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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1908

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Money Works Day and Night for Your Savings

The notice frames money as ongoing work and promises dividends from thrift. It urges readers to start a savings account to earn interest on a next dividend day.

Weather forecast for Midwest states Saturday showers expected

The Associated Press report from Chicago dated June 6 notes Illinois will see increasing cloudiness with showers Saturday or possibly late tonight and warmer in the far north. Iowa will have showers and likely thunderstorms tonight or Saturday. Wisconsin expects increasing cloudiness with showers Saturday and in the western areas tonight.

The Associated Press Chicago

Hitchcock Trial Adjourned After First Juror Seated

Raymond Hitchcock the comedian was committed to the Tombs without bail after his trial on charges by three girls began today. The judge ruled the proceedings adjourned until next Monday after Hitchcock's counsel met privately with Justice Goff following the first juror's selection.

Associated Press New York Raymond Hitchcock Tombs Hitchcock Justice Goff

President Roosevelt plans Africa hunt with son next April

The Associated Press reports President Roosevelt has admitted definite plans to depart for Africa with his son Kermit in April for a year of big game hunting, a move seen as signaling his stance against a third term and shaping the final drive of his presidency.

Associated Press Washington Roosevelt United States Kermit Africa

Court Sets Verdict Aside In Gillette Perjury Case

New York June 5. The verdict against Walter R. Gillette a former vice president of Mutual Life Insurance convicted of perjury in the life insurance investigation was set aside today by the supreme court.

Associated Press New York Walter R. Gillette The Mutual Life Insurance Company Supreme Court

Republican National Committee Convenes to Review Contests

The Republican National Committee met in Chicago at 11 o clock to hear contests. Nearly all national committees attended. Alabama faced the first hearing as the delegation was challenged.

Republican National Committee Chicago Associated Press Alabama

Brown defeats Hoke Smith in Georgia primary

Unofficial returns show Joseph M. Brown defeats Hoke Smith for governor in yesterday's Democratic primaries by a majority of 14,000. Atlanta, Georgia, June 5. The result marks Brown's victory in the race for the state's executive office.

Associated Press Atlanta Joseph M. Brown Hoke Smith

Storm Sweeps Montana Hurting Rail Service

June 5 dispatch reports Helena and Butte Montana nearly isolated as rains continue across the region. Heavy precipitation disrupts rail traffic with delays expected for several days.

Associated Press Salt Lake Helena Butte Mont Montana

Signorinetta Wins The Oaks In London Race

London June 6 The Oaks was won by the Italian filly Signorinetta. Thirteen horses raced including Richard Croker's Rhodore. Signorinetta previously won the Derby adding a notable double.

Associated Press London Signorinetta Richard Croker Rhodore

Funeral for S. S. Wilson at 4 Sunday in Freeport

The funeral for the late S. S. Wilson will be held at 4 pm Sunday from the family home at 35 Madison Street. The remains depart that evening on the 6 o'clock train to Elvaston. Rev. Ray C. Harker officiates. Masons in Freeport and Elvaston oversee arrangements. pallbearers drawn from the order.

S. S. Wilson Madison Street Elvaston Ray C. Harker Freeport

Center County Picnic Association Meeting Named

A meeting of Center County Picnic Association members is set for this evening in the county courthouse to discuss arrangements for the first annual picnic.

Center County Picnic Association Court House

Lichtenberger Bros Offer Spring Lamb and Oxfords on Sale

Home-killed spring lamb by the quarter at Lichtenberger Bros with prices and bids noted. Oxfords on sale for 1.88 dollars. Read the Journal avant column by Schmidt Wachlin Pfelffer from Salw, urging quick action.

Lichtenberger Bros Oxfords Come Schmidt, Wachlin

Lincoln Memorial Tablet Unveiled Aboard President Lincoln

On the Hamburg American steamer President Lincoln at Hoboken a bronze tablet with Gettysburg address was unveiled. Speeches by Warren Lee Goss and Charles Burrows praised Lincoln’s heroism and urged enduring patriotism and cross nation friendship between the United States and Germany.

Associated Press New York Grand Army of the Republic President Lincoln Hoboken Lincoln Warren Lee Goss Charles Burrows Goss Republic Abraham Lincoln Great West Emerson Christ Washington Burrows Gettysburg Hebbinghaus Imperial Navy Roosevelt Sims United States Navy

Summer Ceremonial of Caper Naum Shrine No 4

The Summer Ceremonial of Caper Naum Shrine No 4 White Shrine of Jerusalem will be at Masonic temple on June 18. A business session and petitions for degrees are planned with a banquet at 6 pm and a ceremonial session at 7 30 pm. Two candidates will receive the M M degree at Excelsior lodge. A special communication convenes at 6 pm. The Masonic club of Freeport hosts a smoker at the temple with cards as diversions.

Capernaum Shrine No White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Temple Excelsior Lodge of Masons Masonic Club of Freeport

CASE NOT DISMISSED IN MEAT SALE FIRM DISPUTE

The Journal misinformed yesterday about the Schulz versus Reichert civil suit. The case is continued to June 9 for hearing in Justice Geib's court. A related criminal action will be heard on June 1. Schulz asserts he was to receive high grade bacon and that portions were sour, while he repurchased and refunded buyers after discovering the issue.

F. A. Schulz Moritz Reichert Mr. Schulz Justice Geib’s Court Schulz Reichert

Resident of Stephenson County Dies at Ridott

Kenry Young, 78, a 44 year Stephenson County resident, died this afternoon at 15 minutes after two at the Ridott home of William Krackenberg. Born in Germany, he came to the United States about 1865, lived near Ridott, later retired from farming, and belonged to the German Reformed church of Freeport. His wife had died years ago. he leaves a brother Jacob Young in Freeport and a niece Mrs. William Krackenberg.

Kenry Yours Stephenson County William, Krackenberg Ridott Mr Young Germany United States Freeport German Reformed Church of Jacob Young West Homer Streets William Kruckenberg

Freeport High School Grads Attend Interior Dakota Exercises

Supt Grove and Principal Fulwider lead graduates from Freeport High School at the Interior academy of Dakota. The ceremony was held Thursday evening. There were two members in the graduating class.

Supt. Grove Prin. Fulwider Freeport High School Interior Academy of Dakota Dlass

Watery Grave Hoax Tied Lena Man Again

Deputy Sheriff T A Saul returns from Savanna to Lena to chase a death by own action hoax around I I Shank. Shank, a Lena stock buyer, is believed to have fled to Omaha after changing clothes, buying a ticket, and overdrawing banks in Orangeville and Lena. His wife consults an attorney as investigators piece together a likely pretense to mislead relatives while he vanishes.

T. A. Saul Lena Savanna I. I. Shank Omaha Mississippi Mr. Saul Shank Saul Freeport The Mr. Shank Gishwiler William Wilson Express

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