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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
1
Associated Press reports clearning skies and cooler temperatures tonight with fair conditions Friday. Iowa predicts fair tonight and Friday with warmer conditions in the west. Wisconsin expects fair tonight and Friday, turning colder tonight and warmer in the extreme west.
The Chicago crib disaster fuels fear of a rising death count. Coroner Hoffman reports 47 bodies at the morgue with payroll discrepancies. Nineteen additional workers are listed as not on payroll but said to have worked by day. Of 39 injured, five are serious. Sewer and Tunnel Miners’ Assn President Andra warns the list could reach 100.
A cloudburst at Angeles camp washed out nine houses, killed a Chinaman, and flooded part of the town after nearly two inches of rain fell last night in Stockton California.
The National Model License league met in Louisville for a three day session. Officials reported plans for standards and training programs and discussed upcoming events and eligibility criteria.
James H. Sage, promoted to the American Express SOMIp REY agency at De Kalb, will leave Freeport tomorrow or Saturday morning to assume duties in the new field. His successor, August W. Thode, arrived this morning to take charge of his work in Freeport.
Mr. Thomas A. Hawes of Willner Bros. arrives to spend a few days with Freeport store manager John A. Wolf. Hawes notes strong general business across the states Willners cover, with a very satisfactory outlook.
W 8S Smith of the Doty district bought a pair of fine thoroughbred Shorthorns from Howard Rosenstiel of Freeport. Rosenstiel then purchased a thoroughbred Shorthorn calf back from Smith, who had acquired it earlier at G A Walker's stock sale.
The Cramer Stevens contest case has been continued until Monday next. On that day the arguments on the disputed ballots will be heard.
Mrs Maggie Reintz Buttel, 24, wife of a prominent local farmer, died at 2 am after a brief illness worsened by a weak constitution from a measles infection a year earlier. She was born Nov 10 1884 in German Valley and married March 1908 to Heiko E Buttel. Funeral will be held Saturday at noon. Other notes cover John O Garr, Rockford alderman, who died after a skull fracture from a wagon accident.
Obituary notes the death of a long time teamster and public advocate. Survived by a widow and six children: Jack Fairbanks Alaska Will Brooklyn Albert Charles Tom Katherine Chicago. His mother and two sisters Sweigert Beaver Dam and Keeley Chicago. He served the old Third ward in the council in 1902 and 1903.
Dirksen and Towsley have been awarded the mill work contract for the Henney Buggy company project near the Robinson plant. The Freeport firm secured the job, indicating high local workmanship. They are to begin furnishing within ten days as the cellar frames will be ready by then.
Springfield January 21 joint session resumes balloting for United States senator with small changes across ballots. Hopkins leads then Stringer gains, several candidates receive scattered votes. session adjourns to next Tuesday. Madison Wisconsin May Investigate
The Ladies Aid society of the First M. E. church held an afternoon meeting noting substantial progress in aiding the church. Members reported $475 paid toward the church debt during the year and re elected officers received thanks for their service. Officers named: President Mrs J S Stark Vice President Mrs John Lapp Secretary Mrs A N Waite Treasurer Mrs Frank Towsleys Superintendent of Work Department Mrs Clara Kirk Brown Aprons were made for sale at Mrs Brown's.
Charles Foss of Cedarville captured first prize at the State Dairymen's association convention in Clin ton. His win came amid strong competition, credited to scientific herd care methods. Foss's herd has been studied by experts including W. J. Fraser of the University of Nanols.
The Freeport high school basketball team will travel to Dixon tomorrow night to face Dixon High School in the YMCA gym. Both teams appear evenly matched, but Freeport aims to win and return home with the honors. Probable Freeport lineup includes Ord y at center Oy man and Daily at forwards Law yer and Cooper at guards.
Federal Judge Sanborn names Royal Trust company of Chicago receiver for Illinois Straw Products of Rock Falls in foreclosure proceedings. Harold Henry, noted artist, performs tomorrow evening at the YMCA at 8:18. Tickets fifty cents. Di Hams and Bacon from Mann's claim old fashioned cure.
Mrs Melvin Hill departed this morning for Dixon and will return tonight with her husband who was hurt near Dixon Tuesday night. He is reported improving rapidly and serious injury is not now expected.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns and injuries, claiming instant relief and pain elimination. It mentions Burgas Scalda Brurgas and a list of skin ailments, and promotes purchase at Joseph Emmert's for 25 cents.
Tickets for the Harold Henry concert may be obtained at Brown and Dollmeyer's book store or at the Y M C A, where seats may be reserved for 10 cents extra. Tickets cost 50 cents.
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