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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
6
The Associated Press reports simple fair conditions tonight and Sunday with warmer spell. In the west and central districts the weather turns fair tonight with slowly rising temperatures through Sunday.
Tokio dispatch reports Premier Samji in a speech stating the immigration issue is largely settled with Canada and he expects a satisfactory understanding with the United States.
Baltimore AP report states George W. Billups proprietor of the Billups hotel and his wife were instantly killed early today when thrown from an automobile in a wreck. The tragedy occurred in Baltimore on January 19 as the two were riding together.
The Julius Mar quessee warehouse burned early today in Janesville Wisconsin destroying tobacco in cases and causing about two hundred thousand dollars in losses.
The Associated Press reports a continuing surge of emigrants returning to Europe from New York with January totals expected to vastly exceed January last year. The movement reflects a strong trend of departing for European destinations during the period.
Joliet January 18 Associated Press Robeson hall the headquarters of the champion drill team of Modern Woodmen of America was destroyed by a fire early today leaving the organization without its main meeting and drill center and causing significant property loss for the group and its members
Colonel John I. Handley supreme vice president of the Fraternal Union of America died yesterday in Denver from appendicitis at an unspecified age. The AP report notes his high office and the sudden illness leading to his death.
Sixty victims of last Monday's theatre fire were buried today in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. The item also includes the day’s market report with closing prices for grains and livestock, followed by miscellaneous ads and notices.
In Chicago on January 18 John R. Walsh was found guilty of misappropriating funds from the Chicago National Bank. The law prescribes a prison term of not less than five years, with no option to pay a fine instead. A new trial motion was filed by attorney John S. Miller. Judge Anderson set the hearing for February 4. Walsh remains free on $59,000 bond.
The Local Clerks Union No 1044 will hold its annual midwinter dance at Germania hall next Wednesday January 22. Ciblers six piece orchestra will provide music. Tickets cost 25 cents and large ticket sales indicate a strong turnout. committees will manage check room floor door and ticket duties to ensure comfort for all attendees.
The Freeport Shakespeare society meets Monday evening with Misa Porter. The Young People's society of the First Baptist church hosts a lemon social in the church parlors. A record party by Freeport Division, Nov. 200, G. FT. A. to the BH. of L. K. is set for Wednesday at Odd Fellows hall with 15 cent admission. Florence Opera directors arrived from Florence Station and purchased a silk banner for their manager Atarias Crow. Grace Episcopal holds Sunday vesper services at 4:30 with preparatory addresses for confirmation and an invitation to submit questions to the rector.
Waddams tax collector Oscar Kleckler turned over 80 dollars to the county treasurer this morning, the first Fre turas of the year, and the amount is noted as strong for this early in the season. Married by Magistrate Jease Jones and J Ernest Musser of Dixon received a marriage license Friday afternoon and wed, Magistrate Bentley officiating. Jessie Jones and J Ernest Musser listed in notices.
A involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed with the U S district court against Robinson Manufacturing by Fidelity Trust and National Union Bank of Kansas City through their attorneys. The filing claims insolvency and a receiver currently holds the business with certain creditors favored and seeks to transfer the case to federal court with Receiver W E Fry retained.
Movements of Freeport people and friends include William Ratz spending a day in Chicago, Mrs J McCoy visiting Chicago, O H Wright leaving for an eastern trip, Robert Gibler doing business at Dixon, L C Merry of Decatur transacting in Freeport, Miss Margaret Cox visiting Dubuque, A L Watts of Rockford visiting, E O Reynolds of Marseilles on business, L H Bosman of Afalkey calling, Mrs J Thresher travelling to Belvidere, Michael Gleason of Dubuque visiting Breeport, H B Erb returning from Missouri land deal, George F Stanbrook former sheriff of Lia county visiting, Mrs Nellie Jones going to Marshalltown, Mrs O L Boken of Rochelle visiting, James Smith of Clinton renewing acquaintances, G G Crane in city for Rockford & Interurban, Crane formerly with Allis-Chalmers, and local personalities briefly noted.
Funeral plans for Hon. D. C. Stover are outlined with remains to lie in state from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Several representatives from major companies announce they will attend. Rev. C. W. McCaskill to deliver the sermon with Rev. H. W. Beynon assisting as the service follows the public viewing and funeral arrangements.
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