Verdict of Guilty in Johnson Case
The jury finds the defendant guilty of burglary and assault to commit murder. The verdict carries a prison term of five to twenty years in the penitentiary.
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Johnson
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
3
Jury Picks Twelve In Tony Cerra Assault Trial
The trial of Tony Cerra for an October assault on Joe Messina began with jury selection. At 9 am the twelve jurors were sworn after extended questioning, and Joe Messina testified that he knew Cerra from a laborers gang and described the events after a barroom incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cearly
Tony Cerra
Joe Messina
John H. Wagner
Chas. Huisinga
Simon Ascher
John Moritz
William Gegrity
Ross Martin
Charles Phillips
Ed. Goerke
Ray Richards
Charles CC
Harris
Willam Schlegel
Theodore Anderson
Ignazzo Messina
Joe
Tony
Kraft
Trial testimony on a knife attack and alibi in Kraft house case
Dr. Snyder describes the abdominal and facial knife wounds, attributing shock and alcohol as the victim’s stupor. Italian witness Merri identifies the knife taken from Tony Cerra, who testifies Messina demanded a quarter and threatened him, denying he was the aggressor. State rests after corroborating witnesses. State's Attorney Burrell moves to closing arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Burrell
Byron Pope
Andrew Johnson
Wm. Lemasters
Chicago Street
Ada Perkins
Lemasters
Freeport
Tony
K. F. Snyder
Kraft
George Merri
Joe
Snyder
Tony Cerra
Messina
Glenn to Speak at Freeport Manufacturers Meeting
On January 6 the Citizens' Commercial association will hold a luncheon at the Masonic temple under the Manufacturers and Jobbers committees. J M Glenn, secretary of the Illinois Manufacturers association, will address the gathering on the advantages of manufacturing to Freeport and to merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Commercial Association
Masonic Temple
Freeport
J. M. Glenn
Illinois Manufacturer’s Association
Nice Hair For All Promises Dandruff Cure
Cure dandruff by killing the dandruff germ with Newbro's Herpicide. A Colfax Washington testimonial credits a full cure and renewed hair growth, noting soft glossy hair and pleasant odor. Sold by druggists. Send 10 cents for a sample to The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan. Special agent Geo F Swarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Cornelius Grew
Colfax
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Geo
F. Swarts
Doctor W P Naramore Reaches Eighty Fourth Birthday
Dr. W P Naramore of Lena observes his eighty four th birthday amid frail health. A longtime county figure, he helped organize the Second National Bank of Freeport and has served in the state legislature and constitutional convention. He spent years on the Stephenson County Board of Supervisors and remains a notable Republican voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Naramore
Lena
Seneca County
N. Y
Naramore
Oneco Township
Freeport
Orangeville
Stephenson County Board of Supervisors
Second National Bank of
Lena Bank
Mrs. Sarah Trotter Reaches 92 in Freeport Birthday
Mrs. Sarah Chilton Trotter, born December 19 1816 in Madison county Illinois, celebrated her ninety second birthday in Freeport with a family reunion. She is mother to seven children twenty two grandchildren twenty eight great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Her late husband George Trotter died in 1888. The Trotter family from Stephenson county to Orangeville and then Freeport marked the milestone with relatives, including grandson M B Scott, in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Trotter
William Trotter
Walnut Street
Trotter
Thomas
Oklahoma
James
Dallas
Texas
John C
Nebraska
M. I. Trotter
Elizabeth VanMatre
Orangeville
D. W. Scott
Zion City
Freeport
William Chilton
Sangamon County
Illinois
Madison County
William. M. B. Scott
Bioscope At Grand Opera House Promises Two Hour Program
Moving pictures billed as the best before the public will show at the Grand tomorrow with matinee at 3 PM and night performance at 8 PM. Tickets are ten cents. Scheduled subjects include Flower of Youth Mishaps of a Bashful Young Man Vale of Two Cities What One Small Boy Can Do Tradigian Strongheart and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Stronghheart
Christmas in West Freeport Bible School Talk
Rev Thrall announces a Christmas illustrated blackboard talk at the regular Sunday meeting at 9:80 o clock in West Freeport. A Christmas treat will be given to scholars and all who join. Boys and girls urged to speak and sing. Parents welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrall
West Freeport
Mec
Veteran Receives Pension Increase Letter
The Orangeville Courier reports F. BR. Winter received a Christmas boost as Congressman Lowden informed him his pension rose from 12 to 80 dollars per month. Mr. Winter is father to G. B. Winter of Krehl & Winter, barbers on Chicago Street in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville Courier
F. BR. Winter
Lowden
Winter
G. B. Winter
Krehl & Winter
Chicago Street
Freeport
Sociological Bible Club Meets at K of G Hall
The Sociological Bible club gathers tomorrow at 3:80 in the K of G hall at Stephenson and Chicago streets. The free event runs 3 to 8:30 pm to finish unfinished business. President absent due to illness will be phoned to lead the discussion on Corporate Capital by A. Clark, an experienced financier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sociological Bible Club
K. of G. Hall
Stephenson and
Chicago
A. Clark
Examination for Naval Academy at Freeport
Examination for applicants to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis will be held at the circuit court room in Freeport on January 28 and 29 at the request of Commodore Lowden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Academy
Naval Accademy Annapolis
Conporeasman Lowden
Circuit Court Room
Freeport
Lad of Seven Years Dies at St Vincent Orphanage
Phillip Webber aged seven died this morning at 1 o'clock at St Vincent's Orphanage. The causes listed are pneumonia and appendicitis. He was born January 27, 1901. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Webber
St. Vincent's Orphange
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers $100 Reward
The readers are informed that Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a universal remedy for catarrh, claimed to be constitutional and curative through bloodstream action. The notice promises $100 to any case it cannot cure, urges sending for testimonials, and mentions a sales claim with endorsement from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Teke Hall
Christmas Gift Idea for Boy: Year-Long M C A Membership
A suggested gift is a year long membership to the M C A Casta organization. The note mentions the idea as a top present for a boy and references dates 12 17 and 1w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C. A
Johnsons meat delicigus at Harpster's
Advertisement item requests Johnsons for Swiss Milk Cho colates and meat delicigus made at W. W. Harpster's, dated December 17 with a one week window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson'’s
W. W. Harpster’s
Flowers for Christmas sales at Freeport Market
A choice lot of primroses cyclamen poinsettias freesia narcissus carnations and hyacinths offered by Louis Baubcher proprietor at 578 Adams Street. Take Carroll Street car to greenhouses. Telephone 12-16dlw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Market
Louis Baubcher
Adams Street
Carroll Street
Y M C A Affairs and Local Meetings This Afternoon
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 the men's meeting at the Y M C A will be addressed by Rev A M V Martenson of Chicago. He is superintendent of the Chicago Rescue League and will discuss its work. A neighborhood meeting at Mr Gregorys home in Organ Factory addition at 3 30 invites all in the vicinity. B S Co at 2 30 will be addressed by Charles Wilcox with electrical illustrations and announcements about the Christmas entertainment for the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. V. Martenson
Chicago
Charles Wilcox
Excelsior Lodge elects master at annual meeting
Excelsior lodge No. 97 A F and A M elected officers at the annual communication Friday night with Dr E H Place as Worshipful Master R L Burkhart Senior Warden W T Best Junior Warden W S Best Treasurer C C Wolf Secretary W F Bergshan Chaplain W W Werntz Senior Steward A H Anderson Junior Steward Wm Hillmer Tyler E L Stewart Officers installed by W Werntz with Dr J E air as marshal obituary report notes nine deaths and memoriam resolutions. Members passed away include G F McCabe J L Wright F F A Smith K M Lyon John Arthur M M Mayer L L Munn Sr Henry Dorman David Benson. Excelsior lodge reports a materially increased membership during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Lodge No
A. F
A. M
H. Place
R. L. Burkhart
W. T. Best
W. S. Best
C. C. Wolf
W. F. Bergshan
W.W. Werntz
A. H. Anderson
Wm. Hillmer
Tyler
E. L. Stewart
W. W. Werntz
G. F. McCabe
J. L. Wright
FF. A. Smith
K. M. Lyon John Arthur
M. M
Sunday Majestic program promises varied acts of art
Sunday at the Majestic will present a varied program with comedy, tragedy, pathos and instruction. Subjects include Slippery Jims Repentance, Christmas in Paradise Alley, Sheridan's Ride, Slumberland, Madam Flirt and Her Adopted Uncle, Through an Orange Grove in California. The Passion Play ends after today’s show and new subjects begin this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Majestic
Paradise Alley
Sheridan
Flirt
Orange
California
Funeral at Pecatonica for Alexander Campbell
The funeral for the late Alexander Campbell of Pecatonica will be held from the family residence on Sunday at 1 o'clock. A large number of Freeport I O O F members will attend and depart the city on the 11 30 interurban car. Campbell was the father of D A Campbell postmaster of Chicago and a longtime prominent Odd Fellow and Pecatonica justice of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Campbell
Pecatonica
Mr. Campbell
D. A. Campbell
Chicago
Christmas Charity Drive At Settlement Home
The Settlement Home requests contributions of vegetables poultry canned and fresh fruit nuts candies and other Christmas items. Baskets should be delivered next Tuesday and Wednesday. A stereopticon entertainment for the children of the mission Sunday school is set for Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Sunday School
Burial for Mrs Jane Angle in Cedarville services at church
The remains of the late Mrs. Jane Angle were taken this morning to Cederville for interment. Services were held from the family residence in Freepers and later from the Methodist church at Cedarville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Angle
Cederville
Freepers
Cedarville
A Dangerous Operation Promoted By Dr Kings Pills
An old advertisement claims removing the appendix by a surgeon is dangerous while Dr Kings New Life Pills offer a painless remedy. It touts relief from constipation headaches biliousness and malaria and advertises a 25 cent price at Jos Emmert's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Your Chance Today Fall and Winter Styles Sale
A local tailor promotes a limited time reduction on fall and winter garments promising good workmanship. H. ThorEn, Tailor, advertises at 304 Mackay Block with a friendly call to action for customers to view the discounted styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Thoren
Mackay
Water rents discount offer at Freeport Water Company
The Freeport Water Company announces a semi annual rent due January 1 1900 at 196 Van Buren Street. Ten percent discount is offered for advance payment and bills. An office open on evenings December 26 to January 1 excluding December 27. All flat rate customers urged to pay early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren St
Freeport Water Company
Christmas Fancy Box Line From W W Harp
A concise note promotes a selection of decorative Christmas boxes ranging from one to five pounds, offered by W W Harp. The item emphasizes attractive packaging and seasonal gifting appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Harp
Freight Increase Shows Extra Help For Holidays
Freight traffic in Freeport reached a peak with extra freight trains daily and more men on duty. Grain and coal shipments move through town, and extra coaches appear on most passenger trains. The Freeport Division No 93 of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers held its monthly meeting at the K of P hall with leaders from St. Louis and Anna speaking. General Manager Harriman and Chief Inspector Welsch passed through Freeport en route to Dubuque for John Sullivan’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C
Freeport
Dodgeville
Illinois Central
K. of P. Hall
Order
R. W. Newman
St. Louis
R. L. Shannon
Anna
Bloomington
Haldane
Woosung
Pixee
Chicago
F. B. Harriman
Maurice Welsch
Dubuque
John Sullivan
Cleans Out House After Children Declared Dependent
Three Barnes children ages 5 years, 3 years, and 18 months were declared dependent in county court. B F Brubaker, caring for them, seeks foster homes. Parents often left at night, locking children inside. Neighbors complained. police forced entry. Mrs Barnes loaded furnishings for removal, leaving nothing for children. A meeting with Mr Brubaker, Mrs Barnes, and Mr Hornbaker was set to resolve custody and housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Barnes
B. F. Brubaker
K. A
Brubaker
Marked for Death Promises Cure With New Discovery
Mrs A C Williams of Backy credits Dr Kings New Discovery with ending a graveyard cough after years of failure and husband’s aid. She reports gaining 58 pounds and fully restored health, claiming the medicine is a world healing record for coughs colds and lung and throat diseases. Sold with guarantee at Jos Emmerts drug store 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Emmert’s
Christmas Flowers and Plants At Bauscher Greenhouse
Christmas flowers and assorted potted plants in all colors and varieties available at John Bauscher Jr. 104 Chicago Street. A large stock of palms and ferns for Christmas and New Year gifts. Fresh stock arrives twice daily. Phones: Greenhouse 302, store 374.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarysanthemumms
John Bauscher, Jr
Chicago St
Personal Record Roundup of Local Visitors and Travels
Bloomington resident Paul Mandler visits while Florence Whitlock tours Chicago. Dozens of locals travel to Chicago and other cities for holidays and family visits, including Miss Nora Franks Cedarville and Mrs. J White Monroe. Students Will Hutchins and Quincy Jones return home for Christmas, and many families renew ties with friends and relatives in Freeport Joliet Stevens Point and Aurora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mandler
Bloomington
Florence Whitlock
Chicago
Raymond Hill
Ford H
Jerome Gibler
Nora Franks
Cedarville
J. White
Monroe
M.J. Barber
A. H. Slater
Freeport Pantitorium
Rockford
Clara Ryan
University of Minnesota
Sadie Shank
Miss Wilson
Lena
Eugene Daily, Jr
Kankakee
Roy Patterson
W. B. Baker
B.C. Chapin
Robert Currier
Aurora
Freeport
John Ditzler
Edna and
Hazell
Albert Dobler
J. McMilloer
Waddama
Freegore
George Stine
L. J. Hill
Gladys
Stevens Point
Wis
C. Cannon
Shabonna Grove
Harry Meyer
Will Hutchins
University of Illinois
Quincy Jones
University of Wisconsin
D. D. A. Emerson
Zanesville
Ohio
C. W. Peight
J. L. Armour
J. F. Warnick
Eva Armour
M. J. Carpenter
North Freedom
M. L. Burt
White
R. S. Stallion
Eva Kunes
Ill
Frank Kunes
Oscar Ennenga
George Ennenga
Princeton Preparatory School
Princeton N. J
Oyler
Florence
Cincinnati
Lebanon
J. G. Baker
EF. Bean
Orangeville
H. P. Kochsmeier
Socialists Meet at Trades Council Hall Tomorrow
Local notice reports a regular Socialist meeting set for tomorrow forenoon at 10 o clock in the Trades Council hall. The piece mentions a funeral attendance for Alexander Campbell at Pecatonica and notes several local people in transit or affected by events including Miss Elizabeth Barry, Mia, Frank Hornberger, and W A Eichelberger. A minor injury at Illinois Central shops and an upcoming music program at First M E Epworth League are also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor's Park
Trades Council Hall
Elizabeth Barry
Galena
Til
Mia
Frank Hornberger
Loran
Rebekahs
Alexander Campbell
Pecatonica
Firet
M. E. Epworth League
Prof
Chaffee
Mr. Stine
Stevens
Chiscago
CE Head
Licensed to Marry Sherman Weat and Marie Seuder
A marriage license is granted to Sherman Weat and Marie E Seuder. The license process records indicate both parties are from the same locality. No further details on witnesses or officiant are provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Weat
Nor
Marie E. Seuder
Fragmented Market Notice Regarding Exchange Rent
Fragmentary OCR item shows names and terms like Miss Webater and 200 exchange rent. Content is unclear with missing context and date. preserves limited readable entities and terms for a brief public notice.
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