Whipping and Murder Trial in Thien Cite Tennessee
Court detail reveals a night riders case with Fr an Fehr inger testimony on the murder of Captain Ranken and outrages. Mrs Ima Johnson, whipped for divorce, recounts being dragged from bed by masked men. Judge orders handcuffs and armed guards. Fehringer fears for safety as soldiers guard him during oath. Old Man Bogus testifies about fish dock arson and the chain of events leading to Rank en s death.
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Thien Cite
Tenn
Pee
Ranken
Frank Fehringer
Ima ‘'Pfharman Johnson
Jones
Fehringer
Night Riders
Bogus
Captain Ranken
Rob Hoffman
Jess Carter
Rioting in Lincoln over fare hike to Havelock
In Lincoln Nebraska a mob of about 150 residents damaged traction tracks at Havelock after the Lincoln Traction Company refused to cut the fare from 10 to 5 cents for Lincoln to the suburb. The mayor could not halt the disturbance and reports say an attempt was made to burn company barns. The sheriff was dispatched with a party to the scene.
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Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln Traction Company
Lincoln
Havelock
Burlington
Duma Members Refuse to Rise During Czar Message
In St. Petersburg on December 22 the Duma vice speaker read Emperor Nicholas II’s response to a congratulations telegram. Socialists refused to rise during the reading and left the chamber after a brief demonstration. Bishop Bernard F. McQuaid of Rochester is very ill and hospitalized, noting his eightieth birthday last week.
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Czar
St. Petersburg
Duma
Nicholas
McQuaid
Rev Phillips von Rohr Dies in Minnesota
The Rev. Phillips von Rohr a renowned German Lutheran clergyman in Winona Minnesota has died on December 22. He was widely regarded as one of the best known figures in the region's religious community.
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Phillips von Rohr
Winona
Minn
Dangerous Operation Promised By Surgeon Ad Offer
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Kings New Life Pills as a painless remedy that claims to cure constipation headache biliousness and malaria. The copy touts a quick 80 quiet effect and cites a drugstore location for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Jos
Bpmmert
Miss Louten Froning Dies After Illness and Operation
Miss Louten Froning of 84 Benton street died this morning after an operation at St. Francis hospital. Born October 29, 1871 in Freeport, she was a daughter of Herman Froning and Agatha Holberman. Survived by mother, sister Carrie Russell, and brother Fred Froning. Funeral Thursday at Benton residence with Rev. C W McCaskill officiating. Interment in city cemetery.
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Louten Froning
Benton Street
Miss Froning
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
Herman Froning
Agatha Holberman
Mias Froning
M. EK
Carrie Russell
Fred Froning
C. W. McCaskill
Firet M. FE. Church
Death of Daniel P. Adamson Vexes Denver Return
Daniel P. Adamson formerly of this city and long resident of Denver died of pneumonia after a brief illness. Born in Freeport about 45 years ago he built a notable paint and decorating business in Denver. Survived by wife and a three year old child, three brothers Charles George and John in this city and a sister Mrs. Charles Olin Davenport Iowa. Funeral planned in Denver on Wednesday.
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Daniel P. Adamson
Denver
Colo
Adamson
Mr. Adamson
Freeport
Daniel Adamson
Resi Ded
Charles
George
John
Charles Olin
Davenport
Iowa
Daily Market Closing Quotes From Chicago and Union Stock Yards
The Associated Press reports closing prices: May wheat 1.061?. May corn 5.34. Muny oats 3. ?. Jan. pork 119.5. Jan. lard 89.30. Jan. ribs 8.27. Union Stock Yards cattle 1,000 head steady with Beeves 3.50 to 7.75. hogs 22,000 steady with Light 4.80 to 5.50. sheep 15,000 steady at 2.60 to 5.00.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of Trade
D. Anderson
Hettinger
Stephenson Street
Christmastide Flowers Brighten Freeport Streets
The city shows a robust sale of evergreen wreaths holly and Christmas trees with no mistletoe yet. A wide display of cut flowers potted palms and ferns fills the Bausecher store on Chicago street offering many varieties to shoppers.
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Freeport
Bausecher
Chicago Street
Teachers Discuss Training of Backward Pupils in Chicago
Miss Myrtle Kaufman substitute teacher for Freeport public schools spent Saturday in Chicago with about fifteen teachers responsible for backward children. They discussed various topics touching the training of feeble minded pupils.
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Myrtle Kaufman
Freeport
Chicago
Toy stores packed with toys and trimmings this season
Toy stores report heavy daytime and late evening business as shoppers flock to the plentiful holiday toys. The six and ten cent stores lead sales, with a wide variety of toys tree ornaments and trimmings driving brisk trade.
Regular holiday grocery shopping to start tomorrow
Regular holiday shopping is set to begin in earnest tomorrow with steady sales of staples this week. Cranberries, fruits of all kinds and oysters are displayed in large quantities.
Prize Beef Adorns Butcher Shops For Christmas Market
Local butchers display prize beeves for the Christmas market with decorated shops and ready offerings. The event spotlights meats priced and prepared to attract shoppers seeking festive cuts.
Royal Arch Degree to Be Conferred by Freeport Chapter
The Royal Arch degree will be conferred tonight by Freeport chapter, R. A. M. An announcement notes the ceremonial event conducted by the local Masonic group for members and guests.
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Freeport
Dolly Journal Delivers Citywide Service at 106 9 Weee
The Dolly Journal offers citywide delivery priced at 106 9 units in the quote, signaling broad distribution. Details remain unclear due to garbled OCR but imply a fixed rate or code related to service coverage.
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Dolly Journal
Davis News Items How Decuria Correspondent Subscriptions and Advertisements
Davis December 21 items note merry Christmas wishes and local events. Miss Lillie Kurtz returns from Milwaukee. masquerade dance slated December 29. band shows draw modest crowds but high quality. William Randall buys Belgie hotel. bridge construction blocks crossing for about two weeks. Miss Ida Schmitt wed Alexander McGaffin in Atlantic. relatives travel to attend. Several locals noted, with Edgar Meinzer visiting, calendar discounts, and holiday sales at the box ball alley. Fire wagon found no blaze at the Artley home. Christmas exercises planned December 24 25 in multiple churches. O E S Thimble club to meet December 30. Bolton notes Royal Neighbors officers elected and a holiday luncheon. Wills Goodsell and Mrs Brandt highlighted among local health and sales activity.
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Davis
Lillie Kurtz
Milwaukee
Opera House
William Meinzer
Minneapolis
William Randall
Durand
Belgie
O. A. Anderson
Ida Schmitt
Alexander McGaffin
Atlantic
Iowa
Henry Schmitt
O. Kramer
Knabe
G. Gill
Fred. Snook
Freeport
Robey
McConnell
McGuffin
Towa
Edgar Meinzer
Kansas
Edward Degunther
Co. O. R. Stabeck
Chicago
Daniel la Shelle
Nero Anderson
South Dakota
Inez Johnson
Chrome Hastings
L. B. Markel
Artley
Box Ball Alley
Santa Claus
Slumberland
M. E. Sunday School
Calvary Sunday School
Calvary Church
Epplyanna
O. E. S. Thimble Club
Longley
Alice Becker
Dakota
George Schlamp
Orangeville
Bolton
Royal Neighbors
Ella Z. Peck
Oracle
John Voss
Nora Scoville
Adaline Kyle
Recorder
Julia Scoville
Edith Schaur
Marshall
Mary Earl Roberts
Inner Sentinel
Anna Voss
Outer Sentinel
W. D. Mack
John F. Fair
Margaret Young
Rockton
S. D. Brace
Waynoka
Brandt
Wills Goodsell
Ed. Garrison
Mill Grove
Christmas Event at Church Under Dr Fair Care
Edwin Burt prepares to move to South Dakota tomorrow as a hay cart arrives today. A Christmas tree will be set up at the church Thursday evening with a good program arranged under Dr. Fair. Elbert Goodsell of Dixon visited his parents Friday.
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Edwin Burt
South Dakota
Fair
Elbert Goodsell
Dixon
Centennial notes and Christmas wishes from the Journal
From Our Own Correspondent Centennial Dec 21. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the readers of the Journal. Ernst Silberman and Theo Koerner deborned sixty head of cattle on Monday. Clarence Aurand spent the week at Kent visiting relatives. Margaret Witte visits Freeport High School during vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Witte. The school plans a Christmas program Thursday afternoon. Grant and Raymond Winters visited nearby Sunday. Corman and Kachelhofer shredded corn for Theo Koerner on Saturday. Today they are shredding for James Rees.
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Centennial
Ernst Silberman
Theo
Koerner
Clarence Aurand
Kent
Leslie
Margaret Witte
Freeport
Karl Witte
Grant
Raymond Winters
Corman
Kachelhofer
James Rees
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Pany
Walter J. Hea
Ryan's Music
Galena St
Louisa Froning
Preeport
Toy Stores
Hee Pawe
O.R. Zips
H.A. Rotzler Jeweler and Optician
Chicago St
Chocolate Shop
Maylea 3
Enlo
Plow's
Allegrett
Sorority
Funke
Keesley
Beth
Stephenson
Bitterly & Rossman Sausage Manufacturers
Bitterly
Rossman
Unionic
Hart
Freeport Journal
Carter
New York
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Rice
Chase, Seybold, Hackley, Boltwood
Carlisle
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