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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports later today and Tuesday bring rising temperatures across Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin with a warm spell advancing from tonight.
Chicago pennant winners face Detroit in game three of the series. Key events include Chicago scoring three runs in the fourth inning after mistimed plays and defensive errors. Details note Cobb, Evers, Schulte, Chance and Steinfeldt among crucial at bats with misplays by Rossman and Coughlin. Attendance listed with receipts and shares for the two games.
Chicago hosts Detroit at West Side Park in a noon game. Probable Chicago battery Pflester and Kling opposed by Mullin and Schmidt for Detroit.
London reports reveal Britain has receded from its stance to limit the proposed international conference on the Balkans to Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina, signaling a broader accord on discussion topics.
In New Orleans on October 12 the international missionary convention of the Churches of Christ devoted nearly all sessions to foreign missions. Delegates from several regions discussed program aims and support. The meeting highlighted fundraising and cooperative efforts for overseas churches.
Justice Mills in White Plains New York commits Harry K Thaw to the Matterswan asylum for the criminal insane in a Supreme Court proceeding.
Pittsburg Oct 12 Senator Elkins denied there is an engagement between his daughter Katherine and Duke Abruzzi of Italy. He stated there is no truth to the rumor and called it groundless.
Port au Prince Haiti October 12 the wife of President Alexis died today in a sudden announcement.
Knights Templar from Freeport Commandery No. 7 and 25 Sir Knights with ladies depart this afternoon on the Milwaukee road for Rock Island to attend the annual con clave of the Grand Commandery. Additional departures are expected tomorrow morning with a parade described as the most gorgeous ever seen in Rock Island. Business sessions are set for Tuesday and Wednesday with Thursday for entertainment of visiting commanderies and delegates.
Members of Knights of Pythias lodges from Lena Savanna Monroe Brodhead and Freeport arrive for the fall ceremony of the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan a higher body. Royal Wizier Morrison praises the work and predicts one of Husa Temples most successful events. Twenty applications acted on and many visitors expected to witness the Tyros class. Degree work to be shown at Knights of the Globe hall followed by a Billig cafe banquet. A business session was held this afternoon.
Officers of Freeport Commandery review proof sheets for a 1500 page Grand History of Illinois commanderies. Past Eminent Commander I N Roland is praised for compiling portraits and biographical sketches. White Shrine of Jerusalem in Chicago reports 14th annual convention with Supreme High Priestess Mrs Louis Dickes praised. Louis Dickes elected Supreme Watchman of the Shepherds. shrine support acknowledged for Capernaum Shrine of Freeport.
C. H. Wilcox of Rockford has been appointed district deputy by the Woodmen head office. His initial territory covers Winnebago and Stephenson counties, with Ogle county to be added after the first of the year.
Philip Aspinwall, longtime Stephenson county farmer and cousin of former Senator Homer F. Aspinwall, died Sunday at 8 am in Pearl City from pneumonia. Born in New York state, 73, he lived near Pearl City before retiring five years ago. Survived by wife Mary Hamilton and children Clara Derr, M. Aspinwall, Mrs. E. D. Taylor, Mrs. Fred Doll, and Mrs. Harry Barnes. Funeral Tuesday at 10 am from the family residence with burial in Babb's grave cemetery.
The funeral for the late Mrs. Susan McCulloch was held at 2 pm from her son-in-law Milo H. Chamberlin’s home, with Rev. P H R&R Mullen officiating. O D Emerick served as funeral director and pallbearers included H W Foy J KB Crawford S C Nagle Otto Seyfried Elmer Heckman and Frank Gartman. Interment followed at the city cemetery. Relatives from nearby towns attending included Rev John McCulloch Burlington Ia Harry W McCulloch Champaign Ill Mr and Mrs Abner Johnson Rockford Mrs Birkmier Chicago Mr and Mrs T H Kiplinger Stockton Mr and Mrs J Wheeland and Harry Wheeland of Sterling.
Tomorrow marks the first registration day for all county voters with hours 9 AM to 6 PM. Precinct registration sites are listed across Freeport from Hayner’s store to Hotel Metropole and John Knobel’s store, urging maximum turnout before the Oct 27 deadline.
Reminder to voters to complete registration at their local voting precinct tomorrow. Emphasizes timely action to ensure eligibility and access to ballot. Guidance notes check required identification and polling place hours.
St Margaret's guild will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs RB J Carnahan to discuss upcoming activities and church outreach.
Harlem resident beaten after cursing an auto driver who demanded passage on a public road near Scioto Mills. The clash followed a dare over right of way, with another incident showing courteous auto behavior near Cedarville. Charles Sauer of Chadwick paid $50 after a buggy collision caused by speeding autos and fleeing from police.
Two fire alarms sounded Saturday evening near the city scales but no blaze was found. Sunday noon the department responded to the lower Shawnee streets where a new house is under construction and lumber lay in the yard. An IC engine may have dropped sparks igniting dry weeds, but no damage occurred.
Meeting of the board of directors of the Freeport Business Men's Association is set for tomorrow night. The session will appoint committees for the ensuing year with several new committees to be added.
Fire at the White Mouse Stables in Washington was discovered in the loft. The blaze caused damage to the upper area and disrupted local racing operations. No injuries reported and investigators seek the origin of the fire.
A garbled note advertises a clothing cleaning service with unclear spelling and branding, mentioning work and basic care. The readable bits imply a laundry or dry cleaning offer but lack concrete details or location.
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