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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
1
The forecast notes mostly fair conditions for Illinois tonight and Thursday with slight cooling tonight and a warming trend on Thursday. Iowa likewise predicts fair skies tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures Thursday. Sunrise at 7:18 a.m. and sunset at 4:38 p.m.
At a noteholders meeting in London on January 8 a receiver was to be appointed to maintain status quo while mortgage bonds are prepared and a stockholders vote sought anAG reorganization. In St Paul on January 8 Judge Sanborn approved A B Stickney and C A J Smith of St Paul as receivers for the Chicago Great Western railroad.
Washington January 8. Assistant Secretary Oliver of the War Department has asked governors to name one representative from each state or territory’s national guard to take the competitive examination for appointment as second lieutenant in the regular army.
August Heinze, former president of Mercantile National Bank, was arraigned in New York before Federal Judge Chatfield and pleaded not guilty to charges of overcertification of checks. Bail of 50,000 dollars set yesterday remained in place as the case proceeded.
Washington January 8 a subcommittee of the house committee on banking and currency completed a draft to increase currency elasticity and will report the bill favorably to the full committee. Chairman Fowler led the drafting and core conclusions were reached today.
The report lists closing prices for May wheat corn oats and fats for pork lard and hogs at Chicago markets plus cattle beef and sheep quotes. It also includes scattered Board of Trade quotations with opening highs lows and misread numbers from FE Miner Co and Rice Building. The OCR text is fragmentary and mixes several commodity categories with unclear figures.
Florence township residents are reminded that tax collection will occur every Saturday at the Stetfen and Seyfarth store. The message notes a collection agent named Micnann Damm will oversee the process.
W E Fry receiver for Robinson Manufacturing Co met in Kansas City with attorneys and creditors of Consolidated Implement Co to discuss liquidating three allied firms. They reviewed notes and dealer paper backed by the firms, and projected possible recovery levels, noting potential 25 percent returns and questions over surety by Robinson. Receivership chiefs, Duke in Kansas City and Willis in Minneapolis, supervise assets and liabilities.
Charles E Cross once a Western Union conductor now with the C M and St Paul and for twenty years ran a Marion Iowa to Kansas City passenger train. He is in town for Winneshiek lodge Odd Fellows sixtieth anniversary and will receive a veteran jewel this evening. He stays with Mr and Mrs Lied on High street, Mrs Lied is his wife sister.
Miss Carrie Rodemeyer of Sterling, niece of John and Fred Rodemeyer, underwent an operation today. condition described as serious. Robert Schwarz of John Schwarz & Son is reported quite ill and likely to be operated on for appendicitis. Mrs Caroline Snyder, mother of Mrs Arthur Rodemeler, is recovering from grip.
Marriage license entry lists Walter G Taylor of Spring Grove and Lillie S Klasse of the same town with a stated date of 24. The record records a union license issued to these individuals to wed.
A personal note says Charles Nieman is home on a visit. A. J. McNeil of Des Moines was a business caller here today.
Real estate transfer recorded for Mary E Neidigh selling part of section 34 in Harlem township to Henry Keestenbader for 1650 dollars.
The Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman's Relief Corps held installations led by Gen. Smith D. Atkine and Mrs. Mac Brannen. Officers named include President Mrs. Emma McLees and Secretary Mrs. Reka Molter. A supper followed, with contributions from corps members, reinforcing the corps’ aid to the Grand Army post. Rinaldo Lodge No. 98 K of P. elected W. Meye, W. T. Davis, J. L. Smith, and others for leadership roles, including Master of Work W. H. Irvin and Master of Exchequer H. H. Hinene.
Newly elected Eagles officers were installed at a meeting in the Seitz building hall on Galena Street. Past Worthy President Bauscher supervised the installation. After the exercises a light lunch was served.
The order of Mutual Protection will elect officers tomorrow night, to be followed by the transaction of other important business.
A smooth operator defrauded Cramer & Luecke by cashing two checks with a stranger posing as a Columbia Phone employee. One check for 24 dollars was endorsed to the firm and drawn on Second National Bank by H. Fay. the other by W. H. Robinson. Both names are fictitious. Police have a description but cannot locate him. he may have left the area.
A Rock Island city council ordinance introduces a special election to raise the saloon license fee to 1000 dollars. The vote is scheduled for February 11, the second Tuesday in February. Alderman Lawler submitted the measure, drawn by the city attorney, with Mayor Schaffer backing the plan and anticipated broad public support.
Sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral of the late Mrs. S. J. Best. The services were conducted by the Rev. HOOL Moore, with interment in the city cemetery.
There is good skating at the Taylor Park rink with smooth ice and ample space for skaters of all ages. Local families enjoy the winter pastime as temperatures stay cold and daylight shortens.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says the product raised his health level by improving stomach liver and bowel function. If the pills disappoint buyers during trial a refund is offered at Joseph Emmert’s drug store for 25 cents.
The Freeport Business Men's Association discussed forming a park district and park commission to cover about twenty five square miles beyond the city. Voters in adjacent townships would decide, with officials urging early action to preempt rising land costs and future improvements.
January clearing sale on all winter garments at Huss and Kinleys with discounts across coats hats and sweaters. Customers urged to visit the shop for reduced prices and limited stock across remaining winter lines.
The Daily Journal announces delivery to any part of the city for 10 cents a week, outlining convenient service and coverage area for readers seeking home delivery.
A special sale announces coats for ladies and children at Huss Winley’s store from sizes 1 to 6d wide. Shoppers are invited to savings on fashionable outerwear with limited stock and season discounts.
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