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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1906
Page
5
Chicago forecast dated September 10 indicates showers this afternoon or tonight in the north and central regions. Tuesday is expected to be fair with cooler temperatures in the north. Sunrise was at 6 35 AM and sunset at 6 PM.
The closing board of trade quotes show Dec wheat 7 54 3, Dec corn 41 44, Dec oats 31, Jan pork 16 70, Jan lard 8 50, Jan ribs 8 55. Union stock yards reports cattle 23 000 up 10, bees cowsheifers 1 50 to 5, stockers feeders 2 50 to 4 35, hogs 30 000 up 6 to 10, mixed butchers 6 00 to 6 62, good heavy 6 15 to 6 50, rough heavy 5 55 to 6 85, light 6 20 to 6 67, sheep 28 000 strong 3 65 to 5 60.
Miss Walker's Sunday school class of Second Presbyterian will send asters to Miss Poxin at the association house in Chicago on Wednesday morning. People may leave flowers at the settlement home 40 Stephenson street Tuesday afternoon or evening or call one of the girls to fetch them.
James Smith and John Miller retrieved a coat from the river at Graff and Samm's saloon. The garment held a bank book with nearly illegible writing and no clear owner. It is thought to belong to one of three men drowned when a caseline launch capsized about three weeks prior.
Morning crowds in the court house yard watch a squirrel occupy a large elm tree. The animal first appeared today and likely escaped from nearby residents, drawing curious pedestrians.
The Columbia a new gasoline launch owned by William Christen William Karsted August I Karsted and William Gordon was put in commission Saturday on the Pecatonica. Dedicatory services were held at the club house on Hancock avenue.
The board of review has nearly completed its labors and prepares a tabulated statement of assessments for each township in the county based on their schedule. Adjournment is expected on Wednesday.
The Christian Endeavor business meeting and social of the Second Presbyterian church will be held at the home of Misses Clara and Mabel Ryan, 4 Bailey avenue, tomorrow evening. All the young people of the church are cordially invited to attend.
Members of the Royal Arcanum begin a regular meeting in their lodge rooms this evening. District organizer M. H. Bovee will attend and a class of twelve candidates will be installed.
The board of supervisors will meet in regular session at 10 oclock tomorrow morning. The committee on county accounts and the committee on poor and poor farm met today and transacted routine business.
Weekly listings announce latest Se. libraries available every week at Leembuis' cigar store.
Reports from Siedlce in Russian Poland describe a violent weekend with mobs and soldiers slaughtering Jews and targeting Christians. hundreds killed and thousands wounded amid arson and looting. Authorities report ongoing fires and continued clashes as revolutionists fire from windows and troops respond.
Highland park will open to the public this week with larger attractions and no admission. Manager Mathews seeks a large turnout and promises free outside acts including Free Deputes from Chicago with a novelty contortionist act. A slack-wire display and a Spanish American War open air pageant will feature nightly. Millard brothers perform at the vaudeville house alongside new pictures and songs as crowds gather.
Beloit hosts yesterday’s Interstate Trades and Labor assembly with KF J Glenn George W Dippel and W EE Zimmerman in attendance. They report a good Labor Day balance and plan to organize all Rock River valley Trades and Labor councils, appoint an organizer, and meet next in Freeport on the second Sunday in October with Mr Dippel elected president for that meeting.
In circuit court Judge Farrand reconvened at 1 30 pm and granted a change of venue in the Coffman divorce case, likely to be tried by Judge Baume of Galena Jr. It is unlikely to proceed this term. Manuel pleads guilty to stealing a grip from Rev. Thompson. Chase gets 60 days. Three youths charged with burglary plead not guilty and seek separate juries. trial set for Wednesday.
Mr Silk paid a $2 reward from his funds to the finder who returned the watch. The owner offered a $5 reward, and the finder’s father is highly regarded by his employer who offers a character certificate. Local banks and Prosperi’s institutions also show esteem for the family.
The first annual Prohibition Chautauqua sponsored by county temperance groups ended Sunday after an increasingly attended run at the Jackson and Walnut tent. Polish throne heir Colonel John Sobieski delivered acclaimed life and career lectures, drawing strong applause and requests for future appearances.
Dispatches report the death of James Lough an engine fireman in Santa Fe yards San Bernardino California formerly a Freeport social figure. He died Friday night while uncoupling a train after a lever jammed and his body was severed by a moving car. Lough was secretive about his family line claimed to be son of Matthew Lough Chicago capitalist and nephew of Sir Thomas Lough British MP. He had lived in Freeport since 1900 and worked on the Illinois Central railway. He was 77 characters remain.
Organ recital at Grace KE Episcopal Church begins at o'clock. Program includes Mendelssohn, Elijah and Elijah excerpts, vocal solos by Master Bert Mann and Mr Burton, plus scenes from A Midsummer Night's Dream and other orchestral selections.
Knights of Columbus plan an evening of cards at their hall tomorrow. St Margaret's guild schedules a Tuesday meeting at Miss Helen Strong's home.
D C Stover advertises payment of two cents per load of dirt for riverbank filling and offers delivery along the river. The note appears as a brief local notice with a contact name for arranging sourcing.
Brown, a Pittsfield Vermont pension attorney, touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a top health aid next to a pension. They are claimed to cure headache constipation and biliousness in 25cc doses guaranteed at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
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