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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
1
Illinois warns of threatening cold and snow with Thursday fair and colder in the east. Iowa expects generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with colder air in the east. Wisconsin reports snow and colder weather, followed by Thursday fair and colder in the east.
London February 5 The divorce court grants Countess Yarmouth nee Miss Alice Thaw of Pittsburgh a decree of nullity of marriage to the Earl of Yarmouth.
President Roosevelt temporarily suspends Public Printer Charles A Stillings and appoints William S Rossiter to fill the post. The action aims to aid a Congress led investigation of the Government Printing Office. Rossiter is presently chief clerk of the Census Office.
Six American torpedo boats and destroyers arrived at Punta Arenas Chile to join the battleship fleet this afternoon. The boats are in the best of shape and all on board are well.
Tokio Feb 5. The appointment of Viscount Sinzo Aoki former ambassador to Washington as privy councillor will be officially announced tomorrow.
Sleet storm disrupts telegraphic communications between Chicago and numerous western cities, hindering messages and transit today. Weather conditions complicate connectivity across the region as agencies report delays and outages.
W W Etzler a Winslow county supervisor with rheumatism and paralysis moved to the Dr White sanatorium. A well known county figure he lies bedridden with a high fever and friends fear for his recovery after years in public service.
Attorney J A Crain departed for Springfield after being notified that a petition would be filed today to rehear the Wilcoxon case by JT D Wilcoxon’s attorneys. The grounds for the rehearing are not known at present.
The Boehner Binder company won its replevin case against Jacob Boehner in Justice Geib's court after a jury trial. The decision favored the plaintiff, confirming the company’s possession claim.
An advertisement claims the pills regulate stomach liver and bowels so readers feel well. Distributed by Joseph Emmert's drug store with a 25 cent price tag.
Senator Beveridge urged a tariff commission to gather facts and classify articles to set duties, not fix rates. He argued classification is outdated, pressed for open foreign markets for cattle and appliances, and urged a maximum and minimum tariff to mirror rivals’ protections for U.S. producers. Credited as aiming to open markets and balance trade through expert investigation and strategic duties.
Manager Quiteau brings a new moving picture from Chicago to Freeport showing London scenes from East London slums to Piccadilly. The film titled The Streets of London runs just over a thousand feet and portrays modern city life in vivid, up to date views.
The prayer meeting at First U B Church tomorrow evening focuses on echoes from the revival. All new converts are urged to attend and the New Movement Sunday School class will hold a business meeting after the service. Everyone is welcome.
The Freeport Water Company held its annual stockholders meeting and elected directors M Stoskopf O B Bidwell C H Little H B Zartman J H Snyder C A McNamara and J Fred Smith. Directors then elected officers President M Stoskopf Vice President J H Snyder Treasurer O B Bidwell Secretary Owen T Smith. Water data shows 1907 pumping 483,467,142 gallons average daily 1,324,567 gallons per day 66 per capita for 20,000 people. Largest day August 3 with 1,666,340 gallons.
Supervisor Bauscher recounts aiding a seven child family with coal and provisions after a dire plea. He later encountered the same claimant idle at a pool hall, denouncing idleness and urging locals to seek help only for those truly deserving, while pledging to hear all cases and prevent suffering from cold or hunger.
A snow event yesterday turned into a blizzard with heavy rain overnight. Walking was difficult, ice covered the crust, streetcars were suspended until after noon, and telegraph service saw minor disruption elsewhere but not seriously felt locally.
Advertises Ring’s Little Liver Pills as a liver tonic for biliousness and sick headaches. Claims to cleanse the system and improve skin. Price listed as 25 cents. Sold by H. J. Moog h and C. P. Guenth er in the era’s familiar marketing style.
Rockey, the collector for Yate, demands payment of personal taxes at the Annam office opposite the post office in WP.
Strayed baymare, six years old, last seen at Geo Carneux farm four miles east of Dakota. Reward available for information leading to recovery. contact Ed Raymer with any tips or sightings.
Call before Tuesday at 2 o clock about belongings at the late Mrs Koehler 229 Van Buren Street. Seek items remaining at the residence and arrange pickup or disposition with executor or heirs.
In a February meeting amid a heavy snowstorm the Freeport Business Men's association appointed delegates for the Dixon State Retail Merchants’ meeting. President Al F. Wagner and Secretary Wilbur Coons selected themselves and set up sub committees on parks, industrial education, and an historical society for the county. Civil Service Reform league urged patronage from civil service lists. A plan for street car transportation discussed with city council. A $50 bill from Arcade annexation discussion referred to directors for March report. Secretary Green of the state association and Illinois Central’s J C Claire to visit soon with plans for banquet and large turnout.
The board of supervisors selected grand jurors for the March term after a resolution repealing old methods. Jurors come from Jefferson, Loran, Florence, Silver Creek, Ridott, Rock Run, Lancaster, Freeport, Harlem, Kent, West Point, Waddams township, Buckeye, Dakota, Rook Grove, Winslow, Oneco, and other areas, with age limits observed. A petition by Freeport city council sought creation of a new township covering all of Freeport.
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