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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1907
Page
7
The report predicts generally fair weather for Illinois tonight and Tuesday with colder air in the extreme east tonight. Iowa sees fair skies tonight and Tuesday, with warmer conditions in the west on Tuesday. Sun rises at 7 19 and sets at 4 87 p m.
London December 30 coffin of Thomas Charles Druce was exhumed at Highgate Cemetery and found to contain human bones, contradicting testimony at the recent trial that the coffin held only lead. The coffin plate bore the name Thomas Charles Druce.
Chicago market closes with cattle and sheep gains amid large turnover. Ada Dillon labeled delinquent after a county court trial and potential placement at a reform home. Illinois vs Wisconsin basketball game set at St Marys with notable officials. Volunteers of America plan Dec 31 charity event at 173 Van Buren. Geneva Stearns granted divorce from Elmer Stearns. Owls hold special meeting at Sella Ball Tuesday. members urged to attend.
The Brotherhood of the Second Presbyterian Church will hold its meeting on Wednesday this week instead of Monday. Misa Marie Maraist will perform as pianist at the 62 Oak Place venue.
Coroner's jury finds T A Berg died by a revolver shot self inflicted in Lena jail between 8 and 9:15 pm on December 27, 1907. Town Marshal Walter Hoppe testifies Berg sought lodging, was placed in the jail depot, found dead with a revolver beneath him and clothing indicating a nonhobo background.
A cache contains four unexploded shells, a Waltham movement watch case No 997563 works No 9100.15 and several small trinkets. Deceased appears to be a native of Sweden and, from his own words, he was on his way west.
Professor Donald M. Barton speaks at the YMCA this evening on Wealth and Strength. He will illustrate how to gain a good physique with demonstrations of his own muscles and a practical display of athletic attire and training. He invites questions after a twenty minute audience session. open to men women and children.
Mrs. Jennie DeVries wife of Albertus DeVries a retired farmer died at her Baileyville home Sunday at 10 5 p m after fifteen months of poor health A German born widow she came to America in 1843 and settled in Silver Creek township She leaves seven children Abraham Jacob Johan J John Bert and Mrs S Wilkins and two daughters in law Services set for Thursday at 11 00 a m at the home and Baileyville Baptist church with Rev Huber officiating burial in Scott cemetery
Freeport will host the district office of the National Protective Legion moving from Galena. Stephen C. Smith, district manager for the thirteenth district and southern Wisconsin counties, will oversee the local setup with W. J. Krennan and W. H. Hennick assisting. About twenty Freeporters have signaled intent to join and obtain insurance as the office opens this week.
Ed Barkley, arrested on stealing apples and charged again with stealing money, was sent to Pontiac reform school. His father spoke to the state attorney, saying the boy was beyond his control and expressed a wish that he be reformed. He will be taken there in a few days.
Public auction of the Yeparate property a house fat and barn on Pleasant St between Pine and Locust streets. Highest bidder to be chosen Saturday January 4. For details contact R J Carnahan attorney at 184 Stephenson St. dy sudde eh.
Public notice lists a household goods auction on Thursday January 2 in Freeport Illinois. Read in the Journal want column for details and location at Ringold and Hardenste.
James M. Despert was robbed of $76.90, his watch, and papers in an Adams Street alley near Galena and Spring. Prescott Holland was arrested and held on $2,000 bonds for trial. a second suspect sought. Despert identified Holland, describing a violent mugging by two men who fled toward Mechanic Street.
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