Pocahontas Coal Delivers Clean Heating for Kitchens
The Pocahontas coal, praised as a soft clean fuel that does not soot or clinker, is advertised as a powerful heater ideal for kitchen ranges. Screened and delivered, it is offered at $7.50 per ton.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1907
Page
5
Bomb Attack at Fourth Street National Bankkilled Assistant Cashier
An unknown man hurled a bomb at the Fourth Street National Bank in Philadelphia near noon. The blast killed W. Z. McClear, wounded several employees and patrons, and caused a small fire. The assailant demanded money from President Richard H. Ruston before throwing the missile and fled as police secured the vault area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Fourth St. National Bank
W. Z. McClear
Richard H. Ruston
Ruston
Freeport Gas Bonds and Franchise Debate Revisited
A letter from Douglas Pattison defends Mr. Gregory and questions bond demands on city streets and gas plant plans. It contrasts Gregory’s proposed bonds of 10 000 and 25 000 with Runner’s 1895 franchise that required none, noting changes in Freeport’s business climate and sustained competition versus trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Runner
Onle
Douglas Pattison
Freeport Gas Company
Freeport
Mr. Gregory
Missouri
Indiana
Cronin
J. M. Robb
Illinois Gas Association
Illinois Gas Trust
L. Z. Farwell
T. FP. Runner
Sir Gregory
Corgen
Gas Company
Health Officer Tests Oysters and Milk Rules Aid Public Health
Freeport health officer Dr. R J Burns investigates preservatives in bulk oysters and cites a milk ordinance reducing infant deaths. He notes greater authority under new pure food laws and urges full compliance. His 1906 department report outlines deaths, diseases, inspections, and water quality results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Burns
City Health
Freeport
Burns
Freeport City
Health Department
Freeport Water Company
Court action urged against Blackhawk and German stockholders
A circuit court petition seeks a receiver directed to sue Blackhawk Insurance incorporators for capital stock subscriptions and German stockholders for dividends. Plaintiffs claim German operated as straight fire insurance, not mutual, citing policy number one from 1867 as proof. A partial hearing occurred and a full hearing likely next Thursday in Carroll county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk Insurance Company
Blackhawk
F. M. Gund
Carroll County
Gas Supply Off One Death In Cleveland
The natural gas system in Cleveland was cut off after loading mains blew up. By this morning supply was partly restored and full restoration expected by night. About 65,000 consumers suffered from the heat shortage and one death was reported due to the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
San Francisco Chamber cites insurers paying losses in full
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce reports twenty nine fire insurance firms have paid losses in full with cash discounts not to exceed two percent. Fourteen are represented locally in Freeport while the rest are not represented here. The agent promotes direct insurance sales with a personal pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Freeport
Cc. F. Hildreth
Wreck of the Panama Sails Up Missing City of Panama Debris
Reports say life rafts and wreckage bearing the name City of Panama washed ashore at Wardell beach last evening. The vessel sailed from San Francisco in December for the Isthmus with fifteen first cabin passengers, fifteen steerage passengers, and twenty six Chinese aboard. crew counted at fifty six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Panama
Wardell Beach
Passengers Rescued After Frisco Track Accident
A relief train brought injured travelers to Cape Girardeau Missouri from Neeley’s Station after a smoking car overturned when the Frisco track slipped on Thursday evening. Most passengers are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Neeley’s Station
Explosion Wrecks Lowell Mine Storehouse in Bisbee Area
In Lowell near Bisbee nine buildings were wrecked and mining machinery destroyed by an accidental dynamite explosion in the mine storehouse last night. No lives were lost as the shock shattered town windows and residents reported the blast as terrific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee
Ariz
Lowell
Market Report Chicago closing board and Union stock yards
Chicago prices show May wheat 7 3/4, May corn 43, May oats 8 54, Jan pork 14.01, Jan lard 9.25, Jan ribs 3.77. At Union stock yards, cattle 6,000 steady with beef prices 4.15 to 7.20, cows and heifers 1.55 to 5.25, stockers and feeders 2.60 to 4.60, hogs 16,000 strong 5 higher, mixed butchers 6.25 to 6.62, good heavy 6.10 to 6.55, rough heavy 6.20 to 6.80, light 6.20 to 6.47, bulk 6.40 to 6.60, sheep 2,000 steady 3.75 to 5.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Emmaling Auxiliary Hears Social Evening Event
The Emmaling Auxiliary of the Spanish American War Veterans enjoyed a social gathering last evening. Officers will be installed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmaling Auxiliary
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adopts Oath of Local Partner
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of BF J Cheney & Co in Toledo, swears the firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document notes the remedy is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous membranes. Notary A W Gleason witnesses the oath on December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
BF. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
J. Cheney
A.W. Gleason
B. and O. Not Guilty in Sunday Beer Sale Case
Judge Farrand ruled Baier and Ohlendorff not guilty in the circuit court on six counts of selling beer on Sunday. The decision, entered by the clerk, holds breweries may sell wholesale beer as long as drinking does not occur on the premises. Bruce Mitchell represented the B. and O. firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrand
Baier & Ohlendorff
Bruce Mitchell
Fifty Seventh Anniversary of Excelsior Lodge Observed
The fifty seventh anniversary of Excelsior lodge No. 97 A W and A M will be observed Friday evening February 22 with exercises. Past masters will lead and confer the Master Mason degree. Committees will be chosen by Worshipful Master Wim Harvin. The anniversary is a major yearly Masonic event expected to top prior records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Lodge No. 97
A. W
A. M
Wim. H.arvin
Board of Education Holds Regular Monthly Meeting
The board met in the public library building with most members present. President pro tem Hill chaired in Bergman’s absence as Dr. Allen did not attend. Current bills for the month were approved and the secretary authorized to issue payment orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Public Library
Bergman
Hill
Allen
City and Oscar Miller Appeals Dismissed in Circuit Court
Judge Heard opened circuit court this morning. Cases between the city and Oscar Miller were settled and the appeals dismissed. Defendants must pay flue and costs from the first case and a fine for each dismissed appeal. Bruce Mitchell represented the city and J A Crain the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Miller
Bruce Mitchell
J. A. Crain
Mrs Frank Musser Travels to Champaign for Visit
Mrs Frank Musser of Lena passes through the city en route to Champaign where she will spend several days with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Musser
Lena
City
Champaign
Beulah Burchell Returns Home After Chicago Trip
Assistant Chief Henry Silk brought Beulah Burchell back to her city after she left with a friend for Chicago on Thursday afternoon. Her brother states she did not steal from her father's store but saved money to pay her fare. Parents learned of the trip that evening and had not approved the outing. She was found with Miss Witmeier and agreed to return with the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Silk
Chicago
Beulah Burchell
Weather Forecast for Chicago and Illinois
Cloudiness increases tonight with fair conditions in the south and snow in the north. Colder tonight and Sunday with a cold wave in the extreme northwest. Sun rises at 7 30 and sets at 4 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed by Local Reader
A reader from East Gusfield Maine recommends Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for freedom from chil pains and uses it for salt rheum and various skin ailments. The note claims it cures fever sores ulcers piles burns and frost bites and notes a 25 cent price at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kemp
East Gusfield
Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
Ella Marie Parks Elocution and Culture Lessons Offered
Ella Marie Parks provides private lessons and class work in elocution and physical culture at 202 Lincoln Avenue. Includes instruction in etiquette and dramatic expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Marie Parks
Lincoln Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pattison
City of Freeport
Annual Report
Blackhawk Insurnce Company
German
Joseph Enmer
Stephenson St
Hollister & Barrett
Jewelers
Opticians
Stephenson Bst
Freeport, IL
Arizona
Today’s Market Report
Beochreney &C
Olio
Hillmer
Hillmer's
THE
H. A. Hillmer CO
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Mr. Hill
Burchell
Weather Forecast
First Mortgage Farm Loans
D. A. Knowlton & Sons
Charles D. Knowlton
North
Galena Ave
C.H. Little & Co
Wm. F. Jungkunz
cs'Sttrntnesn Sr
Freeport, Ill
Savings Bank
Savings Department State Bank
Thompson&aiuenkemeier Telephone
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