Freeport Journal-Standard from Freeport, Illinois • Page 1

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1907. LOST LIVES IN PlRfi. Employes of Pottery Works to Flames A 1 WL Mttrch Eight persons afe known to have lost their lives in a "re that ocoutfed Jo the plant of Jhe Warwiok Pottery company in the flooded district early today. With one exception ail were Syrians and were drowned by leaping into the flood. A After the fire an investigation by the police developed fact that nine Syrians are still unaccounted for and it is believed they also drowned.

SO Exchange Strwt, Til, 7-iolh HNS, IIS MMhanto Street, Tel. 42, new line, MANY MINERS ARE KILLED. Explosion of Firedamp and Breaking of Cable Fatal to employes. Porbaph, Germany, March 18-. An explosion of firedamp in the coal mine at Kief seln last night caused the death sixty-five miners and injury to twelve others.

BRACELETS Pretty arms are the prettier when adorned with a dainty band of gold. "The present short sleeves make Bracelet wearing a necessity to all dress. We're shewing new broad bands, slender bands, plain or gem- set, as well as the Carmens, which remain a great favorite now, as in iLru Prussia, March Twenty-two miners were killed this morning at Gerhard mine. They were descending the shaft in a cage when the cable broke. FIRE IN SINCLAIR'S COLONY.

Carpenter Burned to Dentil In Blnze That Destroys House. 'Englewood, N. March Hall, the home of Uptp.n Sinclair's colony, was destroyed by fire early today. Fifty-five colonists escaped, although a few were injured by jumping from win- FOR FAULTY BRAKES CORONER'S JURY RETURNS VERDICT IN THE PEARL CITY INQUEST. FAlLlJRE TO PROTECT REAR TRAIX IS ALSO CONDEMNED.

OF Third Section Approached Station nt Too Great of Testimony Between Engineers Karney and Moore. I a switchman who was on his way Ib Chicago and who happened to be in the caboose 6f section 2, testified that he was half ft sleep at the time of the accident. The flfst thing he kaew he was lying the ground. He was carried into tha depot. Mr.

Koontz was lying a in the caboqse asleep; He nftd previously had a conversation with KdontJi. Both were from the vicinity of Johnstown, and they talRed a'b'otit the great flood at Conductor Jones, ot section 2, had been dtothlsaed frotft the service of the company; for his share in the accident and cc tify at the in- There sees uid not be found to uest. ed to be a difference of dows. Lester Briggs, a carpenter, was This is to be the most popular individual piece of Jewelry that will be wprn this season and every lady wants one, and we invite inspection of our stock, it is up-to-date and complete. HOLLISTER BARRETT, Jewelers and Opticians.

Stephenson Preeport, 111. burned to death. The flre is believed to have resulted from an explosion of gas in the REVOLUTIONISTS DEFEATED. Three Days of Fighting Victorious to Troops. San Salvador, March Barabofa, war minister of Honduras, according to advices received today, has, after three days of flgbtine, defeated 3,000 men commanded by General Dioncco Gutierras, general-in-chief of the Honduras revolutionary forces.

Generals Gutierras. Balladeras and Gamere were killed. MELLEN TO VISIT PRESIDENT. Head of Big Railroad System Wilt Go To Washington. Washington, March the New York, New Haven Hartford railroad, has telegraphed to the White house asking for an interview with the president.

Tuesday. He will be here next NOT AN EXPERI ME NT. AN ESTABLISHED AND ADMITTED FACT. 13, 'USERS I PRAISE IT. PBICEB, Oubo.

Magnetic- Pair In $E5Q UttherciM Donbla ConcnYeilM tor boavy Elastic Cushion Strops. 1.00. Free booklet "Hints to Shaven." I Also a complete line of Safety Razors, Hazor Strops, Hones and Lather Brushes JOSEPH ORUOGJ8T 111 Stephenson St Woman Charged With Murder. Chicago, March Mrs. Dora McDonald, wife of Michael Gilbert McDonald, was today held without hail to await the action of the grand jury on the charge of murdering Webster S.

Guerin on Feb. 21. Dr. W. B.

Peck, coroner, and newspaper representatives returned from Pearl City last night. The coroner's jury in the inquest yesterday on the death of Daniel B. Koontz, who was killed on the Chicago Great Western road Feb. 14, in a rear end collision of two freight trains at Pearl City, rendered the following verdict: "We, the jury, find that Daniel B. Koontz was killed in caboose No.

129, attached to train No. 60, engine 230, on the Chicago Great Western railroad (being east of a point about 60 feet east of the depot) at Pearl City, 111., Feb. 14, 1907, at 3:45 a. m. We find that the above accident was due Conductor F.

A Jones failed to protect the rear end of'the train, second section of No. 60, before backing up after having cleared the block at Pearl City, second, that the third section of No. 60 was running at too great speed to stop at that disance from Pearl City depot, the approaching station; third, that the brakes on the train, section three No. 60, were not in a first-class condition to stop the train at that distance. "JOHN SPRAGUE.

W. BUCKLEY. HAMMOND. "JOHN MISHLER. "WM.

GOODRICH. M. AURAND." The testimony of Engineer James L. Moore, of the second section of train 60, consumed the greater part of the day, and the evidence of those opinion Ben the two engineers as to whethei a train should approach all stations Under control, Karney claiming that? he had the right to run through at average speed, while Moore claimed he should have approached the) station under control, ready to stop' if necessary. Engineer Moore also testified that the brakes on the third of No.

60 were not in good condition, while Conductor Fuller's evidence contradicted this. Mr. EveraH, -the Great Western claim agent, niade the statement that his company $iad already reached a settlement with the relatives of Mr. Koontz and that, therefore, there would be no stait. LONG LIFE ENDS IN PEACEFUL REPOSE MRS.

MARY M'KIBBHN, PIO- IJEER OF COUfiTY, DIED DAY AFTERNOON. CAME WEST PROM KE1T8TONB STATE MOKE TttAX 8IXTV VEARS AGO. 'simply corroborated Stock Market Doings. New Prices continued this upward course in the opening dealings in the stocks today. The rise was violent in many prominent issues and reactions followed in several active stocks.

Weather Forecast. Chicago, March fair tonight and Sunday; colder Sunday. at i 111. following him his statements. The evidence given in the afternoon follows: Engineer Moore.

James L. Moore, the engineer of the second section of train No. 60, concluded his evidence. He said that before he backed up to the depot the whole train was on the Bolton block. He said also that he had pulled the third section the remainder of the distance to Chicago and found that the brakes were not in good condition.

The rails were bad (slippery) that morning. He thought it impossible to have stopped a train of that weight in that half a that the engineer of section 3 had done everything in his power. Engineer Karncy's Story. Edward Karney, engineer of section 3, engine 238, testified that as he passed through Kent the signal showed a clear track in the block to Pearl City, which meant 300 feet east of the depot. When he passed the mile post west of Pearl City he fhut off steam and let the train "float." came around the curve about half a mile west of City he saw the red light of the caboose of section 2.

He immediately put on the emergency brake and tried to as Miners Entombed. SYSTEMATIC SAVING, ononth by month inevitably tiriiigs a competency and a com- potency brings an old age of ease and content. Carrying building and loan the bestknownuieang of H17HIDING and ASSOCIATION is uiwur- passed in either safety or profit, Tne ntty-fourtli series is now open. Monthly payments flfty cents one cloll ur per share. ST AUT KIGHTand START DON'T FOBOKT TH PAIP STOCK.

C. F. Hlldreth. Seq'y Blohmond, --Ten men are reported entombed by an explosion in the Bond Coal company mine atGreeney, Va. Today's Market Report.

Chicago, Moh. Following are the cloning board of trade quotations: May May May May $15.75 May Mav $8.75. Chicago, Moh, 16. Following are the closing quotations today for the Union stock yards market: 800; steady. Cows, 11.

Stockers Feeders, 5 to 10 lower. Mised 82. Good Bough 16. 82. Bulk $6 SO.

strong; The "Canary" Oxfords are better. A trial will prove it. undies', $1.50 to men's, $8.00 to Nothing from Nothing Leaves How Much? 43 Asked' the teacher of this boy: "About what there is left in our coakbin," and he was sent "to the head of the class, You will need a good deal of Coal for the next six weeks. We wjll send it promptly. Phone 43 HILLMER Company I near the road crossing he told the fireman he thought the train was not going to stop in time to avoid hitting the caboose of section 2.

He then went to the steps and looked for a place to jump. When he saw a space between some cars standing on a sidetrack he jumped. He became unconscious immediately on striking the ground and knew nothing more. The train was going at a rate of thirty to thirty-five miles an hour when he first saw the light. He did everything that was possible to stop the train, and if the track had been clear ten or fifteen car lengths farther east the accident would not have happened.

Conductor of Section 3. William Fuller, conductor of the third section, testified that he met a passenger train at Stockton. At Kept he found the block clear. At the mile post approaching Pearl City he noticed that the speed was reduced, aud coming around the curve he felt the application of the air brakes. He next noticed the red light of the caboose at the station.

His train had the right of way to the depot at Pearl City they were going at a rate of thirty to forty miles au hour. In his opinion the engineer did all in his power to stop the train and prevent an accident. Asked for his opinion of the act of Conductor Jones in backing up to the depot he said: "We are not supposed to move our train without first protecting it. It is a hazardous thing to do otherwise." He thought the train was going about ten miles an hour when it struck the caboose. His traiu was composed of twenty-four cars or 849 tons.

Fireman's Story. Harry Jestice, fireman of section 3, told about the block's being clear and seeing the red light. The engineer shut off steam at the mile post and let the traiu "drift' 'to the curve. There he put on the emergency air brakes. He was on the engine when it struck the caboose.

The engineer did not say anything to him as he jumped. Tbe train was running about ten miles an hour when it struck the caboose. in the NONE WANT HONOR. Places for Candidates on Republican Town Ticket Go tfte County. B.

F. Tlmma has positively declined the Republican nomination for assistant supervisor. This leaves only one name on the Palmer, for collector. The ticket must be filled by Monday night, which makes the time short if there is any intention of others who want to become candidates. Harlem Republicans.

The Republican vote in the second precinct of Harlem (West Freeport) is as follows: Town Herman Prasse 27 Samuel Dezelle 37 H. F. Walbaum 72 Ed Daughenbaugh 26 W. J. Reitzell 28 H.

Bennett 6 Richard Morrow 3 Thomas .29 Gassman 'la. the first iftcecinct the vote was as 'follows: Srasse, Dezetle, Daughenbaugh, Reitzell, Bennett, 26. Lancaster Republican Caucus. The Republicans of Lancaster township have nominated the following ticket: Rezner. Town A.

Hummel. Mitchell. Pflle. Lapp. Mr.

Rezner is the present supervisor and has given general satisfaction to his constituents. The fact that Mr. Rezner will not be opposed by a Democratic candidate is due to the excellent manner in which he has looked after the town of Lancaster. He has been supervisor for most of the time since 1898, and was opposed, at only two elections. The Democratic nominees are: Town Yarger.

Bender. Hill. Deery. ustice of the acob Thoren. LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

Was Charter Member of the Second Presbyterian Church Funeral Services Will lie Conducted Monday Afternoon. Investments for Sale Mortgage Loans, de afte In fche enongh invest- In our many most surd we bare ever Mrs. Mary Jane McKibben died at her home, 222 Union street, yesterday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock from a complication of diseases incident to old age. Seven years ago the deceased fell and injured her hip. Since that time she has been unable to walk and has been obliged to confine herself to an invalid's chair.

Aside from this her health had always been of the very best. It Was only since Wednesday of this week that she was obliged to remain in her bed. Her death was peaceful, the patient watchers at hot- bedside scarcely being aware when the dissolution came. In the passing of Mrs. McKibben Stephenson county loses another of its oldest settlers.

Samuel Lamm, of Ridott township, who was in the party that came here from Pennsylvania, is now perhaps the oldest settler. The deceased was born in Clinton county, April 4, 1825, and a singular coincident is that her maiden name was McKibben. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McKibben, who died at Dakota, this county, something over thirty ago.

Miss Mary J. McKibben, the deceased, and Joseph McKibben were married in Clinton county April 30, 1845, and thrfe weeks liter, in company with three other 1'amiiies, started covered wagons for the then wild and much talked of tiair.Jes. of -Beyond sfssippi in days was wiMer- noss in truth. Twenty-seven days were taken to int'lce this trip When I they arrived in Freeport there was one brick building, and stood otmkrol of bfl investment, while the holder of stock and bonds has not. No charge will be niade for collect- IPJ? Principal and Interest at matar ity.

Details of loans will be famished to anyone seeking an Investment. CHARLES D. KNOWLTON, Banker and Dealer in Investment Securities. ALLINGTON Buys for cash, owns everything in his store, consequently saves you 25 per cent on lowest prices given by Consignment Dealers. Theyjknow It, we know it, and we want you to know It.

Besides, we are always here and stand back of the goods. PIANOS An effort will be made to start a Sons of Veteran's camp at Shannon. The spring term of Miss Edith Chrisler's kindergarten will open Monday morning, March 18, in the rear of the First Baptist church. The program for the entertaiment to be given by the King's Daughters at the Y. M.

C. on March 27. will be published naxt week. Watch for it. Professor Louby, of the Dubuque, Iowa, theological seminary will occupy the pulpit of the Second Presbyterian church tomorrow morning and evening.

Three hundred years of church life. Illustrated stereopticon lecture in Grace church on Tuesday evening, March 19. Admission free. Rev. A.

B. Whitcombe, of Dixon, 111., will lecture. Men specially invited. Sfc, Agues' guild will meet with Mrs. Geo.

Dollmeyer on Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Ou March 25th, at 10 o'clock a. St. Agues' guild will observe its corporate munion, after which will be held the annual election ot officers. All members are requested to be present.

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Mrs. Mabb, Freeport. will call and explain. Write to her. This will not appear again.

of Qelwein, Green Carnations for St. Patrick's day. Saturday au4 Sunday. Jojiu lUuscher, 04 Chicago St. Both 374.

am. FOR furniture at a To be sold by tlie Walnut. street, corner of Tbe Dally Journal delivered to any part of tfce city tor lOc a week. where the old building now stands. For the few a-licles of house lur- tiishirigs that were required it was necessary to so back to Chicago, as they were um.bie to proeme them here.

The vicinity where lire court he use now stands was then tiio settled part of the town. What is now the site of the Brewster was then a frog pond, and deer and all soils, of name wore plentiful. Po: the first year dto dcvensed her husband lived in .1 cabin ouvht ir.iles northwest of town and the following year they purchased a claim which had been preemptt-d' bv James Murdoch, about four miles northeast of the city. Here they lived and raised their family of eight children. They saw the virgin forests cut down and depleted.

They underwent all the hardships incident of the pioneer days, hardships little dreamed of in these days of convenience and comforts. Chicago was their nearest market and to thai, olats wore they obliged to haul iheir products and drive their cattle. It was by no means a peaceful trip. The old Galena trail was the route and it was Infested with thieves and robbers, and the road- liouses or inns along the way were, many of them, of doubtful character. As time grew and the family grew to manhoow and womanhood the farm was cleared and whqre once stood the forest was now fertile fields.

In 1891 they moved to Freeport to enjoy the fruits of their labors. They took up their lumie at 222 'Union street and have 1 resided there ever since, Mrs. McKibben was one of the charter members of the Second Presbyterian church, but for a number of years has been a member of the Cedarville Presbyterian church. Up to the time she fell and injured her hip she was very active and always busy. Even after she wad obliged to remain In her chair she was not satisfied unless her flngerj were busy.

She was a vvoiaan devoted to the best interests ui her family, she was kind and loving, and no't only a Christian by word, but she lived according to the teachings of her church. She cared nothing for the doings and frivolous pastimes of many, but preferred her own home and the company of her-family and intimate friends. On April 30, ISiio, Mr. and Mrs. McKibben celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage, and on April 30, 1905, the sixtieth anniversary of the same event was celebrated.

On the first occasion only the relatives were preieut, but at the Goth anniversary 'both friends aud relatives gathered to offer their congratulations. Surviving her are her husband aud eight children. The latter are: Mrs. J. T.

Lease, Ridott: Mrs. W. C. Mc- Williains. Cherry Valley, James B.

McKibben, Storm Lake, Mrs. S. J. Gardner, Austin, Perry A. McKibben.

Estherville, Mrs." W. H. Brubaker, Lancaster; Frauk A. McKibbeu. Cauon City, and Mrs.

F. S. Shepherd, Rockford. All che children are expected here for the t'uueral with the exception of Frauk. Oue sister, Mrs.

George Foster, lives at Washington, a brother, James H. McKibbeu, Red Oak, and another brother, F. D. McKibbeu, of Rockford. The deceased was the second oldest of teu children, all of whom came west with the exception Purchased from eight of the greatest factories in the east and west.

Largest assortment in the city, Terms that always please 146 Stephenson 5 North Galena Ave. aw WfiB TEN CENTS A I taken from cmr Art and Haviland CMni Departmearts. Displayed on ain floor door. Tiese goods willtit sold atone Little Co AT THIS 9ION VB3S TOWBR, FBEBPOMT, will youliave A Headache or one of our HeadacheTablets? Why, the Headache Tablets, of course-I 25c a box and bring Ten DoUare' Vortk of relief. Wm.

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