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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1908
Page
1
The New Kentucky Coal Company controls the entire output of the mines producing coal with thirteen years of exclusive sale in Freeport. It claims many satisfied customers consider it the best soft coal for the price and offers delivery at 4.50 dollars per ton. A trial order is urged.
A historical price fragment listing stove pipe joints at 10 and 15 cents, elbows at 10 and 15 cents each, and stove boards offered from 48 cents. The terse ad highlights basic hardware items and unit costs.
Lena reports a poorly attended peanut social hosted by the Baptist Young People's union with an engaging program and refreshments. Visiting guests include Mrs. E. J. Doyle and daughter from Chicago, and locals such as Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey of Plano and Jacob Bearr from Pennsylvania. The Amity Lutheran W H and F M societies hosted a Missionary union gathering led by Mrs. W Gardner Thrall of Freeport, featuring readings and a vocal solo, with a social hour and piano solos by Marie Crotzer.
Local florist John Bauscher Jr invites orders for Thanksgiving flowers and blooming potted plants. Located at 104 Chicago Street, with two phones for contact. business hours and delivery details not specified.
The Associated Press reports fair weather in Illinois tonight and likely Sunday. Temperatures are expected to be mild with no precipitation indicated. The advisory suggests steady conditions across major cities including Chicago as a quiet weekend is anticipated.
Yale led Harvard 4 to 0 at halftime after Kennard replaced Ver Weibe and kicked a field goal from the 15 yard line. Final Yale 0 Harvard 4. Wisconsin Chicago battle features a kickoff return for a touchdown and Chicago leading 12 to 6 at one point. Syracuse 16 Michigan 4 and Minnesota 6 Carlisle 0 noted in partial recap.
The body of Grand Duke Alexis uncle of the Russian emperor was interred in St Petersburg today. The emperor walked behind the coffin on foot through crowded streets as mourners watched in silence and no incidents occurred during the ceremony.
In Howell Michigan on November 21 two trainmen were killed and three others fatally injured when two freight trains on the Toledo and Ann Arbor line collided near Lake Land.
In Melbourne on November 21 Brooks and Willing of Australia defeated Wright and Alexander of America to win the final Victorian doubles title.
The Union National Bank, holding deposits of 13 million dollars, was absorbed today by the National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City. The move consolidates two major banking institutions in Kansas City as of November 21.
Samuel Gompers was re-elected president of the American Federation of Labor in Denver with only one dissenting vote. The Associated Press reports the election occurred on November 21 with broad support for Gompers’ leadership from AFL affiliates.
Miss Margaret Fry presents a Friday concert at Masonic temple under Eleanor Markham Griffith. It marks her first Freeport recital in years and features French German and English songs showcasing her soprano range and interpretive power with Iva Swingley at the piano.
Public lecture in the county court room Monday at 4 PM by Julius S. Wengierski superintendent of the Winnebago farm school. He will discuss delinquent and dependent boys. All interested are invited.
Event notice references a Butler concert with a misdated November at the Masonic Temple and a new line of fancy work arriving from New York sold at the gift shop.
A head on crash between a Wisconsin Central westbound and an Illinois Central eastbound freight near Berwyn, just east of Chicago, leaves one dead and several cars destroyed. Fireman J Ault of Kalze killed. Engineer Zimple injured. fog blamed, prompts debate over track rights of the extra freight. Detour redirects the Illinois Central fast mail via the Great Western line.
Local freight agents receive a rule book from the American Railway Association detailing interstate rules for transporting inflammable and explosive articles and acids. The fifty page volume, in small type, aims to help shippers comply with the law and ensure proper labeling on packages and cars.
J F Daly of Freeport offers the October issue of the North Western Bulletin to readers. It features sketches of two well known local railroad men Dan Black and William A Murdock now pensioned. Both men have long railroad careers with Freeport connections and many friends here. The issue is noted as interesting from a railroad man standpoint.
Madison district in Ili nois Central sees heavy passenger traffic today due to a big football game in Madison. Extra equipment and measures prepared for crowds. A large delegation traveled from Monroe with the effort.
Carl C. Kunz, formerly of Freeport and son of Mr and Mrs F J Kunz, promoted from chief clerk to contracting freight agent in Dubuque Iowa effective December 1. The move follows the Illinois Central recreation of the office after discontinuing the prior agent positions held by Lenehan and Weaver.
Mr. Lillig is promoted to chief clerk in the office of the commercial agent and will begin duties December 1. Frank Enright, a freight house clerk, will succeed him as chief bill clerk.
Jean James of Freeport lodge No 452 is named state district deputy grand chancellor with George C Houser succeeding him. Eugene K Bone grand chancellor of Illinois announces the appointments. Other district deputies named include Hodges Savanna Hodson Galena Croon Belvidere Addermen Franklin Grove Hewart Sterling Harmon. Freeport delegates to the Odd Fellows encampment in Springfield return with I N Roland inside sentinel Wise mileage committee Wise left supporter Mrs Wise vice president Rebekah assembly plus attendees Caen Dittman Brady Ulrich Soladay.
The Freeport Shakespeare society meets Monday at 7 30 with Miss Morgan. The Euterpean Society gathers Monday per as ELate with Miss Reber at 62 Hith Street. Dr Heaton, a specialist, is at Brewster House and visits Freeport each Saturday. Mrs Thrall spoke in Lena on missionary work. Bricklayers union to attend John Gaul Tapp funeral Sunday at 1. Young People’s Aid Society meets Tuesday with Miss Loretta Machow for a Thanksgiving program. Epworth League holds 6 30 service with Miss Jennie Jacox singing and Miss Jennie Mishler speaking of Porto Rico work. King’s Daughters Ministering Circle bazaar Dec 2 3 at 40 Stephenson Street.
Large crowd attends a semi monthly Mother's club meeting where Mrs Towsleys discussion on teacher scholar cooperation is praised. Mrs Waite sings a solo. A gospel praise service is planned at the Home Sunday after noon following the local school. Thanksgiving dinner preparations for elderly and shut in people are underway for Wednesday at 12 30. Donations of cooked food fruit candies nuts or flowers are welcome.
Mrs. Ethel Christer sues W. J. Christer Jr. for divorce on grounds of drunkenness and desertion. The couple resides in Freeport and wed on April 23, 19v6.
A meeting is scheduled for Monday night for work in the rank of esquire. All knights are cordially invited to attend.
Members of Freeport Camp No 3400 MWA are asked to meet at Frank Koenig's furniture store at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral of Neighbor John Gaukapp. Thos Deemer V C A L Gilpert Clerk.
A Butler concert is listed for November 30 at the Masonic Temple. The notice notes event timing and venue, signaling a local cultural performance likely featuring Butler.
The Civic League accuses Freeport authorities of lax enforcement citing saloons open on Sundays and lenient handling of Scanlon, Scheidt, and Grace Moody cases. It asserts police chief and mayor ignored evidence, urges private citizens to report violations, and cites ordinances forcing enforcement with penalties for Saloon keepers.
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