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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1909
Page
1
Forecasts indicate frost in southern Ohio tonight with fall likely. Illinois expects a clear to partly cloudy trend with possible rain later. Wisconsin remains fair with little temperature change. Towns show east area partly cloudy with possible rain or snow by tonight or Wednesday.
Adjutant General Canton reported from Guthrie that three towns in Crazy Snake territory showed quiet conditions last night. He believed sensational newspaper accounts inflated the danger, calling it a small riot rather than a full Indian war. Two deaths have occurred since the unrest began, and Crazy Snake asked to surrender.
The Hamburg stopped at Ponta Del, Azores, for former President Roosevelt to view the scenery. A sensational rumor spread that a steerage passenger attacked him, but the Associated Press confirms no incident occurred.
Eight men died and eight were injured in a dynamite explosion near Chillicothe Ohio. The blast occurred while unloading several hundred pounds of dynamite from a Norfolk and Western double track construction site.
The Associated Press reports on the sixty third ballot for United States senator in Springfield on March 30. Hopkins led with 75 votes while Foss 14 Stringer 32 Lowden 1 Mason 2 Mcinley 2 Sherman 2 Novak 33 Yates 1 Calhoun 1. The tally shows no clear majority and ongoing voting.
A call for a high school track meet tryout lists Taylor’s Park as the venue for Saturday afternoon. Many students are expected to attend as hopes run high for a strong squad coached by Prof. H. T. McMyler who has experience in track work.
About twenty meni will comprise the gymnasium team which will go to Dakota on Thursday afternoon to give their gymnastic exhibition in the academy. The exhibition is for the benefit of the association among the students of the Interior Academy.
Madge Farry will entertain the Clams at a Friday dinner party at her Douglas avenue home in honor of Laura Cowley attending Lake Forest University.
Freeport Division 235 O. R. C. will host its 17th annual ball and card party on the evening of April 21 at the Masonic Temple.
Albert Smith a ticket agent for the Chicago Northwestern railroad returns to work after being confined at home with a slight attack of grip. He resumes duties and duties and responsibilities at the railroad office.
Sale notice lists a gas range two large area rugs a dressing table a commode a wash stand and other small articles. Contact Eng 18 Stearns or phone Back p28 for details. Sale likely advertised in a local classified section dated 3 30. Continuous listing continues for 3 30 days with weekly repeats.
In Jefferson township Theodore Link, a 50 year old farmer, allegedly dragged his wife by the hair and threatened to kill her with a stick after accusing her of allowing others to cross his field. Their 11 children fled with Mrs Link to a neighbor’s home, while deputies investigated and neighbors kept their distance. The family recently moved from Jo Daviess county and four children now live away from home.
The B of L F and E will hold their joint meeting tonight instead of next Tuesday night. All members are urged to be present.
Marriage line records reveal Clarence M. Hawes of Belleville and Arua M. Ried listed for matrimony with re-name details noted in the license.
Sixteen candidates began the journey toward the thirty second degree marking Freeport Consistory's forty second annual meeting. Work was in the Lodge of Perfection with degrees for the Council of Princes of Jerusalem and Chapter of Rose Croix today. Tomorrow the class will number forty members. Rockford Belvidere and Warren members conferred degrees yesterday. A supper was served at six. The annual meeting ends tomorrow night with reception banquet dance and card party. Attendance is gratifying with many consistory members from other towns present.
William J. Halen reports Freeport's revenue to the county treasurer listing 194 177.32 charged, 28 768.58 delinquent, 165 408.74 collected, and 53 308.17 commission. Last year charged was 6 579 less and delinquent 617.26 less. Commissioner Rockey received 38 192.94, 105.23 less than Halen this year, signaling steady growth in Freeport wealth.
Florence township resident William Vogelstenger was ordered by Humane Agent Brubaker to take his old, decrepit horse to Hartman’s to be shot. The animal, bought on installment from Doc Beverly, was deemed unsuitable for continued use after neighbors blocked an earlier attempt to move it toward town.
One hundred men and women from various city churches and none will attend revival meetings at the Settlement home this evening. Good singing and preaching promised. all are invited to come.
Miss Anna M. Rieder and Clarence M. Hawes of Belleville Wisconsin were married today in Freeport by Judge Clarity.
Unknown man placed a railroad tie across the Chicago Great Western mainline near Elizabeth and Hanover causing derailment only on front engine wheels as the train climbed a grade. Passengers’ lives were endangered. detectives questioned a suspect with no confirmation. Authorities vow pursuit and the motive remains unclear.
J A Marvin the Psycho Magnetic Healer is in the city again at the Clifton hotel offering treatment for chronic diseases especially stomach lung bronchial nervous trouble deafness asthma or goiter. Free consultation. Room 18 and parlor. 3-300 Lw.
A large assortment of veils and related millinery items advertised at 108 Stipmensen Rd, available for customers shopping the store.
The Daily Journal notes home delivery to all city parts at a rate of 10 cents per week, outlining accessibility and pricing for readers.
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