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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Illinois will see rain turning to snow with colder temps tonight and Saturday, Iowa will have partly cloudy skies with snow in the southeast and warmer by Saturday, and Wisconsin faces snow this afternoon with colder tonight followed by fair weather Saturday.
Evan A. Evans was named permanent chairman at the Wisconsin Democratic state convention session. The platform reaffirms Jeffersonian Democracy, attacks the Republican administration, and instructs delegates to vote for Bryan for president at Denver. Delegates at large elected include Charles H. Weise, Herbert H. Manson, John A. Aylward, and Melvin A. Hoyt.
Deputy Chief Charles W. Kruger, longtime grand old man of the fire department, died while leading a crew against a fierce Canal street blaze. He fell through a trap door into a water-filled sub-basement and drowned.
Chicago February 14 A C Visdelle banker for whose arrest a warrant was sworn out yesterday surrendered himself today. The charge against him is receiving deposits after he knew his bank was insolvent.
A federal grand jury in New Orleans indicted representatives of nearly every local labor union on charges of violating the Sherman anti trust law. The announcement marks a sweeping case against organized labor in the city.
Fire at Buffalo Courier Company's general printshop caused $260000 in damage. Fire broke out early today in Buffalo on February 14. The Associated Press reports extensive damage to the plant and surrounding facilities.
New York February 14 state Attorney General Jackson announced he would seek appointment of a receiver for Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company. The move follows reports of financial distress and aims to protect policyholders and stabilize operations. The Attorney General confirmed government oversight and potential court action in the case.
The Associated Press report from Minneapolis notes May wheat at the local exchange fell to 1.00 dollars, the lowest price of the 1907 crop.
The notice invites Leaguers and friends to a Valentine social at the First M. E. parsonage this evening and later to the Woman's club social at the Masonic temple, urging attendance despite snow and promising enjoyment.
Bargain coats listed with price drops from 20.00 to 12.60, offerings include ScuMitor and WACHLIN & PRELEFER veludiw. Stock advertised as high grade overcoats at discounted BW rates.
Monroe Journal reports Wisconsin railroad rate commission hearing on Colin W. Wright’s bid for better Illinois Central service. Witnesses defend the motor car’s safety and timeliness, noting steam train costs and the car’s lower operating figures.
The committee on music of the Woman's club has secured Mrs Carolyn Carver Hyndman soloist of the First Congregational church of Rockford to give a twenty song program. Hyndman is noted for opera and concert work and the public is invited with a twenty five cent admission.
John W Wright takes over the procery store opposite the Third ward hose house from Charles A Winter. Renamed Economy Cash Grocery Company. Wright, son of O P Wright, is a well known Freeport native praised as accommodating and courteous. Advertisement lists attractive prices.
W H Collier of Clark avenue remains ill and under treatment at Skbaforiame. Jacob Muzutman, after weeks at the sanatorium and an operation, returns home improved and expects to resume work at the Horseshoe cafe soon. Mrs M J Lautsen of Lea street, operated on for appendicitis, is much better. Mrs I Reavis returns to Ersberry Missouri after months at the sanatorium.
Tonight the Woman's club hosts a spelling match with Prof Raines giving the words. Attend for a good program pure food and a fine time, all for a small sum, while friends spell or watch.
We offer high grade boys suits: $5.00 suits for $3.50, $4.00 suits for $2.80, and $3.00 suits for $2.10. Schmidt Wachlin and Peefeifer. 2-dlw.
Miss Katherine Redlinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Mathias Redlinger died at 16 Homer Street Freeport at 10:30 AM after a pneumonia attack. She lived with the Stover household for twenty one years and was active in St Josephs parish. Arthur Franklin Sage long employed as a machinist at Illinois Central shops died at home after a liver illness. Sage, born November 1 1868 in Union Grove Wisconsin, left a wife Clara and a ten year old son Pielen. Funeral arrangements pending further word from relatives.
The Woman's club invites all to a Friday evening Valentine social, the first ever hosted by the club. Entertainment will be varied and the Domestic science fund of the High School will benefit. admission is 10 cents.
The vig arrival of the pay car today was hailed with joy by the employees.
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