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Freeport Daily Journal in Freeport, Illinois
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1907
Page
1
Sanford od aZaviman address and phone notes
The fragment lists two street addresses 60 Exchange Street and 115 Mechanic Street with corresponding telephone digits 7 and 42. It appears as an OCR snippet with contact details and no clear event or action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Street
Mechanic Street
Modern eye testing with glasses improves fitting relief
The method uses current testing and precise fitting in the optician's room, offering relief where older techniques failed. It emphasizes up to date science and requires a properly fitted testing room by the optician to ensure success.
Former Senator Burton Released After Six Months
Joseph Ralph Burton, formerly a senator, was released from Ironton jail after serving a six month sentence. He had been convicted for appearing before a government department as a paid representative of an alleged get rich quick scheme based in St. Louis. He left with Mrs. Burton and his niece for Abilene Kansas, his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ralph Burton
Ironton
Joseph
Ralph Burton
Government Department
St. Louis
Fire Sweeps Ironton Lumber Yards Area
A blaze began at the Ironton Lumber company yards at noon and spread to a dozen city sections in Ironton Ohio. The fire caused over 100000 dollars in losses as an unable city department received aid from Ashland Kentucky. Several fine residences were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton
Ohio
Ironton Lumber Company
Ashland
Derailed Fast Train Suspected Tampering Near Pittsburgh
The Chicago limited running from New York to Chicago on the Pennsylvania railroad derailed early today at Stewart seventeen miles east of Pittsburgh. The engine and first five cars left the track but no injuries were reported. Officials believe the track may have been tampered with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Road
Pittsburg
Chicago Limited
New York
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Stewart
Here
Stock Market Turmoil After Erie Suspension News
New York March 22 Special The stock market again shows unsettled trading as Erie issues cause a decline. The firm suspends all improvement and construction work in the state due to Albany legislature’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Company
New York
Erie
Albany
Sudden Death of Actress Mrs Belasco Sparks Shock
In San Francisco on March 22 Juliet Crosby known as Mrs. Fred Belasco died suddenly, the wife of the Alcazar Theatre senior partner. An hour later H L Mayer, Belasco's partner, died from the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fred Belasco
Alcazar Theatre
Juliet Crosby
H. L. Mayer
Belasco
London Court Imposes Death Sentence for Murder
London court convicts Horace George Rayner for the Jan 24 shooting death of William Whiteley, known as the general provider, in West Bourne and sentences him to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Whiteley
Horace George Rayner
Willam Whiteley
West Bourne
Illinois Weather Outlook Tonight and Saturday
Chicago reports generally fair conditions with continued high temperatures. The sun rose at 5 59 a m and will set at 6 16 p m, as the forecast notes mild and dry weather through the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilinois
Market quotation report from Chicago and Union Stock Yards
Closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at 764, May corn 46, May oats 413-7, May pork 15.65, May lard 8.72-75, May ribs 8.60-62. At Union Stock Yards cattle 1,500 steady with beeves 4.00 to 6.70 and cattle categories. Tro gs 22,000 mostly 5 lower with various price ranges for light, mixed, and good heavy cuts. Sheep 7,000 weak at 4.00 to 6.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mch
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Easter Millinery Opening Promises Spring Hats
Easter millinery opening announced for Thursday Friday and Saturday March 21 23 and 28 Emma Buse 163 Stephenson St invites shoppers to view new spring hats Janssen Lacy carpet cleaning asks readers to try first class service with new and old phones 42 Read the Journal's want column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Emma Bues
Stephenson St
Janssen & Lacy
Thaw Murder Case Defense Expects Affidavits Soon
Justice Fitzgerald excused the Thaw jury until next Wednesday morning and set 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon for the defense to file affidavits in the clerk's office. Jerome must respond by Monday. Clifford Hartridge said affidavits would come from Thaw's attorneys and alienists stating he can advise his counsel and understands the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice Fitzgerald
Jerome
Clifford Hartridge
Thaw
Hartridge
Peasant Uprising Spreads in Roumania Sacks Towns
Reports from Moldova indicate a widening peasant movement in Roumania with several towns sacked and burned. Civilians fled as clashes between Hungarians Roumanians and peasants escalated, leaving about twenty dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumania
Vienna
Moldova
Chicago businessman commits suicide in nervous breakdown
Louis Charde Cott, secretary and treasurer of the National Chicle Company, ended his life today by shooting himself in Chicago. He had been suffering from nervous debility and the tragedy occurred amid reports of mounting personal strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Louis Charde Cott
National Chicle Company
Union of Three Denominations Formed as United Churches
Chicago March 22. Delegates from fourteen states finalize a union of Congregational United Brethren and Methodist Protestant churches into one organization. Southern delegates from Louisiana and Mississippi oppose the polity plan, voting No, amid a tense session. The new body will be The United Churches, uniting over 1,200,000 members as the fifth largest Protestant group in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Congregational
United Brethren
General Conference
Louisiana
Mississippi
Polity Report
United States
Funeral services for August H. Stukenberg held at home
The funeral for the late August H. Stukenberg was conducted at his EIK street home at 2 o'clock this afternoon with Rev. Mr. Wunderlich officiating. The grave service was led by John A. Davis post of the G. A. R. Interment followed at the city cemetery with pallbearers H. B. Koch G. S. Kleckner Henry Dommell William Figeley E. R. Dreyer and George Grimm from the G. A. R. corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Stukenberg
Eik Street
Mr. Wunderlich
John A. Davis
G. A. BR
City Cemetery
H. 8. Koch
G. S. Kleckner
Henry Dommell
William Figeley
E. R. Dreyer
George Grimm
Warhop letter cites illness. travel plans for April 12
A letter from pitcher Jack Warhop says he has been sick for several days but the illness is not serious and he is expected to travel to the city in a few days. All playsets are expected to arrive by April 12, with the Yankee organization aiming for that date.
Short sighted business men miss Hollister Rocky Mounted en eyetem
Advertisement notes that many businessmen fail to adopt Hollister Rocky Mounted en eyetem, claiming it prevents and cures illness, keeps people well, and costs 35 cents, attributed to Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Emmert
Freeport Lodge Annual Meeting Elects Officers
Annual meeting of Freeport Lodge was held at the Maynard building last evening. W E Fry was notated as Heaight and John P Clark chosen. William Ascher elected to building committee. Officers to be installed at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Lodge
B. P
Maynard
W. E. Fry
Heaight
John P. Clark
Hage Knight
A. L. Schwarz
William Ascher
Freeport and Rockford Highs Face Off Tonight
Rockford and Freeport high school basketball teams meet at Armory hall in Rockford to decide the season title. A special interurban car will carry Freeport supporters, with lunch planned after the game. Both squads expect a close, fast contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Lonship
Freeport
Armory Hall
Pensions Granted to Stephenson County Veterans
The commissioner of pensions has allowed claims under the Feb 6 1907 act for several Stephenson county veterans dating from February filing. Names include Christopher Kiester of Freeport receiving 20 dollars monthly Isaac Hawn 12 dollars monthly Aaron Bolender of Rock Grove 12 dollars monthly George Kiefer of Ridott 12 dollars monthly John Winters of Eleroy 15 dollars monthly Louis Wernicke of Lena likely among those granted pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Commissioner of Pensions
Fregport
Christopher “Kiester
Isaac Hawn
Rock Grove
Aaron Bolender
Ridott
George Kiefer
Eleroy
Fixing Offices for New Williamsburg Agency Force
Carpenters prepared offices for a new force to start April 1 under F. M. Gund western agent for Williamsburg City. Front offices on the second floor of the German Insurance building will be used initially, with possible full building use later. About a dozen former German employees will start, then more as business grows. Printing for the western agency will be done in Freeport, as it was for the German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Gund
Williamsburg
German Insurance
Freeport
Fire at Kenney's Shops Is Put Out Quickly
Early today a small fire broke out in the Kenney shops stock room on the second floor. A watchman spotted burning waste paper and shavings, triggering an alarm. Before fire units arrived, the blaze was doused and the barrel removed from a window, so fire department assistance was not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenney Shops
Platform Meeting at Baptist Church
Six leading laymen speak at the Baptist church Sunday night on Christianity and citizen life. Wiltshire covers Christianity and Labor, Smedley on Christianity and Business, Phillips on Christianity and the School, Jourden on Christianity and Politics, Fulwider on Christianity and the Family, Williams on Christianity and the Individual. Views of laity on vital civic topics are eagerly awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Wiltshire
Smedley
Phillips
Fulwider
Mr. Williams
Boehner Binder Company Forms with New Officers
Members of the Boehner Binder company met this morning at Charles H. Green’s office and elected officers: President Jacob Boehner, Vice President Oliver Furst, Secretary and Treasurer Charles H. Green. The new firm will begin operations once a location is secured and machinery installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boehner Binder Company
Charles H. Green
Jacob Boehner
Oliver Furst
Pardon sought for Cedarville man Charles Agrelius
Charles J W Agrelius a 78 year old inmate at Waupun Wisconsin seeks a pardon for a 1904 horse theft conviction at Monroe. New affidavits challenge testimony placing him in Cedarville at the time, contending he was elsewhere and did not commit the theft. Attorneys argue innocence age health and lack of beyond reasonable doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarville
Charles J. W. Agrelius
Waupun
Wis
Agrelius
Watupun
Monroe
Freeport
Oregon
Ill
Aurelius
Rockford
Ogle
George Minnick
C. A. Lindstrom
Kishwaukee
Frank Wilkerson
Y M C A plans and institute trip for Chicago youths
Y M C A officials including Mr Buffin and five senior boys depart this morning on the first interurban to Chicago for the annual boys institute, returning Monday night. Attending are Carl Schoeffel, Albert Wagner, Raymond Hill, Harry Hineline and Burt Crockett. In Chicago they will be hosted by Oak Park association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffin
Chicago
Carl Schoeffel
Albert Wagner
Raymond Hill
Harry Hineline
Burt Crockett
Oak Park Association
Local Menswear Listings At Blain Backs and Blues ER
The notice advertises boys knee and long trousers, confirmation suits, hats labeled Lucky Bob and various hat shapes from W. Clothing House at 321d8t. Prices include about 2.00 and 3.00 range. Rob ert Luecke appears as seller or contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Luecke
Harlem Tas Collector Ends Week at Lilly Foga Store
A brief classified notice states this is the last week to have the books, inviting a call at Lilly and Foga, clothing store located at 124 Galena Street, signed Becker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
Lilly & Foga
Galena Street
Becker
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Sanford Od aZaviman
JOSEPH _MMERT
Ereeport Building and Loan Association
C. F. Hildreth, Sec'y
Hillmer’s
White Ash Coast
Hillmer
Weather Forecast
Today’s Market Report
The
Journal
Commission
Slayer
Tomor
United Brethren and
Stukenberg
LER OF
ELKS
Nit Basketbé
Chang
Williamsburg City
Kenney’s
Stephen
Son County
Charles Agretius
Charles D. Knowlton
Pilkehiased
North
Galena Ave
Boys’ Department
Institute
Ross Crane
J. A. Barnett
B. B
C.H. Little & Co
America
Germany
Austria
C. H. Little & Co
Freeport, Ilt
Vaughan
Seeda
Ze Sweet Peas
Gianys
Unwin
Scarlet Gem
Mixtur
Wm. F. Jungkunz
UG Ss
Es ‘Stephenson
Huss & Kinley
Eaton
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