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Newspaper
Fulton Journal
Location
Fulton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
3
The Fulton Journal announces its semi weekly issue at Cherry and River Streets. It offers general information for local readers and advertisers praise its printing quality and reliable circulation reaching farmers nationwide.
A varied local summary notes a fire in Savanna caused by a lamp, the sale of enhanced dramshop licenses raising revenue, frost damage to fruit crops, and several hometown notices. It covers mayoral finances, railroad time changes, postmaster shifts, hospital visits, and minor league game outcomes.
Mrs. Robert Allison formerly Lizzie Smith a Fulton resident visits at the Loomis home with links to Clear Lake Utah and Mendota. Mrs Hattie Adams and Miss Laura Smith from Roscoe Illinois stay with James W Smiths while plans to Lake Geneva cottage begin. Charles Hollinshead in critical condition at his mothers Mulberry Street home with poor prognosis after recent illness. formerly a JOURNAL compositor and more recently with Iowa Publishing in Clinton.
John Leimbach of Lyons was struck by a Northwestern freight near Morrison around noon Wednesday. He suffered the loss of both feet and severe head injuries while possibly riding the train. he was treated at Morrison depot and Mercy hospital in Clinton where both legs were amputated. He is about 35 and had been living with his mother.
John F Hadley a pioneer dairyman and Thomson resident died suddenly at his home after a recent decline in health He was born in New York fifty eight years ago and helped start the first creamery in York Carroll county He leaves a wife three sons and a daughter with funeral services announced for Sunday at the Mr church conducted by Rev Hilton
Fulton city council approved an adjourned meeting this morning raising the saloon license from 500 to 700 dollars a year. Four saloonkeepers applied for licenses and bonds were filed with the city clerk, with each license issued upon payment, yielding about 100 dollars more revenue annually if all four operate.
Contested local option vote results from Coloma and Sterling lead to recounts and court review. Judge Ward weighs irregular ballots and mis-marked initials amid a tight race, with Coloma edging toward wet and Sterling toward dry based on precinct tallies and contested ballots.
The Three-I league season opens with Clinton visiting Dubuque. Clinton hosts Cedar Rapids at Ringwood park next weekend Saturday and Sunday. An automobile parade and brass band will accompany the event with Mayor Crokett throwing the first pitch.
The final examinations for pupils who passed the central exam of Whiteside county ungraded schools in 1908 were held last Saturday in Sterling Morrison and Prophetstown. A total of 151 students appeared with 51 at Sterling 71 Morrison 24 Prophetstown. Commencement exercises will be in Morrison on Saturday Juneet.
A No 2 Remington type writer is offered for sale in good condition and priced to move. Enquiries directed to the JOURNAL office for details.
Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at the usual hours. A H. Ziemer will officiate at both the morning and evening services.
The Methodist church announces Sunday services with a 10 30 warning sermon and a 11 30 Sunday school on Presence of God The evening sermon at 30 will be The Multiplied Man A regular official board meets Monday at 7 30 Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 Bible study Thursday at 3 30 Rev Wilmer Jaggard is pastor and welcomes all.
Irene Dolph a seventeen year old accused of murdering her husband Fred Dolph in Lyons by a shotgun blast. The trial opened with statements by County Attorney Keefe and defense attorney Gannon, who suggested contributory causes. Evidence showed coroner Keller and police testimony about the scene, with witness Marie Simonson describing tension and threats within the Dolph household.
Fulton Illinois council met in adjourned session with Mayor Mitchell and five Aldermen present. The new artesian well will be located on the south side of Prairie street at River street intersection and the fire and water committee may purchase pipes to connect to the old well basins. Meeting adjourned to 6:30 a m on Friday May 1 1908.
The notice promotes a subscription bargain for The Semi-Weekly Journal, Chicago Daily Tribune or Inter Ocean, and THE FULTON JOURNAL. Farmers can receive a Chicago Daily weekday edition by mail, in connection with THE JOURNAL, at a small weekly price.
The Boston Transcript notes the use of commencement rhetoric to cheer young women in white organdie and recalls how diplomas used to be granted in September. Institutions later moved ceremonies to year end but kept the label, a change that sparked lively debate about tradition and meaning.
An Indian bungalow with sun dried brick inner walls hosts a vast nest of white ants. As evening falls a fountain of ants emerges from a wall hole and swarms over the table and room. By morning the floor is littered with shed wings and scattered insects. the fate of the ants remains unknown.
A farmer’s guide warns that careless hired help costs more than wages, weeds ruin soil, and even honest traders may fade away. It notes straw on roads reduces mud, proper barn eaves help, and bad dairy or fruit sales bring trouble. It advises one or two hardy apple varieties for reliability.
A pious outward show without practical effect at home is condemned as a veneer of religion. An old man known for prayer meeting piety is described as tight and mean to his own family, far worse than he would treat a street cur. The message contends that the Lord discounts such counterfeit religiosity.
A western town passes an ordinance fining anyone who feeds a tramp and urges residents to call a patrol wagon if a tramp seeks aid. On arrival the tramp is taken to police HQ for food and clothing if needed and made to work for board and lodging on a city pile. The plan deters tramps, who avoid the town.
The piece urges rising government emphasis on forest preservation and Arbor Day meaning. It calls for planting trees in school yards for shade and beauty and teaches pupils the importance of trees to humanity and the duty to protect existing forests and plant new ones to safeguard lumber and fuel supplies.
A dirty patron cannot counteract the best buttermaker’s science and skill and not only defraud himself of profits but also do injustice to every other patron of the creamery.
The text argues that rising land values force Americans to imitate immigrants who must practice strict thrift. It stresses that newcomers, in their homelands, are compelled to economize and use every resource, a habit the nation should adopt to support growing prosperity.
The article argues for viewing songbirds and poultry for their economic value to agriculture while stressing care, fair profits, and the human need for beauty in gardens. It notes similarities between bluejays and crows, and urges thoughtful upkeep of homes with simple landscape improvements for real, tangible satisfaction.
Lord Brakeleigh asks to wed Roxley’s daughter. Roxley rebuffs politely and gives five dollars. The Philadelphia Press notes the scene with dry humor.
Classified notes list furnished hay and timothy for sale by the issue. Items include acres of corn and mixed grasses. Prices vary by quantity and delivery terms. Local suppliers advertise available shipments and availability.
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