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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
1
Roofing ad touts Standard Rubber Roofing as economical and easy to install with felt foundation and flexible coating. It notes thirteen years of selling experience and large buying power enabling very low prices per roofing square for 1 ply 1.50, 2 ply 1.75, 3 ply 2 dollars, and offers free samples.
The Associated Press reports a mix of showers this afternoon in Illinois and possible showers tonight with cooler air in the far south. Thursday should be generally fair with frost in the west and central areas. Wisconsin expects partly cloudy conditions tonight, with fair, cooler weather Thursday.
The Democratic state convention in Columbus meets to nominate a full state ticket and four delegates at large to the national convention. The platform endorses Bryan and instructs the delegates to vote for him, with the unit rule in effect. Judson Harmon is nominated for governor.
A sixteen year old boy, Carmelo, employed in a Brooklyn barber shop, fatally wounded his two employers Antonio and Mrs Peraso and three other barbers while they slept. All victims survive. The assailant fled. Police suspect involvement with a Black Hand extortion gang targeting Peraso.
Mrs William Ludwig sues for divorce in the Chicago circuit court claiming desertion in 1906 after a Freeport marriage in 1903. She seeks custody and alimony for herself and their child and notes he is now in business in Chicago.
New Hartford Connecticut May 6 The Connecticut Republicans heartily endorsed President Taft and instructed delegates to the Chicago national convention. The Associated Press reports the party rallied in support of Taft across the state.
Columbus Ohio May 6 troops B left today for the tobacco district in Brown county where tobacco farmers are terrorized by night riders from Kentucky.
Colon May 6 The cruiser Prairie with Secretary Taft and party arrived here at 8 o'clock this morning.
The annual spring ceremony of Tebela Temple, Order of Moyatie Shrine, will be held tonight at Rockford. Freeport attendees include Robi D. Kuehner Walter Erfert D A Swan John Bauscher Sr Dr C L Snyder W C Jencks and W A Hance. Charles H Emder of Appleton Wis, formerly clerk at the Brewster house Freeport, is among the candidates for initiation.
A woman named Fitz gerald was seized by police last night in a drunken state and brought before Magistrate Bentley this morning for sentencing. She received a twenty-one day term in the city jail as part of the pesthouse case aftermath.
A telegram from the state convention in East St. Louis reports Dr. Rutledge of Elgin elected director by a one vote margin. His opponent is S S Wanner of Minier.
State's Attorney Burrell has accepted the invitation to deliver the address at the Memorial Day exercise in Dakota.
Sick and Afflicted. Mrs. W. J. Miller, of 256 Naylor avenue, has been seriously ill the past week.
In La Porte Indiana a sensational tale grows that Belle Guinness did not perish in the April 28 fire at her home and may still be alive. Investigators uneartured a sixth body on the Gunness farm, burial two years likely, with the head missing from the known remains. A seventh dismembered body, sex unknown, was found four feet deep, intensifying the case and sheriff's probe into Ole Budsberg’s disappearance after he visited the local bank with Guinness.
The Boston store, the McPherson and Service dry goods stock, was sold in Rockford in a United States bankruptcy court to A. W. B. Johnson company of Mt. Vernon. The sale was approved and a bill of sale issued. The store will open next Thursday to dispose of old stock and later introduce a new lineup under the Manufacturers' Outlet. Johnson, a veteran manager, plans to split time between Freeport and Mt. Vernon. He will travel to Chicago tomorrow to see his family before they depart for Colorado for several months.
AP reports May 6 closing Board of Trade quotes for July wheat oats and pork lard ribs and corn. Chicago stock yards cattle steady to lower with details for cows calves stockers and feeders and sheep trading, plus wholesale bulk sales and prices through Hoyt and Rouse figures. Quotations furnished by J Miner Co with C D Anderson as resident manager.
The Stephenson County Telephone Company held its annual stockholders meeting Tuesday evening. Officers elected include President Dr D L Mease Vice President W A Hance Secretary and Manager J A Herrick Treasurer E T Morse and Directors D L Moase W A Hance L A Herrick E T Morse W V A Wright F A Read T K Beat C D Knowlton and Douglas Pattison. Directors increased from seven to nine with Lt A Herrick and Douglas Pattison joining. Reports show the company in good condition with more telephones added since the price raise. From 15 000 to 20 000 will be spent next year on construction to meet rising demand.
At the annual meeting the Free port Gas Light and Coke Co elected officers and filled a board vacancy. Roy K Farwell replaces J L Robinson on the board. Officers named: President C D Knowlton Vice President O B Bidwell Treasurer W O Wright Secretary and Manager Z T Runner. Directors include Knowlton Bidwell Wright Hall Best Muni and Farwell.
State's Attorney Burrell testified from Oregon as a prosecution witness in the Straud libel case before Judge Heard. He praised State's Attorney F J Stransky of Carroll County and his role in the bridge trust prosecution. The defense contends the article implied no unlawful intent.
Workmen are erecting a one story frame addition to the Stover Engine Works plant in East Freeport for use as a light machine shop and stock room sized 96 by 60 feet. The expansion reflects steady business growth and future needs. The company now employs 176 skilled workers. The new addition is west of the plant.
The Woman's club invites everyone to a social and spelling contest Friday evening at the Masonic Temple. Admission is ten cents. A fine program and refreshments await, with a chance to test spelling skill. Proceeds support the Domestic Service work at the High School.
Poor weather forced postponement of several meetings including the Sunbury Powered league officer elections and the gathering of the church committee report on organization of a brother token bearer. Meetings are rescheduled for next week.
Freeport council No 253 Royal League will hold their next regular meeting at their hall Thursday evening May 77 a S&S Welock shar Deputy Otis Piper of Chicago will be present and will install the newly elected officers. Matters of importance will come up for discussion and a full attendance desired.
Samuel Taylor a well known Kent township farmer and former Stephenson county board of supervisors chair, died after taking strychnine. He urged his wife not to call a doctor, saying he wished to die before help arrived. Found in the cattle shed, he died around 11 o clock. Taylor owned 420 acres near the Black Hawk monument, was a Democrat, and left a twenty year married life with Meda Albright. No children.
Community items list meetings and events across Rockford. W R C sewing school meets at G A R hall. Ladies Aid at St John’s church. decoration day address by S R Van Sant in Calena. Roller skating season ends with free admission for ladies. Fraternal Unity No 90 meets with social afterwards. city population estimate 46 000 to 48 000. Also notes Waterloo Courier report on Mrs Pomimmer visiting Freeport. local bids on bridge construction and cement work with prices and awards.
An advertisement promotes a general remedy by H. and P. Guenther. It claims to ease coughs including croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial trouble. It targets children as especially pleasant and gentle to take.
The Journal advertises the final night of Motier Skat ing on Thursday evening with details in the want column.
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