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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1909

Page

3

Hains Witnesses in His Own Defense at Trial

Thornton Hains took the stand to recount the shooting of William J. Annis and the alleged conjugal troubles with Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. He testified he did not know his brother was armed and that his shots were aimed to protect the captain, not to harm anyone, amid club chaos and calls of Get Rope and Lynch Him. He described rushing to the float after gunfire and warned John Tanning and club members, saying he saved a life and that he was unaware of other revolvers.

Finshing N. Y Thornton Jenkins Hains William J. Annis Peter C. Lains, Jr Hains Annis Thornton Hains Hayerde Yacht Captain Hains John Tanning Charles Roberts Aoecult Roberts Jadge Crane

Night riders attack planter in Phouna ville suburb

Thomasville Un Jan f RFP Aw eridge, a planter new to the area, was seized by night riders in a Phouna ville suburb. Bound to a tree, he was maltreated with a throat wound. Sheriff Single found him near death. he was revived at a hospital. Eight assailants allegedly attacked him after he refused to swear secrecy. He claims to know them but will not name them.

Thomasville Jan Aweridge Phounaville Abridge

Millionaire Arrested in Nevada Mining Dispute

Tonopah Nev Jan 1 on a tele graphic warrant J Harry McMillan a supposed millionaire miner was arrested here Jim May alleges McMillan defrauded him of 8000 with worthless checks last November May says McMillan won 38000 recently at a hunting game and later passed a worthless check for the amount McMillan owns Edna Goodrichs fence before Nat Goodwin went to a rival and won the actress yes

Edna Goodrich Tonopah Nev J. Harry McMillan Jim May Amc-Millan May McMilan McMillan Nat Goodwin Bivens

Demarest Turns Pro in New York Debut Victory

Calvin Demarest of Chicago turned professional in his New York debut by defeating John Attendricks 250 to 73. Demarest posted tight runs of 118 47 and 36 with an average 25 as Pom Gallagher earned the scare end to P48.

Demarest New York Calvin Demarest Chicago John Attendricks

Northwest Cold Wave Spreads Across Montana

Reports from across Montana indicate the coldest wave of the season enveloping the northwest. In Butte a bligsurd is ragius, signaling unusual frigid conditions for the region this January.

Butte Mont Jan

What He Calle Her

A Chicago Record-Herald fragment shows a primary class lesson where a teacher asks Willie to name the graceful animal with pronged horns hunted by some in autumn. The exchange touches cruelty and a playful mispronunciation of family terms amid classroom dialogue.

Willie Chicago Record-Herald

Wisconsin Illinois league set for pivotal January meeting

La Crosse faces a crucial January session as the Wisconsin Illinois league directors meet in Milwaukee January 2 to 11 to decide the circuit's future. Rockford sacks its Racine franchise due to funds and interest shortages, while La Crosse pursues retained status, signs players, and eyed Carl Bond as manager under salary limits. Racine prepares for league baseball with a leased park and players, contingent on joining a franchise other than La Crosse.

la Crosse Wis Wisconsin-Illinois League Milwaukee Racine Rockford Henry Rooney John Lett Carl Bond Hawley Bond John Elliott Rooney

Matinee twirler Jones will not rejoin La Crosse team

La Crosse Wisconsin January 2 Ross Jones known as the matinee twirler for La Crosse in the Wisconsin Illinois league will not rejoin the team this season He has written Elliott that he has a good place at Kansas City and will play Sunday ball there during the summer He says he might return if an ironclad contract and a large salary were offered but the league has strict salary limits making a raise impossible

la Crosse Wis Ross Jones Elliott Kansas City

Beveridge Urges U S Leadership Through Schools and Faith

Senator Albert J Beveridge calls for American leadership in material trade and spiritual growth. He urges more schools to teach learning and more churches to preach God s word, aiming to steer mankind toward humanity s highest hopes.

America Albert J. Beveridge Appleton's

Tiring Out the Tiger Strategy From Indian Army Dogs

An Indian army officer describes how a pack of wild dogs hunts a tiger by starving it and surrounding it with a constant cordon. They prevent food and rest, widen the circle when the tiger escapes, then tighten it as the quarry weakens until the tiger becomes an easy prey.

bin C

Cure for Eczema by Cuticura Remedies Claims Success

A Boston chef reports a yearlong severe hand eczema with itching, blistering, and cracking that resisted doctors and various ointments. After using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resistant cream, his hands healed in a month and stayed clear for nine months, with the author naming Walter H. Coz of 16 Somerset St. as the testimonial giver.

Bea Walter H. Coz Somerset St Boston Mass sMer Drug. & Chem Carp

University to Run Two Week Agricultural Course

The University of Illinois hosts a two week program during the Corn Growers and Stockmen’s convention. Daily sessions cover corn judging livestock judging dairy feeding soil studies and milk testing. Lectures run January 8 through 30 with numerous demonstrations and a final exam for certificates by the Illinois Live Stock Breeders Association.

University of Ilinois Agricultural Association J. CG. Moser College of Agriculture Yellowstone Park Lyles Lovington O. D. Center Newton A. Wells University of Winds Co. J. Kern Rockford G. Hopkins H. G. Russell Greenfield T. J. Burrill University of Illinois Leonard Hegnauer College of ‘Agriculture Agricultural Club J. B. Burrows Decatur James A. West W. J. Fraser Hillnois Corn Growers’ Association A. N. Abbott Morrison Frank H. Hall Aurora Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Station Eugene Davenport Co. W. Farr Chicago Eugene D. Funk Shirley A. D. Shamel Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C Illinois Berkshire Association Andrew Boss St. Anthony Park Minn A. E. Chamberlain Brooking S. D Live Stock Association Illinois Live Stock Breeders’ Association Agricultural Club of the University Illinois Live Stock Breeders Association James F. Wilson Winchester J. H. Martin Morrison, Ill University Y. M. C. A

Corn Show and Housekeepers Course At University Illinois

Corn remains property of exhibitor with ribbons for superior samples no cash premiums awarded. Separate sheet provides detailed corn show information and is available on request. Household science department at University of Illinois Urbana offers a course for housekeepers, program obtainable from the department.

University Ofinois Department of Household Science University of Ulinois Urbana

Judge Heard Likely To Seek ReElection In June Race

Mt Carroll Democrat reports Judge Heard has completed six years on the bench and will run again next June. Neighbors praised his fairness and few reversals by higher courts indicate sound rulings. He is expected to win renomination and election to succeed himself.

Mt. Carroll Heard Bar

Morning travelers and visitors in this city

A list of residents and visitors passing through this city provides notes on G B Turneaure riding to Polo and R K Ockerga transacting business in Genoa. Miss Marie Baumgarten of Winslow and Miss Marjorie Weir returned from Roeford, with others visiting relatives, and departures to Los Angeles San Antonio Chicago Foley and Alabama are noted along with a funeral in Baileyville.

R. K. Ockerga Genoa Marie Baumgarten Winslow Marjorie Weir Roeford John Miracle Freeport John Adams Everts Charles Brockman Martintown H. D. Bentley Los Angeles Calif Laura Corvelle Chicago Robert Gibler New York H. O. Chapman Viro

President Helps Orphans At Macon Home

A statement from the President of The Industrial and Orphans' Home at Macon Georgia notes nine years of using Electric Bitters. The medicine is praised for stomach liver and kidney relief, blood purification, digestion, and appetite, especially for weak children and female ailments. Available for 50 cents at Joseph Emmert's.

Macon Joseph Emmert

Composes Four Selections By L W Merrin Composer News

L W Merrin, noted composer and piano dealer, has received press copies of four new piano pieces. The intermediate difficulty works are Coquettelta, Sylphania, Forest Echoes, and Sweet Memories. They are now available on the market and selling well.

L. W. Merrin

To Locate in Idaho Beloved Emericks Head West

Mr and Mrs William Emerick of Winslow left today for Idaho to establish their future home. They spent time in the city visiting friends and saying goodbye as they begun the long move.

William Emerick Winslow Idaho Mra. Emerick

Retail Clerks to Meet Tonight at Blust's Hall

An important meeting of retail clerks will be held tonight at Blust's hall to discuss union matters and upcoming work issues. Members are urged to attend for updates and participation in 没.

Blust’s Hall

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Warns Mothers to Use Safe Remedy

A vintage advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as the safe cough remedy for infants and children, noting it contains no opiates or narcotics. It urges careful mothers to keep a bottle at home and warns against substitutes, listing H. J. Moogk and Whi, F. Jungkunz as sources.

Foley H. J. Moogk Whi F. Jungkunz

Mystic Flour Shipment Price List Update

Mystic Flour consignment arrived priced at 1.4 dollars per sack by Sert & Haight. A brief notice notes the latest stock and cost for buyers, indicating supply on hand and pricing for orders.

Mystic Sert & Haight

Advertising Goes With Goods In Modern Trade

A concise remark notes that advertising and goods support each other. It emphasizes that selling successfully requires both quality products and effective promotion to attract customers. The idea underlines mutual dependence of product value and advertising reach.

Deputies Charged With Fixing Jury in Belvidere Case

In Belvidere Illinois deputies Day and Strawn and juror Pratt face contempt charges for alleged jury fixing in the Belvidere liquor option case. George Powers, defendant, and juror McMillan are central to the accusations of improper conduct surrounding juror deliberations and home visit. Powers and Pratt are connected to the alleged improprieties and the court will hear the contempt proceedings next Saturday.

Belvidere Day Strawn Pratt George Powers Atecal R. K. Welsh Rockford O'Donnell McMillan

Return to their studies after holiday vacation

Students resumed classes as universities opened for the new term. Wisconsin sources list Irma Jungkunz Carrie Hoefer Quincy Jones Stephen Rigney Wil Ellis Karl Wagner and cousins Karl and Arthur Klempell at Cassville. Illinois students include Dan Voss Dwight Smith George Schoeffel Edward Allen Will Hutchins Harold Herbert and Charles Sullivan.

University of Wisconsin Irma Jungkunz Carrie Hoefer Quincy Jones Stephen Rigney Wil Ellis Karl Wagner Karl Arthur Klempell Cassville Wis University of Illinois Dan Voss Dwight Smith George Schoeffel Edward Allen Will Hutchins Harold Herbert Charles Sullivan Ruth Alice Hill Aurora N. Y Wells College Westminister College Eunice Smith Sina Steenrod Lake Forest Edna Murphy Grace Hughes Nell Holland Witherlin Laura Hoefer

Mothers Club Reception at Settlement Home

The Mothers club, formed at the Settlement Home, reports rapid growth and held a New Year’s reception hosted by the Baptist Sunday school’s Primary department. Mra EK KE Palmer and teachers led a pleasant social hour, a musical program, and refreshments. A work meeting is planned for the week, with the January 14 monthly meeting open to all members.

Mothers’ Club Baptist Sunday School Mra EK. KE. Palmer Mothers Club

North Bros at the Grand in My Jim and Across The Great Divide

North Brothers company delivered the hit My Jim at the Grand last night with a strong cast from last year and notable vaudeville acts. Chicago Ladies orchestra adds charm with a delightful feature. The troupe stays a week with nightly changes and a 10 cent matinee Wednesday. tickets are advised to be secured early due to expected crowd.

Jim North Brothers Company Opera House Chicago Ladies Orchestra

Order of Owls Elects Officers in South Bend Meeting

The Order of Owls in South Bend Indiana on January 4 elected officers including Supreme President John W Talbot Supreme Vice President Dr C B Crumpacker Supreme Secretary George E Beroth and Supreme Treasurer J Loot Losey A vacancy on the board of trustees was filled by T J Henson of Chicago and Roy Hopkins of Canton Ohio Total membership listed as 71 8at.

South Bend Ind Order of Owls John W. Talbot C. B. Crumpacker George E. Beroth J. Loot Losey Board of T. J. Henson Chicago Roy &, Hopkins Canton

Saengerbund Rehearsal and Narren Sitzung Plans

Freeport Saengerbund will meet this evening for rehearsal and all members are requested to be present. The group is preparing for the annual Narren Sitzung to be given February 4. Rehearsals will be held Tuesday and Friday evenings.

Freeport Saengerbund Ss#engeround

Foley's Honey and Tar Claims Cures Deep Coughs

The statement asserts there is no record of coughs or grippe developing into pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims the remedy cures obstinate deep seated coughs and colds and questions the need for alternatives. Names H. J. Moogk and Win. F. Junogkunz are attached.

Foley H. J. Moogk Win. F. Junogkunz

Patrons urged to verify receipt of newspaper delivery

Regular readers are asked to notify the office if their paper fails to arrive so the Unig office can correct delivery. The notice seeks timely reporting to ensure consistent service.

Unig

Dixon Council Borrows to Bridge Tax Delay

Dixon January meeting votes to borrow 12000 to cover municipal expenses until taxes arrive and to meet local improvement bonds due January 1. Mayor Edwards asserts city finances remain sound despite saloon revenue loss, aiming to preserve credit and avoid distress.

Dixon Stephan

Knights of Columbus to Install Officers Tonight

Knights of Columbus will hold a tag party and officer installation at their rooms this evening J J Sullivan of Rochelle district deputy will attend to assist in the ceremony.

Knights of Columbus J. J. Sullivan Rochelle

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