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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1908
Page
8
Edward D. Shurtleff of Marengo, former speaker of the Flinots house of representatives, urged candidate Agate for presiding officer in Springfield during a Freeport visit.
In social circles a church wedding will occur tomorrow at Grace Episcopal Church at 8:30 the ceremony unites Miss Abagail F Williams and Mr Reeve Burton. Rev F J Bate will officiate with ushers J Manley Clark and Dr J Sheldon Clark present. The couple plan a preliminary trip south and will reside on South Carroll Street after returning. Miss Williams is sister-in-law of Addison Bidwell of the First National Bank. Mr Burton is linked with Arcade Manufacturing Company.
The Freeport Euterpean Society presents an evening concert at the Masonic temple at 8 15 detailing Herbert d Alton Butler violinist and his wife pianist. A new grand piano from Chicago will be used. Butler’s violin is among the rarest in the country and expected to display great virtue.
Freeport lodge of Elks will hold a dance and card party at the club rooms on December 4 advancing community social events.
The text notes a meeting with members-elect from the district. Mr Shurtleff again seeks presiding officer role and discusses state efforts to mend fences.
The local lodge will host a dance and banquet at the club rooms on Saturday December 5.
Charles Edward Davis faces trial in Judge Sitton's district court for the murder of Dr. Frederick T. Austin. State's Attorney English leads the prosecution with A. G. Huick assisting. Prominent attorneys defend Davis as Mrs Abbie Rice is the state's star witness. A revolver missing its cylinder and hammer was found near the Rustin home, linking it to the case. Rice remains jailed on a $1,000 bond. Davis is free on $25,000 bond posted by his banker brother.
Harry Roland was a morning passenger to El Paso. C. G. Glaw and wife were morning passengers to Chicago. J. E. Miller and wife were morning passengers to Chicago. Mrs. Porter Stover has gone to Chicago for a visit to friends. Mrs. Bernard Bluenkemeier was a morning passenger to Chicago. Miss Katharine Doyle spent Sunday at Rockford as a guest of friends. W. A. Schwarze has returned to Springfield after visiting here. T. W. Davis has gone to Chicago to attend the stock show at the Coliseum. Miss Ruth Collins returned to Chicago this morning after a visit to relatives here. Miss Laura Cowley has returned to Lake Forest after Thanksgiving with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Korf of Forreston were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dorman over Sunday. William Knabe has returned to Sterling after spending Thanksgiving with his parents. Mrs. W. B. Burr and her son, of Louisville, are here visiting Mrs. Burr’s parents.
The King's Daughters bazaar will be held at the Settlement Home on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aprons of every color and description will be on sale, with a bag counter featuring handsome and useful items and other good articles. Baking and candy will be offered, and organizers urge support for the Settlement Home.
The trial of Joe Messina on the charge of assaulting Joe Cerra was called for hearing this afternoon in Police Magistrate Bentley's court.
Closing board of trade quot: Dec wheat 10 31 5. Dec corn 6 25. oats 4 854. Jan pork 1 60 2 08. lard 0 69 22. ribs 8 40. Union stock yards: cattle 21 000 up to 10. beeves 3 10 to 7 70. hogs 48 000 up to 10. cattle sales and ranges noted. sheep 15 000 down 10 to 25 with 2 40 to 1 70. Board of Trade figures show open and close levels across multiple contracts. detailed quotes and roundups supplied by C D Anderson at Hettinger building.
Cherry Camp No 4 M W A Woodmen call members to the annual election of officers Wednesday evening December 2 at 8 o clock sharp at Fry s block M W A hall Fry s block Eorge A Shafer V C John DeJongh Clerk
Cambridge Mass November 30 The Harvard football halfback Ernest Wegwiebe replies to a letter from President Roosevelt after the Yale victory He praises Kennard and credits the entire team for the success noting that his own goal was made possible by the efforts of his teammates.
Twenty two members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers board departed Philadelphia for Washington to meet Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Knapp. The delegates aim to obtain recognition of the board by railroad companies and avert a possible strike across the Pennsylvania railroad system in a historic first move by railroad employees.
Nov 30. Minnie Arnberter, alone at her Birmingham home, fatally struck Tom Brown as he knocked and asked to see her. He fled toward the back door after the confrontation, she armed herself, and alerted police after the attack.
Fire of suspected incendiary origin destroyed the bending shop eight large sheds of hardwood and a huge water tank at J. G. Brill & Co car shops in Philadelphia. The blaze burned over fifteen hours and caused a loss of 200000 dollars, fully covered by insurance.
Freeport High School basketball team will play Belvidere High School at the Y M C A on Friday night as a fundraiser. The Y M C A team will also host Beloit on December 18 and Dixon on December 10 with other games planned against strong regional teams.
Washington Nov. 30 Herbert L Satterlee brother in law of J Pierpont Morgan of New York is understood to have been tendered the post as assistant secretary of the navy to succeed Truman H Newberry who tomorrow becomes secretary of the navy
The comptroller of the currency issued a call on National banks for a statement of their condition at the close of business November 27. The notice was released from Washington on November 30, signaling a routine quarterly report requirement for all federally chartered banks.
William Ascher has moved into the D. C. Stover residence on Stephenson Street recently purchased by him. He previously lived on Pleasant Street for many years and this place will be occupied by Louis Hughes.
A brief note laments how discounting or inconsistent pricing on two Christmas presents has strained friendships, implying miscommunication and the impact of perceived value on gift exchanges.
Roy Demmel at Jungkunz drug store is sick. Freeport club meets tomorrow night. English W F M S meets at Oak Street Church tomorrow at 2 30 PM. Edward Bengston opens holiday goods this week. Earl Layman injured skating at Rollaway rink Saturday night. Miss Tima Jungkunz returns to Madison to study at the University of Wisconsin after Thanksgiving. W B R C annual election tomorrow at 3 PM at G A R hall. Mikado rehearsal tonight at 7 30 PM at K of G hall. Mystic Workers elect officers Wednesday evening December 2 with many candidates to be initiated. Bazaar committee asks articles for fancy work and apron booths delivered to Mrs Kocksmeier by Wednesday evening.
Shortly after 1 p m the fire department was called to a residence on South Walnut street to extinguish a small chimney blaze. The fire was put out before any damage was done.
Classified brief listing offers a job for a strong young man to drive a wagon at Lichtenberger Bronx, 11 Bod tf. Also seeks a young woman housekeeper or married lady or someone employed to fill a position at Brewster house Freeport. For sale is Lot 60x120 feet in downtown district with paved street and alley suitable for manufacturing. contact J. M. in care of Journal.
A Christmas bazaar at 40 Stephenson Street, the King’s Daughter’s Settlement Home, runs Wednesday and Thursday December 2 and 3. Ladies are invited to buy ribbons laces trinkets and gifts for Merrie Christmas. Cakes pies bread candies and homemade treats will be offered. Remember the event dates and the correct address for shopping.
The Berlin school reports pupils who had no absences for the month ending November 26. Names include Fordise, Lloyd Spaide, Robert Niblo, Dale Barr, Edith Barr, Mae Niblo, Edna Niblo, Florence Spaide, Gladys Wise, Lizzie Marshene, Ida Daughenbaugh, Care Daughenbaugh, Sarah German.
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