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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press notes continued warm and generally fair conditions across Illinois with possible local thunderstorms late tonight or Tuesday, and cooler conditions Tuesday. Iowa and Wisconsin show similar patterns with chances of thunderstorms tonight or Tuesday and cooler temperatures Tuesday afternoon or night.
The Daily Journal announces delivery to any part of the city for 10c a week.
Secretary Taft arrived in New York and left for New Haven where he will stay with Yale Treasurer Farham and meet Mrs. Taft. He intends to visit the president at Oyster Bay Friday with Luke Wright and plans to campaign in Cincinnati this fall. He did not discuss Bryan’s Chicago anti injunction plank.
The United States Weather Bureau bulletin predicts the current hot spell across the country east of the Rockies will end Tuesday or Wednesday. Local rains, thunderstorms and cooler, moderating temperatures to follow nationwide.
Congressman Sherman the Republican vice presidential candidate, while visiting ex-Governor Herrick, was slightly indisposed today in Cleveland. He is expected to resume his trip to Utica tomorrow.
In New York on June 22 twenty four manila paper manufacturers pleaded guilty to maintaining an illegal restraint of trade. Federal Judge Hough fined each company one thousand dollars.
Geo Willoughby a business figure and church worker was sentenced to life imprisonment in Milwaukee Wisconsin for the murder of his wife committed last March after he confessed to the crime.
Up to noon today Chicago recorded seven prostrations and two deaths due to the heat. The noon mercury reached 98.8 degrees, prompting health officials to warn residents to seek shade and stay hydrated.
Baton Rouge and Hammond passenger train wreck near Baton Rouge Louisiana kills state legislator G. W. Jones and injures about fifteen others, with several seriously hurt.
Richmond dispatch reports Governor Swanson accepted W. J. Bryan's invitation to second the nomination at Denver. The development marks support for Bryan as he seeks the presidential candidacy amid ongoing campaign traffic.
The semi annual water rents are due at the Water Co. office 194 Van Buren St. by July 1 1908. A 10 percent discount applies to all bills paid in advance. Office hours include evenings from June 25 to July 1 inclusive. Customers urged to take advantage of the discount.
A unknown man, likely a hobo, died from head injuries after the door jam of Queen & Crescent box car 228,889 closed on him in Wallace yards. Dr M M Baumgartner impaneled a jury and ruled accidental death. Witnesses described a makeshift tramp bed, overnight sleep on the car, and a switch crew move after supper. Police and coroner seek to identify the deceased, who wore a dark brown coat and hat, with limited personal items found.
Felice Carronza, a young Italian, was found burned to death at West Junction. His brother in law Salvatore Campagna is detained awaiting a full investigation. Campagna’s statements were taken with an interpreter but conflicting remarks prompted Chief Silk, State's Attorney Burrell, Campagna, and Illinois Central agents to return to West Junction to reexamine the scene and track Campagna's movements. Two of Campagna's brothers are in Chicago.
A group led by Chas. D. Knowlton Jr and John S. Harpster have acquired about 40 acres in Maynard's woods three miles east of Ridott road and on the Interurban. They have erected a bungalow with a screened veranda and summer kitchen. The formal opening is set for Wednesday evening. An Interurban station is promised, with plans for golf links and other amusements to follow. The project aims to create Freeport's premier outing place, rivaling neighboring cities' country clubs.
A dusting cap social is planned at the U B church for Wednesday evening. Ladies are asked to bring a dusting cap and a cake. A program and light refreshments will follow. Participants include Alverta Prall, Gladys Jones, Nellie Jones, Helen Prall, Mrs Miller, Miss Fergeson, The Misses Bruce, and Miss Cora Groff.
Mrs. William Eder entertained about a dozen friends at a seven course birthday dinner Saturday at her High street home. Pink roses and pink candles created a charming effect. The guests presented her with an appropriate remembrance.
Miss Sadie Curtiss will be hostess at a dance tonight at Globe hall honoring Miss Cornelia Thomas of McAlester Oklahoma who graduated last week from Freeport High School. Twenty five couples are expected to attend.
Thirty Y M C A boys will travel Tuesday on the interurban car to Hononegah Park near Belvis to take a ten day camp. Mr Buffin of the local Y M C A will supervise the group.
Judge Clarity on Saturday canvassed and certified the park district election results noting the figures matched previously published totals. The project failed to be adopted by a large majority.
Free port lodge No. 452 Knights of Pythias will hold a meeting in their castle hall this evening to perform work at the Page rank. All knights are cordially invited to attend.
Jessie Baldauf an 18 year old daughter of Henry Baldauf of Pearl City shot herself in the abdomen with a shotgun Sunday evening. The Frances Shimer academy student distressed by failure in mathematics sought to end her life, dying within five hours. Neighbors and family found her after a caller reported her absence. coroners to hold inquest.
June events in Lena include A H Howe visiting from Freeport at Jonas Crain’s home. Monietta Houser celebrated her ninth birthday with a party. M E King and daughters visited W H Goodrich in Pearl City. Clyde Busa and Miss Heisler from Shannon stayed with G H Sherry. he works in Carroll county. Mayme Stahl left for Sandwich Illinois after a brief home stay. A wind storm caused minor damage to trees and corn cribs. Martha Penticott returned to Freeport after visiting relatives. Ed Grube and spouse returned home to DeKalb from Arthur Frost’s.
Charles F. Franz and his wife plan to leave this evening for Waterloo Iowa where they were summoned by the illness of their son Rudy who works on the construction of an electric road.
Painters employed by John Schwarz & Sons reported a superb picnic on Saturday with unanimous praise. The event showcased camaraderie and morale boosting for the crew.
A south side street car struck a dirt wagon shortly before noon today, ripping a wheel from the wagon and leaving the car with minor damage. No injuries are reported.
Dr J A Poting has mounted a deer's head, killed by Mrs Poting last fall at Pike Lake Wig. The note records a taxidermy mount of the deer as a personal keepsake.
Commencement exercises at St. Mary's parochial school are to be held this evening Rev Father D Croke formerly pastor from Chicago will be present for the ceremony.
The Cubs beat the White Sox in a Sunday afternoon game at Taylor's Park by a 3 to 0 score in a spirited contest.
Freeport mail boxes are getting a fresh coat of paint in a new green shade. The work brightens streets and improves curb appeal as crews apply the color across neighborhoods.
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