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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
7
Roofing that's right. Standard Rubber Roofing offers economical ready roofing with felt foundation and flexible coating. After thirteen years of selling prepared roofing, the dealer claims very low prices per square of 108 sq ft for 1-ply at 1.50, 2-ply at 1.70, and 3-ply at 2.00, with free samples available.
The Associated Press reports Illinois will have fair conditions tonight and Friday with rain in the extreme northeast and a cool, slowly rising temperature. Iowa sees fair weather with light frost tonight and rising temperatures Friday. Wisconsin will be partly cloudy and colder tonight with rain in the east and front, then Friday becomes fair with a gradual warmup.
The Methodist Episcopal Church reports a worldwide gain of 278,457 communicants over four years, the largest in sixteen years. Property value increased by 52,075,000 with church and parsonage valuations totaling 6924,000.
Freeport postpone opening game as clouds linger and crowds hope for clearing skies. If weather improves and guests stay over, pennant raising may occur Sunday. lineup lists Freeport Driscoll and Green Bay Olson among others with Frank Miller umpiring.
Robbers boarded a Denver and Rio Grande train at Castle Rock and killed express messenger Charles T. Wright, age 60, after forcing entry to a small safe. They failed to enter a separate Ute safe and escaped with less than 1 million dollars.
Oklahoma observes a legal holiday as meetings statewide adopt resolutions urging Congress to pass legislation for direct senatorial election by the people. The Associated Press reports Guthrie coverage of the campaign to amend the method of selecting United States senators.
Four people died and a dozen were injured when a five story tenement on Orchard Street burned early today. Fire officials said the blaze, likely incendiary, forced more than a hundred residents to flee down ladders as firefighters battled the flames.
AP reports a violent May storm in Chicago caused a fatality and multiple injuries as strong winds toppled trees and toppled live wires, injuring pedestrians amid continuing rain and damage across the city.
In Boston on May 7 the Democratic State convention committee on resolutions after a long session decided to report a resolution instructing for William Jennings Bryan as the party's presidential nominee.
Heavy rain halted the search for remains at the Gunness farm with crews stopping work for the day. Officials said digging would resume the next day as conditions improve.
President and Mrs Roosevelt with five guests departed Washington by a special train for Pine Knot Virginia for a brief outing.
Two thousand Frisco shop employes, recently led off, were reinstated today in Springfield Missouri. Purchases Fine Piano M Hettupper bought for his wife and children the Behuing 1000 grand piano exhibited this week at DeVore Piano Co warerooms. Local musicians in Freeport praised its San Domingo mahogany case and refined design.
Andrew A. Strauch testified in a libel suit moved from Carroll county to Oregon. The defense, led by attorney Eaton for Frank J. Stransky, faced a sharp cross examination. The defense was to finish witnesses that afternoon and jurors were expected to deliberate by supper time.
W OH Glasgow of Warren called in Freeport. George Ohlendorf visits Brodhead Wisconsin. P M Titfany of Stockton spent the day in Freeport visiting his brother R R Titfany. Gadaki Laforge concert ticket reservations start tomorrow at Guenther’s drug store. Polaris High School hosts an indoor picnic and mock trial Saturday night. Presbyterian church unit meets Friday at 8 oclock. Mrs Hildreth speaks on Mackey of Apamia and Africa. Dorman sings Song of Seven. Presbyterial delegates report. Miss Clara Swanzey mentioned. no tea this month. ladies urged to attend.
Shortly after seven last evening a stranger collapsed at Reardon Brothers saloon on lower Stephenson street with a paralytic stroke. Dr Voigt and the patrol were summoned. the man was moved to St Francis hospital after first aid. He exhibited temporary loss of sensation and paralysis on one side.
An elderly patient near Ney Highland sought a kidney remedy named Po le's Kidney Cure after a fall in Botany termecdivs. Four Chotties reportedly cured him, and he now claims full recovery with no lingering symptoms, as confirmed by J. Muogk and Win B. F. Jung kun.
Joseph Straub, born in Baden Germany in 1828, died at age 35? the text is garbled. The obituary notes he was a leading contractor in Freeport, a former carpenter by trade, and a long-time resident. He leaves a widow Catherine Lichtenberger and seven children. Funeral details given for St. Joseph's Church and Society.
Officers alerted at a meeting of the Oak Street Woman’s Missionary Society. Mrs Washer elected president with Mrs Van Kling as vice president and Mrs R L Burtuigs as treasurer. Recording secretary Mrs Diehard and superintendent Mrs Wat, Klinaheit named.
Fragmentary records show transfers related to Kent Estate including Frank W. Stecke to Lewis Hier sach and references to additions and blocks such as Taylor Park and Salitiagy. The readable text lists parcels, blocks and lots with unclear lot numbers and dates in a damaged real estate notice.
The Majestic Theatre announces a baby contest ending Wednesday May 8. Parents are invited to have their babies photographed free at the Jenvks Brog studio for a chance to win cash prizes or a vase. Readers are urged not to delay.
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