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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
1
Chicago June 3 Showers and likely thunderstorms expected tonight or Thursday across Illinois and Iowa with a rise in temperatures Wisconsin also sees showers and possible storms and warmer conditions later in the week
Des Moines June 3 AP returns say Senator Allison leads Cummins by about 12 000 votes and is nominated. B F Carroll Republican candidate for governor leads by over 15 000. George Clarke likely to be lieutenant governor. Local ticket results sparse with notable congressional wins for Connor Hubbard Rominger Pickett Good Hepburn. Democratic contest only in second district where Walsh of Clinton wins.
Postmaster General Meyer announced an agreement with the British government setting letter postage at two cents an ounce between the United States and Great Britain and Ireland. The rate takes effect October 1 1908.
Des Moines reports Judge Ss. F. Prouty won the Iowa primary defeating incumbent Congressman Hull by an estimated 1200 votes. Hull concedes defeat.
In St Louis on June 3 the Mississippi nears flood stage as river levels climb slowly. Missouri river points report rapid rise signaling heightened flood danger and urgent monitoring by authorities.
Chicago detective reports Mrs. Mary Doerman and her three children found dead in their home on June 3 after gas from a stove asphyxiated them. The incident underscores dangers of gas leaks in urban homes.
Today’s market report lists July wheat at 9.13, July corn 6.97, July oats 1.71, and July pork 19.75 with lard 7. A Chicago stock yards close shows cattle 10,000 strong up 10, bees 4.85 to 7.40, cows 2.35 to 6.30, stockers 3.50 to 5.50, hogs 2,000 generally down 5 to 6. Sheep 16,000 weak 3.25 to 5.00. Chisago Board quotes follow via F. J. Miner & Co.
Read the Journal's want column reports Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Stahl welcoming the arrival of a baby girl at their home. The notice highlights the happy birth in the local community.
The circuit court term sees many old cases stricken from the docket while new trial dates firm up. Common law actions include O'Brien, McDaniel, Merrifield, Williams and Egan matters, with several to file security for costs or plead further. Chancery items are largely stricken. some matters referred to master in chancery. Trial lists fix June dates for docketed cases and grand jury reports five indictments for assault and robbery with further court appearances.
The Freeport Business Men's association met with light attendance and no new business. A. O. Best joined as a new member. June 30 was set for a good roads meeting with J. Foster Bain agreeing to speak. Tickets for the industrial dinner numbered 219. sixteen committee members were named to assist with homecoming arrangements.
Bids for the Third ward sanitary sewer project were opened by the board of public improvements. The contract was awarded to M. Ford of Cedar Rapids who has worked in Freeport. Other bids ranged from 47,232.50 to 65,448 dollars from bidders including W. M. Dearborn, J. W. Stewart, J. W. Egan Jr, Farrell Construction Co, Tibey Bros, Schreider & Carroll, and the Federal Improvement Co.
Dr. M. M. Baumgartner returned from Chicago where he attended a meeting of the American Medical Society. He read a paper on Moral Hazard before the American Association of Insurance Examiners, a section of the society, and was honored with a request for an address, a pleasing note for Freeport friends.
The Bolender family picnic will be held tomorrow at Kiem's grove south of Orangeville with large attendance anticipated. If weather is unfavorable dinner will be moved to the Odd Fellows hall in Orangeville, reflecting the family’s prominence in the county and storied reunion tradition.
Michael Scheidt reports a $1000 check from the Western Catholic Union headquarters to the widow of the late Henry Schopf, a member of the fraternal insurance society.
Mrs Kate Olthoff has filed for divorce from her husband W 8 Olthoff on grounds of cruelty. The couple reside in Kent township.
The Finance committee of the board of supervisors meets to review and audit the county officers books during today’s session.
The Matter picnic and family reunion will be held on Saturday June 4 at Folgate's Grove near Cedarville. Local families gather for fellowship with planned activities and shared meals.
Judge Clarity establishes June 16 as the special election date for organizing a Freeport park district. A polling place will be provided in each township portion, with plans to develop a citywide park system and benefit both townships and farms in the outskirts.
Rockford reports the opening of a new drug store by J No Fleck in the West State street building once used by P O Moran Co for saloon purposes. Fleck is a former Freeporter with years in the drug business. He will run the shop for builders Moran and Larry Egan. A son of Fleck has helped State's Attorney North in state case work.
F A Raubenheimer plans to outfit his Freeport barber shop with a Tungston electric light fixture to improve patron comfort during summer. The shop will gain electric fans, redecor and be made more attractive, aiming to be among the coolest in the city.
The Sunday school teachers training class will meet at the YMCA parlors on Friday evening this week. Rev. H. M. Markley will be in charge of the class this month.
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