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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
5
The Associated Press reports fair skies in Illinois and Wisconsin with warmer temperatures. Tonight and Thursday will see rising readings in the west central and eastern regions, with mild to ring temperature conditions in the east and central areas.
A crowd of seven automobile loads, including Mayor Dittmar and city officials, toured Brown's dam on the Pecatonica River to view the wheel-pit test as water rushed into the turbine chamber. Goddard's project aims to add 400 500 horsepower for lights and industry.
George Dickinson of Hanover, 22, died after being run over by a Great Western freight near Smallpox creek. He had ridden the draw bar from Dubuque to Elizabeth seeking a ride home and suffered massive injuries, dying at St. Marys hospital after hours of agony. He leaves a wife and child, with a father in Marshfield and a brother in Benton.
At Rochester New York on September 16 the Democratic State convention nominated Lieutenant Governor Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler for governor by acclamation after no contests were reported and Judge Parker served as permanent chairman.
President Harahan announced the Illinois Central directors authorized a full and immediate investigation into electrifying the road's Chicago terminals at a New York meeting. The move aims to assess feasibility and impact for the Chicago terminals alongside ongoing railroad developments.
Two more deaths occurred today from the dynamite explosion in a freight car yesterday near Windsor Missouri raising the fatal count to nine. Others injured are expected to recover.
Dr. Geo Norton of New York was arrested in Philadelphia on a fugitive warrant from New York accusing him of securing $100000 by means of fraudulent notes.
Chicago market report lists Dec wheat at 10 11, Dec corn 67 34, Dec oats 49 4, Jan pork 16 72, Jan lard 8 92, Jan ribs 6 77 80. Cattle 22 000 steady to lower with Beef 3 60 to 7 60, stockers 2 60 to 4 40, hogs 20 000 slow and lower, lights 6 65 to 7 35, mixed 6 65 to 7 42, heavy 6 65 to 7 45, rough 6 65 to 6 85, sheep 28 000 steady 2 50 to 1 75.
Mrs. Margaret Caldwell is named trustee in place of the deceased R. M. Shumway and the resigned Michael Stoskopf. A surety bond of $100,000 is posted. John B. O. Jenks and Anna M. Harper listed in Freeport, with others including William M. Swank, Marie Graham, and Dakota resident figures.
Mrs Henry Stephan has returned home following an extended visit at various points in Iowa.
Bargains on granulated cane Eagle Brand sugar 100 lb bag for 5.26 and 25 lb bag for 1.82. Delivery available if you spend 60c on other goods such as tea coffee baking powder or extract. Order through Union Pacific Tea Co at 79 Stephenson St with local phone numbers listed.
William Emrich, a F. R. Rice dairy delivery boy, was thrown from his wagon on State Street when a bystander pupil threw a stone at the horse. He lacerated his hand on a broken milk bottle and will be incapacitated for some time.
M Scheidt and George McCarty return from Peru, visiting sons at St Bede's college. Rev Henry Nott and Mrs Nott of Milwaukee visit Herman Nott and travel to Dakota to see Mr and Mrs Simon Mesaman. Mrs B J Nagman of Penn Illinois visits brother-in-law S C Nauman. Bolton camp KRNA plans ice cream social at Woodman hall Friday Sept 18. Andrew Lockridge of Pawnee visits uncle William Smith and relatives.
Twenty five members met at Dr and Mrs B A Arnold home to debate the Illinois primary law with refreshments served by Mrs Arnold. The group will continue the discussion at the next Second Tuesday meeting in October.
Jay Davenport son of Dr and Mrs J F Davenport arrived home from Crosby North Dakota where he spent three months doing missionary work He helped close three blind pigs and drove the blind piggers out of town He served as deputy sheriff during the campaign and aided in moving law breakers to the Canadian border He managed two churches one in Crosby and another thirteen miles away He will recount his experiences at the Y M C A Boys meeting next Sunday afternoon and then depart for Beloit college to study classical courses.
Miss Alma Kunz of Freeport spoke at a Chicago Theosophical convention. Discussions foretell renewed propaganda effort with more lecturers nationwide, increased funding, and wider distribution of theosophical literature.
Agent J. B. Sweatt of Milwaukee introduces Mr. A. A. Wilson division freight agent of the line. Wilson succeeds on August 1, succeeding Mr. Grant Williams, remembered by Freeporters, who was promoted within the traffic department.
Torey Gund led a lively coon hunt at the Country club with friends. After imaginary captures the group returned to the club house for an enjoyable evening. Mrs. Fank and daughter Anna, visiting Freeport, spoke of Mt. Morris peaches and 2000 bushels in the ground there.
Joe Fifer announces the opening of his dancing school with a social on September 22 featuring the Giblerg Orchestra. The program promises lessons and dancing opportunities for participants.
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