Dubuque Man Pardoned After Lengthy Ordeal
A Dubuque man linked to a murder in Colorado is pardoned after years of letters and appeals. The governor of Colorado granted clemency to Frank Herold, with conditions to live with and near his parents while his life continues. The case hinged on a boy's fear and the delayed, mistaken inference from covering bodies in a barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hara
Herold
Dubuquet
Colorado
Barmeier
Barmeijer
State of
Henrietta Barmeier
Broadway
Dubuque
Frank Herold
Pardoned man returns home to begin life anew
The text describes a pardon for Frank Herold, with a governor's letter urging him to make good and return to his parents in town rather than Colorado. It notes witnesses and the belief in his innocence, and ends with Herald’s return to a supportive community to start over after trials.
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Barmeyer
Herold
Frank Herold
Colorado
Henry A. Buctitiel
Christmas Window Decorations With Wreaths and Sprigs
A guide on using holly wreaths and bows to decorate windows in three or four-pane setups, highlighting centered wreaths for balance, back curtains as a backdrop, and the pleasing effect of white lace and oriental curtains. Encourages DIY, neighborly gatherings, and spreading Christmas cheer beyond front windows.
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Iene
Mortuary Mention Death of Bert Fuchs in Waterloo Iowa
Bert Fuchs a farmer nine miles north of Waterloo Iowa died suddenly Wednesday after noon while visiting in Waterloo He was born in Stephenson county Illinois and had lived in Iowa for the past thirty years
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Bert Fuchs
Waterloo
Mr. Fuchs
Stephenson County
Illinois
Iowa
Home Holiday Decoration Advice in A Christmas Window
A period style editorial urges timely Christmas window decor using holly and mistletoe. It cautions against overdoing arrangements, notes simple wreaths with red berries risk extravagance, and suggests tasteful lacing curtains and strategic placement to evoke festive spirit without distraction.
Coming Events at Lexington Hall and Local Groups
A string of social and educational events listed for December through March at Lexington hall and nearby venues. Highlights include dances by Prof. Dawson, Germania and Machinists groups, New Year celebrations, a Christmas party, and University Extension lectures on Early Christianity by Professors Willett.
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Fred Roo
Dawson
Lexington Hall
Freeport
University of Tltnois
Germania Society
Fred RB. K. Dawson
International Associaton of Machinists
Fred R. BK. Dawson
Masonite Temple
Nat First Presbyterian Church
Freeport College of Commerce
Fred R.B. Dawson
Lexington
Farmers' County Institute
Heb. Willett
University
H. J. Willett
HW. G. Willett
University Extension
HW. L. Willett
March
December 9 to January entries in a theater list
A sequence of theater and show titles with dates spans December through January. The list includes Buster Brown on December 9, Pannona on December 28, H-Don't Tell My Wife on December 7, The Girl L Over There on December, Cripple Creek in January, The Vanderbilt Gap in January, 611-North Bros in January, and The Man of the Hour on January 13.
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Buster Brown
Pannona
Knighthood
Cripple Creek
Vanderbilt Gap
North Bros
Kidney Cure Title Claim by New Britain Man
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut writes that after trying kidney remedies and diabetes treatment without relief he used Foley's Kidney Cure. After the second bottle his condition improved and five bottles cured him, enabling a life insurance examination. The ad credits Foley's Kidney Cure with curing kidney and bladder troubles. H J Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz.
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James Donahue
New _ Britain, Conn
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Old Police Captain Ensworth Dies at Lake Wabesa
Freeport residents who summers at Lake Wabesa mourn the death of Mr Ensworth known as the Old Police Captain. Word reached the city yesterday announcing his death occurred recently.
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Lake Wabesa
Ensworth
Aged Dixon Man Dead in Illinois
Abram Morrison, an old and prominent Lee County resident, died Wednesday in Dixon at age 81. He was the father of Charles B. Morrison, special counsel for the government in Standard Oil cases and former U.S. district attorney for northern Illinois.
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Abram Morrison
Lee County
I Ilinois
Dixon
Charles B. Morrison
Standard Oil
United States
Northern
Illinois
Boy Kills Sister in Play in Holy Cross Farm
The 12-year-old son of farmer John Meyer of Holy Cross fired a shotgun at his 8-year-old sister during a game. The girl died from the exposure to the gunshot in Dubuque County, Iowa.
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Dubuque
Dee
John Meyer
Holy Cross
Public Speaker Interrupted by Cough Remedy Claims
A historical notice claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia and consumption. It states the genuine product contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package, naming H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Notable mourners depart after funeral in Cheyenne group
Mrs G S Balsbaugh of Forres ton Mrs Susie and Alice Carl of Oregon Mrs Jacob Windisch and daughters and Mrs Apple of Rock ford the Hon P S Cook and Mrs Henry Braun of Cheyenne Wyo who were here to attend the funeral of the late Mrs Frank Overdorf have returned to their homes.
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G. S. Balsbaugh
Forreston
Susie
Alice Carl
Oregon
Jacob Windisch
Apple
Rockford
Cook
Henry Braun
Cheyenne
Wyo
Frank Overdorf
Cozy winter wear and fur caps for Christmas
Loecki at 82 Galens St Opp New York hotel offers sweaters sweater coats smoking jackets and fur caps as ideal Christmas presents with rental options.
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Loecki
New York Hotel
Galens St
Limited Time Sleepy Eye Flour Sale Ad
For a limited time only we offer Sleepy Eye flour at 1.40 a sack. Do not miss a supply of the flour that's much the best. The Daily Journal delivers anywhere in the city for 10 cents a week. Sandmei R's Telephone 321 12-13d1.
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SANDMEI#R
Interurban Stone Ballast Installed near Rockford
Rockford reports the stone brusher for the Rockford and Interurban company fully installed at the quarry west of the Stone school house. Crushing will begin in spring to ballast the Rockford to Freeport line. A sizable crew will haul and lay the stone, aiming to improve roadbed and running times on the interurban system.
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Rockford
Rockford & Interurban Company
Freeport
The Personal Record: Visitors in Freeport and Nearby
Thadeus M. Graves of Belvidere spent the day in Freeport. Jay V. Barnard of Moline transacted business in Freeport today. Ed Burton and F. J. Belaney of Aurora were Freeport visitors yesterday. William Johnson of Rockford called on friends here during the day. Mrs. E. Warner of Conley Kansas is in Freeport guest of her niece Mrs. George Obelander. John H. Brennan and H. A. Bombard of Clinton Iowa visit friends nearby. Douglas Miller, visiting Eli Miller, returns to Walnut Illinois this morning.
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Thadeus M. Graves
Belvidere
Freeport
Jay V. Barnard
Moline
Ed Burton
F. J. Belaney
Aurora
William Johnson
Rockford
E. Warner
Conley
Kas
George Obelander
John H. Brennan
H. A. Bombard
Clinton, Iowa
Douglas Miller
Eli Miller
Walnut, IL
Local church notices invite Christmas offerings and practice
Miss Elizabeth Bentley’s Sunday school class is asked to bring their Christmas offering next Sunday morning. All children involved in the Christmas exercises at the English Lutheran church will meet Friday after school for practice. Parents are asked to take note. The Society of Women Workers of the First Presbyterian church meets Friday at 8 in the church parlors with the topic The Martineers led by Mrs. Moore.
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Elizabeth Bentley
English Lutheran Church
Society of Women Workers of the
First Presbyterian Church
Martineers
Buster Brown Musical Comedy Debuts At Grand Opera
The new addition of the popular musical comedy Buster Brown is announced for the Grand Opera house tonight with Master Reed as Buster. The show promises all new scenery costumes songs and music and a fine cast including Alice Mortlock as Mary Jane Edwin Lamar as Tiger and a big chorus of maidens.
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Buster Brown
Grand Opera House
Master Reed
Buster
Alice Mortlock
Mary Jane
Edwin Lamar
Tiger
Notice to Our Customers About Foley's Honey and Tar
Announcement that Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs cold 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 as a safe remedy for children and adults by H. J. Moogh and
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Sold by Jungkunz
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills claimed to treat weak back bladder inflammation backache and weak kidneys. Sold by Wm F Jungkunz druggist at 85 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Plumbing Shop Change Hands In Local Sale
On December 14 1907 H B Hall sold his stock and fixtures to William Hoffman and Louie Center who take possession immediately Hall remains in the city to pursue other proposals He thanks patrons for support and recommends his successors He invites those owing him to call at his residence opposite the U S Express office to settle accounts promptly
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H. Bh. Hall
Wm. Hoffman
Louie Center
H. L. Hann
Water rents due at company office January 1 1908
Due January 1 1906, semi annual water rents payable at Water Company office rear of First National Bank. A 10 percent discount for payment in full in advance if paid on or before January 1 1908. Office open evenings December 26 to January Saturday inclusive. Respectfully, The Freeport Water Co. 211
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Water Company
First National Bank
Freeport Warter Co
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Eaton-Hubbut
Berlin
Butler
Whiting’s
Ottowagner
Galena
C.H. Little
Humpty Dumpty Circus
Bears
Doll Cabs
Iron Toys
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