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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports fair weather tonight for Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin with colder conditions. A cold wave is expected tonight across the region and colder temperatures Thursday especially in the east.
Rome reports indicate a vast range of fatalities from 100000 to 160000 with some estimates as high as 200000. Additional shocks near Messina increased panic among survivors as Dec 30 dispatches describe ongoing tremors through the night.
Major John Hains, U S A, brother of Thornton Hains, testified for the defense in the Annis murder case in Flushing New York. He described changes in Captain Hains mental condition over the past year as the captain recounted events that led to his separation from his wife. His emotional testimony included tears throughout.
Paris, Dec. 30. The Associated Press reports Count Boni de Castellane's petition to have custody of his three sons granted to his mother was denied. The court ordered the children stay with their mother Princess de Sagan, but may not leave the continent without the count's permission.
Ennis West Virginia December 30 twelve bodies have been recovered with the blast in the Lick Branch mine yesterday, and fatalities are expected to rise to about fifty.
Winnipeg December 30 a severe blizzard rages over western Canada bringing traffic in all directions to a standstill as snow and wind hamper travel across the region.
Closing board of trade quotations show May wheat at 10 85, May corn 6 13, May oats 52, Jan pork 51.60, Jan lard 49.47, Jan ribs 35.12. Onion stock yards reports cattle 20,000 steady with beef at 82.65 to 87.60, feeders 82.70 to 84.80, cows/heifers 81.50 to 85.00. hogs 50,000 generally 10 lower, ranges 60.0 to 70.0, light 60.0 to 65.70, mixed 63.0 to 69.0, heavy 65.30 to 69.90, bulk 65.45 to 65.80. Sheep 20,000 strong, 2.75 to 5.25. Additional quotes for Chicago Board of Trade include wheat, corn, ribs, lard with open high and low figures and close noted, reflecting a mixed but mostly steady to down market.
Dr. 8. J. Best was summoned to Forreston last night due to the serious illness of Peter Fager who fell ill yesterday. The Daily Journal is available citywide for 10 cents a week.
A Rome dispatch reports Calabria and Sicily seismic devastation with 60 000 to 150 000 dead. Messina city fires persist despite rain as Reggio is nearly obliterated. Bagnara wiped out, Palermo notes panic and food shortages. Consul Cheney and wife dead in Malta.
Rome reports massive death tolls across Messina and Reggio as the Calabria region is leveled by a catastrophic quake. Thousands perish in Messina and Reggio, with Palmi Cassano Cosenza and nearby towns heavily hit as 4,000 soldiers bury under Messina ruins and a tidal wave destroys lighthouses in the strait.
The L N T club hosted a pleasant night for Mr and Mrs F C Rogers of Fond du Lac. A banquet for men and their ladies followed by talks and a gift picture. Young gymnasts offered a short exhibition and an illustrated Friday lecture on A Tour Through the White Mountains by Horace K Turner Lecture Company of Boston. Admission 10 cents. proceeds to Reading Room fund. lecture at 8:15 P M. Open to public all day except dinner hour.
Captain Harry H. Yount of Company L has sent his resignation to Major A. T. Tourtillott at Dixon and asks for prompt action. He has lived in Tonasket, Washington since August 4 and plans to move his family there. Yount led the Freeport militia for years and served as a lieutenant in the Spanish American War. He was also a long time Freeport mail carrier.
Johnnie Fraser of Freeport, visiting at the Turnroth residence, discharged a small rifle Monday afternoon. The bullet struck the first joint of the fourth toe of his left foot, traveled downward, and exited through the sole into his shoe. He was taken to a physician for treatment and will remain at home for several days.
Gibler's orchestra plays at Rockford high school dance tonight. Mystic workers host a card party at K of K hall with public invited. Raymond Hill joins Freeport Standard report staff replacing Cheater Well. Oscar Poorman returns from oil wagon work to recover at home. Mrs Jerre Billig sold a bronze turkey for four dollars, a record for her offer.
Mesdames Bruce Mitchell John Harpster Wm E Fry Miss Harriet Lane and Miss Edith Knowlton with Mrs K F Snyder host open house at 206 Stephenson Street from 4 to 7 o clock on New Year’s Day for Freeport Country club members and friends.
Mrs Roy Woods entertained a number of friends Monday evening in honor of Mrs Vander Meulen of Des Moines and Mrs Weirick of Baraboo and Mr H Van der Meulen of Des Moines Cards were played and refreshments were served.
Members of the Anchor society and their families enjoyed a dancing and card party last evening at the Blast hall. A large number were present, and the gathering was declared the most enjoyable ever held by this popular society.
An old classified notice advertises dressed chickens ducks and geese at the lowest prices from Poultry House located at 16 Galena Street. The fragment hints at a dated listing with price emphasis and street address.
Sert Haight reports another consignment of Mystic Flour received priced at $1.40 per sack. No further details on quantity or origin are provided.
The court re count of the Cramer Stevens contest proceeds in county court with six precincts checked and errors found in every one. Cramer gains in several precints while Stevens narrows Cramer’s margin, many ballots disputed, and no clear outcome yet as recount procedures tighten.
The first of four lectures by C Jinarajadasa of Ceylon will be held this evening at the Masonic temple starting at 8 o'clock. Topics include Our Life Beyond the Grave Science is a Key to Gods Mysteries Theosophy and Modern Social Problems and The Christ of the Christian Theosophist. Music by Mr and Mrs Edwin Rotzler. No admission fee and no collection. Public invited.
A marriage license notice lists Frederick W. Turner of Ridott and Anna M. Kottman of Red Oak as applicants. The record includes additional fragmented names and dates, with partial spellings and unclear entries for other individuals such as Jesse Stambaugh Carrington and Elnora Myers Nera.
Watch night services to be held at the First English Lutheran Church located at the corner of South Galena Avenue and Jackson Street at 10 30 p m Friends are invited to attend and bring companions to this observance.
Patrons urged to inform this office if they do not receive their newspapers regularly. The request asks readers to notify the office to correct delivery issues and ensure timely service. The notice emphasizes community cooperation to improve distribution.
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