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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
5
Closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at 78 1/2, May corn 48 3/4, May oats 35 1/4, and Jan pork 16.75, Jan lard 8.60, Jan ribs 88.40. Union stock yards markets list cattle 32,000 head down, beeves 4.10 to 7.25, hogs 30,000 down, sheep 28,000 steady between 3.90 and 5.80.
Special forecast for Illinois indicating fair skies tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures. The sun rose at 7 20 p m and will set at 4 28 p m. The Grace church women's guild meets with Mrs Dick on Stephenson Street Thursday at 3 p m.
A mass meeting energized the Smith D. Atkins camp with 40 plus veterans, past commanders, and Rockford delegates. Leaders from Dwight and Chicago urged rapid membership gains, promising local support for Decoration Day and Freeport's postwar revival.
A. Clemons of Racine Wisconsin contemplates issuing a new multi color Freeport map. It would show factories schools churches parks public buildings streets railroads city limits ward boundaries school districts house numbers block sizes additions and distance scales. The last city map appeared ten years ago and Freeport has since grown steadily.
A news agent on the Illinois Central line between Chicago and Dubuque was arrested in town and jailed. He identified himself as Thomas Scott an alias. He was fined 25 dollars and costs for swindling two passengers by short changing. He paid 54 dollars total and reimbursed the swindled amount.
Word arrives announcing the death of D L Sanderson a veteran horse dealer at his Hinsdale Massachusetts home. Sanderson conducted business in and around Freeport for thirty years and was widely known nationwide as a horseman.
Sert & Haight offer Ardee Flour to assist housekeepers in perfect holiday baking. Prices are slightly higher than rivals but guarantee superior results. Store located at 42 Stephenson Street with phone number 141.
Embroidery guidance on stamping all marks for lucky numbers draw. Describes a sun burst skirt and waist plaited for a dollie. Includes price 24 cts and address 268 Benton street with a 12 Vadiw note.
Advertises men’s Christmas slippers in latest styles priced at 0c to 82.00 at E and W. 12-Lidlw.
Auction at Ford's offers big bargains with items to go on sale at 3 30 PM. Patrons report strong interest and expect low prices.
Congregation of Trinity United Evangelical Church held a meeting to discuss building a new church and parsonage. A finance committee was named and a building plan to tear down and rebuild on the old site is favored, contingent on raising about six thousand dollars of the fifteen thousand estimated cost. Construction prep will wait until spring.
Dr Willett’s fifth lecture on the Apostle Paul centers on the third missionary journey and epistles from Ephesus. He depicts Paul’s three year stay, Diana’s temple influence, guild tensions, and the Galatians letter with vivid, persuasive narration. The final session is set for next Tuesday.
Price. Te to $1.50 at E. and W. bl lzdiw.
A Ford's Jewelry auction this week offered a diamond ring as a giveaway. Call for particulars and details about the event and prize.
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