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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
1
The forecast from Chicago reports Illinois will have fall tonight then increasing clouds and rising temperatures. Iowa will be generally fair in the east with possible snow flurries in the west tonight or Thursday, followed by rising temperatures.
Martin W. Littleton, chief counsel for Thaw, appealed to the jury asserting Thaw was insane when he killed White. He argued that defense evidence was met with sneers and insinuations and that Thaw’s insanity was hereditary rather than a result of circumstantial pressure.
Two masked men entered the Adams Express office at Union Station Mansfield Ohio shortly after midnight and knocked out agent William Depew. They escaped with 3000 dollars in front of fifty passengers. John McCue and Joseph Stevens were arrested at New London with the money.
Springfield January 29 The house approved the amended Oglesby primary election measure by a vote of 38 to 33 with 6 not specified. The action follows debate on the reform proposal and sets the stage for further legislative consideration.
In Commerce Mississippi on Monday two Black men charged with killing and robbing their father were lynched by a mob of Black residents yesterday. The incident underscores threats to due process and rising interracial violence during the period.
Weather observer William reports the coldest temperature today in Minnesota at 36 degrees below zero. Indications point to warmer weather ahead as the day progresses.
William Harter transfers lot 10 block 45 except northeasterly 20 feet for 21000 to Moritz Reichart. Frank B Harris sells part lot 1 south west quarter of south west quarter section 20 Lancaster township for 4500 to Mathias Geigel and Casper Kindert. Onry A Isenberger conveys part section 22 town of Jefferson for 5600 to Oscar J Stouffer. Samuel Warnes transfers parts of sections 2 and 3 Rock Run township for 2100 to Thomas J Flynn. W H Shons sells lots 4 and 6 Mary S Scott addition for 2000 to Charles F Hildrett. Elmer G Prall sells lot 10 block 1 Waddell's addition for 5000 to W H Shons.
Fifty two boys gathered last night for a YMCA Boys department event. Mrs F C Rogers sang several selections and Mrs Palmer read a few pieces. Charlea Wilcox presented opticon views to entertain the audience.
Tonight at the Rollaway a grand masquerade party draws young people and older revelers. Preparations span weeks with elegant and humorous costumes expected, making it one of the season's standout social highlights.
Co P Guenther & Co promotes Hindipo a nerve tonic sold at their drugstore corner Galena avenue and street with a full money back guarantee if it fails to help. The ad claims it cures nervous debility insomnia restores vitality and costs nothing if it does not benefit.
Secretary Cortelyou informs the Senate in January that Panama bonds and treasury certificates were issued to demonstrate government action during the 1907 financial panic. He argues the move was a strong lawful step to reassure the public at home and abroad of the government’s resolve and readiness to aid the situation.
Chicago market overview with closing board of trade quotes for May wheat corn oats pork lard ribs and live cattle hogs with yard figures. Cattle about 27 000 head down 15 20 cents beef prices range 360 to 605 cows and heifers 170 to 460 stockers-feeders 360 to 460 hogs 28 000 head mostly 10 cents lower light 405 to 430 mixed 410 to 440 heavy 410 to 440 bulk sales 425 to 435 sheep 22 000 head steady 340 to 565 per head
Bert Holbrook employed at Nehus ice houses was seriously injured this morning when he fell on an ice pick. He was taken to his home and attended by a physician.
Pine salve carbonized acts as a poultice drawing out inflammation and poison. Described as antiseptic healing for chapped hands lips cuts sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guen ther.
Freeport Business Men's association members are notified that the police planned drawing has not been sanctioned by the merchant advertising committee. Two policemen asked the secretary to present it, but the committee unanimously declined. The notice warns merchants may have bought tickets without proper approval. Signed by A F Wagner president and Wilbur Coons secretary.
Harris and Bennetham, long established Freeport meat market operators at 63 Stephenson Street, plan retirement once a buyer is found. Harris will move to Wisconsin with brother William Harris, a Freeport police sergeant, to take a 940 acre farm near Wauzeka and build a saw mill. Bennetham retires due to ill health after years of service.
A hungry, unemployed man sought credit for bread but was refused at a Freeport grocery. He carried a sack of flour home, when a police officer intervened, paid for the sack, and let him keep it. The officer’s kindness is kept unnamed by the writer.
Motor car on the Illinois Central faced a total freeze due to zero temperatures after night work left unexercised water systems. Winchest er, in charge, found the car frozen when preparing morning rounds. 15 to 16 trips had run on time before the stoppage. The crew’s neglect caused a trip to be skipped and a Madison division train to operate instead. The car, averaging two passengers per round, proves successful when active.
An advertorial touts Man Zan as a painless alternative to surgery for piles. The product is sold in a collapsible tube with a nozzle for easy application, offered by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
Harris and Bennetham offer their neat market at 638 Stephenson Street for sale. Old established business with good profits. Reasons: Harris relocating to Wisconsin and Bennetham retiring. Sale for cash or small payments.
Isaac Alcazar of Jerusalem, son of a rabbi and recent Wisconsin student, will address Freeport Masons on Sunday February 9 at 2 30 PM at the Masonic temple. The talk Historic and Traditional Masonry as Seen by a Native Brother of Jerusalem uses Jerusalem photos and is for Masons only with admission free and optional contributions. Alcazar, born near Solomon’s Temple, has lived in America about six years and became a Mason in Crawfordsville Indiana in 1906.
Joshua Kenegy of Freeport and vicinity died at the county farm after a fall left him with general debility. Born June 5 1835 in Dalton Ohio he was twice married and survived by his widow and two sons. Hermy Catherine Stemm of Rock Grove and Dakota township died at Globe hospital after a brief illness. She was 19 or 25 and survived by six sisters and two brothers. funeral at Dakota and interment in Dakota cemetery.
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs colds croup and whooping cough grows in favor daily. Mothers should keep it on hand for children. It is prompt relief to croup. It is gently laxative driving the poison and phlegm from the system. It gives immediate relief. Guaranteed. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guen.
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