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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1906
Page
5
July 8 special report states Mrs Thaw will provide proof at the Thaw trial that she and Harry K Thaw were married in Europe. Mrs Thaw publicly announced she will recount the story, arriving this morning and bearing up under the news of the tragedy. She has not decided her future plans.
Paoli Indiana July 8 Special Attorney General Miller filed in the county court to revoke the charter of the French Lick Springs Hotel company. The suit charges gambling is allowed on the property and Thomas Taggart president and Democratic national committeeman is named in the case.
The official butter quotation remains firm as Elgin market reports a weekly output of 997000 pounds.
Illinois fair tonight and Wednesday. The sun rises at 4 28 a m and sets at 7 40 p m in Chicago.
Closing quotations show Sept wheat at 80 7, Sept corn 51 34, Sept oats 35 34, Sept pork 17.10 12, Sept lard 9.02, Sept ribs 89 56. Cattle at 5,500 head, Reeves at 84.10 6.15, cows heifers 1.30 5.20, stockers feeders 2.60 4.50, hogs 17,000 strong to 6 higher, mixed butchers 6.45 6.90, good heavy 6.75 6.90, rough heavy 6.40 6.60, light 6.45 4.87, bulk sales 6.70 6.80, sheep 10,000 strong 4.60 6.10.
Judge E M Landis in Chicago on June 27 forbids Wm E Fry receiver from selling company assets. Petitioners Siecke Durant and others sought asset sale after hearings. injunction tied to former employee Paul Herschman who owned key formulas. Allegations include aid to procure the injunction hindering profitable manufacture.
New eight room house up to date with modern improvements offered for rent near the car Hoe area. Inquire at 25 Powell St or phone White 733. Local notice advises inquiry and request for prompt response.
Mayor Dittmar pushes removing drinking fountains from main streets while aldermen delay action. Council approves sewer bonds and crossing at Adams street, discusses drainage, and plans a special session to reappoint officials under a new salary ordinance.
Baptist Young People's Union entertained a large audience last evening for the new Y M C A secretary Mr R O Smedley and wife recently arrived from Bloomington. The parlors were decorated with summer blooms and music by the Young Ladies Mandolin Club enhanced the event.
Emrik Brick, arrested Sunday on a charge of stabbing a fellow countryman and attempting to kill him, was bound over to the September term of the grand jury after a hearing before Magistrate Bentley. He was committed to the county jail in default of a $1000 bond awaiting trial. Both men are Pollacks and motives remain unclear though one is said to have accused the other of disloyalty.
The Young Men's Outing club of the YMCA plans its first outing at Forest Park this evening. Many members have joined and organizers hope for growth. Members will ride the 5:85 interurban car to the park, play a ball game upon arrival, then end with a steak roast.
Free and Accepted Knights of Pythias lodge No 452 held its semi annual officer installation in the castle hall last evening. District Deputy Reeder of Lena installed the officers for the coming half year and several members received the third degree. Refreshments were served after the exercises.
The Meyer Addition between Carroll and Float streets with High Street crossing offers 99 vacant lots for sale on very low terms. Since platting two years ago, 42 lots have sold and 17 substantial houses have been built. Utilities are in place and monthly payments with a small down payment are possible.
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