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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1905
Page
5
The Freeport coal dealer promotes hard coal sales citing rapid business growth and a liberal discount for summer orders. They invite inspections of stock and promise delivery to suit customers, showing ongoing commitment to improved service.
An advertising pitch markets insect powder guns and various pest remedies. It lists powders and chemicals such as Pure Persian Insect Powder, White Hellebore, Slug Shot, Quassia, Parig Green, Disulphide of Carbon, Stearns Electric Paste, and Moth Balls. The brief warns that the bedbug cure never fails.
The national reunion of the United Confederate Veterans opens in Lewisville Kentucky with veterans from southern states and others. General Stephen D Lee leads as commander in chief with escort from the Columbus riflemen. Miss Carria Peyton Wheeler is sponsor with maids Lena Swift Clara Hall and Harriet Crabtree among others. Key vote proposes constitutional amendment to designate headquarters by the general commanding and to provide a home for ex confederate veterans archives.
In Grreano June 14 special report two non union Detroit men J. H. Raymond and William Perry were found asphyxiated in their hotel room. Raymond is dead and Perry probably will die. It is unclear whether the gas was turned on accidentally or not.
In YTooumoarr Missouri on June 14 Mrs George Campbell wife of a ranchman shot and killed her five children before taking her own life. The tragedy occurred in a rural home prompting investigation by local authorities.
Senator Dolliver presented to President Roosevelt a memorial from delegates of a Norwegian musical festival in Fort Dodge Iowa urging recognition of Norway's diplomatic and consular officers. The request aims to honor the foreign service appointments and strengthen relations between the two nations.
June 11 closing board of trade quotes July wheat 887 July corn 2 lg July oats 3034 k4 July pork 12.52 55 July ribs 7.22 25 July lard 7.40 Union stock yards market June 13 cattle 22 000 10 to 20 lower Good to prime 5.50 to 6.38 Poor to medium 4.00 to 5.40 stockers 2.75 6 4.80 hogs 23 000 steady Mixed butchers 5.25 to 5.40 Good to choice heavy 6.30 to 5.40 Rough heavy 4.60 to 6 Light 5.25 to 3.40 Sheep 18 000 steady 4.50 to 5.25.
Generally fair tonight and Thursday in Chicago with local thunderstorms likely. Warm conditions continue, with the forecast showing continued high temperatures and unsettled late activity possible.
Riverside Park camp meetings draw large attendance and rising spiritual power. Mrs. Rose Potter Crist will preach tomorrow at 2 30 and 8 p m with services at 10 40. All are invited.
Millions chase health fads from one extreme to another yet a simple diet and regular bowels with Dr. King’s New Life Pills offer prompt relief. Liver and stomach troubles fade with a quick care regimen. 25c at Joseph Emmert’s drug store, guaranteed.
June 14 dispatches report Japan opposes Paris as a venue for peace plenipotentiaries citing Russia's ally France and great distance from Japan. Tokyo favors a venue nearer the theater of war while other circles in Germany and Europe deem peace prospects remote amid Japanese offensives in Manchuria and continued Russian resistance.
A circuit court jury found Art Young guilty of burglary and larceny for robbing Frank Miller’s Arcade addition home after a chase. His attorneys seek a new trial. George Peyton pleaded guilty to petty larceny and received sixty days in jail and a $100 fine. B&O Brewery paid $100 for selling liquor to minors. The Curtiss suit against Al Herbig over selling liquor to a minor was settled with Herbig paying costs and $125 to the parents.
The Grand Opera House hosts the senior class play Mr Bob by Rachel Baker next Wednesday evening. A bright comedy never heard in Freeport features Charles Mc Cool and his cousin Kitty whose tricks entangle him in a laughable misadventure as he struggles to explain his visit.
Reverend C Neitz AM a eight year resident of Japan presents an illustrated talk on Japan tonight at 4 oclock at Salem Evangelical church The lecture features colored stereopticon views and covers the land customs and people Admission is 5 cents for adults and 1 cent for children under 12
Assessor Franz completed the Freeport township assessment and reported real estate and personal valuations rising by 194070 and 23918 respectively. The overall increase will add about 10000 to the township's revenue for the year. In other real estate activity, Winters sold lot 7 of subdivision lot 11, block 30 Knowlton's second addition to Arthur F. Winters for 750. Dr A McMillan sold to Anna Huber a lot in Waterman and Hyde's addition for 1365.
During a Northwest trip I secured farm mortgage loans and offer only loans funded with my own money. I can show idle money what I have and invest or not. Farm mortgage loans are my specialty and with years of business connections I can secure more to replace what I dispose of, for reasonable remuneration.
The Port girls presented a program praised by a discerning audience. Miss Barnist trained at home with Kerlin Spry and Stoddard while Miss Owingley studied with Coller and Aronson. The conservatory will reopen in September with strong prospects for next year.
Mrs. Jacob Decklar’s mother Mrs. Bender died in Scribner Nebraska after a paralytic stroke at eighty eight. The remains will arrive at McConnell and burial is planned at Belleview cemetery with Mrs. Decklar attending. Surviving children include Mrs. Decklar and Mrs. Reece and Mrs. Killion plus a Missouri brother. The notice notes former Red Oak area residence.
On and after Sunday next June 11 the Pennsylvania Short Line will run its New York trains from Chicago. The New York Special leaves 8000 m arrives New York 8 16 am Time 23 hours 15 minutes Extra fare 0 14 The Keystone Express leaves 10 05 am arrives New York 8 00 pm Time 28 hours Differential fare train The Manhattan Limited leaves 11 00 pm arrives New York 12 noon Time 24 hours Extra fare 1 00 The Pennsylvania Special leaves 9 p m arrives New York 3 45 am Time 15 hours Extra fare 5 0 The Atlantic Express leaves 11 p m arrives New York 8 15 pm Time 28 hours No extra fare The Pennsylvania Limited leaves 6 80 p m arrives New York nyw6 p m Time 28 hours Extra fare 5 0 For full information address Rev RK Thompson P A 87 Michigan St Milwaukee Weir
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