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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1907

Page

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Oak Place for Sale at a Very Reasonable Price

Real estate notice advertises Oak Place for sale at a very reasonable price. Details available on request from the agent handling the listing.

Oak Place

ICC Submits First Report on Coal Discrimination

The Interstate Commerce Commission today transmitted to Congress its first report on the Tillman Gillespie probe of coal discrimination east of the Ohio River. It finds railroads own or control coal interests via stock and land holdings and urges legislation barring common carriers from owning coal properties except those for their own fuel needs.

Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Congress Ohio River

AFTER RAILROAD'S CHARTER

Attorney General Young began mandamus proceedings in the supreme court to compel the St. Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway to show cause why its charter should not be forfeited. The case alleges the Manitoba company ceased to perform its functions after transferring its railroad to the Great Northern in 1890, with the Great Northern defending as owner of Manitoba stock.

St. Paul Young Supreme Court St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway Company Manitoba Company Great Northern Great Northern Railroad Manitoba

Auto Breaks Mile Record at Ormond Beach

William Ray of Brooklyn set a new mile record for two cylinder motorcycles at Ormond Beach on January 25 with a time of 44 25 seconds. In a later attempt the Marriott steam car struck a beach bump and was destroyed. Marriott sustained serious injuries.

Ormond, Fla William Ray Brooklyn Marriott

Senate approves grant for Jamestown Exposition loan

Washington reports the Senate passed an urgent deficiency appropriation bill containing an amendment authorizing a government loan of one million dollars to the Jamestown Exposition Company. The House dispatched 330 pension bills in fifteen minutes.

Senate Washington, Jan House

Printer Harold Farr Chosen as Sixth Juror in Thaw Case

New York January 25 Harold R Farr a printer aged 34 a misread line shows 385 years old but likely 34 was the eighty third salesman examined and chosen as the sixth juror in the Thaw case He was the thirteenth examined today in the jury selection process.

New York Janu Harold R. Farr

Governor Swettenham Resigns from Jamaica Post

London January 5 Special report says Gov Swettenham of Jamaica has likely forwarded his resignation to the colonial office.

London

Illinois Weather Roundup for Jan 25

Chicago forecast shows fair conditions tonight with snow in the south and colder Saturday. Northern areas expect fair and warmer weather tonight and Saturday. Sunrise at 7 22 a m and sunset at 6 05 p m.

Chicago Illinois

Market Report From Chicago and Union Stock Yards

Closing board of trade quotations show May wheat at 79, May corn 4 1 5, May cattle at 8 1 2 to 9, January lard 9.40, ribs 9 to 15. At Union stock yards cattle 2,000 steady. hogs 24,000 up 4 to 10. sheep 7,000 steady to strong.

Chicago Board of Trade Union

Will Marry Tonight in Krin Township

Miss Martha Schwarz and William J G Braun will wed this evening at the bride’s parents home in Krin township.

Martha Schwarz William J.G. Braun Krin Township

Ladies' Shoes in Pat Colf at fb and W January Clearing

Inventory note shows ladies' shoes available in patented colf gun metal and kid colors priced at 2,365? with a January clearing sale at the firm.

Pat Colf Gun Kid

Death of Freeport merchant George Blust mourned

George F. Blust, a retired Freeport dry goods merchant born Feb 24 1857, died at his home on upper Stephenson street after months of kidney related illness. He built a long, varied career in multiple cities and stores and leaves wife Ida Wade Blust and daughter Mrs Frank M. Keck. Funeral from his home Sunday at 2 30 pm with interment at Oakland cemetery officiated by Rev H L Moore.

George F. Blust Freeport Upper Stephenson Street Mr. Blust George Blust Best & Morgan Donaldson Boston Theodore Grove Blust Princeton Omaha Rockford Galena Street Ida Wade Frank M. Keck Allentown EH. A. Blust The Elks Knights of Pythias Freeport Lodge K. of P Oakland Cemetery H. L. Moore First Presbyterian Church

Death of Mrs Myra Kahey in Freeport area noted

Mrs Charles P West of West Dral reports the death of Myre West in Philadelphia yesterday. Remains will be returned to Freeport for burial after interviews tomorrow. Details of illness are unavailable. formerly Miss Miora Kahey, she was born and raised in this city. her mother Mrs M E Kahey was recently summoned to her bedside.

Myre Charles P. West Philadelphia Freeport Miora Kahey M. E. Kahey

Mrs West Remains Moved From City To Philadelphia

The text notes Mrs West married about fourteen years ago in this city, lived in Chicago for eight years, then moved to Philadelphia where she resided since. Earl Kahley of Freeport is a brother. She belonged to the First Presbyterian Church here, with funeral services to be read at her mother's home on Douglas Avenue.

Charles Faubel Dead After Fall and Illness

Charles Clayton Faubel died this morning at his Oregon home after suffering jaundice and injuries from a fall while employed by Carter Hardware in Freeport. He was 59, born in Oregon, married there, with wife and two daughters Bertha and May surviving, plus three brothers Potter Edward and James and sisters Virginia Yontz and Katherine Jones. Funeral plans unclear, likely in Oregon. The report also notes the deaths of A. R. Nieman and Mrs Hisko Meyers with their funeral details and attendees.

Oregon Potter Faubel Pleasant Street Charles Clayton Faubel Carter Hardware Company Faubel Jefferson Street Bertha May Potter Edward Monroe James Town Virginia Yontz Katherine Jones Batavia

Street Railway Debate at High School Vote For Aff Firmative

A large audience heard a debate on private ownership as the solution to street railways. Miss Mamie Gale, Lois Brown, and Clara Evers spoke for the affirmative, while J Davenport, Harold Herbert, and Fred Liebetrau argued the negative. The judges favored the girls after strong arguments from both sides.

United States Mamie Gale Lois Brown Clara Evers Messrs J. Davenport Harold Herbert Fred Liebetrau Lloyd Holmes Prof. Phillips Department of Science D. F. Graham R. C. Smedley Tyndale Cobb

Midshipman Exam Applications In City Peb 12 13

Up to the present there have been two applications received for the midshipman examinations to be held in this city on Peb 12 and 13. Indications are that there will be more applications forthcoming.

Institutes Tomorrow At Ridatt And Winslow Instructors

Professor S B Rains will conduct the teachers institute at Ridatt tomorrow. Cyrus Grove will supervise the Winslow institute, ensuring instruction proceeds as scheduled.

S. B. Rains Teachers Ridatt Cyrus Grove Winslow Institute

Toasted Cereal Flakes Demo At Schoeffel & Brokhausen

Wanted readers sample ready to serve Toasted Cerealine Flakes now demonstrated at Schoeffel and Brokhausen's store. For sale at all grocers.

Schoeffel & Brokhausen’s All Grocers Erocers

Large Companies Incorporated In Freeport Area

A detailed list shows Freeport leading county filings with 8457 000 in charters and a total of 200,457 000 since January 1 1906, dominated by Chicago & Northwestern Railway stock increases. The schedule names many firms, dates, and capital sums including Shoemaker Automobile, D C Stover & Co, Woodmanse Co, Arcade Mfe Co, Bear Brewing, Lena Star Printing, Briggs Grocery, and others across Freeport and nearby towns.

Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company Freeport Attilook Shoemaker Automobile Company D. C. Stover & Co Woodmanse Arcade Mfe. Co Bear Brewing Co F. M. Bear H. C. Hyer C. B. Courtney Lena Star Printing Co Capital Briggs Grocery Co C. D. Cenfer Medical Co Crotter-Green Lumber Co Lena F. R. Rice & Co Freeport Amusement Company Woodmansen& Co Wright Oil Company People’s Mutual Telephone Company of Davis Standard Publishing Company Correspondence Instruction Company of America Capital Stock Freeport Artificial Ice & Cold Storage Company German American State Bank German Valley

Illnesses and a University Student Return Home

Mrs. Emma Yoder is ill with a sore throat. Miss Vorta Walker has been ill at home on State street but is improving and may return to work Monday. Daniel Voss has returned home from the state university at Champaign due to illness believed caused by overwork. a brief rest should restore him to duty. Also notes EF. and W. January sale with missives on shoes.

Emma Yoder Vorta Walker State Street Daniel Voss State University At Champaign

Realine Flakes On Sale At All Stores Demons Ulterior

Realine Flakes advertised for sale across stores, with odd wording about demons and ulterior motives. The fragment references availability in multiple locations but lacks concrete details or dates.

Men's $2 Work Shoes on BE W January Sale

Readable ad noting a February release of men’s work shoes priced at two dollars, advertised for Bb at the BE and W. The fragment suggests a January promotion or sale event with emphasis on value and location.

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Copter New Kentucky Sanford aZainman Exchange Street Tel Mechanic Street Kieren Hollister & Barrett, Jewelers Opticians Stephenson St Joseph Emmer KINE Milner Chicago Street C.F. Hildreth Minneapolis Swettenham Weather Forecast Today’s Market Report Hillmer's Hillmer H. A. Hillmer Company Business Life OF Free Pio Neer Settlers—Funeral Services Ernoon Mrs. Charles PP West Dral Jesa Kahles Charles A. R. Nieman Macomb City Miss Cunningham Butler B. of L. Ff M. C. Nieman Washington Street Knights Templar W. B. Erfert C. F. Knecht Fred Boedecker C.L. Snyder Carl Becker L. Stewart George Ebersol Katherine Ebersol Aurora Fred McHenry Ottumwa Hisko Meyers Henry F. Kahler Silver Creek Township F. Holke Florence Cemetery Paris Institutes Prises First Mortgage Farm Loans D. A. Knowlton & Sona Charles D. Knowlton W. J. Young & CO Stephenson &J North Galena Ave Jungkunz Wm. F. Jungkunz Ac'sterntnsow C.h.little&co Freeport, Ill
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