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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Chicago will see showers tonight and Wednesday with potential rain in the east Wednesday afternoon or noon. A colder spell is expected Wednesday, with northwest regions and Wisconsin likely to experience rain or snow tonight and Wednesday, followed by cooler temperatures.
New York voters held primary elections to choose district delegates to the national convention and delegates at large to the national convention at the April state convention. The contests pit Herbert Parsons, county committee president, against Benjamin B Odell Jr a longtime state leader in a fight to the finish.
President nominates David Jayne Hill as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Germany. He also names Arthur M. Beaupre of Illinois as minister to the Netherlands and Luxembourg and Spencer Eddy of Illinois as minister to the Argentine Republic.
The Daily News reports unusual police precautions for Secretary Taft during his Chicago visit. Officials will keep the arriving railroad name secret and guard him constantly while he is in the city this week.
United States Senator Jefferson Davis and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Helm were involved in a street altercation in Little Rock on March 3. Helm struck Davis and Davis was later arrested for carrying a revolver with murderous intent.
The county court probate records the last will and testament of Jan Mennenga of Ridott Township. The estate will be divided between his widow Gretjo Mennenga and her children. Berend Hayunga and Gretjo Mennenga are named as executors without bond, with the instrument dated June 15, 1900.
The funeral for Charles Herbig the young man who drowned last Sunday will be from the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Herbig Mechanic street tomorrow at 2 oclock. Interment will be at the city cemetery.
The Winninger Bros appear all week at the Grand in a repertoire of plays with matinee shows Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. Tomorrow’s matinee presents Sailing Under False Colors with admission at 10 and 20 cents.
The Seehumann Quartette, BR. Co. Simedley and others supporting prohibition will attend Ridott this evening. Short speeches are planned and the quartet will provide entertainment.
Gus Kiner, operated on at St Francis hospital last Wednesday, is reported to be recovering nicely and may be discharged in a few days.
W. A. Merrifighd of Batavia is reported to be in the city visiting local contacts and attending planned engagements. The brief note records his presence without further details.
We announce Poley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law since it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. H. J. Moogk and Wim. Jungkunz.
Coroner's jury in Tempel's Norque finds Charles Herbig drowned after a fishing trip near the Goddard dam on March 29. Testimony from John Griffin Edward Nolan and Herman Lorenz details the boat’s mishap, oar break, and the search by local police and helpers along the Pecatonica river.
A body was found at 2 35 o clock Monday afternoon. Lorenz and his companion will receive the reward totaling 30 dollars. The county pays 114 dollars. Supervisor Bauscher offered an equal amount and two others each gave 5 dollars.
The spring ceremonial of-tusa Temple No 108 D O K K at K of G hall drew seventy Votaries despite bad weather. Eight candidates were initiated, with Miller Bischel Kenyon Baer Scott Durham Smith Salt as the class from Savanna Monroe Freeport and nearby towns. A banquet followed, toastmaster Dr Kreider of Lena kept spirits high, and attendees committed to future ceremonies.
James K. Shields of the Anti-Saloon League of Illinois will speak at First Methodist Church tonight at 8. The address promises insight into the local option movement across the state and its impact on Prohibition efforts. The meeting is free to men, with a male quartet providing music.
C Weister, a lifelong Stephenson County resident from Rock Gircve, turned 80 on Monday. Born in Union County Pennsylvania, he came with his father Benjamin Keister to settle at Rock Cirove in the county sixty four years ago and remains hearty.
Dr Trickey a longtime resident and practicing dentist will leave Thursday for Dayton Minnesota to establish his future home. Dayton lies about twenty five miles northwest of Minneapolis.
Barber shops will open at 7 o clock starting tomorrow for the summer months.
Advertising note for Rustless Shingle Nails manufactured by Watt Mage & Co of Peru promising superior zinc nails that outlast shingles.
Culf a finely built Belgian weighing 1600 pounds will stand at the Enterprise barn each Saturday and at Paylor's park the rest of the week. For storings and further particulars inquire of Adam Whodptel, Horvier EHatcock and Paylor avenue or at Varbor's barn. Also consign suits and outerwear to the OB Bo Dye Works soon.
WM O Wright & Co. announces a 70 percent discount sale on broken lines of late style shoes. The sale on women’s and misses’ shoes continues, with strong value emphasized for shoppers seeking bargains.
Douglas Pattison, long active in Illinois politics and minority leader in the state’s lower house, announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. He pledged a vigorous campaign and voiced confidence in Democrats’ chances in the fall election.
The piece describes the anticipation of Mr. Pattison as a leading Democratic candidate in Illinois, with Lee viewed as a logical rival. It notes Pattison's youth yet rich political experience, his vigorous speaking tour, and his support for a primary reform including national convention delegates.
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