Hollister and Barrett Offer March Jewelry Sale
Hollister and Barrett, the Reliable Jewelers, announce a March sale to reduce overstock. They claim their stock exceeds seasonal needs and invite customers to compare prices with other retailers.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
5
Hollister and Barrett, the Reliable Jewelers, announce a March sale to reduce overstock. They claim their stock exceeds seasonal needs and invite customers to compare prices with other retailers.
President Roosevelt said several names are under consideration for the vacancy created by Justice Brown's resignation. He noted no decision is likely soon. At a Republican leaders conference it was decided to consider the statehood bill on March 21.
A hotel fire swept the Grand Rapids area early today killing four people. Firefighters battled flames as crews evacuated guests. Authorities investigated the cause amid the chaotic scene and ongoing search for missing guests.
The steamer Cearense with twenty one passengers and a general cargo is ashore near the island beach at Atlantic City New Jersey. The sea is smooth and officials expect the vessel will be floated this afternoon.
Generally fair conditions with snow flurries and colder weather in the extreme south. Warmer temperatures expected on Saturday. Sunrise 6 12 a.m. Sunset 6 08 p.m. Illinois forecast notes a mild day ahead in Chicago with brief snow flurries and rising temperatures later in the week.
Chicago March 16 closing quotations for May wheat corn oats pork lard riba and market prices at Union Stock Yards show cattle hogs sheep and calves trading steady to higher with mixed butchers and heavy grades noted. Also an advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a health tonic appears.
Early morning wreck of Denver and Rio Grande No 16 eastbound and No 3 westbound near Portland Colorado leaves many dead and injured in a blinding snow storm. Officials later give lower casualty estimates while relief trains rush the injured to Pueblo hospitals.
In Monroe at the armory, the Freeport YMCA team edged Company H 24 to 23. The first half ended 10-9, and a late missed free throw by Company H prevented a tying score. Referee Rogers of Freeport earned praise for fair rulings during the close contest.
The readable text hints at a municipal light contract bidding process. It mentions the Freeport area, a company, contract steps, and rate considerations for city lighting. Readable fragments reference bid nights and nightly operations, with unclear dates.
Boston store robbery yesterday morning led Chief Sweeney to suspect three youths with ring leader linked to McPherson and Service. Watches valued at 50 dollars were taken through a basement window. two suspects arrested and bound over to the grand jury in 3650 bonds each.
The report notes a meeting where efforts to secure new members and initiate existing charter members faced absences. Several charter members could not attend, impacting the planned initiation at the next gathering.
Fred Krugjohann of Pearl City pleaded guilty to ten counts of palling liquor without a license. Judge Farrand fined $20 per count plus costs. he remains jailed for inability to pay. Federal authorities may arrest after current term ends. A jury was chosen in the Lincoln Maury versus George Renner horse pasturing suit.
Rockford and Freeport High meet tonight for the northern Iliinois championship in a fast basketball doubleheader. The curtain raiser features the second teams, followed by the top squads competing for the crown.
Deed records eight lots in Taylor Park and Santiago additions transferring from F W Siecke to Nellie M Fraser wife of Wm Fraser of Polo. Peter Metzgar arranged the sale for 26000 dollars. Property lies east of Taylor's Park across the road with Fraser planning factory purposes and remaining lots for speculation.
Professor F. H. Pattengill of the University of Michigan died of heart disease in Ann Arbor on March 16 according to a special dispatch.
Members of the former Improved Order of Red Men in Freeport announce a move to reorganize the order. A campaign to revive the body will start within two weeks with former members backing the effort and a likely representative visiting Freeport soon to advance the plans.
Fragmentary note shows shoes priced at three dollars and forty cents offered by Stayer and Ga’e with cleaning context unclear. It mentions Gill’s as a location or outlet in a damaged listing.
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