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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1897
Page
5
Through invoicing we found a surplus of fine woolen socks in gray tan and black sold at 20 cents to 150 and 85 cents for other items. A closeout includes underwear hats caps mittens and gloves with prices designed to attract buyers.
Secretary Taylor presented the Elgin board of trade annual dairy statistics for 1896. Butter sales reached 38,655,249 pounds and cheese 7,279,977 pounds, with average butter price for the year at 17 9 10 cents. Production dipped from 1895. monthly butter prices ranged from 14 4-5 to 21 35 cents.
Colonel George Jacob Schweinfurth with chief apostle John Weldon and attorney J O Woodburn travel to Poteau Indiana to locate land for moving the heaven temple. They plan to visit Arkansas and Missouri on the return journey and will choose a site in those regions or Indian Territory if needed.
A Tyrone sledding party of about forty youths drove into a quarry at Pemberton, dropping to a precipice. Dozens suffered broken limbs and wounds with blood, and freezing conditions threatened their lives. latest reports say no fatalities, around twenty injured.
Charles Tracy, traveling from Virginia, was put off an Illinois Central train east of Rockport Illinois today by the conductor. Tracy had to walk to the nearest station and both feet froze badly, necessitating amputation. He says he had a valid ticket and the conductor took it. He lies in a local hospital.
The Halifax express on the Intercolonial road derailed on a down grade at Hamer's pond near Dorchester Station New Brunswick. The locomotive stayed on track while many passengers were thrown into the wreck. Only one body had been recovered at the time of reporting with several victims unaccounted for amid a massive embankment.
A Purcell Manufacturing Company plant in Chicago suffered a large fire on January 26 causing extensive damage. The blaze resulted in significant losses though insurance coverage mitigates the financial impact.
Forecast shows continuing fair and colder conditions tonight with Wednesday partly cloudy and cold. Winds mainly west to northwest.
The funeral of Albert B. Willis former minister to Hawaii was conducted at the First Christian church in Louisville today. Many organizations to which he belonged attended in a body and civic business was suspended for the services which were described as unostentatious.
Fire began at 7 in the Hanscom Bros grocery rear at 1817 Market and rapidly gutted the six story building. The blaze crossed Market Street to Wanamaker’s and Hirsch Bros building, destroying much of the block. total losses feared over 1 million dollars. Hirsch Bros employed about 500 workers. Fire under control by 11 o'clock amid frigid conditions.
Madison January 26 Spooner was nominated and elected United States senator by the joint legislative assembly. He carried every Republican vote while gold Democrats backed General Bragg and silver Democrats backed W C Silverthorn.
Jan prices firm for wheat corn oats pork lard ribs at 4 markets. Osioa and Freeport report weak wheat with mixed cattle hogs and sheep values. Freeport notes government data limited impact. Prices shown for May July Sept futures and cattle hogs sheets reflect steady to weak trends with notable ranges across boards.
A Farm house near Belleville Michigan was destroyed by fire this morning. Miss Anna VanGra water and a boy and a girl were burned to death. The blaze is believed to have started from a defective chimney.
The Rockford Republican notes Springfield senatorial contention boosted expenses for lawmakers when friends sent mass telegrams for Mason and Hitt. One legislator paid for 32 messages but settles for 19, and L M Noling’s telegram bill alone topped seven dollars. A Hitt telegram from Rockford’s wealthy backers cost 2.29, prompting frustration as the congressman’s supporters faced higher charges for opposed campaigns.
C. H. Little & Co. opens a car load of stone water today in its mammoth crockery store. Established in 1859, the business now occupies 15,000 feet of floor space, with improved quality but the same prices.
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