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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports the 4 PM weather outlook for Illinois and Iowa from Chicago dated October 12. Forecast details are limited in the readable fragments.
Detroit trailed Chicago throughout the game as Brown and Kling pitched for Detroit and Summers and Schmidt for Chicago. The only scoring came in the ninth when Chicago pushed across a run to seal a 3-0 victory in the World Series opener reported by the Associated Press.
Cleveland dispatch reports Judge Taft and party on a special train ditched near Sterling Heights due to spread rails. No injuries, minor delay. Taft spoke to crowds in Barberton and Wadsworth about tariffs and labor. Also notes John W Kern’s departure for New York on his final campaign swing and Debs’s severe cold keeping him from meetings.
Gov Haskell of Oklahoma arrived in Kansas City to consult lawyers about a libel suit against William Randolph Hearst. He signs a statement to President Roosevelt, expanding the dispute over the Osage Indian oil lands lease and demands cancellation, criticizing the interior department for lack of satisfactory explanation.
Decatur Illinois October 18 Colonel William F Tucker quartermaster general was arrested by Chicago police on a Wabash train early today charged with deserting his wife the daughter of the late General John A Logan Tucker is ill and agreed to return to Chicago from St Louis today without requisition papers
Berlin reports a St Louis balloon tethered craft sank in the North Sea last night during the Gordon Bennett race. All occupants were rescued by a schooner after the distress signal reached shore by wireless message.
Committees from the Woman's club and the board of education gather at the High school this morning to map a plan for equipping a dining room linked to the domestic science department. The aim is to establish a science course focused on the art of serving and operating the dining area.
An informal dancing party at the Freeport club drew a large crowd last evening. Gubler's orchestra provided music, making the event lively and enjoyable for all attendees.
W. 2B. Erfert secretary of Freeport Consistory AAS I mails notice to members announcing the fall ceremonial from Nov 6 to 12. Petitions to be acted on by Nov 1. Degrees in Freeport Lodge of Perfection Nov 6 at 7 pm, Princes of Jerusalem Nov 10 at 7 pm, Kase Croix de Pl-R-D-M Nov 10 at 7:30 pm, S R R 8 Areopagus Nov 11 at 3 and 7:30 pm, Trand Encampment Nov 12 at 1 pm.
At a Christian church meeting yesterday the committees for the teachers training school class were chosen. Social committee members include Mrs H J Johnson Mrs L Hawke and Mrs W Coons. Regular members are Robert Wernts Mrs Astoller and Miss Banner.
Mr and Mrs M A Wilcox of Homer Street are the proud parents of an ante pound baby boy born on Sunday.
The Settlement Home reports Tag Day contributions totaling 894.94 dollars, including 854.34 from boxes on Saturday and a 40 dollar gift from the Freeport Woman's Club. Detailed cash breakdown lists various denominations, with thanks extended to local presses, unions, and volunteers for support.
A large publican rally drew a full Warren hall with Congressmen O. Lowden and Judge Mathew Marvin as principal speakers. Lowden and his party arrived in the city yesterday and planned stops in Galena Elizabeth Lena Freeport and Pearl City this week.
A Knights of Columbus event at the Masonic temple drew over two hundred couples with Rockford delegates promising reciprocal visits. Brubaker's orchestra played for dancing while prizes in the ward room went to Mesdames W. T. Rockey FE J. Scanlan Robert Welch and Messrs A. E. Murphy Joseph Barron and Al Lichtenberger.
The article notes near completion of arrangements to receive election returns on November. The Freeport Business Men's Association will receive returns by a private operator at its regular monthly meeting on that date. The Freeport club, the Republican club and the Democratic club will also receive returns by special private operators.
Smith, superintendent of the Freeport Water company, warns that a man claiming to be a company inspector visits homes to gain access by posing as an agent for a water faucet attachment. He is not connected with the company and should be avoided.
Louis L Debkicher and Homer Sheetz were elected marshals at the Republican First Voters club meeting held Monday. The group reports strong new member growth and plans a large appearance in the Republican parade Friday night with Congressman Lowden as speaker.
Jacob A. Pfundstein of Geneseo files for voluntary bankruptcy in US circuit court. Listed liabilities amount to 5 525.09 while assets total 3 681 506. Petition filed through attorneys McCahnout and Ramsey of Morrison.
Dollie EK Guyer transfers lots and 4 in Daniel S Brewster addition to Charles F Hildreth for 4000 dollars. Caroline McGraw sells parts of lots 6 and 7 in block 66 Frteport to Ozara Hill for 3000 dollars. Emme diecke te Fo Drener sells lot 6 in block 3 Santiago addition for 380 dollars.
A probate action questions James Grant's will claiming mental unsoundness and undue influence during illness. Mrs Lafayette Beverle alleges unequal bequests and seeks a larger share, with executor Edward Grant challenged. Separately Wiemann sues Mayer Parsons for 7500 in commissions on land sales initiated by Wiemann, for sales made over a year ago. The case is set for the December circuit term.
Abraham Welfelt sues Illinois Central for injuries from a mishap at the Tamar Round House two years ago. A strong wind blew a large window pane onto him, injuring him as he passed. Jury awarded $5,000 to the defendant. railroad appeals to the appellate court in Ottawa, with a decision due in April.
CoL Weaver, a prominent Durand president, died at St Francis hospital in Procepart Puest deg quering a bast of clack. Lockjaw caused by hood poisoning led to amputation of the hand and eventual death. Abr Weaver, about 45, body sent to Deal for interment Wednesday.
Miss Clara Rideout and Miss Marguerite Schneider hosted the W. P. Rawleigh Medical Co. office girls at Marguerite Schneider’s home 114 Delaware Street to honor Miss Myrielle Barmore who leaves this week for Palo Alto California. A picture was taken by Jacob Sander son. A signet ring was presented to Miss Barmore by Jape Lorch on behalf of the office girls.
Clarence Shunk an engineer on the Illness Central suffered a painful near serious accident this morning when a lubricating glass burst in his engine. Glass fragments entered his eyes and pierced his face at various places.
Fayette NY veteran Parker who lost a foot at Gettysburg praises Electric Bitters. He says the remedy cured his stomach trouble and now serves as a tonic keeping him strong and well. Available at Jos Emmert's drug store for 50 cents.
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