14 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
1
Snow expected tonight across Illinois with possible Sunday snow and colder conditions in the extreme south. Iowa also to see snow tonight and possibly Sunday. The sun rose at 7 22 a.m. and set at 4 29 p.m.
The Bark Bagamund Phinney ran ashore on the east side of Sandy Hook in a heavy snowstorm. Lifesaving crews have gone to the rescue, the foremast is gone, and several men are seen near the stern as rescuers attempt to reach the vessel. Reports say another vessel is ashore nearby.
Postmaster General Meyer directs postmasters to inform the public via newspapers that mail addressed to Santa Claus will be delivered to responsible parties who will act as Santa Claus agents to distribute letters to poor children.
Chicago closing board: May wheat 1.01 15 to 1.05. May corn 57.14 to 45. May oats 63.34 to 7. Jan pork 12.16. Jan ribs 7.85. Jan lard 6.80. Union Stock Yards cattle 600, steady. bees 83.15 to 16. cows 1.10 to 4.50. stockers feeders 2.20 to 4.15. hogs 30,000, 5 to 25 lower. light 4.15 to 4.55. mixed 4.25 to 4.65. heavy 4.20 to 4.65. rough 4.20 to 4.30. bale sales 4.40 to 4.55. sheep 2,000, steady 2.00 to 4.85. W R C party event tonight at G A.
Illinois Central officials shipped 15000 dollars in cash to Freeport for November payroll and three local banks will cover the remaining 25000 dollars, ensuring every check will be paid in cash. The move eases previous cash certificate concerns, aids merchants, and signals improving financial conditions as rail operations and employee pay return to normal.
State rests its case in the Elgin arson trial after nearly twenty witnesses. defense plans for a substantial number of witnesses, with Elgin expected on the stand Tuesday afternoon. Prosecutors and defense continue testimony, with court likely adjourning Monday afternoon.
There will be a meeting of Free port Local No 340 AFL CIO at 10:00 a m tomorrow in Armory hall. All members are requested to be present as business of importance will be transacted.
Notice lists Robert C. Reese and Katie M. Kubly of Monroe as a couple authorized to marry. Details indicate a license to wed in the local jurisdiction with standard verification of identities and eligibility. The registration cites both parties as the intended spouses.
The J Thompson and Sons Manufacturing company of South Beloit is placed in the hands of a receiver after a petition by Crane Company of Chicago Union Nut and Bolt of Connecticut and Scott Valve Company of Chicago. Referee Fisher names Charles W Ferguson Rockford attorney as receiver with a $50000 bond. Petitions claim assets about 125000 liabilities near 200000 and alleged prior creditor preferences. aims to protect pro rata distribution among creditors and seize books and records.
The city mourns Mrs. Jank Overdorf formerly Lizzie Braun born Freeport May 12 1857. She died two hours after an operation at Mary Thompson Hospital in Chicago where she had been taken for surgery. Survived by husband Frank Overdorf and several relatives including sisters Mrs. Michael Schneider Mrs. W H Dent Mrs. L D Kuehner and others. father William Braun and siblings reside in Freeport and Cheyenne. The couple wed in Freeport twenty years ago this month.
Moses J. Krohn was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Mack and brought before Commissioner Green after Indianapolis authorities filed a four count indictment in the U S grand jury. Known locally as Mosie Krohn he recently renewed old ties in Freeport and earlier ran a hotel chain agency in Euchatia. He was released on a $1 bond to appear Tuesday morning. bonds signed by M Stoskopf.
Mrs. John J. Nuesse and family express heartfelt appreciation for the sympathy extended during the bereavement of husband and father.
A vote to annex several outlying districts into Freeport will be held next Tuesday across three wards. The result will determine the expansion of city boundaries and services for residents in the affected areas.
The Journal notes local news appears on all pages today, signaling broad community focus and widespread reporting across sections. Readers are urged to check multiple pages for local updates, events, and happenings affecting the town.
Spring is near and KR Johnston offers storage and repainting upstairs at the corner of Spring and Mechanic. Contact details imply a local service for vehicle care and re finishing ahead of spring season.
A fourth wife desertion in as many weeks reached Supervisor Bauscher, with nonresident husbands leaving destitute wives. William Jansen, formerly with Freeport Gas Light, sent $5 for his wife to join him with their nine‑month child, then vanished. The wife, penniless, received help from Police Officer Meyers, travelers, and gas workers, totaling only a few dollars before she was assisted to depart for Litchfield. Bauscher vows to pursue justice and aid all deserted wives and their children.
A meeting of the Settlement Home Board is set for Monday at 3 p.m. In other items, Freeport Y M C A Bible class basketball team will play Belvidere Friday night. John Molter and family plan to move from Ridott to Freeport next Monday, residing at 204 Union Street. Ansel Duth of Freeport will open a billiard and pool hall at Lena next Monday, not operated by the Harnish brothers as previously reported.
Hinds Central will operate a mixed train daily from Monday through after the holidays between Freeport and Dubuque except Sundays. The morning departure from Freeport is at 7 o clock.
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