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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
9
Illinois faces rain or snow Friday with a slowly rising temperature. Iowa expects rain or snow tonight and Friday with warmer conditions in the east. The sun rose at 7 20 a.m. and set at 4 28 p.m.
Mrs Longworth daughter of President Roosevelt was operated on at the White House for appendicitis. Dr Rixey announced at 11:30 the operation was successful in every way and she is gradually recovering from the anaesthetic.
Washington reports that Senator Aldrich submitted to the Senate the finances resolutions uniting Culbertson and Clay measures. The move follows a committee meeting to merge two financial proposals into a single package for Senate consideration.
Fifty six men are at work in the Mohawk combination mine with no molestation reported and union pickets not strongly visible. No other mines attempted to reopen this morning.
Sofia December report says Boris Sarafoff a renowned bandit leader and revolutionary chief Garvanoff were killed at Sarafoff's residence by a Macedonian today.
San Francisco December 12 J Dalzell Brown, jailed manager of the California Safe Deposit and Trust Company, admits fictitious entries were made in the bank books.
In Monongah West Virginia on December 12 a continuing recovery reports 285 bodies found up to 10 oclock with 25 more ready for removal from the mines.
An old-time advert announces a remedy for life threatening digestive blockage. Dr IK Xing's New Life Pills are offered as a guaranteed money back cure, sold at Joseph Hmmert's drug store for 25e.
Denver Chicago Louisville and St Paul placed in nomination to host the 1908 Democratic National Convention as parties debate venue conditions and funding. Perry Belmont backs publicity for campaign contributions as delegates convene in Washington for the decision.
The notice highlights a doll sale at F A Reads from Friday to Saturday and a bazaar with supper at First Presbyterian church planned for tomorrow afternoon and evening. Also the United Workers of Second Presbyterian church schedule a Friday meeting at Mrs Walter Erfert's home with a 8 pm program and no tea. Dr H M Shultz, local veterinary surgeon, passed civil service and will start as inspector of animal industries in Chicago December 16 at 1409 dollars yearly.
Walter A. Wilkins formerly of Troy married Miss Inez Brandt of Warren yesterday at Rockford, officiated by Rev. W. D. Ward.
Notice to customers stating Roley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults by H. J. Moogh and Wim. F. Jungkunz.
Governor Charles S. Deneen will address political issues at the Grand Opera House in Freeport on Tuesday evening December 17 starting at 8 o clock. The public is invited and attendance of ladies is particularly desired.
In Elgin, the arson case against the creamery burn has progressed with witness testimony from farmer Shell and Ben Gilbert detailing events surrounding the fire. Trainmaster Shaughnessy testified on train movements the night of the blaze as the circuit court case ahead of larceny charges against Jones and Jackson proceeds next Monday.
The western department will relocate on January 1 from the German Insurance building to J. S. Brown's new Galena street building. The first floor measures 90 by 126 feet and will be partitioned for departments. The German building will be remodeled with the lower floor becoming a store room.
Malcom W. Ford transfers part of the northwest quarter of section 3b in Lancaster to William A. Ford for 2600 dollars.
Paul Niles, a Freeport firefighter, fought off a swarm of hundreds of crows during a hunting trip near Dakota village. The birds shredded his clothing and attacked his face and hands, forcing him to seek refuge under a grapevine before retreating home at dusk.
EF W offers special values on coats and sweaters priced between 100 and 200 dollars to please shoppers in the region. Public notices highlight bargains and seasonal selections for the upcoming sale period.
A notice records the marriage of Farl F Mitete of Dakota to Ethel B Spangler of Rock City on February 22. The item provides couple names and date in a concise public notice style.
Cautionary note warns against seeking home remedies for coughs or colds due to dangerous untested preparations. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar cures as effective for coughs colds and pneumonia prevention with a genuine yellow package. Substitutes should be refused. HH J Meogh and Wmn F Jungkuunz.
Now is the time to have your carriage and automobile stored and repaired for the spring. HK S Johnston upstairs corner Spring and Mechanic. It duclive.
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