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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1906
Page
7
Pocahontas coal praised as a soft, low soot fuel that heats well without clinker. The current delivery meets buyer demand and attracts new customers at 7.00 dollars per ton screened and delivered.
Listing shows two addresses 60 Exchange Street and 115 Mechanic Street with corresponding telephone lines 7 and 42. Compact directory entry notes contact details for Sanford Zavimani.
Senators take careful note as President Roosevelt's annual message is read in the Senate, with many members in their seats during the session. The address is printed in today's newspaper supplement for reference.
Increasing cloudiness arrives tonight as a rain system moves in by Wednesday. Temperatures rise, with a sunrise at 7 18 and sunset at 4 28 p m keeping the day mild.
In Freeport a near unanimous aldermanic vote defeated a proposed ordinance to cap saloons at forty one, with no new licenses until population passes thresholds. Attorney Douglas Pattison argued the measure would raise business standards and public order, citing Chicago and other cities as models.
Evangelist C. M. Hunt led a brief noon revival at the Hoofer manufacturing shops during dinner hour. The ongoing practice has become a regular feature, welcomed by employees with services held several times weekly. Miss Beulah Babb of Shannon is visiting friends and relatives in the city.
Stephen Kurtz, respected Rock Grove township resident and former eastern army veteran, died at his home after retiring for the night. Born about 1844 in Pennsylvania, he settled in Rock Grove, married Susan LaBorde, and leaves five children. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 AM from Brick church. Dr Peek to hold inquest.
Benjamin N. Anderson of Brown Anderson Young Chicago has arranged a new insurance firm to be headquartered in Freeport. The Freeport German Fire Insurance Company is moving quickly to complete its organization with auditors notified. Anderson says financiers with unlimited capital back the venture, aiming for success akin to the old German firm. Further details will come when other leaders arrive.
Roney's Boys perform at the First Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening. local notice invites attendance.
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