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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
7
The Pocahontas coal is a soft, non spotting fuel that burns cleanly with no clinker. It serves as a powerful heater suitable for kitchen ranges. Current delivery priced at $7.50 per ton, screened and delivered.
Classified contact listing shows Sanford apartment units located at 60 Exchange Street with phone line 7 and at 115 Mechanic Street with phone line 42. Contact details provided in two lines.
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened in New York an inquiry into Southern Pacific and Union Pacific systems to determine if they are natural competitors or if a Sherman act restraint of trade exists due to a possible agreement between them.
Heavy rains cause severe flooding and rail disruption in western Kentucky with demoralized railroad operation. Reports from Terre Haute Indiana note high waters along the Wabash and White rivers threatening floods in southwestern Indiana.
Margaret E. Kramer of Milton Pennsylvania died at her daughter Mrs. Henderson’s home in Freeport after three years of illness due to acute heart trouble and exhaustion. She was 74, born March 21 1831, married Frederick Kramer in 1848, moved to this county in 1869, and was active in the Second Presbyterian Church. She is survived by five children and five sisters. funeral Saturday at 1 30 p.m. Rev. Hosmer to officiate.
An explosion on an 18 inch gas main from West Virginia near Akron cut Cleveland’s natural gas supply today. Thousands of homes and businesses lost fuel and light, causing widespread hardship.
In Kansas City Judge Phillips denied Aggie Myers' request for a writ of habeas corpus. Mrs Myers will be executed January 10 unless the governor steps in to halt the sentence.
Andrew Carnegie to provide 750000 dollars for a new building to house the Bureau of American Republics in Washington. The site provisions are already arranged by the United States and South American republics.
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened an inquiry into the operation of block signal systems on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the Southern railway. The investigation began today and seeks to determine safety and signaling standards across the two routes.
Hon Samuel N Jones prominent Republican leader dies at Springfield from a stroke of paralysis after years as a top state politician. The death marks the loss of a longtime GOP figure noted for influence in state politics.
Daniel W. Rosenberg of Rochelle files for voluntary bankruptcy in the U S district court. Liabilities total 4201.12 while assets stand at 3169.07. He has run a Rochelle retail store for twelve years. Major creditors include C E Stocking Rochelle Carson Pierie Scott Co Chicago BE C Wheelock Peoria and Marshall Field Co Chicago. A receiver appointment petition is also filed.
Citizens hold breath for response from the promoter of the proposed new gas company after last evening’s article signed by Freeport Gas Light and Coke Co. Mr. Gregory left for Chicago, and Douglas Pattison, his local attorney, followed with papers. A conference is believed to have occurred today.
Three Freeport men AL Clark Abe Hershey and Philip Molter were chosen as members of a Chicago federal grand jury to investigate John R Walsh and the Chicago National Bank failure. Judge Anderson swore in the jurors and warned that banking embezzlement misappropriation and false entries must be punished to uphold law.
Freeport Consistory schedules a Wednesday night session to decide date changes for the annual spring meeting from February 25 to March 1. Appointed committees include Executive, Gentlemen's reception, Ladies' reception, Panquet, Printing, Floor, and Music with numerous members led by John F. Fair, W. N. Cronkrite, and L. Burrell.
By presidential direction, Secre tary Hitchrook instructed Commissioner Richards to notify all special agents and land office officials that fences enclosing public lands in violation of the law must be removed by April 1. The House examined war and other claims in committee of the whole.
Chicago January 4 Special report says Illinois will see fair and warmer conditions tonight with increasing cloudiness Saturday and overall warmer temperatures. Sunrise was at 7 30 a m and sunset at 4 41 p m.
The report lists closing Board of Trade quotations for May wheat corn oats and January pork lard and ribs. It also details Union Stock Yards prices for cattle hogs sheep and feeders with price ranges and market strength. The item notes a regular Board of Education meeting scheduled for tonight.
About 150 members of the local Eagles aerie gathered for the installation of officers for the coming year. Officers include Worthy Past President John Bauscher Jr, Worthy President W T Saenger, Worthy Vice President Dr L H Matter, Chaplain Willard Bowers, Treasurer John Buas, Secretary Al Tempel, Junior Guard F B Harris, Outer Guard Herman Heeren, Physician Dr L G Voigt, Trustees John Moritz John Scheidt and L Toelle. A lunch followed the ceremony with a musical and athletic program.
Assistant Chief of Police Silk travels to Chicago to locate Beulah Burchell 18 who vanished after leaving home yesterday with a friend. Missing money, about ten dollars, reportedly left in her father's cash drawer.
Special report from St. Louis says a Frisco passenger train wrecked near Cape Girardeau due to weakened tracks from heavy rains. A number of passengers were injured and relief trains cannot reach the scene because the tracks remain unstable.
The meeting of the stockholders called for last evening has been postponed until tomorrow night because some interested parties could not attend.
A review meeting of Mrs Brown's Bible class from last Sunday will be held this evening in the parish hall of the First Presbyterian church starting at 7:30. Dr Trickey will present Ancient and Modern Parisaism followed by a discussion. all interested people are welcome to attend.
Quarterly pension day brought many veterans and others to the court house to receive their orders from Fred C. Held.
Circuit court will be opened in the morning by Judge Heard. There is but little business to come before the court.
At the regular meeting tomorrow Jan 4 Henry M Hyde of Chicago will discuss The American Newspaper The talk is expected to attract many attendees and generate strong interest in the community bulletin.
Excelsior lodge of Masons will hold a states communication tonight to discuss lodge affairs and upcoming events with members invited to attend.
Mrs Burdick of Oak Street has been ill for a week but is said to be improving.
Martin Krocer transfers lots 2 3 and 4 in Krocer's subdivision to A L Babcock in a real estate transfer notice.
Newspaper notice states The Daily Journal is available throughout the city at a rate of 10 cents weekly. It emphasizes broad circulation and accessibility for readers across neighborhoods.
A terse reflective piece urges calm in sorrow and cautions against self destructive choices. It emphasizes wise living, resilience, and the potential solace found in routine or simple remedies. The name Jos. Fmimert appears as a credited figure.
A Kershaw business leader recounts a eleven year battle with lung trouble and weight loss. After six months on Dr King’s New Discovery his cough ended and weight rose to 170 pounds. Trial bottles offered free at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
John Buss calls all debtors to settle accounts and asks them to meet at his old place of business, the pew firm, indicating a personal finance notice in a concise plea for payment.
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