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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
5
Daily Journal Delivery Price Shown
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at 10 cents per week.
Weather forecast for Illinois and Wisconsin regions
Partly cloudy with probable showers tonight and a little temperature change. In Illinois the forecast covers the town with possible showers this evening. Wisconsin also expects partly cloudy skies and likely showers in the south tonight or Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Towne Declares He Is In Race For Vice President
Denver July 2 The Democratic vice presidential candidate Charles A Towne of New York arrived after meeting with William J Bryan He stated I am in the race to stay and expect nomination Towne discussed platform planks including writs of injunction and pledged no straddle or ambiguity on that issue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Denver
Wm. J. Bryan
Charles A. Towne
New York
Towne
Bryan
Dry pressed brick from Freeport clay eyed for local firm
Prof H Foster Bain toured Freeport visiting Trunck Brothers brick yard and a by product plant. He sampled clay for dry pressed brick and shale from Eleroy mines for tests. A supposed Lead Mine near Globe Park proved a hoax after Bain investigated and found no ore outcroppings or evidence of a real mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Foster Bain
State Geological Survey
Freeport
Messrs
Trunck
Bain
Eleroy
W. W. Krape
Globe Park
Mr. Krape
Chance
Mother Earth
Krape
Galena
Cuba City
Wrecks Cause Deaths and Injuries in Missouri and Texas
Sedalia Missouri July 2 five persons are dead and thirty six injured after a collision between the California Limited west bound and the St Joseph Express east bound on the Missouri Pacific near Knobnoster Part of the debris caught fire and full casualty figures await clearance In El Paso Texas July 2 the engineer was killed and several passengers injured none seriously in a Texas and Pacific east bound passenger wreck near Boracho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sedalia
California Limited
St. Joseph
Missouri Pacific
Knobnoster
el Paso
Texas
Texas & Pacific
Boracho
Dynamite Attack Injures Four in McKeesport
A dynamite blast at the home of G. Deavatoria a wealthy Italian in McKeesport Pennsylvania severely injures four people and partially wrecks two houses. The event followed threats from the alleged Black Hand organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
McKeesport
G. Deavatoria
Black Hand
Deavotoria
Verbal bets not crime in anti-gambling case
New York July 2 Justice Bis cho dt discharged Melville Collins arrested on the charge of violating the new anti gambling laws ruling Collins had committed no crime in making a verbal bet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Justice Bischodt
Melville Collins
Collins
Sherman Starts for Home
Congressman James Schoolcraft Sherman left Cleveland with his wife and physician in a private car for Utica New York looking extremely pale. The rapid departure follows a medical concern and signals a return to his home region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Associated Press
Cleveland
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Government Funds For Depositary Banks Call Expected
Washington officials anticipate the secretary will issue a call this afternoon for 25 to 50 million dollars of government money held by depositary banks payable on July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Bishop Potter Grows Weaker
Cooperstown New York July 2 Bishop Potter passed a comfortable night and continues to grow gradually weaker as he remains under care in the family residence with no sudden change in his condition reported by medical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Cooperstown
N. Y
Bishop Potter
Eight Deaths from Heat Reported by AP
Eight deaths attributed to excessive heat were reported to police before 11 o clock today. The notices came from cities across the nation, highlighting the ongoing heat wave and its toll on vulnerable residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Mrs Esther Robison Nearing End in Curryville
Relatives in Freeport report Mrs Esther Robison in Curryville Missouri is gravely ill as her condition worsens with fears the end may be near. Joseph L Smith and wife have been notified and are at the bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Joseph L. Smith
Esther Robison
Hearing to Continue in Carranto Murder Case
The Salvatore Cappagna murder hearing for Felice Carranto was moved to July 10. A key prosecution witness was absent this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvatore Campagna
Felice Carranto
Personal Record of Visitors and Outing Plans
J. H. Sabin of Rockford and W. J. Young of Dubuque visited Freeport for business. A. W. McIntire of Mendota and F. A. Carpenter of Rockford transacted business in Freeport. W. T. Hodson of Galena spent the day in Freeport on legal matters. Mrs. Kate Penticott will leave for Belvidere and join Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hancoe for a Shell Lake Wisconsin outing of several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Sabin
Rockford
A. W. McIntire
Mendota
Freeport
W.J. Young
Dubuque
A. C. Barber
Moline
F. A. Carpenter
W. T. Hodson
Galena
Kate Penticott
Belvidere
C. A. Hancoe
Shell Lake
Wisconsin
Will of Albert Seyfarth Probate Names Anna Seyfarth Executrix
The last will of Albert Seyfarth of Florence Station has been probated in county court. He leaves his property to his children and designates his daughter Miss Anna Seyfarth as executrix without bond. Document dated December 12, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Seyfarth
Florence Station
Anna Seyfarth
Suits Pressed at Mal le's in Galena and Van Buren Streets
A brief notice notes suits pressed and ready at Mal le's located at the Galena and Van Buren streets corner for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malle’s
Galena
van Burs
Best of all medicines says C M Harden in Silver City
C M Harden of Silver City North Carolina praises Electric Bitters calling it best for stomach liver and kidney troubles. He notes it helps weakness lame back and all run down conditions as well as chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Regular subscribers urged to notify office of missed papers
The notice asks patrons who do not receive their newspaper regularly to inform the office. It emphasizes prompt reporting so deliveries can be corrected and service maintained.
Creditors Likely to Receive Thirty Cents on the Dollar
Thomas H. Hollister reported from Dixon that the Referee in Bankruptcy approved selling C. C. Shoemaker assets. The sale, in slamp, may occur in a day or two with a local bank possibly buying for a third party. First dividend due soon. second in ninety days. overall creditors may get about thirty cents on the dollar. Several small claims filed later could alter the percentage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Hollister
Dixon
C. C. Shoemaker
Slamp
Hollister
Fr Griffin Departs as New Priest Arrives at St Marys
Rev Father Griffin leaves after two years as assistant pastor at St Marys Freeport. Rev J N Hogan, recently ordained, will fill the vacancy and arrive Sunday to assume duties. Griffin, a bright scholarly figure, led his class in seminary and made many friends in Freeport and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Griffin
St. Mary’s Church
J. N. Hogan
Chicago
Freeport
Fourth of July Party Honoring Flickingers At Rideouts
Miss Lenora Rideout hosted twenty five young people at a Fourth of July gathering in the Rideout home. The event honored Misses Pauline and Mary Louise Flickinger of Atwood Illinois. Attendees enjoyed flag color decor games and a luncheon. The Flickingers and Mrs Flickinger are visiting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenora Rideout
W. J. Rideout
Pauline and
Mary Louise Flickinger
Atwood
Ill
Flickinger
Mrs. Flickinger
Rideout Home
Entertain for Freeport Guests by Warren Ladies
Mrs Cornelia Richards and Miss Sadie Curtiss of Freeport and Miss Nan Smith of Waterlon N Y were dinner guests of Mrs Carson Tuesday and spent the night with Mrs Joseph Hicks Wednesday Mesdames Joseph and Harry Hicks hosted at Tinneh for the lanses Richards and Curtiss formerly resided in Warren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Warren
Pearl Askey Weds W H Fischer at German Lutheran Parsonage
At 3 PM this afternoon the marriage of Miss Pearl Askey and Mr W H Fischer, both of Ridott, was performed by Rev Landeck at the German Lutheran parsonage. The couple, well known in Freeport, will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pearl Askey
W. H. Fischer
Ridott
Landeck
Freeport
Pleasant Lawn Social At First Presbyterian Church
Young people of the First Presbyterian church held a lawn social last evening on the Hill and Hildreth homes lawn on Weaerstreet. Despite threatening weather the event drew a large crowd. The lawns were decorated with flags and Chinese lanterns and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Hildreth
Weaerstreat
Knights Templar Initiation in Freeport
Six candidates were initiated Wednesday evening by Freeport Commandery No 7 Knights Templar with a ceremonial and banquet. Attendees included Dr Allen Salter George Roush J A Saul and H R Nelson from Lena and many out of town members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Commandery No. 7
Knights Templar
Allen Salter
George Roush
J. A. Saul
H.R. Nelson
Lena
Licensed to Wed. William H. Fischer Lancaster 26
William H. Fischer of Lancaster aged 26 and Lola Askey of Ridott aged 19 obtained a marriage license. The notice lists their names and ages as recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Fischer
Lancaster
Lola Askey, Ridott
Regular transport to Oakland Cemetery begins Saturdays
Beginning Saturday afternoon June 27 regular transportation will be furnished from White school house to Oakland cemetery Wednesday and Saturday afternoons of each week until further notice. Tickets for round trip from White school house 15 cents obtainable from driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
Oakland
White School House
Oakland Cemetery
Este
Mrs Levi Martin to Attend Lincoln-Douglas Anniversary
Mrs Levi Martin of Chicago and formerly of Freeport plans to wear her wedding dress from 1850 to mark the Lincoln Douglas debate anniversary in Freeport. The 75 year old, connected to local families, hopes to join former Freeport residents for the August events and reminisce on the historic clash between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Martin
Chicago
Freeport
Martin
John Lerch
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Galena
W. A. Kintzel
Charles Byerly
J. M. Martin
Helen Sheetz
Peter S. Lerch
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Fourth of July plans and local notices from Freeport
Local businesses close for the Fourth while Stukenberg and Borchers stay open Friday evening. Knights of Columbus banquet invites a meeting at the club rooms this evening. Harlem park Rockford hosts a grand Fourth display. Interurban round trip fare listed. Bible class meets Friday at 7 30. Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen hosts a social July 7 at 2 30 in Odd Fellows hall. Charles Gantert returns for Frank Ellis funeral and notes family links to Freeport. Warren Sentinel-Leader notes Prof and Mrs M M Warner move to Freeport for business and warm good wishes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stukenberg & Borchers
Knights of Columbus
Harlem Park
Rockford
First Presbyterian Church
Brotherhood of Railroad
Odd Fellows ' Hall
Warren
M. M. Warner
Freeport
Warner
McDonald and Skeene Seek Democratic Nominations
Peter E. McDonald of Freeport will seek the Democratic nomination for state's attorney. William Skeene of Stockton will run for the Democratic nomination for state senator in Daviess County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter E. McDonald
Freeport
William Skeene
Stockton
Daviess County
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Mechanica
Sam
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Kodak
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Stephenson St
Building & Loan
Freeport ‘Building and Loan Association
Cc. F. Hildreth
Sec’y
the Daily Journal
C. A. Towne
Eleroy Mines
Missouri
Black Hand Society
Sherman
H. A. Hillmer Company
Exchange S
I. ©. Depot
Co. c. Shoemaker
FR. Griffin
ST. Mary's
Fourth of July Party
Lutheran Parsonage
Lawn Social
Niversary
Lincoln
and Douglas
North
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Iowa
Illinoiis
Stephenson County
Steele County
N. D
Hope
Charles D. Knowlton
Charles Gantert
Rock Island
Frank Ellis
Mr. Gantert
Court House
Kah Wesel
Pia
Bugs
Bright Hawmorn
Paris Green
London
Wm. Ff
Jungkunz
Fort Sale
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
Jerofle
Pharmacy
Stephenson Street
C.H. Little & Co
III
Emerick, BarrettsCo Jewelers and Optictane
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