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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1906
Page
5
Racine on October 1 special report states Mrs Richard T Robinson wife of the J I Case Threshing Machine Co secretary received a letter from two men living in Milwaukee or Racine demanding 20000 dollars with threat to kill the Robinson family if payment is not made.
The Rock River conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, meeting in Chicago, approved the Methodist Book Concern’s decision to grant an eight hour day to its printers. The vote endorses improved labor conditions within the church publishing operations.
Freeport officers identified the deceased as Martin Swenson, a Rockford laborer, with wife and child in Omaha. After the Cedarville bridge incident, Swenson and companion Brick Johnson were seen drinking in Freeport. Johnson said Swenson may have tried to dodge a westbound train, leaping in front of the eastbound engine. The coroner ordered an inquest at 7:30 pm. relatives in Omaha are being sought for disposition of the remains.
New York police report Albert J. Adams a renowned gambling czar shot and killed himself last night after years of ill health since his Sing Sing release. He led a vast gambling operation and amassed a large fortune.
Chicago forecast shows fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures. Sunrise today was 6 57 a m and sunset 6 41 p m.
Today's market report from Chicago covers closing board of trade quotes for Dec wheat at 7 6 2, Dec corn 4 3 4, Dec oats 5 1 5, Sept pork 13.42, Sept lard 7.87, Sept ribs 7.17. Union stock yards totals show cattle 23 000, 10 to 15 higher. beeves 3.90 to 6.95. cowsheifers 1.10 to 5.15. stockers feeders 2 600 to 4 50. hogs 30 000, steady. mixed butchers 6.30 to 6.77. good heavy 6.40 to 6.78. rough heavy 5.60 to 6.25. hogs high 6.30 to 8.72. bulk sales 6.30 to 6.65. sheep 42 000, 10 lower 4.65 to 5.35.
Metzgar and Wieman sold Walnut street property to Joseph Hofer of Shannon for 3700 dollars for William Holmes. Harrison A Kinley sold to Simon Aschelots two parcels in Loss sub division block 7 to Freeport for 3400 dollars. Mary A Lied sold Lot 12 in Hawke and Nestle rode addition to Nancy C Miller in Freeport for 1800 dollars.
Report circulated that several young girls were seen in parks last evening and this morning wearing boys clothes. No police report. authorities warned prosecution to the full extent if repeated.
August Fitz purchased the meat market long operated by his father John Fitz on South Galena avenue and took possession this morning. Fitz is a veteran merchant and earned his upcoming rest.
Dr. A B Smith Dr R F Mayes Dr I M Currier and H B Morrison travel to Rockford for the Northwestern Homeopathic Medical Society semi annual gathering. Dr Smith serves as president. Two sessions are planned with the forenoon start at 10 oclock and the afternoon at 1 30.
Mrs Cornelia R Perkins 77 died at 3 50 Sunday after rheumatism illness. A resident of Freeport three weeks from Oshkosh Wisconsin she came with her son Floyd N Perkins and family. Survived by Floyd George and Earl. Remains to be taken to Chicago for burial.
Col Frank O Lowden was nominated today to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman R R Hitt. The congressional committee met at the Brewster house and acted to nominate for the short term. Democrats have not scheduled a meeting and some committee members oppose a short term candidacy.
In county court Judge Clarity heard Eliza beth Wendt of Davis seek to discharge Nels Ende as her conservator. Witnesses testified on her mental condition and the court found no inducement from inside or outside the family and dismissed the petition.
The Standard Bearers of the Bainbury M E F church will meet this evening at Miss Juanita Nestlerode’s home 243 Walnut Street. All members and friends are invited. A good program will be rendered.
William Canfield, 20, lost his leg below the knee after a shotgun discharge during a rabbit hunting trip near Ridott. The injury occurred when the gun misfired as his brother and another companion surrounded a brush pile. He was taken to St Francis hospital and the limb was amputated four inches below the knee. He rests but weakened from blood loss.
From Milwaukee the delegate B of L F A H Reiger reports the tenth biennial convention of the KB of L BF of the North American continent. About 700 delegates attended with 300 to 400 visitors. Near $100,000 was donated to injured members unable to work. The convention site was chosen for Columbus Ohio.
The Illinois General Railroad Company defeated Samuel Curtis of Ovangeville in Justice Geib’s court this morning at Sloelock. The verdict grants the company possession of 825 railroad ties washed onto Curtis’s land during the Orangeville flood and orders Curtis to pay trial costs.
A fragmented line suggests a claim that Wathan could become a beautiful being if she can absorb the fact that Hollister's Rocky Mountain tea will do the business. The note at the end lists a price of 36 cents and a name Joseph Eumumert.
A brief notice notes a promotional period offering two gold fish and a globe with a can of baking powder at 63 Chestnut Street. Details are fragmentary but indicate a small sale or display item bundle.
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