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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
5
Daniel F. Raum, son of former pensions commissioner Green B. Raum, was sent to Joliet penitentiary to begin an intermediate sentence after a conviction for forgery and embezzlement.
Chicago notes continued warm and generally fair conditions with a chance of local thunderstorms tonight or Sunday. Sunrise was at 4 23 a m and sunset at 7 40 p m.
The report lists opening high low and close figures for Sept wheat corn oats and pork with values like 95¢ for Sept wheat and $15.90 for Sept pork. It also notes Union stock yards market results with cattle hogs and sheep prices and a Sunday School banquet at 153 Cherry St celebrating 130 new members.
The suits of John Tilkemeier and Ludwig Passet, administrators, against the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad, were moved from the county circuit court to the U S circuit court. The actions stem from a fatal car accident at a road crossing near Rock City in which three children died after being struck by a defendant train.
At Mt Carroll Judge Heard returns and says objections by Mr Loeb Chicago attorney withdrawn and bulk of claims against the company allowed in the circuit court proceedings.
Articles of corporation for the Zion cemetery of RBRuckeye filed with the circuit court clerk. Partners named include KR Ki Matter H Kahly W I Matter Charles Foss I T Folgate W G Folgate ER R Matter and I J Folgate. Office to be at 10 Harlem avenue.
A gathering of the Eastern Star is scheduled for Monday evening to discuss work and duties. Members are urged to attend at the designated meeting place and time.
Notice to ice consumers seeking artificial ice from Franz Bros. ask to telephone George Franz or the undersigned A. F. Ballups for service.
Miss Idella B. Potthast and B. Burdette Burling wed at the Potthast home in Freeport at high noon. Rev. L C Burling read the ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Buffalo New York after a Chicago stop. Attendants were few with a large family dinner and gifts from relatives afar.
At St. Raphael's parish house in Madison on June 21 1910 Miss Agnes Marie Farnum married Goodworth J Lillisand. The bride wore a traveling suit with white picture hat and carried white roses. Miss Genevieve Grant of Freeport attended. Best man was Mr Clement Farnum, brother of the bride. The couple plan a wedding trip visiting Milwaukee Chicago Freeport and Rockford before settling at 52 West Wilson Street.
Members of the Germania singing societies held a farewell party for Peter Brauer at Germania hall last evening. Several members gave touching speeches expressing sorrow at his departure and recalling the long years of fellowship among the group.
Mr Brauer and family were honored by a local society with a valuable ring presented by August Schmacher in recognition of deep regard and kind words. Brauer thanked the group, enjoyed refreshments, and planned to sail from New York for Germany with his mother and sister to establish their future home and marriage plans for Miss Brauer in the near future.
Word here announces the marriage of Miss Nellie Irene Wilson formerly of this place to Arthur Bruce James. The ceremony will take place in Chicago on Saturday June 29 at 8 pm at the home of the bride’s uncle H E Wilson 5221 26th Street Morton Park. Reverend James M Phelps will perform the ceremony. Miss Wilson is the daughter of W W Wilson formerly of this city. She is a noted musician active in Freeport musical circles and has sung here before. The couple will spend a few days in Brechart after returning from the east.
The engagement of Miss Ida M Brubaker daughter of Martin Brubaker of Bailey Avenue West Freeport and William K E Blaisdell of Des Moines Iowa is announced. The marriage is planned for mid July. Blaisdell is grandson of Mrs M E Blasdell longtime city resident who lived here with Mrs Blasdell for about a year.
The engagement of Miss Helen Kaste daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kaste and Charles Billerbeck son of Mrs John Billerbeck is announced and the marriage date is set for the latter part of next week.
Frank M. Flannery son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Flannery former residents of Freeport and Miss Regina Ledgett were married this morning at Rockford by Rev H M Bannen pastor of the Lutheran church.
Mrs Douglas Pattison will entertain her friends at a reception on Wednesday of next week and again on Thursday, continuing a social gathering she plans to hold.
Mrs Karl F Snyder will entertain at her new home next Wednesday afternoon in a mid week reception.
The Woman's Relief Corps hosts a card party tonight in the G. A. R. hall for members and guests seeking a social event with proceeds likely supporting relief work.
Judge O. E. Heard of Freeport had his circuit court ruling sustained by the Illinois Supreme Court in a suit by William C. Godfrey Katherine Godfrey and Grace Godfrey against Dixon Power and Lighting Jason C Ayres Reynolds Wire Edwin C Parsons and Christiana D Parsons. The ruling favors the defendants and confirms the title to the dam and water power at Dixon in the Lee County Lighting Company and Reynolds Wire Company.
Jonathan Matter of Durand, a likely the paper’s oldest subscriber, recalls long ties to Stephenson county. He has read the Freeport Journal since 1848, came from Harrisburg in 1845, and lived in Davis county for 26 years before staying with his daughter Mrs Peter Best.
Judge Heard attended the Oriental Consistory in Chicago where the 33d degree was conferred ahead of Rev. W. J. McCagohan sailing to Dublin Ireland. A pre degree dinner was served to the 33d degree members before the ceremony.
The Daily Journal announces delivery to portions of the city for a tenth consecutive week. Officials say service will reach additional blocks and aims to boost reader access.
Alexander Watson prominent Harlem township farmer dies at 1 pm after a growth in his head ruptured from catarrh and brain fever. Born near Freeport he was 58, married to Sadie Dinges, survived by one child and many siblings. Funeral set Tuesday. interment at city cemetery. The report also notes death of George Swift aged 94 and Catherine Becker funeral details in Freeport with pallbearers listed.
Mr and Mrs BE D Allington returned from Chicago where Mr Allington attended the National Association of Piano Dealers of America convention with about eight hundred members. B B Crew of Atlanta was elected president and a banquet at the Auditorium featured menus printed on music paper. Noted speakers included Vice President Fairbanks Hon Joseph G Cannon and George Ade.
Residents of MccCon nel joined the Freeport graduation exercises today. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wachlin, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stemm, Clarence and Florence Stemm, Mrs. J. J. Price and daughter Susie, Mrs. S. Stettler and daughters Vera and Grace, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Confer and Grace, Peter Shippy, Otto Schuls and family, Mrs. Herman and daughter Helen, Jennie Folgate and Maud Folgate, Minnie Price, Hazel and Grace Gossinger, Vivian Shippy, Elizabeth Confer, Laura Confer, Mrs. Mary Runkle, Emma Klug, Cora Roff, Bessie Runkle, Elmer Keefer and children Neva and Harold, Mrs. Albert McDonald, Dotry Stemm, and Elsie Schulz.
Readable lines show a local fashion bump as straw hats become a popular choice for seaside shoppers. Vendors report steady sales of wide brimmed styles, with visitors from nearby towns modeling light, breathable coverings during sunny afternoons.
A brief notice notes Sunday dinners offered at the Roy Cafe for 35 cents. The item highlights an affordable community meal with no additional details.
The noted clairvoyant Madam Bruingwick extends her stay for three additional days. Interested clients may schedule readings by visiting or calling at No 30 Chicago Street.
Edwin Rotzler resumes violin instruction at 16 Elk Street. Limited pupil seats available. Phone number blue 6.
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