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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
1
Illinois will be partly cloudy with light snow flurries in the far north tonight or Saturday as temperatures rise. Iowa follows with partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday and a warming trend.
Charles Mayer of Rockford died suddenly at his Freeport home at 9:30 after dining with his wife and son. Born in Germany, Mayer fought in the Franco Prussian War, emigrated in 1872, built a Rockford business career, later retired to Germany for years and returned. Survived by wife, two sons and a daughter, he was active in German societies and mining ventures, and attended the Church of the Christian Union.
Springfield Feb 7 The Illinois Supreme Court agreed to pre liminary steps in a writ of injunction to restrain Judge Mc Ewen from hearing arguments for discharge of a prisoner in habeas corpus cases The move involves John A Cooke Chicago a politician convicted of embezzlement now in prison Prosecutors hope a permanent injunction will curb lower courts power over habeas corpus after Supreme Court review
The body of King Carlos was placed in its coffin after the queen mother his wife and son viewed the remains. The two queens and the young king wept openly as the king, who died a poor man, left insurance policies with the Bank of Portugal and an inheritance of about 30000 remaining for heirs.
Washington February 7 under treasury ruling the president exceeded authority in appointing William S Rossiter as acting public printer. Rossiter resigns to allow Brian Rossiter to act as presidential representative while the Stillings investigation continues.
Denver report states Jacob Koretsky, driven by jealousy and tuberculosis, prepared by firing at a target with a revolver for days before shooting his wife Rebecca Koretsky on the street. He then shot himself. both died later.
A band of night riders burned two barns and 20000 pounds of tobacco at Adams Tennessee early today. Two people were hurt and a Black person was whipped.
Battling Nelson and Jimmy Britt have signed articles for a ten round bout in Los Angeles before the Pacific Athletic club on February 26. The match ups the famed fighters in a high profile city fight at a noted venue, adding another headline bout to the boxing scene.
An Associated Press report from Olean New York dated February 7 states a Pennsylvania express train from Baltimore derailed near Franklinville twenty one miles north of Olean. No fatalities occurred but sixteen passengers were injured to varying degrees as coach sleeper and locomotive fell into a small creek.
Ten men are believed dead after an explosion at the Port Hood coal mines. Seven bodies have been recovered, with rescuers continuing to seek others entombed. Local officials and the Journals report the tragedy and ongoing efforts.
Fire gutted Hiney Groshanna s saloon east of Germania hall early this morning causing about 250 in losses split between stock and fixtures. Stock insured but fixtures not. Fire started around 2 30 am likely from a lighted drawer left on the back bar by the proprietor. Building owned by B & Brewery, only lower room burned. firemen took two hours to control due to stock combustibility.
At a Thursday evening Cherry camp W M A meeting twenty two delegates were chosen for the convention in Freeport on the first Wednesday of April. Named were W E Gerberich George Rand George Shafer William Rethermal William Dunlap John DeJongh Charles Stout Ed Wagner A H Wieman Janes Marks J E Stewart W Koehler Ramsey Botdorf W W Lloyd James Smith Phillip Steffen Adolph Zimmerman William Ahlgren George Oblander KE Gray Alvin Moore and Ed Creider.
On Lincoln day the Woman’s Club hosts an afternoon program with a duet by Miss Keator and Mr. Roy Farwell and a solo by Mr. Farwell. Mrs. Jessie Palmer Weber of Springfield Illinois, president of the State Historical Society, will give a talk about Lincoln. The event aims to honor the late president with a paper and cordial reception, inviting gentlemen to attend.
Miss Sarah Addams of Cedarville will marry Mr. E A Young of Boston next Tuesday at 3 p m in Cedarville. The ceremony will be at the Addams home with Rev Henry Cullen officiating. Guests from Freeport Rockford and Chicago are noted, and the couple will reside in Chicago during the winter.
Grace Episcopal church hosts a free recital with an optional offering for the choir fund. The program features Miss Fry, Miss Swingley, and Miss Awingley performing pieces by Mendelssohn, Bach, and others, including sacred songs and a postlude.
A group of about fifty College of Commerces students enjoyed a sleighing party last night. They left Freeport, rode to Florence Station, and used Woodman hall for dancing and refreshments provided by the young ladies. The group arrived back in Freeport at 2 am. In the afternoon, twenty five of Mrs Kingsley’s elder friends gathered at Mrs Wise’s Grove street home to celebrate Mrs Kingsley’s sixty ninth birthday, a reunion of longtime friends.
An old advertisement claims the pills regulate stomach, liver and bowels so one feels good. Sold for 25e at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
Miss Mildred Bayiniller will be guest of honor at a party fete hosted by Mrs. Jo A Mick. She departs tomorrow for Milwaukee to establish her future home and residence.
A local sale告 announces buying opportunity as boys' shirt waists go on discount at Golden Eagle store located at 27d ht.
George Mack was arrested yesterday on the complaint of his wife for using abusive and indecent language about the house. He was fined $3 and costs by Magistrate Bentley this morning, which he could not pay.
Poatal card romance and humor featured at Pattison and Kryder's Valentines event. Charming verses and witty greetings highlight a festive gathering with playful, affectionate notes and social cheer.
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