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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1907

Page

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Extra high grade coal for household use

Thoroughly washed coal is double screened to remove dirt and fines ensuring an even clean product. A ton costs 45.00, a tested assurance to convince.

Emperor William and Prince Augustus Birthday Echo

Berlin January twenty six special rare double birthday for Emperor William age forty eight tomorrow and Prince Augustus twenty one today at Potsdam with family greetings and presents. No wedding date fixed for Prince Augustus and Princess Alexandra Victoria Schleswig Holstein though not long delayed.

Berlin Emperor William Prince Augustus William Prince Augustus Potsdam Alexandra Victoria Schleswig-Holstein

Many Lives Imperiled by Dover Mill Fire

A five story Cochaco Manufacturing mill in Dover New Hampshire burned today trapping about four hundred workers. Evacuation from upper floors failed for many as flames blocked exits causing workers to jump. Two men died and a dozen were injured with several operatives missing. Estimated loss ranges from 500000 to 600000. Six boys’ bodies were recovered from the ruins as cooling began.

Dover N. H Cochaco Manufacturing Company

Will Pray for Actor Folks

New York clergy from several denominations designate tomorrow as a day of special prayer for workers in Sunday theatres and for suppression of illegal theatricals. Monday will see a mass clergy meeting to discuss enforcing Sunday laws, with leaders including Dr. Theodore Curler Bishop Greer Rev Dr Burrell and Rev Dr Macarthur taking active roles.

New York Theodore Cuyler Presbyterian Church Greer Episcopal Church Burrell The Reformed Church

Bishop Tuttle Celebrates Seventieth Birthday in St Louis

Rt. Rev. Daniel S. Tuttle, dean of the Protestant Episcopal bishops of the United States, marked his seventieth birthday in St. Louis. Despite age he is in good health and near full recovery from a serious illness last year. A New York native, he graduated from General Theological Seminary and has presided over the Missouri diocese for forty years.

St. Louis Daniel S. Tuttle Protestant Episcopal Bishops of United States Tuttle New York State General Theological Seminary Missouri

Weather forecast for Chicago and Illinois

Chicago area forecast calls for fair and warmer weather tonight then snow by Sunday afternoon or night. Warmer temperatures expected with the sun rising at 7 21 a m and setting at 6 07 p m.

Chicago Illinois

Market Report From Chicago and Union Stock Yards

Jan 26 closing board of trade quotes for May wheat corn oats and January pork lard ribs. Union Stock Yards prices show cattle steady with beef and dairy categories, hogs up to 10 higher, sheep steady. Freeport Fish club to meet at County club rooms Monday evening.

Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards Freeport Fish Club County Club

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promise

The ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a universal remedy celebrated by doctors and friends alike, naming Joseph Emimert and presenting the medicine as the global prescription everyone is using.

Hollister Joseph Emimert

Train Hits buggy near Seward depot

Illinois Central passenger No 401 struck a top buggy at a grade crossing west of Seward, throwing Lee Boyer about 180 feet. Boyer is seriously injured with a fractured skull and possible internal injuries. Lon Sing escaped unharmed. The train, delayed minutes, was returning from Chicago with Rev E E McKay aboard. The boy’s condition was reported stable but grave, with a hospital report indicating potential death.

Illinois Central Seward Lee Boyer Freeport Lee Bayer Harry Lowling Lonsing Boger Boyer St. Francis Hospital Langham Martin City Ambulance Fair Rockford E. E. McKay Embury M. E. Church Chicago At & O'Clock

Blust Obsequies and West Funeral Notices

Funeral for George Blust held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from family home on upper Stephenson street with Rev H J Moore officiating Active pallbearers listed and honorary pallbearers named Interment at Oakland cemetery Funeral under Judge O E Heard They arrive of Mrs Charles P West at 9 40 PM by Northwestern road Proceeding to her mother's home on Douglas avenue Funeral tentatively Sunday at 2 PM with Rev H Lt Moore officiating Interment at city cemetery

George Blust Upper Stephenson Street H. Ju. Moore First Presbyterian Church Seth Scott J. W. van Dyke J. P. Kramer W. A. Hance T. H. Hollister C. C. Wolf Edward LePelley William Hall O. R. Zipf H. H. Antrim D. F. Graham H. J. Moogh O. E. Heard Oakland Cemetery Charles P. West M. E. Hadley Douglas Avenue H. Lt. Moore City Cemetery

Stover Lumber Company Incorporates in Freeport

The secretary of state issues articles of incorporation for Stover Lumber company of Freeport with capital stock of 10000 dollars. Incorporators are D. C. Stover P. S. Stover and W. A. Hance.

Sacred Concert Presents Elijah at Grace Episcopal Church

A concert under Dr. Sherp features selections from Mendelssohn Elijah with a double chorus and soloists Mrs Laced Lynn Hullinger Mrs Laura Lennox Miss Ida Roland and others. The program includes cantilena nuptialis organ interludes and a final lift thine eyes and not his word like a fire from Elijah.

Elijah Grace Episcopal Church Sherp Mendelssohn The Episcopal Church Freeport Muaipost Marg Otynn Bea Peeeee Laced Lynn Hullinger Raal Mendelssonn Etaesaas Burton Gloria Mozart Mozart Perefeli Reeve Burton Ted Coy Atau Mendelssohn Ida Roland Israel

PENSION AWARDS FOR CIVIL WAR VETERANS AND WIDOW

The Bureau of Pensions in Washington has granted M. V. B. Elson a pension of six dollars monthly dating from October 29, 1906. Mrs. Sarah Morse of 248 Benton Street is to receive twelve dollars per month from May 29, 1905. John H. Smith of 199 Stephenson Street will draw twelve dollars monthly dating from December 5, 1906. Elson served as a private in Company F, 189th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Morse’s husband served as a private in Company D, 4th New York Heavy Artillery. Smith served as a private in Companies A and E, 15th Illinois Volunteer Infantry.

Bureau of Pensions Washington M. V. B. Elson Morse 4Th Regiment New York H. A. Volunteers John H. Smith Stephenson Street Pension Department Smith 15Th Regiment Ilinala Volunteer

Recital by Miss Earnist pupils at Green Street home

The Heard in Recital featured Miss Marie Earnist's students performing a varied program at her Green Street residence with large attendance. Selections included Rosamunde Overture, Andante Sostenuto, Spanish Serenade, Tarrentelle, Duets and solos by multiple students in a lively recital honoring the instructor.

Marie Earnist Rosamunde Cece Ees Schubert Mayme Huaeney Miss Narnist Andante Sostenuto H. Lichner Mildred Hail Hindman Elma T. Boscovits Gertrude Strohacker Esther Hermsmeier Burtorio Nora Fabselroy Vuilse Eahewanen Cera Choptin Gurlitt

Install Officers for Ladies' Auxiliary to O R C

At yesterday's meeting, officers were installed led by President Mrs Jessie Reece with Jessie Sawvill as secretary treasurer Mrs M T Goodwin Senior Sister Mrs Jessie Hays Junior Sister Mrs Elizabeth Green Guard Mrs Bessie Crosson and Executive Committee Chair Mrs Addie Hawks First Member Mrs Fannie Reed Second Member Mrs Minnie Shay Insurance Secretary Mrs Mary Benz Refreshments followed Prizes awarded in contests to Mrs Spear Mrs Goodwin and Mrs Benz

Jessie Reece Jessie Sawvill Minnie Shay Mary Benz Spear Goodwin Benz

Illustrated Lincoln Life Lecture at Embury Church

On Tuesday night February 12 Embury Church hosts an illustrated lecture on the life of Lincoln. Organizers promise a grand display with no expense spared to ensure a successful event.

Embury Church of Lincoln

Knights of Pythias Meeting in Freeport Lodge

Freeport lodge No. 442 Knights of Pythias will assemble in their castle hall Monday evening to transact business. All knights are cordially invited to attend.

Freeport Knights of Pythias

Fraser's Mercantile Co Delays Opening Until Feb 2

Due to delays in goods from factories the store in the old post office building will open Saturday February 2. A grand opening with an orchestra and a gift for every attendee is planned.

Fraser'’S Mercantile Co

E. and W January clearance sale on men’s shoes

Men’s work shoes priced at 2.00 now reduced to 1.69 during the E and W January clearance event. Limited stock and sizes available. Ends soon at participating retailers.

Pattison Faces Challenge as Sullivan Backers Rise

Springfield, Jan. 34. Trouble brews for Douglas Pattison as he leads the Democratic minority in the house after winning caucus support with Roger C. Sullivan of Chicago. The party split into Sullivan and anti-Sullivan camps, with committee selections likely to trigger a clash over Pattison's control. McGoorty of Chicago lines up against Sullivan, tying the mayoralty race into the power struggle.

Springfield Douglas Pattison Baxter Roger C. Sullivan Chicago House Pattison Shurtleff Sullivan John P. McGoorty Dunne- Harrison McGoorty Harrison Sulivan Dunne

Toasted Cerealine Fakes Demonstrated at Schoeffel & Brokhausen

Promotes ready to serve Toasted Cerealine Fakes now being demonstrated at Schoeffel and Brokhausen with sample tasting. Available at all grocers.

Schoeffel & Brokhausen’s All Grocers

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