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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1906
Page
1
Governor Deneen has told all state department officials and employees that they must not expect or accept railroad passes. They must file affidavits of travel expenses. He requires compliance across state government and institutions. he does not use passes himself and aims to free officials from railroads ties.
Joliet January 10 Special A man thought to be Frank J. Constantine the Chicago murderer was arrested here early today He claimed to be J Morris a traveling salesman for a Chicago firm Taken to Chicago for examination and then released by police
Increasing cloudiness with showers or snow flurries Thursday and in the extreme south tonight. Warmer tonight. Sun rose at 7 29 a.m. and sets at 4 47 p.m.
Chicago closing board of trade quotes show May wheat 875 34 cents, May corn 45, May oats 324, May pork 1402 5, May lard 7670, May ribs 7625. Union stockyards totals: cattle 28,000 steady to 10 lower with Beeves 365 to 615, cows heifers 150 to 475, stockers feeders 250 to 465, hogs 45,000. mixed butchers 520 to 542, Good heavy 630 to 545, rough heavy 510 to 520, light 515 to 535, sheep 22,000 steady 400 to 610.
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured chronic piles and malignant sores after a twenty year struggle. The salve is advertised as best for old ulcers cuts burns and wounds priced 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Violinist Mr Ray G Edwards offers weekly instruction in Freeport every Wednesday. Contact at 82 Cherry Street for details.
Nine dead and possibly more after an early morning fire at the West hotel in Minneapolis. Captain John Berwin died, lowering a woman from the fifth floor as firemen battled smoke and flames. Several guests escaped while others perished in a stairway crush and a jump to the roof. Property loss placed at $25,000.
Washington January 10 special says Mrs Miner Morris, who was ejected from the White House executive offices last week, is reported in a critical state by her husband.
President Roosevelt presented Capt. James Robert Church with the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry at Las Guasimas during the Spanish American War. The award was conferred by Congress and announced from Washington.
New York January 10 special report says the hearing in the New York supreme court on H. H. Rogers to show cause why he should not answer questions in Missouri at an investigation has been postponed until Friday.
Cincinnati Jan 10 Special The motion for a rehearing in the appeal for a new trial on behalf of Mrs Cassie L Chadwick was denied in the United States court of appeals today.
Trenton New Jersey January 10 special report Mrs Tolla condemned for the murder of Joseph Santa was granted a thirty day reprieve by Governor Stokes.
Chicago January 10 President William R. Harper of the Chicago university remained in critical condition with officials stating his health requires close monitoring and potential treatment.
Members of the Young Men's Republican club attended a meeting of a similar organization in Rockford last night. E. D. Shurtleff was absent and the crowd showed disappointment since he was slated to speak on the primary law. Roscoe J. Carnahan of Freeport delivered a brief address.
Miss Emma Burkhart entertained about ten friends at a theatre party last evening. Afterward the party went to the Troy cafe where an elegant dinner was served.
An important meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held to morrow night. Twelve candidates will be initiated, to be followed by a smoker and lunch.
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Kings New Life Pills as the pleasant and effective remedy for constipation, claiming they prevent appendicitis and unblock a torpid liver and bowels. Sold for 25 cents at Joseph Agpiert's drug store.
In Freeport city hall G A R room members of Smith D Atkins camp No 400 Sons of Veterans and John A Davila past GA R met to install newly elected officers. The crowd included nonmembers eager to affiliate and help grow the camp to be a credit to the city. CommandER Fred Held installed officers with Capt Gill announcing his staff. A luncheon followed at Troy cafe as officers received appointments and the group planned later joint meetings including a ladies auxiliary.
At the Oak Street Church annual election of the Young People's Aid society the officers chosen were President H Kreig, Vice-president Miss Dora Hermsmeier, Recording secretary Miss Tillie Ferry, Corresponding secretary Mrs N Wunderlich, Treasurer Carl Kreig, Missionary treasurer Miss Agnes Moellenbrendt, Organist Miss Elizabeth Kortemeier.
Frank A Carpenter of Rocnford visited yesterday to inspect the English Lutheran church edifice. He offered practical repairs suggestions and may be hired when work begins. At a recent meeting the congregation requested outline sketches of proposed improvements, which will be submitted soon.
Dr. R Kk Davis, formerly in suite 403 Wilcoxon building, has moved his dental office to the Stoskopf building into the suite that was Dr Hutchins. He pledges to maintain superior work at the low prices advertised elsewhere in this issue, in a first class dental office.
F C Held, county clerk and commander of John A Davis post, G A R, has been appointed aid de camp on the staff of James Tanner, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. Held has long been identified with the order and values the honor.
Evangelistic services at the First U B church last night drew a large crowd. Evangelist Brew proved his message universal. Tonight services start at 7 30 with a song service led by Prof Brew. Everyone is invited to attend.
A list shows marriage licenses issued for Levi H. Jenkins of Freeport and Mary J. Weigand, along with partners Daniel Otte of Eleroy, May Schermerberg of Lens, John A. Ramnepthal of Lena, Minnie Otte of Eleroy. Oere won.
John Ontjes Freesemann, a Stephenson county pioneer and Civil War veteran, died last evening at 67 after a period of general debility and kidney trouble. Born in Ostfreisland Germany on December 2, 1869, he emigrated in 1857, settled in Freeport, and served in Company F of the Fifteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry before being discharged in 1865. He helped launch the German Insurance company in 1865 and remained its oldest agent until his death, leaving a daughter, wife, mother in Germany, a sister in Washington state, and several steps. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p.m. from 159 Oak Street with German and English addresses to follow.
Freeport relatives are informed of the death of Gerhard Arend Anton Schimacker which occurred Tuesday morning at Waterloo Iowa. The brief notice states the place and timing of the death and alerts family members to forthcoming funeral arrangements.
A fine home on a fine street on Carroll Street offers the finest residence property. Lot measures 65 by approximately 80 feet with east front, a new dragon house with every improvement, good barn, elegant location and beauty in every way. Price very reasonable. ready sale anticipated as house is too large for current owner's family.
Good loans are hard to make especially for solo investors. Over lending is a danger caused by anxiety for high rates or ignorance of values. Real estate is the safest security due to evident values. Every loan is first mortgage with our funds. No property is taken unless well situated and productive. We handle all details and offer these loans to conservative investors.
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