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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1906
Page
5
Pocahontas coal provides clean burning heat for kitchen ranges. The soft coal resists sooting and clinker formation, pleasing customers. Current delivery price is $7.00 per ton, screened and delivered.
Apartment notices list 60 Exchange Street and 115 Mechanic Street with phone contacts 7 and 42 respectively. Property details are concise and suitable for residents seeking rentals or inquiries.
Chicago December 3 Special Albert Young president of the United Teamsters of America was called to the stand again in the Cornelius Shea trial Attorneys for the defense protested vigorously at nearly every answer and the proceedings moved slowly
Pueblo Colorado December 3 Special E B Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission opened an inquiry here into alleged land frauds and relations between common carriers and the production and transportation of coal and oil. Attorneys Thomas and Narchand assisted.
Fair tonight and Tuesday downstate. The sun rose at 7 12 a m and sets at 4 28 p m Ladies storm rubbers priced at 50 cents at the E and W store.
Mrs Anna Darrah a long time Freeport resident and St Mary's Church member died Sunday afternoon at 4 after a long illness of stomach troubles. Born in Dunalk Ireland May 19 1888 she came to America at 14 and settled in Freeport after marrying John Darrah Aug 28 1860. She leaves seven children and a wide circle of friends with funeral services planned at home and St Marys church with Rev D Croke officiating.
Mr Sanborn, longtime Freeport bookseller and member of Excelsior Masons and Freeport Masonic groups, is remembered by the community. He reportedly fell ill and went overboard after vomiting, leaving a note and a stock certificate from the Masonic association.
Conrad Bitner died at his Ridott home Saturday at 2 35 PM after seven years of poor health and three weeks bedridden from dropsy of the heart. Born in 1838 in Summerset county Pennsylvania, he served three years in the 52d Pennsylvania Infantry, fought at Bull Run Hatche's Run Gettysburg and witnessed General Lee's surrender. He moved to Illinois after the war, lived in Ridott township, and later Ridott village. He was a respected member of the German Lutheran and United Brethren churches. Surviving are his wife Matilda and children Samuel Katie Lizzie Ida Conrad James Cyrus, plus siblings and many grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 PM from his home and 2 PM at United Brethren church, Ridott, with John A. Davis post G A R in charge. Interment in Ridott cemetery. Mrs Wilhelmina Poelker died in this city at 12 40 PM after a long illness.
The one percent month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Shockey living near Winneshiek died yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning from the home at 10 o'clock and burial will be at Youngs cemetery.
Circuit court opened at 1 30 P M with Judge Farrand presiding. Grand jury foreman W F Miller of Loran chosen as foreman and adjourned to tomorrow. Sheriff Milner and deputies busy at courthouse preparing for December term. Milner may keep current janitor until year’s end. Initiation in county court praised Milner as full fledged sheriff.
The Clifton House is leased by Mrs Landenwood, son of Pol, who will take charge between December 16 and the first of the year. Oscar Youngs, the proprietor, will rest and plan an extended trip after years of hard work building the hostelry’s strong patronage.
Res Jennie S. Gordon of Seattle reports her father Chas G. Sanborn, former Freeport businessman, was lost overboard from the Spokane between Victoria and Port Townsend after Oct 25. His overcoat hat and valise were found in his stateroom and no body has been recovered amid strong tides and illness.
Mrs. R. B. Wilson presents a display of band painted cards and decorative Christmas remembrances at the home of Mrs. H. D. Porter Oak Place on Friday December 7 from 2 to 7 p.m.
President nominates George B. Cortelyou for secretary of the treasury and Charles J. Bonaparte as attorney general. George Von Meyer to become postmaster general and William H. Moody for associate justice of the supreme court. Moody and Metcalf named to high offices as Congress opens. Treasury estimates total 689 million versus 701 million last year.
The U S Supreme Court ruled against the Mississippi Railroad Commission on forcing through trains to stop at small stations. It also decided habeas corpus petitions for Moyer Heywood and Pettibone of the Western Federation of Miners, upholding confinement in Idaho for trial in the Stuenenberg murder case. Justice Harlan wrote the opinion.
Chicago closing board quotes show May wheat at 7s, May corn 435, May oats 3é5, Jan pork 14.50, Jan lard 35.46, Jan ribs 57.97. Union stock yards: cattle 3s000 and steady, best 7.40, cows 5.25, stockers feeders 4.50, hogs up 6 cents, mixed butchers 6.32, heavy 6.35, rough heavy 6.08, light 6.27, sheep steady to 10 lower at 8.75.
Mrs Johnson of Massachusetts visiting her brother Andrew Adleman in the city disappeared yesterday afternoon after a short walk. Police searched but she returned home around 10 pm in a dazed state unable to recall her whereabouts. She grew ill but was improved by morning.
City council meets tonight in a regular session to consider the saloon ordinance pending for sale. The discussion focuses on the regulation and possible approval of the measure.
W L Rawls of Bells Tennessee reports a twenty year struggle with nasal catarrh. After Bucklen's Arnica Salve was applied to the sore interior surfaces the swelling and soreness disappeared permanently. Distributed by Joseph Emmert's druggist in Tennessee.
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