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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1909
Page
1
By the Associated Press Chicago January 16 snowfall or rain expected in Illinois with Sunday fair conditions. Western towns report snow or rain with Sunday fair and colder weather. Wisconsin to see snow tonight and a rise in temperature, with Sunday fair and colder in the west.
Glenwood Springs Colorado January 16 Associated Press reports seventy one killed and about fifty injured after a Denver Rio Grande passenger train No 5 collides with freight No 66 at Dotsero Siding twenty miles east of Glenwood. Most passengers in the chair car perish. sleeping cars uninjured. Separate note from Vancouver describes a Canadian Pacific train snowslide accident east of the city injuring thirty three and killing two engineers.
Nyack N Y January 16 Justice Tompkins granted an order for a trial in New York City to decide whether Harry K Thaw is sane or insane. The order follows motions by Thaw and relates to his commitment status and defense strategy. The case continues to center on Thaw’s mental condition amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Polo High school basketball players failed to appear at the YMCA last night forcing the local team to play a practice game against the second YMCA squad. A large crowd left disappointed after the absence was blamed on an alleged unlisted Freeport game. officials dispute the claim and say the game will likely be rescheduled.
A. J. Robson & Co. expanded the Third ward drug store with an enlarged room and oak fittings. Harry Moogh's grocery also sees rising patronage, and Economy Grocery is highlighted as an up-to-date shop advertising a coffee demonstration next week.
Wrights Economy Grocery at 12 14 Williams street announces a demonstrator will be present all next week to showcase the full coffee line. Everyone is invited to enjoy a good cup and learn how to achieve the best and most satisfactory results from their coffee. The shop asserts its coffee cannot be equaled.
Sunday offer at the Troy cafe features chicken dinner, with chop suey highlighted as a specialty for 25 cents.
Bay of Freeport merchants advertise flexible pricing aimed at meeting customer requirements, promising fair value and competitive rates for a range of goods. Local shoppers are invited to compare prices and seek personalized deals at participating stores.
A heated session in the circuit court led to Peter E. McDonald being appointed guardian ad litem for the minor heirs of the late D. C. Stover. Attorneys sparred over trustees and Burrell, with Judge Baume noting possible influence from a prior ruling by Judge Farrand. The case likely heads to trial at the March term, with Miss Clare Winger expected to engage Burrell for her interests.
Freeport merchants run a six column ad offering all lines at deeply reduced prices. The piece argues local shoppers save money by spending in Freeport, supporting city manufacturing and jobs, and urges residents to buy Freeport goods to boost the local economy.
The Citizens' Commercial association expanded to 177 members after a booster day canvass added 34 names. Officials vow to push enrollment toward 500, citing Freeport’s advantages and rival Rockford's 400. Notable new members include American Fruit & Candy Co and multiple local firms and individuals.
The note appears garbled but references a grocer and Gold Medal flour with unclear names. It may indicate a product label or advertisement fragment. No clear event or date is discernible.
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