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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1906
Page
1
A large blaze in Kansas City Missouri caused estimated property losses exceeding $500000 with insurance totaling about two thirds of the damage. The fire heavily damaged two blocks on Walnut street between Ninth and Tenth, destroying many structures and property.
A naked and insane woman, guided by a well dressed man, tried to set fire to the hallway of a five story tenement on Eldredge street at daybreak. The couple fled but the woman, identified as Helen Brauer, was captured.
Annapolis special report states Midshipman Stephen Decatur Jr. of Portsmouth New Hampshire has been found not guilty on hazing charges. He is released from arrest and restored to duty.
Illinois forecast for Chicago shows no decided temperature change. Sunrise was 7 30 a m and sunset 4 48 p m.
Chicago totals show May wheat at 87, May corn 44, May oats 823, May pork 818.90, May lard 87.62, May ribs 7.60 82. Union stock yards: cattle steady with beef at 3.50 to 6.25 for Beeves, cows and heifers 1.55 to 4.90, stockers and feeders 2.30 to 4.35, hogs 21,000 head 5c lower with mixed butchers 5.10 to 5.42, good heavy 5.30 to 5.45, rough heavy 5.10 to 5.20, light 5.05 to 5.35, sheep 2,000 strong at 6.00 to 8.50.
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing chronic piles and malignant sores after a two decade struggle. The ad touts relief for ulcers cuts burns and wounds and notes 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Masonic temple social season advances toward the January 25 reception and ball hosted by Freeport Consistory. Committees for Executive Gentlemens and Ladies Reception and Floor work organize roles. Frank Rogers to direct room arrangements. About a thousand guests expected as Carpets laid and floors waxed before opening. Eastern Star to install officers Monday night with lunch to follow.
New York January 6 special Henry H Rogers vice president and director of Standard Oil of New Jersey refused to answer if he is a stockholder or Indiana in a commissioners hearing He had earlier said he is a director Counsel for Standard Oil advised silence and cited a court case seeking a list of stockholders Hadley Missouri attorney general asked for certification of the question and the refusal to answer to the supreme court
Five passengers and two railroad men were hurt when the Montreal express on the Boston and Maine railroad wrecked at Walloomsac New York. One railroad man died. Initial indications point to a deliberate act as the switch was opened and wedged and the signal twisted to show a clear track.
Mr. and Mrs Samuel Gompf of Oak Street welcomed a baby girl, adding joy to the household and family.
An old advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a liquid cold cure that purportedly drives all cold from the system. It claims effectiveness for coughs, croup, and related symptoms and notes it is sold by all druggists.
A new electric coffee mill manufactured by A J Deer & company at Buffalo New York has been received. Instead of grinding the coffee beans, the machine cuts them, offering an improvement over the old grinder. It is powered by the local electric company.
Revival meetings at the U B Church are expanding with each service. Special music including solos, duets, and male chorus performances will be a highlight of Sabbath services. The auditorium will be made comfortable and attractive for all gatherings. Everyone is welcome.
Newly elected Royal Arcanum officers will be installed on Monday night with several state officers expected from Chicago. The ceremonies will be followed by a banquet at the Troy restaurant.
Miss Edith Chrisler will hold her kindergarten session in the afternoons at 1 15 starting January 8 in the rear of the Baptist church.
Freeport lodge No. 452 Knights of Pythias will hold a Monday evening meeting for important business. All Knights are cordially invited to attend.
The German bank will elect officers on Monday, while the State and First and Second National banks plan annual meetings on Tuesday, outlining leadership decisions and yearly reviews.
Superintendent Grove conducted examinations today in Illinois history and civil government for ten teachers of the rural schools.
An important business meeting of the Ministerial Association is scheduled for Monday January 8 at 3 p.m. The gathering will be held at the YMCA.
Four gentlemen from the Galena Whist club and an equal number from the Freeport club will play a series of games Monday afternoon at the Freeport club. Players include Galena Dr. Bligh Mr. Barber Thomas Sheean David Sheegn Freeport R. K. Farwell L. L. Munn Jr C. F. Hildreth Forace Webster.
The board of education met in the public library rooms last evening with most members present. They discussed center street and high school assembly room readiness, aiming for Jan 29 and the opening of the high school next Monday. Tuition refunds and a policy requiring parental approval for semester courses were approved.
A mother beams at three newborns named William and Bill. She jokes about luck and Rocky Mountain tea as part of family cheer. Joseph Emmert admired as a great baby medicine figure in local lore.
Chicago police report that Mrs. A. W. Gentry 25 wife of the Universal Trading Supply president was murdered in her home. The principal suspect is boarder F C Constantine who fled the scene after the fatal shooting. no motive or statement was obtained from the victim before death.
We have it and plenty of it. We haven't got it to sell, but we will use it on your clothes if you will send them in. It makes underwear, etc., soft and nice to wear. We do family wash at the most reasonable prices, and do it like mother did. A trial will convince you. Wagon will call. New phone 702, 144 Van Buren St.
The Euterpean society will convene at the home of Dr. and Mrs. H. W Shelp on Monday evening January 2. Members are urged to attend and participate in the planned program and discussion.
Freeda Smith announces she will begin dressmaking in her rooms at 257 Clack Avenue starting January 8. She invites inquiries and welcomes customers seeking custom garments and alterations from a local provider.
For sale is a fine residence on Carroll Street Lot 6951068 feet with east front a new M room house and all improvements. Includes a good barn and an elegant location. Price very moderate. House is too large for current owner and should command a ready sale.
The lender counsels wise lending based on values and cautions against over lending. It touts first mortgage security with personal funds, prioritizes well located productive property, and offers to handle all details including taxes and insurance for conservative investors.
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