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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
1
Chicago dispatch reports fair tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures for Sinots Wisconsin and Iowa.
Assignees examine the books of Peter Van Viissing en as he is sentenced to prison on confession of obtaining through forged paper more than $700,000. He spent a sleepless night in jail and refused visitors, seeking transfer to Joliet at once.
The first American missionary congress in Chicago focused on expanding Catholic influence to improve slum conditions both in the United States and abroad. The Associated Press reports the gathering of prelates believes it has started a new momentum for missionary work and social reform.
In Washington on November 17 the commissioner of patents issued a sweeping decision. Any label bearing the inscription Guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drug Acts of June 30 1906 implying government responsibility for purity will be refused registration.
Emil Stricker was killed and Leon Barrows seriously injured when a tire exploded on a curve at the Birmingham fair grounds track during a 24 hour automobile record attempt. The car was moving at more than 60 miles an hour.
Berlin reports Emperor William and Chancellor Von Buelow met at Potsdam for about twenty minutes. The meeting concluded with the acceptance of the chancellor's proposals for future governance and an official statement that Von Buelow will stay in office.
Washington November 17 after today’s cabinet meeting it was published that every member was asked by the president to refrain from recommending salary increases in their departments in the annual estimates to Congress. The directive applies to government employees nationwide.
Ashtabula Ohio November 17 William S McKinnon state treasurer died here early today after years of ill health He was 56 and had served in public office for many years
Chicago November 17 Herman Billek convicted of murdering five members of the Uzral family was sentenced today to hang on December 11.
G. G. McCarty sold the Palace meat market at 53 Stevenson Street to John Spiess. Old accounts will be left with the cashier for 30 days, then turned over to a collector.
Meta Janssen of North Galena Avenue and Ralph Toombs an Illinois Central dispatcher of Douglas Avenue were granted a Chicago marriage license and are understood to have wed there on Monday.
E S Batterson addresses Freeport Business Men on publicity strategies. He urges leveraging the local press, metropolitan papers, traveling salesmen, and improvements to streets, hotels, store fronts, and rail corridors. He warns against repetitive ads and promotes turning ads into reading matter and regional stories for growth.
The speaker emphasizes industrial backing for publicity in Freeport and advocates showing residents how local wealth is built. Suggestions include beautifying railroad corridors, a convention hall to draw visitors, distinctive packaging, and a Des Moines style outside label. Public schools and sermons could contribute, with postal cards and private stationery as tools. The second talk will cover Extension and Protection of Local Trade.
Freeport lodge No 452 Knights of Pythias approved consolidating with Rinaldo lodge No 98 after a joint meeting of both groups. The merger awaits grand lodge approval and officers will continue under the unified name Freeport lodge No 98 until the annual meeting.
Elder William Brewster chapter holds annual meeting on Monday afternoon electing Regent Mrs C D Knowlton Vice Regent Mrs M B Marvin Secretary Miss Converse Treasurer Mrs C C Wolf Historian Mrs R R Tiffany Registrar Mrs Henry Burrell Chaplain Mrs Caroline Barrett Custodian Miss Keather Dana. Blue Laws of Connecticut topic discussed with a social hour to follow.
Winslow banker James B Fuller continues to back Freeport by buying multiple parcels in the Santiago, Charles E F Meyer, and Taylor Park additions totaling 8895 dollars. He previously invested in Bailey Park and FP W Siecke holdings, with many of the Bailey Park lots later sold for profit.
Dr David Beaton of Chicago headlines a popular lecture titled The Wit and Humor of England Scotland and America set for November 23 at the Y M C A. Admission is 84 cents.
A cleaning instruction from a customer requests clothes be returned if not cleaned exactly right. The service offers guaranteed pressing and specifies BB Dye Works located at 929d.
Diamonds. Now is the moment to select a diamond at Emerick, acret and company Jewelers located at 08 Stephensen Street. The ad highlights a sale drive inviting customers to view a selection of diamonds.
A German blacksmith known as W W Keller, registered at Kraft House, was found dead on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul right of way near Vinegar Hill Freeport. He had traveled from Beloit toward Janesville and likely fell from a southbound freight or beer train, authorities stating he was ground to pieces and that the inquest valued his death between 7 and 9 am.
Mr Frank Ek Chaffee announces free voice tests with candid opinion on adopting voice culture. The note cites the Sbriglin method praised by eminent tenor Jean DeReszka for its influence on his voice. Address is Senate Hotel Freeport. Ll ldiwe
A brief notice announces lessons in china painting and tooled leather offered at the Gift Shop. The program invites community members to learn decorative painting and leather craft skills in small classes.
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