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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
5
4 O'clock P M by the Associated Press reports Chicago will see Simore Fair tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions in the west and south. Wisconsin generally fair tonight and Thursday. Iowa fair tonight and Thursday, slightly cooler in the northwest tonight.
One man died and several others were badly burned in a fire that destroyed the men’s and women’s buildings of the Philadelphia Cricket Club at Chestnut Hill. All victims were employees.
Local organizations hold multiple events this week. Court Mohawk I C F meets tonight for drill. Freeport Commandery and Royal Neighbors plan gatherings and socials. K of P ball hosts a Thursday card party. Trinity church Ladies Aid meets tomorrow at 2 30. Van Brocklin W C T U to serve Friday supper with program The Saloon and the Home. proceeds aid the minister.
Mademoiselle Viola La Fouche of Chicago arrives to head trimmer in the Read millinery department Mise Josephine Lichtenberger returns from Chicago where she studied fall and winter styles. Misses Florence Schroeder Millie Landeck and Flora Howe have accepted or resumed assistant trimmer roles.
Mrs. J. P. Shotwell, field worker for the Illinois Children’s Refuge association, is in Freeport to seek homes for homeless children and solicit contributions. She visits Freeport annually and has received generous city support in the past. interested persons may contact the Bloomington office to offer a home.
Rev R C Harker of Embury Methodist Episcopal church travels to Chicago for the twenty fifth anniversary celebration of the South Chicago First Methodist church. He plans to return to lead the regular prayer meeting tomorrow night.
Chicago closing board of trade prices show Dec wheat at 96 3/4 to 97 cents, Dec corn 68 3/4, oats 50 1/4, Jan pork 16.42, Jan lard 9.60, Jan rib 8.55 to 8.57. Union Stock Yards: cattle 14,000 strong up to 10 higher, hogs 18,000 up 6, light 6.40 to 7.02, mixed 6.40 to 7. The bulk sale average 86.75 to 86.95, sheep 20,000 weak 2.25 to 1.30.
Advertises land on the Canadian Pacific Railway near Calgary Alberta with a ten year payment plan on main line Chinook belt. Special rate available September 10 for inspection. Apply to Win Clement or J B McCool Freeport TH 99dat.
Springfield reporting that Joseph G. Cannon urged unity at the Illinois Republican convention in Peoria. He warned differences from the primary should be forgotten as party members push for success of the state and national tickets. Bryan speaks to Democrats in Peoria after arrival with Stevenson.
Harriet R. Jones pioneer Stephenson county resident dies at her daughter Mrs. Alice Wasson’s home in Freeport at 5 30 this morning due to dropsy and related illnesses. Born in Vermont 93 years ago she came west in 1848 with Horatio Jones. survived by three children A D Jones Mica Cora Jones and Mrs Wasson. Funeral at Lena with Rev W Gardner Thrall and burial in Lena cemetery.
Mrs. L. M. Hess of 701 Kilburn Avenue Rockford suffered a severe fall while placing a picture on a chair. The chair slid crashing to the floor with Mrs Hess and the picture toppled, resulting in a broken collarbone. She has many relatives in Freeport.
In Forreston murder case the officer followed a suspect loitering near East Junction and Arcade addition. A pursuit near Yellow Creek brewery ended with a gunshot when the man fled. Silk maintains the pursued individual matches the description of Mike Spodek, sought for the Forreston boarding car killing.
Arthur Winters receives a Spanish language paper from the Dominican Republic noting Rev Dr W C Willing, brother in law to his sister, with future translation likely revealing the article’s facts. Mrs Willing writes that Willing is achieving success in medicine and had served as a Free Methodist pastor of Freeport before earning a medical diploma.
San Carlos a member of an Italian labor gang on the Illinois Central rail line was seriously hurt when he fell from a handcar returning to the city. The crowding car left him between tracks where gearing dragged him several yards before companions halted the car. He was taken to St. Francis hospital for care.
Peter Brauer of the Williamsburg City Fire Insurance office has returned from a vacation spent in Oregon Illinois. He praises the Rock River town as a delightful spot and hints at a Christmas wedding to the lady of his choice. He was accompanied by Albert Leeghate formerly of German Valley.
List of individuals seeking marriage licenses in Whiteside County includes W M Woessner from Whiteside, Lizzie Hartman, Loran BO Jacob Steffen from Freeport, Mary Fritz, Alfred A Hoefer from Chicago, Fannie Pettepiece from Freeport, Emory E Lamb from Pearl City, and Cora Gothard from Stockton. Each entry notes status over.
J. C. Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a severe leg ulcer after a summer outbreak. He notes it knocked it out in a few rounds with no scar. Guaranteed for piles sores burns etc. 25 at Jag. Em mert's drug store.
Freeport Socialists have arranged a mass meeting at the courthouse square on Friday evening September 11. M. W. Wilkins, a prominent exponent of socialism, will address the crowd on How to Obtain a Living, which he calls the greatest political question of the day.
Miss Martha Hill daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hill of Miami Street will wed Mr. Charles Rader an Illinois Central fireran at 9 tomorrow in the St. Joseph's Catholic church parsonage. They will honeymoon in Chicago.
Miss Fanny Pettepiece of Freeport wed Mr. Alfred Ulysses Hoefer of Chicago at the Dr Arnold residence in Freeport. The ceremony featured a ring ceremony, Mendelssohn music, and a pink and green decor theme. Guests included relatives from Freeport and Chicago with future home in Chicago.
Miss Laura Shan Johnson and Mr. Harry Norman Wilson wed at 3 PM in the First Presbyterian parsonage. The couple, unaccompanied to keep the ceremony quiet, depart at 4 45 PM for a west and northwest honeymoon. The bride, daughter of pioneer citizens, has long resided in Freeport. Wilson, United States Express company local agent, recently promoted and seen as energetic with a bright future.
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