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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports rain or snow tonight in Illinois with colder temperatures by Saturday. Iowa expects rain or snow tonight, colder in the south and west, with fair and colder conditions eastward and south. Sunrise 7:18 a.m., sunset 4:40 p.m.
The Thaw trial in New York opened with one new juror and four absentees from yesterday returning. Seven permanent and five temporary jurors remained in the box at luncheon, while two vacancies still needed filling after three temporary jurors were sworn post recess.
Thousands of socialists gathered outside the Prussian Landtag in Berlin to press for manhood suffrage in electing members. Police dispersed the demonstrators as Prince Von Buelow opposed secret voting and urged reform without full manhood suffrage. Voerwort, a socialist organ, declares the hour has struck for mass representation.
Montreal January 10 The Associated Press reports President Shaughnessy of the Canadian Pacific says a circulating rumor that CP intends purchasing or taking over the Chicago Great Western railway is absolutely without foundation.
A navy department dispatch reports the torpedo boat destroyer flotilla has arrived at Pernam buco Brazil on its way to the Pacific coast. The move signals continued naval presence in South Atlantic waters as part of broader Pacific operations.
Adams county treasurer B A McCoy proposes a state organization of county treasurers. He asks for opinions on holding a meeting in Springfield before assessors begin work, suggesting March 6, to share methods for handling routine office duties across offices.
Trustees invite bids for the Galena avenue and Carroll Street church project. Bids on the whole or on three parts excavation cement foundation and superstructure are requested. Plans and specifications available from C. M. Rohrbaugh 199 State Street. Phone Black 678. Sealed bids due January 20 at 2 PM. Rights reserved to reject any and all proposals.
Harriet Pattee Blanchard wife of Charles D. Blanchard died at her Galena street home in Freeport after a long illness. She was born May 10, 1834 in Darien New York and married in 1853. Survived by husband eleven children four living in Illinois Chicago and New York City and nine grandchildren. Funeral planned from Galena street home with interment at city cemetery.
Mr EB E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine reports Bucklin's Arica Salve cured piles and healed a sore without scarring after applying it to hands and a sore. Sold for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
A special sale offers coats for ladies and children at Huss and Kinley s store. Shoppers are invited to take advantage of discounted prices on a selection of outerwear amid the promotional event.
A 13 year old girl Lydia Lebitsamer was robbed near Henney Bue gy plant on Chicago street after a would be helper offered to carry packages. The purse and money were taken. A separate incident later that evening involved a well known businessman who was approached by a stranger matching a prior robber’s description near Williams and Chicago streets.
Engineer Nelson Backus saved his wife and boarders on Washington Street after escaping coal gas from the furnace nearly suffocated them. Mrs Backus awoke with a headache, the daughter aided, and a boarder faded near the door before the gas was detected. A doctor treated the family as authorities investigated the faulty furnace.
The annual meeting of German Valley State Bank stockholders elected directors Henry W. Cotiman Louis Fosha Heye Heeren trist Ludwig Reint Poppen George Denekas and Isaiah Cotfiman. Officers chosen were President Henry W. Coffan Vice President Heye Heeren and Cashier Louis Fosha.
Edward Schluiz is confined to his home by an attack of tonsillitis. The brief notice notes his illness and temporary absence from daily duties in the household.
Several hundred fine primrose and cyclamen are in full bloom offered at reasonable prices at Louis Bauscher's greenhouses on Adams Street. A choice log of cut flowers. We will pay you to come and see them. Visitors welcome. Take Carroll Street car direct to greenhouses. Both phones No 306.
Freeport saengerbund views a Northwestern saengerfest as likely if La Crosse abandons plans for an auditorium. La Crosse faces delays or denial on a building project, risking loss to nearby St Paul or Freeport. Negotiations continue as plans shift from a local stock option and tent venue to possible alternative arrangements.
J B Prick, a painter of carriages wagons and automobiles, operates at 174 Mechanic Street. The notice lists his craft and location in a brief historical business item.
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