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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1906
Page
5
Our optical service highlights Mr Barrett who dedicates full time to eye testing and glasses fitting. No charge for testing and a money back guarantee if glasses do not satisfy, with a fixed price scale and uniform rental.
Hollister and Barrett, jewelers and opticians, advertise at 98 Stephenson Street Freeport Illinois offering eyewear and jewelry services to local customers.
Washington March 21 special reports the Interstate Commerce Commission will investigate on March 23 reports that many shippers around New York persistently underbid and misrepresent freight shipped by railroads from New York and eastern points. It is expected that interesting developments will follow.
Reports from Odessa dated March 21 indicate high school pupils walked out in protest against the planned execution of Lieutenant Schmidt. Details are unclear due to garbled text but the strike reflects strong student reaction to the event.
Illinois fair and colder tonight. The sun rose at 6 01 a m and sets at 6 14 p m.
Chicago closing board quotes May wheat 77 1/2 May corn 44 3/4 May oats 80 4 May pork 16.40 May lard 3.82 May ribs 8.72 75. Union stock yards market cattle 16 000 strong to 10 higher beefs 4.00 6.35 cows heifers 1.65 5.00 stockers feeders 2.75 4.80 hogs 28 000 weak mixed butchers 6.20 6.50 good heavy 6.35 6.50 rough heavy 6.20 6.30 light 6.20 6.46 sheep 22 000 steady 3.75 6.10.
Robert Nusebaum of the Union Stock Yards in Chicago will be in Rock City on March 28 to buy horses and mules three years old and up. He will also be in Davis on Saturday March 24 for purchases.
Henry W Coffman and his wife face a lengthy divorce trial in German Valley with Isaiah Coffman testifying against his sister in law while cross examinations spark repeated objections. Witnesses including Laura Shaffer and Ed Shaffer recount alleged visits between Mrs Coffman and Henry Janssen in 1903 1904 as the case moves toward extended sessions into next week.
Fragmentary OCR hints at testimony by Stephen Vols about a man and Jansset occasions. Mentions Mrs Coffmi and a band fair with Janissen. mixed garbled phrases reference minutes and an event lacking clear context or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR mentions passengers with foot injuries and delays, unclear context or location, offering only scattered phrases about timing and arrival.
Congress rep Patterson, serving Pennsylvania’s twelfth district, faced a failure in a recent hearing. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
A partial Lena column from March recounts visits and relatives with mentions of Emma from Chicago, Mrs A. Bi Kila, 8 O puelle, and Daisie Dam. The text also references a program and a club gathering, plus a brief industry world note and Mae Finland rise.
Miss Matilda Sward has gone to Chicago to visit friends. Miss S. Veech of Rock Grove is the guest of Freeport relatives. Miss Agnes Sullivan of Wiota Wis is visiting here. Miss Minnie Alberts of Davis is the guest of Miss Agnes Belman. Miss Zoe Salisbury went to Galesburg to visit friends. Mrs George Blust has gone to Chicago to be the guest of friends. Mr and Mrs Grant Courtney went to Chicago to be the guests of relatives. Miss Louise Scheidt has returned from Amboy. Miss Edith Timms has returned from a week's visit with friends in Chicago.
Fragmentary local marriage notice lists individuals including Martin H Christoffen of Montford Annie M Maleans of Fennimore Michael Kuntz Freeport Edith Spohn Freeport Moses Fawver Freeport Nellie Brown Rockford Martha Collier with scattered text and missing details. The notice echoes a dating advisory with odd phrases and an advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
Dr Willett lectures on The Miracles of Jesus this evening at 7 46 in the lecture room of First Presbyterian church. Rev N B Clinch of Emmanuel Rockford expected to preach Lent service at Grace church but detained by sickness. he hopes to be present next Wednesday. The rector will lead this evening service.
The ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain tea or tablets as life giving, claiming to warm the body and boost circulation. Joseph Emmert promotes the product at a price of 35 cents.
The store displays high grade shoes priced at 3.50 on a 2.48 counter, inviting customers to reap the savings. The note, marked 8-21d&wlw, advertises a broad discount event for both men and women.
Readable notes indicate the auction sale ends Thursday at Kengston's Jewelry Store with the event titled When We Were Twenty One. A Grand Opera House program for Friday night is also mentioned, with location Bedud 3b and attendee guidance unclear.
A fragmented OCR item noting a person or place with uncertain spelling and no clear, readable details. The readable portion hints at a name and a possible event but lacks concrete facts for a fuller summary.
Rockford secured the annual Modern Woodmen picnic for June 7, 1907. Mayor Dittmar welcomed delegates. Edward Waenel presided with William Koehler as secretary. Chicago attempted to contest Forest City but failed.
The document outlines detailed farm mortgage information including land description, location, improvements, and valuation. It notes perfect title shown by the abstract and emphasizes the information applies specifically to the security. Signed by C D Knowlton, banker and dealer in investment securities.
Mayor Dittmar praised the Modern Woodmen as the strongest order, saying Freeport will host a June picnic that will be the grandest ever. State Consul Reynolds urged preserving autonomy while expressing Rockford interest in securing the event. District Deputy Blarris and delegates from Freeport and surrounding towns outlined the regional turnout.
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