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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
1
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Saturday with rising temperatures in the north and central regions.
Andrew H. Johnson who brutally assaulted William H. Lemasters at the Perkins boarding house on October 27 appeared in Justice Janssen's court. He was bound over to the December grand jury under five thousand dollars in bonds, which he could not furnish, and he was committed to the county jail.
Israel Miller a Civil War veteran and prominent farmer from Stephenson county dies at 71. He lived on the Koehler farm on South Freeport road, built a model dairy, and left a 130 acre estate to his nine children. A self made man, he served in Company A Forty sixth Illinois. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM from his home with burial at Oakland. John A. Davis Post of the Grand Army to provide grave services.
A lengthy tour of Freeport’s shopping scene praises Read’s three floors on Stephenson and Exchange, Walton’s with its expansive holdings, and Duer & Fell on Galena. The piece highlights Stukenberg & Borchers, Huss & Kinley, Moogh’s and Jungkunz’s drug stores, Ed Bengston’s, Emerick Barrett & Co., Brown & Dollmeyer, W. J. Young, and Kuehner Bros. among others. It extols C. H. Little & Co. crockery, Koenig Furniture, Ennenga, Wright, Schulz, Schoeffel, Burrell Bros., Hermsmeier, and the Brewster House for hospitality and lines, urging locals to recognize homegrown strengths.
The Associated Press reports Frank H. Hitchcock has been offered and accepted the role of postmaster general, becoming the first cabinet position filled in President elect Taft's incoming administration.
Mrs Barbara Billik, mother of Herman Billik who is under death sentence in Chicago, died in Cleveland today from heart trouble and dropsy, according to Associated Press reports.
Washington Nov 27 The transport Dix en route from Seattle to Manila with 650 horses and mules is six days overdue triggering considerable alarm at the war department.
The Department of Agriculture ordered a quarantine against Maryland focused on livestock after the appearance of foot and mouth disease. The action was announced in Washington on November 27 and reflects efforts to prevent spread of the ailment to other states.
Nicaragua records John Gardner Coolidge submitting his resignation as the American minister to Nicaragua on November 27. The move follows routine diplomatic personnel changes and shifts in foreign service postings.
Freeport society patrons await the Amity charity ball at the Masonic temple tonight the social season’s leading event. Tickets sold fast as many holders return them for the society. The grand march will be led by Miss Ines Henney and Dr. R M White.
Noted musician will perform Monday evening November 30 at the Masonic Temple with a Bush & Gerts grand piano from the factory via E. D. Allington. The St Paul Dispatch praises Butler's Wieniawski Concerto reading and notes Mrs. Butler's recognized talent from her Tuesday Musical club solo performance.
Miss Susie Mullen of Rockford is critically ill at the home of her uncle J Mullen at 110 Grand street.
The December term of the circuit court opens December 7 with numerous filings across common law chancery and criminal departments. Cases include dissolving marriages, breaking wills, foreclosures, debt suits, and damages. Notable actions involve wills of Julia Sullivan and James Grant, foreclosures against Mrs Catherine Clancy, and a $3,000 damages claim by George Houser against Freeport Railway Light & Power.
Port Covey was arrested Wednesday in Galena by Sheriff Milner on charges of conducting and maintaining a gaming house in Freeport. His $500 bond was furnished and his hearing set for Wednesday, Dec. 2. Charles Cowing was arrested the day before, furnished $600 bond, and was released. his hearing is scheduled for Monday next.
A reader proclaims SERaP Gookies from Gold Medal Flour the best they ever tasted, adding Supita as a quick aside. The fragment hints at a product endorsement in a short reader note from a vintage kitchen context.
Mystic Milling Co offers Mystic Flour at 64.40 per sack. Manufactured at 53 Stephenson Street, identified as SERF and HAIGUT? The item appears as a historical product listing with firm and address details.
The degree at all of Illinois Lodge No 259 I C O F will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 30 sharp in their hall for practice. All members are requested to be present.
The Euterpean will undertake the Butler recital next Monday evening and a high merit is assured. Members feel confident offering this treat to the public, knowing the program will appeal to all who enjoy music.
The Trinity church ladies announce a home baking sale at Dalhauer’s Vea and Coffee store on Saturday November 28 starting at eleven. All church ladies are urged to respond.
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