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22 May 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1907
Page
1
Deliberate Wreck Hits Southern Pacific Train Near Los Angeles
A coast line limited train was wrecked at West Glendall ten miles north of Los Angeles in the early hours. One man killed and twenty two injured, three fatally. Wrecking wires and removed rails set on a trestle over Arroyo Seco indicate a planned attack by hidden saboteurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Flyer
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Cal
Southern Pacific
Coast Line
West Glendall
Arroyo Seco
Wheat Climb Records As Prices Jump on Rainless Outlook
Wheat hit new peak levels with July at 1.0237 and December at 1.05 as rain shortages in Kansas and rising Liverpool prices push values higher. The Associated Press reports continued gains amid the weather and market factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Kansas
Liverpool
Stocks Take Another Tumble In May Market Drop
New York May 22 another heavy wave of liquidation on the stock market today sent stocks tumbling from one to three points. Market began to turn after the first hour when subsidence selling was observed but remained feverish and excited on rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
National Banks Call for Statements issued
Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for statements of the condition of National banks as of May 20. The notice, reported by the Associated Press from Washington, directs banks to submit their reports reflecting their financial status at the close of business on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Comptroller of
Illinois Forecast Shows Fair South Northers Shifting Showers
Weather forecast for Chicago on May 22 indicates generally fair conditions in the south with showers in the northern part tonight or Thursday. Temperatures are expected to rise. sun rose at 4 32 a m and will set at 7 22 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
Market Closing: Wheat Corn Pork and Cattle Prices
Chicago May 22 closing board of trade quotes show July wheat 1015¢, July corn 644¢, oats 47q, July pork 16.65, July ribs 9.22, July lard 6.979. Union stockyards figures list cattle 24,000 steady. beeves 4.30 to 6.50. cows and heifers 1.80 to 5.40. stockers feeders 2.90 to 5.20. good to prime steers 4.45 to 6.50. hops 28,000 barely steady with various beef and general cattle ranges. sheep 12,000 strong 10 higher 4.50 to 6.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Freeport trio and wives visit after medal recital
Mr Carroll Democrat Judge C J Heard and his friend B P Hill of Freeport with their wives attended Grace Reynolds Squires medal recital Monday evening. They remained over and spent the day visiting friends. We acknowledge a pleasant call from them.
Real Estate Transfers From Knowlton's Addition and Scott Addition
Real estate transfers include Daniel C. Nott selling part of lot 6 in block 5 Knowlton's addition to Andrew Buss for 2000 dollars. John Schiller transfers lot 16 in block 2 Mary S. Scott addition to Louis Dickes for 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel C. Nott
Andrew Buss
Knowlton’s
John Schiller
Louis Dickes
Mary S. Scott
Prairie du Chien Couple Weds in Simple Ceremony
Miss Clara Johnson of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin married Albert T Kenke last evening in a ceremony conducted by Justice Witte. The nuptials bring together a local couple in a quiet domestic union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Johnson
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Albert T. Kenke
Justice Witte
Anchor Society Meeting Announcement
The Anchor society holds an important meeting this evening and all members are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchor Society Meeting
Anchor Society
Sick and Afflicted Jerome Gibler Confined at Home
Jerome Gibler is confined to his home due to illness influencing daily life. no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Gibler
Medicine search for Hollister tea ends in search
From morning to night the writer seeks a medicine to replace Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea but cannot find it. The note lists Tea or Tablets at 35 cents and is signed by Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Adjourned City Council Clears Several Sidewalk Measures
The adjourned meeting ran long as Aldermen discussed officer bonds and bills. Five sidewalk ordinances passed while mayor was absent and Jackson Street sewer conditions prompted plans for costed culvert work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reiger
Bauscher
J. H. Silk
G. G. McCarty
Wm. O. Wright
Joseph Metzger
Peter Metzger
Adam Wilkey
John H. Bamberger
Fred Schumayer
George Frazier
Chris C. Strohacker
John Harpster
E. W. Brown
P. “Reedy
I. T. Nolan
D. Maher
Philip J
Fred T. Brandt
George Dollmeyer
P. D. Bennetham
Peter Bennetham
F. P. Ohden
C. DP. Cramer
Ir T. Brandt
H. H. Antrim
C. J. Dittmar
Aittle
Yellow Creek
J. J. Sweeney
West Freeport
Harden
Finance Committee
Mitchell
Kickapoo Street
Finovis
Lonergan
Jackson Street
Ae Owtain Weber
Fifth Avenue sewer question referred to committee on sewers
Alderman Pratt raised the Fifth Avenue sewer issue and referred it to the sewers committee with power to act. A motion to adjourn then became in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Street
Fifth Avenue
Pratt
Committee On Sewers
Motion to Quash Overruled in Indictment Case
The court finished hearings on the motions to quash indictments against William H and Homer Shons and the judge overruled the motions. The defense had argued technicalities, but the court ruled them without merit. May 31 is set for defense attorneys to plead to the indictments whether guilty or not, with a speedy trial aim and deadlines for filing any further motions. State's Attorney Burrell seeks an early plea to bring the case to trial next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H
Homer Shons
Cronkrite
Burrell
Stransky
Eaton
Mt. Carroll
Savanna
Farmer Jans Dewall Ends His Life In Barn
Jans Dewall, a wealthy Forreston farmer born in Germany and resident since 1865, killed himself in his barn early this morning. His wife found him after discovering a loose horse and missing rope. he left a noteless, suspected act with no stated motive. Survived by his wife and seven children. history mentions occasional drinking affect but not to disrupt business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jans Dewall
Forreston
Hig Barn
Germany
Coroner's Inquest Finds Death From Unknown Cause
The coroner's jury found Minnie Rhee died between 4 and 5:30 PM Monday at the Hotel Metropole from organic heart disease possibly hastened by a narcotic taken internally. The deceased's mother Mrs. Dunigan arranged transport costs after covering the coroner's fee of 11 dollars, and the remains were sent to Fenmore, Wisconsin for interment on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Peck
Minnie Rhee
Ray
Hotel Metropole
Metropyre
Dunigan
Wisconsin
John Bauscher, Jr
Yates to speak at Globe Park Chautauqua
Hon. Richard Yates former governor will speak at Globe Park Chautauqua near Freeport on July 4 morning and stay in town the rest of the day A sermon by the Rev William A Sunday will be delivered in the afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Park
Richard Yates
Globe Park Chautauqua
Freeport
William. A
Special Train for Elks Heads to Bloomington
A special Illinois Central train from Rockford passed Freeport this morning en route to Bloomington for the B P O E convention. A large Rockford Dixon and other line city delegation accompanied the train, Freeport’s delegation tallying about fifty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Rockford
Illinois Central
Freeport
Bloomington
B. P.O. EF
Dixon
Memorial Service Announced At U B Church In City
All patriotic organizations in the city are invited to attend a memorial service at the U B church next Sabbath evening. Rev. F. M. Davis will deliver the annual memorial sermon. Special music and readings are planned. everybody is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
F. M. Davis
Freeport Woodmen Initiate Class at Ridott
A group from Freeport Woodmen attended a gathering at Ridott last night where twenty two new members were welcomed into the order. After the initiation exercises a banquet was served to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ridott
Radiant Complexion Ad From Holblister's Rocky Mountain Tea
An advertisement touts a refined woman’s beauty with a radiant complexion aided by Holblister's Rocky Mountain Tea. It promotes Tea or Tablets at 36 cents, attributed to Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holblister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmert
Fraser Mercantile Co Sells Interest to S J Piederit
Fraser Mercantile Co has sold an interest to S J Piederit who will in the future manage the entire business. The firm will continue under the same name at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser Mercantile Co
S.J. Piederit
Pastels on Exhibition at Brown and Dollmeye's
Exhibition displays a collection of pastels praised as beauties, with local color and critics noting refined tones. The show underscores artistry and taste in a quiet gallery setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown & Dollmeye’s
Jeer
Sacred Cantata Concert At First Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian church chorus quartette and orchestra present a sacred cantata, a rarely rendered work expected to delight Freeport music lovers. Soloist Mr Mohn, with Mr Edwin Ketzler and Mr Oscar Warner, will feature prominently. tickets available at Brown & Dollinger and Hollister & Barrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Freeport
Mohn
Edwin Ketzler
Oscar Warner
Brown & Dollinger’s
Hollister & Barrett's
John Davis G A R Guest Chamber to be Dedicated
The John Davis guest chamber at the Abraham Lincoln center will be dedicated Sunday at 10 30 am by the G A R The chamber was furnished by Mrs John Davis in memory of her husband Colonel Davis who led the Forty sixth Illinois during the Civil War The ceremony includes unveiling a portrait of Colonel Davis Special guests include members of the John Davis G A R post of Freeport and General Atkins of Freeport who will speak
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
John Davis
Abraham Lincoln Center
Forty-sixth
Colonel Davis
G. A. R. Post
Freeport
Atkins
Roy Williams and George Moule Charged with Assault
Roy Williams and George Moule were arrested this morning and charged with assault and battery on Philip Parker. Parker had been visiting a young lady who was a friend of the lads, and the assault followed. Born dade pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars plus costs, totaling sixteen dollars and six cents in each instance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Williams
George Moule
Philip Parker
Parker
Dade
Stover Nearing Full Recovery From Indisposition
The Hon Dr Stover is nearly recovered from a recent illness and was downtown today. Friends in the city express gratification at the news and expect he will soon be as well as ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Stover
Licensing List Highlights Local Names and Dates
A fragmented licensing notice lists individuals including Wea Edward E Holdiman of Waterloo .22 Clara Franke Warrell May 23, Harry F Sprague of Freeport May 25 and Arvilla V Wallgum Harlem May 22, indicating official actions or registrations on specified dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Holdiman
Waterloo
Clara Franke
Warrell
Harry F. Sprague
Freeport
Arvilla V. Wallgum
Harlem
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