This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
5
Eight killed and thirty injured in a collision between a passenger car and an express car on the Mattoon and Charleston electric line near Mattoon. Reports vary as crews said they had orders to move. The crash occurred a mile from Charleston. hospital care was arranged in Mattoon.
New London Connecticut August 30 Richard Mansfield the best known actor on the American stage died this morning at his summer residence from liver disease aggravated by complications He was in a coma and unable to recognize his family at his bedside during the final moments
The forecast notes generally fair skies for Illinois in the south with showers and thunderstorms in the north tonight or Saturday. Iowa and Wisconsin are expected to have showers and thunderstorms tonight or Saturday. The sun rose at 6 23 a m and will set at 6 87 p m.
Closing board and trade quotations show Nee wheat at 96 5 34 cents, Dee corn 58 4-9, Dee oats 48 5 cents, Oct pork 15.16, Oct ribs 9.07, Oct lard 8.65-87. Cattle at Chicago market 1,600 head steady, heifers and feeders mixed, hogs 18,000 slow, sheep weak. Also board of trade quotes and a Life Pills ad note Dr King’s remedy.
Germania society members and their ladies enjoyed a dancing and card party last evening at the society hall. Attendees reported a most enjoyable evening.
Come early and get first choice of second hand books at Brown and Dout Meyer's. Sale runs starting this week with open hours and a selection spanning multiple genres.
Haddie Wise Bigelow listed as a piano and voice teacher at Upper Stephen Street in Freeport the listing notes old phone number 266 the item appears in an era directory or vacancy notice with brief contact details.
Help wanted for an apprentice girl at Summers Midlinery store. Applicant should be reliable and eager to learn. Apply in person at Summers Midlinery to discuss duties and compensation.
Canada report states seventy five to eighty deaths from cantilever bridge collapse over the St Lawrence River. Many Americans from Phoenixville Pennsylvania employed by Phoenix Bridge Co. One hundred souls feared trapped. eight may never be recovered. Canadian, Indian and American victims listed. fatalities and injuries update as tide limits rescue efforts.
The funeral for the late Mrs Regina Koenig will be from the home on Beaver street at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Revs Klingbeil Rilling and Heinmiller will assist. Interment is at the city cemetery with pallbearers Herman Lorf Simon Schriber John Rotzler Philip Fosselman Jon Calbener and Herman Kubelmeier.
G W Wright departed this morning for LaSalle to complete a plastering contract on a newly built church. He had also secured the plastering work for a large schoolhouse at Clinton Iowa, awarded yesterday.
Officer George Frazier resumed duties at the police station after a short vacation. Officer John Fowler will now spend several days on vacation.
Reverend Father Newman of Elizabeth Illinois is reported ill and receiving treatment at St. Francis hospital in this city.
Miss Iane Schaal of Morseville married Peter Fox of Rush this afternoon in a ceremony conducted by Magistrate Bentley.
Marriage notice lists Peter Fox of Rush Illinois and Tone Swhndle of Morseville Illinois as engaged to wed in a local ceremony.
Local listings note all barber shops will stay closed on Monday Labor Day. Clinton Furry of Stover shops plans a farm vacation with brother in law Byron Pope on Lena road. Belvidere council appropriates 86410.90 for the new fiscal year. last year’s appropriation was 78256.62. Mrs Plowman hosts B W W club gathering on State street with refreshments and a gift presented to the hostess.
An extra coach will be left at Madison to accommodate Freeport fans attending the double header at Madison next Monday. The return train will be held at Madison until 6 p.m.
Home killed pork chops and roasts offered with rendered lard at 10 cents. Fresh made sausages from clean wholesome meat in daily production. Located at 82 Stephen Street. Mann, Proprietor.
Prospect for farm and city property in Freeport Illinois invites buyers to contact Joseph Barron 8 Cherry Street for investment or sale opportunities.
The inquest into William Bolsar’s death after being struck by passenger train No. 2 near the Stephenson street crossing opened at Tempel brothers undertaking rooms. Witnesses described speed, signals, and the umbrella sighting before the train halted. The jury includes G. F. Eichhorn and others with foreman Martin Serf.
Patrick Horan visits with friends while Mrs Ida Blust travels to Janesville to see her sister. Victor A Heise returns from Chicago for a three day family visit. Illinois Central freight house closes Labor Day at 9 o clock. Elizabeth Simmons leaves for a Chicago visit. Frank B Newcomer of Chicago visits his sister Mrs W W Harpater. Mrs KE Schroeder goes to Clinton to visit relatives. Mrs Edward Scanlan and children and Mrs P J Riordan visit Rockford. William Dively, longtime supervisor from Waddams township, in the city from McConnell, returns home with daughter Mrs Gillette after hospital treatment.
Pattison and Kryder advertise near new second hand school books and boys school pants. The sale runs Saturday at the Golden Eagle with prices noted and a value emphasis for students.
The Iron Clad school shoe for boys is available only at E. and W. Price. AEDs to purchase information not fully provided in the readable text.
A Freeport committee and Shoemaker Automobile directors plan to present a bid to the Freeport Business Men's association to induce the Shoemaker firm to remain. Elkhart offers attract the company, stock subscriptions may be needed, and the 1908 model could be delayed if relocation occurs. Local shipping advantages east of Chicago are cited, with factory space concerns noted.
A cozy gathering at Chas F Riegers on Carroll Street hosted thirty five young guests yesterday. Miss Bessie Mulhall of Chicago served as guest of honor and entertained with card games and a decorated dining room. Local attendees included Mabel Trautwein Hillary Cox and Gladys Allen. Out of town guests were Miss Mulhall from Chicago and the Wood sisters from Monroe.
Reporter notes a shopper at a soda fountain praising the drink it is good to the very last drop. Saturday sale at Golden Eagle features boys corduroy knee pants priced 50c value at 2c. Pattison & Kryder offer drawing supplies and boards. Merck & O'Brien advertise spring chickens at 1% cents per pound.
An odd promotional note advertises school supplies at Brows and DOOLLMEYER and mentions nurses slippers sold at BE. & W. with art rubber heels priced at 1650 dollars.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.