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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
5
The Associated Press reports Chicago Illinois partly cloudy tonight and Friday with cooler conditions likely on Friday. Wisconsin conditions fair tonight and Friday with a slight drop in southeastern areas. Iowa forecasts fair weather tonight and Friday with cooler conditions tonight.
John D. Rockefeller testified as cross examination resumed, detailing Standard Oil purchases of eastern refineries in the seventies to improve facilities expand export trade and gain brands. He estimated the aggregate property at about 3 million dollars and denied plans to crush Empire Transportation to seize assets.
Chicago November 19 Peter Van Vlissengen a self confessed forger to more than 1 000 000 was taken to Joliet today Fear he might attempt death by his own hand prompted the early removal from jail Joliet Nov 19 Van Vlissengen became convict No 603
Washington November 19 The sentence of one year imprisonment and dishonorable discharge was approved by Secretary Metcalf in the court martial case of Charles J. Hartlove alias Magness for desertion from the navy. Hartlove married a daughter of the late Senator Gorman.
The Chinese authority denies a telegraphed report claiming Peking is in flames and controlled by a mob. It also rejects claims that Prince Ching is dead and that the Dowager Empress Yehonala is ill.
Cleveland November 19 AP reports Mayor John Johnson once reputed millionaire says his entire fortune is gone. He made the disclosure amid questions about his finances and future personal standing.
Philadelphia stock firm John Boardman & Co. assigned today in bankruptcy proceedings. No figures disclosed yet, but early indications suggest the failure will not prove an important one.
Balloon Yankee landed at Tiger Georgia this morning near Tallulah Falls. The small airship touched down peacefully marking a rare event for the mountain town.
On petition by Mrs. Sadie E Klein in county court this morning Jacob Klein was appointed conservator for his son Walter Klein who was committed to Watertown a few days ago. His bond was fixed at 14150 dollars.
Henry Dorman, once in serious condition for a week, has deteriorated rapidly in the last twenty four hours, hospital reports show.
Notice shows two individuals listed for marriage license: Harlem R. Van Matre of Freeport and Winnifred A. Heitter of the same age 18. The entry records a forthcoming marriage license.
Elmer S. Batterson spoke at the Community Improvement School on building a dignified factory town. He stressed raw materials, transportation, market access, cheap power, labor, and prudent incentives to attract sustainable industry.
Public lectures attract large attendance with growing public interest. They begin promptly at eight o clock each evening, inviting community members to attend and engage with the topics presented.
Robert W. Kiewert of Milwaukee files chancery suit in circuit court against Natural Carbon Paint company of Freeport seeking $42,500 plus $500 interest and $1,000 fees. The bill alleges a $12,500 note secured by a trust deed on plant property and mining leases, with a receiver possible if foreclosing. The suit cites a six month note dated about Feb 5 1908 and outlines past company reorganizations and partial plant resumption after asset purchase from a prior company.
Obituary notices report the death of Martin Brubaker at his Bailey Avenue home in West Freeport after a long Lancaster Township residence. Survived by five sons and three daughters with funeral rites planned for Saturday. burial at Oakland. Nearby, Conrad Prasse and Mrs. Dorothy Block are also noted dead with brief details and burial plans.
Orangeville reports a chrysanthemum display with 500 plants, featuring large local and Freeport entries. Events run through Saturday with Deestrick Sale, moving pictures by CG Hite from Chicago, Passion Play performances, a piano solo by Mrs. William Lacy, and a bazaar at the I O O F hall selling fancy goods, candies, and ice cream.
Evangelistic meetings at Trinity Church see a filled house and a promising start with one new seeker stepping forward. Cottage prayer gatherings are announced at several homes including Garman, Schrader, Stohlecker, Ferry, Albert, Alexander, and others across Oak and Union streets.
Miss Winnifred A. Heitter and Harlem R. K. Van Matre were married in a Wednesday afternoon ceremony conducted by Magistrate Bentley in the city.
Advertisement from Em erick, Barrett and Co. at 08 Stephenson St listing a 15 jewel Elgin watch with a 20 year gold filled case priced at 13 dollars and 50 cents.
The county convention of the King's Daughters will be held Monday afternoon November 23 at the home of Mrs. D C L Mease.
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