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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Chicago weather: frost expected tonight with a rising temperature trend into Saturday. For Illinois, a fair night gives way to improving conditions, with warmer temperatures by Saturday afternoon.
A. J. McKillop will assume the role of master mechanic at the Burnside shops tomorrow, with Victor Powell succeeding him in the same post. G. N. Crownover, formerly of Freeport and long time Burnside assistant, is promoted to shop superintendent amid regional good will.
Physical director at the Y M C A C B Smith attempted a walking record from Freeport to Rockford yesterday. He left Rockford at 12:30 and walked 30 miles back to Freeport in seven hours and thirty five minutes. He plans another attempt to beat yesterday's time.
Closing quotes from Wilazo and Chicago market sections show Dec wheat at 1.007, corn 6434, oats 493, pork 1605, lard 9.55, ribs 8.47-60. Cattle 2,500 steady. beeves 7.40 to 7.50, stockers and feeders 4.60, cows and heifers 5.65, hogs 5.70 to 6.40, light to heavy varieties. Bulk sales 6.80 to 36.80, cheap section weak to ten lower around 4.30. Also listed are Rice Building quotes and an ad for Gold Medal Flour in Annahel Geraldine.
Mr. Thomas J. Masterson head salesman and assistant manager of Stover Engine Works died at sea en route to Buenos Aires from Southampton. He was 35, married to Katherine Page of Dubuque and left a son of seven. The Nile steamer message noted his death at sea and the company seeks to recover his remains for funeral arrangements. Masterson, born in Deer Lodge City Montana, came to work in Freeport about three years ago after employment with A. A. Cooper in Dubuque. His loss is described as a great personal and business blow to the firm and community. His wife and child survive along with his two brothers and two sisters in Farley Iowa.
George B Irvin addressed High School students after a business men's smoker, stressing commercial education and a strong grasp of business principles. He touted athletics as city advertising and announced Edgar Batterson's week long lecture series starting mid November on Community Improvement for the Business Men's Association and county committees.
A.J. Robson installs a new wash register. The Baptist annual banquet moves to Thursday October 15. The children's annual pound party is set for next Wednesday at St. Vincent's orphanage. Choral concert tickets go on sale at local stores ahead of Wednesday evening events. Tomorrow is TAG DAY, a red tag fundraiser.
Local brief notes a tag day tomorrow at Troy Cute venue with fresh oysters and chicken pie offerings. Mentions a chicken dinner served every Sunday, inviting community support and attendance.
More women are going to the E and W for shoes. They seek better values more styles and proper fitting footwear, changing their shopping venue.
In Rockford at the Second Congregational church auditorium the Mendelssohn club hosted a reception for past members. Harri son M Wild organist and Miss Margaret Fry soprano highlighted the program with French songs and Massenet Bonne Nuit. Fry and her accompanist Miss Fry received strong support from Mrs. Chandler Starr. The event featured a cordial return by Margaret Fry, a former member who studied abroad and showed clear conscientious work through the concert. A later season party at Masonic temple featured Miss Woodruff Eldridge reading Longfellow’s Hiawatha with music by Mrs. Coe and selections by the Rotzters, followed by a supper for attendees including several from out of town.
A group from Freeport surprised Mr Albert Bouray at his Ridott area home on Wednesday for his 68th birthday. He enjoyed good health and the gathering included games and music by the Bruse sisters and Susie Niles. Guests left late, wishing him many happy returns.
The Freeport Woman's Club will meet at 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in Ma sonic temple with the executive committee at 2 40 p m. In and Around Boston will be the topic as Mrs F H Towslee, who visited Boston during the federation session, shares impressions of the historic city. Members are urged to bring friends to this ramble through quaint old Bostontown.
A surprise party was held yesterday afternoon at Mr and Mrs Charles Botsdorfs home at 280 Fifth Avenue for their daughter Annie tying her to the thirteenth birthday. Friends attended and presented a signet ring while prizes were awarded to Jessie Nash Enocene Jungkung and Mildred Voight. Delicious refreshments followed the entertainment.
Robert Luedeka, a prominent plumber, entertained the Plumbers and Steamfitters union members at an Illinois club stag smoker and luncheon last evening. The group voted it the most enjoyable time they have ever had.
A social dance tonight hosted by the Beau Hur tribe at the Knights of Globe ball over Wright's clothing store. Good music. admission ten cents for ladies and fourteen cents for gentlemen. You are invited.
A fragmentary notice invites readers to call and arrange poultry pickup and a Sunday dinner, mentioning Merick and an arm. Details are incomplete but indicate a local sale or service offer.
A brief note urges children to save their coins, nickels and dimes, to purchase tags. The message focuses on financial discipline and a simple civic or school related goal. No names, dates, or places are provided.
Republicans start a county campaign with a Grand Opera House rally headlined by Attorney General Stead Secretary of State Rose and Auditor McCullough. A parade forms at 6 30 with First Voters club drum corps and Henney band leading, then speakers address local issues.
Skovgaard, the Danish violinist, with his Stradivarius valued at forty thousand dollars, and Miss McClung, will perform at the V Y M C A tonight to open the Star course. Advanced ticket sales are strong and a large crowd is expected. Doors open at 7 30 P M. program begins at 5 15. Attendees should be seated before the first number to avoid interrupting the performers.
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