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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
1
In New York a Salvation Army kettle drive will supply dinners to about 1.5 million people nationwide and provide toys for over 4,000 destitute New York children on Christmas Day. Commander Eva Booth, back at her mission after illness, aims to bring cheer to both “good” and “bad” characters.
Springfield officials and trustees held a lengthy conference to outline the needs of state charitable institutions. A report will form the basis for appropriations from the coming general assembly. About 8.5 million dollars will be requested for the next two years.
In New York on December 24 Hammacher Schlemmer & Co pleaded guilty to shipping piano-tuning pins as iron screws to gain a lower rate, marking the district’s first conviction under the Hepburn act’s false billing provision. The firm was fined $500 on each of two counts.
Matthew B Marvin executor will sell at the courthouse Freeport Stephenson County Illinois on December 19 1908 at 2 PM the real estate of John Wareham deceased including multiple lots in Freeport with dwellings on Spring and Walnut Streets Crocker's Addition and other blocks excellent residence lots with brick pavement and city water bids cash with a deposit and balance on deed delivery Marvin reserves right to reject bids inquiries to M B Marvin executor 12 ldwiw
Pittsburg news reports the bribery probe into seven councilmen and two bankers, with 60 officials alleged eligible for payoffs from $5 to $100. Evidence shows a detective and stenographer recorded meetings as officials, with payments linked to passing ordinances and a filtration plant project.
Washington reports indications that President Roosevelt will base his congress reply on data supporting his claim that restricting secret service activities has led to increased crime. He has not yet written the reply but has gathered information to back the stance.
French authority asserts American Panama Canal interest was modest confined to one New York banker whose holdings predated the project and that the total money reaching America was well below 500000. Paris dispatch notes the figure and context as of December 24.
Washington reports our Navy ranks second among great world powers, with England first and Germany third in the Navy Year Book prepared by Pitman Pulsifer. France falls to fourth place and Japan to fifth in the latest ranking.
In Cobalt Ontario on December 24, William Hamilton, S McNulty, and an unidentified Frenchman were killed when a bucket cable slipped while descending the 240 foot Columbus mine shaft.
Red Oak society note reports the wedding of Miss Ethel Nafe and William Weick Jr at the bride’s parents home with over forty relatives present. The couple, active in church and social circles, receive best wishes from friends. Also noted are visits, a Christmas Eve exercise invite, and local residents planning moves and receptions.
Florence December 21. Funeral for Raymond Schooven, formerly of Florence, held today with Rev. Korche officiating. Remains laid in Florence cemetery. George, Iowa connection noted. Christmas Eve church exercises planned. Jacob Pfeil shipped a carload of sheep. Rebuilt elevator by Graham Bros. in operation. Social dance set for December 31 at M W A hall. Mrs C W Wilhelms ill. Miss Etta Petermeier visited Freeport.
From Rock City December 22 report says the United Evangelical Sunday school will hold Christmas exercises in the church on Saturday evening December 26. A wood program is planned. Several local residents and visitors are noted with travel plans and calls, including stock sales and vacations to Dodge city towns.
From Our Own Correspondent Ridott December 21 reports Rev Franke and family from the State road visited George Kurtz. Clarence Snivelly and Miss Mabel Snivelly visited relatives in southern state. Mrs Dickover returned from Buena Vista. Christmas exercises planned at the schoolhouse December 24 afternoon U B church December 24 evening F M church December 27 11 am. Mrs W A Kerry of Freeport visited Herman Kruckenberg. Mrs Schure of Ference Station was here last week to see her mother.
Mrs. Hayunga is very sick as Mr. and Mrs. James Borchers become proud parents of a baby boy. Mrs. Leerhof and Mrs. Bengston improve after illness. Guy Askey spent Sunday afternoon with Freeport friends. Amanda Boyer visited Freeport for several days last week.
From Our Own Correspondent J Orageville Dec 21 Mrs Jacob Decklar returns to Mulvane Kansas Tuesday J P Younger of Chicago visited farmers to discuss milk sales this summer Mrs A V Vandersmith sick but out again G W Collyer moved into Bear house east part of town M G Wirsing at Rockford Mrs William Barnes in Freeport Mr and Mrs Buxton of Bradley Ill visiting Rev Cercle and wife they returned home Monday Mrs David Bear left for a west visit Ralph Reed family Dr Goose wife attended silver wedding Mr and Mrs Kelly at Woosung Mrs Ray Rathbun and children of Rockford visited relatives here Mrs John Miller left for Mountain View Mo.
Eleroy December items report the Panskey Nate wedding at Red Oak. Updates include Mrs. M. E. Eans improving, Gringer visiting Galena, Christmas exercises at U B church, Roy Richard visiting, Mt. Carroll visitations, Wagener visiting Seidel family, a birth in the Peterson family, Anna Wehmeier birthday cards, Winters and Harwood gathering, and several local residents traveling to Freeport.
Waddams Center near Freeport reports Mrs August Schulz and Miss Alice Hardel called on Wednesday. J K Hardel August Schulz and Albert Mantzke aided Bert Brund age move. Weick Nafe wedding at Red Oak attended by Mr and Mrs Ford Weick family and Mrs Panska family. William Phillips and daughter Ruth called on Wednesday. Mildred and Romana Holmes return to Sheridan Illinois after visiting parents Mr and Mrs John Holmes. John H Miller posted sale notices for an upcoming sale Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John Zweifel and daughter visited Mrs Panska and family Sunday. Schulz spent Sunday with John Miller and family.
From Our Own Correspondent in Harlem Corners December 21 reports Peter McGurk selling a fine spring calf to Lena buyers weighing 6380 pounds. Mrs I C Schoch and daughter Irig returned to Sandwich. Mrs Peter McGurk and Miss Bridget Kennedy with son Malnix visited Freeport. Peter McGurk A M Sullivan R Rosenstiel James Madden and wife visited Lena. Mrs James Tienen and daughter Mattie of South Dakota joined R Rosenstiel and family in Lena.
W Stinson Daley and Joseph Hart testified at the Bingner trial in Freeport. A Moran delivered hogs at Rock City last Wednesday. Nick Bouray and family with Oscar Germain and family visited Fred Germain on Sunday. Rumors hint at a wedding in the near future.
Mrs A Hanson and her sister Rebecca Wolf attended the Wolf anniversary in Dakota, with family and friends gathering to mark the event.
More people are taking Foley's Kidney Remedy every year. It is advertised as the most effective remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims to correct irregularities, restore worn tissues, and renew vitality. Endorsed by H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
Thomas F. Ryan resigns from the directorships of thirty one corporations citing medical advice. He keeps involvement only with Morton Trust, National Bank of Commerce, and American Tobacco. Remaining firms include Commercial Trust of Philadelphia, Continental Rubber, Mercantiles Trust of New York, and Seaboard Air Line railway.
St Louis sub-treasury officials urge Patrick W Sullivan to deliver the ten thousand dollar bill found in an old can in East St Louis They say if he does not claim it the war treasury will pursue it The Chicago treasury office denies the bill was part of a recent 173000 theft from the national government nor was there a ten thousand dollar bill among 613000 stolen from the St Louis office
In Union City Tenn the state plans to rest its case today in the Rankin murder trial. The judge suggested a Monday adjournment to allow the eight defendants’ alibi defense time to prepare. Family members plan to testify that the men were home in bed the night of the killing.
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