Mail Order Prosecution Ties to Bailey of Sioux Falls
Charles O. Bailey of Sioux Falls and Bailey & Voorhees disclose active role against mail order fraud. A Freeport merchant received Commercial News praising Bailey for offering free counsel in a high profile case. Bailey’s letter to a Sioux Falls recipient explains postal law and urges reporting suspected schemes to the U.S. district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Bailey
Sioux Falls
S. D
Anna C. Bailey
Freeport
J. M. Bailey
Bailey & Voorhees
Ji Mannix
United States
Post Office
C. O. Bailey
Majestic Christmas Day for 2500 Children at Ascher Venue
William Ascher will host 2500 children at the Majestic on Christmas morning and two subsequent afternoons. A total of 1500 youngsters will view moving pictures on Christmas morning with 500 more on Thursday and Friday afternoons. Ala Baba and the Forty Thieves is the featured film. Admission tickets will be given with Christmas bags early Wednesday at his east side offices.
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William Ascher
Moving Pictures
Ala Baba
Two women arrested for intoxication in city streets
Edna Staas and Ada Dillon were arrested Saturday night at about 10 30 for an intoxicated condition on the streets. They were taken to the station this morning. Staas was fined three dollars and costs, which she paid. Dillon’s case was continued five days.
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Edna Staas
Ada Dillon
Dillon
Probated will of Saferus Snyder in Buckeye
The last will and testament of Saferus Snyder, of Buckeye, has been probated in county court. It directs property division between the widow and children. Will dated May 27, 1902.
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Saferus Snyder
Buckeye
Judge hears arguments for new trial in Strauch conspiracy case
Judge O. EK. Heard went to Mr. Carroll this morning to hear arguments for a new trial in the case of Andrew Strauch and his son who were found guilty by a jury of the charge of conspiracy in connection with the awarding of contracts for bridges.
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O. EK. Heard
Property Owners Meet Over City Improvements
Property owners on Pleasant and Union streets and South Galena avenue met the board of local improvements at City Hall this afternoon to discuss proposed street improvements.
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Pleasant
Union
Galena Avenue
Board of Local Improvements
City Hall
Drunk and Disorderly Sallied in Police Court
Two individuals were cited as drunk and disorderly in police court today. Each received a fine of 3 dollars plus costs. one defendant could pay the fine immediately while the other awaits payment.
Three Men Fined for Cruelty to Dog in Court
Three men were fined $3 and costs each in Police Magistrate Beethey's court for cruelty to animals. The fines were paid and the men allowed to go.
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Polieca
Beethey
Sick and Afflicted in Local Notice
Mrs Arthur Rodearmel is on the sick list. Mrs William Vaupel is recovering from an illness.
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Arthur Rodearmel
William Vaupel
Local Names Appear In Incomplete Meeting Notes
Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals with partial locations including D R McGrew of Freeport and Irene Walbaum, with other names and places only partially readable. The obscured text suggests a social or organizational roster or record page from a local newspaper.
Real Estate Transfers Alfred Row to John Hoay
Real estate transfer records show Alfred Row selling part of section 23 in Ridote town to John Hoay for six hundred dollars. The brief notice lists the parties and the purchase price without additional terms or conditions.
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Alfred Row
John Hoay
Ridote
Move for New Trial in Strauch Conspiracy Case
Mt Carroll December 23 The argument for a new trial in the conspiracy case against Andrew Strauch and son who were found guilty by a jury on awarding bridges contracts in Carroll county continued in circuit court Judge O E Heard of Freeport presiding Witnesses testified they heard jurors express prejudice but jurors denied the remarks The judge denied the motion for a new trial at 3 16 this afternoon and New Trial Denied.
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Mt. Carroll
Andrew Strauch
Carroll County
O. E. Heard
Cof Freeport
Grove
Strauds
Efeard
Personal Record Notes Holiday Visits Across States
Miss Mabel Holcomb of Rock Falls visits Freeport friends. William Johnson of Washington returns home for holidays. BK F Lindberg of Cherokee Ta last quarter miler at Illinois is guest of Harry Hawke. Charles Herrmann returns from southern Illinois trip praising O N Bull Remedy products.
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Mabel Holcomb
Rockfall
Freeort
William Johnson
Washington
BK. F. Lindberg
Cherokee
University of Ilinois
Harry Hawke
Illinois
O. N. Bull Remedy Company
Woman Seeks Aid to Return to Philadelphia
Mrs Alice Murphy sought assistance from Supervisor Bauscher this afternoon to return home to Philadelphia. She was helped to Chicago, where she and her two young children were last known. Her husband left for Chicago for work and has not been heard from since.
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Alice Murphy
Bauscher
Philadelphia
Chicago
Possum Feast Described From Kentucky Woodlands
The Louisville Courier Journal describes cooking possum over a wood fire in a log cabin with hickory and ash smoke. It notes serving corn pone or crackling bread, though neither is essential, and highlights possums from the Pennyrile region reaching perfection with ripe pawpaw fruit nearby.
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Pennyrile
Kentucky
Louisville Courier- Journal
American Temperament and Art and American Life
Hamilton Mabie argues in Atlantic that American character blends practical action with natural beauty. He notes English heritage gives an enduring idealism while other races contribute sensibilities and joy, enriching American art and life.
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Hamilton Mable
Atlantic
The Wettest Trade and a Diver at Work
A Ceylon pearl diver lowers into the sea to collect oysters using stones hung by rope and a looping device. The manduck operates the nets and rope, hauling the catch to the boat as the diver returns to surface. Also included are snippets of domestic dialogue about a husband’s complaints and a mother’s reassurance.
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Ceylon
Cayton Manual
Good Nature Promotes Happiness Among People and Places
A reflection on how nature and kindness enrich life more than wealth or status. Beecher’s quotation emphasizes that happiness grows with humane conduct and harmonious communities for all who share the world with us.
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H.W. Beecher
Fragmentary notes on misfiled photos and local office
A garbled OCR fragment describes misplaced pictures at the Journal office, references a date code 12-38, and mentions items like Brand new Henny sets and a route 2 location. It is incomplete and lacks clear names or events.
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Journal Office
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F. A. Read
Bibles
W.j.young & Go
New Home
Standard
New Ideal
Ruby
The
New Home Company
T. S. Ryan
Galena St
Freeport, TI
New York House
Weller Pottery
Pattison Kryder Et
Stephe
New York
Riley & Wheat
Galengs
van Laren
Property Owners’ Meeting
Iiousead
Wea
D. R. McGrew
Ida RK. Roland
Same
Allen Phillips
Florency
Irene Walbaum
Saine
Journal
Want
Strauch
Scott
Nature
All Drugsiete, Inc
Eaton-Huilibut
Berlin
Butler
Whiting’s
Ottowagner
Schmidt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer
Profeessional
J. Sheldon Clark
Hettinger
Stephenson St
Lessers
Annita
Otis Bowers
Delina Des Jarlais
Valmore
W.J. Mack
UGS Ags
of Rug Mfg
M. L Janssen
Arpets
Yinletl
the Cable Co
Geo. A. Stemm
Opp. N.Y. Howar
Grand Opera House
Sday
Elmer E. Thayer
C. P. Guenther's
Mary
Foo
Hermsmeier
Galena &T
California
Florida
Hackney
C.W. Harden
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