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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1905
Page
5
Local coal supplier in Freeport promotes hard coal stock and flexible delivery to boost business. Encourages orders for summer and invites inspections of available stock, highlighting liberal discounts and ongoing service improvements.
A fragment lists an officer at Exchange Street with a phone 7 and a branch office at 115 Mechanic Street in Free Port with phone 42. No clear event or person besides the mentions. This appears to be a directory-style notice.
Three saloons wrecked by dynamite in Iola Kansas and damage to other property. Estimated loss about $100,000. The blast occurred early today and appears aimed at temperance reformers. No arrests have been made.
Chicago July 10. Equipped with thirty wagons the Chicago Cartage company with non union drivers began making deliveries for the express transfer companies today to strike bound concerns. The regular business of transfer firms will be taken care of by union drivers.
The Epworth League of Illinois received the banner for the largest delegate registration at the international Epworth League convention in Denver on July 10. Illinois led with a strong showing, while another town finished a close second.
Former Judge Spencer was today appointed receiver for the Peoples' United States bank. An order barring the bank was issued by postal authorities. Spencer furnished a quarter million dollar bond.
Showers tonight and possibly Tuesday. Slightly warmer in the north and west Tuesday.
Closing board of trade quotes show July 10 wheat at 74 5, corn at ib, oats at 314y, pork at 12.85, ribs at 7.22, lard at 7.82 85. Union stock yards prices list Juttle 21,000 steady to strong. hogs 85,000 strong to 5 higher. mixed butchers 5.60 to 5.77. good to choice heavy 5.65 to 5.774. rough heavy 5.35 to 5.40. sheep 18,000 strong at 5.00 to 5.70.
Freeport will host two open air performances of Much Ado About Nothing and A Midsummer Night's Dream by the Ben Greet company under the Freeport Shakespeare Society at Bailey's Park next week. The advance agent visits tomorrow to finalize arrangements for the engagements. Monday afternoon and evening are likely slots for the shows.
The board of review met at the courthouse with John Bruce as chairman and C. J. Wells of Freeport as clerk. Members include FP. P. Hinds of Winslow. The session follows prior rules. infant Elmer K. Moore died at 9 15 am from cholera infantum. Funeral tomorrow. burial at city cemetery.
Dr. G. P. Kingsley was remembered in large funeral services Sunday at his family home on upper Stephenson street. Rev. H. L. Moore led the rites, with Mrs. Hughes singing and Charles Lawler on the piano. Interment followed at Oakland Cemetery, under the arrangements of Dr. E. H. Allen, with pallbearers including H. S. Webster Judge O. E. Heard and others.
A Wisconsin man, Harry Morgan of Green Bay, was arrested Sunday at the Illinois Central depot after attempting to swindle passengers with a hard luck tale. Officer Eli Miller escorted him to city hall where he was found to be a mendicant with a heavy load. his health improved at police headquarters.
Miss Ethel Louise Armstrong of Cedar Rapids a granddaughter of Mrs. Godfrey Vought will join a concert company this fall touring major cities. A pupil of Hugh Kelso in Chicago she is acclaimed as a rare accompanist with a rich soprano voice and promises a brilliant musical career.
Miss Ruby Carl visits Oregon at friends’ home while Wi Shaver of Forreston spends Sunday in the city. Edwin Selle sees friends at Shannon and Miss Margaret Cox visits Dubuque. Miss Francisco trips to Lena to visit friends. Miss Anna Shearer enjoys vacation from the F. A. Read store. Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Weaver travel to Chicago for several days. Mrs. R. Sweet of Kewanee visits J. W.’s home. Mrs. J. R. Rosebrugh and Miss Pete Barnas depart for Cassells Colorado. Miss F. A. Rosebrugh and Miss Mary Hosmer leave for Tecumseh Michigan tomorrow. Mrs. Frank Ross returns to Lincoln Nebraska after a visit. T. D. Best resumes work at IW A Read’s after vacation at Rockford. Withert Dustman goes to Denver to visit relatives for about two months. Fred Boedecker and sisters Mabel and Lonella and Fred Piper spend Sunday at Cole’s in Lena. Dr J Holke, former Freeport physician, visits his parents Rev Hollie and wife from Peotone Illinois. August Steffen, Grover Evers, Oscar Knauts and Lester Best plan two weeks camping at Hess’ Mill. Vera and Lera Wheeler of Chicago pass through en route to Council Bluffs. they have many friends here. Miss Mabel Cameron of Chicago attends Steffen Miller wedding Wednesday and visits at C. G. Steffen’s Carroll Street.
The Freeport Typographical union will meet in regular session this evening at six o'clock. Arrangements for Labor Day will be made and other business of importance will be transacted. It is requested that all members be present.
The executive committee of the Freeport Saengerbund expressed thanks to all helpers after a Jubilee celebration hindered by rain. Expenses ran to about 3600 dollars, with a deficit of 200 to 300 dollars, heartily supported by a 6000 dollar guarantee fund to be kept intact. A Friday night concert at Taylor's park, featuring the Saengerbund and mixed choruses, aims to raise the needed funds and possibly recruit Mrs. Bertha Lincoln Henstis of Dubuque for a return performance. The Saengerbund and chorus plan rehearsals next week.
Tonight Eastern Star business meeting and Globe Home garrison card party at KG hall. Salem Evangelical Sunday school picnic next Wednesday at Riverside Park with bus departs 4 30 and 9 30. Miss Jessie B H Barth and Ferdinand J Cornell marry in Chicago July 3. Cecilian choir enjoyed a piano outing eight miles out. Henry Hickox of Rockford files bankruptcy petition. assets 344 75 liabilities 541 91. Ice cream sociable at 182 Carroll Street hosted by B of T F ladies. Lawn social at Mrs Fred Darman North Galena Avenue rain date Wednesday evening. Fresh home grown fruit advertised at H A Huepkemeier.
Axel Walfrid Titus will lead the vocal department at the Freeport Conservatory of Music next season starting September 5. He recently toured the southern and eastern states under Central Lyceum bureau, earning strong praise for his artistry. Titus studied with L A Torrens, William Nelson Burritt of Paris, and Arthur Bearsford of the Sherwood School of Music. He serves as musical director of Court Street M E Church in Rockford and is an honorary Mendelssohn club member.
Mr and Mrs Chas Huffa of Carroll Street welcome a baby girl. Mr and Mrs H Staas of Lancaster greet a ten pound baby girl.
Free port lodge 462 Knights of Pythias meets this evening for business and second degree work. Visiting brethren welcome. Ex celsior lodge of Masons holds a special communication tomorrow night at 10 o'clock for M. M. degree work.
A report from a southern railroad wreck near Warren County describes claim agents offering rapid settlements to injured passengers. One passenger, severely injured with broken ribs and other wounds, was asked to sign for 2500 to release liability, while the injured man quipped a wary reply about fair compensation.
Local contractor Wy H Corey offers sodding, terrace work, lawn repair and pruning, shrub care, flower maintenance, and mower sharpening by experienced hands. Also selling second hand mowers. Contact 217 Clark Avenue, vity. Work guaranteed.
Freeport Telephone Exchange Company announces improved long distance service to all points in Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Michigan and Indiana at greatly reduced rates. Service available from your own telephone or at five Yo M Ce oA building.
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