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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
5
A local ad urges shoppers to compare plated versus solid gold and plated versus sterling silverware. It invites customers to inspect the goods and learn prices, promising satisfaction or the right to shop elsewhere after viewing the merchandise.
Two three story brick buildings for sale on Stephenson Street, well located and occupied at adequate rentals. Prices offer an excellent return on investment. Prompt attention will pay. C. F. Hildreth.
The Illinois Republican state convention met at Springfield with Berry as temporary chairman and Shurtleff as permanent chair. The platform pledges adherence to Republican principles, endorses last Congress legislation, and lauds Roosevelt as a great president. Shelby Cullom endorsed for US Senate and Cannon for 1908 presidential nominee. Smulski named state treasurer. district delegates elected to party committees.
The Democratic state convention at Peoria opened at 12 30 p m Judge Carroll C Boggs of Fairfield was unanimously chosen as chairman and Edward Cahill of Springfield as secretary to lead the meeting announced as special report from the Aug 21 session
Beunos Ayers reports from Lapaz Bolivia that 2,000 people died from the Valparaiso earthquake and fires. Dispatch lists 170 at Limache 40 at Quillota 35 at Conchali 11 at Petares 90 at Laplacilla 6 at Lacalera with additional shocks noted in Lima Peru.
Sycamore August 20 A lecture by Rev W Gardner Thrall of Freeport on Building Timber drew a receptive audience Saturday evening. Sunday morning a strong storm thinned the crowd but a fine sermon followed.
The steamer H. Peavey, one of the lake freighters' largest vessels, is ashore fifty miles from Duluth, Minn. Tugs have been dispatched to assist.
Elgin Illinois August 20 butter prices rose half a cent from last week to 23 cents per pound. District output reported at 790000 pounds for the period.
Chicago August 21 special weather forecast notes occasional showers in Illinois tonight and Wednesday with cooler air in the north and central regions. Sunrise 6 14 a m sunset 6 51 p m.
Chicago and Union Stock Yards report closing prices for September wheat corn oats pore pork and lard with ranges for cattle hogs and their classes. Details include Beeves stockers feeders mixed butchers and various hogs grades plus a list of licensed names.
The search for L W Kaiser Harry Sweeney and Oscar Denure who perished when their gasoline launch capsized near Harlem bridge continues. Sheriff McCool oversees operations as Supervisor Bauscher offers $10 for each body recovered to spur the effort amid rising Pecatonica water and treacherous currents.
Freeport fears for Rev. Willis C. Hoover and his wife, Methodist missionaries in Valparaiso, Chili, after a devastating quake. The Hoovers, natives of Freeport, have three children born in Chile and last visited Freeport two years ago. Relatives in Freeport, including A. M. Hoover, worry due to six weeks for letters to reach home. Chicago Tribune features photos and bios this morning.
Passengers witnessed a boxing like altercation aboard a Carroll Street line street car as Conductor Burns refused to stop smoking. Conductor Williamson attempted to eject him and a brief scuffle ensued before Burns returned to his seat. Burns was dismissed and Williamson praised for restraint.
Dr. B F Swingley veterinary surgeon narrowly escaped drowning while driving a young colt near the Cedarville bridge. The horse shied, plunged six feet into a weed covered chasm, the doctor jumped clear, cut the tug from the horse, and both were rescued through six feet of water.
A horse owned by Christian Fuss, a Chisago street butcher, panicked in front of the First Presbyterian church on Stephenson street and hurt itself badly after a riderless fall. A boy driving the wagon escaped serious harm, while a near miss by a park wagon carrying Mrs. H. A. Hillmer and companions prevented injuries.
Health officer Dr Burns warns of danger from flood waters in Freeport. Wells are filled with surface water and typhoid and diphtheria fears rise as mosquitoes swarm. He calls for rapid cleanup, boiling city water, and avoiding surface sources to prevent a possible epidemic.
The Epbworth League of the First M E church will hold its monthly business meeting at 7 30 this evening. A program will follow with Miss Florence Brubaker reading after her Beloit College return and Miss Zoe Hea performing a solo. Hea, a Northwestern graduate, has taught vocal music in a Wisconsin city for a year and is noted for her alto voice.
The Machinists Union will hold a meeting this evening to make preparations for upcoming labor actions and coordinate activities with members across local chapters.
The Bergman Hawke Co carriage and farm implement firm announces cessation of operations. Stock is being sold in small lots or as a whole with no reason given. The company has grown since its three year existence, with warehouses on Exchange street north of the courthouse.
The note notes a court event with a public dinner price of ten cents and an evening gathering on Thursday. It references a gathering and a tariff, but details are sparse and fragmented.
A carload of choice upland prairie hay has just been received at Seri's. Limited quantity available for immediate sale.
G L Parks announces a 30 day clearing sale of 8000 rolls of wall paper at great bargains. All desirable patterns available. Located at slett 158 Stephenson Street.
A terse promotional note urges land as the sole safe investment, extolling Canadian lands as the best. It promotes William Clement as the trusted guide to Canada, claiming he discreetly assists prospective land buyers every Friday. The fragment ends with stray numbers.
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