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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
5
A brief notice outlines coal availability from Pocahontas coal scuttles listed at 60 Exchange Street and 115 Mechanic Street with telephone contacts 7 and 42 respectively.
The secretary of the treasury issued an open letter to all banks calling attention to a marked scarcity of small denomination currency. Institutions are asked to locate dollar certificates and forward them to the treasury where they will be converted into ones and twos, providing timely relief nationwide.
Atlanta on December 6 special data shows Jesse and Milton Rawlins had death sentences commuted to life imprisonment by the pardon board. Their father was executed Tuesday for the murder of two Carter children tied to the Rawlins boys. St Catherine’s guild of Grace Episcopal church plans a chicken pie supper on December 21.
Mrs Sophia Schumann 71, born in Germany 1835, was found dead in her room at 534 Pleasant street by Mrs Labudde last night. An inquest will be held. she had feared pneumonia and left a will to the German M. E. church. Funeral tomorrow at 10 from the German M. E. church.
The grand jury has indicted Clarence Eberhardt for the Pearl Auman shooting, Harley Barnett for larceny, and the B. and O. brewery on six counts for selling beer on Sunday. Farl Raemer faces burglary and larceny charges. The Dillon girl and her companion testified about police guidance for until the mayor was to be advised, and jurors found the county jail in first class condition.
President Fred Rodemeyer received a letter from James Kearns of Chicago requesting a berth for the season on the Freeport team as an infielder or outfielder. Manager Schoonhoven arrived from Rochelle to discuss lineup options with officers at W. E. Fry's office. He has several players under advisement and aims to field a fast team, with progress expected for the season.
A stranger arrived last evening on the interurban car claiming Freeport is an expensive town for a good time. He reported starting with $65 and red liquor, spending about $40 in an hour, then finding only $15 left after a 10:30 drink. He cannot explain the missing funds. An officer investigated with no findings.
New York reports from R. G Dun & Co show the cost of living rising from 810b.15 on November 1 to 108.17 on December 1. Hollister's Rocky Mountain tea purifies the blood and aids digestion while Emmert promotes the product.
William Dunlap heads Cherry Camp as John DeJongh is reelected clerk for the eleventh consecutive term. Mystic Workers of the World reaffirm officials including Henry Meyers and Dr. E H Place with officers for Freeport lodge. Bricklayers Masons and Plasterers union names Oscar Trunck as president and Fred Franks as secretary treasurer in a crowded election night.
The Y P S of St Johns church met last evening and elected officers for the ensuing year. President Dan Schubert, Vice President Louella Bordekar, Secretary Rose Mensenkamp, Assistant Secretary Hugo Opel, Treasurer Paul Wurzzell, Pianist Clara Mierkort, Assistant Pianist Laura Davis, Librarian Robert Kampmeier, Assistant Librarian Wo Mueller.
One hundred dollar reward offered if their remedy fails to cure catarrh. Claims the medicine strengthens constitution and aids nature. Advertisement urges readers to send for testimonials and buy from druggists, with mention of Hall's Pills for consumption.
New York December 6 Special. It was announced today that the trial of Harry K. Thaw for the murder of Stanford White will not begin until next March or April.
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