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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
1
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with rising temperatures in Illinois. Iowa and Wisconsin also expect partly cloudy skies with warmer conditions tonight and Saturday.
A blaze in Portland Maine gutted city hall and the police building housing municipal and county offices and courts. The flames endangered lives and destroyed records dating back over a century. Loss estimated at 1 million dollars, not counting papers in the registry of deeds lost with the fire.
Samuel R. Hamill of Terre Haute Indiana, counsel for John R Walsh in the bankers trial, died in Chicago today from pneumonia after Beatrice Metcalf fired several shots as he left the courtroom.
New York police court motion halted proceedings in the Thaw trial as witnesses for the defense failed to appear, prompting a postponement until Monday. The absence delays the case and shifts the schedule amid intense public attention.
Hook of Holland reports all missing passengers and crew from the steamer Amsterdam have been brought in safely at noon today. The recovery confirms a resolve to reunite families and ensure public safety after the incident.
Hayti revolutionists have seized Port de Paix a town thirty five miles west of Cape Haytien on January 24. Port au Prince dispatches report the action as part of ongoing unrest with local forces retreating and authorities signaling temporary control by insurgents.
Closing quotations show May wheat at 1.024, May corn 6 134, May oats -bbs, May pork 13.17, May lard 8.00, May ribs 7.00. Cattle 1,500 strong to 10 higher. heifers 1.60 to 4.65. stockers 2.65 to 4.60. Hog volume 35,000, generally 5 higher. range 4.05 to 4.40. Sheep 5,000 strong at 3.25 to 3.50. Opening and high ranges for wheat corn oats noted. stock exchange listings include grain and steel stocks with mixed advances and declines.
The suitcase rattled off by John Keesey was won by Jere Riordan, who claimed seat No. 46 on the Illinois Central line.
Two brothers and three marriages plus a baptism marked Thursday night at Oak Street Evangelical Church between 6 and 7. Ida M Tielke meier wed William Kortemeier of Lancaster township. Hattie F Kortemeier wed William H Brandt. Nellie L Brandt wed August C Kortemeier. The three Kortemeier siblings had lived together on the old Freeport area farm. Also noted were wedding anniversaries of Mr and Mrs Walter Schrader and Mr and Mrs Samuel Kuhlemeier. The ceremonies were led by Rev. Wm F Klingbeil.
Mrs. A Baltzer of Orangeville was guest of honor at a turkey dinner hosted by her daughter Mrs. J B Gingrich of Freeport. The event marked the 75th birthday of Mrs. Baltzer who has lived in the county since 1855. Attending were her children and numerous relatives from Chicago Scioto Mills Dakota Orangeville Lena and Freeport and other area towns.
Mrs W R Boyer of Pawnee City Nebraska visited Freeport at the home of Mr and Mrs J R Smith Union street. Fifty ladies gathered yesterday afternoon for a surprise luncheon and pleasant afternoon. Mrs Boyer, wife of a prominent physician, departed for home last evening.
A lively White Shrine afternoon card party yesterday honored attendees with prizes awarded to Mrs. McGantz of Dixon and Mrs. Wicks of Freeport.
Invitations are sent for a party by Freeport Tibunal No 99 of the Fraternal Tribunes on Thursday evening Jan 30 at Odd Fellows hall. Invitations must be presented at the door and cards at 8:30. Refreshments served. Prof Dawson's dancing party also to be held tonight at Lexington hall.
Chief Silk arrived back from Chicago after failing to recover a watch stolen from a Freeport gentleman about three weeks ago. He witnessed Chicago’s mob trouble firsthand and described the police response as fierce and brutal, yet necessary to halt the growing riot.
Notice lists pork roasts and pork chops priced at eight cents per pound at the sausage factory OWOrrrow. Also mentions people visiting the E W for Rhea sale shops.
Fred B. Taylor, an Illinois Central engineer from Freeport, sustained a broken arm after slipping on ice while stepping from a Manchester cab. He was treated locally and expected to return home to Town street, with another engineer taking his train duties.
Prof Willett opens a series with The Preparation of the World for Christianity at the Masonic temple this evening. The country’s most brilliant lecturer, praised from the Pacific coast to New York, draws large audiences and compares to Dr Jowett in London venues. All Bible students urged to attend.
The remains of the late Mantove Way were taken from his home at 163 Winslow Street this noon and conveyed to the Illinois Central depot. They were transported to Sora for interment this afternoon. The Rev H M Markley gave a brief prayer at the house and pallbearers John Ketzler J R Cummins John Ambuster Hugh Williams and B F Newcome accompanied the casket to the depot. Interment took place at Nora.
Mrs Clara C Hall wife of Edward B Hall Freeport agent of American Express Co passed away January 23 after nearly fifty years of devoted service and character Her memory described as beautiful and devoted with future announcements promised
The remains of the late Rev. R. D. Proctor arrived in Freeport last evening and were taken to a vault at the city cemetery this afternoon to be kept until spring when interment will occur. M. H. Wilcoxon arrived in Freeport at noon. L. T. Lemon of Richmond Indiana, brother-in-law of Mrs. Proctor and of Wilcoxon, attended to arrangements. Rev. C. W. McCaskill conducted brief services at the grave.
Monroe Times reports local ice consumers may be supplied with artificial ice next season. Frank Holts Hopple visited Freeport to discuss manufacturing ice there and, if terms are satisfactory, the product will be sold in Monroe along with locally harvested ice. Local ice is adequate for refrigerator use but not deemed healthful for other uses.
The last will and testament of the late Mrs Susan Best has been probated in the county court. After paying all debts, the estate will be divided equally among the children. Executors named are Dros. J Best, Charles A Best, Nellie D Best Sehbaper and Harry Best. Document dated May 8.
The Monroe Times reports residents want the Madison division passenger service restored, despite a successful motor car trial that carries about 100 passengers per trip. Officials say mail and baggage can be moved on freight and that a daily passenger train with baggage and mail cars is likely after February 14.
Harry Wallace an Express company day transfer man is on the sick list and Clyde Altenbern is filling his place as substitute in the office
Tomorrow afternoon Hon. Doug las Pattison will address the Women's club on Our Legislature Past and Present. King's Little Liver Pills promise to wake lazy livers clean the system and clear the skin for biliousness and sick headache at 24 cents. Sold by I J Moogh and C P Gruen ther.
Unclear fragment mentions prices offered at the A and W clearing site and overcourts Viet suits for Milt. L-21. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes can be established from the readable text.
Miss Fannie Yeates Cielir, noted as a versatile Wagner interpreter, appears in a Wagner themed recital titled The Flying Datenman on Tuesday evening. The event offers a rare treat for lovers of good music and Wagner.
Dororthy Brown Treacher of Obinn runs a Gift Shop featuring leather work. Local report notes her shop offerings and craftsmanship.
The notice lists couples with licenses to wed including William Kortemeier of Lancaster age 29 and Ida Vielkemeier of Dakota age 28, with William Brandt of Loran age 24 and Hattie F Kortemeier of Lancaster age 27, August Kortemeier of Lancaster age 27, and Nellie Brandt of Loran. The entry ends with a fragment “renee eh.”
Local ad promotes low prices on school supplies at Patrisa and Kryder's. Offers unspecified discounts for a limited time. Readable text provides no further details on brands or exact items.
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