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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Illinois will see snow flurries or rain tonight and Saturday with a rising temperature by Saturday. Wisconsin and Iowa weather show snow flurries to none or Saturday with warmer conditions on Saturday.
Associated Press dispatches report hat factories in New Jersey Orange and Connecticut towns New Milford South Norwalk among others walking out after employers ban union labels. Four thousand New Jersey workers quit, with similar actions in Connecticut shops.
J B F Rin e hart, former cashier and vice president of the Farmers and Drovers National Bank of Waynesburg, Pa., was convicted in federal court of wrecking the bank. He received a fifteen year prison sentence.
Ashland Wisconsin January 15 Mrs Nathan Sherrard and her four young children died in a lumber camp shanty fire south of Ashland this morning. Sherrard was horribly burned as the blaze destroyed the dwelling.
Washington January 15 by unanimous vote the house committee on naval affairs recommended restoring marines to ships in the navy despite the president's opposition. Associated Press reports the committee action reversing presidential policy.
Citizens' Commercial Association restates booster day goals to reach five hundred members. Secretary Shearer and the membership committee expect most new members by evening as many have signified intent to join. Achieving the target would make Freeport one of the largest associations in the region.
Mrs. W. H. Diemer is confined to her home with tonsillitis. Joseph Edwards is confined to his home with rheumatism.
In circuit court Judge Baume granted a new trial in the Bering-Baier matter, finding the plaintiff's evidence insufficient and noting the likelihood of reversal on higher appeal. The Boehner case was dismissed for the term after an amended declaration and unsettled damages prospects emerged. A Freeport Telephone case and a Stover will matter proceed with hearings and guardianship questions.
Associated Press report from Flushing New York dated January 15 states Thorn ton Jenkins Hains and his brother Captain Peter C Hains were acquitted by a jury in the murder case of William E Annis.
The Woman's club will open tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 instead of 3 o'clock, adjusting the start time to accommodate members.
The J. A. Botdorf wagon shop at 59 South Ga let churns out 240 wagons yearly for grocers and medicine retailers, with much of Freeport’s trade using its wagons. Stover Engine Works runs a day and night shift to meet extraordinary demand, while John Deere Plow Co of Moline has taken over Stover Engine business in the southwestern states.
The speaker recalls Freeport era and the Freeport Doctrine as a turning point. He urges residents to support the city by purchasing locally made goods and investing in Freeport, to help grow the town into a major city. The chosen slogan emphasizes Freeport products and local buying.
Samuel Carter, formerly a resident and conductor on the Illinois Central railroad between this city and Chicago, is in town renewing acquaintances. Now with Rio Grande in Colorado, he circulates between Denver and Salida. He arrived from Florida where he spent the month with his mother.
County superintendent of schools Prof. Cyrus Grove will give his lecture Be Good to Live With before the Woman's Club on Saturday the 16th. Mrs. H. D. Bentley will sing. Boys' overcoats in sizes $10 and $12 offered for $7.95 at the BE. & W.
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