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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press dispatch from Chicago reports in Illinois and Wisconsin forecasts for tonight and Friday. Increasing clouds are expected tonight with a rising temperature trend into Friday.
Coal operators and miners in session at Indianapolis face adjournment without a call for a joint interstate wage conference. The Associated Press reports opposition to issuing a call is widespread among operators across western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois.
Civil war veteran Russell Page, honored by Congress for Fort Donelson bravely, died of starvation in his bed as his elderly wife searched in vain for work. The couple, too proud to seek aid, faced dire poverty last night.
Twenty two specific charges of failure in his duties are leveled against William T Jerome district attorney of New York County. The petition for his removal was sent to Governor Hughes in Albany today by a committee of Metropolitan Street Railway stockholders.
Springfield Ohio February 27 Gen J Warren Kiefer was nominated for a third term in congress by Seventh district Republicans here today.
Paris reports that France and the United States deny friction over Haitian revolutionary refugees sheltered at the French consulates in Gonaives and St Marc Hayti. Official denial was issued today.
The Republican state convention met in St Louis to choose four delegates at large for Chicago and eighteen presidential electors.
Hon J N Pearson secretary of state during Governor Fifer’s administration died today in Macomb from apoplexy.
John M. Lapp who for seven years has been in the boot and shoe business sold his interest in Bokemeier & Lapp to Albert O. Kaney. The firm becomes Kaney & Bukemeier. Lapp begins a road salesman position with a Boston shoe house.
Clayton Bast, operated on for appendicitis, is improving nicely at St Francis hospital. His mother, Mrs Mary Bast, is suffering a severe pneumonia attack.
Rotzler's full orchestra will furnish the music for the concert and dance at Germania tonight. The event promises lively tunes and a festive evening for attendees at the Germania hall.
La grippe coughs are dangerous as they frequently develop into pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops the cough but heals and strengthens the lungs so that no serious results need be feared. The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar contains no harmful drugs and is in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes Htol Moogk Wm FF Juugkunz.
A fragmented notice describes a Koois convention featuring a concert and dance at Gietlante Tall. Readable fragments mention event timing and local organizers, with limited other details available.
The Stephenson county Republican central committee met to choose delegates to the state and congressional conventions. Twelve top vote getters named for the state, sixteen for the congressional caucus, with precinct names and members listed. Delegates include Koeller Rush Mack Tage zart L Mekert Younglove Harden Krape Breed Meinert Cowley and Cowley plus others. congressional selection endorsed by a 14 to 10 vote.
The Republican county club room in Freeport Illinois hosts a meeting on Thursday April 16 1908 at 1 30 p m to select two delegates and two alternates for the Republican national convention in Chicago June 16 1908, with representation based on votes for Roosevelt in 1904 and fractions over 150. County delegation details and officers are listed with dates and signatures.
Charles Phillips of JoDaviess County sues C M & St Paul railroad for 15000 for injuries from a 1907 train collision. The case, originally filed in JoDaviess County Circuit Court, was transferred to the United States district court after a hearing before Judge Farrand at Gatena Fed. 1. The petitioner was a passenger who boarded at Redfield South Dakota en route to Sioux City. The suit now rests in the federal court at Freeport.
The Y M C A banquet program is outlined with toast topics by Rev H M Marktey Rev kK OW Emerson and Frank G Barnes A Mortgaged building burning ceremony opens the event The 6 45 pm menu features chicken patties snowflake potatoes scalloped corn bread and butter sandwiches jelly veal salad salted nuts wafers ice cream and assorted cakes An orchestra led by Dr Baumeartner provides music for the dinner next Tuesday at the Y M C A The reception starts 6 15 pm and tickets are selling fast The police ball at Masonic temple drew large crowds with dancing card games and two hundred couples on the floor Mrs Joli Kibbel Mrs J L Yoder Peter Botsard and Dir Burns won card honors
Orbie Overall star pitcher of the Chicago National League club married Miss Ethel Hinson of Englewood. The couple, longtime friends, wed after his World Series success last fall. Mrs Hinson is a noted musician and popular in Englewood society.
A telephoned alert from Misses Wilson on Stephenson street reported burglars at the Trembor residence. Officer Miller found no intruders and only a reflection from street car lights on Trembor windows, as the family was away in the south.
R A Miller of Shannon spent the day in Freeport. Mrs A Neusus of Winslow called on Freeport friends. Mr and Mrs R W Healy were bound for Chicago this evening. Mrs W Dysart and Miss I Dysart of Dixon visited local friends. Frank Fraser Mrs Fraser Miss Fraser and Miss Hutton of Elizabeth were Freeport callers today. Rev William B Stoskopf, visiting relatives here, returned home in the east this morning.
Prof. Dawson will give a dance Friday night at Lexington hall. The Royal Neighbors will host a card party tonight at the K of P hall over the State bank. Haviland china prizes are offered.
Fifty members of the Young People’s Society of St John’s Church gathered for their fifth anniversary banquet last night. Albert Altenbern served as toastmaster for toasts on The Founding of the Society, How Interest May Be Shown, Past Present and Future Outlook, and Society Prophecy, followed by a literary and musical program praising the group’s support and growth of the church.
Local creditors held a meeting with the Robinson Manufacturing Company’s receiver and his attorney. A. B. Fisher of Rockford appeared as counsel for the bankruptcy proceedings.
An advertisement urges readers to try Fo ley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims the remedy can stop irregularities and cure any case within medicine's reach, attributed to H. J. Moogk and Wr. J. Jungkuuz.
The bazaar held for St Vincent or Plitnape benefit closed last evening. It is estimated to have cleared about none. Despite poor reports, the ladies in charge express elation and gratitude for attendees. The crowd grew large and many donated. Bishop Harker and Mrs Harker attended. A Bible class will be entertained at the parish center tonight. All intending attendees of Ciendaes are directed elsewhere. Card party plans and china prizes are announced for tomorrow night.
Sehmitt Wachlin Pfeiffer announces a complete tailoring department with fresh spring patterns. Customers are invited to come in early to select patterns and view the new lines.
The Daily Journal announces its delivery reach across the city, promising Tur Lue in every neighborhood and ensuring service throughout the week to all readers.
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