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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1908

Page

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Japan Replies To America On Immigration Regulation

Washington Jan. 2 Secretary Root received from Ambassador O'Brien in Tokyo a transcript of Japan's reply to his memorandum on regulating Japanese immigration to the United States. The reply is lengthy and treats O'Brien's proposal in detail, showing a disposition by Japan to meet American desires in a satisfactory manner.

Associated Press Washington Root O’brien Tokio America O'Brien State Department

TO SEVER RAILROAD MERGER

Attorney General Bonaparte said the matter of dissolving the Harriman system link between Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads was under consideration but he would not affirm or deny the report.

Associated Press Washington Bonaparte Sult Union Pacific Southern Pacific Harriman

Boyington resigns as circuit clerk in Son county

W. E. Boyington resigns after seven years as circuit clerk of Stevenson county. William A. Stevens, deputy for ten years, named by Judge Heard to fill the vacancy. Stevens is a candidate for re election. Rae Boyington and Helen Bolender to act as deputies until further notice. The change took effect January 1.

W. E. Boyington Stephenson County William A. Stevens Heard Rae Boyington Helen Bolender Boyington H. W. Bolender Bolender Stevens Morse Wis Morse Lumber Company Freeport

Death of renowned Chicago surgeon Dr Nicholas Senn

Chicago January 2 Dr Nicholas Senn one of the nation’s leading surgeons died today at his home in Chicago The Associated Press reports Senn’s death ends a long career of medical innovation and public service with a lasting impact on American surgery

Associated Press Chicago Nicholas Senn United States

Appointment of Seaboard Air Line receivers

Richmond figures E Lancaster W of Richmond and Davis Warfield of Baltimore were today named by the United States circuit court as receivers for the Seaboard Air Line.

Richmond E. Lancaster Davis Warfield Baltimore United States Circuit Court Seaboard Air Line

Editor Hirdén seriously ill during Moltke libel trial

Berlin January 2 Associated Press reports Maximilien Harden editor Die Zukunft is gravely ill while facing a second libel trial over charges connected to Count Kuno Von Moltke. The case centers on alleged defamatory remarks.

Associated Press Berlin Maximilien Harden Die Zukunft Kuno von Moltke

Bank of England Cuts Discount Rate to Six Percent

The Bank of England lowered its discount rate from seven to six percent today in London. The decision narrows the cost of borrowing for banks and may influence money markets and interest rates in the near term.

Associated Press London Bank of England

Market Report from Chicago Board of Trade and Union Stock Yards

Closing quotations show May wheat at 1.073, May corn 6 15, May oats 8 53, Jan pork 13.32, Jan ribs 5 05, Jan lard 7.22. Cattle at Union Stock Yards: 11,000 head, beeves 6.60. cows and heifers 1.05 to 4.56. stockers and feeders 3 to 5. The hog market weak. light 4.16 to 4.55, mixed 4.20 to 4.62, heavy 4.20 to 4.80, bulk 4.45 to 4.55. Sheep 6,000 wethers and lambs up to 5.30. Chicago Board of Trade quotes for May wheat 1.07 1/7, corn 61 3/4, oats 49 1/4, lard 7.85, ribs 8.70.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards Chicago Board of ‘Trades F. J. Miner & Co CC. D. Anderson Lara

Real estate transfers list county property parcels and prices

Robert R. Pratt to Gertrude B. Richardson sells part lot il block 320 Knowlton's second addition for 8300 dollars. Cornelius Folgate to Frederick Schram conveys lots 7 and 8 Heron's addition New Pennsylvania for 300 dollars.

Robert R. Pratt Gertrude B. Richardson Knowlton Cornelius Folgate Frederick Schram Heron New Pennsylvania

Masons of Orangeville to Install Officers Tomorrow

The Masons of Orangeville will install their officers tomorrow evening followed by a banquet at the Bolender house for lodge members and families. Mrs Henry Bolender will prepare and supervise the banquet, a renowned county host to Freeporters and county officials who will attest to its grand quality.

Masons Orangeville Bolender Lodge Henry Bolender

Williamsburgh Insurance Office Moves to Brown Building

The western department of Williamsburgh City Insurance Company will move its offices next Saturday from the German building to the ground floor of the Brown building on Galena Street near the opera house. Large safes are in place and the room is rapidly being fitted for use.

The Williamsburgh City Insurance Company Nextaturday Brown Building Galena Street Opera House

Mrs Schoettle Leaves Left Hip Injury After Fall

Mrs Catherine Schoettle aged near 95 living at 141 Carroll Street fell on New Year’s Eve injuring her left hip. The attending physician says the injury is serious but efforts focus on alleviating suffering.

Catherine Schoettle Carroll Street

Will Probated of Mrs Mena Schrader in Silver Creek

The last will and testament of the late Mrs Mena Schrader of Silver Creek has been probated in the county court. Her estate is left to her six children.

Mena Schrader Silver Creek

Promissory suit filed in circuit court over $1000 note

I J Bowers of Pold j sues P W Bowers of the same place on a promissory note for $1000. The Clerk of the Circuit Court docket notes the case and scheduling. A Presbyterian church morning service is mentioned with a prayer meeting Thursday and Sabbath observances at First Presbyterian. A session meeting is announced at 10 o'clock for preparation. A legacy note references remedies and a health product ad for Orino Laxative Syrup.

Ces H. L. Moore

Howland Case Dismissed Then Refiled in Court

The case against Pres Howland in Magistrate Bentley's court was dismissed this morning and a similar complaint sworn before Justice Gelb. Testimony continued with witnesses including James Desper who identified Howland as the robber. Witnesses placed him at a restaurant on lower Stephenson street between 6 and 7 p m. Howland seeks an alibi but Desper's identification weakens it. Attorneys finished pleas. decision expected later today. Geib set bond at 500, to await grand jury action at the next term.

Howland Bentley Gelb James Desper Lower Stephenson Street Desper Justice Geib Ada Com.t

New Clothing Store Replaces Gambiner Bros in Freeport

A new clothing store will open at the northwest corner of Stephenson and Chicago streets replacing Gambiner Bros. The partners are three well known Freeporters Charles P. Miller S Jourden and George Carroll. The store is being remodeled and will open within two weeks. The proprietors have long worked in Freeport's clothing trade and bring valuable experience to the venture.

Gambiner Bros Stephenson and Chicago Miller, Jourden,& Carroll

Local Health Updates From St Francia And Area

Mr Wm Kakte underwent surgery at St Francia hospital today. Homer Heckman an ic operator who recently had appendicitis surgery at Globe hospital is improving nicely. Alderman Louis McGovern takes a short layoff from his St Paul road engineering job due to a cold. Miss Delia Howard resumes work at William Walton Nephews after two months illness. Mrs Miron A Stout learns her mother Mrs C L Shirk is dangerously ill in Gotham Wisconsin and may travel soon. Chas D Knowlton’s home remains full of ill relatives including Mrs Knowlton Mrs Mann Kenneth Knowlton and Mary Kapes all listed at home.

Wm. Kakte St. Francia Hospital Homer Heckman I. C Globe Hospital Louis McGovern St Paul Road Misa Delia Howard William Walton Nephews Miron A. Stout Gotham Wic C. L. Shirk Stout Chas. D. Knowlton Knowlton Mann Kenneth Knowlton Mary Kapes Houseold

Handicap rotation pool tourney opens at Mission parlors

The handicap rotation pool tournament began yesterday at Mission pool and billiard parlors. H Fisher defeated John Place in a tight six game match as Place won three early games and Fisher took the last two on the final half. Tonight’s pairing is William Cummis ford versus A Anderson with a sizable crowd already lively from a sharp shot by either player. Other entrants include John Cramer Fred Young Jake Krehl William Flick O Ohlendorff and M Frazier.

Mission Pool H. Fisher John Place Fisher Haif William Cummisford A. Anderson John Cramer Fred Young Jake Krehl William Flick O. Ohlendorff M. Frazier

All Day Evangelistic Meeting at Tanity United

Large audience attends ongoing evangelistic service at Tanity United Evangelical Church with visiting ministers assisting. Rev G Anangst presides and preaches. Outlook for many conversions. cottage prayer meetings planned at Elmer Meier Oak Street A B Wight Oak Street and J Sensanbaugh 91 High Street tonight subject Absolute surrender or The Condition of Receiving the Spirit-Hlled Life.

Tanity United Evangelical Church G. Anangst Elmer Meier Oak Street A. B. Wight J. Sensanbaugh High Street

Wanu sau baseball association to meet Monday evening

The Wausau Record notes growing interest in baseball as fans anticipate the next season. The annual meeting for the Wanu sau baseball association is set for Monday evening, January 18, with enthusiasm from last season still high and talk already centered on the upcoming campaign.

Wanusau Baseball Association Wausau Record Pointe Almout

Veteran Freeport painter George H O Neal dies at 2:30 am

George H. O Neal a long time Freeport resident and veteran painter died at his home 108 Delaware street after a nine week illness of heart trouble. Born May 15 1828 in Washington County Maryland he lived in Ogle county before moving to Freeport 26 years ago. He married Ellen Watts in 1864 and survived by eight children including Harry Joseph and George of Freeport and several daughters in Iowa and Montana. Funeral set for Saturday at 1 30 pm with burial in the city cemetery Rev Gardner Thrall officiating.

George H. O'Neal Freeport Delaware Street Mr. O’neal Washington County Maryland Elias and Sophia O'Neal Illinois Ogle County Adeline Polo H. Poffenberger Simon Gantert Hillsboro Oregon William Koenig F. J. Bate Grace Church John Ellis Adam Marker John Vaupel Edward Bushelle William Johnson C. J. Dittmar Mr. Gantert West Germany Anna Fisher Gantert Carrie Brown Great Falls Mont Josie McDevitt Charles Gantert Rock Island

Freeport Boxer Wins Private Exhibition At Local Bout

A private boxing exhibition took place near Freeport yesterday featuring Shine Reed of Freeport and Willie Stage of Chicago. The bout displayed refined technique and the decision awarded the win to the Freeport is favorite, Shine Reed.

Freeport Shine’ Reed Willie Stage Chicago

Bucklin's Amica Salve Praised by Maine Man

Mr BE E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine reports Bucklin's Amica Salve cured piles and chapped hands and healed an old sore without leaving a scar. He bought it at Joseph Emmert's drug store.

BE. E. Chamberlain Clinton Maine Bucklin Joseph Emmert

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