13 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1907
Page
1
The advertisement promotes hardwood flooring as a desirable home feature. It touts modern manufacture making hardwood floors affordable and invites readers to discuss options to update and improve their homes with professional assistance.
In New York on March 13 special report says the court in the Harry K Thaw murder case adjourned briefly to tomorrow morning. District Attorney Jerome pressed for Abraham Hummel’s evidence to counter Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s testimony. Jerome warned the state could close to the defense in rebuttal if he completes his hypothetical questions to experts.
The city council plans a committee of the whole to review gas and electric franchise proposals from Charles C. Gregory. The piece urges caution on 30 year street and alley leases, 60 day acceptance, $5,000 bonds, 15 miles of line, and a 2 percent net income, amid worries over street tearing, unsightly poles, and legal validity.
Chicago weather forecast calls for probable snow flurries in the northern portion and showers in the southern portion tonight and Thursday. Cooler tonight. Sun rose at 6 16 a m and sets at 6 06 p m.
Chicago March 18. Eleven hundred boiler makers and helpers walked out at the Chicago Shipbuilding company after a wage increase demand was refused. The action reflects mounting labor unrest in industrial plants across the city.
Closing board of trade quotations show May wheat at 77 1/2 to 78 cents, May corn 46 1/2 to 46 3/4, May oats 40 5/7, May pork 81.60, May lard 9.15, May ribs 8.90. Union stock yards data indicate cattle 19,000, steady. beeves 14.15 to 86.85. cows and heifers 31.65 to 5.25. stockers feeders 2.75 to 5.0. hogs 28,000, 5 lower. mixed butchers 6.70 to 6.97. good heavy 6.90 to 6.97. rough heavy 6.65 to 6.85. light 6.65 to 6.92. bulk 6.85 to 6.96. sheep 15,000, strong 3.75 to 6.00.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Y M C A reported a 175 dollar net from the recent business men's banquet. The funds will aid in paying the association debt. A rummage sale is planned soon. Resolutions of respect for the late Mrs Ennenga were drafted and sent to the family.
Police investigate the disappearance of a sum of money belonging to a hotel and restaurant boarder. Authorities express skepticism about the man’s account as details remain unclear.
The YMCA Toastmasters club holds its first regular meeting this evening with all members expected to attend. A prepared program promises engaging talks and guests will be served an inviting repast.
Vintage advertisement claims a tea or tablets grant energy when suffering wasting away. Mentions 35 vents and a testimonial by Joseph Em mert. copy emphasizes vitality and health restoration.
Wanted canary birds to be used at the Canary opening. Cash prizes to best singers. For particulars call at the Exchange or inquire by phone.
Frank Pickard warns taxpayers to settle their taxes promptly at his office on 183 Stephenson street, noting the books will be kept open only a few more days. The notice is signed by Frank Pickard.
Sale notices furniture from a bar to be sold by the 18th at 2 Stearns Street corner Walout. 8 to 12 daily load windows.
Staver & Co announces a clearing sale featuring nurses 81.50 rubber heels slippers priced at 1.28 with a brief promotional note on limited clearance items.
Clearance sale at Ataver and Co cuts prices on boys shoes from two dollars to one eighty eight, offering deep savings on footwear for youngsters.
A new map of Freeport published by EB. A. Clemons of Racine is hailed as the most accurate yet. It covers East Freeport, Arcade, West Freeport and Highland Park, showing 216 streets, 107 subdivisions, and 48 manufacturing plants with precise lot and block numbers, street widths, and house numbers. The map marks city and ward boundaries, voting precincts, and extends up to three miles, noting extensions and new subdivisions with a seven color lithograph and a useful marginal index.
Ten chancery cases were disposed of in the circuit court this morning with no jury trials yet. The petit jury was called and excused until tomorrow at 9 o clock. A personal injury suit, Frank Knauff versus C M and St P R R, was postponed to the next term. Henry Ohlendorf was granted a decree of divorce from Elizabeth Ohldorf on grounds of desertion. Grand jury questions four township officials about a bridge trust, and it is unclear if the panel will finish this week.
The Freeport Artificial Ice and Cold Storage company awarded carpentry work to Hineline Brothers and brick work to F. E. Shaeffer. Work will start after foundation walls are ready with piling insertion nearly done and concrete work beginning soon. An 800 foot well is underway.
Republican voters of Freeport urged to participate in a Republican primary on Thursday March 14 1907 for town offices at the Republican County club rooms polls open 4 to 7 pm by order of Committee candidates must file names with T M Kauffman secretary of the County club by noon March 14.
SEER and HAIGHT announce a limited week sale of Big 4 Flour at one dollar per sack. They guarantee every sack matches the best on the market, urging customers to take advantage before the balance of the week ends.
The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery at a rate of 1 cent per week. The offer covers all city parts with unchanged service and subscription terms for new customers.
Fred M. Gund is named western general agent for Williamsburg City Fire of New York with headquarters to be in the city. The move follows deals in Chicago and was set to open offices in the old German Building amid plans to buy fixtures and hire many clerks. Williamsburg City Fire, valued around 5 million dollars, seeks a strong western department with Chicago remaining under New York supervision.
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