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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
5
The weather summary notes continued warm conditions in Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin with the fair spell extending tonight and into Friday.
Reports from Kantao in northern Korea describe Chinese troops firing on a Japanese station, causing deaths and injuries. Officials in Washington downplay the incident, suggesting it may be a minor clash between subordinate officers rather than a major war threat.
Taft campaign train winds through Georgia and Kentucky with ten scheduled speeches. Judge Taft emphasized protection policy as the Taft special travels westward toward Louisville, continuing the presidential bid.
The Democratic National Committee through Treasurer Hernan Ridder released an extended statement of contributions as of Oct 9. It shows 90712 from sums of $100 or more and 115868 from amounts under $100.
Congressman Frank Lowden will speak at Lena tonight as part of a series of Republican meetings across Davis Red Oak Stephenson county with local leaders arranging rallies through the county. Gov Deneen speaks at Polo and Stockton while First Voters club urges young Republicans in Freeport for Friday parade and Lowden address at Grand Opera House.
London reports that Great Britain Russia and France have agreed on a program to be submitted as the basis for discussion at the proposed European conference on the Balkan situation. The accord outlines the framework for negotiations among the powers involved.
William J. Bryan spoke to large crowds in Madicott Fairbury Diller and Odell addressing the guaranty bank deposits issue during his Nebraska tour on October 15.
The German balloon Busley landed in the North sea yesterday morning. Two men aboard were rescued by a missing steamer.
American battleship fleet, departing Manila on October 10, was sighted maneuvering southeast of Kyushu, Japan. The movement places the fleet near the southernmost point of the Japanese archipelago as reported by the Associated Press from Tokio.
J Vore of Byron, a veteran of the 46th TL Vol, is in the city. He has subscribed to the Journal for thirty five years.
William Gleason a clerk in the Trainmaster's office at the Sinois Central is on the sick list.
A planned Orangeville rally to hear a Chicago speaker supporting William Jennings Bryan was canceled when the speaker failed to appear. Delegates who met the visitor at Freeport delayed notifying Orangeville of the no show, leaving locals without the hoped for discussion of the Bryan campaign.
L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says the family has enjoyed good health for three years using Dr King’s New Life Pills. The pills cleanse and tone the system gently and are sold at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
A home at 200 West Street is offered for sale in the next ten days at a sacrifice price. The modern eight-room house is in good condition and priced as a bargain for buyers. Contact Chas F Sechrist at 209 West St or Khloe 71 for details.
Farmer W. A. Floyd of Rural Route 2, Empire, Ga, proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his two worst leg sores and says he would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Sold for 25 cents at Jos. Envert's drug store.
Members of Freeport Commandery returned from Rock Island where the grand commandery met for three days. They report warm entertainment and good care for visitors. Knights received souvenir charms and ladies were given hat pins. A Tuesday parade drew forty Freeport members, as a resolution was adopted requiring future uniforms for all members.
The Kinne European hotel on Stephenson street changes hands to F L Adams of this city. Mrs Kinne plans to reside on a nearby farm east of the city. The hotel, run by Mrs Kinne for five to six years, has enjoyed good patronage and served as a railroad hub from the west end.
Lawrence M. Church aged 13 died at home in Belvidere from throat and respiratory nerve paralysis. He had just won a state fair essay prize on the Lincoln Douglas debates, written rapidly with remarkable memory. Mrs Charles Winebrenner born in Ireland died in Dixon after six months illness. Catherine Lowery died in Dixon from multiple diseases including heart failure.
Word arrives in Freeport that the three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Hobel Madison Wisconsin died this morning. Mrs and Mrs Hobel formerly lived in Freeport and have visited here on several occasions. Mrs M J Leemhuis received notice of the death of John Leemhuis of Chicago a cousin of the late H Leemhuis who was well known in this city and visited frequently.
Hopper of the Lyric theater secured the Edison film Ingomar the Barbarian which will be shown today and tomorrow. The producer notes the film is absolutely new and has never been run before.
A pound party at the Se. Vincent orphanage drew nearly two hundred attendees. Donations were liberal and the sisters expressed gratitude for the generous contributions.
George Liphart and Aina and Addie Liphart transfer parts of lots to Enina Sieck and William Foley. Describe parcel details: part lot 2 and 3, block 4 in Kumball’s addition Lena S000, and lot 12, block 2 in Taylor Park addition.
Miss Josephine LeVitt of Monti cello Wis and Albert W. Deming of Appe River were married this morning at the First Methodist church by Rev. C. W. McCaskill.
The clerk notes marriage licenses issued to William Gitz of Florence and Maud E. Hartman of Hariem on the 20th, Albert W. Deming of Apple River on the 20th, Josephine LeVitt of Monticello on the 27th, George O. Korth of Buckeye on the 24th, and Benda Lied of Red Oak on the 2nd with no formal ceremony details provided.
Miss Asenath B. Hosier of Tecumseh Michigan will display fancy work at Miss Rosebroughs on Oak Grove Street from October 17 through October 24. Klidiw
Freeport aims to host the 1909 Y M C A state convention drawing several hundred delegates. Local members plan a press delegation highlighting Freeport’s central location, the debt-free YO Mo Co A. building, strong rail links, ample hotel and dining capacity, and prior absence of a state gathering here.
Last evening about 9 50 a prominent young lady was subject to an attempted assault. She was knocked to the walk and suffered a severe scalp wound. Her screams drove the attacker away and the thief fled, dropping his hat in the rush. Police expect the hat to help catch him.
Postal business at the sub post station in A. J. Robson's drug store in the Third ward since May 1 shows 488 dollars in money orders issued, all small amounts. Post office policy encourages sub stations in distant localities where business is sufficient to justify them.
Fayette New York Civil War veteran Jaavid Parker who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with curing his stomach trouble and keeping him strong. He says the tonic is worth more than five hundred dollars and purchases it from Jos Emmert’s drug store for 40 cents.
A brief notice announces a twenty five percent reduction on Cowl Cut Glass at E Bergston's Jewelry store. The ad signals a sale event targeting shoppers seeking fine glassware and jewelry items.
Klarrid M Murhank identified as piano teacher located at Studio 38 Greve Street. The entry notes his teaching role with a street address and room designation 9 33dtt.
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