This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1905
Page
5
The Freeport coal firm highlights strong hard coal supply and satisfactory delivery as a driver of rapid business growth. They invite stock inspections and urge customers to place orders with a liberal summer discount and delivery tailored to customer needs.
Fragmentary contact note lists offices and phone numbers for Sanford aZartman Murty at 09 Exchange and Hines branch at 115 Machaie Street Freeport with phones 7 and 2 respectively.
Cuts on tan shoes and Oxfords for ladies at 4.30 and 1.05, men’s Oxfords and shoes reduced from 4.00 to 2.85 and 3.00 to 2.25. Includes Misses children and boys styles advertised as very cheap.
The International Anti Cigarette League convenes in Portland with delegates from the United States England and Canada to launch a broad anti cigarette campaign led by Senator Henry Mr Feller and Charles Bulkley Hubbell. Reforms aim to mobilize public opinion against smoking.
New York Senator Thomas C. Platt is seventy two today. Friends sent flowers letters and telegrams of congratulations from across the country. Known as the Hasy Boss in Republican circles he kept celebrations modest as Mrs. Platt is in Europe.
Secretary Shaw ordered the second installment of public deposits to be paid today. Banks contributed about 12 million dollars, the move delayed from July 1 to avoid clashing with large dividend and interest payments.
John D. Rockefeller hosted an Italian boys band at his Forest Hill estate in Cleveland after leading them at a concert the prior week. He guided the group on a inspection tour, with refreshments served, and the boys savored the honor of the visit.
Representatives of the Illinois Liquor Dealers association met in Peoria to arrange the annual state convention to be held here in September. John Seunerberger and B H Calligan of Peoria were elected president and secretary of the arrangements committee.
William S. Withers, who led the Ford's Theatre orchestra in Washington the night Lincoln was shot, died at his Wakefield home today at age 70.
An earthquake震震 was distinctly felt at 5 10 this morning in the southern section of New Hampshire. Authorities report no damage but residents described a strong tremor felt across several towns. The event occurred July 16 and was recorded by local observers.
Generally fair tonight with warmer temperatures in the north. Sunday will bring increasing cloudiness and probable showers, with further warmth in the north. Also notes advertisements for Salt's Inn ovation soda fountain and a travel reminder to visit Qubs or Guba on Wheels, with open status mentioned.
The Rockford and Interurban Telephone company outlines a toll line from Rockford to Freeport and Belvidere, independent of the railway, to improve service. Construction to start as soon as workers are found, with about 43 miles of pole line and four circuits to handle rapid growth.
Cuban exhibit car, not usually open Sundays, will stay at the Illinois Central depot from nine in the morning to ten at night to accommodate Freeport citizens. The car carries Cuba’s latest exhibit en route to the Portland Lewis and Clark exposition. B E F Huenkelmeier and H F Young depart for Dubuque to begin a Mississippi trip by boat and camp, planning to stop at Rock Island and return to Rockford along the Rock River, taking about two weeks.
The E. W. clothing store plans a new shoe department led by Arthur Drener, longtime head clerk at A. McNamara shoe store. Remodeling of John Schwarz & Son’s paint shop building will begin. the store opens October 1 with innovative improvements. Drener’s supporters expect strong success in managing the venture.
A vintage ad claims the Rocky Mountain Tea by Hollister will cure headaches constipation and kidney or liver troubles despite prior failures by other medicines. It credits Joseph Emmert as associated with the product.
Remains of Fred Russ drowned at Fort Pierre will reach via Northwestern road tomorrow at 12 20 and stay with Miss Eleanor Barber on Harlem avenue. Funeral services Monday at 10 will precede interment in Lena. Odd Fellows conduct, J W Sanderson funeral director.
County Clerk Held reports Stephenson County patients at Illinois Western Hospital for the Insane Watertown and Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane Peoria totaling forty seven and five respectively. Freeport friends of Mr and Mrs Harry Randall of Durand celebrate the birth of a baby boy.
The first advertising car of Pawnee Bill's Wild West show arrived today and a force of men began to promote the event. The show is scheduled to appear here Saturday July 29.
Freeport lodge No 452 Knights of Pythias will meet Monday evening for installation and work in the second and third degrees. All knights are cordially invited to attend.
Several sheets and other items were stolen last night from clotheslines at the homes of Louis Chamberlin and William Ratz on Douglas Avenue.
Walter Price of Freeport Barbara Hille of Freeport Willie Knight of Lena Nellie Kohl of Damascus appear in a local notice listing residents by name and town with no additional context or details.
Public notice clarifies that Ben Greet performances are for public benefit not exclusive to the Shakespeare Society. Despite high costs, society members commend the undertaking and urge public support as transportation via electric cars will be provided from Carroll and Eurpire streets to Bailey's park for the shows.
Mrs. Mary L. Knowlton dis posed of lot 2 block 4 Knowlton's second addition to George Lawver for ps5.
In demand medicine meets modern requirements for a blood and system cleanser. Dr Kings New Life Pills cure stomach and liver troubles. Try them at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 25¢, guaranteed.
A rambling stranger in blue pajamas enters Freeport police HQ claiming detective status. Chief Sweeney, Captain Silk, and Officers Kegel and Miller question him as spectators listen to his disjointed theories about the drowning of Mrs Julia Young and Media Pyle. The man, likely from Maryland, is escorted to the train home after being deemed harmless and sent back to Maryland.
The Pennsylvania Flyer, an eighteen hour Chicago to New York train, collided with a freight wreck a few miles west of Hamisaura Pa early today. The engineer was the sole injured person and passengers were not awakened by the crash.
A slight earthquake shock at 3 10 this morning was followed by a heavier tremor with no damage reported. Severe shocks were felt in Augusta Bangor Lewiston Rockland. Brunswick state prison and a house at Thomaston were noticeably shaken.
A steamer at Asbury Park struck its own dock in the Hudson River to avoid a ferry crowded with passengers. A hole was torn in the steamer side and panic spread among the passengers. A hurried landing averted a worse disaster.
A special grand jury indicted William A. Lowers a noted cattleman on fraud charges and weighmasters Carl Hurigetmirs Uruve Reichold Ertert and Charles Wiggins of the Kansas City stock yards. The action was announced at the courthouse in July.
An army officer returned from Manchuria says expectation that General Lineviteh would assume the aggressive has diminished. It is believed Lineviteh’s tactics have been entirely defensive.
Vernon Indiana July 15 four persons were killed and eight injured in a head on collision between two freights on the Louisville and Nashville railroad near Upton one fatality reported. Geo B Turnenture piano tuner orders at any music store Pel white 36 Sldtt
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.