No word has been heard since.
San Francisco announces in an official communication that the Panama canal will open on January 1, 1915. The notice comes from the California Promotion committee via St Joseph Buckline Bishop, secretary of the canal commission.
Reports aboard a steamer arriving at Willemstad on December 22 indicate ongoing political unrest in Venezuela against President Castro following last week’s outbreak, with continued instability cited as the situation develops.
By the Associated Press Virginia City Montana December 22 six earthquake shocks occurred within 24 hours driving residents into the streets as tremors rattled homes and city life.
Author and lecturer Elbert Hubbard was seriously injured yesterday when struck by a falling tree in the woods near his Hast Aurora colony, according to Associated Press reports from Buffalo New York.
Large turnout inspects C. M. & St. P. exhibit car showing Northwest states displays from North and South Dakota Montana Idaho Judith basin Fergus Co Montana with gold ore and copper. Irrigation and dry farming grain. Mussel Shell Valley vegetables. Coal mine at Rondup Montana producing 600 tons daily for St. Paul Co. Exhibit runs till 6 pm. O. D. Tibbets in charge with L. H. Box assisting.
Local turkey markets saw a brisk start to the Christmas rush this morning with about 500 turkeys sold to dealers. Supplies are expected to increase further tomorrow and the following day to meet the demand in the Freeport market.
Emil Haeni, proprietor of the watch hospital on Stephenson street opposite the court house, has arranged his show window in a unique and attractive style. Not a hour passes but passersby pause to gaze at the jewelry displayed.
Capons are scarce this season with only a few local dealers supplying. Those available are of fine variety, plump, and fetching a good price.
Several merchants report stronger shopping this season compared with the same period last year, noting higher customer turnout and steadier sales across their stores and stalls.
Contractor M Ford protests council action two weeks ago after withholding 1000 for the Third ward sewer. council holds firm, touches lightly on Fred Guenster's damages claim, and establishes a record for a short session.
A jury was seated in the Saucer man versus Court of Honor case. Members listed include Clayton Seidel Byron Pope Henry Kampmeier Ira Miller Charles Cole Ed Schabilon Peter Benrath Fred K Ploeger Henry Otto Dr Wm Schlegel J M Fox and George Diestelmeier. Mrs Emima Saucer the plaintiff is represented by J A Grain. Court of Honor is represented by R R Tiffany. Evidence included local lodge records and officers. Mrs Roy Beebe testified about the day of Dr Saucerman’s death and a visit from Mrs Etta Keeler.
A dense compilation of business names and offerings from the Freeport Journal era. Shops include dry goods, groceries, garments, pianos, furniture, clothing, jewelry, books, office supplies, saunary, and hotels. It reads like a trade directory with numerous firms and brands listed sequentially.
A letter from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, dated November 19, 1908, protests the city’s $1,000 holdback after a Third Ward sewer project. The signer, Mr. Ford, claims the sewer passed tests and blames the Guensler claim for damages on unrelated horse rescue. He asserts earth settlement stems from city storm-water work and argues for payment. The document references surrounding court testimony and insurance collection for a deceased party.
An extra regular petit jury panel for the January term of circuit court was drawn today. The list includes Freeport-Louis Jungkunz Frank Hornberger Albert Leembhuis Jos Galloway Robert Hudson M Harvin W H Jacobs Roy Beebe W B P Cahill Jacob Bissekuimer Allen Janssen Locan-Myron Babb Douglas Aurand Samuel Plager WinslowJohn Zipsie Quint Ritzman Silver Creek Fred Snyder Bad Meyers Buckeye James R Worver Rooul Taft Ridott Conrad Kruse Frank Reiuts Walter Meyers Harleimn John Pfeiffer Gustave Pratse Dakota Charles Neuschwander Rock Run Clyde Rutter West Point E P Fitzgerald Queen John Frankeberger Eron William Altenbern Lancaster Henry Myers Jefferson W H Flickinger
Chicago financiers represented by De Witt Trimble and brokers met with Freeport Gas Light and Coke Co officials to discuss purchase terms. Although the price satisfied both sides, payment terms could not be agreed, ending the deal. Rumors linked Charles W Morse but Knowlton denied Morse’s involvement. Prairie era litigation and prior Morse dealings are noted, while Freeport officials say they will not pursue similar bids soon.
One of the citys largest brick deliveries arrives from Manteno Illinois to supply the Freeport Carriage Companys new branch of the Moline Plow Company. The Manteno Brick company won the contract. Over 1.8 million bricks will be used requiring about 100 cars to transport 20 000 bricks per car. This is the largest brick consignment ever received by the city.
Merchants report brisk shopping with many customers choosing forenoon visits to avoid crowds in the afternoon and evening. Shoppers aim to beat peak crowds by shopping earlier in the day.
A Great Western train backed off the track west of Freeport this morning causing traffic delays. Trains on the line are being routed around the Hiicois Central by way of Freeport to bypass the incident.
Your chance today to view fall and winter styles at reduced prices. The tailor promises a perfect fit and solid workmanship. F RH THORES advertises at 2304 Mackay Block with 12-18d1w.
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