Oregon jury acquits in Reed Eyster robbery case
Judge Farrand denounces the not guilty verdict as Bert Eyster and James Reed walk free. Prosecutors argued the pair robbed Millard Parlen in 1907 after a liquor store crime, while jurors found credibility weak and alibi credible despite public discontent.
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Reed
Reed-Eyster
Bert Hyster
James Reed
Millard Parten
P@len
Jones & McDowell's
Elmer Young
Young
Parlen
Remsberg
Crowell
C. Seyster
Frane Bacon
Bert Eyster
Feriday
Eyster
Clarence Thayer
Delay in Elgin Minnesota? Harriman to Fight Meeting
In Chicago on January 31 Edward H Harriman and allies plan to delay the Illinois Central annual meeting to vote 283000 shares held by Union Pacific and Railroad Securities amid a Stuyvesant Fish injunction fight If the injunction remains in force March 2 books close early hindering Harriman control, while Fish seeks to keep power through higher courts and possible appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Harriman
Chicago
Stuyvesant Fish
Edward H. Harriman
el Minois Central Railroad Company
Union Pacific
Railroad Securities Company
New York
J. T. Harahan
Tllinois Central
Fish
Ball
Superior Court
Harriman
United States
Prolong Life With Cod Liver Vinol Offer
A Freeport drugstore advertises Vinol a cod liver preparation without oil as a strength and tissue builder. It claims digestion support and renewed vigor for the elderly, touts Dr. Holmes on longevity, and offers money back if not satisfactory. Joseph Emmert, Druggist, Freeport, Illinois, endorses the product with a personal testimonial from Decatur, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Freeport
Joseph Banks
Decatur
Ill
Vinci
Joseph Emmert
Colonel Lawier Rockford Suffering Critical Pneumonia Threat
In Rockford on January 31 Colonel Thomas J Lawier battles pneumonia after a grip attack. Doctors G W Rohr and Lichty confer as his heart weakness from chronic illness raises alarm. Medical efforts aim to avert the pneumonia.
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Rockford
Thomas J. Lawier
G. W. Rohr
Lichty
Cure for Misery Promises Quick Relief in Electric Bitters
R M James of Louellen South Carolina touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria chills bilious attacks and yellow jaundice. He claims it quickly relieves stomach liver and kidney troubles and lame back. Sold at Joseph Emmert's drug store under guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. James
Louellen, S.C
Joseph Emmert
New Electric Line Would Link Freeport to St Louis
Rockford report details a plan for the Dan Patch Air Line an electric interurban from Minneapolis to Dubuque via Rockford and Freeport with future extensions to Chicago and St Louis. M W Savage heads the Minneapolis St Paul Rochester & Dubuque Electric Traction company backed by financiers. Construction advances include a Minnesota River bridge and power houses with partial service possible in 1908.
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Rockford
Jan
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Rockford & Interurban
Will McPherson
Twin Cities
Dubuque
Freeport
Chicago
Mekherson
Bob” Green
Minneapolis St. Paul
M. W. Savage
Dan Patch
Minneapolis and
St. Paul
Minnesota
Iowa
Interurban Traction Company
Owatonna
Savage
Lakeville
America
Northfield
Faribault
Rochester
Cresco
Decorah
Prayville
Postville
Gunder
Stollar
Garnaville
Eliport
Galesburg
Tross Cross
City Company
Minnesota River
Birthday of Rev Willian Henry Roberts at 64
Rev Willian Henry Roberts D D moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly was born January 1844 in Holyhead Wales. He moved to Utica New York as a boy and later joined the U S Treasury as a statistician before serving as librarian at Congress and Princeton Seminary librarian. He became a Lane Seminary professor in 1886 and held clerkship of the general assembly for twenty years until his election as moderator at the Columbus session last year.
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Willian Henry Roberts
Presbyterian General Assembly
Holyhead
Wales
America
Utica
N.Y
College of the City of New York
Lane Seminary
Cincinnati
General Assembly
Columbus
New Miona Stomach Tablets Offered by Jungkanz
Wm. F. Jungkanz presents Mio na stomach tablets as a final solution for indigestion and stomach troubles. The product is touted as a universal remedy with a money back guarantee on each 50 cent box if it fails to cure. The claim covers symptoms like headaches bloating dizziness and sleeplessness from digestive issues.
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Jungkanz
Jungkunz
Miona
This Date in History Highlights Key Events
1606 Parliament led Guy Fawkes executed Cromwell dissolved Parliament 167% Virginia rebellion inquiry. 1745 Marquis de Marbois born in France who sold Louisiana to US died there Jan 14. Gouveneur Morris born died Nov 6. 1762. General Greene commanded Morgan's army. 1863 Confederate gunboats attacked blockading squadron entering Charleston harbor. Jean Louis Mrnest Alois Sonier French painter died born 1811 1898. Great engineers strike in England ended.
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Virginia
Marquis de Marbois
Louisiana
United States
France
Gouveneur Morris
Greene
Morgan
Charleston Harbor
Jean Louis Mrnest Aloissonier
England
King of throat and lung remedy praised by Dr. Eldridge
The advertisement cites Dr. O. Eldridge of Empire Georgia endorsing King’s New Discovery for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. He claims seven years of use proving it the best remedy on earth and notes its availability in stores at 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Emmert
Local religious meetings resume after move
Due to moving, meetings were suspended this week. The opening gathering is Saturday evening at Kebl hall, 78 Van Buren Street, with nightly sessions at 8 o clock on the street and in the hall on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings if weather permits. All Christians welcomed to join in the fight against sin.
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Kebl
van Burete Street
Dorothy Brown Promotes Arts and Gift Shop on Stephenson
Dorothy Brown teaches china painting and leather craft at her Gift Shop located at 116 Stephenson Street Lowi. She offers classes and displays handmade leather items and ceramic pieces to attract local customers.
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Wis
Dorothy Brown
Stephenson St
Lowi
Rollaway Rink Provides Daily Skating Sessions
Rollaway rink offers skating every afternoon and evening, inviting locals to enjoy good quality ice and festive atmosphere. No further details available.
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Rollaway
Edad Lw
January Weather Averages Up North Illinois In Four Years
January in northern Illinois shows few below zero mornings. Over four years the average 7 am temperatures ranged 12 to 22 degrees above zero, with 1905 to 1908 figures, and 1906 and 1905 each has instances of zero or below. The 1908 month had a 36 degree swing from 28 above to below zero. Ground stayed frozen most of the month aiding crops, per accompanying table and notes from Kellogg and local agencies.
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Ilinois
Wed
Kellogg
VY. M. Co. A
Sir
Play Pleasing Success at Grand Opera House
A large Freeport audience praised Belasco's The Girl of the Golden West. Mary Hall carried the lead as the pure hearted saloon girl with a flawless portrayal, while Carl J. Brickett as the road agent gave a superb performance. William H. Boyd supported strongly as gambler and sheriff, with an excellent company overall.
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Grand Opera House
Belasco
Golden West
Freeport
California
Mary Hall
Miss Hall
Carl J. Brickett
Mr. Brickett
William H. Boyd
Buss buys partner's interest in Freeport Chemical
John Buss has purchased the interest of F. A. Gochnaur in the Freeport Chemical Company. The transfer details indicate Buss becomes sole owner of the partner stake, consolidating control of the firm.
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John Buss
F. A. Gochnaur
Freeport Chemical Company
Rhyner Heads to Morrison on Short Business Trip
FE. P. Rhyner departed this morning for Morrison on a brief business trip, leaving with plans to return soon.
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Duer & Fall Dry Goods Co
Galena Street
Oregon
MANDS
I. C
Lawier IH
Interurban
Phineapolis
Man
William Henry Roberts
Liament
Guy Fawkes
Cromwell
Par
Volunteers of America
Illinois
Crewe
the Smrugglers
Jack the
Kisser
Cinoud
C. P. Guenther’s
Scott
Monty Saver
Kuehner Brothers
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