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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
6
A small advertisement extols consistent business practices with claims of good goods, low prices, prompt service, and courteous treatment. It asserts the store adheres to these methods and invites customers to make it their regular purchasing place, promising satisfaction from every standpoint.
The 4th Series matured May 1 and the 51st Series is now open for subscriptions. The Building and Loan system is presented as a secure, well known savings method with an excellent return. Subscriptions invited with monthly payments of 60 cents per share. Secretary OG F Hildreth.
In Kansas City on June 22 Judge McPherson sentenced Swift & Co Cudahy Packing Armour Packing Nelson Morris & Co and the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad to pay 15000 each for conceding and accepting rebates on shipments. Freight broker George L Thomas of New York was fined 6000 and four months in prison. Tom s clerk L B Taggart received 4000 and three months. Appeals filed with stay until June 29.
Washington June 22 The Senate adopted a joint resolution expressing horror at reports of a massacre of Hebrews in Russia based on race and religion and offering heartfelt sympathy to those bereaved by the tragedy.
Paducah Kentucky report says a massive blaze wiped out Golconda Illinois business blocks leaving the town with no adequate insurance and losses around one hundred thousand dollars. The fire is described as beyond control with the entire city in danger.
By unanimous vote the Western Federation of Miners rejected the Ohio and Illinois coal miners affiliated with the United Mine Workers of America for admission to the federation.
In Chicago federal court today June 22 Alexander Dowie testified that the soldier said to be his father and killed in the Crimean War is a “creature mind” of the claimant John Alexander Dowie.
Jefferson City Missouri Governor Folk grants a respite to Mrs Aggie Myers and Frank Hottman to September 3 delaying the planned June 29 execution. The men and woman were condemned for murder and faced hanging.
Partly cloudy with possible showers tonight or Saturday in Chicago. Sunrise at 4 23 a m and sunset at 7 40 p m.
Chicago June 22 closing board of trade quotations for July wheat corn hogs pork lard and ribs. Union stock yards prices show cattle steady at $4.00 to $6.00 per cwt beef and veal. hogs steady near yesterday's best at $6.30 to $6.65. sheep at $4.75 to $3.25 per head.
Walter Putnam and family prepared to move to Milwaukee to join the graduate exercises as their son completes his class. They left this afternoon bearing best wishes for a bright future. Mr. and Mrs. Putnam have long resided in Freeport and will be missed by many friends.
Richard Ivens was executed today for the January murder of Bessie Hollister in Chicago. The victim, attacked with a wire around the neck, was found behind Ivens’ stable and Ivens confessed to police and the coroner. His mother and brother Harold were among the last visitors as he spent a restless last day.
L A Herrick returned from Peoria where he attended the first annual convention of the Illinois Independent Telephone association. It was the largest gathering of independent owners and operators in the state, with next week’s Chicago national convention expected to surpass it. F Dagger of Ottawa spoke on Telephone Competition vs Monopoly. Miss Barnes of the Springfield exchange presented on Discipline in the Switchroom.
Chicago educators and publishers face a criminal case in Justice Roths court. Romanto Miller Jr of the American School of Correspondence linked to Armour Institute is charged with conspiracy for allegedly obtaining books used in the correspondence course and trade secrets by fraud. Defendants plan counter charges of conspiracy and blackmail. case set for Tuesday.
A large crowd from Freeport attended a Damascus picnic hosted by the Kuriners association. Morning speeches by B. H. Wyman of Sycamore on Good Roads followed by H. C. Auman of Cedarville and BE D. Herbert of Freeport. Afternoon athletic events and an evening river excursion to Damascus hill with refreshments.
Patent remedy advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Teg as the greatest beautifier and nerve stimulator. Claims remove facial blemishes and fading loveliness with a 35 cent price attributed to Joseph Emmert.
The short note describes a product line with small size footwear. It highlights a fit design and soft sole emphasis. No dates or organizations are specified.
The Freeport High School Alumni Association hosts a banquet and ball for the class of 1906 at the Masonic temple tonight. Four hundred covers are set with more expected as visiting alumni arrive. tickets are available from Walter Pfender.
A large crowd gathered at Edward Grant shop on Exchange Street to view the first car from Shoemaker Manufacturing of Freeport. The specially made vehicle features a red gear, a bright green body with black and gold moulding and high praise for its appearance. Two more cars are under construction at the Arcade factory and will soon be in service.
The U B church will host a 6 50 program next Sabbath with Mae Branen leading an instrumental duet and Misses Ednn and 8 isko Bruee. Congregation APEICMAN pastor scripture reading selections Sunbeam Church reading Attie Branen selection Prof. J P Landis male quartet. Everyone invited.
An appreciative audience greeted Prof Landis at the First U B Church last evening. The sermon titled The Finished Work of Christ was delivered and a change of subject was noted for this evening with The Greatest Work of the World. The message aimed to aid all Christian people, especially new converts, and was warmly welcomed.
A reception at the Second Presbyterian Church will honor those who united last Sabbath and those planning to join soon. All new converts are urged to attend, along with older members and friends, for an interesting program and a welcoming evening.
Members of Husn temple 108 D.O. K. K. urged to attend drill at 7 30 at K P hall then proceed to Lexington hall for maneuvers. The notice stresses a cool evening for training and hopes full company turnout.
Illinois Central brakeman C. R. Werlin was injured aboard an engine at Perryville. He slipped while trying to alight, cutting his right knee an inch long and suffering facial and arm bruises along with a severe knee and hip strain.
The Dixon Baptist association will hold its 1906 annual meeting at Savanna on June 26 27 and 28 with Rev. James A. Pierce of the Sterling Baptist church as moderator. Delegates from across northern Illinois are expected and a great time is anticipated.
A kindergarten closed for vacation after a Thursday morning party for the children. The event featured a pretty gathering with games and a luncheon. Miss Edith Chrisler assisted with arrangements.
Crowds packed Trondhjem Cathedral as Haakon VII and Queen Maud, daughter of England's king, were crowned. Foreign envoys including Charles Graves and US Navy Lt. Com. Gibbons attended amid bells, choirs, and a mix of regal display and democratic solemnity.
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