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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
6
Columbus reports Charles P Taft has withdrawn from the senatorial race in the interest of the party. The Associated Press notes the Dec 31 announcement from Taft headquarters stating his decision ends his campaign.
The Hamilton county delegation pledged to back Burton in the race for United States Senator from Ohio. Senator Foraker issued a noon statement withdrawing from the senatorial contest, leaving Burton with a practically clear field to win the seat.
The Associated Press reports closing quotes from Chicago markets with May wheat and corn down while oats improve. Union stock yards show cattle and sheep strong with higher feeder and hot prices and bulk sales firm. Slightly higher hogs and mixed lots round out the day, and a list of licensed marriages appears with several local names from Freeport and Cedarville.
Tonight Salem Church hosts watchnight to bid farewell to the old year and greet the new. Dr Griffen and his jubilee singers lead singing as the furnaces stay red hot and whistles blow at midnight. all are welcome.
The widow and children of the late Engineer Henry Hagedorn thank neighbors and friends for their kindness and assistance during bereavement extending to the Catholic Knights of Illinois and the B. of L. E. in this time of loss.
The president plans a congress message for liberal relief funds for earthquake victims in Italy. The 16 battleships in the Red Sea may be sent to southern Italy to aid in relief. US Steel contributes 25000, Standard Oil 10000, Adolphus Busch 25000, Mrs. Sage 5000. Celtic sails with 1500000 navy rations.
Rome reporting from December 31 describes the Messina and Reggio area disaster as likely exceeding 200000 deaths. Thousands more are injured or homeless, with dozens of towns destroyed and widespread ruin along Calabria and eastern Sicily.
Mrs. Mary A Saul widow of Peter Saul died after a ten day illness, aged over 84. A Stephenson county pioneer from 1846 she lived on a farm near Helena before moving to Lena three years ago. Born in Northampton County Pennsylvania as Miss Mary A Heator, she married in Pennsylvania and later moved to Stephenson county. Surviving are two sons P S Saul of Humboldt Iowa and T A Saul of Lena. Funeral the following Saturday at home at 9:30 and 10 at Amity Lutheran Church with Dr C E Derr presiding.
John Sweifel set fire to a costumed Santa Claus coat during Pleasant Hill school Christmas exercises on December 22. A. F. Gillette testified, Sweifel was arrested in Freeport, prosecuted before Magistrate Bentley, and fined 25 dollars plus costs.
Citizens' Commercial association invites businessmen to a Tuesday evening smoker with John M. Glenn of Chicago, secretary of the Illinois Manufacturers' association. Tickets from members or at 71 Stephenson street office. Informal reception from to 7 o'clock, before dinner. guests urged to arrive early to mingle.
Wheaton college defeated the Freeport YMCA squad 28 to 21 in a featureless game at the local gymnasium. Earlier, the Wheaton curtain-raiser saw the high school team beat the second YMCA team 39 to 32 in a hotly contested bout.
At St Johns Sunday school annual election the department officers were chosen. Senior department superintendent Charles Beine with Daniel Schubert as assistant. junior department superintendent Richard Schroeder. assistants August Meierkort and Daniel Schubert. secretaries Paul Wurtzell and Alfred Ludolph. treasurer William Lieber. librarians Albert Hinze and Robert Kampmeier. organists Clara Meierkort and Emma Holke. pianists Anna Lieber and Ester Hermemeier. primary department Meta Hermsmeier and Mrs. Fred Kaiser.
The town board plans a regular meeting Monday evening January 4 at 7:00 for auditing bills. All persons with claims against the town are urged to present them at the clerk’s office. City Rug Store corner Galena and Van Buren Streets. Michael Sterven Town Clerk.
Citizens urge Freeport to issue a proclamation calling for contributions to aid the southern Italian earthquake victims. Plans include bank subscription lists and forwarding funds to the Red Cross with early action emphasized amid reports of widespread destruction and loss of life. Bishop Muldoon also appeals to Rockford pastors for a New Year collection to aid the stricken districts.
Local resident Frank Lad aton of Elgin spent the day in Freeport while Roy Guenaler accepts an office boy job at the Illinois Central. J J Dillon and wife left for St Louis after visiting relatives. Water company office open all day with discount. Yrades and Labor council to meet for annual officer elections. H F Burr and family guests of Rev Chas Head. First Presbyterian adjourned meeting at 8 pm. Freeport College of Commerce hosts New Year visitors and demonstration of the Peerless Printer invention.
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