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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1906

Page

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Honduras offers to disarm if Guatemala and El Salvador agree

Washington July 16. Honduras is ready to disarm and submit grievances to arbitration as soon as Guatemala and Salvador concur. A dispatch from Philip H. Brown the American chargé d affaires covering Honduras and Guatemala arrived at the state department. American Minister Merry to El Salvador reported ongoing negotiations to win disarmament and meeting with Guatemalan envoys.

Guatemala Salvador Washington Honduras State Department Philip H. Brown United States Merry Department

Three Killed in Powder Mill Explosion at Ashland

Ashland Wis July 16 Special The Kantic Dynamite powder mill near the city blew up killing three men and injuring twenty. The neutralizing plant was destroyed and the shock shattered many windows in Ashland.

Ashland Wis Kantic Dynamite Company

Chicago millinery owners found dead with throats cut

Chicago July 16 Special report Edward I Kloss and his wife ran a small millinery shop and were found dead today in their rooms. Both throats were cut. Police believe Kloss killed his wife then himself.

Chicago Edward I. Kloss Kloss

Market Report From Chicago Wheat and Pork Quotes

Today's market report lists July wheat at 78 1/2, corn at 54 1/4, oats 43 7/8, pork at 17.30, lard 9.05, ribs 9.35. At the Union Stock Yards, cattle 27,000 slaughtered with 6 to 10 lower. hogs 56,000 steady to 10 lower. sheep 20,000 6 to 10 lower. Prices shown for cattle cows heifers 1.30 to 5.30, stockers feeders 2.60 to 4.40, mixed butchers 6.45 to 6.80, good heavy 6.50 to 6.85, rough heavy 6.10 to 6.35, light 6.35 to 6.80, and Reeves 4 10 6.20.

Chicago Union Stock Yards

Illinois Tonight Forecast

Fair skies expected in Illinois tonight with clear conditions. The sun rose early at 3 37 a.m. and will set at 7 34 p.m. with light winds and no precipitation indicated.

Chicago Illinois

Local social notes and upcoming lawn social event

Sunday visits in Chicago include Frank Benkert with relatives while George and Mrs Millner return from Rockford. Miss Erna Kerch enjoys a two week vacation from the Stover office. Belle Wohlford travels to St. Louis to visit relatives. Elizabeth Gulick of Madrid Spain visits Miss Bidwell. The Embury Epworth league hosts a lawn social on Tuesday July 17 at L L Hime’s home 54 Prospect Terrace. Joseph Emmert and nephew H L Emmert of Sibley Iowa head to Yellowstone for several weeks. Mrs Emmert and Miss Hill of Pittsburgh accompany to Minneapolis for visits.

Frank Benkert Chicago George Millner Rockford Erna Kerch Stover Belle Wohlford St. Louis Elizabeth Gulick International Institute of Madrid Spain Bidwell Embury Epworth League L. L. Hime Terence Joseph Emmert H. L. Emmert Sibley Yellowstone National Park Mrs. Emmert Miss Hill Pittsburg Minneapolis

Farmer Injures Wrist in Hay Load Fall Near Florence

John Hamm, a well known farmer living seven miles south of the city near Florence, broke his left wrist Saturday afternoon when he fell from a wagon while dismounting after delivering the last hay load. Dr. W B Peck attended and reduced the fracture.

John Hamm Florence

Sacred Song at First M. E. Church Echoes Praise

An evening of sacred music at First M. E. Church drew a large crowd. The choir performed Gaul's sacred cantata The Ten Virgins, with the parable’s message heightened by the musical setting. As the chorus sang the line Late, too late, we cannot enter here, a hush spread through the audience.

M. E Gaul

Arrest for cruelty to wife and domestic damage

Carlos Cazel of 400 Walnut Street was arrested Saturday evening on cruelty to his wife and breaking up home furniture while under the influence of liquor.

Carlos Cazel Walnut Street

Bicycle Collision Leaves Rider with Head Wound

Robert Ferry collided with another bicyclist shortly after noon today and sustained a severe head wound requiring several stitches.

Robert Ferry

Child’s Sailor Hats for 5 Cents at the E W Clearing

Local sale lists child’s sailor hats priced at five cents to clear stock at E W establishment. Limited quantity available, first come basis, unspecified sizes.

Child S &Cc Sailor E. & W. Clearing Paley

Brake Beam Breaks Endangering Man in Illinois Central Yard

Milo Von Ordt known as Curly Snyder, a prominent Illinois Central switchman, narrowly escaped being run over when a brake beam failed and dragged him across the ties in Freeport yards. He suffered a broken collarbone left shoulder and three upper left ribs, with other injuries. coworkers heeded the danger, trains halted, and he survives with hopes of recovery after being treated at home.

Milo von Ordt Ilinois Central Road Curly Snyder von Ordt State Street Freeport Ilinois Central Dennis Comeford Curley Snyder von Orat

Shannon Gains Pearl City Principal Scott

Scott, previously principal at Pearl City public schools, has accepted a similar post in Shannon. Supporters say he is the most capable person for the county position and will be competent in every branch of the work for Shannon residents.

Washington Scott Pearl City Shanon Scott Shannon

Kent Man Lucian Allman Killed Crossing by Flyer

Coroner notified about the death of Lucian Allman a longtime Kent resident instantly killed when his buggy was struck at the Kent crossing by a Great Western flyer. The horse died, the buggy shattered, and Allman who had farmed and later ran a village truck garden died at the scene. He was born in Kent 63 years ago and survived by a wife Addie, one son, five brothers and three sisters.

W.B. Peck Lucian Auman Kent Kent Crossing Mr. Allman Stockton Arthur Studebaker Allman Mr.Aunian Addie Smith Jacob Solomon Sarah Smith Edward William Levina Kleckner Firth, Neb David Elizabeth Matter Cedar Point

Rural Free Delivery Expands in Stephenson County

New rural routes begin today from Freeport expanding to thirty routes serving about 600 farmers. Leo Fitchner named car rier for the Lancaster area extending twenty five miles. Lena Winslow McConnell gain routes, Freeport now leads with six. John M Lorenz appointed as substitute on the Freeport route.

Stephenson County Freeport Leo Fitchner GOC Lancaster Township Winslow McConnell Lena John M. Lorenz

Local couples welcome newborns in a morning trio

Mr and Mrs Charles F Nieman welcomed a bouncing baby boy. Mr and Mrs George G McCarty are the parents of a baby daughter. Mr and Mrs William Kapke are the parents of a baby girl born yesterday morning. Grandpa Hoyman expresses happiness at the arrivals.

Charles F. Nieman George G. McCarty William Kapke Hoyman

Sick and Afflicted Mrs Oswalt Returns Home After Surgery

Mrs Albert Oswalt, recently operated on at St Francis hospital, has recovered enough to be moved to her home. Edward Burkhart, who had his left foot amputated on Saturday, is reported much better.

Albert Oswalt St. Francis Hospital Edward Burkhart

Picnic at Forest Park by R G R K club

A picnic today at Forest Park was enjoyed by the R G R K club with about thirty young ladies in attendance. The event featured a casual gathering in the park setting and shared refreshments among members.

Forest Park R. G. R. K. Club

Twenty Year Battle Ends with Arnica Salve Cure

A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia reports a twenty year struggle with chronic piles and malignant sores, cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve, which healed both issues with no trace remaining. Best for ulcers cuts burns and wounds. 25c at Jos Emmert’s druggist.

Bucklen A. M. Bruce Farmville Jos Emmert

E W clearing sale offers shirts and prices

An ad notes a clearing sale at E and W locations featuring 50 cent and two dollar shirts.

Atu Ee

Baptist Minister Defends Immersion and Liberty of Conscience

Rev. O J Price preached on Baptism at the First Baptist Church arguing immersion is biblically required and infant baptism is unscriptural. He stressed believers’ faith before baptism, historical counts favor immersion, and noted Baptists reject creeds while cherishing liberty of conscience in a growing church community.

O. J. Price First Baptist Church John Italan Ravenna Christ Augustine Massachusetts America Roger Williams Baptist Church

Land Investment in Canada Promoted by William Clement

Statement touts land as the sole safe investment and claims Canadian lands are superior. It invites prospective buyers to travel with William Clement, described as making Canada famous locally, with tours every Wednesday.

North Dakota U. D. Knowstor Canada William Clement

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Matin Ixchange St Mechanic Bt Ill Hollister & Barrett, Jewelers Opticians Stephenson St Freeport, Ill Royal Club Fit Joseph Emmert Orwgcist Savings Department of State Bank of Freeport the Daily Journal Today’s Market Report Weather Forecast Farmer Beatt Milo van Ordt Tally I. C Him Kent Man Lucian Aurratt Great Western Rev.o. J. Price Claims Court House Charles D. Knowlton Anog North Galena Ave Henrietta Lars Qchmidtw Achlin Pfeiffer Ailor, Clothier Shoe Clement C.H, Little & Co Freeport, Hi Nesis Zactek Tal G.H, Little & Co Jungkunz Man Glengarry Eben Holden Spenders Red Keggers W.j.young &Co F. Hildreth Hillmer
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