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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1906

Page

5

Bishop McCabe Dies in New York Hospital

Bishop McCabe died today at a New York hospital from apoplexy, a condition that afflicted him for several days.

New York Hospital

Shortage in Cars Cited by Great Northern Official

George T. Slade, son-in-law of James J. Hill and general superintendent of the Great Northern, told the Interstate Commerce Commission that the railroad cannot furnish cars for loading at all points. He blamed widespread labor shortages as a key factor in the car shortage.

Minneapolis Dec George T. Slade James J. Hill Great Northern Road Interstate Commerce Commission

Paris Socialite Wins Suit Over Creditors

Madame Gould formerly Countess Boni de Castelaine won in Paris court as creditors and money lenders lost their bid to hold her jointly responsible with the count. Thirteen of fifteen cases were dismissed with costs against the plaintiffs.

Paris Madame Gould Boni de Castelaine

Train derailment injures seven on Rock Island line

Part of Rock Island passenger train No. 80 derailed at South Hutchinson Kansas today. Two cars and the engine left the track injuring seven people, some seriously. Officials suspect rail spread caused the wreck.

Extradition Granted for Murder Charge in Germany

London reports formal extradition of Prof. Karl Hall of Washington University to Germany for the murder of his mother-in-law Frau Nolliter at Baden Baden on November 6. Special dispatch notes the action taken this afternoon.

London Karl Hall Washington, D. C Germany Frau Nolliter Baden Baden

Prominent Doctor Hipp Dies in Chicago Pneumonia Battle

Dr. William Harrison Hipp, noted member of the Illinois state board of health and several medical societies, died today in Chicago from pneumonia. His death removes a leading figure in city, state, and national eclectic medicine circles.

Chicago William Harrison Hipp Illinois State Board of Health City National Eclectic Medical Societies

Market close report from Chicago commodities and stockyards

Chicago December 19 special closing quotes for May wheat at 78 1/4 cents May corn 43 5/16 May oats 36 1/4 Jan lard 85 0 and ribs 7 60. At Union Stock Yards cattle 21 000 up to 7.10 per beeves cows and heifers 1 50 to 5 35 stockers feeders 2 42 to 4 50 hogs 30 000 strong mixed butchers 6 10 to 6 42 good heavy 6 37 to 6 42 rough heavy 15 90 to 6 20 light 6 37 bulk sales 6 25 to 6 37 sheep 20 000 strong 5 75 to 5 70.

Chicago Board of Trade Union

Chimney Fire at Hoefer Brothers’ House on Spring Street

Fire department responded shortly before 11 this morning to a chimney fire at the Hoefer brothers’ residence behind their factory on Spring Street. A defective flue caused the blaze, which burned a small roof hole before authorities extinguished it.

Hoefer Brothers Spring Street

Capernaum Shrine No 2 Regular Meeting Dec 20

Capernaum Shrine No 2 will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening December 20 at 7 30 for business and installation of officers for the ensuing year. Due to the death of Brother Cronkrite there will be no social, meeting limited to members.

Capernaum Shrine No. 2 Cronkrite

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised In Tennessee Fight Breach

Long Tennessee tale credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with ending twenty years of nasal swelling and soreness from salal catarrh. W L Rawls of ells Tennessee reports relief after applying the salve to the sore surface, claiming the swelling disappeared and never returned. Sold by Joseph Emmert, druggist.

Tennessee W. L. Rawls Ells, Tenn Joseph Emmert

Baseball News Sparks Illinois League Debate And Freeport Moves

City fans debate if Illinois league will form and which towns will join. Freeport aims to create a team, signing two Fort Dodge players, catcher Charles Coe and shortstop B J Mackey. Webb City of Missouri shows interest in Mackey, while Beloit eyes a trolley league with Rockford Freeport Janesville. talks stall on leadership and competition.

Freeport Tte Fort Dodge Charles Coe B. J. Mackey Webb City Western Baseball Association Mackey Beloit Beloit Free Press Illinois Wisconsin Chicago Rockford Janesville President Powers Jack Kearney Marquettes of Bob Welsh Spauldings of Powers

Solt's Chocolate Shop Offers Candy at 35 Cents a Pound

Christmas candy fresh and pure priced at 35 cents a pound at Solt's Chocolate Shop. Seasonal treats draw shoppers seeking holiday sweets.

Solt’s Chocolate Shop

Investments in Farm mortgage loans offered to investors

An advertisement invites idle money to invest in first mortgage farm loans secured by productive farms. Listings show numerous 160 acre or 80 acre properties with valuations, maturities from 1908 to 1919, and amounts ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars.

New Train Timetable On I C Affects Freeport Division

Illinois Central introduces a new timetable effective 12 o'clock noon Sunday December 23 on the Freeport division. Fast mail No 6 will depart Chicago 2 40 am arrive Freeport 6 15 am and depart west 5 20 am replacing 5 30 am arrival. Madison district trains 341 342 are removed and a straight passenger train plus a local freight will operate. local passenger schedule shows Freeport Madison Freeport times with connections at Freeport to east and west. A stock freight schedule remains for trains 853 469. The Madison line gains one daily passenger train each way. Amboy and Dodgeville unchanged. Trains No 6 and the new Madison train take effect Monday morning.

Freeport Illinois Central Chicago West Madison District Madison Amboy Dodgeville Madison Line

Illinois Weather Tonight and Thursday Warmer

Tonight and Thursday forecast for Illinois calls for warmer conditions. The sun rose at 7 25 a m and will set later in the day with sunset around early evening.

Chicago

Holiday excursion rates on North Western Line announced

Chicago and North Western Railway offers reduced excursion tickets on ten dates from December 2 to January 1, with return valid through January 7, 1907. Tickets cover North Western Line stations and several connecting lines, with full details available from agents. The notice specifies dates and travel area for holiday travel.

North-Western Chicago & North-Western R

Special Sale Notice At 78 Galena Street Opposite NY Hotel

FactoryRenre offers a special sale at 78 Galena Street facing the New York Hotel. Store hours include Monday and Saturday evenings.

Renre Wits Galena St. Opp

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