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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
5
Illinois fair tonight and Friday with warmer conditions, west and central areas warmest. Iowa fair tonight and Friday and warmer overall with slight cooling in the northwest. Wisconsin generally fair tonight and Friday with continued warmer temperatures.
William J. Bryan toured from Mattoon to Olney and Poseyville addressing crowds on labor disputes and monoplies. He denied Speaker Cannon’s million-dollar claim, stating his own property at 150000 and challenging Cannon to disclose his possessions. He also charged Cannon with favoring predatory interests as presiding officer.
The U S circuit court of the eastern district of Pennsylvania ruled the commodities clause of the Hepburn railroad act unconstitutional. It held the ban on interstate or foreign transport of all railroad produced commodities except those for railroad use exceeds federal authority. The decision stresses coal mine owning railroads are affected.
Counsel for Standard Oil Company of Indiana argues in an answer filed today that the appellate reversal and lifting of the $29,240,000 fine for anti rebate violations should stand. The filing accompanies a petition for rehearing of the appeal from Judge Landis' judgment. The brief supports the circuit court of appeals decision by Baker Grosscup and Seaman as sound law backed by the record.
Des Moines reports the second senatorial ballot shows Cummins one vote lighter than Wednesday as Kendall is absent. Standpatters split votes and Cummins proposes urging Progressive support for a motion to adjourn until November.
The British steamer Lake Michigan bound from Montreal to London is stranded near Margate with passengers aboard. A life boat has been dispatched to aid, as sea conditions hamper navigation.
Portsmouth Sept 10 The Vincent the largest and heaviest battleship ever built for the British navy was launched successfully today at the navy yard in Portsmouth.
Charles K. Lord former third vice president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad died in Philadelphia from Krights disease. The notice appears in the Journal's want column.
Italian interpreter in murder case, and the county board of supervisors dined at the county farm during their annual visit. Mrs. James Eells, wife of the superintendent, prepared a sumptuous meal that many will attest was among the best in the area.
The board of supervisors held a busy Wednesday session. It read 400 citizens’ names for petit jurors for the year. Detective Lonobardi of Chicago presented a $25 bill for services in the Italian murder case, referred to the committee on state’s attorney’s account. Longobardi had acted as interpreter for local authorities. Committee reports on purchasing agents accounts assessments taxes and public buildings were read and adopted.
The grand jury remains active and may adjourn soon to next week. Witnesses in the Italian murder case have been examined and Special Agent Romaine testifies in the Binger Tilkie freight car robbery matter tied to April last. Indictments issued against Binger and Tilkie allege Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad freight car robberies, with property recovered at the Binger home in East Freeport. Charles H. Rosenstiel is granted a divorce from Edith M. Rosenstiel.
Forty members gathered on Mrs. Bailey’s lawn on Stopleiacn street for an evening fete. The ideal night with a full moon, trees and Japanese lanterns created a fairyland scene with singing games and refreshments served.
Freeport public schools report 2832 total enrollments on opening day. Two thousand one students are in graded and grammar rooms while 831 matriculated at the high school. This year shows an increase over last year’s autumn term.
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Leopold near Florence Station are the proud parents of a baby boy. Mr and Mrs W C Ruch on Pleasant street are the proud parents of a baby son.
Freeport residents Harry N. Wilson and Laura S. Johnson are noted as over 21 and over 18 respectively. Albert Raders of Freeport is listed as 21, while Martha Hill shares the same locality and is 23 years old.
Father Vaughan, author of A Woman of the West, is praised by Fr Leydon of St Marys Freeport for his work as a lecturer and playwright. Leydon says Vaughan is a source of pride for American Catholic clergy and his play conveys an important message.
In Freeport on Labor Day booze excess led to arrests and fines by Police Magistrate Louison. Each offender faced $7.60 fines, with Charles Hodges charged for both drunkenness and disorderly conduct at $12.60. Names include Fred Peterson Beloit Jos Harold Freeport Jos Freeburg Carlson all tied to Freeport jag charges.
Miss Martha Hill and Albert Raders wed at 9 this morning in a ceremony at St. Josephs parsonage officiated by Rev Kalvelage. Attendants included Otto and Alfred Raders and Misses Edna and Matilda Hill. A noon reception followed at the Hill home 129 Miami street with about fifty guests.
Martin M Mayer a Freeport pioneer and longtime hotel operator died at his son Ralph Mayer’s home after a brief sinking spell. Born June 12 1838 in Lancaster County Pa he lived sixty years in Freeport and was active in business Masonry and local politics. He leaves wife and son with funeral plans expected Saturday morning.
Miss Myrtle Atkerson of Rockford married James E. Randall of Roscoe in Freeport last Friday. Rev. McCaskill of the M E church officiated. The bride formerly worked at the Ashton store. The couple will reside in Roscoe after a wedding trip.
Mrs. Oscar R. Zipf of Whistler Street departs for several weeks in Pellston Michigan due to hay fever. She is joined by Master George Zipf and the baby, with Mr Zipf accompanying them to Chicago.
Mrs John Deethart Jr hosts a sister and cousin from Milwaukee Miss Isabelle Roddis and Miss Agnes Kolar for a yellow and green decorated evening of games music and dancing. Gifts were exchanged and guests departed after a grand time.
Mrs. Jacob Mayer and Miss Ellen Roth spent the day in Chicago. Miss Roth is preparing to enter Rockford college this month.
A license was issued for the marriage of Albert H. Babb of Rock City and Sophie Young of Ridott.
J. C. Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina says Bucklen's Arnica Salve knocked out a severe leg ulcer last summer with no scar remaining. It is guaranteed for piles sores and burns. 25 cents at Jog Emer t's drug store.
Mrs. C. Fred Kuehner entertained a company of ladies at a four o'clock tea yesterday. On Saturday afternoon she will be hostess at a bridge whist party for friends and neighbors.
A card and sewing party is planned tomorrow afternoon at St Pius hall to raise funds for St Vincent’s orphanage. Organized by local volunteers, the event invites attendees to help with crafts and games while supporting the children in need.
Dyspepsia and indigestion, constipation, sour stomach, sick headache, malaria, biliousness, torpid liver and jaundice said to be relieved and cured by Father William's Indian Herb Tablets. They claim to regulate the liver and digestive organs and cost 20 cents per box with money back if not as represented. sold by C. P Guenther & Co. on the corner of Galena avenue and street.
Advertises land on the Canadian Pacific main line in the Chinook belt near Calgary Alberta. Offers a ten yearly payment plan with a special rate for inspections on September 16th. Apply to Wm. Clement or J. B. McCool at Freeport Illinois.
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