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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
8
The fifty-ninth series of stock in the Freeport Building and Loan Association matured with most enviable results to the stockholders. The sixtieth series is now open, C. F. Hildreth, Sec'y.
Chicago expects fair skies tonight with warmer conditions, and a likely fair and warm Saturday. Iowa sees partly cloudy skies tonight with cooler Saturday in the northwest, while Wisconsin anticipates fair weather tonight and Saturday with continued warmth.
A Millersburg dispatch reports seventeen killed when a relief train derailed after striking a burned-out culvert near Metz. Fifteen skeletons were found in a burned gondola car. Victims include Mrs. Cicero and her three children. the News notes fifteen people burned to death in the wreck.
Governor Charles N. Haskell of Oklahoma sues newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst for slander and libel. Papers were served in Omaha after a dramatic Union Pacific incident where a deputy sheriff burst into Hearst's state room. The Douglas county district action seeks $600,000 in damages.
Tennessee reception for William Howard Taft highlights strong cordiality in the South. Taft spoke to a packed auditorium in Chattanooga, signaling enthusiasm among southern Democrats for his address.
A blaze at the International Salt Company's docks and offices on 108th Street by the Calumet River in Chicago caused property damage estimated at up to a million dollars. The fire broke out early today, destroying docks and office structures and prompting investigations into the cause.
Today's market report lists December wheat at 1004, December corn 6337, oats 482, January pork 15.10, January lard 9.12, January ribs 8.07. At Union Stock Yards cattle 25,000 steady with gains in hog and sheep sections. hogs generally 5 lower, night bid 15.25 to 16.80, sheep steady 4.60. Further Board of Trade quotations are supplied by C D Anderson from the Rice Building.
F Knecht eminent commander of Freeport Commandery and J B Moon returned today from the grand commandery at Rock Island. They were the last of Freeport’s delegation. Members wore carnations furnished by John Bausener Jr, marking their attendance.
An advertising blurb touts Milwaukee Solvay Coke as the cheapest heat, promoting Old Sol as the true substrate for anthracite. It urges orders by phone 43 and promises heat on garth.
Congressman Frank Lowden delivers his second Stephenson county campaign address at the Grand Opera House tonight. A large crowd is expected, with marching clubs parading principal streets before the meeting and an enthusiastic rally in Lena yesterday.
Congress man Lowden speaks to a large Lena crowd and plans a Pearl City talk tonight. A Republican torchlight parade precedes the event with Taft and Sherman clubs, Henney band, and a drum corps. The parade routes end at the opera house where speeches begin at eight.
A notice calls Ste phenson county youths to attend a Freeport rally and parade led by the First Voters club. Attendees will carry red torches, with the drum corps leading the first voters section. The parade forms at the County club rooms on Stephenson and Chicago streets. Meet at 7 pm for Congressmen Lowden's Grand Opera House address.
Voters remained engaged through adjournment at the Lena meeting where Judge A J Clarity presided and favor for the Republican ticket grew. Donald J Callahan of Gafena spoke, the Lena band played, and Senator J P Bolliver addressed Rockford audiences planned for upcoming campaign events featuring Lowden and Fuller in Rockford in late October.
Hon Douglas Pattison of this city to take a leading role in the Democratic windup in Illinois. He joins the Bryan party in St Louis Sunday night and travels October 16 to 24 visiting Sterling Dison St Louis Chicago Galena Gilman Dwight Joliet with twelve speeches en route. Friends express great satisfaction with his prominent placement in the campaign final phase.
Leading Illinois Democrats will speak at a Freeport rally tomorrow with music and firelight. Speakers include John Atwood from Kansas, Lawrence Stringer of Lincoln, Robert Lee of Louisiana, Ross Hall, W C Green, John Mount, N I Beidler, Martin Dillon and others. Delegations from nearby towns expected. events march from the old post office to Armory Hall and Grand Opera House.
Election of officers occupied the Anchor society meeting last evening with results: President John Feyher Jr, Vice President E Blast, Secretary Charles Meyer, Treasurer T A Cook, Trustees John Rotzler for three years and George Wolf for two years, Guide W W Koehler, Sentinel George Schaeffer. Founder Mr Bauseher has served as president since organization. Officers reported steady growth.
Third ward fire department answered a call at Ilnvis Central right of way near Mast Junction to extinguish a blaze threatening substantial damage. Residents used brooms sticks and water until the department arrived. Reportedly started by boys playing along the right of way to see the weeds burn.
With view to selling my home within ten days I offer 00 West Street at a sacrifice on easy terms. Modern with s rooms in good condition. A bargain for someone. Inquire Chas F Sechrist 200 West St or call Blue 716.
Mrs. Catharine Miller Clayton a Freeport pioneer and Grace Episcopal member died in Chicago at her son’s home after two weeks of illness. Born 78 in Rockaway New York, she married in 1849 and moved to Freeport in 1852 where her husband ran a paint business. Her remains return to Freeport for Grace church services.
Fragmentary notice mentions pork chops 12 cents per pound and pork roast 12 cents per pot, a twenty five percent reduction, and references to Cut Glass at Bepgston's Jewelry. Unclear entities and dates render full interpretation difficult.
Cleaning services highlight garment care and pressing options offered by a local dye works business. The ad emphasizes personalized attention to clothing needs and invites customers to inquire about services.
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