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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
1
The Associated Press reports forecasts for January 19 indicating state temperatures mixed with fair and variable conditions. Illinois sees fair tonight with cooler air. Wednesday warms slightly in most areas. chemistry of readings suggests colder nights ahead in the north and warmer trend midweek.
Hopkins leads with 26 votes in the Illinois Senate for United States senator but fails to secure a majority in the House on the first ballot. The House tally names Hopkins 81, Foss 15, Stringer 63, Mason 4, Shurtleff 3, with 3 Absent. joint assembly will decide tomorrow after a Republican caucus called for the evening.
President Roosevelt urged Governor Gillett to pause all anti Japanese legislation in the California legislature until a forthcoming letter outlines the president's views and wishes on measures against Japanese. The request came from Sacramento with Associated Press reporting from January 19.
A sharp quake hit Smyrna on January 19 with no local damage reported there. At Phocaca, 25 miles northwest, several houses toppled and three people lost their lives. Other towns reported building damage.
Guthrie Oklahoma January 19 Thomas P Gore Democrat was today reelected United States Senator.
Associated Press reports Chicago closing board of trade quotes with May wheat at 107, May corn 6134, May oats 515 3, Jan pork 1700, Jan lard 9670, Jan rib 885. At Union Stock Yards, cattle 4500 steady with Beeves 4075 to 725, feeders 325 to 500, cows/heifers 175 to 550. Hog prices rise with light 565 to 625, mixed 590 to 686, heavy 590 to 660, bulk 610 to 635, sheep 15000 at 325 to 570. Also quotes from Chicago Board of Trade supplied by C D Anderson.
Douglas Pattison presented a petition to the pardon board at Joliet for the release of Frank W. Harris, a former ball player and saloonkeeper, from Joliet Penitentiary for the murder of Charlies W. Beagle. The board is in session at the prison city and Pattison left for the locale early today.
Edward Petrie who underwent surgery at St Francis hospital yesterday is reported greatly improved by doctors and family.
KE. F. Ryan at 88 Galena Street offers grinding and repair services for scissors razors and sewing machines with prompt dependable work and reasonable prices.
Bay of Freeport merchants advertise price competitiveness and customer service. Local retailers promise value with clear pricing aligned to shopper needs and market demand. The outreach emphasizes affordable options for everyday goods and a customer friendly buying experience.
Peter Zimmerman, about 45, an inmate at the county farm for 11 or 12 years, killed himself with a razor after finishing dinner. Philip Goetz, overseer, was present but could not intervene in time. Zimmerman stood then fell dead within five minutes. coroner to hold inquest next morning. Sister and brother inmates connected to past wire-cutting incidents.
The Monte Carlo Girla drew a well filled house of men at the Grand last night. Critics praised a few clever dancing drills but deemed the show vile and unworthy of a place among the Grand’s booked moral attractions.
Attend clearance sale at Wachlin and Pfeiffer Bros with fine clothing and fuel items. Harold Henry concert tickets available at Brown and Dollmeyer's bookstore or the Y.M.C.A. Seats can be reserved for 10 cents extra. Tickets are 50 cents, dated 1-19-3.
A. H. Wieman secures a loan on an improved farm property at favorable terms from State panelists. J WwW is noted in the panel record.
The Daily Journal offers home delivery to any part of the city for 100 a week.
Deputy U S Marshal Mack returned from Rock Falls to serve foreclosure papers on the Illinois Straw Products Co in Chicago United States court. A receivership petition was filed after a July 3 1908 loan of 20000 to the firm with four 5000 notes due 1909 and 1910 secured by a trust deed on plant real estate and stock with R L McLaurin named trustee.
Two more members joined the Citizens' Commercial association yesterday while the membership committee aims to reach 500. W. G. McCarthy of Beloit’s Business Men's association visited Freeport on Monday to discuss expanding the Beloit group’s efforts and exchange ideas with the Freeport club.
Freeport merchants report a strong start to bargain week with Monday sales the largest since the holidays. Country shoppers flocked to town in large numbers and the stocks offered cover all classes. When good roads improve access, trade is expected to rise further.
The children of the late Mrs. Ernestine Pfeil express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for the kind assistance and sympathy shown during their bereavement.
Directors of the proposed State bank of Orangeville in Freeport met and failed to merge Wagner and Musser into a single bank. The Wagner brothers withdrew, forming a separate state controlled bank. Brooks Yarger elected president, C Wohlford vice president, cashier to be named. Subscriptions reached $20,500 with $25,000 needed for incorporation, largely from Freeport residents.
Property owners of West Stephenson Street met with the local improvements board yesterday to review the proposed paving at that end of the street. The specs call for the same material as West Freeport and there were no objections to price or quality.
E. B. Lund arrived Monday as a new day operator and ticket clerk at the Illinois Central station in Dixon. He previously headed the yard office at Vreopark and plans to move his family to Dixon once a suitable house is found.
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