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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
1
Weather forecast for Illinois and Iowa issued by AP
The Associated Press reports worsening weather in Illinois with increasing cloudiness and likely showers Friday and tonight in the south. Iowa expects rising clouds with probable rain or snow Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
Towa
Wisconsin Democrats to name delegates at state convention
Milwaukee Feb 13 Wisconsin Democrats will meet in Madison to choose four delegates at large and ratify twenty two district delegates for the Denver national convention. Delegates elected at the primary will determine the party's stance with Bryan as the expected unanimous nominee. H H Maffison presided and John F Doherty was named temporary chairman as committees were formed and adjournment set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Denver
Bryan
H. H. Maffison
John F. Doherty
la Crosse
Doherty
Tablets for heroic dead at Tianjin monument
Six bronze tablets from the Rock Island arsenal were placed on the monuments in Tianjin to honor American soldiers and sailors who died in the Boxer Uprising of 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pekin
Rock Island Arsenal
Illinois
Tien Tsin
Alaskan Miners Strike Triggers Fort Gibson Infantry Move
By directive of the president Acting Secretary Oliver ordered a company of infantry from Fort Gibson to Fairbanks Alaska to preserve order during the mining strike in that territory. The action reflects federal effort to stabilize the region amid labor unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Gibson
Fairbanks
Associated Press
Washington
Oliver Today
Alaska
Wallace Runs for Missouri Governor Nomination
Kansas City Feb 13 Judge William H Wallace of the criminal court declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Missouri governor amid a vigorous campaign for Sunday closing observance. The announcement comes as opposition to Gov Folk gains traction in state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Wallace
Missouri
Associated Press
Kansas City
Criminal Court
New Warrant for Tisdelle in Insolvent Bank Case
A warrant charging A. C. Tisdelle with receiving deposits after his private bank closed in January was sworn out in Chicago on February 13 by Attorney Henry W. Lackey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
A. C. Tisdelle
Henry W. Lackey
Taft Receives Reception in Lansing on Trip South
Secretary of War Taft and party halted in Lansing for an hour en route from Grand Rapids to Detroit. A hotel reception was tendered to them at the Michigan capital amid their statewide trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Capital
Associated Press
Lansing
Mich
Taft
Grand Rapids
Detroit
Anniversary observance marks Miss Willard death
The local W C T U marks February 17 as the anniversary of Miss Frances Willard with a meeting at the Y M C A parlors. Talks and papers honor her life with Mrs Annie N Fields of Warren and guest Miss Galvan of Mexico present. Fields will speak on Miss Willard as I Knew Her and may travel with Galvan back to Mexico soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Willard
W.C.T. U
Miss Willard
Annie N. Fields
Warren
Miss Galvan
Mexico
Schimp Visits Freeport Theatres From Rockford Manager
A. J. Schimp of Rockford who runs the Orpheum Bijou in Rockford and the Bijou in Freeport visited the city today. He praised the Freeport playhouse success and plans to bring a superior line of attractions that draw large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schimp
Freeport
A. J. Schimp
Rockford
Orpheum
Bargain on Overcoats at ScumMier Wackiin & Perierer
A local ad lists high grade overcoats discounted from 20.00 to 14.00 and 15.00 items priced at 10.50. Store names ScumMier Wackiin and Perierer appear with a garbled line likely indicating location or additional item codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ScumMier, Wackiin & Perierer
Lddlw
Decision Soon on Motor Car Service Controversy
A Wisconsin railroad hearing over substituting a gasoline motor car for the Minors Central train drew petitions from Monroe and Madison. Illinois Central officials testified the car is safer and less costly, while critics warned of gasoline hazards. Changes in Chicago division leadership were announced as J C Dailey resigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
Eugene Dailey
Madison
Railroad Commissioners of
Wisconsin
Dailey
Colin W. Wright
Monroe
Chicago
Illinois Central Road
Railroad Commission
L. B. Murphy
Monroe Business Men’s Association
Forty Thousand Club
Minors Central
Burr W. Jones
Illinois Central
Freeport
A. J. Fetters
Union Pacific Road
Omaha
Mr. Fetters
Union Pacific
Denver
North Dakota
EL Or Bharriman
Europe
Ilinois Central
J. C. Dailey
H. Battistore
W. J. Leahey
C. Smith
C. RB. Neff
Swancutt
Coons
Business Men’s Association
Miller Incubator Works
Robinson Manufacturing Company
J.C. Dailey
Tlinois Central
Carolyn Carver-Hyndman Musicale Tickets On Sale
Tickets are on sale at local book stores for the Carolyn Carver-Hyndman musicale. Hyndman is a pupil of Mr. Myron G. Barnes of Rockford, with work known in Freeport and vicinity. She comes well recommended and offers a program of twenty songs, accompanied by Miss Iva Swingley at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Carver-Hyndman
Remember the Maine memorial urged by Veterans
Ten years after the Maine disaster in Havana harbor the United Spanish War Veterans call for memorial exercises. A circular urges comrades to arrange church or public hall services with speakers on February 15, 1908, or the nearest Sunday, honoring those who died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Maine
Havana Harbor
United Spanish War Veterans
United States
Annual Praise Meeting At First Presbyterian Church
The women of First Presbyterian held an enthusiastic foreign missions meeting in the church parlor decorated for the occasion. The program featured hymns led by a white robed group, scripture readings and prayers by society officers, and a sing–address by Dr. Louise Keator of China. About 155 dollars was raised with 48 members unable to contribute. total likely to reach 175 by week’s end. An hour of socializing followed with refreshments served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Louise Keator
China
Street Cars Stalled by Power Change and Flood Delays
Last evening street cars halted as the power house switched from water to steam power. Afternoon water rose rapidly at the dam, putting water wheels out of service and forcing a temporary shutdown until teams could be drawn up.
American Revolution exhibit plans discussed by DAR chapter
Members of the Bilder William Brewster Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met this afternoon with the Misses Chrisler on Carroll Street. They discussed plans for a loan exhibit of antiquities, both Revolutionary and other, to be held within the next few weeks and an announcement will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilder William Brewster
Daughters of the Almerican Revolution
Chrisler
Carroll Street
United States
Larabee Named Engineer on the Sterling Passenger
Frank Larabee of Chicago, known in Freeport railroad circles, has been appointed engineer of the Sterling passenger, succeeding Larry Gagin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Larabee
Chicago
Sterling
Larry Gagin
Suits sale by Schmidt Wachlin and Peiffer
High grade boys suits offered at $3.50 for $5.00 value $2.80 for $4.00 items and $2.10 for $4.00 items. Advertisement notes Schmidt Wachlin and Peiffer as the sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt, Wachlin & Peeiffer
Freeport Consistory Plans April Rendezvous and Fee Increase
Freeport Consistory A A S A sets April rendezvous for 21 22 23 24 with a large intake of candidates. Fees for degrees proposed to rise from 84 to 100 though apportions shift to 25 20 20 35 per body beginning May 1. Social events include a Friday evening reception banquet and card party for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Freeport Lodge of Perfection
Freeport Council
Princes of Jerusalem
Rose Croix
Freeport Consistory
Lodge of Perfection
Robert D. Kuehner
Charles L. Snyder
Louis H. Burrell
W. C. Jencks
J. F. Fair
Indies
Leap year sleighing party marred by lack of snow
RK B club planned a leap year outing to Miss Pearl Bike's home ten miles north but snow failed. The group pressed on with couples as escorts. A surprise for Miss Florence Winning on Foley street sparked a jolly night with euchre prizes to Charles Clifford and Pearl Rike and congratulations to Harry Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. RK. B
Miss Pearl
Miss Florence Winning
Foley Street
Charles Clifford
Pearl Rike
Harry Holmes
Junior Valentine Social at First Presbyterian Church
Last evening the Junior Valentine social in the parlors of the First Presbyterian church offered an enjoyable program. The sequence included a song by Juniors-America, prayer by Rev. Moore, piano solos by Arthur Ockenga and Ruth Barber, piano and mandolin by Cora and Caro Boos, vocal by Helen DeJoneh, plus piano solos by Harriet Yarger and Caro Boos, with refreshments to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
First Presbyterian Church
America
Moore
Arthur Ockenga
Cora
Caro Boos
Ruth Barber
Helen DeJoneh
Harriet Yarger
Valentines
Valentine Social Hosted by Woman's Club
Invitation to a Friday social by the Woman's club to support the High School Domestic Science fund. First club social with planned entertainment and refreshments. Admission ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Intermat
Mrs Fisher Hosts Dinner For Albany Visitor
Mrs Fo Fisher of Lin Coli avenue entertained last night in honor of her daughter in law Mrs Gi Fisher of Albany who has been her guest the past week. Red and white carnations and red white and blue decorations set the color scheme. Guests enjoyed games and musical and literary programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Lin Coli Avenuee
Gi. Fisher
Albany
Valentine Party At Odd Fellows Hall In Freeport
Freeport tribunal No 99 hosts a valentines party for lodge members and friends at the Odd Fellows hall this evening Invitations have been sent to former invitees and all are welcome Dancing and cards are planned for the social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Freeport Tribunal No. 99
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