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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
5
The Associated Press reports Chicago will be partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with cooler conditions in the east and central areas. Iowa items predict generally fair weather tonight and Saturday, with colder temperatures tonight and Saturday. Sunrise is 7:38 a.m. and sunset 4:35 p.m.
Three people died and more than a dozen were injured in a rear end collision on the Pennsylvania railroad elevated tracks near Camden station. Rescuers faced heavy wreckage and fire hampered efforts as crews worked to determine the exact number of people involved.
Three men robbed the Bank of Camden Point in the early hours, taking about $4,000 in currency with loot later reported at $2,500. A citizen confrontation ensued with gunfire, and the robbers were captured and jailed at Platte City.
Chicago December 27 former Illinois state treasurer and noted politician Henry Wulff died today after recently being released from the House of Correction where he completed a two year sentence for postal law violations.
Chicago jury finds saloonkeeper Thomas Chamales not guilty in second trial over Sunday closing law violations. Special to the Journal reports the first jury had disagreed.
In Winona Indiana two pupils at Montery Catholic school Clara Kammes and Margaret Fox perished in a blaze that broke out during a school play rehearsal. Several other children suffered burns in the fire.
Delta Tau Delta fraternity house at the University of Illinois burned early today. Perry Barker of Rochelle, the sole occupant, was rescued by firemen.
Boston December 27. John Clark his wife and three children were burned to death in a fire that destroyed their Watertown home in the early hours.
The pastor and members of Trinity United Evangelical church will begin a series of meetings in the Sun day school room of the new church next Sunday evening. Prayer meetings will be held across the city each evening before the service with visiting pastors assisting Rev. I. C. Schmidt. A pastors conference will be held here with district ministers attending. The outlook is encouraging for a large meeting as many work and pray toward that end.
Early this morning a Milwaukee Road freight engine derailed at the Paylor avenue crossing. The street car track in the area was blocked briefly until switch frogs were used to realign the engine, allowing the train to resume its trip. The Journal's want column references the notice.
Mrs D F Graham wife of the Second National bank cashier died after brief illness at 9 am in Freeport. Born Kate A Carnifix June 4 1857 near Rock City she married D F Graham May 11 1882 and lived in Freeport since 1891. Survived by husband and two children Vida A and David B. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from 15 Lincoln Ave conducted by Rev Markley. Simon Gantert dies at Hillsboro aged 80. cabinet maker in Freeport, remains to be brought home December 1 with son Charles Gantert and sisters.
Chicago trading ends with May wheat at 1.06 1/2, May corn 0 8 1/2, May oats 0 6 3/4. pork 12.42, ribs 7.62, lard 6.65. Cattle, hogs, and sheep at Union Stock Yards show varied gains with livestock volumes noted. Board of Trade quotes list openings and closings for wheat and oats, and local ads mention a late evening meeting and a muffler advertisement.
Miss Keator of Polo headlines a Saturday afternoon recital at the Masonic Temple. Featuring instrumental and vocal numbers with assistants Mr and Mrs Edwin Rotzler and Miss Edith Burrell. Tickets cost twenty five cents at bookstores.
The Settlement Home and its workers thank Freeport residents for generous Christmas gifts and aid. About 75 baskets with dinners were sent to destitute families. A Christmas program drew a full house and the Mother's club held a large celebration with candy and cookies for the children.
D J Logemann of Stockton spent the day in Freeport. Mrs D W Sanderson visits her Monroe Wisconsin mother. W W Kerch of Champaign was a business caller. George Timms and wife return to Minoak Illinois. John Coleman of Mt Carroll called in Freeport. Paul Jones of Stockton visited friends. P L Harris of Mendota greeted. W T Rawleich returns from Hot Springs Arkansas improved. W H Barron of Shannon guests in Freeport. Mrs Frank Wolf daughter Leora and Mrs Jennie Hutchins return to Dakota. Miss Anna Pardue of Chicago attends High School alumni dance. Miss Cleopatra Oppice of Marshalltown visits grandmother Mrs Cordelia Farber. Beulah Bracken and a Cornelius Miss attend alumni dance. Miss Helen Haley of Dixon arrives for alumni dance at Lexington hall. D S Kelley goes to Dubuque for Illinois Central bridge builders meeting. Charles D Cary Illinois Central claim agent visits Freeport on department business. Mrs G S Cheney and son Roy return from DeKalb visiting Mr Cheney. condition improved under care of son Dr Carl G Cheney.
The Anchor society held a well attended meeting at their hall last evening. Several candidates were initiated. Under leader John Bauscher Jr the society is growing rapidly and offers insurance at actual cost. Death benefit will soon reach levels seen in fraternal societies.
Oscar Ortmeier 25, of Freeport Michigan, was seriously stabbed after a four block pursuit of German street musicians in Detroit. He was taken to Solvay hospital with a abdominal wound requiring immediate operation. Police arrested Louis Fox and Jacob Weber at a nearby saloon on suspicion.
On Christmas Eve a shooting affray occurred on lower Illinois Street. A complaint charged Fred Balles of 160 Illinois Street with disorderly conduct, sworn by Thos Fahey, father of James Fahey, one of the shot youths.
A marital license is issued naming Toes A Hibbard of Freeport and Fannie Chapman of Freeport as the parties. The document confirms their intended marriage location and dates per the record.
Tonight Friday and Saturday many items including mechanics toys are half price at 1e-2idse Riney Witrear. Further details not clear due to garbled text.
A damaged OCR reads about Lodge of Perfection activities and elected candidates for degrees. It mentions a belief that most of them will be on hand for an event after preliminary work, with five candidates elected and unclear details on dates or participants.
Mrs Alvina Guy of Florence Tl and Charles Io Betring of Clarno Wis wed at noon Wednesday at the bride’s sister Mrs Otto Seuebider’s Monroe home. The ceremony joined two families in a quiet Monroe event.
A notice for Miss Marie Murait offering piano lessons at her studio located at 52 QOuk Place in Lé-1dutf. The short ad notes available slots and contact details.
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