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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1906
Page
1
E J Mathes, among a group of 52 Americans leaving Mexico, reports Mexican servants and foreign wives fear poison and anti foreign sentiment. The movement is strongest in northern and central Mexico with a September uprising anticipated, possibly prompting U S military action across the border to protect citizens.
Washington July 21 Special American Ministers Merry and Combs advised the state department that Honduras Guatemala and Salvador have signed articles of peace Peace is to be established and the withdrawal of armies within three days disarmament in eight days exchange of prisoners release of political prisoners and general amnesty is recommended Any difficulties over the treaty and all future concrete complaints between the three countries shall be submitted to arbitration by the president of the United States and presidents of Mexico
Freeport Gas Light & Coke company expands to lay four inch mains along West Street from Elk to Grand and similar lines on Spring Street and South Galena avenue. The plan reduces street disruption by placing mains inside the curb and improves connections, with paving to follow and a new gas plant delayed until next year. A men’s meeting at the Y M C A with Rev. Campbell on Gods Gracious Attitude is announced for tomorrow 3:30 PM.
Shoshone July 21 Special Warner Moody town attorney was shot and killed in an ambush. Frank Anderson was wounded in the shoulder when he rushed from his tent after the shooting. Several gamblers suspected of operating a roulette or faro game were chased by an angry mob.
Saratoga N Y July 21 Special The Ancient Order of Hibernians concluded their national convention today electing President Matthew Cummings Boston Vice President John B Reafan St Paul Secretary James Carroll Columbus OH Assistant Treasurer John Quinn Joliet IL The article notes the officers chosen and ends with the list of names and cities
In Fulton Missouri on July 21 special edition the jury acquitted Edmund Bailey a coal miner of murdering his employer Jay Lauder a wealthy coal operator. Bailey fired at Lauder over alleged relations with Mrs Bailey and was discharged.
In Paris on July 21 Major Alfred Dreyfus wearing full rank uniform received the cross of a chevalier of the Legion of Honor in the presence of a distinguished military assemblage.
Chicago closing board quotes show Sept wheat 765, Sept corn 494, Sept oats 38234, Sept pork 17.30, Sept lard 8.85, Sept ribs 9.15. At Union Stock Yards cattle 500 unchanged, beeves 4.00 to 6.40, cows and heifers 1.25 to 5.40, stockers feeders 2.60 to 4.20, hogs 10,000 steady, mixed butchers 6.35 to 6.80, good heavy 6.40 to 6.82, rough heavy 6.10 to 6.35, tight 6.45 to 6.85, sheep 3s 5.00 to 5.78.
Knights of Pythias Freeport Lodge No 453 to hold a meeting in the castle hall Monday evening for business and work. Knights are cordially invited to attend.
The Martha Washington Thimble club will hold an important meeting Tuesday afternoon at K. G. hall in the Fry block. Guests will be welcome and a good time is assured for all attendees.
William Frankenberger of 106 Grove faces trial in Judge Marvin's court this afternoon after a change of venue from Justice Witte's court. Florence Holmes traveled to Sterling for a visit this afternoon.
The Rockford Knitting Company representative did not appear by 3 30 PM to finalize arrangements for moving the factory to the city. He had been shown the Gibler building on Hicks Avenue, but has not committed. Rumors suggest Belvidere may be the chosen relocation, despite efforts by the local Business Men's Association to attract the plant.
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs Charles M Wheel died at 1 30 this morning after a weeks long illness heart trouble caused death He was born February 21 and was five months old The funeral will be at 1 30 Sunday at the parents home Rev O J Price officiating Interment in the city cemetery
Funeral services were held this morning at 9:20 from St Marys Roman Catholic Church with High Mass led by Rev Br Daniel Croke and assisted by Rev Rt Kalvelage and Rev Fr Griffin. Pallbearers included John O Mara Thomas McGrath Jerry Sweeney John Scanlan O Richards and F J O Rouke. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery. Out of town attendees included Mrs Koutgbenis of Chicago Mrs H Redijona of Racine and Mr and Mrs James Cavanaugh of Elkhorn among others from Dodgeville and Madison.
William He Guy, a longtime Illinois Central conductor, tends a ten foot high corn patch behind his West Freeport home. Neighbors and passing farmers note his crop dwarfs theirs while he has long watched the railroad line corn along the tracks and finally perfected a method that outpaces local fields.
An adjourned meeting was held with President Bergman presiding. All members attended except C F Hildreth who was out of the city. The board allowed interest on school bonds and discussed staffing and salaries for the coming season, but no definite decisions were made.
Freeport prohibitionists met with Stephenson county fair directors to consider a proposal for a Prohibition chautauqua during fair week. The chautauqua management seeks 400 from the association, while one director favored a plan to redirect the funds to the fair.
Several insurance companies operating in Freeport have not paid the newly imposed city tax. They will receive additional days to settle the debt, after which they risk disbarment from further business in Freeport if payment is not made.
Anna Sullivan of Chicago is the guest of Freeport friends during her stay.
Chicago medium Madame Brunswick will return to this city next Monday. A. A. Roberts, Flor ence township assessor, had business with the board of review today. Miss Louella Ohlendorf returns from two weeks with her Florence uncle. Mrs. Johnson Ward and Ruth go to Galena for several weeks. James Grant of Wm. Walton Nephews clothing will vacation in Madison a week. Pearl Willing returns to Chicago after visiting her mother. William Koenig returns from Chicago with furniture stock. Carl A. Dahleen of the Galesburg Y M C A visited today and will head home tonight via Savanna.
Winslow plans a large soldiers reunion on Wednesday August 1 with Gen Edwin H Buck Illinois GA R department commander and Col Lawler past commander in chief among speakers. The Winslow Register band and local quartet will perform and a free dinner for all veterans is featured. A special train from Freeport departs 8:50 am with excursion rates and a grand evening dance after.
George Goldberg a well dressed man claiming to be a Kern-Williams Grocery representative of Chicago was arrested in Burlington on a swindle charge. He possessed contracts offering positions with the Chicago firm to Burlington and Fort Madison residents and aimed to collect advance fees. He is sought in Quincy TL and other points, suspected of wide confidence man operations.
An elderly Freeport resident Samuel Bowers at Mechanic and Spring streets is reported very low today. The daughter of William Mills, bitten on the face by a dog days ago, is rapidly improving.
John Parkinson of Stockton is a rural mail carrier who rides a motor bicycle to cover a twenty-five mile route in about two hours, saving time and reducing expenses.
Claude K. Resh transfers to Isaiah M. and Arthur J. Resh a lot in Waterman and Hyde’s addition for 44 dollars. James M. Hineline sells lot 16 in block 2 Park Heights to Otto Hier for 326 dollars.
Madame Brunswick, celebrated medium, to perform at 30 Chicago Street starting Monday July 28. The sale features a large assortment of new, stylish items for 369, offered by E. and W clearing gale co. The text contains garbled remnants of a sale notice or event advertisement.
A notice from Madison records the marriage license authorization for Richard Bathke and Ida Porsinske. The couple is listed as engaged to wed in the city, with license details from the local clerical office. The notice confirms legal eligibility to marry under applicable civic procedures.
A torpid Hyer causes blockaded bowels until Dr. King's New Life Pills awaken proper action. The pleasant and effective cure for Constipation prevents Appendicitis and tones up the system. 25 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.
An advertisement promotes Canadian lands as the safest investment. It claims Canadian lands are the best and urges buyers to travel with William Clement, noted to have made Canada famous in the region. Prospective land buyers are invited to meet him every Tuesday.
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