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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1908

Page

8

Little Willie Rescued After Flooded Ditch Incident

Six year old Willie vanishes during a flood crossing as Mr and Mrs Jones struggle in rising water. Mrs Jones holds the boy while Mr Jones clutches his wife, then a shout reveals Willie is safe in a hand hold. The piece also notes the McKenney homestead in Derry New Hampshire is 200 years old and long associated with George W McKenney and his descendants.

Willie Mr. J Little Willie Mrs. J Civil War Service Jn Jt

Dairymen Elect Officers at State Association Meeting

The three day session of the State Dairymen's association at Marengo closed with elections for the coming year. L. N. Wiggins of Springfield was named president and J F Mason of Elgin vice president. Other officers and directors to be named later. The banquet hosted by three churches highlighted Wednesday's program.

Margigno State Dairymen’s Association Marengo L. N. Wiggins Springfield J. FP. Mason Elgin Kacore W. EK. Jones Hinadale C. E. Lee Urbana Campbell Genoa F. B. Jensen Emingham Sauman Savanna Elgin Merchants’ Association Hilgin Jules Lombard Frank M. Chase Harvard Colon C. Little E. Schuknech

E. & W. to Take Over Rockford Clothing Company

The FE. & W. clothing company completes a deal to gain possession of Rockford clothing company. A.C. Brearley will join BE and oversee wholesale and merchant tailoring departments. Peterson remains in his post under new management. The sale takes effect in February.

Rockford Clothing Company Rockford FE. & W. Clothing Company Shanehouse Company A.C. Brearley Brearley Peterson

Pool tournament figures show tight standings

Last evening two series were played in the pool tournament with Young defeating Ohlendorf and Place taking the series from Frazier. Attendance was large and interest high. The standings list Flick, Anderson, Cramer, Place, Young, Krehl, Frazier, Fisher, and Ohlendorf with varying win loss records and percentages.

Young Ohléndorf Frazier W.L. Pet William Flick A. Anderson J. Cramer John Place Fred Young Jake Krehl M. Frazier H. Fisher

Hindipo Nerve Tonic Guarantee Offered by Local Drugstore

Co P Guenther and Co advertising Hindipo the new nerve tonic for kidney troubles and nervous disorders. They guarantee satisfaction or refund, offer 0 cent box Blue Label Extra Strength at 1.00 and will mail under a positive guarantee.

Co. P. Guenther & Co Galena Avenue Galena Street

Springfield Faces Primary Reform Amid Legal Battles

Springfield struggles over primary reform as the joint house and senate committee plans to report a revised TOG bill, after the Supreme Court found the original unconstitutional. A separate probe into Hatnats and Michigan canal contracts with Monemy Power and Light is approved.

Springfield Con Mathie Howe Senate FL and M. Canal House Hatnats and Michigan Canal Commissioners Monemy Power and Light Company Af Joliet Tict Hearn Egan Chicago

Deaths and Disasters Reported in Danville and East St Louis

A fatal ontrack accident and a deadly mine incident are noted alongside a prominent death in Danville. Mrs. C K Bradley of Peortu dies after a long illness tied to the Polytech Institute era and feminist philanthropy. Fire and freight-yard losses in East St Louis reach about 50 000 dollars amid grain elevator and railyard damage.

C. K. Bradley Peortu. Ub Tydia I. Bradley Bradley Tider Polytechnie Bustitute Bradley Tlome Avec Borin Seouis Tan Pondeton-Carbert Taft St. Louis Mississippi River Montgomery Sry Mabiesand Citi Aid- Teetho Stobehotse Herwres Fittven Molettes Oiiby

Court Victory inquistor Questions on Alton Railway Deal

In New York Jay L. Mergh of the United States circuit court ruled that Harriman must answer questions from the interstate commerce commission regarding the Chicago and Alton railroad affair. The ruling centered on stock transactions and personal privilege as to the reveal of details connected with the DuPont and Southern Pacific investments. The government pressed broader inquiries into stock dealings involving the Chicago and Alton interests and related rail lines.

New York. Jay Hutdge Mergh United States Circuit Court Kahn Kuhn, Lee & Fo Interstate Committee Commission Cheng Iives Harrian Chien and Alton Chicago Aton Union Pacifier John G. Milburn Flarviman Touma Federal Kelloge Antone Piarvania John C. Spooner Wisconsin Peruman Ball Anf Te Atchison Topeka Santa Fey Hitness Center St. Joseph and Growl Island New York Central Prudsen River Southern Puette

Legal action questions ownership in Union Pacific case

A court proceeding examines the ownership of stock deposited with a clearing house as part of a dispute over a proposed transfer. The judge weighs whether the federal interstate railroad assets and proceeds from a previous agreement belong to the directors of Union Pacific and related parties.

Union Pacific Company Phucedium SAS Gsawer Chicago Alten Haden Tie Steel Ellinois Cental Pactie Fames Sugteleone Guarta Jude Anata Torah Fas Hartined Avila Vth Padees Suben Ted

Five Divorces in Eight Years Reported in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, UK, reports five divorces in eight years involving Miora Mec Imediats. The narrative details a vessel journey ending in wreck and a childless outcome for a thirty six year old involved in a relationship with Gilbert.

Mount Vernon Miora Mec Imediats Nile Maeto Cine Lena Gilbert

Daily Journal Delivers Citywide Service Weekly

The Daily Journal offers delivery to the entire city on a weekly schedule. Residents can receive newspaper copies at their preferred addresses with broad coverage and regular service.

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Jindel Salve Now Sold Locally

The DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Jindel Salve is promoted as a remedy for piles and is sold by Wm. F. Jungling, a local druggist, at five dollars.

Social notes from Freeport and surrounding towns

Various residents and visitors are recorded in Freeport and nearby areas. Names include Milas Mabel Ryan, Mrs EB K Delhaner, H C Bartlett, Clarence Geiger, J Gartnes, F H Wheeler, A D Chatealle, Shannon, A J Scholl, T B K Wallock, Charles R Sherill, J W Baker, Vilas Heckman, Miss Etta Krune, Misses Millie and Rose Baumgarten, Edward L Burchard, H J Butterworth, F J Shrader, D C McMullen, and others. Also mentions live stock journal publisher in town and local business notices.

Janesville Freeport Shannon Des Moines Iowa A. J. Scholl Penria T. BK. ‘Wallock Rockford Charles R. Sherill Galesburg J. W. Baker Dubuque Vilas Heckman Orangeville Etta Krune Chicago Millie Rose Baumgarten Edward L. Burchard H. J. Butterworth F. J. Shrader Ackley Town Fred Shrader Rock City D. C McMullen Sandwich

No More To Say and Quiet Conversations

A theatre evening ends with a husband and wife exchanging puzzled dialogue about inflicts and patience. The text shifts abruptly to a health ad urging relief for stomach trouble with KODOL for Dyspepsia and Indigestion. Distributed by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 24 Stephenson St.

Chicago Wm. F. Jungkunz Stephenson St

Time Tables for Illinois Central and Connecting Lines

Illinois Central timetable page lists south and west bound trains with numbers 5, 8, 152, 123 and 14 Local Mail. Details include arrival and departure times, train equipment, and parlor car services on Nos 200, 204, 206, 211, 303, and 711 Sundays. Connections at Rockford, Beloit, Janesville, Madison, and other points are noted with cross routes to Milwaukee, Chicago, and the Pacific Northwest. Station agent John F. Daly listed.

Rockford Heloit Janesville Milwaukee Mai Balvidere Sycamore DeKalb Beloit Yard Madison Gettldene Poaperttent Eividere Ycamore A Valley All Pointe Wat Pacifie Combl John F. Daly Rock Island Davenport Chicago Kensse City Omaha Cedar Dubuque St Paul Minneapolla Waterloo Marshalltown Des Moines Kansas City St Joseph Ft. Dodge de Dugue WM. Neese J. P. Elmer BL Paul Ming

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