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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1908
Page
5
The Associated Press reports Chicago and nearby states expect threat of frost tonight. Partly cloudy skies persist tonight and Tuesday with continued cool conditions. Wisconsin and Iowa foresee frost tonight with cool, unsettled weather into Tuesday.
Wm J Bryan opened the fourth week of his tour in Sioux Falls S D with renewed criticisms of Taft and the Republican platform. A large crowd greeted him at the station with cheers as he spoke. He also noted similar receptions in Montrose S D and other towns en route to Mitchell. He argued reform is unlikely from the Republican party and outlined his Democratic view.
Sauk Center Minn Sept 28 Judge Taft spoke on labor in St Cloud asserting he could win part of the labor vote. He joked that crumbs from Gompers table might fall to him and doubted Gompers could deliver the whole labor vote.
Representative Luther W. Knisely signed an affidavit alleging Governor Hanly offered him two thousand dollars to vote for the county option bill. The charge was made on the house floor after Knisely voted against the measure.
Guthrie Oklahoma September 28 Governor Haskell announced on arrival from Chicago that he would sue William Randolph Hearst next Wednesday to make him prove that what he said was not true.
Governor Hughes of New York spoke in Indianapolis to a large crowd warning against William Jennings Bryan and his policies. He labeled Bryan policies as dangerous, stressing caution about the Democratic candidate and urging voters to scrutinize his platform.
Denver September 28 sectional meetings began today ahead of the annual convention of the American Bankers association proper set to start Wednesday morning.
Washington on September 28 Joseph Stewart of Missouri was appointed second assistant postmaster general succeeding James T McCleary of Minnesota who resigned.
Mrs. Mary Rockow wife of Alfred Rockow of Winslow died Sunday morning at 9 55 o clock at St Francis hospital. The deceased was 48 years old and leaves a family of seven children.
Baldwin and Janssen announce a millinery opening on Wednesday and Thursday September 30 and October 1 at 108 Van Buren Street. Read the Journal's want column for details and selections.
The Embury church reports a strong year under Rev. Ray Clarkson Harker with net membership gain of fifty two, 680 current members and ten probationers. 82 new members joined, 25 were dismissed, and 5 died. Benevolences reached a historic high totaling 2 906 for missions and related causes. Rev L B Norville assigned to United Brethren church, and annual conference in Quincy outlined minister assignments across Freeport district. Rev James K Shields spoke on district feature of local option law at U B and Oak Street churches. Evangelistic services continue with Romans study and a prominent chorus choir leading music during evening meetings.
This evening at 8 o clock the Embury M. E. church Men’s League begins the fall season with Rev Derr of Lena English Lutheran Church delivering a stirring address. A quartet, a Harry Stahl solo, and a reading by Alva Dunn accompany the program. All men of the church and congregation are invited.
Despite inclement weather large crowds attend opening services at First Presbyterian church for the week of Bible study and evangelistic meetings. Dr Gray preaches on revival as awakening spiritual life, and evening discourse covers salvation, grace, and signs of salvation. Both sermons draw deep attention and response. Mr and Mrs Putts are noted in attendance.
Rain ended a long dry spell in Freeport as a sharp temperature drop followed a warm weekend. Sunday night brought a light snowstorm that melted by Monday morning, with thermometers dropping from 67 Sunday to 41 by Monday. Many residents lit furnaces and stoves to cope with the sudden cold.
Two fires Saturday evening triggered alarms at 7:30 and 11:30. A rear outbuilding at 137 Van Buren street burned nearly to the ground, aided by a dry fence, while about twenty feet of the fence and the outbuilding were damaged. A separate blaze involved an Illinois Central box car near the Trunck coal shed, extinguished by a switch crew before reaching the shed. Alarm originated from Keene Canning company office.
Gen Shoemaker and A M Hoover reported to stockholders in Dayton Ohio that Kentucky Coal Mining prospects look encouraging despite past mismanagement. A meeting of stockholders west of Chicago is planned for October 3 at Brewster house, to discuss resistance to appointing a receiver and to map a path to straighten affairs and preserve the company’s prosperity.
Tomorrow opens the Freeport fall millinery season at FP A Read's with the famous Directoire gown set to appear in the large show window marking its first appearance in Freeport. The display signals the extinction of the gown style as it debuts tomorrow.
Edward Mahaney, a 35 year old Orangeville hardware store proprietor, disappeared on Saturday evening after a fire at his shop. He was last seen between 6:30 and 7:30 pm being driven toward Freeport and later taking an interurban car. Neighbors note his financial struggles and long work on a home, while his wife Lillian Nolf Mahaney remains hopeful for his return amid unconfirmed theories of a bluff. The incident increases concern in a placid Madison-line village fourteen miles from Freeport.
The coming baseball fair in Freeport is crucial for league baseball’s future here. Fans are urged to buy tickets to support promoters and boost involvement. Directors meet tonight to finalize plans, with a mass meeting of fans later to form committees. You do not need stock or directorship to help. ticket purchases welcome donations of support.
Lloyd C Tucker Stockton and Emma Wengar listed with address 1620 Tag Yay. Invitation for the Fall opening on Oct 1st at 8 at 80th and Oct 1st. BRINK MAN HADLER'S potc in 181 Galena St.
The Pecatonica River Power Company offers a 8100 reward for information leading to conviction of anyone shooting breaking or damaging insulators cross arms or other apparatus on the pole line between the Freeport Plant and Goddard's dam in Silver Creek. Imprisonment in the penitentiary awaits any person apprehended in such acts and prosecution will follow.
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