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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
1
A church member associated with the Episcopal faith died at his home in town today. The death was reported locally with no further details available at this time.
The Japanese government invites the American government to allow the Atlantic fleet to visit any Japanese port during its world voyage home. The issue was discussed by the president and cabinet, and White House officials expect acceptance. Secretary Root will formally accept the invitation on behalf of the United States.
Washington March 20. After extended debate on urging Congress to act on the presidents recommendations for Sherman antitrust law amendments and other topics raised in prior messages a decision was reached to send another message to Congress within a day or two.
George Willoughby aged 60, manager of the Jewett and Sherman company coffee and spice mill, shot and killed his wife and wounded himself at their home. He confessed to police he killed for infatuation with another woman he had supported for years.
Indianapolis March 20 The national convention of United Mine Workers of America adopted the scale committee report by section without change and adjourned sine die.
Washington March 20 The House voted 116 to 15 to table a resolution demanding that the president disclose information on corporations gathered by the Bureau of Corporations. The action blocks a request for Light on corporate data.
The Lancaster Mutual Fire Insurance directors met this afternoon at the court house to adjust the loss sustained by M. G. Vardoh after a fire at his farm.
The Republican County club holds a 7:30 to 9 session to nominate township candidates. Ramsey Botdorf is named supervisor with three assistant supervisors listed. Other posts include assessor T M Kauffman town clerk Chas W Peight collector L H Palmer and constable John Kercher. No justice of the peace names yet. Democrats plan a caucus tomorrow at New York house with eight candidates for collectorship in a tight race.
The caucus of Republicans of Lancaster township on Thursday resulted in nominations for town offices including Town Clerk W T Hutchison Assessor Gary Mitchell Collector Albert Snyder Commission of Highways Chas Kenyon Justices of the Peace Samuel Markel and John W Snyder Constable William Wade.
Florence township Democrats nominated a ticket on Thursday led by Supervisor John Bruce with Charles Crow for Town Clerk J C Becker for Assessor Philip Michael for Collector and James Wall for Commissioner of Highways.
The Rollaway rink employees plan a benefit party next Monday night. Governor Hanly’s address time is moved to 2 30 p m Sunday. Excelsior lodge Masons meet tonight to confer the RE A degree. Mrs Oscar KR Zipf hosts the Lobster club for Miss Marjory Ward from Rochester tonight. The Jones dollars of First Baptist host the Davis dollars for a hard time party in church parlors this evening. Will J Halen appeals to Freeport Democrats for support at the primaries tomorrow afternoon for collector. Grace Episcopal Sunday school meets at the GA R ball due to rectory illness. No industrial school at First Presbyterian tomorrow. notice when rescheduled. Volunteers of America oyster supper and photo event Saturday night. Vanthorea Street No UG S. Capt Henderson.
Wilsonsstrath to Crearce Fuchs in sections 2 and 35 town of Loran. Beamer to Withiam Burvigister in part section 16 town of Dakota. Edward Henan to O A Beamer in part section 14 town of Dakota for 16000 dollars. Walter Hiveley to George Hiveley lot 6 block v2 Kuuwtrun's second addition for 1 dollar. John Spie ss to Frank Yeager lot 5 and part of lot 1 block 7 Winsheik addition for 1300 dollars.
J F Daly, Northwestern agent in Chicago on business tied to the road, aims to secure a new baggage truck. The old 27 year old truck, recovered from the Pecatonica river after a theft, has been back in service at the depot while Daly pursues authorization for a replacement or repaint.
J Lawson Wright, once a Freeport bookseller, died March 8 at his Morgan Park home near Los Angeles. He lived in Stephenson county until moving to California two decades ago, leaving a widow, three sisters, and a brother. Born in Pennsylvania, he grew up near Freeport, taught school at Forreston and Shannon, then entered the Freeport business scene. He was about 70.
Thomas D Wilcoxon commenced a writ of error in a long running dispute in which he sues Mitchell H Wilcoxon and his sisters. Originating in 1890, the case has lingered through courts for decades as Thomas sought to invalidate his father’s will and deed. The move aims for a final decision by the US Supreme Court.
At a regular Elks meeting last evening an election of officers was held. Exalted Ruler W A Stevens Past Exalted Ruler W de Pry Leading Knight Frank Munson Loyal Knight He Schwarze Lecturing Knight Mo W Graham Secretary John W Clark Treasurer George W Collins Tyler Roy Voegt. Two candidates were ready for admission and were to be initiated.
Saturday afternoon Mrs H Verbeck will read a paper titled The Wooten of Illinois. The subject should interest every member of the club and Mrs Youre and Miss Maori Ryan will sing a selection.
H Poffenberst, whose illness has alarmed his friends, is rapidly recovering.
An office boy aged 16 to 18 seeks employment with Stover Engine Works at 820d 21. The snippet mentions buying a girl shoes at Schmidt Wachlin & Pfeiffer's for $1.35 or $1.50, indicating a dated classified notice style.
Abraham Welfelt sued the Illinois Central Railroad for injuries from a storm blown window at the roundhouse in this city on July 8 1907. The jury awarded $5 000 after a long trial with about fifty witnesses. The case may be appealed with a possible new trial motion by the railroad.
Judge Parrand came home to Dixon this morning to spend the day and will return to Preeport to hold court tomorrow. The motion to quash the indictment against John McDaniel will be argued tomorrow morning. Attorneys Tiffany and Welsh of Rockford defend. If the motion is overruled the case may go to trial the week after next. Three civil cases are set for trial next week with the special petit jury impaneled for 10 o'clock Monday morning March 23.
Local operators on the Northwestern line attend a Dixon meeting Saturday night and depart tomorrow afternoon. The nine hour law is in effect and its provisions are being tested. Discussion will cover how the law affects operators and fines.
Mrs Go Po White of Rushboro touts a claimed remedy called Wine's New Discovery as a universal cure for coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness. The product promises rapid relief and is sold by Joseph Emmert's drug store for 50 cents to 1.00 with a trial bottle free to attract buyers.
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