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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
5
The Illinois Wisconsin Fair continues with cool conditions into tonight and Friday, as reported from Chicago by the Associated Press.
A blast in the glazing room of Excelsior Powder Co. at Dodson, near Kansas City, wrecked part of the plant and toppled a standing Kansas City Southern passenger train. One employee was killed and 35 people were injured, most with minor injuries.
Postmaster General Meyer reports a fiscal year deficit of 16.91 million dollars ending June 30. He urges Congress consider a special local parcel post limited to rural routes as a remedy to reduce the deficit.
Three cars on the eastbound Twentieth Century Limited on the New York Central railway were derailed just east of Rochester New York. A broken rail caused the incident but none of the numerous passengers were seriously injured.
An underground explosion in the Radbod mine near Hammwest, Phila Germany, early today has already claimed 27 bodies brought to the surface. About 300 workers remain trapped below with grave peril.
Louis Pfeiffer of 157 Locust street faces divorce after years of cruelty and drunkenness. He was fined ten dollars for assault and battery, then jailed for failure to pay. Mrs. Pfeiffer seeks injunction and will pursue the December circuit court term. Tony Cerra’s stabbing case adjourned. bond reduced but not posted. Joe Messina continues hospital treatment.
canvassing boards of Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties report official totals for the Twelfth Senate district. Stephen Rigney of Stephenson County leads with 14 847 votes, while Gillespie and Ellis Prohibition candidate trail, with totals showing Rigney ahead by about 45 votes in the district.
Henry Voss a Civil War veteran of the Twelfth Illinois Infantry died at 4 PM Wednesday at his home 260 Liberty Street Freeport after a period of illness with heart disease He was born in Holstein Germany October 24 1836 and came to Freeport in 1860 He married Katherine Maurer in 1866 and leaves seven children Funeral services will be held at the Tamity residence with the Second Presbyterian pastor Rev H M Markley and the John A Davis Post G A R in charge
Springfield Nov. 12 The state board of equalizations adjourned with only district changes. Stephenson county land values were raised from 4 305 875 to 4 693 359, an increase of 387 484.
The Business Men's association directors will convene this evening to review committee work and the upcoming business conference with Mr Batterson each evening next week except Saturday. The secretary position remains open as the current secretary asks to be released by November 21.
English Lutheran team meets All-Professionals in a Friday night volleyball match at the Y M C A. The teams have clashed before and this game draws keen interest. The ball is set to be served at 8 15.
Misa Helen Molchoir daughter of Henry Molchoir and Arthur Seif fert son of Mrs Simon Sieffert will wed this evening at 7 o clock at the parsonage of the English Lutheran church officiated by Rev P H R Mullen.
John Busker Sr. attempted death by self harm by cutting his throat with a razor yesterday morning. He is reported as considerably improved today and the chances for recovery are almost assured.
A legal notice appears for Harriet Merrall of Adams township Ohio and Stanley Trench of Dodgeville with ages over 18 and 21 respectively. Also named are Mary Halnerson aged 24 and Charlie W. Lawyer of Freeport as the attorney.
Waterloo Courier reports Illinois Central official Sept Becheley announces Nov 1 changes in passenger service. No longer will trains stop at Long Warren Arple River and Scales on Sundays, eliminating disembarkation at these sites. No. 3 will stop for westward travelers, and No. 6 eastbound will stop at Epworth for passengers to Chicago and points east and south of Freeport.
Members of the Madison and Dodgeville division of the Illinois Central are being held at Rockford today. A special car from the city carried the members to Rockford.
Joseph Barron, deeply invested in Freeport real estate, bought the Cyrus Sheetz property at Williams and State for 5000. He plans to convert the large dwelling into a double and build a flat facing Williams, following two summer triple flats on Chicago and Union streets costing 12000. All flats are rented and Barron believes Freeport real estate is an excellent investment with strong growth ahead.
The vested choir of Grace Episcopal Church presents a choral program at 8 pm featuring a variety of sacred numbers. A major piece is a grand cantata by P A Behnecker with forty voices, including solos by Mendelssohn and pieces by Spicker, Calkins, and others.
Attendance at the baseball fair grows with a large evening crowd and many ladies selling chances on numerous articles. Merchants donate generously as card prizes are awarded to Mrs. Henry Rotzler and Mrs. F A Raubenheimer with William Mann winning the lone hand prize. Dancing starts at 9 PM and officials bar rowdyism and liquor while allowing only those of legal age.
Jacob Eberhardt appeared in Justice Goddard's court this morning and was fined $3 plus costs totaling $18.60 for a Saturday night assault on Clayton Dreibelbin. The quarrel between the men had been ongoing with tensions flaring on the street.
Mrs Rose Lutiger Gannon of Chicago a leading contralto and soloist for the Chicago Apollo club arrives in Freeport on November 17 for a concert at the First Presbyterian church. Charles W Lawyer organist will accompany. The Spokane Chronicle praises her rich contralto tone and refined training noting smooth even color and control.
Preliminary honors at the University of Illinois in the college of literature and arts have been awarded to thirteen students who completed two years of study. Among them is George William Schoeffel of Freeport, son of C G Schoeffel the Galena street grocer.
Miss Mary Hatheraon and Stanley Trench of Dodgeville Wisconsin wed this afternoon at the First M E Church in a ceremony conducted by Rev W McCahill pastor.
The card party benefiting the baseball club has moved from Friday to Saturday afternoon at Armory Hall. All residents are invited to attend and support the club.
One week only sale offering pattern hats at three dollars per cent discount totaling over forty styles. Fancy feathers veiling and related items all half price to clear stock. Summers, 101 Stephenson Street, invites customers to save during the limited sale.
A new office location is announced for GARROLDER PIERCE an agent for Western Electric Power apparatus. The move shifts from Chi cago street to the Hettinger block on the second floor under the news phone listing.
Notice from F. R. Rice & Co at 138-140 Galene St seeking poultry and paying top market price. Also buys hides and pelts.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Gratia Waddell entertained in honor of Miss Inna Bier sach Euchre was the diversion with Miss Mattie Scott and Miss Helen Strong receiving the favored awards.
J O HARPSTER the Up-to-Date Tailor offers ten percent off suits and overcoats to reduce stock. Order early to secure the large selection and first class workmanship. 189 Steph son Street I ldldiw
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