Rockefeller Draws Huge Crowd at Federal Hearing Opening
John D. Rockefeller and eleven Standard Oil officers appeared before Judge Landis at 10 am. The room filled with lawyers and spectators as police managed a heavy crowd at the doors. Rockefeller said he had not been active in business for twelve years and had not been in the Standard Oil office for eight years. He stated Standard Oil of New Jersey stock was about 100 million dollars and that its business was refining oil.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Standard of
Wiliam Rockefeller
Federal Court
Landis
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Specialists named to determine Mrs Eddy's competency
Court appoints a three man commission to assess Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy's ability to manage her affairs and business interests. Dr George F. Jelly of Boston Dr G A Blume of Providence and Judge Edgar Aldrich named as masters for the competency evaluation.
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Associated Press
Concord
N. H
Geo. FR. Jelly
Boston
G. A. Blume
Providence
Edgar Aldrich
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Weather Outlook for Illinois Tonight and Sunday
The forecast reports fair skies in the south of Illinois and showers with cooler temperatures in the north tonight and Sunday. Sunrise and sunset times are 4 20 a m and 7 39 p m.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Sinois
Market closes with steady cattle and higher hogs in Chicago
The Associated Press reports July 6 closing board prices for grains and Union Stock Yards items. Wheat and corn futures finish mixed while pork beef and rib prices move. Cattle are steady at 4.75 to 37.30 per hundredweight with hogs strong to higher, light to heavy ranges noted.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Local Notices and Community Events Pace Week
Local and otherwise items list a Eastern Star gathering Monday, Settlement Home board 3 pm meeting, Mrs Sherman hosting niece Minnie Sutherland from Richmond, strawberry festival postponed, W C C F card party Tuesday 2:30 pm at St Marys school, and Rev H G L Moore speaking on Sunday School principles at Presbyterige church as Freeport discusses the topic.
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Eastern Star
Settlement Home Board
W. F. Sherman
Galena Street
Mra
Minnie Sutherland
Alias
Richmond
St. Mary's School
H. GL. Moore
Freeport
Assignment of Teachers in County Schools
All but about forty of the 230 country schools in the county have been supplied with teachers for the ensuing year. Latest appointments include Miss Ada Keister Babbs at Grove School Loran, Miss Clara Kooh Lamm School Loran, Henry Ritzman Franklin School Buckeye, Edward Snydar Dakota Bellevue School, Miss Kathryn Albright Red Oak. Miss Frances Schrum Rachel Hoffer, Miss Margaret Baldwin Salam, Miss Nellie Stanton Richland Empire.
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Ada Keister
Babbs
Eldorado Homecoming Planned with Big Attendance Expected
Eldorado district schedules a homecoming celebration at a local venue next Wednesday. The event anticipates a large crowd as preparations proceed while The Daily Journal circulates citywide at 10 cents a week.
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Eldorado
Eldorado District
Mysterious German Driver Dies After Freight Car Accident
An unidentified man, reportedly from Germany, died at St Francis hospital after a Milwaukee depot incident. A timebook and letters in German suggest he came from a well-to-do German family, with multiple name notes and scattered addresses found. An inquest is planned with Coroner Peck awaiting railroad officials.
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Milwaukee
St. Francis Hospital
Otto Hess
Henry Meier
Anid
Florence
Freeport
Walter Anderson
Roscos Street
Chicago
Ill
Robert Brambill
Dalrymple
Stanly Road
Liverpool
Eng
Joseph Gifford
Catherine Street
New York City
the Bright Star
Milwaukee Avenue
Erie
John Riley
Hinkey Dink
Germany
Peck
Obituary Notice From Freeport Area
Died about three years ago and has since resided with his sister Mrs Frank Hettinger in Freeport. Survived by mother Mrs Frederika Fanner of Tacoms Wash and siblings Mrs Charles Little Marion Iowa Mrs Frank Hattinger Freeport and Henry Fenner West Liberty Iowa. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 from Hettinger home Logan Street Rev Bingell officiating Interment City Cemetery Pallbearers Walter Denton Harvey Moyle Thomas Layton Luther A Brigham William Bilker John Bartley
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Frasport
Frank Hettinger
Weat Freeport
Frederigka Fanner
Tacoms. Wash
Charles Little
Marion
Iowa
Frank Hattinger
Freeport
Henry Fenner
West Liberty
Hettinger
Logan Street
Bing Bell
City
Walter Denton
Harvey Moyle
Thomas Layton
Luther A. Brigham
William Bilker
John Bartley
Killed by Live Wire While Clearing Branches
Thomas Alexander, 25, an employee of the local electric company, died at 3 PM after grabbing a live wire while cutting branches near J. L. Wareham’s Elk street residence. Witnesses Mrs. Wareham and Mrs. Stephan saw the incident. He collapsed, doctors arrived too late, and the body was taken to Bailey Avenue, West Freeport. he had recently married.
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Thomas Alexander
Elk Street
J. L. Wareham
Wareham
Stephan
Alexander
Bailey Avenue
West Freeport
Death of August Penner Seals Freeport Resident’s Life
August Penner died at Dr. White Sanatorium at 10 last night after illness from malarial fever contracted in Mississippi. Born in Pennsylvania 45 years ago, he moved to Freeport with his parents as a child and spent most of his life here. He worked various trades and was a member of the teamsters union. His wife survives him.
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August Penner
Freeport
Dr. White
Linuis Central
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Teameters’ Union
Ownership shuffle bogs Freeport Gas Light & Coke sale
A Boston capitalists group bought the Freeport Gas Light & Coke plant from Mr Morse and faces a New York syndicate option. A New York buyer pursued Morse for an option while Goddard and Roper also sought control to merge with the local street railway system. Morse is said to have capitulated to the New York offer, with transfer expected soon after final negotiations.
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Freeport Gas Light & Coke Company
GC. W. Morse
Boston
New York City
A. J. Goddard
Freeport Street Railway, Light & Power Company
Freeport Street Railway, Light & Power Company, and A Mr. Roper
Rockford
Freeport
New York
Goddard
Roper
Morse
Mr. Morse
Brewster House
New Yorker
Chicago
Messrs. Coddard
New York Syndicate
Freeport Company
East
Freeport Tribunal initiates ten members in a social evening
The Freeport Tribunal No. 99 held a regular meeting in their hall with ten candidates initiated. A reception followed for 55 new members, refreshments and a social hour were served, then a musical contest entertained about 150 attendees. Honors went to Mrs. M. E. Tenney and Mrs. Clara C. Taylor.
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Freeport Tribunal No. 99
M. E., Tenney
Clara C. Taylor
Teachers Examinations Held Across Various Towns
Monthly teachers examinations were conducted today at the office of Superintendent Grove. Participants include Fanny Belknap and Mabel Klops of Orangeville, Della Ortmeier of Kent, Florence Taylor and Anna Balshear of Lena, Lilias Schaffee of Nora, Agatha Schneider of Waddams Grove, Ruth Matzel of Freeport, and Eldora Bobb of Dakota.
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Supt. Grove
Fanny Belknap
Mabel Klops
Orangeville
Della Ortmeier
Kent
Florence Taylor
Anna Balshear
Lena
Lilias Schaffee
Nora
Agatha Schneider
Waddams Grove
Ruth Matzel
Freeport
Eldora Bobb
Dakota
Trinity Meeting Prepares for Sunday Communion Service
A regular preparatory gathering at the YMCA auditorium reviewed the quarter's work for Trinity church. The session was led by Rev. C. G. Angnst, the district presiding elder, with no new matters raised.
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Trinity Meeting
Trinity Church
C. G. Anangst
Baptist Sunday School Picnic At Forest Park
The Baptist Sunday school holds its annual picnic next Tuesday at Forest Park. The school will use the 9 30 interurban car with free transport for younger scholars if needed. If rain comes the event moves to Wednesday and invites all friends to attend.
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The
Baptist Sunday School
Forest Park
Polaris Yearbook Issued By High School Seniors
The Polaris, the annual produced by the senior class, will be out this afternoon. It features student illustrations and contains about 40 papers bound in leatherette. Copies are available at Frick's printing office for 25 cents.
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Frick
Card and Sewing Party for St Vincent’s Orphanage
A large crowd attended yesterday afternoon at St Piua hall for a card and sewing party benefitting St Vincent’s Orphanage. Prizes in sewing were won by Mrs. F. E. Baugagner and Mrs. John Sehadie, while card winners were Mrs. Fred Southwick and Mrs. George.
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St. Piua Hall
St. Vincent's Orphanage
F. E. Baugagner
John Sehadie
Fred Southwick
George
Free Attractions at Highland Park Feature Inauguration
Highland park introduces a new feature tomorrow with no theatre admission. The weeklong event will showcase moving pictures and illustrated songs. Band concerts are scheduled for tomorrow afternoon and evening to entertain crowds.
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Highland
Highland Park
Fast Horses Pass Through Freeport on Way to Decatur
Fast Horses Pass Through Freeport this morning en route to Decatur. Dan Parch and another racer traveled with an specially equipped car for the horses. The pair came from Madi-50h and were noted for their unique travel setup.
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Dan Parch
Freeport
Decatur
Allegations of Cruelty to Children in County Court
A petition seeks a declaration of dependency for Margie and Walter Schauer, children of Gottloib Schauer, alleging extreme cruelty by their stepmother. The case, previously heard about two years ago with promises of care, resumes after the girl ran away to her uncle Steeva Behring's home. The hearing is set for 11 o'clock Monday.
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Margie
Walter Schauer
Gottloib Schauer
Freeport
Steeva Behring
New Police Officer Joins City Force After Resignation
Charles Kasten has accepted a position as patrolman on the city police force, beginning duties last evening. He fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Edward Brown.
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Charles Kasten
Officer Kasten
Edward Brown
Archbishop Glennon Named Census Special Agent
St Louis July 3 Archbishop Glennon of St Louis appointed by the U S census bureau as special agent to compile Catholic population statistics of the country estimated at 15 000 000 He has named Rev J J Pamerath of St Louis as chief assistant and secured bishops nationwide for cooperation.
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St. Louis
Archbishop Glennon
United States Census Bureau
Sea Speggial
Glennon
J. J. Pamerath
United States
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