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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
5
The notice extols hardwood floors as a desirable feature and asserts modern manufacture makes them affordable for all households. It invites readers to visit and discuss options, suggesting local assistance to plan a new floor for comfort and style.
Real Estate Loan and Trust files a bill in Chicago county court seeking reorganization of the Corn Products company and a receiver for its Illinois plants. The suit seeks to enjoin transfers to the Corn Products Refining company and cites alleged fraud by officers and directors connected with the Glucose Sugar Refining company and Standard Oil affiliates.
The Associated Press reports Rev. Jere Knode Cooke and 17 year old Flor etta Whaley, missing from Hempstead Illinois, located at Peekskill. Nassau county officials issued an arrest warrant for Cooke and sent officers to serve it. In Peekskill the hotel guests identified a local business man and his daughter as the pair.
Four small children burned to death when a fire started in a stove at the Campbell home eight miles from West Branch Michigan. Mr and Mrs Campbell attended a dance nearby and six children were left inside the house. the two oldest, ages five and ten, escaped.
Chicago May 4 The jury in the Victor R. O'Shea murder case reported a disagreement five years after the alleged crime. Seven jurors favored acquittal and five for conviction.
Mrs Roosevelt and accompanying ladies aboard the yacht Sylph narrowly escape serious harm as the vessel returning from a Potomac trip passes the dock and collides with a tug. The Sylphs flag pole crashes onto the deck, missing Mrs Roosevelt and others by moments. No injuries are reported.
The forecast from Chicago by the Associated Press indicates fair weather tonight and Sunday in Illinois, with unsettled conditions likely Sunday night. Temperatures expected to rise with frost tonight. Sunrise 6 51 a.m., sunset 7 03 p.m.
Closing board quotes show July wheat 37 1 2 cents, July corn 49 5, July oats 42 4, July pork 15.95, July ribs 15.87, lard 98.77. Union stock yards prices listed for cattle 800 head steady, bees 4.25 to 6.40, cows and heifers 1.80 to 5.30, steers 5.38 to 6.40, stockers 2.00 to 5.15, hogs 14,000 head down, sheep 2,000 head steady 4.40 to 6.20. Daily Journal delivery notice included.
City plans call for Walnut and intersecting streets to get brick paving with macadam for others in Second Ward, with total estimated cost above 111000 dollars. Public hearing set for May 14 afternoon. First and Third wards receive some work, while Fourth Ward is not included.
A path to college funding or business start is pitched by First Nat Bank Hannaford North Dakota. The ad urges energetic young men to apply this summer, inviting inquiries for particulars at the local bank office.
The mayor and aldermen will meet this evening at the mayor’s office to finalize the city department appointments. Key disputes include patrolman nominees with Baker withdrawn for Eli Miller, and George Frazier set as turnkey and patrol driver. Several officers are expected to be retained, with minor doubt over Eli Miller and Frank Rummelhagen. The neighmaster seat splits, with Republicans favoring Hugh Williams and the mayor backing F. P. Ohden.
The Freeport Woman's club held an election this afternoon naming officers including President Mrs. Gregory and first vice president Mrs. Towslee. Other posts filled were second vice president Mrs. Antrim, secretary Mrs. Raines, corresponding secretary Mrs. Verbeek, treasurer Mrs. Seeley, and department chairs Miss Raber for art and literature and Mrs. E. H. Allen for education with Mrs. D. B. Breed guiding music.
William A. Ford, once of this city and now with the Royal in Chicago, will be stationed at Rockford due to the Royal’s recent act to insure their farm business in the American of Newark. The company maintains a western branch at Rockford.
At the Trades and Labor council meeting last evening all city locals attended and conducted only routine business amid an enthusiastic atmosphere.
Charles Blakeway, recently appointed school director of Ridott, is in the city today sharing insights on the complexities of the school law. He appears to be publicizing his views and offering guidance to local educators and officials.
Henry Heitziman transfers lot 10 block 5 Waterman and Hyde's addition for 2.000 in a recorded deed naming Carl F Drier as grantee.
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune presents a coroner asking where an auto accident struck the victim. The surgeon points to the dorsal and cervical vertebrae on a wall map during the inquest inquiry.
G W Cloyd of Phink Mo recalls a close call four years ago when a jimson bar struck his thumb. He says a bottle of Buckhoa s Arnica Salve bought from Joseph Emmert’s druggist healed the dangerous wound in short order.
The Preeport Iron and Metal Co under War sawsky and Silverman announces the purchase of M. and AL Lyon junk business at Galena and Adams streets. They will continue operations and guarantee the highest market price for junk. Call Bell phone 741 or New phone 671.
The West Freeport district plans extension to provide more school room as Lincoln is overcrowded. The Board of Education met in the public library, reelected Prof. S J Raines as superintendent and Miss Evelyn Graham as secretary. Committees were named for salaries, textbooks, buildings, finance, and more. O T Smith joined to fill vacancies.
The last will and testament of William Atkinson has been probated in county court. The estate is divided into five equal shares with one share for each child of the deceased and the remainder split among the three children of deceased son Sameel H. Atkinson. Children named are Mary Bodb duvet Prances Townsend Clario and Helen M Atkinson. Miss Eulen M. Atkinson named as titispes Dap the erandchildren. Of the adewe es Gotha tiles axeunteis of the weg wel trot frotdss.
The funeral of Sietus will be held tomorrow at noon at Jameson home on Delaware Street and at twelve oclock in the German Reformed church. The burial will occur afterward at Clos cemetery as family and friends gather for the interment led by Hurnse Tras at Clite plantation.
Advertises Will Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets as a health product. Claims ease and cure prospects with a price of 85 cents. Includes vendor Joseph Emmert and promotional wording.
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