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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports that Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin will see rising temperatures with increasing cloudiness. Illinois may see showers Tuesday, Iowa rain or snow Tuesday or late tonight, and Wisconsin rain or snow Tuesday with possible western showers tonight.
Emporia Kan March 16 Populist national committeeman E L Waterbury says Senator La Follette of Wisconsin will be nominated on the first ballot by the Populists and will not decide to accept until after the Republican convention ends.
A letter from the Hughes Campaign League of New York was received by the Savory hotel management and a telegram expected today to reserve apartments during the state convention this week. The accommodations will be used by Hughes representatives to influence Taft instruction decisions.
London awards the freedom of the city to Florence Nightingale, organizer of Crimean War nursing, in Guildhall before a large crowd. Nightingale aged 90 is too frail to attend and is represented by a nephew.
Raymond Slitchcock was acquitted today by direction of Justice Blanchard in the supreme court on charges brought by several young girls after one testifying the allegations were untrue.
Albany March 16 Governor Hughes will not intervene to stay the execution of Chester Gillette who was convicted of killing Grace Brown in the Adirondacks last July. The case draws national attention as the state prepares for the grim hanging.
The La Salles, brother and sister, performed sensational roller skating exhibitions last week. They displayed remarkable balance and daring as the brother leaped from a gallery plank, cleared twelve chairs, and landed beyond two men, drawing loud encore from spectators.
Saturday night a call from Frank Stuart’s home led police to arrest him for drunkenness and abusing his family. He was transported by wagon to the station and locked up on the charge of vag.
Jacob Sanderson displays photographs from the late 1960s and 1970s at his studio and gallery. The exhibit includes many familiar faces now prominent in Freeport, plus an 1872 courthouse under construction.
Congressman Lowden has filed the petition on behalf of the National Business League of America seeking approval to widen and deepen Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The action aims to facilitate larger ships and increased commerce by the harbor complex.
Ready to use in a collapsible tube with nozzle the ManZan Pile Remedy promises quick relief. One application soothes heals reduces inflammation and relieves soreness and itching. Sold by Tl J Moogk and C P Ciuenther.
The jury found Pres Howland guilty of robbing James Desper of 76 dollars and a gold watch after a volatile trial. Howland plans a new trial while bail is posted. witnesses for defense and prosecution clashed over credibility as officers testified to the suspect’s presence on the street. Desper, the assaulted witness, recounted the incident at the Groshans saloon as Paul Johnson, an ally of Howland, loomed with a heavy stick and claimed payback for a prior alleged insult.
The court stated it would order another venire drawn in the regular manner and that the jury to try the case would be selected from that drawing.
The case of Abraham Welfeldt versus the T. C. G. R. R. was called late this afternoon with jury selection. Welfeldt, an Illinois Central employee at the round house, alleges injuries from a July 3 storm when a window was blown in. About forty witnesses are listed in the case.
Verne A McGilvray convicted forger was sentenced by Judge Farrand to an indeterminate sentence at Joliet after preferring the penitentiary to county jail. Gabriel Stabinow found guilty of assault with deadly weapon was sentenced to ninety days in the county jail by Judge Farrard last week.
United States Senate and House actions include restoring the motto on coins and debarring liquor barrier removals. Supreme Court upheld actions against packing firms fined $15,000 each for rebates. Fortifications bill faces major cuts to war department funding with war prep concerns. Washington notes March 18.
In circuit court this afternoon Mrs Olive Bender was granted a divorce from her husband Rollin Bender on the grounds of desertion.
I. Fr. Aldridge died Sunday in Pierre South Dakota from consumption. He was a former barber at the Raubenheimer and Frick shops, left Freeport five months ago seeking a climate change. Married with a wife and baby, he was a son of Luther F. and wife of 256 North Galena avenue. His father traveled with him most of the winter and will bring the body to Freeport for burial.
Thomas Darrah, son of James Darrah and grandson of the late Mr and Mrs John Darrah pioneers long at State street Freeport, died in Brad ish Neb and will be buried here. He was born at Polo Alabama in 22 years ago and spent most of his life in Nebraska. His mother is dead and he leaves a brother and sister. The funeral will be at his aunt Mrs August Fitzs home 110 State street with details to follow. John Meyer infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred Meyer died Sunday night at 12:30 and his funeral will be at 2 pm tomorrow at the family home 50 Second street Arcade addition with interment in the city cemetery.
Nellie Williams, who has lived in Freeport for months but claims Chicago as her home, was arrested by Officer Rummelhagen for disorderly conduct. Before Magistrate Bentley she was fined $100 plus costs, and jailed for 72 days under the new vagrancy law after failing to pay. The samewoman had a prior similar arrest weeks earlier.
The Carthage College Glee Club appears at the YMCA auditorium tomorrow evening under the Ladies Aid Society of the First English Lutheran church. The club has met with excellent success on its present tour and a large audience is assured. General admission 26 cents, reserved seats 10 cents extra. Chart now open at YMCA desk.
The remains of Miss Mil dred Shannon who died Friday in Colorado Springs arrived in Freeport Sunday evening with her mother Mrs Anna E Shannon and sister Mrs J i Hanes. They were taken to 738 Douglas avenue for family services at 8 pm led by Rev C W McGassill of the First M E church. Interment was at the city cemetery with pallbearers Roy Coomber Harry Biekenbach Joseph Johnson Charles Moers Henry Rei and Charles Fosseliman.
Candidate I A Brigham of West Freeport runs for collector of Harlem township, subject to Republican primaries. His ill health will limit campaigning, but many friends in the township will assist him.
The First Baptist team defeated the Kitzroth team three straight games in a Saturday evening YMCA contest.
Progressing rapidly, the Salem Evangelical Church and the Oak Street Evangelical Church will merge within a short time. A committee from Salem sought Oak Street’s fellowship and preaching arrangements. Oak Street members approved the action, and a report will be sent to the Sichem Weather committee detailing the move.
An old time advertising note touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a health remedy promising relief from headache biliousness constipation and malaria. Purchases at Joseph Emmert s drag store are refundable if not satisfied.
Public auction to sell the household goods of Tate Elizabeth Koehler at 220 Van Buren St Freeport Ti on Saturday March 11th. Sale begins at 1 o clock. Executor Wibbtraw J. Berbies. Proceeds to settle estate.
Classified note seeks a rotary neostyle or mimeograph and large font type. Contact details are unclear due to poor OCR but mentions sending faxes and gathering at a location on a street name resembling Steplidisam or World Rockies area.
Mr and Mrs Charles Dear of Lovust Street welcomed a baby girl. Arthur Oonedee and Sirs assist in naming and ceremonies. The report notes a happy family addition to the community.
Bargain chance for shoes at Staver & Co with a clearing sale closing March first. Readied for shoppers seeking discounts on footwear and related merchandise before the sale ends.
A local display featuring potted plants and greenery was staged at Salt's Chocolate Shop on Stephenson Street. The event highlighted decorative arrangements by florist BAUSCHER and showcased various plant selections for St Patrick's week.
Madam Brunswick remains in Chicago for an additional seven days extending her engagement. The revival continues at venues across the city with new performances added to the schedule.
The Daily Journal announces a citywide distribution for Luca Week, promising broad reach across neighborhoods and convenient access for readers seeking local coverage and community updates.
A brief item notes a March 14 event titled Bounding the Blues linked to Der. Krebs Y MAC course with unclear details.
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