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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1905
Page
5
Freeport Telephone Exchange Co announces improved long distance service to Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Michigan and Indiana at reduced rates. Obtainable from local exchange or at the Y M C A building. Service advertised as first class with broad regional reach.
Winslow & Co. advertises cut prices on tan shoes and Oxfords for ladies and men. Ladies' $2.50 Oxfords drop to $1.95, men's $4.00 Oxfords or shoes to $2.86, and $3.00 Oxfords to $2.25. Also offers cheap rates on misses children and boys shoes.
In Fall River Massachusetts on July 17 the union cotton weavers formally demanded restoration of the pre July 1 1904 wage scale from the Cotton Manufacturing association, with officials to decide after talks with the Manufacturers' association. Public sentiment favors no new strike as some manufacturers have pledged not to renew the old scale. Weavers insist current prices are too high to honor contracts without an advance.
In St Paul and Minneapolis nine drownings and three heat deaths occurred within 24 hours ending this morning. U.S. reports say Chicago reached 93 degrees at noon and New York faced a renewed heat wave with record heat after a brief end to recent suffering.
Counsel for several prominent railroads appeared in court here today to answer the complaint by the Interstate Commerce Commission accusing them of failing to obey orders to remove a two cent advance on yellow pine rates. The line names include Illinois Central Mobile and Ohio Alabama and Vicksburg Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas and Louisville and Nashville.
A tornado struck the steamboat Clyde Stillwater near Minnesiska between Winona and Wanrasua causing it to overturn and sink in eighteen feet of water. The crew escaped unharmed.
Carcadd July 17 Special dispatch reports police were removed from wagons of firms hit by the teamsters strike. Specially guarded routes will be used to reach all freight stations.
Kuhn, Loeb and Company closed subscriptions for a new Japanese loan of $50,000,000, equal to one third of the recent issue. The balance goes to England and Germany. Semi annual interest on the bonds is payable January 10 and July 10 each year.
Amile Arton, a principal figure in the Panama canal scandal, was found dead in his apartments this morning in circumstances suggesting suicide. The case shadows ongoing probes and draws renewed attention to the era’s financial and political turmoil.
Weather outlook for Gutcago on July 17 reports fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with continued high temperatures. The snippet also advertises Holistar's Rocky Mountain Tea and Solt's soda fountain drinks, plus a local concert at Taylor's Park and a health note about Fred Propp recovering from a two week illness.
Promoters Howard Wagner and Frank Balles propose opening a bank on Galena Street named The Galena Street Bank. They seek a prime corner site, aiming for a state or private bank with conservative policy and strong local patronage from merchants and farmers.
Open air event features Saengerbund chorus Haydn Heavens Are Telling Nightingale and Rose, Freeport Orchestra under Geo Mannon, and a sixty piece Grand Band led by Robert Gibler. Proceeds aim to defray prior Jubilee deficit. program lists many items and ensembles in detail.
Large crowd attended Embury yesterday morning and evening. A magical program featured a well rendered selection by the vested choir. Praise poured in for Mrs Shelp Miss Porter and Alfred Huvefer. Ada Porter of Chicago, a gold medalist from the American Conservatory of Music, drew acclaim for her voice and range. She will be warmly welcomed at Embury.
A horse from the W. Washburn livery stable bolted on Pleasant street evening striking a buggy occupied by Mrs. Frank Garreth and Miss Myrtle Hawks. The horse fled, then swerved and jumped the fence in front of Peter Fauble’s residence. The occupants were thrown but sustained only scare and minor injuries.
McFarland Wisconsin attracts a large number of Freeporters this year as a popular summer resort. Farmer Alderman W. T. Rawleigh and family will go up tomorrow and stay all summer. F E Furst Charlie H W Green Harry Barber and Joseph Scott returned from McFarland this afternoon.
Miss M. J. Stees, M. D., long practicing in this city, has relocated to Chicago and opened an office in room 801 Savings Bank building. The modern office is designed for her convenience as she seeks a larger field after building a fine practice in Freeport.
Henry Fie of Forreston accepts a position at the C A Mc Namiara shoe store to succeed Arthur Drener. Though young, Fie brings years of business experience gained with his father in a large Forreston store and is highly recommended by local business leaders.
F A Read announces a midsummer clearing sale in a large advertisement in today's paper. The store offers attractive offerings with prices designed to move stock quickly.
William I. Brandt sells lot 5 block 4 Dawson's addition to Leah Askey for 1275 dollars. George H. Davis buys from F. W. Slecke lot 7 block 6 Chas. Ja. Meyer addition for 775 dollars.
The city council meets tonight with no agenda items of note foreseen and a brief session possible unless unexpected developments arise.
Joyful news from Emporia Kansas as Mr and Mrs J S Dawson welcome an eight pound boy Their Freeport friends join in sending warm congratulations and best wishes.
The Oak Street Evangelical church Sunday school holds a picnic tomorrow at Riverside park. Busses depart the church at 8 00, 9 00, and 9 30 oclock.
Freeport lodge No 468 Knights of Pythias will meet this evening for installation and work in the second and third degrees. All knights are cordially invited to attend.
Frances J. Boura of Pecatonica and Miss Fannie Lawler of Freeport received a marriage license Saturday in Rockford.
George P. Braun a wealthy butterine manufacturer died at his Lake Geneva summer home after a two month illness. Mrs. M Schilling of the city, his niece, and her daughter Emma traveled to Chicago to attend his funeral at Graceland chapel at 1 30 this afternoon. Home baking at Salt's Chocolate Shop on Stephenson Street.
Remains of Fred Russ recovered after drowning in the Bad river near Fort Pierre. Simon Siefert brought the body to Pierre and the funeral was held at Miss Eleanor Barber's home, with Odd Fellows, veterans and carpenters’ union members in attendance. The coroner ruled accidental drowning after an inquest.
The Oak Street Sunday School plans a Riverside Park picnic with bus departures from the church at 9 and 10. An afternoon boat ride is offered, and a Saengerbund concert is set for Taylor's Park tonight. Geo B Turnsaure is taking instrument orders.
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