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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
1
Chicago March 23 Associated Press reports a generally fair night and Tuesday for Illinois with possible showers in the southeast. Iowa and Wisconsin expect generally fair weather tonight and Tuesday with continued mild temperatures.
Chicago March 23 Judge Carpenter of the circuit court declares marriages of divorced Illinois residents illegal under state law even if performed in other states. The decision upholds statutes barring such unions within the specified period.
The Daily News office in Rock Island was dynamited early today. The press room was badly damaged as the paper had been attacking gamblers and advocating local license. No one was injured.
The Associated Press reports Prince Heli de Sagan, a suitor for Mme Anna Gould, is believed to have arrived in New York two days ago to pursue attention from the American heiress.
Closing board quotes show May wheat at 9 43. May corn 66. May oats roughly -volatility. May pork at 12 25 to 27. May lard 7.82. May rib 6.70. At the Union stock yards cattle 25,000 strong with beeves 6 45 to 6 75. cows and heifers 2 00 to 5 55. stockers feeders 3.1b about 5.20. Hogs 45,000 up five. light 4 85 to 5 10. mixed 4 85 to 5 15. heavy 4 85 to 5 15. rough 4 86 to 4 95. bulk sales 1,500 at 5 10. Sheep 17,000 strong at 4 23 to 6 85.
The Epworth league of the First M. E. church held a fine meeting last night with Miss Brizys as leader. She spoke on The Church for Worship and Service, delivering a helpful discourse that left attendees feeling better for the encounter.
Reverend Mr. Mullen, pastor of the First English Lutheran Church, underwent surgery for appendicitis this morning at Tag Lobe Hospital. Doctors reported the procedure a success and the patient is resting comfortably.
A solo by Cathariang Petrie from St Mary's choir drew praise as the concert featured the contralto voice alongside other on stage performers. The event highlighted vocal skill and church music traditions amid a small audience.
Washington reports the Supreme Court declared the North Carolina railroad rate law invalid and Minnesota rate law unconstitutional due to severe penalties. A bill from the National Civic Federation aims to restore labor unions rights while keeping them subject to Sherman Act constraints on boycotts and coercive actions. The American Federation of Labor faced a permanent injunction prohibiting conspiring to restrain business.
In circuit court this afternoon special jurors were reduced to twenty four and members excused to tomorrow morning. T J Bowers sued P W Bowers and judgment was entered for about $100. John Crotzer vs Freeport By In P Co likely continued. Gulden Meadow Developing Co vs Walter J Young allows adding pleas. Judge Farrand will rule on McDaniel indictment motion at 4 this afternoon.
Congressman Lawden reports on pension grants for district veterans. The list includes Gilman Gleason of Thomson, Frank Lampert of Forreston, Reuben Straw of Shannon, Robert Atkins of Rock Falls, and many others from towns such as Lanark, Morrison, Polo, Galena, Lena, and Mount Sterling. Names, units, and regiments reflect Civil War service across Illinois and nearby areas.
Special Tax Collector Griffiin announces on March 21 at the county cine the books will be turned over to the County Treasurer. JF urges all parties owing improvement tax to call at the office and settle assessments to avoid being placed on the delinquent list.
A Hindi Central freight car break in yielded eggs and butter stolen. A man named McKay was arrested after being spotted leaving a lumber shed with two pairs of eggs. A search recovered the remaining eggs and butter. Hearing planned for late afternoon. Joe Dillon and Earl Hirst were arrested for a separate burglary on Clark avenue. They had $10.80 taken and $80 found on them. Hearing held later today.
Mrs C H Verbeck addressed the Woman's club on The Women of Illinois praising Jane Addams for humanitarian work and citing Sarah Hackett Stevenson Frances Willard and others. Next Saturday Miss Winona King of Lena will read Among Green Trees of America and Illinois as a Phidian Club member.
Dr Krebs presents the final Star course talk of the year at the YMCA auditorium Tuesday at 8:15 PM. His lecture titled Bouncing the Blues aims to lift mood and offer a cheerful outlook to those feeling blue or discouraged.
Dr W B Peck called at Forreston today. Sct Catherine s Guild meets with Miss Mayer at 44 Lincoln Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Miss Ethel Heisler resigns from G A Rogers store to become stenographer at Bankers Reserve. Mrs James Doherty and daughter Beatrice visit Freeport relatives and travel to Sioux City to see Mrs Doherty s parents. Jeremiah J Shaffer of Rock Grove, Hickory Grove school teacher, attends the institute in the city. Mr Shaffer has taught in the county since 1877.
The Mystic Workers of the World paid to Mrs. Charles Lorenz the full face value of her son’s policy, with payment made within eleven days after proof of death.
Mrs J Po White of Rushboro Pa credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving her life from lung trouble. She says it would have killed her without the medicine which eases coughs and lung disease even after diagnosis. The remedy, guaranteed, is sold at Joseph Daramert's drug store for 50 cents and 1 dollar with a trial bottle free.
Readable fragment notes that Millis opens on Wednesdays and Thursdays with Erie lay, listing EMEA BULLS at 163 Stephenson St. The dates March 25 26 27 appear as a calendar mention. Details are incomplete but indicate an event at the EMEA Bulls venue.
A Freeport voters league led by William H. Wagner publishes the Freeport Taxpayers Platform opposing closing the local saloons. It cites losses from a German Insurance company collapse, Robinson Manufacturing shutdowns, fire damage at Meyer Vinegar, and rising fire department costs. claims 22,500 in city revenue and hundreds of jobs would be affected. The platform lists officers and about 100 citizen signatories and warns of economic harm from the option.
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