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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
4
Bargain notice highlights large reductions on elegante organ dies priced as low as twenty five cents per yard. Sale emphasizes quality fabrics now discounted to attract customers to view remaining stock and compare prices.
A fragment notes pricing or grading levels with thirty five and thirty seven cent values. No clear event or entities identified.
A humorous verse fragment from Tipptincott's mocks a coinless couple riding a hatless, motionless wagon toward joy. The man’s purse is empty and he offers a boneless cod meal while their wild ride parodies modern gadgets and parental restraint without explicit detail.
A Washington Star quote notes the author’s lack of broader success stems from publishers avoiding contradicting his precise writing. The publisher remarks readers do not advertise him by opposing his claims, highlighting a paradox of his enduring accuracy.
An excerpt resembles a playful tale about a wolf with vivid eyes. It invokes a storytelling voice and questions whether the creature is real or staged, reflecting a newspaper style of curiosities and wonder.
A Lippincott's quip contrasts Richman who boasts two plus two makes five with Poorman who argues two plus two must make three for the poor. The poem-like exchange critiques wealth disparity and social value through satirical dialogue.
The Cleveland Leader quotes a quip about barber revenge on the street, noting one man cuts another’s hair to settle scores with bin for similar acts. The brief exchange highlights humorous street talk about barbering and payback.
A fragment from the Baltimore American features a playful exchange about a “scrap” of evidence and a pun involving Lapland. The brief dialogue references Shumber land and a maternal question, illustrating a light local humor item from the era.
A warm baseball rivalry between Rockford and Dixon leads to a decisive third game on neutral turf. Each side holds a 1-1 record, with Freeport the likely venue to ensure fairness, though the exact date is not yet set.
Indications show a large majority of Chicago loss claimants will accept the 60 percent offer to purchase claims by the Freeport receiver. Two thirds of San Francisco claimants have agreed and over half of 188 claimants outside San Francisco. If enough assent by August 10, a court authorization will be sought in Freeport on August 12.
The funeral for Patrick Hannon was held at 9 o'clock from his daughter Mrs John Benz’s Madison street home. Services followed at St Mary’s church with Rev Father Griffin officiating and interment at St Mary’s cemetery. Grandsons Charles, Frank, John Benz, John Hannon, Ed Hogan and Ben Mullady served as pallbearers.
Douglas Pattison of Freeport denies reports in several Chicago papers that he is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor. He says there is absolutely no truth to the claim, that he is not now a candidate, and does not expect to be later.
The funeral of the late Charles J. Siems was held this afternoon from his Delaware street home at 1 30 and a half hour later from the German Reformed church. Rev Traeger officiated with interment in the city cemetery. Pallbearers were Jacob Maurer Henry Keller Henry Miechkehoefer George Stenzhorn Julius Schlegel and Karl Vochman.
Chief Henry Silk warns readers that disturbances in city parks will be prosecuted. The police chief says enforcement will be strict and every offender will face legal action to curb the misconduct in public spaces.
R H Russell of Rockford was driving down Exchange Street when a tire struck a sharp object and exploded. The blast was heard for a block and frightened a nearby horse hitched nearby.
The report lists Chicago Board of Trade quotes for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Ribs and Lard with closing board figures for Sept. contracts and Union Stock Yards data showing cattle hogs and sheep prices. A policeman recalls a Sunday street trick where a woman drops a handkerchief to lure coins and a man snatches the money.
A collage of short curiosities reports elevators in New York garages, a London medical claim about automobiling aiding sleep, Queensland opals, a Paris sale of Louis XV tapestry furniture, a Ballarat grave vein of gold, and Bagley naval station naming. It notes Zululand oyster beds, a Tooradin octopus tangle, a lightning strike on a Winstead chicken house, a Newburyport horse operating a fountain valve, Birch mountain turtle with 1870 initials, Boone’s powder horn, gendered views on marriage, Constantine cave wonders, Yonkers baseball arrest sparking a rest-day law debate, and notes on naval safety devices, German emperor traits, a West Virginia reader’s literacy feat, Beecher memorial plans, and a Danish-Norwegian royal quip about kingship.
We thank friends and especially the people for assistance and sympathy in our late bereavement. Mk. and Mags. GEO. HOMAN.
The band will perform Thursday evening at Highland continuing a run of concerts. Large crowds attended yesterday afternoon and evening, with strong appeal drawing many residents.
The Daily Journal notes delivery to any part of the city for 10 cents a week, inviting readers to subscribe or arrange home delivery.
A scrambled list of August events and shows outlines dates for circuses campmeetings and theater acts at various venues including Grand Opera House and Riverside Park with performances by Trust Busters Uncle St Haskins Missouri Girl Tempest and Sunshine Poor Relation The Cow Puncher Thoroughbred Tramp Sex Against Sex The Royal Chef As Told in the Hills Choir Singer Volunteer Organist Toyland Country Kid Berry's Minstrels Under Southern Skies Our New Minister Nettie the Wait My Wife's Family starting Aug 8 through Sept 26.
Lee Boyer of Seward sues the Illinois Central Railroad in Winnebago County Circuit Court for 10000 claiming a buggy collision with a train last winter at Illinois Central tracks hurled him from the track injuring his left leg and causing permanent loss of muscular control in his right arm. Plaintiff, son of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Boyer, was treated at St Francis Hospital. case set for October term.
Dubuque Telegraph reports the Hofels, a tramp couple from Minneapolis, walked nearly to Dubuque in search of work after the husband, a tailor, was injured on the job and discharged. The wife endured swollen feet and exhaustion, aided by a city matron, before resuming a trek toward Freeport to find employment. The case is described as unusually pitiful.
Mr S E Raines superintendent of city schools travels to DeKalb to attend the Western Division executive committee of the Northern Illinois Teachers association where he will review summer session work by local teachers. He will then proceed to Terre Haute and Sullivan Indiana to handle business matters for a little over two weeks.
Real estate transfers filed in the circuit court clerk office include a deed signed by the late Mrs Johan a Kuehner conveying the old Kuehner property on Stephenson street to Robert D Kuehner. A separate transfer shows William Leibergazelle selling part lot 7 southwest quarter section 7 Florence township for 300 dollars.
Teachers’ examinations that were scheduled for the first Saturday of the month have been postponed to Friday August 16 due to the absence of Superintendent Grove.
The building committee of the Will Paint County board of supervisors will receive bids until 12 o'clock noon on August 10 for painting the county jail.
Ladies shoes offered in two price ranges at a clearance sale. Pat ent Oxfords and other footwear sold at reduced prices with a final sale price of one dollar. Store details listed for contact.
A gold watch was found at Taslor's park entrance and the finder should return it to this office for a reward. Also classified items advertise laborers with good wages, repairs, and a local business address.
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