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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press notes fair skies in Illinois tonight and Friday with warmer conditions in the south and central areas. Wisconsin remains fair tonight and Friday with no decided temperature change. Iowa also sees fair weather, warmer in the east and central regions tonight.
The Wa bash and other railroads filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a petition for extra time to implement the nine hour law for telegraphers. They warn that without extension many small stations will close due to a lack of competent operators to meet the deadline.
Cars in the New York to Paris auto race report progress across Ohio and Indiana. American and French No. L1 near Kendallville, German broke down at Geneva, Italian passed Bryan at 10 am, German No. 2 struggling east of Tremont in snow.
St. Petersburg verdict by Associated Press reports General Stoessel condemned to death with Smirnoi and Reiss acquitted and Fock reprimanded. Court recommends commuting Stoessel's death sentence to ten years in fortress and removal from service.
The postoffice and post roads subcommittee reached agreement to report the postoffice appropriation bill to the full committee. The bill totals 220 million 715 thousand dollars, about 9 million dollars less than the department's estimate.
The American battleship fleet was sighted at Callao as of February 20. Rear Admiral Evans remains in poor health and Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas has taken command of the vessels.
Senator Latimer of South Carolina died this morning at Providence hospital from peritonitis after an operation on Sunday. The body will be taken to Balton, South Carolina, for inter ment.
Chester Ki Gillette, convicted of murdering his sweetheart Grace Brown, is sentenced to die in the electric chair during the week of March 30. The Associated Press reports from Albany New York.
M. McGurk spent the day at Galena. G. Brickner of Lena was a Freeport guest last evening. Fred Meitner of Waterloo Ia visits Freeport during A. J. Paul's presence. Missina Perkine, tied to Freeport National Protective Legion, transfers to Colorado Springs. Mrod. F. Graff of Riceville, visiting Shannon and Pearl City, now in Breeport after leaving the county about a year ago to farm in Toward county Iowa.
The chorus choir of the First English Lutheran church will have rehearsal tomorrow evening at 7 21 5 sharp. All members associated with the choir are urged to attend.
Chicago Feb 20 Judge Ball dissolved the injunction blocking Stuyvesant Fish from voting 286 231 shares at the Illinois Central annual meeting. The shares, held by Union Pacific and Railroad Securities Co of New Jersey, may be voted in Chicago on March 2, favoring Harriman.
The Men’s League of Imbury church held a banquet at the church parlors attended by about seventy gentlemen. The Ladies’ Aid Society served the repast. W. F E. Kautenberg acted as toastmaster and R. C. Smedley spoke on why men are in the minority in the church, delivering a well prepared talk with light moments. Ex tempore remarks followed from Rev. R. C. Harker S. S. Smith and J. R. Jackson.
Miss Alta Morin underwent surgery yesterday at the Whites torium. Rev J W Bogressa will lead the mid week prayer meeting at the U B church. Iver Olson of Beloit visited Freeport friends and left for Davis. The child of Mr and Mrs John Peni will lose an eye due to a scissors injury and is under care at Dr White sanatorium. The Considine family in Freeport and relatives in Texas and Pennsylvania are called home by their mother’s critical illness. The First M E Epworth League monthly business meeting is set for tomorrow at 7:30 PM in the church parlors. attendance is urged for important business.
At 6 45 this morning the fire department responded to 575 Walnut Street Woodside to extinguish a chimney fire. Firemen found the chimney burned out and a thimble had dropped, filling the house with smoke.
The coroner's jury at Penatonica returned an open verdict in the case of Marshal Ferguson the night watchman found dead with a bullet wound in his head. The funeral is set for Saturday at 10 o'clock.
The Golden Meadow Developing Company filed suit with the circuit court clerk against Walter J Young for a corporate assessment due the company. The amount involved is $400.
I B Cherry an electrical engineer of 169% Clark avenue reports his patent victory on a new car mechanism that eliminates gears chains and friction clutches. The design uses one lever to move forward or backward at walking speed up to 25 mph, with solid rubber tires and fewer parts reducing cost.
The YMCA boys department holds a birthday banquet and program at the gym tomorrow evening starting with a 6 oclock three course dinner served by the ladies auxiliary. The program includes papers and talks on Washington with speakers Harold Crawford Roy Guimbiner Robert Langenstein Rev C W McCaskill Earnest Lee and the Third Ward orchestra provides music. All boys under sixteen are welcome, with preparations for seventy five attendees.
St Catherine's guild hosts a social at Mrs. N P Cobb's home 44 Prospect Terrace tonight. Dr Frederic Bowers will read a paper on Chinese life and exhibit Chinese curios. Bowers familiar with China after years there. Girls in Chinese costumes will serve as attendants and readings and amusements will fill the evening.
Nearly thirty friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Pratt to honor city sexton Shizra Durling on his sixty seventh birthday. Rev I W Bogress presented a pedestal and gold watch chain on behalf of the group. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Pratt and her daughters and Mrs. Mary Eaton.
Miss Elizabeth Wernicke was surprised at her Delaware street home by about twenty five friends last evening for her fourteenth birthday. The guests presented her with a signet ring and light refreshments were served by Mrs. Wernicke before they departed at a late hour.
The Germania society ball is set to draw many members and their ladies. Guests will wear numerous original costumes, heightening the event’s festive atmosphere amid favorable weather expectations.
The Martha Washington Thuble club will meet tomorrow afternoon in the K of G ball room at 2 30. The public is cordially invited.
Mrs Mars Mack files for divorce from George Mack in this city alleging drunkenness as the ground. Both parties reside in the city.
Rk C. Clark of Merrill Wisconsin paid a business call in Freeport today visiting local firms and meeting prospective clients during a business trip.
Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughs and strengthens lungs to prevent pneumonia. The genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. iH. J. Moogk, Wm. F. Jungkunz.
A severe blizzard disrupted the Illinois Central system west of Chicago with trains delayed by snow drifts and abandoned routes. Three-engine trains from the east and west, heavy snow on the east end, and widespread freezing risks hindered freight and passenger service until partial resumption this afternoon. The Northwestern and other lines reported delays but began restoring schedules while crews shoveled and cleared tracks.
Tomorrow the Pscelsior lodge of Masons marks its fifty eighth anniversary with Master Mason chapters conferred by past masters. A banquet will follow the initiation and ceremony.
The sale of Jared Woblford has been postponed from the 12th to the 20th due to the storm. Fee details are not specified in the readable text.
Sale of property owned by Fred Zillimermian at Seioto Mills is postponed until Tuesday February 25. The notice specifies the new sale date and location as the mill premises, with authorities stating the delay is in effect.
Dressmaking parlors have opened at 04 Washington Street under Mrs. Denison and Miss Haves. They invite former customers and new clients to call.
Advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures la grippe coughs and prevents pneumonia. Urges refusing any but the genuine yellow package from H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
Apollo Quintette and Bell Ringers perform at a YMCA event described as a paney night with likely two-word display or act. details limited but notes an organized musical evening featuring community groups.
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