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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1909
Page
1
Chicago report says snow in the north and rain in the south tonight and Sunday. The Associated Press notes temperatures and moisture may affect travel across Illinois, northern Iowa, and Wisconsin as a winter system moves through the Midwest.
Miss Ethel Ranson, 25, was shot and killed as Lantern and Ranson family members clashed in Williamstown Kentucky. Six others were wounded, two seriously, in the early street confrontation that erupted from a feud between the two families.
Six of the number were sentenced to hang February 19 at Union City Tenn. Two received life terms in the penitentiary. Attorneys for the defense immediately gave notice of appeal to the state supreme court.
President-Elect Taft enjoys a southern barbecue at the Beech Island Farmers' club gathering in Augusta, Georgia, drawing attention away from other affairs. The event took place today as Taft mingled with local farmers.
Closing board of trade quotations May wheat 10674 May corn 61434 May oats 5134 Jan pork 1635 Jan lard 942 Jan ribs 845. Union stock yards market cattle 100 steady beef prices 400 to 7 60 stockers feeders 2 85 to 5 15 cows heifers 1 75 to 5 15 hogs 18,000 down 6 40 to 6 96 mixed 6 25 heavy 5 70 to 6 30 rough 5 70 to 5 85 bulk sales 5 80 to 6 6 sheep 20,000 8 10 to 5 85.
Harry Welch, ten years manager of Wright clothing store, left today for Des Moines. On Monday he becomes buyer for the Frankel Clothing company, a position with great responsibility. Friends here wish him success.
H. C. Rich, longtime foreman of Illinois Central shops in this city and now master mechanic for the I C G and Y M V roads at Memphis, is spending the day in Freeport. He is accompanied by Mrs. Sich.
The Maurer company conducted an automobile sale at its Exchange street office this afternoon. Several machines were purchased as a largely attended event.
George Zipf, the son of Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Zipf, entertained a number of friends at luncheon today in celebration of his seventh birthday.
Tax collection will occur every Saturday at Lilly and Foss on Galena Street. PHiLIte Michael is appointed collector for this district. The notice directs residents to pay assessed taxes at the store location on Saturdays.
The Spering Baier brewery case unfolds as defense and plaintiff question whether George Brokhausen was a willing buyer of Henry Baier’s interests. Testimony shows cash on hand at a German bank around 12 to 16 thousand dollars. Cross examination delves into alleged conversations about loans, settlements, and witness compensation, with Brokhausen denying specifics but acknowledging the party’s dispute over who should finance the purchase.
In court, Baier testified about a contemplated sale and a suit discussion. He stated his interest valued at 100000 dollars while Brokhausen offered 95000 dollars, which Baier refused.
Billy Kane, long sought leader of a gang that robbed an Illinois Central freight car last June, has been arrested in Belvidere. Other members were already convicted and serving or have served terms. Kane had evaded officers by moving frequently but returned home and was captured at Chief Silk’s instigation. He awaits transfer to Freeport for trial, with a hearing expected Monday.
The U S House, led by Tawney, votes to probe the year’s appropriations for detective frauds and prosecution efforts. Senate appropriations chiefs appoint a subcommittee to review Roosevelt’s references to the secret service in his annual message.
The Freeport Teachers Institute will run five days starting Monday March 22 at the High school. Supt. Grove has hired three top educators as instructors: Dr. Ruric N. Roark of Kentucky, Dr. Samuel C. Schmucker of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Charles Mengeny of Wisconsin. State Superintendent Francis G. Blair plans to attend during institute week and participate in the program.
Coroner Weirick in Jo Daviess county conducted an inquest Friday over the body of John Smith 24 living with his brother Paul six miles southeast of Scales Mound. Death caused by self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday afternoon. Smith died Friday morning at eight. A brother of the deceased had been accidentally shot by another brother about a year ago.
Springfield Illinois January 9 The Republican state committee has been called to meet Tuesday morning to decide on party action regarding the proposed governorship contest and the impasse between the house and senate since Thursday.
A farmer named S. M. Shaney north of the city had a team of horses hitched to a light spring wagon on Exchange Street. They became frightened around 11 o clock and broke loose, running for blocks before being stopped. The only damage was slight harness breaks.
Freeport lodge No 442 Knights of Pythias meets in castle hall Monday evening for business and work. All knights are cordially invited.
A brief home economics note touts White Lily and Plymouth flour as the choice that makes housewives glad. It urges readers to ask their dealer for these brands.
An old classified line for Brokhausen and Hill promotes overcoats now priced at 19.50, with earlier mentions of 315.00 and 18.00 figures and notes “All new and desirable styles” from The New Store.
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