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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1905

Page

7

Freeport Man Zimmerman Committed to Independence Asylum

Dubuque County Sheriff and Board clash over placement of Charles Zimmerman, known wire cutter, who has escaped from Illinois institutions. Insanity ruling leads to commitment at Independence hospital. debate centers on sending him to Anamosa or returning him to Illinois.

Charles Zimmerman Iman Independence Zimmerman Illinois Iowa In- Kane Zim- Yerman Dubuque Board of Control John Downie Board Insane Asylum Downie Asylum For the Insane

Zimmermans Commitment To Independence State Hospital

Dubuque County sheriff Dunn reports Charles Zimmerman, an insane fugitive, was ordered committed as a state patient under section 2,279 of the Iowa code. The board of control and Dr Crumbaker arranged admission at Independence State Hospital at the county’s expense after protracted pursuit and dangerous activity along the Illinois and Cedar River routes.

W. T. Dinneen Sinois Central Zimmerman McKenzie Sr. Dinneen Dunn Dubuque Chicago Tlinois Insanity Board Board of Insanity Independence Charles Zimmerman Crumbacker Hospital For the Insane Board of Control Iowa Des Moines Lowi Dubuque County Charles Zlamermab Hospital For W. P. Crambaker Sherif Dubuane Nes Maines Towa Dak Dunn Town Charles Zim Town City Charles Aimmerman Freeport County Farm Board OF Control OF State Institutions John Cownie Tlmois Fno Duchuane E Ufime Wis R. A. Cos Independenca Lowa Fr. J. Dunn Barnes Crumbaker Code of Iowa Independence State Towa Hospital Chalmer Warran J. J. Dunn

Daredevil Autoists Tear Through Freeport Skies

A group of six Doreton division drivers in sixty and eighty horsepower cars sped from Freeport toward Waterloo to reach St. Paul by night. W. E. Lorrel and companions transported their auto by rail on a fast Illinois Central freight, departing for the west at dawn.

Doreton Ilvision

Personal Notices Tie Local Guests to Chicago and Nearby Cities

Jere Pattison returns to Chicago this morning and Robert Easton is home from Chicago for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Paul visit Brookville. Claude Bookman and wife are in town from Aurora to see relatives. Miss Mabel Mason of Cincinnati visits Miss Fern Huenke mieier. T. W. Bellman, formerly of this city, returns from Cincinnati for a few days. Mrs. K. I. McGrogan of Harmp shire visits sister Mrs. Mary Maurer. Edward and Fred Haggeman come from Elgin to spend the Fourth with their parents. Andrew and Phillip Nellis and Mr Heink of Chicago visit friends here. Miss Jennie McFarland of Cuba City visits friends here Saturday. Aly and Mrs. E. A. Sprecht of Chicago among Freeport visitors for the Fourth. F. J. Conners and wife with Francis, Elizabeth and Rose Conners visit Cedar Rapids for several weeks. Miss Marva Kelley of Dubuque and Miss L. Knauts of Clinton return home after visiting Miss Bessie Krape.

Jere Pattison Chicago Robert Easton A. J. Paul Brookville Claude Bookman Aurora Mabel Mason Cincinnati Fern Huenkemieier T. W. Bellman K. I. McGrogan Harmpshire Mary Maurer Edward Fred Haggeman Elgin Adrew Phillip Nellis Mr Heink Jennie McFarland Cuba City Wis F. J. Conners Francis Elizabeth Rose Conners Cedar Rapids Marva Kelley Dubuque L. Knauts Clinton Bessie Krape

A. Tefft Injured On Illinois Central Engine 686

News of Day terse report states fireman A. Tefft was severely injured at Hawthorne while discharging duties on engine 686. His foot was caught in an apron as the engine stood on the pit track, causing a fall and a contusion to the left side of his back. He was taken home and medical aid summoned. Also noted is the installation of officers for Illinois lodge No. 269 Daughters of Rebecca, with Mrs M E Tenny serving as deputy. Mrs Wise named apaceput to the grand lodge at Springfield.

A. Tefft BK. A. Tefft Illinois Central Railroad Hawthorne Tlinois Lodge No. 269 Rebecca M. E. Tenney M. Wise Grand Lodge Springeld

G A R Post Calls Members to Morn Meeting in Uniform

John A. Davis post of the G A R is urged to assemble at the G A Re hall tomorrow at 8 30 a m sharp in full uniform as far as possible F C Heap Commander

John A. Davis Post G A. BR G. A. Re Hall

John Baymiller to Wed Julia Dunley in Chicago Today

John Baymiller of Freeport who recently worked at Woodstock travels to Chicago for his marriage to Miss Julia Dunley set for today.

John Baymiller Freeport Woodstock Chicago Julia Dunley

Pierce and Conklin Wed by Judge Clarity in Albany

Harry E. Pierce and Miss Cora Conklin of Albany Wig were married this morning here by Judge A J Clarity.

Clarity Harry E. Pierce Cora Conklin Albany, Wig A. J. Clarity

Engagement Announced for Miss Halande Bolton

The engagement is announced between Miss Halande Bolton of Freeport and W E Lamberton of New York. The couple plans a future wedding.

Halande Bolton Freeport W. E. Lamberton New York

Licensed to Wed in Albany Wisconsin Details

A historical notice lists names such as Harry E Pearce and Gora Conklin in Albany along with Emma Phillips and Oscar Ortmeier. The fragment references a licensed marriage or related rites with scattered names and numbers, amid poor legibility and incomplete lines.

Harry E. Pearce Albany Gora Conklin Same Chay. H. Michael Knowntown Wis Emma Phillips Peeeneee

Local notices and events fill Freeport daybook

A jumble of town notices and brief items list tomorrow’s closures and events in Freeport. dances at Ridott, library quored, gas office closed, freight offices shut at 9, barber shops closed, post office hours, and various local happenings from July picnics to birthdays and deliveries.

Ridott Freeport Daily German Insurance Company Freeport Gas Light & Coke Company Saa Fred Hendricks Hofman Co Uss B. of L. F Freeport Graded Union of Judge Clarity Grove Blackhawk Monument Kent Township F. A. Read

Dont's For Speaker and Writer Dont's For Speaker and Writer

Edward B War man offers a dated guide to language usage noting common errors in prepositions endings and word choice. The piece lists substitutions like inform not posted present not introduced and proper not correct with examples and cautions about nuance.

Language guidance on adverbs and word choices

A set of usage notes explaining correct forms for adverbs and related terms. It cites examples like real versus really, recollect versus remember, relation versus relative, and rendition versus rendering, highlighting preferred constructions and common errors in formal writing.

Seven Ages of Man From Birth to Passing Away

A Nevada Post meditation traces a man’s life from infancy through youth and maturity to old age. It lists perils such as illness, accidents, mischief, and deception, ending with a newspaper obituary verdict that life is well run.

Miss Florence Marryat Described As A Manlike Speaker

The Chicago Daily News recounts an anecdote about Florence Marryat daughter of Captain Marryat and a tall striking woman who talks like a man. Publisher Mr Tingley sends a visitor to the editor, asking to meet Florence. The exchange reveals how she introduces herself and surprises questioners with her identity.

Florence Marryat Capt. Marryat Chicago Daily News William Downey Llere Tingley Mr. Tinsley Miss Marryat

First Patent Granted in China for Electric Lamp

China has granted its first patent. An inhabitant of Nankin in the empire’s capital region calls the lamp the bright moonlight and claims it greatly surpasses foreign glow lights formerly sold in Shanghai and other Chinese cities.

China Nankin Shanghai

Inducement Exchange In A Nurse And Paine Dialogue

A brief Indianapolis News excerpt presents a playful exchange where a nurse declares she is too devoted to her work to worry Mr. Paine. He suggests she work from home, noting her rheumatism limits her year.

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