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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1906
Page
5
Jefferson City Mo June 19 Special The supreme court overruled the motion for a rehearing in the case of Mrs Agie Myers who was sentenced to be hanged on June 29 for the murder of her husband Governor Folk announced plans to grant a respite on Friday to allow time for an investigation into the case facts
Philadelphia June 19 Special John Joseph Kean kidnapper of Little Freddie Muth was held to the grand jury which returned a true bill against him He received an immediate trial and was convicted and sentenced to twenty years He went to the penitentiary within twenty four hours of his arrest
Aldermen approved a salary raise for the police and firemen and for the street superintendent, debated health officer pay, and authorized sidewalk and street macadam work. The Freeport Public Library annual report was presented, showing expenditures and circulation gains, with a new five cent weekly rental for popular books. Other items included paving contracts, a crossing over Illinois Central tracks, hydrant requests, and a plan for docked pay for nonreporting police.
The House committee on appropriations voted a favorable report on the Watson bill authorizing an annual $50,000 appropriation to pay the president's traveling expenses and those of guests he may invite.
Madison June 19 Walter L Houser was held for trial on bribery charges. His bond was set at 2000 and furnished.
Elgin Illinois reports butter holding at 20 cents per pound. Weekly sales amount to 679000 pounds.
Chicago forecast calls for showers and cooler temperatures tonight. Sunrise at 4 23, sunset at 7 40 with the day trending toward unsettled conditions and pleasant afternoon clearance.
July wheat 82.37, July corn 51.34, July oats 39.3, July pork 17.00, July lard 8.80, July ribs 9.40. Union Stock Yards: Cattle 8,500 steady. Beves 4.00 6.05. Cows Heifers 1.50 6.15. Stockers Feeders 2.65 4.60. Hogs 18,000 weak to shade lower. Mixed butchers 6.40 6.70. Good heavy 6.57 6.67. Rough heavy 6.40 6.50. Light 6.40 6.62. Bulk 6.57 6.65. Sheep 15,000 steady 4.50 4.15.
The second annual Freeport High School Alumni association banquet and ball will be held at the Masonic temple Friday at 7 o'clock. Alumni and school faculty or board members may attend, with tickets obtainable from Walter Pfender at the State Bank.
The case of Mitchel Wilcoxon versus his brother Thomas Wilcoxon is being heard in the circuit court today over the redivision of their father’s estate. Local officials and witnesses are listed as part of the proceedings.
A vintage advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a great beautifier and nerve stimulant. It claims to remove blackheads and drive away beauty ills, promising fading loveliness restoration for 35 cents.
Frank Brennan offers cash for second-hand books and private collections. Contact during office hours at the Journal office for appraisal and purchase arrangements.
Semi annual water rents are due at the company office. June 30 is the due date with July 1st Sunday. A 10 percent discount applies to bills paid in advance. Office hours extended from June 25 through 30 to accommodate payments.
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