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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
1
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An exhibition displays Japanese and Chinese art goods at popular prices. Items include card cases ivory hat pins Awazi vases brass ash trays bowls and vases sandalwood fans Chinese brocade belts ivory salve boxes and more. Prices range from twenty five cents to several dollars, all genuine and imported from San Francisco.
Two three story brick buildings on Stephenson Street offered for sale by G F Hildreth. Well located with adequate rentals and strong return potential. Prompt attention recommended.
At Novski prospect Milos Smirnoff, a refined young lady, was subjected to twenty seven lashes with whips by Chelilev guards in view of two officers after a remark to their commander. Her clothing torn and flesh lacerated. papers demand trial of the officers and troopers involved.
In Batavia Illinois on August 15 Emil Berner a mechanic killed his brother in law Ernest Franzen by slashing his throat and wounded his wife fatally. He then slashed his own throat dying minutes later. Neighbors were summoned after Berner was injured. His wife’s daughter and a boarder escaped from a window.
Freeport capitalists weigh building a denatured alcohol distillery to supply fuel, with plans tied to rail and farm regions, near Waterloo, Iowa, and other centers. The project would require six figures, with denatured output used as fuel and byproducts feeding livestock, and strict controls to prevent beverage use.
At the Nebraska state nominating convention in Lincoln on August 15, George W. Berg of Lincoln led the Democrats in strength for governor while the Populists also favored Berg in their convention. The report notes Berg’s cross party support from both factions.
King Edward arrived from Frankfort to Cronburg where Emperor William and Prince and Princess Frederick Charles greeted him at the station. The two monarchs exchanged cordial tributes and kissed each other on the cheek in a ceremonial welcome.
Illinois showers expected tonight with Chicago area experiencing overcast skies. Sunrise at 5 07 a m and sunset at 7 00 p m with variable winds likely.
The market closes with Sept wheat 70 43, Sept corn 48 54, Sept oats 30 7, Sept pork 7 20, Sept lard 88 67, Sept rbsp 8 92. Union stock yards: cattle 17 000, steady to 10 higher. beef steers 3 90 to 4 75. cows and heifers 41 15 to 45 25. stockers and feeders 2 30 to 4 40. hogs 22 000, slow, mixed 6 70 to 6 22, good heavy 5 80 to 6 16, rough heavy 6 50 to 5 70, light 5 55 to 6 25. bulk sales 5 90 to 6 15. sheep 138 000, steady to 3 25 to 5 30.
Corner W. B. Peck received a police telegram from Neptune Ohio saying authorities know nothing about Edward Hussey’s relatives. Hussey’s body was buried this afternoon in the potter's field.
A group of Eagles from the local aerie traveled to Milwaukee this morning for the annual convention. They will take part in the big parade tomorrow and return home on August 22.
Notices list Charles Pickett and Monroe Varnie Dinges as licensees with Charles F Nichless, and Carrie Jones in Freeport, indicating a marriage license proceeding or issuance.
Capernaum Shrine No. 4 of the White Shrine of Jerusalem will hold an evening meeting to transact business in the coming hours.
L E Beckmire was unable to attend his day of business today due to a condition described as slight indisposition.
Harry Hoebelman, rendered entirely helpless by a stroke, arrived this morning from Kansas City Missouri and was taken to his father’s home at 178 Oak Street by ambulance.
Advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promising children to eat sleep and grow with the product. States Tea or Tablets offered at 34 cents by Joseph Enmert in a compact promotional line.
Fred Prestin 22 year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Prestig of Freeport died in La Porte Texas after moving there for health reasons two years ago. He suffered rheumatism most of life and a severe internal hemorrhage during a visit by his sister Mrs Muldoon to his parents. Survived by parents six siblings William Carl Arnold Mrs Muldoon Mrs Bucher and Mrs Craig. Funeral plans await health officials approval for shipping the body.
George Johnson colored is sought by city police on a charge of attempting a statutory offense against Mrs Edward Ferguson colored at the rear of the Hoofer factory on Jackson street where Johnson boarded. He attacked her at noon yesterday and when neighbors intervened the assailant fled. A warrant was sworn and officers hunted him but he remained at large tonight. Johnson had lodged with the Ferguson family and worked at the Illinois Central coal sh ore. He is owed money at his job and it is believed he will return for arrest.
The Stephenson County Democratic club planned a November fair at Germania hall with prizes. They will host Hon. Lawrence M Stringer of Lincoln, Illinois, to dedicate the club rooms on August 29 at Cedarville and Freeport, with an afternoon speech to Cedarville old settlers and an evening reception in Freeport. Stringer formerly ran for governor against Deneen. Frank M Goodwin’s bid for Congress discussed, with possible endorsement at the county delegation tomorrow.
Unknown individuals disfigure plate glass windows in the business districts with initials and blue chalk marks using a diamond or steel stag. Kuehner Bros. reports two large windows damaged and offers 25 dollars for the culprits. The city adds another 25 dollars, signaling swift punishment for the act.
Mrs Lucy Clark of the Walton store will begin her vacation tomorrow, taking a break from duties at the store.
The final conventions for the thirteenth district nominate successors to Hon. R. R. Hitt with Republicans meeting at the County club rooms and Democrats at the northwest corner of Stephenson and Chicago streets. Delegate counts show 88 for Republicans and 32 for Democrats led by Col. Frank O. Lowden as likely Republican nominee. Frank M. Goodwin and James Wilson discussed for Democrats amid Socialist senatorial moves.
A house crowded at the intersection of Washington and Chicago streets was moved across the alley last night about 2 o clock. The trolley line was removed but fire and police alarm wires were damaged when the roof touched them, tearing them down for three blocks. Several passersby in a car narrowly avoided shocks from the charged lines.
Charles Mellnick, a well known confectioner, marks the eighteenth anniversary of his entrance into his current business at his present stand. He previously worked in confectionery, gaining experience and holding roles at Diffenbaugh and Brubaker before buying his stock in 1889 and running the stand later used by the Kuehner building after a partnership with Charles Winters.
Niss Florence Tageart of Chicago, visiting at the Adamson home on West Street, fractured her right wrist yesterday while playing tennis.
Francis R. Guiteau sells part of lots 9 and 10 in block 5 of Guiteau's addition to Casper J. Secker for 650 dollars.
An advertisement touts Canadian lands as the safest investment and promotes William Clement as the guide to Canada. It invites prospective land buyers to join a Tuesday tour, promises flexible mailing of The Daily Journal across the United States for 10 cents weekly, and assures address changes without extra charge.
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