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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1906
Page
8
Constable Otto Kieckhaefer went to Pearl City last evening to arrest an unidentified man. The fugitive allegedly stabbed a Pearl City resident two weeks ago and sought refuge in Towa. A warrant was issued by Justice Geib, but the suspect remains at large and is presumed to have fled.
The funeral of the late Henry Lichtenberger was held this morning from the State street residence and at 9:80 o'clock from St. Joseph's Catholic church. A large attendance accompanied pallbearers W. H. Shons August Bergman Henry Baier William Secker Casper Nehus and W. H. Wagner. H. J. Moogh supervised arrangements.
Patrick J. Lonergan, long time road supervisor for the Freeport division of the Illinois Central, moves to oversee roads between Freeport and Midway. F. Pierce shifts to Lonergan’s former station and takes up duties immediately.
Tonight at the Grand Theatre the Imperial Stock Company presents The Moonshiners, the concluding play of the run. The production promises the usual scenic detail and a featured lineup of specialties.
The funeral for the late William Siems will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:80 from the family residence on Delaware Street and at 2 o'clock from the German Reformed Church. The Machinists' Union is in charge of the arrangements.
Vance Bucker, a representative of the National Lead Company of Chicago, was in the city last evening and reported that the price of white lead will continue high. The information will interest property owners and builders alike.
A fragment recounts a policy change by an express company restricting free forwarding of rail matters. Officials fear disputes as contracts limit free carriage to actual baggage, with some articles now sent as baggage rather than express mail. The shift affects officials across multiple railroads and raises concerns of strained franking practices.
The Amity outlines its mission to aid the elderly sick and children, detailing annual donations to King’s Daughters’ Settlement, a state orphanage, a burned family, and Globe hospital support. It notes monthly nurse hiring, monthly teas, annual honorary member gathering, and Thanksgiving baskets funded by schools and members. Christmas baskets with meals and gifts accompany care, with rummage sales giving way to other fundraisers. A dance and card party at Lexington Hall next Wednesday aim to raise winter funds.
Galesburg Illinois weighs whether to raise at least 1600 dollars by January 25 to host the fortieth G A R grand encampment. Quincy would provide 4000 dollars if local committees fail to guarantee support as 25000 visitors are anticipated and railroads offer half rates.
Chicago January 13 The new anti pass rule pushed by Pennyslvania system president Cassatt boomerangs on eastern railroads and hurts western lines as express firms Wells Fargo American Adams Southern and Pacific announce abolishing deadheading of all matter except when required by contracts or state laws The change targets express franks once used to ship almost any item free and affects mainly railway officials in theatres and others who relied on free transport.
A scrambled note lists several dance events and social gatherings. It mentions a card party and dances at Dawadri's dancing school, a Globe of dates event, a Primere card party and dance, a Wita sodat dance, and the annual rondeszyous at Freeport Conservatory. January openings at Maxoric temple with reception and ball are noted, along with Prof Dawson's dancing school activities.
A rough listing of upcoming events and performers across venues includes men meetings led by BE M Cobb in Elgin on January 21 and February 1, Sylvester A Long’s event on February 8 with Herbert L Cope and Salisbury’s orchestra, and a March 18 meeting. At the Grand Opera House, the Imperial Stock Company run spans January 8 to 12, North Broa repertoire from January 16 to 19, Mrs Tempel's Telegram on January 25, and other acts including Pifl Patt Poff and Walker Whiteside in late January.
A brief grocery reminder references Mrs. Austin and pancake readiness for breakfast. Includes a casual nudge toward using the grocer for supply needs.
Mrs F W Ridgeway and her children traveled by wagon to Watermas HL to attend the funeral of farmer H W Liefheit, the uncle of Ridgeway. The brief notice records a family voyage for a rural funeral event and names the deceased and relatives involved.
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