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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
8
In county court tomorrow attorneys will present arguments on 88 disputed ballots in the Cramer Stevene contest. Cramer currently leads by 41 votes on undisputed ballots, and must gain a bit over a quarter of the 88 to maintain his lead and win the circuit clerk post.
Mrs Isabella Davis of New York City will address the W C T U on social unity at the regular meeting in the Y M C A parlors Thursday afternoon January 21 at 3 o'clock. All women who have not heard Mrs Davis are urged to attend and bring other women.
Fragmentary list of individuals with partial affiliations and initials including D. E. Shafer, Lena M. Bradley, Spencer G. Kunkle, Lucy A. Small, LeRoy Sherwood, Nellye Kennigon and others shown with scattered town and state references, implying a local notice or directory snippet.
The L A to the B of L EB will host a card party at the ICCF hall on March 17 afternoon. Sponsored by this organization, the event promises to be a delightful affair and aims to be the premier St Patrick's day party of the season.
Andrew Phillips employed by Bales and Heck harvesting ice was injured this afternoon when he fell on an ice pick penetrating his hip. Dr. W. B. Peck attended and the man was taken to St. Francis hospital.
A. H. Hartman of Cedarville reports the sale of his farm to Mr. Zurbriggen of Darlington Wisconsin. Possession is set for March 1 with Hartman moving to Freeport to establish his future home.
Mrs. M. M. Baumgartner learned late yesterday that her sister Mrs. Etta Kephart of Toledo is seriously ill. She departed on the Milwaukee train for Toledo in the afternoon.
W. J. McAdam of Rockford formerly Rochelle filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Freeport. Liabilities are listed at 2022.40 dollars with assets of 250 dollars.
James Farnum transfers lots 4 and 9 block 1 in William O Wrights second addition for 1000 dollars. Joseph Emmert sells part lot 5 in Powell and Waddells subdivision to Edith M Cook for 5000 dollars.
Sheriff Milner departed early for Joliet with Fred Bingner in custody. Bingner was convicted and sentenced on a charge of robbing C. M. & St. P. freight cars.
Miss Nellye Kennison and LeRoy Sherwood were married late this afternoon at the parsonage of St Marys church by Rev Fr Leydon.
Chief Silk, previously confined to his home due to illness, is reported to be much improved after several days of care. No further details provided.
Misa Lucy A. Small and Spencer G. Kunkle both of McConnell were married by Justice Goddard this morning in a local ceremony.
Dixon January 19 report states R P Ockenga state agent of the Williamsburg City Fire Insurance company Brooklyn N Y western branch at Freeport adjusted the loss on Wm Girton property destroyed by fire January 18. The building and property were insured for $2 000 and the policy will be added in full.
Closing board of trade quotes show May wheat 107.34, May corn 61.%, Jan pork 17.35, hogs 62,000 with 10 lower, cattle 31,000 down 10-15, sheep 20,000 steady to 10 lower, and miscellaneous grain and futures data from C D Anderson.
A joint banquet for Knights of the Arena and their ladies is announced for Tuesday evening February 16. Members must be current to attend. those dropped for non payment can reinstate at the headquarters. Also notes on clerks to dance tonight and a large Retail Clerks union dance at Germania hall tonight.
Mrs Gilbert Woodruff widow of a former Rockford mayor and banker died at the Woodruff home 510 South Third street at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening. She was born September 20 1823 in Bellville Ontario Canada and was in her eighty sixth year. She married three times first to William Ruger of Albany New York second to L H Todd of Watertown New York came to Rockford with Mr Todd in 1836 and lived there until his death. She later married Gilbert Woodruff in Chicago January 23 1879.
Last evening a public installation of officers for the Stars of Equity was conducted by Supreme President Louis Bauscher with the local lodge drill team. Local and supreme officers spoke, followed by a musical and literary program and banquet. A number attended.
About fifty Busy Bee lodge of Rebekahs I C O F traveled to Pecatonica for an initiation night. Ten candidates received the initiatory degree. A banquet followed the ceremony. Many locals and a large number of visitors from surrounding towns attended.
Upcoming event listing notes a social dance hosted by Prof Dawson's class on January 22. The item outlines a campus activity with no further details on venue time or participants.
Brief notice listing a one room heated flat at Senate Hotel and a two story building on Van Buren Street available for rent. Gas stove installed in the flat unit. Monthly rent set by Marvin. Inquiries directed to Fred Dorman for details.
Prof soudans clairvoyants at 71 Douglas Ave two doors east of Chicago St announce they have gone to Warren for 5 days and will return to Freeport Monday January 25. They invite all who have not had opportunity to call on them. Readings cost $1.00.
The Journal reports on the 1909 Stephenson County Farmers Institute noting attendees found value in discussions and that more frequent meetings would boost practical, applied knowledge. It critiques slow permanent road progress, urges state aid, sensible road contracts, and cautions against letting property owners dabble in road work.
It remarks that Drugeist J. M. Hawking of Mound City Kan trusted Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach trouble. The ad claims the remedy is guaranteed to work and offers a free trial bottle by sending address to Pepsin Syrup Co. Monticello Ill. It sells through druggists at 60 cents and one dollar per bottle.
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