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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
1
Chicago and Wisconsin forecast generally fair tonight into Sunday with continued warmth. Thunderstorms and showers expected tonight or Sunday, mainly across western Wisconsin.
The Republican National Committee opened its deliberations with Florida delegates at large seated for Taft. Pressure builds over New York vice presidential talks with Cortelyou and Sherman as leading names. Five states protest alleged exclusion by dominating party elements while Georgia anti-Taft claimants fail to appear.
Pittsburg police and a posse chased four men alleged to be tied to a two week spree of holdups in the area. Near Elizabeth a detective named Englart was shot and killed one suspect and wounded twice himself. The remaining three suspects barricaded in a vacant house with rifles and revolvers.
Pittsburg June 6 Henry Reiber former paying teller and John Young former auditor were sentenced today to ten years each in the penitentiary for embezzling over 1 000 000 from the Farmer's Deposit National Bank.
A Friday tornado in Fillmore County Nebraska left at least six dead, four fatally injured, and several others seriously hurt as it swept across the area destroying homes and property. Local Geneva reports confirm multiple fatalities and extensive damage from the storm.
The injured from the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric line collision near Annapolis last night, in which eight were killed and many seriously hurt, are reported to be recovering and are expected to make a full recovery.
A Prestolite factory exploded today marking the third blast in a year. Eleven people were injured none fatally. The hospital and city engine house adjoining the plant suffered heavy damage.
Hon. Peter White Marquette a participant in copper and iron development in the upper peninsula collapsed and died of heart disease on a Detroit street today.
Chicago June 6 George Siler a well known prize fight referee is at the point of death from angina pectoris.
The local union of musicians holds its regular monthly meeting Sunday at 10 o'clock in Seitz hall. Read the Journal's want column for details and listings.
Sheriff Milner nabbed Louis Garman near Haldane after a chase across farms and corn cribs. He faced grand jury bonds of 5000 dollars but could not post. Garman allegedly tried to chloroform his wife on Sunday, risking her life, before fleeing again. He remains jailed pending the grand jury action in September.
A local notice lists roller skating at the Rollaway rink on June 7. Officials urge community attendance and note the activity as a recreational gathering run by the Rollaway club.
Mrs Emma Luedeking died at 281 Empire Street after a brief illness from bowels inflammation. She was born May 4 1885 in Leaf River and married Fred Luedeking March 9 1905. Survived by husband two children her parents and sister with services Sunday at 2 and 2:30 at St John’s Church. Henry Young of Ridott, born 1830 in Stubbendorf Germany died Friday. Funeral Sunday at Ridott and Freeport with Rev Traeger officiating. Joseph Young is a brother.
The Stephenson County Farmers Picnic association met in the grand jury room at the courthouse this afternoon to set a date. June 24 was chosen for the picnic to be held at Damascus. H. M. Phillips, William Lobdel and J. F. Hardel were appointed a three member committee to make arrangements.
The last will and testament of Adolph Miller of Rock Grove has been probated in the county court. The property of the deceased is left to his wife, who is appointed executrix of the estate. The instrument is dated February 15, 1908.
The cornerstone of the new English Reformed church at South Galena avenue and Carroll street will be laid with ceremonies on Sunday June 14. Principal speakers will be Rev W D Marburger and Hon Louis H Burrell.
Heavy rain drenched Freeport and nearby locales as Jupiter Pluvius opened flood gates this afternoon. Conditions favored a severe storm with reports of cyclones and tornadoes in southwestern states, though local impact remained limited to heavy rainfall.
Frank Hughes of Rock Run township was fined ten dollars and costs in Justice Geib's court for beating and mistreating Jennie Miller. The misdemeanor occurred on June 2 and the fines were paid by his father.
At the Center County Picnic association meeting held at the courthouse Friday evening it was decided not to hold a picnic this year. The decision stems from it being a campaign year and many people are focused on politics.
F C Good, held at the county jail on a board bill charge, appeared before Magistrate Bentley who granted a continuance until next Tuesday.
At the courthouse this morning the county poor farm committee re appointed Dr R M White as county physician. the sole other bidder was Dr Stiver.
State's Attorney Burrell will address the Woodmen at Cedarville tomorrow during the annual memorial services.
For sale hive equipment including bees, frames and foundation from factory person 6-6dlw. H. Bamberger offers bee hives and related items.
Rockford and Interurban Railway offers 8.8 cents round trip to Rockford for tomorrow’s baseball game. Service notes game scheduled at 3 p.m. and the transport account base is listed.
The Freeport board of education met in the public library last evening approving janitor appointments for the next year and relocating the domestic science department to the old building to free space for manual training. They also authorized roof repairs, fire escape estimates, and coal purchases, with a tax rebate for Samuel C. Wagner and plans to meet again June 22.
W T Caldwell formerly talked Freeport during an overnight visit before continuing to Somerset Kentucky where he serves as superintendent of the Queen Crescent road He praises Freeport as the best city of all he has lived in and notes its citizens have strong grounds for pride Caldwell remains president of the Wenthe Railway Correspondence School
Charles Sullivan and William Hutchins of Freeport take university scholarship examinations at the county superintendent's office today. The day also marks the regular teacher examinations with seventeen candidates present this morning.
The late Fred Seefeldt of Lancaster has been probated in the county court. The deceased’s property goes to the widow and children. A son-in-law, Henry Tieman, is named executor. The will is dated March 9, 190s.
BK. FF. Ayscue of Ingleside, N. C., after 15 years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, says Dr. King’s New Life Pills are the best pills ever sold. Sold under guarantee at Jos. Bammert’s drug store. 2c.
To reduce stock I offer a 10 percent discount on all spring and summer goods. A splendid opportunity to get a first class suit at a low price. JOHN S. HARPSTER, The Up-to-Date Tailor, 139 Scepheugon St. June 6, 190?dlw.
All paint stores will close in evenings except Saturdays starting Monday June six nineteen forty six.
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