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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1908
Page
5
The Fifty-ninth series of stock in the Freeport Building and Loan Association is now open for subscription. The Twelfth series has just signed and been paid off with gratifying results to stockholders. All funds loaned on first mortgage on real estate with no chance of loss. Cc. F. Hildreth, Sec’y.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available at 10 cents per week.
The report from Chicago on July 14 notes partly cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with possible local showers. It mentions cooler air in the extreme north tonight, and similar partly cloudy to unsettled outlooks for Iowa and Wisconsin with chances of showers and cooler temperatures.
The Democratic national committee began formal campaign work in Lincoln with Bryan and Kern visited. A nine member subcommittee will pick a chairman within two weeks, with headquarters to be chosen. Rules restrict corporate contributions and publish large gifts. Bryan to be notified August 12 in Lincoln. Kern in Indianapolis.
Denver July 14 The Western Federation of Miners opened its convention to the public for the first time as sessions proceed to adjournment. President Moyer, in his annual report, denounces sending troops to Goldfield during Roosevelt’s strike and questions the efficacy of new labor laws given past judicial interpretations.
The Ohio Prohibition convention denounces Republicans and Democrats for ignoring liquor as the main issue and urges cooperation with temperance groups to improve local conditions. Aaron S. Watkins of Ada heads a full state ticket for governor.
The US team took the opening completed event as Flannigan won the hammer throw at 170 feet 443 inches, setting a new Olympic record. MacGrath finished second. In the 1500 meters flat, Sheppard of the US won in 4 minutes 5.4 seconds.
Misa Lettie Cahill remains seriously ill with little improvement. Ved Widman at St Francis hospital has not recovered and shows continued weakness. Mrs M J Kachelhoeffer also makes only slight progress in health.
The provided fragment lists individuals including Charles W. Bokemeier of Freeport and Alma L. Mayer of Florence with a stray 2) 20, offering no clear event or action. Likely a partial public notice item lacking context, dates, or substantive details to determine a full report.
Walter E. Mackey buys the Rice building and plans a full remodel to create bachelor suites on the top floor with all night elevator access. The project includes interior redecorating, front enlargement with plate glass, and possible expansion to a fourth floor, aiming to attract tenants and boost revenue.
He has been identified with large property holdings acquired when they were faltering. Through careful expenditure he transformed them into profitable ventures, converting loss into revenue and stabilizing the assets.
A Globe Park picnic party including Harrison Woodmanse of Woodmanse Manufacturing, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Steenrod and son Terrill, and Misses Anna and Lina Steenrod were stricken by ptomaine poisoning believed to result from tainted cold tongue. They were taken to a city hospital. Woodmanse and the Steenrods suffered severely but are now considered beyond danger. Doctors suspect chemical change in the cold tongue due to heat.
County Clerk Held assigns ballot colors for the August 8 primary with White for Republicans Pink for Democrats Blue for Prohibition and Orange for Socialist Deneen plans July 23 campaign stops in Rockford Cherry Valley Durand Rockton Pecatonica Winnebago and Rockford He will tour Winnebago County by automobile Organize Pattison Club reports Galena dispatch on Democrats backing Pattison for governor with Martin J Dillon chairing a meeting for state representative campaign.
The Y M C A board filled the vacant physical director post with Charles E. Smith last evening. Smith, current physical director at the Waukesha Y M C A, is training at Lake Geneva and is a Virginia native and Bernard McFadden School of Physical Culture graduate. He brings health culture and curative gymnastic focus and joins the Methodist church member.
Week ending July 13 saw mean temperature 2 degrees below normal with central district deepest deficit. Cool start on the 7th and 8th, highs and lows with 99 and 48 degrees, then a warming trend toward week’s end. Sunshine exceeded prior week, showers on the 6th and 7th, precipitation below seasonal average.
Edward Bengston reports a Chicago Bureau of Charities notice that fresh air boys begin July 20 with 35 boys in the first installment and 15 more at 6 58 p m. The charity asks for old pants and shirt waists for boys ages 5 to 13 to be left at Bengston's store to clothe the youngsters. Barring personal belongings, the boys lack wardrobes.
Prices reduced on all Oxfords at Staver & Co. Clearance event promotes bargain footwear with broad discount across stock by the retailer.
A 1907 Illinois corporate census lists Freeport firms with combined capitalization around 3.76 million dollars. The Rawleigh Medical Co leads at one million, while other firms such as Freeport Railway Light Power, Stover, and Oak land Cemetery also appear. Local industry includes Illinois Central shops and Henney Buggy Co payrolls, underscoring broad employment.
Amusement committee of the Business Men's association met to plan homecoming activities this week. The solicitation group will reconvene Thursday at 7:30 PM to finalize fund raising for expenses.
State Senator J McKenzie arrived last night and is registered at the Brewster house. Mr McKenzie went the day here. Hon John J Brown of Vandalkin, candidate for secretary of state, spent last night en route from Chicago to Dixon and nearby points.
Treasurers Edwin J. Fisher and J. H. Carbiener have filed their reports with County Superintendent Grove since Monday. Details include Fisher at 205 and Carbiener at 26-7.
Equity club hosts a picnic and band tournament at Ena on Wednesday July 14. Local residents and visiting bands gather for contests and community fun with refreshments and prizes.
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