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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports weather for Illinois predicting rain or snow tonight and probably Sunday. Iowa expects partly cloudy skies tonight and Sunday. The sunrise was at 7:18 a.m. and sunset at 4:40 p.m.
Attorneys in the Thaw trial take a day off to review testimony before Monday morning proceedings open with a brief address by Assistant District Attorney Garvan. The People's case will then be presented and the trial will be brief.
In circuit court Judge overruled motion to quash John McDaniels indictment from December grand jury. Bond set at 2500. Counts 11 17 19 sustained. others dismissed or altered. Issue focused on jury selection method and witness list on indictment back. Trial likely at March or June term. defendant remains free.
At Barnsley England January 11 a crowd stampede in a theatre crushed sixteen people to death including several children in arms. Many others injured. There was no danger or fire.
An early hours blaze at the Parker building on Fourth Avenue and Nineteenth Street killed four men, including three firefighters. About five million dollars in property was destroyed as a floor collapse trapped the crew amid driving rain.
New York January 11 The weekly clearing house statement reports a surplus reserve above the required 25 percent for the first time since October. The surplus amounts to 6 084 000 dollars as of today marking a reversal in the stringency.
Berlin dated Jan 11 reports order prevailing after yesterday’s manhood suffrage protests in Prussia. Police remain in force at strategic points around the city to maintain quiet and security during the day.
Chicago Jan 11 closing quotations show May wheat at 1.0554 May corn 60 May oats 334 75 May pork 8137 May riba 1.05 May lard 87.22 Cattle at Union Stock Yards steady with beeves 83.85 to 86.25 stockers feeders 2.26 to 4.15 cows heifers 1.30 to 4.50 hogs 27.00 to 5 lower light 4.10 to 4.40 mixed 4.10 to 4.45 heavy 4.10 to 4.45 rough 4.10 to 4.20 bulk sales 4.30 to 4.37 sheep 3.50 to 5.65 Quotations from F J Miner Co room 204 205 Rice Building C D Anderson resident manager.
William Burkeham of Rock Island and now this city accepts the post as manager of the new Dixon roller skating rink.
C L Ewing general superintendent of the Illinois Central arrived in Freeport this morning aboard train 32 and departed for Chicago on train 6 at 1 10 pm. He had traveled from the west visiting Central lines as far east as Sioux City Iowa and Sioux Falls South Dakota. In Freeport he spent most of his time at Wallace yards and the Freeport shops.
A petition to declare Illinois Light & Fuel Company of Rockford bankrupt was filed with the city clerk of the United States court. The petition, signed by C M Danielson Guntaf Johnconu and C O Carlson of Rockford, lists claims over 500 for goods wares work and labor and money loaned. No receiver petition has been filed.
Stephen A. Douglas encampment No 100 I O O F installed officers last evening with J G Ulrich acting as deputy in charge of the ceremony. The encampment remains flourishing in membership and finances, crediting its German founders for the financial strength and influence in the city.
Clinton, Illinois pitcher F C Ducker has informed that he wants to wear the Freeport uniform next season. He trained here two years ago but did not get a chance to prove himself. Since then he has played independent ball and built a strong record.
The First Baptist church ladies hold a rummage sale January 16 17 18 in the Rice building on Galena street featuring clothing furniture books new aprons and dressing sacques for sale. Phone contacts are Mrs Heitler red 708 Mrs Schofield 492 and Mrs Myers white 902. Ladies asked to bring articles to the building Tuesday afternoon.
Charles G. Steffen shows high quality lead and blackjack from Freeport Developing mine at New Diggins Wis at Dr L G Voigt's office. He and many Freeporters will attend the Tri State Mining association meeting in Galena on Friday Jan 17.
Robert Schwarz of John Schwarz & Sons underwent an appendicitis operation with his condition initially critical. He passed a good night and a steady improvement is confidently expected. Cc. C. Strohacker is also improving rapidly.
George FP. Goldschmidt appeared before Magistrate Bentley on a warrant charging cruelty to animals. The case was continued for ten days with Goldschmidt giving a bond for his appearance.
A Monday night Eastern Star meeting will install officers and be followed by a social and card party for members, husbands and wives. Re teas will be served.
The annual county teachers institute will be in Freeport from March 23 to 27. Sept Grove has secured several able speakers ensuring an engaging program and a successful meeting, likely surpassing last year.
In circuit court this morning both parties in M. Lane et al v Hannah Andrews et al were allowed to file new petitions answers and amendments. The order permits updated filings to proceed, reflecting ongoing litigation and potential strategic adjustments by both sides.
Mrs. R. W. Healy reports seeing a bluejay this morning on Cottonwood street. The remark notes January weather in Illinois and jokes a trip south may not be needed.
Residents enjoy a chilly afternoon at Taylor Park rink with lively skating scenes and families gathering for outdoor recreation. The feature highlights public ice time and neighborhood engagement around the community rink.
New York on January 11 reports a marriage license granted to Miss Gladys Moore Vanderbilt and Count Lazazio Jeno Maria Henrik Simon Seechenyi of Hungary. The ceremony and settlement details were not disclosed in the brief notice.
Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a safe remedy for la grippe coughs that can lead to pneumonia. The ad claims it strengthens the lungs, prevents serious outcomes, and contains no harmful drugs in a yellow package. Sold by Hi J Moogk and Wim F Jungkunaz.
Men's work or dress shoes offered at two dollars with no Saturday sales at one dollar sixty five cents or any other shoe priced to drop sixteen cents from the dollar. Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer. 19d 36
The YMCA meeting tomorrow will feature Rev J W Hicks who leads the revival at the U B church. The program begins at 3 30 with music by a quartet and includes Miss Marie Karnist at the piano studio 62 Onk Place.
Jos B Frick, painter of carriages, automobiles, wagons and sign writing, operates at 174 Mechanic Street. Local tradesman offers custom painting, lettering and decorative work for vehicles and commercial signs.
A Saturday promotion from Schmidt Wachlin & Pfeiffer offers men and women leather shoes priced at 1.26 dollars, down from 1.60. Notation reads Saturday January lith with shop details and dates.
Florence township residents asked to visit Stetfen and Seyfarths store every Saturday for tax collection. L-sillw MicHarkn LAMM is noted in the message.
A special sale on coats for ladies and children is advertised at Huss Kinley’s, running from the first to the sixth day of the month. The notice highlights discounted outerwear for families and emphasizes limited stock.
Several hundred fine priyhousees and cyclamen are in full bloom and offered at reasonable prices at Louis Bauscher's green houses on Adams street. A choice lot of cut flowers is available. Visitors welcome. take Carroll street car to the greenhouses. Phones No 306. Freeport Market Garden and Greenhouses. 1-9dlw
A gasoline powered motor car to run between Freeport and Madison on 62 miles of Illinois Central tracks is scheduled to debut Monday. Union Pacific built 25 similar cars costing about 18000 dollars each, promising cheaper, quicker service than steam and possibly reshaping interurban competition in the middle west.
Clinton Maine resident Mr ELE Chamberlain testifies the salve cures piles chapped hands and old sores without scarring. The product sells for 250 at Joseph Emouert’s drug store.
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