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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1906
Page
1
Some prefer plated to solid poid jewelry while others choose plated silverware. Visit to inspect the goods and learn prices. If not pleased, you may shop elsewhere, but not until you have examined our offerings.
Havana reports the insurrection has spread to Moron where seventy men led by Gracia Canizares seized arms. A mounted party of two hundred men under ex-revolutionary general Dellon Sanchez seized arms at Arroyo Blanco near Ciego de Avila. Puerto Principe city in a state of excitement.
Bridgeport Connects reports William J Bryan left for New York this morning in excellent condition for a busy day before departing west. In New York the American Anti-Trust league endorsed his Madison Square Garden speech noting his stand against trusts and government ownership of railroads.
Freeport and suburbs total 20,140, up 838 from eight months ago, a 4.3 percent rise since January 1905. Osborne Directory co announces the growth, with East and West Freeport, Arcade and Organ Factory additions included. Projections suggest 25,000 by the next government census, aided by abundant work and scarce vacant storefronts. D C Stover and others stress industrial expansion and home ownership driving prosperity.
Illinois forecast calls for showers tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures in the northern portion. Sunrise was at 6:26 a.m. and sunset at 6:33 p.m. in Chicago.
Chicago quotes show Dec wheat 7 3 4 to 7 4, Dec corn 43 4, Dec oats 81 4 5, Jan pork 13 50, Jan lard 7 97, Jan ribs 7 25. Union Stock Yards Cattle steady 400, Beeves 3 85 to 6 80, Stockers and Feeders 2 30 to 4 25, Hogs 8 000 up 5 to 6 47, Good heavy 5 95 to 6 40, Rough bone 5 6 to 6 78, Light 5 95 to 6 60, Sheep 2 000 strong 3 15 to 6 15.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Benjamin Rhodes will be held at Grace Episcopal church tomorrow at 2 20 in the afternoon. The remains arrive here at 4 50 tomorrow morning. Mrs. Rhodes, 75, was born in New York City and moved to Chicago two years later. Her maiden name was Mary Ann Gill and she married in Chicago. The Rhodses came to Freeport 67 years ago where Mr. Rhodes started a soap and tallow candle factory and later ran a meat market. Mrs. Rhodes was longtime member of Grace Episcopal church.
Large peach crop in Stephenson county this season, with trees laden with abundant fruit. Notable growers include J. M. Piper of 199 Carroll street and J. M. Stiffler reporting sizable yields.
Tomorrow Embury Epworth League holds a rally day with a 6:80 service of a special order. All young people are urged to attend and the meeting will close promptly at 7:15.
Captain W. D. Ament arrives at the fair to present performances each afternoon and evening next week. His show will entertain attendees with a series of acts during the community event.
W H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont extols Dr King s New Life Pills as the best thing after a pension. He claims they keep his family in splendid health and commission quick relief for headache constipation and biliousness. Guaranteed at Joseph Emmert s drug store.
Shoes for the Sister boy from E. and W. offer durable options for hard on footwear. Prices range from $1.00 to $2.00, offering value and sturdy construction for daily wear.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a fuse issue at Seri's Flour and Feed store on S 28th Street. Details are unclear but indicate a local incident involving a vehicle and a fuse failure near the shop. No injuries or official actions are specified.
The annual W C T U convention for Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties will meet in Freeport on September 20 and 21. Miss Marie C. Brehm, state president, will speak, with a likely diamond medal contest. Delegates from Lena, Orangeville, Stockton, Elizabeth, Van Brocklin, Pearl City, Winslow, Ridott and Warren are expected.
Mrs Emma Baker of Loran died at Globe hospital at 6 15 last evening after several months illness. Born in Bavaria March 8 1863 she lived there until coming to the United States twenty three years ago settling in Loran Illinois with her parents. She is survived by her husband Frank Baker two sons and two daughters. Funeral services will be held Monday morning in Loran.
The regular city council meeting will be held Monday evening in the council rooms. Officials expect debate on the culvert near Mechanic Street between Spring and Jackson streets as heavy rains have caused collapse. Action to repair or possibly replace the culvert is anticipated.
Heavy crowds for Ringling Brothers shows in Monroe cause Madison and Dodzeville trains to run over an hour late. On the Dogeville line a stop at Dill revealed demand too high to load, forcing two trips to move all awaiting passengers.
Jacob G. Sanderson has expanded his photograph gallery to handle more business. The operating room was enlarged and all rooms were painted and papered. He added a modern lens capable of 14 by 16 inch pictures, reflecting his progressive growth and well built business.
The outing club of the first M. BF. church meets the Out club of the Binbury church for a baseball game at Taylor's Park on Monday September 3 at 8 p.m. The park is secured for the afternoon and admission is free. Both teams have practiced hard and a fine contest is expected.
The Onego commissioners may borrow 32000 dollars to fund bridge construction. A recent special election resulted in a majority voting in favor by 07 to 22.
Item urges quick action to purchase school books from Brown and Dollmeyer. Nothing else clearly stated.
Illinois Central and Chicago and Northwestern officials discuss relocating American Express baggage rooms and offices to a larger modern building south of the union depot. The plan would repurpose space, move lunch counter and news stands, and double Illinois Central baggage room floor area while improving waiting room capacity. Key executives VanNoy Rawn and Kiarritinan reportedly approve the proposal.
Embury M B E church Epworth League holds its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at o clock p m. All members and friends are urged to attend as vital matters will be discussed. A Bible study course for winter will be introduced with remarks by KR J Schmedler Y M C A secretary. An engaging literary and musical program will follow with light refreshments.
Audience members wishing to attend the Parsifan production on Monday evening are urged to arrive in time so they can be seated before 7 45 p m the curtain rises then and no one will be ushered to their seats after that time until the scene ends
Fragmentary OCR text references tax avoidance, rent absence, a king figure, and a Rocky Mountain tea note. Names and clear facts are obscured, making a coherent news item impossible without the full readable context.
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