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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
5
Illinois Wisconsin and Town Fair events begin with continued mild temperatures as the program runs tonight and Thursday.
New York, Nov. 18. John D. Rockefeller testified at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the government suit to dissolve the Standard Oil Co. Master Ferris excluded spectators from the chambers. Rockefeller described his entry into oil in 1860 and the 1870 formation of Standard Oil of Ohio with a capital stock of 1,000,000, noting all partners devoted full time to the firm.
The Illinois Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows elected William M Groves of Petersburg as grand master and H P Saylor of Springfield as deputy grand master. James Ewing Davis of Chicago became grand warden with John H Sikes of Springfield named grand secretary and Thomas H E Needle of Nashville as grand treasurer. Owen Scott of Decatur was chosen grand representative.
President-Elect Taft arrived at Hot Springs Virginia and said he would like to travel to Cuba in the winter to witness the inauguration of the new Cuban government but no definite plans exist.
Manila reports unofficial word that the battleship Nebraska during ongoing target practice broke all naval records for accuracy with twelve inch guns. The claim highlights unprecedented performance in gunnery by the American battleship.
New York report from private cable advices states Lydia Thompson, once a famous burlesque actress, died yesterday at her residence in London.
Seven young men of Freeport took the civil service examination today at the government building for clerk and carrier positions in the post office. The examinees were Ward R. Manigold, Charles L. Goodrich, Terry E. Johnson, Frank M. Fortner, Wallace H. Hall, Leonard C. Hime and Elso Freerkson.
Judge Clarity orders appearance on Monday December 7 in the county election contest. The county clerk must preserve the ballots and allow no access or tampering by anyone.
Emerick Barrett and Co and Freeport Jewelers today advertise prices in contrast with mail order houses. The price comparison, discussed last evening at the Business Men's Association, shows the local firm exceeding the mail order houses on value without cutting into their own margins.
Mrs Nora Lester and her son George, from Amboy, are in Freeport visiting Mr and Mrs S Goodwin and will make their future home in this city.
At the request of many friends Madam Brunwick will come to this city Tuesday Nov 17 for the remainder of the week ending Nov 21. She will be at 11 Chicago St ll-Hidlw.
A Gift Shop offers lessons in china painting and leather tooling. Public signups opened, with dates and instructors to be announced.
Michael Larkin a New Dublin farmer died when his buggy strayed onto the Pearl City grade crossing as an Chicago Great Western train approached. Coroner Dr. Baumgartner held an inquest. verdict blamed excessive speed and cautioned the railroad.
Coroner’s inquest identifies the dead man as W. W. Kelly and rules death occurred between 7 and 9 AM Tuesday after a fall from a Milwaukee freight train near Freeport. Witnesses place his home in Dayton Ohio or Beloit Janesville area, with hotel records showing he registered at the Kraft House.
An inquest into the railroad tracks death of Mr. Larkins reveals he was unconscious, gasping after arrival of Dr. Hooker and Dr. Woker. Physicians testified death stemmed from internal injuries and found no evidence of alcohol in his system.
EK H Bitterly and H L Roseman of Orangeville have rented a store in the Bijou block. They will install modern machinery and open the sausage factory Monday morning, expanding Freeport’s developing industrial scene.
Walter Klein of Freeport and Miss Elizabeth Beshear of Lena were declared insane yesterday and were moved to the Watertown asylum this morning.
William H. Temasters, previously assaulted by Andrew Johnson and in critical condition, has improved and is now able to be released from confinement.
Dr. David Beaton of Chicago presents a popular lecture titled The Wit and Humor of England Scotland and America at the Y M C A. The event is scheduled for 8 p.m. with admission set at 36 cents.
Emerick Barrett & Co Jewelers at 08S Stephenson St advertise a diamond sale. The brief notice urges customers to pick out a diamond now while stocks last.
Elmer S Batterson speaks at the Masonic temple on Industrial Expansion and how local merchants can reclaim home trade from mail order houses. He argues competition hinges on system and service, not just price, and urges a town library commercial department to aid merchants.
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