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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
5
Partly cloudy tonight and cooler in Illinois and Wisconsin. Wednesday will be fair and cooler with frost possible in northern areas and colder conditions tonight. Towns report cooler weather with tonight and Wednesday conditions varying by region.
Taft spoke in Moberly at 6 00 am to a large audience and prepared four speeches en route to St Louis where an elaborate program awaited. In St Louis he addressed the Coliseum audience and Clayton crowd then spoke in East St Louis this evening while Sherman’s campaign notes his limited schedule due to a failing voice with two talks planned.
Three National League directors ruled the protested New York Chicago game a tie and allowed a replay if New York requests it, to be arranged by mutual agreement of the clubs.
Mr and Mrs George Brown announce a baby girl born at their Gotham Wisconsin home. Mrs Brown formerly Miss Sadie Shirk of Freeport, sister of Mrs M A Stout. Mr and Mrs Lee Madden welcomed a ten pound baby boy. Mr and Mrs Edward Kellogg are parents of a baby boy.
Mrs Margaret Hainey sues for divorce from husband Paul Hainey alleging separation since May 5 1902. They wed at Mineral Point Wisconsin on April 28 1878. She resides in the city while the husband is said to live in Milwaukee. De sertion cited as grounds.
Mr. Frank Kenney owner and editor of the Oxford Mirror is in the city to buy a Stover gasoline engine to operate his plant. They all have to come to Freeport sooner or later and they generally get what they come after.
John Daniels will depart tomorrow for Chicago to join the civil engineering department of the Northwestern Railroad Company. He was a student in the civil engineering department at the University of Wisconsin and has prior practical experience in the field.
Former Freeport G A R commander Buck resumes duty on the Freeport Clinton route after recovering from injuries suffered in the Bettendorf wreck. He had been off duty since the accident.
Mrs. Jacob Walker and children express gratitude for the aid and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
All kinds of bargains shown at the rummage sale in the Janssen building next to Kuehner's. Open evenings.
Local shop promises return of cleaned clothes if not made right. Pressing guaranteed within nine to twenty days.
Special inducement is offered to individuals who register for the study of vocal or instrumental music within the next thirty days. The program is associated with Callon Rosa and Vollrath at 170 Exchange St. Misread or truncated text suggests promotional intent.
Forty five liquor license applications approved by the council including a license for Martin Kroer at the Tarbox-block building after a dispute with William E. Guy over possession. The body also orders five fire hydrants and reviews sewer and street projects, while debating water company cooperation and hydrant extensions.
Voters are urged to register October 13 to 27 with two in person chances on October 13 and 27. Women may register for university trustee elections. Republicans plan a County club room meeting at 8 PM to establish a permanent organization and recruit young first voters for a marching club. Prohibitionists campaign with Ellis and Emerson touring Winslow to eight speeches across Carroll county and neighboring towns.
Party members are urged to attend a late evening meeting at the County Club rooms to assist in forming a campaign club aimed at supporting Republican efforts.
The notice calls for preparing dimes and dollars ahead of Teg Day. Citizens are advised to have available money and ready change for the event. The prompt emphasizes prudent budgeting and timely participation.
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