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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1897
Page
5
Bank failure shocks Des Moines leads to suspension
The German Savings Bank in Des Moines Iowa has closed its doors and passed into the hands of assignee Harry Blackburn. Francis Geneser was president with son J W Geneser as cashier. The capital stock was to rise from 50000 to 75000 and deposits stood at 554158 with assets of 661040. The bank faced liquidity issues after heavy lending and inadequate cash reserves, prompting no aid from the clearing house committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Savings Bank
Des Moines
Harry Blackburn
Ita
Francis Geneser
J. W. Geneser
Martin
Clearing House Association
Clearing House Committee
Savings Bank
SCHOONER Nahum Chapin Ashore Off Long Island
A three masted schooner Nahum Chapin from Baltimore to Boston went ashore near Quogue Long Island during a fierce gale. The vessel valued at 15000 dollars is a total loss and nine crewmen residents of Massachusetts were drowned. The storm was the wildest of the winter with heavy rain making rescue impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nahum Chapin
Baltimore
Boston
Quogue
L. I
Massachusetts
Russell Milling Co. Fails in Northwest Assets Unknown
The Russell Milling Co of West Superior assigned today. It operated a 3000 bushel daily mill at West Superior and smaller mills at Valley City Mandan and Jamestown in North Dakota. Assets and liabilities are not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Minneapolis
Minn
Russell Milling Co
West Superior
Valley City
Mandan
Jamestown
N. D
Weather forecast for Illinois turns warmer Friday
Illinoisl forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Friday. Winds variable, shifting southerly, with warmer temperatures especially in the northwest portion tonight and on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cxicago
Illlinois
Bank President Missing as Warrant Issued for Jas M McKnight
Louisville officers cannot locate James M McKnight president of the suspended German National bank. A warrant is issued charging him with falsifying accounts. In Washington the president approves an act transferring criminal case jurisdiction from the supreme court to the circuit court of appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. M. McKnight
Louisville
James M. McKnight
German National Bank
Washington
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Market quotes from Union Stock Yards give closing figures
The Drover's Journal reports daily quotes for cattle hogs sheep and different fatta. Cattle 8000 head steady best heeves 8.50 to 5.35 stockers 2.85 to 4.10 mixed cows and bulls 1.60 to 4.15 Texans 3.00 to 4.30. Hogs receipts 31000 weak 8.85 to 83.60 rough packing 3.20 to 3.25 mixed and butchers 3.35 to 3.55 heavy packing 3.30 to 3.50 pigs 3.20 to 3.60. Sheep 9000 steady natives 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OnronGo
Union Stock Yards
Drover's Journal
Freeport Board market report notes dull wheat and steady hogs
The Freeport board of trade reports dull lower wheat with cash demand fragile in St Louis. Corn and oats supply light, hog receipts pressure prices, while flour output drops. New Hampshire storm hits Portsmouth harbor with no disasters reported. vessels crowded but safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Board OF Trade
Freeport
St. Louis
Niehvily Tenn
New York
New Hampshire
Portsmouth
N. H
Plague Death Toll in Bombay Rises Over Week
Official health reports for the past week indicate 470 deaths from bubonic plague in Bombay India. The figure reflects a severe outbreak across the city with continued casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Bombay
Legislature Approves Anglo American Arbitration Treaty
Hartford reports both houses of the state legislature pass a resolution approving the Anglo American general arbitration treaty. Special dispatch notes the action taken on January 21 in Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Grocers Form Mutual Protection Association in Freeport
Retail grocers of Freeport organized a mutual protection association at a meeting in the K of P lodge room near the State bank. The group aims to help members against losses from bad debts and poor management, not to regulate prices. Officers: President H A Huenkemeier, Vice Presidents W J Reitzell and C D O Cramer, Rec Sec H D Post, Fin Sec Gardner Briggs, Treas G A Huenkemeier, Ex. Com Wm H Dickover H W Foy Chas Beck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Grocers of
Freeport
K. of P
State Bank
Retail Grocers Association of
H. A. Huenkemeier
W. J. Reitzell
C. D. O Crammer
Rec
H. D. Post
Fin
Gardner Briggs
Treas
G. A. Huenkemeier
Wm. H
Bernadette Play at St Pius Hall Presented Thursday
A good play to be presented at St Pius Hall Thursday evening January 24 by the St Pius Dramatic Society. The drama Bernadette the Shepherdess of Lourdes features Clara Tappe Touise Josie Franz Eleonora Countess of Wallheim Lucy Sehmid OttiHe Alma Kautenberger Sophie Josie Hagedorn Minna the governess Anna Peiffer Rose servants Rose Merck Agnes forrThe errs tre rereee Matilda Eberle Barbara palace stewardess Sophia Secker Marie Lizzie Rame Hannah Della Leithner Lizzie Edna Grattelo Gertrude Emma Hagedorn Prefect of Lourdes Clara Becker Little girls of Lourdes Kate Scheidt Lottie Clara Schaedle Ellie cee etc Clara Steffen Josephine Jennie Secker Amalie Gussie Phillips Helena Clara Hagedorn The Virgin Lena Ellig Two angels Lizzia Nehus Marie Thometz guardian angel Emma Muehlenhoff Standard bearer Anna Lange pilgrims of Lourdes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pius Hall
Bernadette
Lourdes
St. Pius Dramatic Society
Clara Tappe Touise
Josie Franz Eleonora
Countess of
Wallheim
Lucy Sehmid
Clara Becker
Little Girls of
Ecg
Kate Scheidt Lottie
Clara Schaedle
Ellie
Clara Steffen Josephine
Jennie Secker Amalie
Gussie Phillips Helena
Clara Hagedorn the Virgin
Ceeeeee
Lena Ellig
Two Angels
Lizzia Nehus
Marie Thometz
Emma Muehlenhoff
Anna Lange
Notations from Freeport and Surrounding Notes
A Daily Notation column notes illnesses and visits among residents, including Walter Zeeley on sick hat, a child of Wm Washburn in serious condition, and guests like R J Spiller of Lena with Freeport friends. It lists marriages, church events, a sheriff seizure of B F Eichelberger store, and social gatherings with many names.
Good Templar Social Attracts Many To Hall Souvenir Program
Centennial Lodge No. 282 Independent Order of Good Templars held a well attended evening at their hall with a souvenir copy of Ten Nights in a Bar room and What He Saw There given to guests. The program featured Gibler's orchestra recitations solos and an address by Rev. J. D. McCaughtry followed by a social supper and lively camaraderie. Centennial lodge is noted as a leading temperance group in Freeport with civic minded members Students and townspeople enjoyed the event and look forward to future gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Templar
Centennial Lodge
No. 282
Independent
Order of Good Templars
Arthur
Messrs
W. M. Dustman
W. F. Hineline
Eugene Heckman
Gibler’s Orchestra
Hattie Branen
Zoa Hea
John Rau
Blanche Knipschild
Barjo
Gultax
Hineline
Bamberger
Vera Dustman
J. D. McCaughtry
Good Templars
Freeport
New Knights of Pythias Lodge Founded at Rock City
Dr E B Place institutes Rock City Lodge No 653 with a charter of 30 members. Freeport delegation aided the ceremony at Rock City Wednesday night and a banquet followed. Charter members and officers listed along with attendees from Rinaldo, Freeport, Orangeville lodges and Chicago Supreme Representative Race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock City
EB. H. Place
Freeport Knights of Pythias
H. Thoren
RF. O. Cronemiller
D. G. Lashelle
D. W. Raubenheimer
A. Larssen
O. H. Schoch
Jaymer
CO. O
F. O. Cronemiller
V. O
S. H. Thoren
P.—Chas, Schoch
W. Hummel
Mrs Quinlin Critically Ill Visitation in Pennsylvania
Mrs Quinlin of Pennsylvania, visiting at the home of Samuel Yarger, is reported to be critically ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward LePelley
Savanna
C. B. Byerly
Removal Notice From Office to Second Floor
Dr Burwell states removal of his office to the second floor of the Harter building opposite the Brewster house. Office hours 11 to 12 a.m. 1 to 8 and 7 to 9 p.m. Telephone office 206 residence 202.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harter Building
Brewster House
Dence
BE. E. Burwell
Plated Tower Crockery Store Opens New Space
The mammoth crockery store of C. H. Little & Co. expands to 15,000 feet of floor space after 1859 establishment. A car load of stone ware opens today with improved quality while prices stay the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammoth Crockery
C. H. Little & Co
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Kingsley
Department Store
Kingsleys Department Store
Majestic
Acorn
Universal, Stewart and Barler
Weiss & Co
Bartlett Co
Stephenson Street
Richardson & Boynton
Ford & Son
Long Island
Lawent Close
Grocers
Walter Zeeley
Wm. Washburn
R. J. Spiller
Lena
Freeport Friends
A. E. Smith
Dwight
Davia
J. G. Dessinger
U. B
Ed Carmody
Dr. Caldwell
New Dublin
W. Bodey
Cora Bunker
Kent
Wm. Schrader
Silver Creek
Mary Hoebel
Florence
Home Missionary Society of
Embury
O. W. Smith
Carroll and
Pleasant Streets
B. F. Eichelberger
D. C. L. Mease
Eichelberger
Judge Betts
John P. Coffey
Hichelberger
Sarah Cofey
George Coon
James ‘Ryan
Margaret
Gail Halen
Lottie Hagen
Julia O’brine
Nellie McCarty
Tracy Korn
Katie Cavanaugh
Margaret Cavanaugh
Caroline Hoberman
Pearl ‘O'Neil
Ada Brew
Nona Matthews
of Forreston
Edna Loveland
Alice Hurley
Hannah Reardon
Mary Dawson
Kate Barnes
Edward Barnes
Robert Hudson
John McCarthy
J. A. Young
Guy Schmerhorn
Cal Swisher
Edward Moore
Frank Doran
John Coyle
Fred Youngblood
Geo.Meyera
Geo. “Brigham
Thomas Brady
Wm. Harper
Frank Allen
Good Templar Social
U.S
E. H. Place
F. C. Donohue
Eli Oettinger
Geo. Holbrook
Louis Hughes
Cohn
Putnam
Bj, Moung
H. HW. Hineline
Ed Kraft
Fred Tempel
E. B. Clawson
Geo
Hornberger
Ennenga & Wagners
Ealander
Ennenga & Wagner
Galen St
Eto
Moneer Ash Ehuena
Stephenson St
North West
New York State
Lady Elgie Japan Tea
Tycoon Japan
New Orleans
California
Burrell’s
Stephenson
Schulte & Siecke
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