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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
11
The report notes continued warm and generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday across Illinois and Wisconsin. Iowa sees fair skies tonight with warmer readings, especially in the north and west, and remains generally fair and warm on Sunday.
Secretary Taft greeted by ecstatic crowds in Cincinnati after arrival at 38 10 am. James S. Sherman and a national committee sub‑group join Taft for leadership plans. Frank H Hitchcock declines chairmanship for health reasons. committee adjourns to July 1 in Washington to reconvene.
Paris reports the bans of Mme Gould and Prince Helie De Sagan were published today the exact place and date of the wedding remain undisclosed but will be celebrated within a fortnight in a quiet ceremony with a small gathering including George Gould among the attendees.
President Roosevelt and his party traveled by the Pennsylvania road toward Oyster Bay. The procession is expected to arrive at Oyster Bay at 5 35 this afternoon.
Closing quotations show cattle and hogs at varied levels with 2 500 cattle and 11 000 hogs traded. Beeves and light stockers moved modestly. sheep quoted steady, bulk sales reported. Board of Trade quotations listed by F J Miner Co with Anderson as resident manager.
The county court probates the will of George H. Smith of Silver Creek leaving property to his widow and son with the widow named executor without bonds dated June 6 1850. The will of James Grant of this city is probated before Judge Clarity.
Willian Mooney of Shannon sustained severe leg injuries when a team attached to a well drilling outfit ran away. He was thrown from his seat and crushed under a heavy part of the outfit. Freeport physicians were summoned at night to treat the injuries.
Semi annual water rents payable at the Water Co offices 104 Van Buren St July 1 1908. A 10 percent discount applies to bills paid in full by that date. Office hours are evenings June 26 to July 1 inclusive. Citizens urged to take advantage of discount. Freeport Water Company June 1 1908
A large alumni gathering at the high school gymnasium featured a supper served by Mrs. Wolf and Junior class members. Guests included BERT PALMER and many 1908 graduates. Toasts by Dr. F. H. Bowers and remarks by educators and local officials preceded unanimous officer elections for the alumni association.
The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin reports the June wedding of Miss May Jackson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson, to Rev Nile W Heermans curate of St Luke's Bay View. The ceremony at St Luke's was led by Rev N W Heermans assisted by Rev Robert T McCutcheon. The bride wore white with long veil and was given away by her father. A reception at the rectory on Russell Avenue follows.
Friday noon at 118 Lincoln avenue Mr and Mrs G F Swarts hosted a large gathering of relatives and friends for John Musser of Orangeville celebrating his 83d birthday. Born in Pennsylvania he lived in New York Iowa County Michigan where he held offices, later ran a grocery in Fond du Lac and saw the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Musser. In Stevenson County he has been a welcome visitor and mourns his late wife from 105.
Bert Palmer eldest son of Mr and Mrs C E Palmer married today in Portland Oregon to Miss Shogren of Grand Avenue. Palmer born in Freeport studied in public schools and later worked in Chicago before moving to Portland two years ago as a top office man for Union Meat Co. His father is a well known express messenger from Freeport. Freeport friends extend congratulations.
Mr and Mrs A K Stibgen longtime Freeport residents are confirmed to have their children living under parental roof in what marks a first time move within the community.
L. W. Stibgen arrived from Chicago with wife and child and met B. C. Stibgen of Des Moines and Paul S. Stibgen of Freeport with his wife and child. The twelve year reunion was delightful and memorable, as the elder couple who remain active in family gatherings.
Fifteen candidates were initiated into Freeport Tribunal No 09 of the Fraternal Tribunes. The ceremony followed by ice cream and cake drew about 160 members. ER M Whitham of Ale Do TI spoke as supreme tribune, noting the lodge’s rapid growth and high standing in the city.
Members of the Smith D. Atkins camp will host a social next Friday evening at K of G hall. Robert P. Eckert will give the principal address as refreshments are served, with a 16 cent admission and a record of past successes to match.
Mrs Caroline S Barrett remains in Chicago with her son Hon John Barrett Director of the Bureau of American Republics He plans to attend the Chicago convention at President Roosevelts request and the Denver convention on a similar mission He will speak Sunday night at the Chicago Sunday Evening Club where Seth Low Columbia University president will also speak He expects to stop in Freeport on his return from Denver.
John Stock involved in Isaac store robbery with Jimmy Rice was sent to Joliet for an indeterminate term, pending board of pardons action. Chitty vs Chicago Great Western ruled for the judgment creditor, while Warner vs Illinois Central was dismissed at plaintiff's cost. Court adjourned until July 20.
Sam Tamonia faces murder charge after Felice Cassato was found burned at the Illinois Central oil house near West Junction. Police report Tamonia, Cassato’s brother in law, had threatened him and may have hidden near the scene prior to the fire. A Chicago arrest linked to the case is expected to bring further developments.
The Stephenson County Democratic central committee met in Freeport to plan candidates for the August primaries. Two candidates will be placed in the field for the legislature with C. D. Cramer suggested for circuit clerk and R. B. Mitchell for state's attorney.
Bechtold of McConnell visited town today. J Gallagher of La Crosse called in Freeport. Harry Holbrook of Oak Park arrived in town for Globe chautauqua. Mr and Mrs Jesse Saunders of Paris Wisconsin hosted Freeport friends. Grant Fetherling of Centralia guests of his brother in the city. Mrs H H Antrim and son Joel travel to Polo. Mrs Laswell, Antrim’s mother, just back from California. Miss Ellen Runner returns from Mt Holyoke College for summer. she will be a senior next year.
A brief notice notes a Sunday chicken dinner at Troy Cafe. Details are limited with only a note of the event and a price cue implied by the fragment 2e. dit.
Copies from artists of worldwide reputation offered by Pattison and Wryder. Framed pictures and unframed works displayed at their old stand. Art sale advertised with emphasis on famous subjects and broad selection.
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