21 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1905
Page
1
St Louis on October 21 cashier Francis B. Runder of the St Louis postoffice was taken into custody by postoffice inspectors after a reported shortage of 9000 dollars appeared in his accounts.
Secretary rat visits Akron to address a Republican state ticket rally. It is his only address of the campaign. He will push for railroad rate legislation and strongly argue for the President's position on the ruling issue.
A broken rail caused the westbound Miss Pacific passenger train to leave the track five miles west of Fort Scott Kansas early today. The wreck injured about thirty people with no fatalities and only a few seriously hurt.
Alonzo J. Whiteman of Daneville New York was found guilty of defrauding the Fidelity Trust Company of Buffalo by means of raised and forged drafts according to special report from Buffalo dated October 21.
Kansas City October 21 special says Becker of Kansas City was to be named receiver for the Imperial Brewing Company which owes about 625000 dollars.
Chicago Oct. 21 Special Charles Snoad president of the Illinois Association of Fourth Class Postmasters died of apoplexy.
Washington reports Mrs. Roosevelt arrived today after a trip from Atlanta. The dispatch notes her presence in the capital with no further details on events or accompanying parties.
The state and city quarantine was raised at noon today in Memphis Tennessee.
Chicago weather bulletin predicts fair conditions tonight and Sunday with frost expected tonight. Dry, cool air moves over the city as temperatures dip, signaling a frosty night ahead in the region.
Chicago markets show December wheat at 87 3 4 cents and December corn at 44 1 2 cents. Pork, lard, and ribs futures listed, with January pork at 12.40, lard at 6.77 to 6.90, ribs at 6.50. Union stock yards quotes: cattle 400 head steady, bees at 3.40 to 6.40, cows and heifers 2.00 to 4.75, stockers feeders 2.25 to 4.25, hogs 12,000 steady for light and weaker others, with various feeder and heavy categories priced.
President Roosevelt lands on the Atlantic Coast Line at 10 30 PM amid a large crowd in Jacksonville. Military guards, a field artillery battery, and a Florida State Troops escort guide the president to a reviewing stand. After lunch with the Jacksonville Board of Trade, he tours the city before departing for St Augustine to spend Sunday.
Fred Jastram and C. C. Shoemaker of Freeport have entered cars in the Rockford Driving Park races planned for next Wednesday afternoon. Shrewd driver Shoemaker may pilot his Searchment car to a strong showing. Jastram awaits a decision, eyeing a Rockford car or a Freeport entry. If weather cooperates, J. W. Benston, W. N. Tice, J. C. Guyer and others may attend, with talks of a later Freeport meet at Taylor’s park potentially drawing Chicago entries.
Funeral services for the late John Baltzer took place at the Reformed church in Orangeville yesterday at 10 o'clock. Attendees gathered to pay their respects to the deceased.
The German club organizes an elaborate card party next Tuesday at K. G. hall. Questa will be welcomed and a large attendance is expected as proceeds go to charitable purposes.
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as positive and stomach friendly cleansing the entire system. Sold in tea or tablets for 85 cents by Joseph Emmert, pitched as a blessing to suffering humanity.
Rev. W. Gardner Thrall of the English Lutheran church returns this evening from Polo where he attended the fifty fifth annual Lutheran Synod of Northern Illinois. He is accompanied by Rev. Dr. F. L. Sigmund president of Carthage College who will preach at the English Lutheran church tomorrow as usual.
Mrs H D Bentley will return home this evening after attending the state federation of women's clubs in Jones.
Wisconsin coaches express strong belief in a victory over Chicago. King stresses physical condition and fighting spirit while Holt predicts an invincible rebound after the first clash. Graduate Manager Downer cites expected attendance near 15 000 with ample seating remaining at the grounds.
The Russell R. Mohn Concert Company with Prof. Mohn as tenor soloist and Ada Rogers Mohn as reader will perform at the First U B church Thursday evening November 2 at 8 o clock. The group is a top road attraction and deserves patronage. Adults 25 cents, children 15 cents.
Dean McKee of the Frances Shimer Academy Mt Carroll will spend tomorrow in Freeport and preach twice at the Baptist church. His pastorship at a leading Minneapolis church and his work in education highlight the event for local congregants.
C G Grayson of Lula Mississippi reports relief from stomach and bowel disorders after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. The product is advertised as a tonic and laxative and costs 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store with a guarantee.
Police investigate a plate glass break at the Kuehner store on Galena street. A bullet hole is suspected from outside though no shot is heard, with prior similar damage reported at local buildings and an ongoing search for the culprit.
John Bohen of Broadway reports persistent harassment by neighborhood youths who pelted his wagon with stones damaging the canvas cover. Police court notes mention he seeks action if the attackers are caught.
Police continued the day long search for the man who burglarized the Brown Hotel yesterday morning but found no trace. They believe he left town immediately after the robbery and expect no apprehension.
Henry Pfeiffer, arrested yesterday for threatening John Schmitt, was released yesterday afternoon by Magistrate Bentley due to lack of sufficient evidence.
Patrol was called out last evening about 10 o clock to arrest a plain drunk who was causing trouble in Douglas avenue.
The well known clairvoyant and medium of Dixon II now located with Mrs Gee. Frazier at 80 Chicago street first door north of Clifton cottage. Hours are 9 am to 9 pm.
Frank J. Emmett a famed clairvoyant medium advertises services at 26 North Chicago offering business, love, law and marriage readings. Readings are 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed or no charge and hours run 9 to 9 daily and Sundays with a lady assistant and phone 689 white.
Advertisement notes up to date dressmaking styles with a contact at 67 West Street and hours 10 to 2. The fragment suggests a local service offering current fashion design guidance.
Geo B Turneaure, a piano tuner, lists services and accepts orders at any music store. Contact details are provided for instrument tuning, repairs, and tuning assessments.
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