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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
1
An advertisement extols Standard Rubber Roofing as durable, economical, and reliable for old roofs. It promises maximum service at minimum cost, claims low repair bills, and invites readers to request free samples.
4 O clock P M Associated Press Chicago May 9 Illinois fair tonight with light frosts in the north Sunday increasing cloudiness and warmer followed by showers Sunday night Iowa increasing cloudiness possibly showers Sunday and west to night slowly rising temperature Wisconsin fair probably light frost tonight Sunday probably fair slowly rising temperature followed by showers Sunday night
La Porte Indiana May report quotes Dr Harry H W Long former coroner who assisted in a post mortem on a body thought to be Mrs Gunness saying the deceased woman weighed fifty pounds more and was taller than Mrs Gunness, implying Gunness may still live. Attorney Worden denied trunk letters and confess notes and gained jail visit time with Lamphere. Syracuse arrest story follows as Mrs Cora Dell Herron proves identity and heads to New York.
Freeport board of education approves teacher assignments for 1908 09. Agnes Hunt selected for Domestic Science and a regular substitute to aid slow and backward pupils. Two teachers resign to move west, replacements chosen from Freeport families.
In Ogle county circuit court Judge O E Heard discharged the Strauch libel trial jury after twenty two hours of deliberation. The panel reportedly favored acquittal by a majority of 1 to 2 as they could not reach a verdict. The Special to the Journal notes the case began yesterday at 11 30 am and ended this morning at 9 30.
San Francisco on May 9 Rear Admiral Robley D Evans gave up command of the Atlantic fleet and left for Washington. Rear Admiral Charles M Thomas succeeds him and assumes command today with no unusual ceremony.
Springfield May 9 Associated Press says Illinois coal operators and miners have reached an agreement. Miners will return to work as soon as operators are ready to open the mines.
In Hartford near Emporia Kansas last night four young women aged between 16 and 20 were drowned when a boat capsized in the Neosso river. Rescue efforts were unable to reach them.
Bloomington Illinois May 9 A jury ruled to set aside the will of banker Whos Crumbaugh who left one hundred thousand dollars to a spiritualist church in a disputed estate case.
Whitehall Wisconsin May 9 Joseph Ruth cashier of the Arcadia bank was arrested today on a charge of embezzlement. Bail was set at 15000 dollars. Also noted a local ad line about a Sunday dinner chicken at Troy Cafe 28 cents and a nudge to read the Journal's Want column.
The board sent items to Col. Frank Lowden and Hoefer Manufacturing Co. Lowden secured 2,700 packages of seeds for the school children while Hoefer donated a drill press valued at about 100 dollars to the high school manual training department.
The late Henry Mynard's will probated by the county court leaves most of the estate to family except $500 to the MEL church Missionary society for home missions and $500 to the Church Extension society. Executors named are Miss Zell Mynard and Dexter Mynard without bonds. The document is dated June.
Dr W O Krape, Illinois representative from this district, announces candidacy for state senator of the Twelfth district comprising Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. Stephen Rigney, former Buckeye township supervisor, declares for representative, subject to Republican primaries on August 8.
Friends report William Ashley Ropps Jr has progressed in music in Greater New York after winning a scholarship with J Jerome Hayes. He has appeared at top clubs and was chosen as soloist for Embury Memorial Church in Brooklyn, with continued favorable press coverage. He is expected to return to Freeport soon.
A string of brief notes lists regional residents and visitors: C T Bewerle of Sterling spent the day in Freeport, E Moore of Jacksonville conducted business here, Reint Reints of German Valley called, Raymond S Wise visits Rockford for business, W B Johnson of Mt Vernon spent the day here, A J McNeil of Des Moines called in Freeport, George W Robinson of Rockford was a business caller, Mahlon Bolender of Chicago renewing old acquaintances, Mrs Edna Burkhart returned from Benton Harbor and Chicago, A E Fisher refereeing bankruptcies of Rockford called in Freeport, Henry Hale and daughter Althea of Orangeville were guests, M M Rayhorn of Willow Lawnstock farm Winslow is here for the day, Misses Dora and Kittie Maurer of Rock Grove visiting Mr and Mrs Chas Menyedobd, Joseph Cienant family to spend Sunday at Monroe with Mr Genaut's brother-in-law J B Heeren, Mr and Mrs George Nye and Mrs Anna Amotahan returned to Dixon after visiting Mr and Mrs Herbert Dellis, Mrs Henry Beck and children of Dubuque visiting W A Ropps family on Liberty Street.
Robert Luedeka and Louis Conter passed the examinations for estate plumbers licenses in Rockford yesterday. Luedeka is regarded as the person most likely to be appointed as city plumbing inspector for Freeport and is recognized as a capable official, well qualified for police work.
An adjourned business meeting of the Socialist club will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock for nominations. The Rev. Mr. Emerson will talk to the club after the business is over. Everybody's invited. S. H. Zimmerman, Sec'y.
Mr and Mrs Paul S Stibgen of 308 Fifth avenue welcomed a baby boy into their home. The report notes a joyful addition to the Stibgen family and local community interest in new arrivals.
Three defendants received ten day jail terms on each of three counts for worthless checks and fines of 100 dollars. Brassington paid his fine and will be released after his thirty days. Nagle failed to pay and remains jailed. James Kennedy’s liquor selling to minors case was continued for two weeks for a guilty plea and payment. Witnesses included Neal Reardon J F Ross and Joseph Ambruster. Tramps run from Keene Canning factory as officers warned locals at Eleroy May 9.
The national conference of charities and corrections began in Richmond on May 9. In the Needy Families section the principal speaker was Prof. Bruce R. Payne of the University of Virginia outlining reforms and policy priorities.
Isaac Williams, a cotton broker, killed himself in New York today by shooting. The death occurred on May 9, with authorities reporting suicide. Williams was a prominent figure in the cotton trade and active in local business circles.
The Associated Press presents closing board of trade quotes for May 9 with July wheat at 2 1/2 cents down, July corn at 64 1/2, July oats at 475 45, July pork products at 13.65, July lard at 88.55, and July ribs at 7.37. Union stock yards prices show cattle steady at 400 and beves at 4.75 to 7.25, stockers and feeders 15 to 85.75, cows at 6.50 to 6.75, hogs strong with multiple classes from 5.10 to 5.70, sheep at 2.00 to 8.00, and bulk sales around 1.53 to 4.65.
An indoor video picnic and entertainment program will be held this evening in the high school assembly room to support Polaris. The doors open at 7 30 with a night of fun planned for attendees.
For Sale or Exchange 4 200 acres of Texas land. Will consider good income property as part payment. Price three dollars per acre. For particulars address Lock Box 604, Seark, Hl.
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