Weather forecast for Illinois Wisconsin Iowa
Chicago reports the Associated Press forecast for March 2. Illinois will generally fall tonight and Wednesday with moderate temperatures. Wisconsin will be partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions in the northeast tonight and cooler Wednesday afternoon. Iowa expects generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with cooler weather on Wednesday.
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Associated Press
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Wisconsin
Iowa
Eight Hour Day Victory in Printing Union Case
Federal court of appeals rules for the International Printing Pressmen's union in the Typothetae of America dispute. The decision, issued in Cincinnati, establishes an eight hour day and is hailed as a union victory.
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Typothetae of America
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Federal Court of Appeals
International Printing Preasmen’s Union
Balloting Stalls on Forty-Third Springfield Senate Ballot
In Springfield on March 2 the joint session broke quorum on the thirty-eighth ballot for senator. Four senators answered the roll call. Hopkins received 28 votes, Stringer 88, with the rest scattering.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Hopkins
Stringer
Market Report from Chicago Board of Trade
Closing quotations show May wheat at 1.183 May corn 67 May oats 55% May pork 17.27 May lard 9.92 May ribs 9.10 12. Union stock yards figures include cattle 3000 beeves 4.50 to 7.00 stockers feeders 3.40 5.70, hogs 5 higher 6.35 6.45, mixed and heifers 6.60, sows 6.30, heavy 8.30 6.60, sheep 12000 steady 3.25 5.70.
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Lakota club reelects officers. McNess becomes treasurer
The Lakota club, a popular city organization, re-elected all former officers last night with F. W. McNess succeeding George Creighton as treasurer after Creighton moved from the city. The Mystic Workers of the World plan a card party tomorrow at the K of P hall over the State Bank. The B of L F and the Ladies auxiliary hold a joint meeting tonight at the K of P hall with cards at 8:30. The Court of Honor will host a dance and card party Thursday night at the K of P hall.
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Lakota Club
F. W. McNess
George Creighton
Mr. Creighton
Mystic Workers of the World
K. of P. Hall
State Bank
B.of L. F
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Court of Honor
Gregory seeks time extension for gas and electric plant
Charles E. Gregory in Freeport seeks council approval to extend the April 1909 operation deadline for his gas and electric light plants. He argues earlier money stringency blocked progress, notes bonds of 10000 and 5000, and says material already purchased will be shipped once extension is granted. He met with his attorney and associate and aims to finalize a site option near railroad tracks.
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Charles E. Gregory
Freeport
Gregory
Charles F. Franz
Douglas Pattison
Franks Comes Close to Indoor High Jump Record
Elmer Franks, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. J W Franks of 60 Grove Street, nearly tied the indoor high jump record at the Y M C A by clearing 5 feet 8 inches on Monday night. His feat is praised as commendable for a youth of his age.
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Elmer Franks
J. W. Franks
Grove Street
Frank
Comforting Circle Elects Officers
The Comforting Circle of King's daughters elected officers Monday afternoon. Leader Mrs. J. A. Clark. Vice Teacher Miss M. Holderby. Treasurer Mrs. D. C. L. Mease. Secretary Mrs. Harry Roland.
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Comforting Circle of
King’s Daughters
Mra
J. A. Clark
M. Holderby
Mra. D. C
Freeport YMCA Team to Meet Mt Morris in Final Play
The Freeport YMCA basketball squad travels to Mt Morris tomorrow night for a decisive contest against the Mt Morris five. Both teams had defeated each other this season, setting up a clash for final honors. Read the Journal's want column for details.
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Mt. Morris
Freeport Y. M.C. A
Chinaman Arrested After Laundry Bill Dispute
Hugh Williams had Sam Sing arrested after a dispute over a laundry bill. Williams claimed he paid for work already, the Chinaman grabbed Williams' hat and an arrest followed. Sing paid a small fine.
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Hugh Williams
Sam Sing
Mr. Williams
Williams
Bosa
Freeport lodge Elks to meet. various fraternal gatherings listed
Freeport lodge of Elks meets Thursday night. Freeport Commandery No. 7 holds a stated conclave tomorrow evening for business and drill. St Catherine's guild meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Garrison in Brewster house. Freeport chapter No. 23 holds a stated convocation this evening for business and M and P degrees. IL Central official C L Ewing passes through Freeport en route west on inspection. Teamsters approve hours cut from ten to nine with price unchanged, effective April 4. W H and F M S of English Lutheran church to meet Wednesday at 3 at Mrs Mullen's 207 South Galena. Woman's Foreign Missionary society meets Wednesday at 2:30 at Mrs J G Leckley's 166 Lincoln Ave. Members urged to pay second quarterly year dues.
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St. Catherine's Guild
Garrison
Brewster House
Freeport Chapter No. 23
C. L. Ewing
Illinois Central
Freeport
Teamsters’ Union
W. H
F.M
English Lutheran Church
Mullen
Galena Avenue
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
J. G. Leckley
Lincoln Ave
Funeral for William Carey at Carroll Street Be held
Funeral services for the late William Carey are set for tomorrow morning at 9 o clock from the family residence on Carroll Street and a half hour later at St Marys church Rev Father Leydon will preside and interment will follow in the Catholic cemetery Knights of Columbus in charge with pallbearers Andrew Tracy John Canlan William Goff Gerald Riordan John Peck and William Gleanon to serve.
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William Carey
Carroll Street
St. Mary’s Church
Father Leydon
Knights of Columbus
Andrew Tracy
John Canlan
William Goff
Gerald Riordan
John Peck
William Gleanon
Knights of Columbus Meet At Hall For Carey Attendance
Members of the Knights of Columbus will assemble at their hall tomorrow morning at 8 30 to attend Carey in a body.
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Knights of Columbus
William Carey
Civic Corruption Debate Announced by Bible Club
The Sociological Bible club invites discussion on civic corruption with Reverend William H Beynon as first speaker and March 14 guest W T Rawleigh to address The Reform Movement topic on Sunday next and subject to be announced later.
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Wm. H. Beynon
Sociological Bible Club
W. T. Rawleigh
Ladies' Aid Society Meeting Notice
The Ladies Aid society of the First English Reformed Church will hold a regular meeting Wednesday March 3 at 2 p.m. at the church. Members and friends of the society are asked to take note. Important business on hand.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First English Reformed Church
Waduasdey
New Life Pills Claim Cure For Appendi Cit s
An advertisement touts Mr Kings New Life Pills as a preventive for appendicitis and a cure for constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion. The ad claims the pills cost 25 cents and are sold by Joseph Emmart.
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Mr. King
New Life
Joseph Emmert
Lancaster taxes due by March sixth at local shoe store
A. J. Hill the Lancaster town collector will be at Bokemeier and Kaney’s shoe store this Saturday to collect all personal taxes due by March 6. Citizens are urged to file payments promptly at the appointed location.
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A. J. Hill
Lancaster
Bokemeier & Kaney
Interurban Line Topics At Freeport Meeting
Freeport City hall hosts the Citizens' Commercial association to discuss an interurban Dubuque line, transportation to the Chautauqua grounds, auto buses during the event, and a potential public convenience station. Speakers include Rev Beynon B F Brubaker Jastram A W Barker and W Neese with remarks on funding route feasibility and a through business basis for the chautauqua.
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Citizens’ Commercial Association
Beynon
B. F. Brubaker
Jastram
A. W. Barker
Freeport
Shearer
Dubuque
Wm. W. Savage
Minneapolis
C. Zimmerman
St Andpoint
Henry Richart
Cedarville
W. ‘. Neese
Davenport
Chaimnber
Meeting Date Change for Woman's Missionary Society
The Woman's Missionary Society of Oak Street church will not meet tomorrow as usual. A week from tomorrow, Wednesday March 10, the group will meet at Mrs. Goetting's home, 121 State Street, due to the death of Ave. John Molter, a society member.
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Woman's Missionary Society of
Oak Street
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