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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
4
Husband in Rockford pursuit of missing wife Minnie Fisher
Jacob Wisher a farmer near Savanna travels to Rockford to locate his wife Minnie Fisher mother of three. He claims she deserted him after five days with bad company and a young man while he provides weekly support. Fisher seeks her return and vows to bring her back, possibly to Freeport earlier suspected, as police trace leads to her parents in Rockford. He expresses a wish to see her in handcuffs to deter such conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Wisher
Savanna
Rockford
Minnie Fisher
Jeff
George Mickle
South Church Street
Fisher
Jacob
Minnie
Freeport
Masonic Book Publishing Promises Restorations Work
Denver reports the late Judge Henry P H Bromwell left a planned work on Restorations of Masonic Gigometry and Symboltry to Masonry worldwide. Harriet Bromwell arranged the manuscript for publication by a Colorado Grand Lodge driven company, with aid from past grand masters, as it will be issued soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Henry P. H. Broomwell
Judge Bromwell
Harriet Bromwell
Grand Lodge A. F.& A. M
Colorado
Order
Grand Lodge
Bramwell
The
Minois Grand Lodge
Catherine the Great and the Empress of the Mussinaa
A humorous 19th century portrayal describes Catherine the Great as an odd, cultured ruler from 1762 to 1796. It notes her simple table, restraint from excess, a comic yet grand sense of theater, and an anecdote where she calmly takes a page’s place in a card game after dispatching him on a task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine the Great
Mipress
Russia
Prince Dashkok
Ocmiss
Catherine
Amd
Siberia
The Agra Diamond Saga of an 1526 Battle Loot
The Agra diamond, named after the 1526 battle, passed through Mogul era loot and 19th century intrigue. Marquis of Donegall, then secretary, aided smuggling by concealing the gem in a horse ball, after which the horse was shot at embarkation. The diamond later sold to the Duke of Brunswick and recut from 46 to 31.5 carats to remove black spots, becoming a famed rose-pink gem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Agra
Baber
Marquis of
Donegall
Dell
England
Duke of Brunswick
Andrew Johnsons Writing Rarity and Poor Handwriting
The piece notes that Andrew Johnson wrote little, with most letters signed by his son. An accident while working as a tailor damaged his arm, hindering penmanship. Johnson is described as the poorest writer among presidents, with handwriting that is almost undecipherable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
Taylor
President Johnson
Natural Cross of Pearls Washes Ashore in Australia
Curious relics found in the briny deep include a pearl composed Latin cross. Nine large gems fuse into a perfect cross with seven upright pearls and two on the transverse bar. The Great Southern Cross pearl, from a pearl oyster, is valued at at least $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Australia
Opposites in Love and a Cautionary Quote
A Pittsburg Post quip notes two people planning marriage captioned by contrasts. One partner is dark while the other is a millionaire, highlighting social disparity. A separate aphorism advises decisive speech when angered at liquor or a person, urging firm choice before speaking.
August events and camp meetings listed for Oakdale area
A compiled schedule shows August camp meetings at River Side Park and Old Settlers reunion at Cedars, plus Labor Day events in Bent County and Taylor's Park. The Grand Opera House hosts multiple shows including The Holy Cry and The Moonshiner's Daughter, with acts like Vogel's Minstrels and Gentlnes only noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Lonn
Aziz
Q-Foot
Riverside Park
Cedars Vv
Taylor's Park
Bent Ei
Shnioe
Rover
J. Vaughn
St. Mary's All
Grand Opera Fouse
Winninger Bros
Polly Primncose
Fraudulent Dr Kings Discovery Imitations Warned
Counterfeiters have been making and selling imitations of Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds and related ailments to defraud the public. The note on the wrapper is a protection and to look for it on all Dr King s or Buckten s remedies. H B Buckten Co Chicago Ill Windsor Canada Joseph Emmert druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Cement Work by Sraas and JAHN in town
Concrete work offered by Sraas and JAHN includes hitching posts sidewalks and walls using best material at cheap prices. News phone Blue 972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sraas & Jahn
Town Board Meeting Audits Bills Thursday Evening
The town board will hold a regular meeting on Thursday evening August 10 at 7 30 p m to audit bills. All persons with town bills are asked to present them to the town clerk Thos Lawless at once. Sat ta ta
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Lawless
Satta Ta
Liberty Street Property For Sale In Town
It lists the residence of the late P. H. Murphy at 146 Liberty Street for sale. The modern eight room house includes a bath water closet gas and furnace with East front facing a paving street. Convenient to the round house and business district, the seller promises a price to suit and calls it desirable property. Signed F Hildreth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Street
P.H. Murphy
F. Hildreth
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