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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
5
Freeport Building and Loan Association announces the 4th Series matured May 1 and the 1st Series is now open for subscriptions. The system is promoted as a secure, well known savings method with strong return. Subscriptions invited with monthly payments of 50 cents per share, signed by F Hildreth, Secretary.
St. Petersburg dispatch: The parliamentary commission sent to Bialystok to investigate the massacre of Jews reports that mobs could have been stopped at any stage of rioting by energetic police and troop intervention.
Milford Ohio June 21 Special John M Pattison late governor of Ohio was buried after simple funeral services attended by high state officials party associates and friends from all parts of the country. His family was alone at the grave.
Freeport plans a Royal Palace No 2 of the Ancient Chaldeans to provide social clubs and monthly initiations. Frank Rogers and W C Jencks helped establish the Chicago based order and invite Master Masons to join. Initiations occur at the banquet hall with dues and dispensation set at 100 dollars.
The general within the organization describes social good fellowship and upright living as reasons for expansion from Chicago to Freeport. Freeport Consistory schedules its fall meeting for October 29 through November 1 with many candidates expected to receive degrees. A proposal to raise membership fee to 100 dollars will be considered.
A circuit court jury found Wim F Kevern guilty of a statutory charge brought by Ida Nickel of West Point township. The defendant faced a one year penitentiary sentence. R R Tiffany failed to sway the jury with a poll. A motion for a new trial will be argued Saturday morning. State's Attorney Burrell and Judge A J Clarity presided. The term closed with little business.
Fall River cotton manufacturers have granted operatives a fourteen percent wage increase effective July 2. About 25,000 workers will benefit from the raise, reflecting conditions in the local mills.
Paris reports the foreign office says China signed a treaty giving complete satisfaction to France for the massacre of six French Jesuit missionaries at Nan Chang Kiangsi province in February last year.
The Novoe Vremya dispatch reports three battalions mutinied yesterday but on seeing loyal regiments they abandoned the fight and returned to the barracks.
Secretary Goodspeed of the University of Chicago trustees announced that John D. Rockefeller donated 260000 dollars to the university. The gift was reported from Chicago on June 21 in a special dispatch.
Chicago June 21 generally fair tonight with showers in extreme north. Sun rose at 4 23 a m and sets at 7 40 p m.
Washington June 21 Special The lock type Panama canal bill passed in the senate this afternoon by a vote of 36 to 81.
Willian J. Bryan has arrived in Trondhjem on June 21 to attend the coronation, signaling his presence for the royal event and related ceremonies.
Closing board of trade quotes show July wheat 83 1 2 cents, July corn 52 1 2, July oats 39, July pork 17.20, lard 6.70 6.72, ribs 9.22. Union stock yards cattle 6,000 steady. beeves 4.00 to 6.05. cows heifers 1.40 to 5.10. stockers feeders 2.75 to 4.60. Hogs 82,000 weak to 6 lower. mixed butchers 6.30 to 6.65. good heavy 6.50 to 6.62. rough heavy 6.15 to 6.45. light 6.30 to 6.60. bulk sales 6.50 to 6.57. sheep 10,000 steady 4.75 to 6.25.
Summer officially entered today and the summer solstice is observed as the longest day. The city reports abnormal heat but cool, damp weather similar to October, delaying crops and straw hat sales as people prefer light overcoats to straw lids.
Word from Chicago reports the Shaffer family's youngest son, whose mother died recently, in a precarious typhoid fever state. The eldest son shows some improvement. Read the Journal's want column.
In Springfield Illinois on June 21 the supreme court refused leave to file a more complete record for Richard G Ivens who is condemned to hang for the murder of Mrs Bessie Hollister. The state board of pardons granted a hearing for a possible stay until October.
A Sunday afternoon meeting at the Y M C A auditorium will open at 3 o clock with special music by a male quartet and three talks by Freeport pastors on The Christian and His Bible The Christian and His Prayer and The Christian and His Testimony The event drew 150 attendees last Sunday and organizers expect a larger crowd next week All are invited to attend
J. M Der and a companion collided with a heavily loaded dray on Douglas Avenue near Chicago Street while traveling slowly. The impact damaged the car cap and water coolers, but the occupants escaped injury and were unharmed.
The Freeport Gas Machine company under S P Wallace has sealed a contract with the Stephenson county poor farm committee to install an individual cold process gas machine for lighting and cooking at the asylum the superintendent’s residence and related buildings. The company also operates a plant at Watertown state institution.
The Freeport Commandery Knights Templar held a commandery inspection and installed new officers. Retiring eminent commander Wm C Milner officiated. Appointments announced include Sword Bearer A Figeley Standard Bearer Ralph Rosenstiel Warder J B Munn and Tyler E L Stewart.
W H Yates longtime Brewster house resident was taken to Globe hospital this morning. Friends regret his feeble condition and hope for good results from the hospital’s treatment.
Jerry Sweeney returns after seven weeks visiting Ireland England Italy Switzerland and Germany. He invites would be travelers to seek him for practical Europe trip pointers and tips.
The Democratic county central committee will meet next Monday at 2 PM in the new Democratic club rooms to arrange the primaries and conduct other business.
Henry G. Cremer and Frank Weldon are established amp repairers well known in Freeport and vicinity and are trusted to provide first class work.
Ladies shoes described with hand turn soles and rubber heels priced at 81.50. Listing appears in an early 20th century catalog from E. and W. company dated June 21.
Bargain Friday sale on June 22 offers 10 percent cash discount on entire stock of Shoes Trunks and Valices at W O Wright and Son. Store emphasizes full stock availability with time limited offer.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a supreme beautifier that clears blackheads and stimulates the nervous system. Priced at 35 cents, by Joseph Emmiert.
Carpet cleaning service offered by A. M. Hoover with contact at phone number 308 for bookings and inquiries. Service emphasizes thorough cleaning and professional workmanship for households and small offices.
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