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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
5
The Associated Press reports likely local showers tonight or Tuesday with cooler conditions on Tuesday for Illinois and Wisconsin, and cooler, local showers possible in parts of Iowa and Wisconsin.
Democratic candidate William J. Bryan arrived in Omaha at Life o'clock where he was greeted by the Knights of Ak Sar Den and invited to a banquet before being initiated. In Des Moines he used the Denver platform as his text and said it outlines the reform Iowa has sought.
Dutch cruiser Gelderland reached Willemstad Curaçao and was sent to Venezuela to protect Dutch interests there. The move follows rising tensions and aims to safeguard Dutch assets and civilians in the region.
Today's market report lists the closing Board of Trade quotes for September wheat corn oats pork lard and ribs with cattle hogs and sheep at Chicago markets Cattle 26 000 steady to 10 lower Beeves 4 00 to 7 90 Hogs 36 000 5 to 10 lower Light 5 90 to 6 55 Mixed 6 05 to 6 63 Heavy 6 05 to 6 67 Rough 6 05 to 6 25 Sheep 16 000 steady 2 60 to 4 65 Quotations provided by F J Miner Co Rice Building Chicago through C D Anderson resident manager
The Freeport Vinegar company received a secretary of state charter to manufacture and sell vinegar and conduct general merchandise business. Incorported with $2,500 by Frank E. Furst Oscar Zof and W N Dildine. They plan vinegar production in the future and will operate a vinegar pickle and grocery jobbing business for now. Storage and offices not yet chosen.
Thirty four of the fresh air children attended Mass at St Marys church yesterday morning while the rest went to Second Presbyterian church. The group marched from Globe park across fields to the West street road and later head to Highland park as guests of the manager. An auto trip around the city is planned for Thursday afternoon.
Hon EB A Chafin Prohibition party presidential nominee arrived via the Illinois Central at 3 PM and spoke to a crowd of several hundred from the courthouse steps. The meeting opened with a prayer from Rev H L Moore and included a brief talk by Prof Charles Scanlan of Pittsburg who accompanied Chafin before his address.
The funeral for the late Mrs. Conrad Campman Sr. was held Sunday at 2 PM from the family home in Lancaster Township. Rev. F Helke officiated, with pallbearers Rodemeier Knoll Holste Rockow Brokhausen and Rezner. Interment followed in the city cemetery.
Charles Yarger of the Schoeffel grocery store is taking his vacation this week. He will be away from duties at the store during the period and return afterward.
A Freeport letter protests a proposed street carnival tied to the Lincoln Douglas anniversary. It urges dignity for the observance, warns the carnival could taint the historic event, and calls for excluding such side shows from Lincoln Douglas day activities. Senator Dolliver Col Lowden and Mr Davidson are named as key figures to address.
A letter from Gen S D Atkins praises a Daily Journal editorial opposing a Freeport Street Fair during Cedarville Old Settlers Week and the Lincoln Douglas anniversary. The writer condemns fairs as a disgrace and urges residents nationwide to agree that streets should stay uncluttered by such events.
Argo Erwin, left with a circus weeks ago, slipped away from Officer Metzger during a routine street sweep near the county jail. The boy bolted through the jail yard and disappeared from sight as the guard chose to let him go rather than risk a wider escape.
George F. Schmuetzle narrowly escaped serious injuries when a hundred pound glass box fell thirty feet from the second story while hoisting to a skylight. The box struck his knee, cutting a three inch gash as rope frayed. he walked with a cane after medical aid arrived.
Hon Albert J Hopkins United States senator from Illinois visits Freeport to campaign for renomination on the Republican ticket He speaks at Grand Opera house tomorrow night at five oclock The meeting is open to men and women With music by the band and Glee club
A Comforting Circle social is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon July 28 at the home of Mrs. Joba Burrell. The event invites attendees to gather for fellowship and supports community ties.
A Rockford man Aug Nelson was killed by an interurban car at Sumner's Grove near Pecatonica while signaling a stop. In a separate incident on the Rock River, 16-year-old William Hogland drowned after a canoe capsized, with 18-year-old Arthur Nelson aiding the rescue before Hogland's death. Nelson saved Hogland multiple times, but Hogland could not be revived.
Mr A A Felton of Harrisville New York praises Dr King's New Life Pills stating they relieve without discomfort. The advertisement claims relief from constipation biliousness and malaria with a 95 cent price at Jos Emmert's drug store.
The Daily Journal announces citywide newspaper delivery at a rate of 10 cents per week. The service targets all city districts, providing affordable access to local news.
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