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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
5
An odd ad claims an insect powder gun with effective ammunition for common pests. It lists items like Pure Persian Insect Powder, White Hellebore, Paris Green, and other chemicals for roses, currants, potatoes, ants, and pests, ending with a “Bed-hug Cure” claim.
Washington reports indicate official circles hint at progress toward an armistice between Japan and Russia. In St. Petersburg dispatches, three Japanese columns move parallel to the coast northeast of Korea, converging toward Possiet Bay near Vladivostok. A large fleet of transports has sailed from Genoa for Vladivostok.
President Roosevelt arrived by special train in Worcrimsima Worchester Massachusetts at 9 28 this morning. A citizen committee greeted him and extended welcome to the state and city. After a brief address he received the degree of Doctor of Laws from the university authorities.
A poison letter offering $2,000 for supplying the murder substance was received by the state prison superintendent. Mary A. Rogers, the woman condemned for her husband’s murder, faces execution Friday. The letter, dated Wimpsor Vermont, highlights threats against the prisoner and potential bribery to obtain the poison.
In a pistol confrontation early today between alleged safe blowers and police, Patrolman William McGeogegan was fatally injured. Suspect John Maloney was wounded in the stomach and leg, while companion John O Hern was captured.
SPRINGFIELD June 21 Special It was announced that Governor Deneeh intends to reprieve Johann Hoch convicted of wife murder for a week to permit carrying the case before the supreme court.
June 21 closing market quotations for July wheat corn and oats along with July pork ribs lard and hog futures. Union Stock Yard cattle hogs stockers and sheep prices with ranges and shifts in values as reported from Ogurcaco.
Partly cloudy with possible showers south tonight and southeast Miurs day cooler conditions expected.
A large attendance is expected at the silver medal contest this Friday evening. Renowned musical talents have been secured to intersperse the elocutionary selections. Programs will appear tomorrow. Do not forget the date, Friday evening, June 23.
An old advertisement touts Honlister's Rocky Mountain Tea as liquid electricity that reaches every part of the body, claiming to renew strength vigor and health for 5 cents. Joseph Emimert offers the product and suggests buying graduation presents at Brown N & Dolly Sevr H.1bd tw.
A large Freeport audience praised the Freeport High School class day program featuring the play Mr Bob and a strong senior mantle speech. Miss Mary OConnor and Mr Warren Madden led the comedy with Miss Madge Furry, Mr Walter Vantsmeier, and others delivering polished performances. The high school orchestra under Prof Hewint provided notable musical interludes, and the audience left impressed by the youth, energy, and cohesive staging. The programwill repeat tonight followed by a dancing party.
The Second Presbyterian Sabbath school annual picnic will be at Globe park on Monday June 26. Bus departure times will be announced in church and Sabbath school on Sunday. Women of the church are asked to meet Thursday evening at 7 o clock in the church parlor to arrange provisions. Prayer meeting begins at 7:11 and ends in time for attendees to go to the high school commencement.
A fragmented license to wed list includes names such as Edward BE Dolen of Freeport Francescu Ratz Freeport Charles 8 Berryman Lizzie Hamann of Chicago Herman Grape of West Point Magdazine Kuck Cora A. Bixter of Freeport and Clarence C. Jones of Lockport.
The chief of police in Portage Wisconsin issues a circular reporting 190 suits of various colors and sizes and 200 dozen hosiery stolen from a merchandise car. Residents are asked to notify Chief of Police Sweeney if any attempt is made to dispose of the goods locally.
The marriage of Miss Hdna Hineline formerly of this city to George Clark will take place June 28 at Sherwood North Dakota. Miss Hineline has resided in Sherwood since last fall and has many Freeport friends who extend their congratulations.
In a promotional item, Dr King’s New Life Pills are urged as quick relief for liver and stomach troubles aiding regular bowels. Ads note 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store and advertise July park privileges via Charles F. Franz. Palmer restaurant rebrands as Hotel Freeport at 7 Galena Street. boarding at $4 per week.
A circuit court verdict, likely for $10,000, condemns a railroad for not stopping trains at passenger destinations, causing Mrs. Skerr’s death after a journey to Waddams Grove. Four or five days of testimony, expert medical input, and a new trial motion preceded the ruling. The article also covers courthouse lawn improvements debated by Sheriff McCool and the board, noting legal opinions on custody and authority.
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