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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1906
Page
1
Springfield Ohio reports that Mark M. Davis a brakeman shot by two African American men led to two nights of rioting. He died early today as authorities investigate the case and seek suspects.
Illinois forecast calls for generally fair conditions in the south while the north sees light snow tonight. Cold air moves in with lower temperatures. Sun rose at 6 32 a m and will set at 5 53 p m.
Closing board of trade quotations show May wheat at 7 85 cents, May corn 4 25, May oats 3 0, May pork 8 15 42, May lard 7 80, May ribs 8 15 17. Union stock yards cattle 300 steady, beeves 3 80 to 6 30, cows heifers 1 60 to 5 05, stockers feeders 2 75 to 4 75, hogs 15 000 up 5 to 10, mixed butchers 6 10 to 6 35, good heavy 6 25 to 6 37 4, rough heavy 6 15 to 6 26, light 6 10 to 6 27 4, sheep 1 500 steady 3 25 to 6 10.
S. E. Raines will return from Louisville this evening. Wm. Taft has gone to Orangeville for a horse sale. C. C. Shoemaker is in Chicago today on business. Mrs. N. B. Loos and daughter Agnes will visit Chicago tomorrow. Fred Krehl and son Otto head to Chicago tonight for George Krehl’s funeral.
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Weimer residing on Arcade avenue died of bowel trouble at 11:80 this morning. Funeral plans and additional details were not provided in the brief notice.
Says Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg Kansas cover it over with Bucklen's Arnica Salve and the salve will do the rest. Quickest cure for burns boils sores scalds wounds piles eczema salt rheum chapped hands sore eyes. Only 25c at Joseph Emmert's drug store guaranteed.
A Mississippi town was struck by a violent storm lasting under five minutes, causing widespread havoc in the business district and black then settlements. Thirteen bodies were recovered and property damage is pegged at about $1,000,000. In Meridian, fires were suppressed by rain, with many injuries reported and a large number of buildings destroyed including the Meridian Cotton Mill and several hotels.
The sixth in a series by the W C T U Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties held last night at the First United Brethren church. Miss Emma Fry of Freeport won the gold medal with Miss Casperia of Pearl City close second and Miss Bucher of Winslow third. Judges were Professors McGill and Lunt and Dr. J R Gift. The program featured instrumental music, a violin solo by Al Tempel, a vocal duet by Miss Love and Miss Orpha Fenton, and another violin solo by Tempel.
A large Prohibition county convention convened at the College of Commerce with W. A. Brubaker presiding at 1:30 PM. George H. Ford named chairman of the senatorial committee. J. J. Nagle as secretary. J. H. Keagle and J. L. Logan won nominations for district and state senate respectively, with a slate of delegates elected to county, state, and congressional positions.
The Baptist congregation completes reopening of its auditorium after renovations. New lighting, glass windows, and modern electric systems enhance worship space. Anniversary services are planned for March 15 with a church band to perform on March 12 and 16.
O J Price, who has firsthand knowledge, leads a Sunday afternoon program at the Y M C A featuring beautifully colored revolving view pictures. The excerpt promises many men will attend, with Price facing a large audience.
The Board of Education ordered an audit of salaries for officers, teachers, and janitors, directing the superintendent and secretary to submit payrolls to the auditing committee before payment. The committee will endorse monthly salary orders if correct. President Bergman named Farwell and Fleck as election judges and Hildreth as clerk for the April school election.
The Rock Grove supervisors and bridge commissioners met to set a contract for erecting three bridges in the township. Six bids were submitted but rejected as too high. Bids listed include Wisconsin Bridge Company 20060, Joliet Bridge Company 20060, Wetherell Bridge Company 20052, and Shons 1990.
In Pearl City Friday a civil service examination for teachers yielded thirty-seven applicants. Names listed include John A. Fish of Freeport Emma Ferguson Albert C. Ditzler Louisa Tollmeier Henry Ridelbaugh Edna P. Brass Ned Herman Heuerman Johanna Jannssen and others from Pearl City Monroe Beemer and Bolton.
R. W. Barnes a carpenter at the I. C. shops strained his back yesterday while setting a hand car off the track. Matt Graham resumes his position at the First National bank after a three weeks illness. Mrs George Ferguson of South Oak street is ill with diphtheria. Miss Martha Newsum, previously seriously ill, is improving.
Freeport lodge no 452 Knights of Pythias calls a Monday evening meeting in the castle hall for work in the R E and R E degrees all knights invited to attend.
Landlord Young of the Clifton announces a turkey dinner for tomorrow. St Agnes guild meets with Miss Katherine Porter Tuesday at 2 30 pm. Bear Brewing Co says reports of their plant sale are false. Delegations from Rockford Cedarville and Ridott will attend the American Stars of Equity meeting next Tuesday evening. Amity society holds regular business and tea Tuesday at 4 pm at Mrs Younglove's home. Four shares of German insurance stock from the Reins estate sold today for 2500 dollars. buyer is De Frees, son-in-law of the deceased. Ministering Circle of King's Daughters meets with Mrs Mary Neff Monday at 2 pm at her daughter Mrs John Harpster's home on N Van Buren street. All members encouraged to attend.
The executive committee of the Sunday Union meetings will convene Monday at 4 PM. All members of the various committees are urged to attend alongside the committee. Orlo J. Price serves as Secretary.
Ang F Sebe TMta en Bloom lot 10 block 39 transfers for 4250 dollars from Henry Friedericks to Rev Daniel Sei. Property located in Nebraska addition.
The Euterpean society will meet with Miss French Monday evening. Miss Isabella Farwell hosted the Readers' club at her Stephenson street residence last evening. Globe Home garrison card arty Monday evening in K G hall with 10 cent admission. The L L and C club enjoyed by Miss Lillian Forsyth at South Galena Avenue last evening. Progressive cheque was paid with prizes to Miss Edue Becker and George Creis. Dainty refreshments were served.
An old ad extols Holllister's Rocky Mountain Tea to “keep you well.” It warns about stomach distress from foul food and touts the remedy priced at 35 cents, with Tea or Tablets offered by Joseph Emmert.
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