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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
2
The fragment notes The Daily Journal published daily except Sundays by 100 Evan Printing Co. Freeport location details appear with subscription terms for one year prepaid five dollars, weekly by mail five dollars, and ten cents per issue. The date Freeport September 14, 1908 is mentioned.
The Freeport Journal is awarded by the International Typographical Union for employing union labor in its mechanical departments. The label honors the paper's commitment to workers and professional standards within its printing operations.
Personal mentions show J. W. Sanderson riding to Forreston and many residents visiting relatives in Orangeville Chicago Polo DeKalb Rock Grove Am boy Spring Valley LaSalle Sterling Freeport Rockford Winslow Toledo and Canada with groups including St. Margaret's Guild and area attorneys and land seekers planning trips for about two weeks.
Jacob Malters’ condition was reported considerably improved today as hospital staff noted better vitality and reduced symptoms, signaling a positive turn in his illness.
Mr and Mrs Robert A Hunter of 8 Walton Avenue welcomed a boy baby.
An automobile party arriving this morning in Freeport noted heavy rain across southern Wisconsin near the Illinois border, with more than three hours of steady rainfall. Freeport hopes the region will soon receive a widespread shower.
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed Saturday in the United States court by Attorney S. A. Hyer for L. W. Cox a druggist of Rockford. Assets amount to 2720 liabilities 2405 A petition for receiver was also filed.
Charles late prominent boys club worker of Chisago and A L Parsons spoke at the Y M C A Boys meeting Sunday afternoon. There was a large attendance and the boys heard two very interesting talks.
Waterloo Times Tribune reports Apple River has reopened as a train order station by Superintendent FEF. J. Beechley. Warren, once a day station, is now designated a night station per division headquarters order.
Waterloo Times-Tribune reports conductor Frank James, long in the freight service on the Dubuque division, has been reassigned to trains 1 and 92 running between Freeport and Dubuque. The run includes a Sunday layover in Freeport, James’s home.
Mr and Mrs John C Long of Kaunas City announce the birth of a baby boy at their home. Former Freeport residents, the Longs note Mrs Long's maiden name is Miss Clara Steffen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas G Steffen of Prospect Terrace.
Freeport lodge No. 452 Knights of Pythias will meet in their castle hall this evening for work in the rank of Page. All knights are cordially invited.
The Mayer family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during their recent bereavement.
The Dairy Journal announces delivery to a portion of the city for 1009 LP. The notice identifies the area served and outlines the service schedule and contact for residents.
A large criminal docket at the term includes one murder trial and multiple assaults bigamy and robbery cases. Salvatore Campagna faces murder of Felice Casata at Wallace Yards June 18 1908 with Italian witnesses. Other indictments include Lewis Garman attempting to murder his wife with chloroform, Carl and Joseph Teeter on criminal assault, and Grobman charged with bigamy. Frederick Binger and David Tielke charged with multiple freight car robberies. Archie Timms Thomas Maher Albert Mertz also tied to beer theft from an Illinois Central car. Paul Johnson and Thomas Maher indicted for stealing a gold watch. Petit jury called and cases set for trial next week including damages suits against Illinois Central and the Stephenson street crossing death. Grobman pleads guilty to bigamy. Guardian ad litem appointment considered for Porter Stover and Mrs. J. H. Winger’s minor children, with objections and a hearing scheduled.
Fresh home killed pork Tice per lb sausage thetory.
A. Rapkr, General Distributor, 3917 Lisbon Ave Milwaukee offers one package of kids tablets as a natural remedy for chronic constipation dizziness headache stomach trouble and nervousness. 828d2w?
G. L. Parke contracting painting and paper hanging continues service with a big discount on all wallpapers. New phone number available, location listed as 202 Lincoln Avenue.
The article details a fatal gas incident at the B and C Brewery where a woman died after an evening at the plant. Eric Swift and others testified about their movements, the victim's intoxication, and a boiler room explosion that hampered gas shutdown before rescue efforts.
Next Wednesday night at 8 oclock the Baptist church hosts a solo music recital by Miss Rosa E Vollrath. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend a splendid program.
Mrs J E Rosebrugh returns from a Michigan vacation visiting several cities. The YMCA board will hold its monthly meeting in Enamoos' parlors. The First M E church ladies and society meet Wednesday at 3 pm in church parlors. American Stars of Equity hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening Sept 16 at 8 o'clock. J N Wagner secretary.
Frank Pierce Sargent, commissioner general of immigration, died in Washington. A forceful figure in labor and immigration, he balanced workers and employers, preached fair contracts, and urged mutual interests. He rose as grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen in 1886, promoted arbitration, and worked directly with railroad officials to settle disputes.
A garbled plea from a Provident Citizen cartoon shows a poor washerwoman with rheumatism begging for charity to feed and house her many needy children. The dialogue contrasts generosity with inability to help, hinting at social hardship in urban life.
Christian Mavis, 1831 Old Freeport resident and St. Joseph's church member, was found dead at his son’s house on Delaware Street after a long history of sleep spells. Dr Voigt testified death resulted from heart trouble, death deemed natural. Survived by six relatives, funeral planned from Delaware Street residence to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
Amateur weather prophets claim murky atmosphere stems from Minnesota and Wissconain forest fires. Saturday's wind from the West brought a bright clear day, but early Sunday wind shifted and observers noted smoky pall approaching. Since then the sun has been obscured and the air remained close and warm.
A reporter recalls Lionel Sackville-West British minister to the United States from 1881 to 1888. Dismissed at President Cleveland’s request in 1888, he retreated from diplomacy and lived as a country gentleman. The piece cites his frank Chicago Tribune interview about Irish dynamiters and Irish question in U.S. politics, seen as characteristic of his openness.
You are cordially invited to attend the township convention of Erin at Eleroy Tl on Sept 20 at 1 30 p m with an afternoon session only Topics include the organized close in Sunday school teachers training class personal work and county Sunday school work County workers BE D Herbert Prof O A Fawkler D F Graham Rev H M Markley Theo Ellis and others are expected to attend Come because we need you.
Rev F M Davis resigns after three years as United Brethren pastor in Freeport to pursue a larger educational field. In his tenure 170 members joined, a church remodeling including heating, frescoing, carpet and piano added, an eight room parsonage financed over five years, 3,000 calls made, 37 funerals, 36 weddings, and strong support from Ladies Aid Y P A and the Sunday school. His successor will be chosen at the Quincy Il annual conference, September 23.
The National Audubon Society unveils a plan to protect 300 square miles of waterfowl habitat in Oregon and California near Kla math Malheur and Harney lakes. The goal is to restore whole races of wild fowl harmed by plume seekers and market harvesters, with government land offers aiding the effort. An three year study by researchers informs the president’s action despite poacher dangers.
A Maine resident, John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston, reports winter coughs relieved by Dr King’s New Discovery. He bought a 50 cent bottle, saw the cough vanish, and again with few doses this winter achieved the same relief. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store, 60 cents and 1 dollar. Trial bottle free.
Rural letter carriers improvise shelter on long routes amid mud and storms. A Sullivan HL carrier built a boxed wagon with front and side windows to shield the occupant while delivering mail. The inventor says it shelters on muddy roads but attracts curiosity, delaying service by one to two hours. Fred Jestrem is in Chicago on business today.
Jennings & Graham publish a booklet titled Christian Science by Dr Ray Clarkson Harker pastor Embury Methodist Church Cincinnati now on sale at Freeport book stores. He says the movement has faced contempt and scorn yet this work seeks sober discussion not ridicule amid widespread interest in the community.
A teachers training class was organized at the Masonic temple last night with 27 enrolled. Enrollment is expected to reach at least 35 as additional names are processed. The text book used is Training for Service by Moninger, one of the texts the International recommends.
The Illinois State association offers an eight month program split into Bible content study and Bible school pedagogy. Examinations and public graduation will confer diplomas under the Teachers' Training department. An executive committee will appoint working committees and conduct business. Meetings are at 6 PM Sundays at the Masonic temple.
A fox terrier bolted into the First Baptist church Sunday morning causing alarm as many believed a mad dog was present. Attempts to catch it failed until a policeman captured the dog with a strap loop and it was taken to the police station where M. G. Littlefield was bitten on the finger while trying to seize the animal. The situation later settled.
Lena residents and visitors list gatherings and travel notes. Belle King and Marton King visited W H Goodrich. Baldwin family with Lucille visited Warren. Valentine Kappes from Oodlwein Ta is visiting A F Howard. Prof. Howard Allman of Winnebago was in town. Mrs. Quinn from Chicago with Geo Roush family host. Anna Page returned to St Louis after summer with Peter Seise. Marie Perkins to De Kalb for State Normal. Eliza Wiley to De Kalb for State University. Rev P R Keltner and wife returned to Rockford after visiting Lena friends.
Observers report a brown sticky liquid on sidewalks under trees, described as money dew. Extremely dry weather causes tree sap to exude through bark and drip to the ground, coating the courthouse area and giving walks a dirty look.
The September issue of Hal-Hom magazine was circulated today under the National Christian Hospital and Sanatorium association in Freeport. Beginning with January, the publication will be monthly, changing from a quarterly. The issue features various departments with engaging reading material and the magazine shows promise of a bright future.
The last will and testament of Henry E Snively of Ridott has been probated in the county court. The widow Esther Snively is named executrix and receives the estate, with the residue to be divided equally among their three children upon her death. The will bears the date June 28, 1908.
W J Smith and family moved into their new house on Stephenson Street today.
N H Browns from Pittsfield Vermont touts Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming they ease stomach liver and bowel kinks without fuss or friction. Guaranteed satisfactory at Jos Emmerts drug store 265c.
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