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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
8
The Associated Press reports cloudiness and probable showers across Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin with warmer temperatures tonight and cooler Sunday afternoon. Showers likely Friday night into Sunday with warmer conditions in eastern sections and cooler in the west.
Secretary Taft and General Luke Wright arrived at Oyster Bay to confer with the president about Wright taking the war portfolio and chairmanship of the Republican national committee.
Cleveland June 27 Congressman Sherman woke after a good night’s sleep and a morning check showed normal temperature pulse and respiration. The report notes he is feeling much better and is resting at home or in a private setting as doctors monitor his condition.
Washington on June 27 reports the Mexican government has requested United States aid to prevent violations of neutrality laws amid ongoing revolutionary movements in Mexico.
Washington June 27 Secretary of Agriculture Wilson announced a regulation requiring the mark of inspection to be placed on oleomargarine.
Closing quotes for grains and livestock at Chicago markets. July wheat soybeans corn and pork line items with cattle beeves stockers cows hogs and sheep figures. Board of Trade quotations listed with ranges and prices for bulk sales and fattened cattle.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from A. H. Altemeier's home 36 Nursery street and at 3 from St. Mary's church. James Howard of Leavenworth Kansas Mr and Mrs William Howard of Aurora and Mr and Mrs William Altemeier of Chicago have arrived to attend.
The Horseshoe cafe will discontinue serving Sunday dinners starting tomorrow. The move leaves patrons seeking weekend meals with options elsewhere in the town.
Freeport plans a three day Home Coming from August 26 to 28 with the Old Settlers Reunion at Cedarville on August 26 and the fiftieth anniversary Lincoln Douglas debate on August 27. The free events include band concerts illumination of the courthouse athletic contests exhibitions and a fireworks display.
The county court probates the will of Samuel Taylor of Kent with widow Almeda Taylor as sole executrix and beneficiary. The will dated March 21 1905 leaves all property to the widow without bonds. Also probated is Henry A Potthast of Freeport with Sophia Potthast named as beneficiary and executrix in the will dated February 4 1908.
Mrs Susan Huber has been taken to St Francis hospital after years of invalidism. The report notes a boy named Gierian Thro suffering from eye ailments with one eye damaged by a bug and the other also affected, causing him significant distress.
Mayor Dittmar announced a likely special council session Monday evening to approve the annual appropriation ordinance. The measure must pass before July 1, and the ordinance is expected to raise revenue for the city treasury.
After 15 years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B. F. Ayscue of Ingleside NC praises Dr King s New Life Pills as the best pills ever sold. Sold under guarantee at Joy Emmert s drug store for 25 cents.
Fragment mentions trimming and a cost, with a name H. Baker and an address 157 Stephenson, but details are unreadable leaving the event and location uncertain.
In social circles the boy charmed guests at his tenth birthday party held at his home with visits from a Majestic theater outing and a second swarm of bees at theZipf residence. About a dozen boys attended and enjoyed the celebration despite the bee interruptions.
The Volunteers of America hosted a day at Highland Park for about 105 poor children. They provided lunches, ice cream, lemonade, cake, two rides on the merry go round, races and prizes. They thank local businessmen, Mr Goddard for street cars and Mrs Miller for collecting 16.85 for the effort.
A large attendance enjoyed a social at K of G hall hosted by Smith D Atkins camp Sons of Veterans. The program featured Edwin Rotzler with Mrs Rotzler accompanying, a recitation by Miss Anna Mae Rawleigh, and addresses by Robert P Eckert and W T Rawleigh. Ice cream and cake were served.
About a dozen members with their sweethearts and wives enjoyed a delightful picnic on the club grounds last night. Most arrived in the afternoon, with others arriving in the evening. The interurban line makes the club easily accessible, enhancing its appeal for informal summer gatherings.
About 200 people attended the Second Presbyterian Sunday School picnic at Globe Park yesterday. They gathered at the church in the morning with buses provided to transport them to the park. Baseball and other games were played and all enjoyed the outing.
Freeport Belvidere and Rockford councils gather for a joint picnic at Ho-no-ne-gah park with three lodges taking part. Grand council officers attend and several are slated to speak.
A card party held yesterday afternoon at St. Pius hall drew a good crowd for the St Vincent orphanage benefit. Prizes at the card tables went to Mrs. Ed Kerlin and Mrs. Paulina Luecke.
The Sunday schools of Rock Grove township plan a union picnic in Mr. Andres Grove northeast of Rock Grove on July. Prominent speakers will address attendees and a cordial invitation is extended to all.
The Misses Hill of Prospect Terrace entertain this afternoon in honor of Miss Alice Hill and Miss Ruth Hill with their guest Miss Botsford from Massachusetts.
The Eastern Star ladies visited Highland Park for an afternoon outing yesterday. Supper baskets were prepared by husbands but were not consumed as planned. A hunt followed as baskets were found altered and not as originally left.
The city's grocery stores will close for the balance of the day. The notice affects all locations, with hours reverting to normal the following day. No further details were provided.
Tom Moore of Cochran Georgia reports a sore on his instep healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He praises a quick cure, purchased with a 25 cent box at Jos Emmert's drug store under guarantee.
Notices request prompt delivery of goods before July 4 and announce a price change starting Monday June 2 from ten to eight cents per pair for unspecified items. The message is from B. Dye Works.
Contractor M Ford launches 600 foot trench plan 7 feet deep in one day using a steam dredger as rock mass halts progress on the Ashville sewer project. About 20 workers now with 24 inch pipes and a $42 862 50 contract.
Ora K Chapin of Chicago general manager for Congressman Foss campaign for the Republican nomination visited Freeport to organize support and arrange a talk next Wednesday evening at the county club. Foss has spoken in eight counties since starting in Galesburg a week ago and will speak at Dixon next Tuesday evening and hold a day reception at Galena on Wednesday.
Walter J Miller purchases a Denver barber shop on Seventeenth Street in the heart of the business district. The location at the Alamo hotel is described as highly desirable in Denver.
Rev BF Hulke of St John’s Evangelical church has returned from Peotone Illinois where he attended the Northern Illinois district conference Regular worship resumes tomorrow at 10 o clock at the church.
F Longfellow, once chief car inspector for the Milwaukee western division, died in Marion Iowa on Friday. The notice indicates his former role and passing location marking a brief obituary item.
The Horseshoe cate will dis ners, beginning tomorrow.
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