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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
1
Forecasters report partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with warmer temperatures. In the north expect early clouds with possible rain, while eastern areas stay rainy later tonight into Wednesday. Iowa should see unsettled conditions with showers later tonight or Wednesday, with warmer air moving in tonight.
Associated Press report follows James P Whitla and son Billy left Cleveland for Sharon Pa this morning greeted by cheering crowds at the station. Five thousand people welcomed Willie Whitla in Sharon at noon and accompanied him home where Mrs Whitla showered him with kisses. News from Youngstown says promoter Joseph Wess, linked to the Whitla case, was released after proving an alibi.
Springfield March 23 The forty eighth joint ballot for senator showed Hopkins leading with 67 votes while Foss 16, Shurtleff 18, Stringer 40, and several others including McKinley 2 Mason 4 Sherman 2 Broderick 4 Cantillon 14 and Lowden Foster Cuneo DeWolf Calhoun each receiving one vote.
March 23 closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at 1.1611. May corn 3? 53. May oats 84. May lard 1027. May ribs 9.45. March 28 Union stock yards quotes list cattle 2,500 strong with Beeves 4.70 87.15. hogs 14,000 strong up 6. sheep 14,000 strong at 3.75 6.25. Also Chicago Board of Trade figures via D Anderson Hettinger Bldg 76 Stephenson St.
Nonagenarian and early Red Oak settler Christopher Zipse died today after a long residence in the area. He farmed locally for decades and of late lived with his daughter Mrs. Mary Metz about two and a half miles east of Red Oak. He is survived by two daughters Mrs. Metz and Mrs. Caroline Benz and four sons.
Arrangements had been made for a race from Freeport to Rockford between Frank Mogle who handled the Jackson car and Maurer Bros agents for the Maxwell car but terms could not be agreed upon at the last minute and the event was cancelled.
Cherry Blossom camp No. 260 schedules a regular meeting for Wednesday evening with a concert by Gray's Military band and refreshments to follow. All neighbors are urged to attend.
John A. Davis post No 98 plans to send 100 members to Aurora May 18 to 20 to press Freeport claims for the 1910 Grand Army of the Republic encampment. A large citizen delegation and bands will accompany the effort, with Aurora preparing extensive accommodations and railroad rate details. The effort aims to secure the next encampment for Freeport and elect new officers and delegates, with support from the Woman's Relief Corps and Ladies of the G A R.
An advertisement notes the satisfaction of wearing a thoroughly cleaned suit, emphasizing that clean clothes wear longer and are healthier. The copy mentions Bend them now and references B. B. Dye Works with AR 238dwlw.
The Very Latest in spring styles. New and nobby suitings just received. Call now and get the choicest, JOHN 8 HARFETER, The Up-to-date clothier, 8-19dlw 189 Stephenson street.
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt and son Kermit sailed from Hoboken on the Hamburg for East Africa at 11 06 as a vast crowd cheered them. Italians presented a bronze tablet for earthquake relief urging continued U S aid. Roosevelt narrowly escaped being jostled. Police restored order as he reached the gangplank and recovered hat and case. Roosevelt also telegrammed President Taft thanking him for pictures and good cheer.
Israel Solt suffered a tumble when his horse bolted while he was finishing a stop at Rev. H. L. Moore on Stephenson Street. He was thrown to the brick pavement, bruising his shoulder and hip. He is sore but expected to recover without serious injury.
Socialists of Freeport submit their officers to the city clerk for the upcoming election. Assisting supervisors listed as Sam Hi Zimmerman and W. H. Dent. Town clerk John Wagnoer. Assessor Julius Opel. Collector Charles Shelp.
Zecobh W Stephenson was granted a divorce from his wife Mre Bessie Stephenson in circuit court Monday afternoon. Desertion was the ground for the divorce.
A brief statement from G A Fronine claims the speaker will not be responsible for any bill contracted in their name after this day. The message emphasizes non-responsibility for future charges and cites the signer initials.
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