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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1907

Page

2

Appalling Waste of Nation's Fuels

Joal Holmes of the Geological Survey warns that fuel waste imperils national heat power and light. The article argues coal should be conserved, shows waste in mining methods, and notes potential gains from better practices, use of water power, and improved handling of byproducts.

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This Date in Historymentions from 1104 to 1784

Fragmented historical notes list deaths births openings and discoveries across eras and regions. Items reference Frederick IE of Germany born 1104 Pozd Manachuelhe Great Wing of Portuscal born Indo and New Zealand discovery, plus Robert Livingston and Samuel Johnson. Also mentions an American navy plan 1784 and other garbled entries.

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City Council Proceedings Regular Meeting 1907 Nov 18

The Freeport City Council met in regular session with most aldermen present. Reports approved include sewer assessments paid and bonds for liquor licenses. The Bailey's Park sewer plans were referred to the sewer committee and an improvement bond ordinance and a ten year extension for Marwell telephone rights were adopted. Bills were approved, hydrant placement ordered, and the council adjourned.

Ald Brokhausen Dittmar Dorman Prall Thomas Rockey Snyder Matter G. W. Gratiam Ald. Dorman Ald. Prall King’s Daughters Settlement Home Board Ministerial Association Freeport Wasc Bailey's Ark Bailey's Park Association G. W. Graham Ald. Harden Ald. McGovern Committee On Board of Local Improvements Wmn. Ascher Walnut Rinsold Pleasant Jempire Galena Avenue Pratt Marwell Preeport MD. McGovern Ald. Gibler Reys and Bridges Wan. Geiser Peters Law O Anton Nampel G. Braxtiar Co

Pretty Home Wedding Seals Lancaster nuptials

Albert Hill of Lancaster marries Miss Lottie Miller of Ridott in a ceremony at their newly furnished Lancaster home on Thursday evening December 5. The groom works in the dairy business with Louis Hill. Rev Landeck officiates as attendants Bertha Maller and Arthur Hill join the couple for a piano and lace arch ceremony followed by a wedding dinner.

Albert Hill Lancaster Lottie Miller Ridott Frank Borchers German Valley Bertha Maller Arthur Hill Landeck and Miers Louis Hill Woich

Temperance Meeting Reports Growing Support Across Regions

The Freeport Woman's Christian Temperance Union met in First M. E. church parlors with strong attendance. Miss Carrie Musser, county president, read a Nashville convention report and spoke of national gains in temperance. Miss Musser plans to bring Rev. E Mary Kuhl and Mrs Armor to upcoming meetings. the Loyal Temperance Legion also shows substantial growth.

Freeport Woman's Christian Temperance Union M. E Mary Jannette Engle Etta Parks Carrie Musser Nashville Tenn Georgia Ohio Loyal Temperance Legion

Milburn Birth Anniversary of Longtime Standard Oil Legal Figure

John George Milburn born December 18 1851 in Sunderland England later became a noted corporate lawyer in Buffalo New York and New York City. He advised Standard Oil in federal antitrust suits and served as Pan American exposition president hosting President McKinley at the fatal day.

John George Milburn Standard Oil Company Trust Sunderland Jengland England United States Batavia N.Y Tie Buffalo MckKinsey Milburn New York City Universal Congress of Lawyers and Jurists

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