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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1907
Page
5
Chicago May 13 Wheat prices jump at the opening with gains around 1 1 2 cents to $1 03 for December futures. The early trading frenzy is described as the wildest in years as traders fear crop losses nationwide. After an hour, demand eases and December slips to 99 cents.
The new passenger steamer City of Cleveland, under construction in Detroit, was burned to the water's edge early today. The loss, totaling $700,080, falls on the Detroit Shipbuilding Company and is well insured.
A premature blast at a South and Western railway camp near Marion North Carolina on Saturday killed fourteen men and left eight bodies recovered. The report cites Associated Press from Charlotte dated May 13.
The forecast calls for showers and cooler conditions tonight. The sun rose at 4 40 a m and will set at 7 13 p m.
Chicago May 18 closing quotes show July wheat at 95 54, July corn 23 34, July oats 44 54, July pork 16 90, July ribs 9 50, July lard 3 23. Union stock yards prices list cattle 21 000 steady, hogs 12 000 steady to lower, with ranges for steers cows and sheep, plus local notices of Epworth League anniversary, fish ice cake prep, Germmania party, Y M C A events and Globe Home Garrison party plans.
A Henriet ta Pa family reports five years of eczema in a boy. After two doctors said hopeless, Electric Bitters brought marked improvement and eventual cure after several bottles. Marketed as best blood medicine and body building tonic at Joseph Merritt’s drug store.
Saturday night a blaze destroyed the grandstand at the base ball park and damaged the clubhouse. A smoldering cigar stump is believed to have started the fire, with strong winds fanning flames and spreading to exhibit buildings. Loss to players estimated around $1650, with uniforms bats and equipment destroyed. Crews fought the blaze, prevented further spread, and a new larger grandstand will be built at once.
Fireman John Hoebel’s home on Stephenson Street was visited after a bed caught fire while a child searched for candy. A faulty latch allowed the child to approach the bed clothes, causing ignition but no major damage.
Victor H. Flechter a long time night watchman at the Illinois Central shops lies critically injured at his home after a late Saturday assault. Witnesses dispute whether a heavy shop tool or fists were used. Bates, a former shop employee, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon and is sought by authorities.
Several ex German Insurance employees join the American Insurance of Newark at Rockford in the farm department or related roles. Fred Montiegel leaves after nineteen years to serve in Rockford then moves west with wife. Other names include William Ford J G Wise Bernard Huenkemeier W H Irvin Miss Mary Kapp and Ralph Clifford gaining roles as positions expand due to rising business.
Physicians gather for the state convention in Rockford on May 21 through 28. Sessions occur at Memorial Hall with Dr. J. H. Stealy of Freeport serving on the council board.
Embury church Ladies Aid Society plans a meeting on Tuesday afternoon May 14 at Mrs W J NcCanon’s home 874 Walnut Street LAL Teachers are invited to attend Refreshments will be served. Real estate transfers show George Ruston to Jos M McCool parcel 7 block 8 Knowlton’s second addition 2000 and George Ruston to Lizzie M McCool for block 1 Meyer's addition 1780
Rev. J. Price and J. A. Williane left this morning for Washington D C to attend the Baptist anniversary there. Price expects to be absent for more than two Sundays.
An important meeting of the Elder William Brewster chapter DA Ro will be held tomorrow afternoon at 8 o’clock with Miss Converse. Members are requested to be present.
Short classified notices show entries for Lifeused to Weed by A Musas in Lancaster with a 0.25 value, Hock Rug priced at 0.0.42, and Percy D Morgan of Belvidere with 26. Clara Reichel of Freeport listed with 31, plus a Sick and Afflicted notice for Mrs James Grace described as one of our oldest residents.
Senator Charles H. Hughes of Dix on Illinois dies at Excelsior Springs Missouri after a horseback fall two weeks prior. He served as mayor of Dixon, Lee County treasurer, state senator, and bank cashier. Funeral expected Wednesday with Freeport friends planning to attend.
Congressman Frank C. Lowden is enrolled as a life member of the Press Club of Chicago, marking his ongoing ties to journalism circles. The confirmation notes his longtime support for press freedom and media in the city.
Plink merchant U W Cloyd recounts a close call after injuring his thumb with a jamison bar. He credits Buck ten’s Arnica Salve bought at Joseph Emmert’s druggist for curing the wound.
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