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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
7
The Chicago weather report from June 26 notes Illinois and Wisconsin fair tonight with warmer conditions expected Saturday. Iowa looks generally fair in the east with possible showers in the west tonight or Saturday and warmer conditions tonight.
Newport R I June 26 Two women delegates to the general federation of Women s clubs convention in Boston were dangerously hurt and ten others injured when a tallyho coach capsized on a steep hill during an excursion. Hospital authorities withheld identities and injury details.
An express and a freight train collided near Baroda in India on June 26, killing a number of people. Officials could not estimate the death toll until wreckage cleanup is finished.
Secretary Taft departs New Haven for New York with Mrs Taft and son Charles. He will meet President Roosevelt tomorrow at Oyster Bay for a conference.
In Chadron Nebraska on June 26 a Northwestern double header freight eastbound derailed after striking a washout forty miles from Chadron. Three trainmen and two men riding the train were killed in the accident.
Cleveland June 26 Congressman Sherman shows improved condition after a good night’s rest. He reports feeling better than since arriving at the hospital. Doctors say he could leave by Wednesday and foresee his ultimate full recovery with strong confidence from the medical staff.
The bodies of William Paterson and Dorothy M. Flagg were recovered after a boat overturned Tuesday night near Peoria. Both victims drowned in the incident, and their deaths were confirmed this morning.
A large blaze in Duluth Minnesota today leveled the Consolidated Elevator and adjacent Northern Pacific freight sheds. The damage is estimated at three quarters of a million dollars.
Congressman William H. Parker died today in Deadwood South Dakota as reports confirm his death on this June day. The passing marks a sudden loss for the state delegation and the national Republican ranks.
Local lodge members will travel to Pecatonica for memorial services. The group departs on the 1:30 interurban car and invites all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to attend.
Masters John Walton Barrett and Smithh Atkins Cobb of the M C A boys camp report catching a foot long fish each and claim to swim ten feet without wader wings. The boys say they are having the time of their lives and show no wish to return home.
The choir of the German Lutheran church will travel to Buena Vista for the morning service on Sunday. The Rev. Mr. Scharferberg will deliver the sermon.
In hot weather a local sausage factory advertises ham sausage cold tongue boiled ham meat loaf and minced ham. The listing emphasizes home made products and a broad menu including bo longa.
Princeton reports Grover Cleveland to be buried late today in Princeton cemetery beside Ruth Cleveland with a private Presbyterian service. President Roosevelt attends as a friend, other statesmen present in tribute but not in official capacity. Guarded by privacy, attendance capped at about 150, while flags are half mast and salutes fire nationwide.
June 26 closing board of trade quotations show July wheat 84 75, July corn 67 54, July oats 63, July pork 14.50, July lard 8.90, July ribs 8.07. Union Stock Yards reports cattle 1,500 strong with beves 48.40, hogs 22,000 down 5 to 6 cents, calves and sheep varying, bulk sales 36.00 to 6.15, and sheep 6,000 weak 3.00 to 5.40. Quotations furnished by F J Miner & Co roows 204 205 Rice building.
William Howard aged about 80, an Irish-born longtime Freeport resident, died at the county farm from age related infirmities. Survived by sons James of Kansas and William of Aurora and daughter Mrs Altenbern of Chicago. Funeral plans to be announced. Remains at A H H Altemeier 35 Nursery Street. He belonged to St Marys Church.
A mother asserts that there is a single top four to choose from in a Gold Medal Flour feature, highlighting brand comparison and consumer guidance.
Low Round-trip fares announced from points on The North Western Line for the Prohibition National Convention in Columbus Ohio July 9 to 18. Also rates to Cleveland for National Educational Association June 24 to July 1. G A R Encampment in Toledo August 27 to 30 and Knights of Pythias Conclave in Boston July 31 to August 3. For full particulars apply to agents.
About four hundred Illinois Central shopmen attended yesterday's annual picnic at Mendota Park Madison. Seven coaches carried guests to the outing with many fishing strings to show. A planned baseball game failed to start as Madison did not appear, but other sports kept the day lively. They departed Madison shortly after 7 pm and reached Freeport around 9 pm.
The Embury Sunday school held a park picnic yesterday at Globe Park with large attendance. Youths arrived in the morning and older members joined in the afternoon for an extended outing. They returned in the evening after a picnic supper as sides played a baseball game to amusement of spectators.
Ninety members of the First Baptist Sunday school primary department gathered at the church yesterday afternoon. Mrs C E Palmer planned the event on the parsonage lawn on Lincoln avenue. They spent the hours from 8 to 6 in singing speaking and games and closed with a fine supper.
About ten to fifteen recent Freeport High School graduates enjoyed a river picnic near Ridott under the supervision of Miss Clara Green.
The Order of the Eastern Star holds a picnic today at Highland Park with a large turnout in attendance.
YMCA boys enjoy sunny days at the Beloit camp near Rockton with baseball swimming and boating. Home sickness fades as camp plans a Tuesday visit with a one or two carloads expected, plus a Friday return for the Fourth of July celebration.
Workmen remodel the interior of E. D. Allington’s music store on Stephen son street. When finished it will be one of Freeport’s handsomest places with calcinmed walls and an attractive stenciled border enhancing its beauty.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a sore on the foot healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve after trying other remedies. He praises a perfect cure from less than a quarter box and notes Jos Emmert's Drug Store sold the product under guarantee.
Police tighten coils around Italian suspect Salvatore Campagna in a murder case. The accused faces charges for killing and cremating Felice Carranto on June 18. Station interviews involve Italian community members and a missing-link alibi debate.
Local article notes Volunteers of America enjoying a picnic at Highland Park. Also mentions Mary Perkins re engaging Ridge School in Erin Township for the coming year and local business sign updates on Stephenson Street. Indirect references to bridal trip return and July 4 store closures in Freeport. Rev. William Caton to preach at Wrincy church with first quarterly conference to follow.
A fragment mentions Cala breaded pork chops at a place called the Sausage Factory. No clear date or broader context is provided.
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