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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
1
A forthcoming international leisure visit for the president is anticipated with a broad welcome from foreign hosts and officials. The trip aims to provide a restful break while affirming diplomatic ties and public goodwill.
The Associated Press reports a weather update for Illinois with partly cloudy skies, likely showers tonight or Sunday, warmer conditions in western Wisconsin, and showers probable in Iowa. Ab Shore notes northeast winds tonight.
Cleveland street car service stopped by an almost unanimous vote of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes. The walkout followed failed wage talks with Municipal Traction, leaser of City lines, as crews faced harassment and property damage on several routes while police moved to break up crowds.
The Senate adopted a resolution authorizing the finance committee to secure aid in tariff investigations, eliminating the necessity of appointing a tariff commission. The chamber also passed the Southern Appalachian and White Mountain forest reservation bill.
National Bank Examiner Folds filed another information against William Montgomery former cashier of Allegheny National Bank accusing him of abstracting bank securities valued at 125000 Montgomery is free on bail for embezzlement of 469000
Baltimore March 16 The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church adopted a resolution urging the Methodist Protestant church to name a commission to confer with a committee of the Methodist Episcopal to consummate a reunion of the two denominations.
In Matawan New Jersey on May 16 a farmer W B Sheppard his wife and their servant were found dead in a farm house. An infant lay near the bodies badly hurt investigators believe a murder occurred at the scene and are probing the incident for motive and suspects.
The Oshkosh squad landed in Freeport around noon with President Lake accompanying from Chicago. Today starts the first of four games on the season.
The last will and testament of the late Albert Snapp of Jefferson township has been probated in county court. The entire estate is left to his widow for her use during the natural course of her life.
Gollmar Brothers circus will arrive in Freeport from Bloomington between 6 and 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. There are 24 cars in the train.
The court adjourned today as Judge Heard announced the March term of circuit court would proceed later. The adjournment ends current sessions and sets dates for the upcoming term.
A short-handed notice records a marriage license filing for Hans A Rae of Chicago to Mrs. M M Young of the same area. Details are sparse in the fragment, noting only names and residence.
Ce dar View Mississippi merchant B G Stewart touts Dr King s New Life Pills as worth their weight in gold for constipation malaria or biliousness. He guarantees satisfaction at Joseph Emmert s drug store location 2d5c.
Madame Gadski’s appearance in Freeport under Miss K M Griffith drew a storm of applause and lavish praise. Accompanist Frank La Forge impressed with flawless synergy, while Griffith’s tactful management made the recital the most pronounced success ever seen in Freeport.
Yates plan set for Friday May 22 with a reception committee at 6 15 pm at County club rooms. Club members will greet him at Timots Central depot on arrival from Pole and escort him to Brewster house for supper. He will address the public at Grand Opera House urging Republican gubernatorial candidacy. T H Hollister and T Q Shaffer named as seating in the carriage. R P Mekert chairs county committee. Henney hand to lead marchers and play. a quartet to perform.
W C Jencks found his horse and buggy missing and fearing theft, but the tale unraveled as Steve Bering, asked to take a friend into the county, untied a horse he believed belonged to his friend near Galena and Van Buren. He drove away, reached a Florence area home, and returned to Freeport after realizing the mistake.
State Bank Examiner Jones of Springfield and J S Miles of Mt Carroll visit Freeport today to oversee reorganizing the Shannon private bank into a state bank with 20000 capital. Miles and Franks formerly with Mt Carroll and Lanark banks will see changes. H N Griffith to remain cashier.
M S Hart proprietor of Hart Sanitary laundry on Chicago street sells a half interest to Charles O Miller formerly with Henney Buggy company. Hart built a large growing business and with Miller's assistance the future success is assured.
James Grant a veteran blacksmith born in Cedarville fifty eight years ago died at St Francis hospital after two surgeries for rupture and peritonitis. Fred Lakemacher a local grocer died at home aged 22 from brain congestion. Charles Joseph seven died after short illness with funeral set from St Joseph's church. Charles Wilson aged about eighty four Irish-born Cedarville resident, funeral planned in Cedarville.
Miss Anna Grant who underwent surgery for peritonitis in Los Angeles is reported to be recovering well and able to walk outdoors. She plans to return to Freeport later this month after a coastal trip with her sister Lillian, during which she became seriously ill but pulled through.
Mr and Mrs C B Brenneman spent the night in Freeport on their route to California. They had come east with the body of Mise Ella Gibbs, who was killed in California when an elephant escaped from Sella Brothers circus after a tent fire. Gibbs was buried at Bunker Hill, Til. The disaster occurred as the menagerie tent burned and the elephant charged into the crowd.
A letter from Dr. W. B. Peck to a friend confirms his arrival in Germany is safe and notes he enjoyed the ocean voyage very much.
Will Whitlock fell last evening injuring the ligaments of his right leg and is now using crutches to move about. The injury has sidelined him temporarily as he receives care and recovers.
Stewart Snow of Freeport has signed with Lanark to assume the catcher position for the team.
A note from the Young Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the First M. E. Church invites readers to their May event on the evening of the date in question. They promise a reveal about the best investment of seven cents, signaling a community outreach or fundraising plan.
C P Guenther & Co druggists advertise Hindipo the new nerve tonic and restorer. They guarantee it will cure all forms of kidney troubles and nervous disorders or they will refund the purchase. A 60 cent box Blue Label Extra Strength $1.00 mailed with guarantee.
A notice announces a special Sunday dinner at Vroy-2acts with a 10 percent discount for tailoring departments over the next six days, credited to Schmidt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer.
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