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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
6
Readable fragments list two street addresses with telephone numbers: 60 Exchange Street with a 7 prefix line and 145 Mechanic Street with a 42 prefix line. No additional context or names provided.
Washington officials Hitchcock of interior and Wilson of agriculture testified before the select senate committee regarding the withdrawal of nearly four million acres of Choctaw Chickasaw and other tribes lands in the Indian Territory for a forest reserve. They admitted lack of authority for the action but claimed it served the tribes interests. The committee did not accept the justification.
Ridgway Electric Co advertises a Ford's Jewelry auction sale this week featuring various priced items including a diamond ring giveaway. Call for particulars for details and participation.
City council and Freeport Water Company officials met to examine boiler condition, pumping capacity, and fire risk. A three member committee was proposed to study water rates, with J. Snyder, D. Stover, C. T. Smith among company reps and Mayor Dittmar among city officials. The discussion also covered meter charges, filtering costs, hydrant counts, and the company’s finances, concluding current rates are reasonable and that the old boiler remains usable with a strong reserve.
Defense and prosecution argued after testimony continues from the October incident. Clarence Everhardt testified detailing the shooting at the Russell farm near Willow and the dance, saying he fired first to beat Cole, with all shots aimed upward and no intent to injure. He admitted planning to plead guilty to carrying a concealed weapon to receive a lighter fine.
Christ Fuss bought two prize cattle at the Chicago fat stock show and will display them on the streets tomorrow afternoon. Later the cattle will be turned into steaks and roasts for the public.
A Bowie Texas man named W. Al. Hill reports remarkable growth from weight of 90 pounds to over 180 pounds after using Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He claims twelve bottles cured him completely, with a guaranteed claim offered by Joseph Emmert Druggest. Trial bottle is free.
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