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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1906

Page

5

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.

President Roosevelts lists several names for Supreme Court

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.

Supreme Court Washington Roosevelt Brown Tafft

Four Die in Hotel Fire In Grand Rapids Area

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.

Cearense Steamer Ashore Near Island Beach

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.

Atlantic City N. J Cearense

Illinois Weather Outlook For Chicago March 16

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 Illinois

Closing Board of Trade and Union Stock Yards Quotations Meant

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.

Chicago Board of Trade Union

Trains Collide Head On Near Portland Colo Wreck

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.

Pueblo Denver Grande Colo Denver & Grande Portland Rio Talen Noto William. Hollis The Denver & Rio Grande

Freeport defeats Company H by a single point in tight armory game

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.

Monroe Company H Monroe Armory Wyeeport Y. M. C. A Company H Freeport Rogers

Fragmentary note on electrical contract bids and rates

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.

Watch Robbery Ties To Ex-Employee Ring Leader

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.

William Myers Boston Sweeney van Buren Street Rmerly Spring Street Frazier Second National Bank Exchange Street Silk William Kintzel, Jr Addison Street Walter Severing Burrell Bentley

Unclear meeting on charter dues and initiations

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.

Americ Order Gonducte Fry Brook

Confesses Guilty in Liquor-License Count Plea

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.

Fred Krugjohann Pearl City Farrand Krugjohann Lincoln Maury George Renner RR. Tffany R. P. Hebert W.N. Cronkrite W. H. H. Renner

Rockford and Freeport Clash for Northern Iliinois Title

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.

Rockford Freeport Ellis Phombgs Strabbing Bright Erwin Swits

Eight Taylor Park Lots Sold for 26000 to Mrs Fraser

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.

Taylor Park Santiago F. W. Siecke Nellie M. Fraser Wm. Fraser Polo Peter Metzgar Taylor's Park Fraser

University of Michigan Professor Pattengill Dead

Professor F. H. Pattengill of the University of Michigan died of heart disease in Ann Arbor on March 16 according to a special dispatch.

Ann Arbor, Migh H. Pattengill University of Michigan

Red Men Active Plan Reorganization in Freeport

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.

Improved Order of Red Men Freeport

Shoes go at Gill’s Stayer and Ga’e sale

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.

Gills Stayer & Ga'e

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