16 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1907
Page
1
The note touts hardwood flooring as a desirable feature for every home. It claims modern manufacture makes wood floors affordable for households and urges readers to plan now, inviting them to discuss options with the advertiser for help.
J H Finkenbiner was at Dixon today transacting business. Jacob Jonas of McConnell was a Freeport business caller today. John Gordon of Winslow was in the city yesterday and today on business. J D Gitatrap was in the city from Ockford attending to business. Chief of Police J J Sweeney was in Chicago today on official business. Mrs Fred Gray and daughter have gone to Bloomington to spend several days with relatives.
The last will and testament of the late Mrs Margaret Richards has been probated in the county court. The estate is left to her son C Oliver Richards, who is named as executor.
Word from Pearl City states the inquest scheduled for Monday may be delayed to later in the week due to illness among Juror Goodrich's relatives. The change relies on ongoing health concerns affecting attendance and the court's schedule.
Frederick A. Holbrook chairman of the Association of Manufacturers was arrested today in Chicago on a federal warrant charging conspiracy to violate the Sherman antitrust law by allegedly controlling prices of school and church furniture.
San Francisco February 16 Special Harry Corbett a noted sportsman and brother of James J Corbett ex heavyweight champion was found dead this morning. He died of heart failure at his home in the city.
A forwarded letter from an Iowa man describes a long past robbery and a covert stash hidden in a Freeport hotel. The writer gives precise but vague directions to the hotel, room, and a concealed bundle under the floor, urging swift action and secrecy.
Six men were killed and several injured when a donkey engine boiler exploded on the steamer Valdivia at sea last Wednesday. The vessel sustained considerable damage. The lone passenger, W. Ross of Columbus Ohio, was uninjured.
Victoria B C February 16 Special reports that the steamer Mionera has arrived with news a hurricane completely wiped out Cooktown in North Australia No lives were lost and the monetary loss is 2000000 dollars
Nashville Feb 16 Special Dr Herman Weist charged with murdering Mrs Rosa Mangeum was found guilty of murder in the first degree.
Illinois generally fair tonight and Sunday with moderate temperatures. Chicago area forecast calls for fair skies as the sun rose at 6 56 and will set at 6 33 p m.
Chicago obituary reports the death of Robert Lindblom a longtime figure in business and public life at his home in Chicago on February 16 marked by the special dispatch.
In The Hague on February 16 an insane man made an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Minister of Justice Van Raalte. The incident disrupted proceedings but caused no fatal injuries. Police detained the attacker and investigations proceed.
Chicago closes with May wheat 7 3 4 bushels May corn 4 6 7 or 4 6 7 4 May oats 4 0 1 4 3 Jan pork 17 27 Jan lard 9 92 Jan ribs 9 42 45 cattle at 200 steady beef steers 4 10 to 7 00 cows and heifers 1 60 to 5 30 stockers and feeders 2 60 to 4 75 hogs 18 000 strong to 6 higher mixed butchers 6 90 to 7 17 good heavy 7 10 to 7 20 rough heavy 6 90 to 7 00 light 6 90 to 5 12 bulk sales 7 05 to 7 15 sheep 15 000 steady 3 50 to 5 60
Louis Dickes arrived back from Louisiana after two weeks. He attended the Golden Meadow Developing company board meeting and officer elections. Dickes toured the plantation and the giant plow’s first trial. early signs suggest potential success, with a full report due soon.
A compact verse by Joseph Emmert extols a girl with ravishing eyes and a seductive charm. The speaker compares her favor to grand mansions and temples before declaring joy and pleasure await if she embraces Rocky Mountain Tea.
A note offers special opportunities for better education in business at the Golden Eagle Clothing display. For details contact E. R. Sells, school representative. 2-16d1¢
R S Brumble of 3146 Couler Avenue data denies circulating stories tying him to claims Engineer Cline was insane before the Great Western wreck near German Valley Illinois. Brumble, fireman on the engine, says no such remarks were made and no conversation occurred from Byron to the wreck site.
A. F. Balles, noted ice dealer, has contracted with Franz Bros. to take charge of sale and distribution of artificial ice from the new Franz plant in town. Natural ice remains at thirty five cents per hundred pounds. Plant capacity is thirty tons daily and should operate by May 1 with a monster engine arriving from Chicago next Monday for immediate installation. Balles is praised as an enterprising, straightforward businessman with strong local patronage.
Dr. W. J. Rideout plans aurope tour starting Monday with a stop in Ohio for a relative’s wedding then to New York City before sailing to England. He will spend months touring the continent and most time in European hospitals pursuing a post graduate course in ear eye and nose diseases.
John Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana recalls a valuable lesson from six years earlier and says that after starting Dr King’s New Life Pills his health improves with continued use. The pills are said to please everyone and are guaranteed at Joseph Emmert’s drug store for 25 cents.
W. G. Snyder of Orangeville was in the city last evening on business. The notice advertises an in-store display at Golden Eagle Clothing and offers information on courses of interest via E. R. Sells, the local representative.
Hats advertised include Stetson from 3.50 to 33.00 Leonard hats at 3.00 and Century at 2.00 all guaranteed. MillerT WaCHLIN Pfeiffer promote a wide selection with pricing and assurances.
A sale note indicates a new line of four in hand ties valued at 34 cents each, with a deal of three for one dollar. The offer is advertised by Be. & W. Clothing House.
Miss Mary Hogan of 62 Spring Street Freeport died at 10 40 AM after a yearlong illness with tuberculosis of the stomach. Born Jan 10 1886 in Darlington Wisconsin she moved with her parents to Freeport sixteen years ago and attended public school. She is survived by her parents three brothers Fred James John and sister Mrs Bert Kuhen. Funeral from home at 9 AM then St Marys Church with Rev Fr Croke officiating. Interment St Marys cemetery.
Pred Miller, night watchman at the Madison sugar beet factory, was stabbed three times on Thursday night by an unknown assistant. His heavy clothing prevented serious injury as the first blow aimed at his heart could have caused a fatality, raising a mystery akin to a noted local case.
A local notice calls for skilled machinists at Stover Engine Works. Interested applicants are asked to enroll in a course at the Scranton office to qualify, with a display event announced at Golden Eagle clothing store. Deadline details follow.
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