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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1907
Page
5
Telegram from Springs reports veteran Alabama statesman Pettus dying after becoming unconscious at the breakfast table and remaining so since.
Warrants issued for President Finley of the Southern railway and City Ticket Agent Wilson in the railroad rate law case. Finley appeared before Federal Judge Pritchard and was released on habeas corpus. Wilson, who had been sentenced to thirty days with the chain gang, was released on habeas corpus proceedings.
The Chicago weather forecast notes showers tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures. The sun rises around 4 47 a m and sets at 7 25 p m, indicating a longer daylight period ahead.
Judge Fremont Wood instructed the jury on five possible verdicts in the case of William D. Haywood charged with the murder of former Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg. The charge stressed distrust of accomplice testimony and urged careful scrutiny of such evidence. The judge’s instructions were seen as fair, with a perceived leaning to the defense as the jury retired at 11 04.
O R Zipf attended the Dixon assembly today. Miss Campbell of Orangeville and Miss Carrie Musser of Orangeville visited in Freeport. Mrs M G Wirsing and Miss Agnes Laffertyguest from Dubuane and Madison are guests in the city. Several locals visit relatives in Dixon and nearby towns. Mrs Brooks returns from the east. Rev O J Price returns from Chicago and will preach tomorrow.
The report lists closing board of trade quotes with Sept wheat at 93 3/4, Sept corn 65 3/4, Sept oats 89 1/2, Sept pork 16.50, Sept lard 15.75, and Sept riba 92 1/2. In Union stockyards trading cattle were steady with various classes, hogs at about 16 1/2 to 17, and sheep steady around 3.60 to 5.75.
Help sought for brakemen and other rail positions as Illinois Central reports dire need. William C Woods and Arthur P Dingerman passed exams for brake man and will start duties soon. The company plans to hire many more on this division due to a recent rush of business and crew scarcity.
Last evening the Madison train leaving at seven o'clock near Scioto struck five cattle. Two were knocked from the right-of-way and three were rolled under the cars. A brief delay followed, but no other damage occurred.
The funeral of the late Mrs William E Briggs will be held from her son Robert Hudsons home at 139 Galena Street at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon and at 3 oclock from the United Brethren Church.
Herman Sprattler remains confined at St Francis hospital with typhoid fever as a siege of illness affects his health. Medical staff monitor his condition and provide care while he receives treatment.
Mrs. Fink reports a girl named Bessie Ward fled from her home in Freeport via a window on Thursday night after borrowing clothes to look presentable. A Freeport youth known as Dot exchanged initials over the phone. the incident involved the girl leaving with those clothes.
Footwear catalog note lists Ladies Patent Tip Oxfords priced at 1 365 dollars offered by Schmidt Wachlin and Pfeiffer. Sale details vague due to scanned text.
A fragment notes Oxford shoes in patent or kid leather priced low at Winslow's clearance sale. The offer mentions oxford pairs at favorable rates and a new stock push.
Henry Voss appeared before Justice Vincent with a request for a continuance to 9 oclock Tuesday morning and a $300 bond signed by J Maurer. Eddie McCabe, after a warrant and a venue change, had his case moved to Justice Witte and bonds set at $800.
Mrs E Morley, long a resident southwest of Lena, Arkansas, died yesterday at a sanatorium in Eureka Springs Ozark mountains. Her daughter Mrs William J McCann left for St Paul Nebraska after a telegram announcing the death. Heart trouble was given as the probable cause and the body was found in her room.
The First Baptist Church hosted an evening social to raise funds for the hymn book. Seven color themed tables offered courses from meat to dessert with lady teachers presiding. A humorous flow of events followed by a literary and musical program from congregation members.
The Woodmanse molders held a daylong picnic at Althoff's Grove east of the city with sports and contests. Winners included Fat man race H Hahn, 50 yard dash Will Hill, swimming M Vosberg, pie eating C Staben, largest fish William Gusloff, most fish William Harris. dinner followed and the group returned home late.
About twenty five friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs L W Carson 199 Stephenson street last evening to surprise Mr and Mrs C D Anderson of Chisago. The farewell party honored the couple who left this morning for home after visiting the Colson home for the past week. A short musical program was presented by the guests.
Mrs Converse and Misa Converse entertained friends this afternoon at a reception held at their home on Lincoln boulevard.
Social notes announce a card party hosted by the Woman's Relief Corps at the G. A. R. hall tonight to support their community relief efforts.
The Freeport White Sox were defeated Friday at Mt. Carroll by a wide margin. Errors aided Mt Carroll’s offense while a brilliant centerfield throw by Gilford saved a run at home, preventing a closer final score.
Reported this morning that the old grounds were cut into lots and houses built making them too small for Barnum and Bailey. The circus will be held on the Goddard property south of and adjoining Highland Park.
A tight game at Taylor’s Park last night pitted teams from Second Presbyterian and St. John’s churches. The victors won 6 to 5 in a close finish. On Monday evening the First M FE and Embury teams will face off.
William Mogle, member of Co. L militia, returned from the west and was arrested after pleading guilty to assaulting Philip Parker in the Third ward park on May 21. He paid a total of $22 in fines and costs and was released, while two other men faced fines for a separate Dreyer blacksmith shop fight.
Herman Weinand, about twenty, with a criminal record, was arrested by Chief Henry Silk on a warrant from Carl Schwarz charging unlawful assault on Schwarz’s ten year old grandson Arthur Daggert. The boy lies ill, doctors uncertain of recovery. The case, postponed due to the victim’s condition, is reset for next Thursday before Magistrate Bentley if the boy is able to appear.
Police investigate the theft of five dollars from a boarder at the Gray cafe. The money was reportedly taken by a stranger who shared a room with the complainant last night.
A suit of clothes deposited by one penny arcade proprietor in a suitcase at 8 39 Thursday night vanished two hours later. Police found the empty suitcase in an alley and are investigating the disappearance as a possible theft.
Douglas Pattison and H Pottenberger journeyed to Dixon with Sheriff Milner and Deputy Robert Stewart to confer with William J. Bryan about speaking at a large Democratic meeting in the city if his services can be secured.
The Mighty Merry Trampa show titled Power Merry Trampa arrives in Freeport on August 11 for a season kick off. Winslow Hepister will be a rehearsal base for nearly two weeks before the tour begins with players reporting around August 3, promising strong local attendance.
Freeport Saengerbund holds its annual picnic tomorrow at Fare Park with a large turnout planned. Music will be provided by a mixed chorus of men and young ladies.
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