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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports continued warm weather for Illinois and Iowa with generally fair skies, but local thunderstorms possible late tonight or Wednesday. Wisconsin expects partly cloudy conditions with possible showers and thunderstorms late tonight or Wednesday.
Miss Annette Richards wed Mgr. Arthur Bettridge Jones at the Richards home with an Episcopal ceremony. After luncheon for about sixty guests the couple left for Chicago and Asheville, to reside in Winnetka after July 1. Prominent guests from several states attended. Mr. Jones is general cashier of the Chicago & Northwestern, and Miss Sarah Curtiss served as maid of honor.
LaPorte Indiana May 12 A gold crowned tooth was found today in debris at the Gunness home. Dr Lucien Gray in his public report on the Belle Gunness body says three rings were on the corpse and that the right hand once declared missing still exists. The rings and relics deepen the mystery of the case.
Senate finance committee unanimously favored reporting the currency bill that would permanently restore the words In God We Trust to United States coins. After a conference with Speaker Cannon the House passed measure with Republican caucus support and will be taken up Thursday.
Washington May 17 Chairman Mann of the house committee disclosed sharp complaints about publishers not supplying facts to the inquiry. He said the committee aims to report this session but suggested publishers’ conduct may block that outcome.
Warrants were issued for the arrest of Police Commissioner Fred W. Smith Captain Frank Newberry of the Scotten avenue precinct and Frank P. Hibbler on allegations from a resort keeper that she paid for police protection and on the charge of conspiracy.
New York May 12 Governor Hughes declines the vice presidential nomination in a letter to General Stewart L Woodford. He cites reasons of control as preventing him from serving even if elected.
Grand Rapids Mich May 12 The Republican state convention opened with apparent unanimity in favor of endorsing Secretary Taft for the presidential nomination.
Manila on May 12 reports a feud between Private Beacham and Sergeant Hoey sparked a wholesale shooting of soldiers at Camp Stosenbergy.
Northwestern ward foreman J Stewart resumes duties in the city after a brief illness. Miss Mary McCabe has been moved to St Francis Hospital for treatment.
The regular weekly dancing school social hosted by Joe Fifer will be held this evening at Lexington Hall with Gibler's orchestra providing the music.
The Free port Shakespeare society held its annual gathering last evening at the home of Miss Hettinger. Yearly reports were read and officers were elected: President Miss Bidwell, First Vice President Miss Hett inger, Second Vice President Miss Louise Morgan, Secretary Miss Burrell, Treasurer Miss Read.
Freeport division number 290 auxiliary to the B F I E will hold a meeting at 2 50 o clock tomorrow afternoon.
Simon Runte agon of South Freeport narrowly escaped serious harm when a breeching rupture frightened his horse on Carroll Street opposite Third Ward Park. The buggy was badly damaged after the horse bolted toward the park, throwing Runte to his shoulder with only minor bruises. He had predicted the incident a week earlier, and his warning proved prescient.
Thomas H Hollister as receiver for C C Shoemaker asks discharge and relief of bondsmen after reporting cash balance over 5000 dollars. He carried on incubator works, rehired staff, produced crates and finished stock, with ongoing bills and accounts settled from the prior company.
James E. Moore of Freeport represents the Racine division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and will attend the national convention in Columbus. About 700 delegates are expected from across the country, with roughly 300 engineers anticipated to join in travel, totaling near 1,000 attendees.
Members entertained their ladies at a card and dancing party in the club rooms. Prizes at the card tables were awarded to Mesdames N. B. Twos, James O'Rourke, and Ray and Messrs. James O'Rourke, Martin Allen and John Peck Jr. Dancing followed the card games.
Miss Selina Rutter of Cedarville accepts the Davis public schools post as primary teacher. Her sister Miss Mary Rutter will succeed her at Cedarville. M D Sheetz is re-engaged to teach Mill Grove school in Loran township, a position he has held for nine years.
Jerome J Rosenstiel transfers to Mary F Keys in Wright Pur inton s addition lot 5 000. William KF Neese to Charles F Sechrist lot 11 block 1 West Erd addition priced at 300. Mrs Mary W Stevens to Ozro F Tyler transfers part locao block 6 Knowl ton s addition valued at 1600.
Members of the First M. E. church choir will ride the 4 45 interurban to Rockford and perform at the Christian Union church. Axel Walfrid Titus directs and Grace Wareham accompanies.
The Y M C A holds its annual meeting next Monday evening to elect five directors and one trustee, with details announced for members and attendees.
The event features Richard Yates and Douglas Pattison as orators for governor nominating campaigns. A full day of races, games, speeches, a grand fireworks display, and a Henney band performance is planned with events from sunrise cannon to a late fireworks finale.
The northwestern conference of the German Methodist church opens at the German M E Church with Presiding Elder Brandenburg in charge. Sessions cover church condition, psychology and religion, archaeology in Bible study, and a lecture by Dr F E Hirsh of Charles City College. Ministers listed include Brandenburg Panzlau Sellein Schaefer Hactfner Brender Kraemer Schmeid er Barz Hercel Sehling and A C Panzlau with Dr Hirsh of Charles City Iowa.
Freeport chapter will confer the M and P degrees tonight with other Masonic bodies to elect officers in the Consistory tomorrow evening. Excelsior lodge will confer the Fellow Craft degrees Friday and Saturday evenings.
A local shop advertises a 30 day sale in the tailoring department with reduced prices on selected items. The message uses playful misspellings and unclear product names, but indicates a temporary promotion aimed at attracting customers.
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