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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1908
Page
8
Partial schedule notes list arrival and departure times for West Bound and East Bound trains. Mentioned are freight and passenger services, car types including parlor and cafe cars, and connections at Rockford Belvidere and Belvidere for multiple cities. Railroad agent JOHN F. DALY is cited.
The document lists passenger and freight movements between Rock Island and Freeport Racine and Milwaukee with arrivals and departures, including connections to Janesville Madison Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids and North and South Dakota. Agent J B Sweatt notes freight restrictions and timing details.
Maple Leaf routes list trains from East Round to multiple cities including Dubuque St Paul and Minneapolis. Daily service except Sunday with baggage checked through to destination. Interurban station schedules show 9:30 am 2:30 pm and 6:10 pm departures.
Public notice shows weekday departures from Freeport at 6 45 am and every 90 minutes after until 9 35 pm last car leaves 11 00 pm. Rockford service starts 6 00 am on even hours until 11 00 pm. Sunday times align with weekday, with 0 36 am Freeport and 7 06 am Rockford. Direct connections exist in Rockford to Beloit Janesville Belvidere Elgin Aurora Chicago. WM NEESE Agent.
Madison on November 21 reports a massive buildup for the Wisconsin vs Chicago football game at Camp Randall. Alumni from both schools descend, crowds tout past glories, and fans anticipate a close contest with both teams maintaining clean records this season.
Chicago to rely on open play and long kicks while Wisconsin aims to test sustained attacks and running with the ball. Coaches expect a close game with one to two touchdowns difference, anticipating Chicago's line strength and Wisconsin's speed on the outside.
New haven crowd fills the stands for the East championship game between Yale and Harvard. Both teams carry unbeaten records this year with Harvard tied 6 to 6 by Annapolis and Yale tied 10 to 10 with Brown. Callen Bureh of Yale and DBurroof Piatvard of Harvard are in the lineup for the decisive contest.
A gas main rupture ignited a blast that ripped Gold Street and buried fifteen people under earth and timber. Ten others are missing as rescuers race to recover bodies from fifty feet of debris and a deep excavation. Children were among the crowd and several are confirmed dead including a woman and five children.
Fire at Northwestern Improvement Company's mine in Red Lodge Montana kills three miners and endangers six more. Seven men were pulled from the flames in a half dead condition and rushed to hospital as fire crews and volunteers battle the blaze.
A coal mine fire raged with heavy smoke as 100 men were brought to the surface after rescue efforts. Officials report three dead identified as Samuel Gaspers, John Maston and Staieele Tokala, with many others accounted for and checks ongoing.
William C. Witter, chairman of the National League of Democratic clubs, announces a nationwide meeting of Aryan clubs and Democratic groups to be held in Washington on December 8 9 and 10. The aim is to keep the existing organization intact and strengthen the league to avoid reorganization at campaign start.
Mrs. Ralph Beebe rode a morning train to Chicago. Wilbur Goddard visits relatives in Lena. Miss Valley Hoffman of Warren visits Freeport friends. Miss Edna Ditzler visits Lena briefly. Miss Anna Schillinger goes to Madison for the football game. E R Loveau returns from Chicago on business. Mr. and Mrs. D J Sullivan visit Monroe. Mrs J Hoyman and Vera go to Orangeville for Sunday. J J Duerst in Freeport on business, heads to Monroe. W E Haines H A Webb from Emporia join O R Robb and others from Kansas City in Freeport for Moline Plow Co. business and plant inspection.
Miss Zell Mynard is able to go out again after a severe bronchitis attack. Roy Held continues to improve healing from illness as the local update notes progress.
The Pearl City Journal lists shows at the Grand Opera House including Cinderella on November 28 and Svengalt and Company November 21 to 24, with Devil on December 6 and Lyman Howe’s moving pictures. Winter illness warnings follow, recommending Foley's Honey and Tar to fortify lungs ahead of cold season. Read the Journal's want column.
In Hot Springs Virginia on November 21 a general discussion with Senator Scott of West Virginia and a visit from ex Senator Henry Gassaway Davis occupied the president-elect’s time. No further details of the visits were released.
The Daily Journal announces a one week citywide delete of all parts of the newspaper content. Local readers may experience limited access and delivery during the period. Officials urge patience and advise checking digital editions for updates.
Freeport Hardware Company advertises STOVites as a coating for stoves to keep them red hot and maintain a fine condition for up to 60 days. The ad claims the product requires no scorching and provides a lasting shine.
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