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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
1
Increasing cloudiness with probable snow and flurries in northern Illinois tonight or Tuesday warmer tonight and south Tuesday. In Iowa party cloudy with snow flurries in the east tonight and colder Tuesday afternoon.
The Thaw defense finished presenting all testimony this morning. Chief counsel Mr Littleton began reading a long hypothetical question to the three alienists aiding Harry Thaw. The question, covering all testimony, was reviewed with District Attorney Jerome and only minor changes were made before reading.
Miss Gladys Moore Vanderbilt, American heiress, wed Count Laszlo Szechenyi of Hungary at the Vanderbilt home on Fifth Avenue. About 350 guests attended the ceremony in the salon, performed by Monsignor M. J. Lafelle.
January 27 report claims bullets from the National Guard stopped a second armory raid by alleged Japanese spies. Authorities pursue the theory the intruders sought access to Fifth Infantry National Guard armory secrets.
A January Chicago blaze devastated the seven story Mayer building and the Hotel Florence on Adams Street. One fireman died and more than twenty others were injured. Property losses reach about half a million dollars. Twenty hotel guests escaped unharmed.
Fire in Portland Mo on January 27 threatened the business district and caused damage estimated at over 900000 dollars. Milliken, Cousens & Co. wholesale dry goods and A F Coa and Sons boots and shoes were the heaviest losers as the blaze remained confined to the block where it started.
The Freeport community mourns Gottlieb Shouer born December 26 1819 in Nurtingen Württemberg Germany aged eighty eight who died Sunday morning after a ten week illness. He came to America in 1848 with his wife and two children and settled in Stephenson county later moving to Freeport. Survived by ten children including Louisa Balthaser and Emma Kaiser and numerous grandchildren. Funeral at 1:30 pm Tuesday at home then St John’s Evangelical Church with burial in the city cemetery.
Proceedings began in Harrisburg on January 27 with a special jury panel of eighty as charges of conspiracy to loot the state treasury in the capitol project were brought against several men.
A Boston dispatch reports founder Mary Baker Eddy of the Christian Science church has left Concord New Hampshire to reside in Brookline near Boston. Accompanying her party were household members including John C. Lathrop former Freeport assistant secretary.
Freeport lodge No. 452, Knights of Pythias, will meet tonight in the castle hall for work in the ranks of page and knight. All resident and visiting knights are cordially invited to attend the session.
Kellogg conducts a YMCA course featuring pictures stories and music across January details. Jan Gi programs highlighted with Birdman demonstrations and related events.
Mrs. L A Hovey aged 76 of Freeport died at 5 30 Sunday morning after a ten day illness with pneumonia and kidney trouble. Born Emily Johnson in Ohio in 1841 she lived in Freeport five years with her daughter Mrs Grant Courtney at 194 Chicago street. She had shown a gradual decline since last August.
Arthur Raymer 23 dies of consumption at 243 Spring Street Freeport after ten weeks illness. Born Dakota Illinois March 1874, he lived in Freeport most his life and worked as teamster, last at Palace Avery. Survived by wife, two children, father Samuel Raymer, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Wednesday at 1:30 at home. Rev. F. M. Davis officiating. interment City Cemetery. Infant Gladys Marie Kohl dies after thirty six hours meningitis at Harlem home. Born Aug 5 1906 youngest of seven. Funeral held at Harlem home with Rev. J. A. Griffin and Rev. F. M. Davis. interment Freeport City Cemetery.
Word has been received by Freeport relatives announcing the death at Los Angeles California on January 16 of Marie McGovern aged 11 years daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles McGovern The father of the decedent was born in Freeport son of the late Patrick McGovern and wife and he is now employed as a conductor on the Tonopah and Las Vegas railroad Decedent was a niece of Miss Nellie Mary and Frank McGovern of Freeport
The Freeport postmaster warns patrons of rural delivery against placing loose coins in mailboxes to buy stamps each time. The practice delays carriers and burdens routes. Patrons are urged to keep a ready supply of stamps and to use small detachable cups in boxes to hold coins when purchasing stamps.
The annual stockholders meeting of Stover Manufacturing was adjourned for thirty days due to lack of majority representation. The late D C Stover held the largest stake and no measures can proceed until his estate is admitted to probate.
William Smith, a Black man arrested recently for disorderly conduct and fined, was shown the city line this morning and told to "pack it" as he left the city.
Local skaters enjoy bright conditions and solid ice at Tay lor Park rink with steady turnout during a clear winter day. The scene highlights accessible public skating and friendly crowds at the community facility.
An 19th century advertisement claims Man Zan provides a painless pile remedy without costly procedures. It describes a collapsible tube with nozzle for ready application. Price listed as 40 cents, sold by Hf. J. Moogh and C. P Guenther.
Trustees of the estate of Theo Cul Ver & Co invite bids on the stock of semis and fixtures at the store building in Lanark Ib. on Jan 22 at 2 p.m. The store opens for inspection Monday Jan 27 and Tuesday Jan 28. Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids. J R Wooler W L Calkins trustees.
A Freeport Woman's Club program on how laws are made in Illinois outlines the legislature structure, committee system, and law passage. Douglas Pattison discusses two houses, districting, speaker power, committee membership, readings, and the fate of most bills, with emphasis on how many die in committee and why laws are not enforced.
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