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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1907

Page

8

Queen of Quagmond Queen Sails With Aunt and Secret Suitor

Nan proclaims herself queen of Quaymond Lake as she and her aunt hike to Squaw Hill. They share a day of solitude while Nan frets over Winthrop Leland and a quarrel from the night before. They return to a camp supper where Leland appears, and the queen contemplates abdication in his presence.

Amhalier Indian Island Nan Mrs. Edmond Mr. Leland Wint Leland Squaw Hill Mrs. Edmund Edmond Wint Winthrop Leland

De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Sold Locally

A cleansing cooling healing household remedy known as De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, a druggist located at 85 Stephenson Street.

de Witt Wm. F. Jungkunz Stephneson Street

The Roman Candle Maker

Rene Bache describes a roman candle maker as the world’s loneliest worker confined to a tiny hut. He earns high wages for hazardous work with frequent explosive use, and his isolated shop stands sixty yards from others, reflecting the danger and cost of his craft.

Rene Bache Technical World Magazine

Maid’s remark reveals neighbor’s marriage to one-eyed man

Mrs IS hires a robust middle aged colored woman for cleaning. The helper recalls a one eyed man named White who offered work and did poor work. The woman explains she is married to him, in the Exchange column.

Daily Journal Delivery Expands Citywide For Week

The Daily Journal announces delivery to any part of the city for Wie a week. This expansion aims to reach more readers and boost accessibility of local news across all neighborhoods.

Daily Journal the Daily Journal

Telegraphers Accept Settlement Ending San Francisco Oakland Strike

The Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies reach a settlement after a San Francisco Oakland walkout. Operators return to work under arbitration terms with pay and conditions restored to those before the strike. Colonel Robert C. Clowry calls the episode a defeat for the union and confirms reemployment plans. Edward J. Nally notes near unanimous return to duty under prior salaries and conditions.

Oakland Cal Telegraphers’ Union Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies Clowry New York Robert C. Clowry Manger Western Union Telegraph Company San Francisco Western Union Nally E,. C. Adams Postal Pelegraph Cable Company Edward J. Nally Postal Telegraph Cable Company Ta. W. Storer Loc Flint

Message from President Amall on telegraphers strike

In Chicago on July 20 a message from President Amall to Secretary Russell of the Commercial Telegram Graphers union reports a 108 to 4 vote to accept. Strikers will be re employed with wage talks after work resumes and grievances to be arbitrated. Locals urged to stop strike talk and await further membership statement.

Chicago Amall Russell Commercial Telegraphers’ Union

Reinforcements Arrive for Hahnville Militia Guard

July 20 two economies of militia arrived at Hahnville by special train before 6 am as reinforcements. The force now numbers five companies about 800 men with one cavalry and one artillery company serving as infantry. The troops were sent to deter alleged plots to lynch Cam, visclano, and other Talimbi operatives jailed at Tadinville.

Hahnville New Orleans Mub Cam Yisclano Tadinville

Jury acquits lynching defendant in Anson mob case

In Union County Superior Court the jury found John Jones not guilty after a lynching charge involving John V. Johnson at Waitesboro. The verdict followed about an hour of deliberation with evidence showing the defendant among the mob.

Charlotte N.C Union County Superior Court John Jones Anson County John V. Johnson Waitesboro

Steamboat Tennessee Damaged After Collision at Mads Bridge

The steamboat Tennessee owned by the Kansas City Transportation and Steamship company was blown against a pier of Mads bridge while loading for Missouri river traffic. It did not sink and sustained damages not exceeding $1,000.

St. Toouls Jady Voe Tennessee Missouri Kansas City Transportation and Steamship Company Mads Bridge

Mrs Save’s Latest Gift To New York Aged Relief

Mrs Russell Sige recently donated 250000 dollars to the New York association aiding respectable aged indigent women. The gift aims to support relief efforts and expand assistance for elderly residents in need within the city.

Mrs. Save New York Russell Sige Association For the Relief of City of

DeWitt's Littl Early Risers Sold by Wu

Small safe pills sold by Wu FP Jungkunz druggist at 85 Stephens on Street offer DeWitt brand early risers for daily use.

DeWitt's Jungkunz Stephenson Street

Insurance suit seeks voiding of Perkins policy

The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York sues in federal court to cancel a 100 000 policy issued to Lucius H Perkins of Lawrence Kansas after his death from a fall from a roof. The suit cites false representations and seeks steps including an autopsy order to confirm death and prevent loss of proof.

Topeka Kan Mutual Life Insurance Company New York United States Lucius Hf. Perkins Lawrence Perkins

Comic Tragedy Ends With Rescue On Plymouth Bridge

Peter Dubuque a bartender from Osseo Minnesota leapt from Plymouth avenue bridge but landed in two feet of water. His wooden leg got stuck in the river mud hindering his death wish. Neighbors aided his rescue and he was turned over to police for mental health evaluation.

Minneapolis Peter Dubuque Osseo Min Plymouth Avenue Hts

Patric Airship Tests Spur War Budget Request

Paris on July 20 reports the minister of war sought a $1,000,000 credit from the budget commission after the airship Patric tests. Most funds would fund construction of Patric type dirigible balloons.

Paris Patric Budget Commission

Elk Dies at the Convention in Philadelphia

The body of John P. D. O'Shea chairman of the board of trustees of the order of Elks is sent to Lynn Massachusetts after he died Thursday night at the convention due to paralysis seized him.

Philadelphia John PD. O'Shea The Order of Elks Lynn Mass O’shea Order

Markets Show Mixed Grains and Livestock in Chicago Trading

Chicago markets report mixed grain prices with July wheat at 0.907 to 0.914 for highs and lows, corn around 0.625 to 0.524, oats near 0.48 to 0.40, and soybeans at 1.01. Livestock buyers in Chicago and East Buffalo note hogs selling 20.06 to 26.00 with prime steers at 7.35 and beef prices steady. lambs and calves also listed with varied quotes.

Chicago Grain Chicago Chicago Board of Trade AUS Asarte Coru ATGOS Springs Thanis Indiana Wisconsin East Buffalo N.Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission N. Y

Vacation Forwarding Service for Journal Subscribers

Vacation time prompts Journal subscribers to file forwarding addresses at the office. Addresses can be changed at any time without extra charge, and paper delivery will be forwarded during the summer.

Luang Journal Veither

The Daily Journal Delivers Citywide for 10 Cents Weekly

The Daily Journal announces home delivery across the city at a rate of ten cents per week. The note emphasizes broad access and steady service for readers.

There That Scratch Reveals a Barnyard Misstep

A Fairfield Maine man mistook a nail for a match in the barn causing a painful wound to his leg. He reports sleeping on his left side and disregards noises at night after the incident.

Freeport Illinois State Bank Directors and Capital

The directory lists ANES D C Stover as President and H A Antrim as Cashier with RG Shumway First Vice President and Henry Baker Second Vice President. Capital stock $125000 with Directors including R G Shumway A S Held W H Holland Jen W Hoefer H H Antrim Dr J Ato D C Stover Fred Dorman W Wagner Henry Baler Homer F Kepinwall.

D.C. Stover H. A. Antrim Dorman Ass'’t RG. Shumway Preen’t Henry Baker Pren’t State Bank R. G. Shumway A. S. Held W. H. Holland Jen W. Hoefer H. H. Antrim Dr. J. Ato D. C.stover Fred Dorman W. Wagner Henry Baler Homer F. Kepinwall Savings Department

German Bank Names Officers and Directors in Freeport

Capital at the German Bank in Freeport Illinois is listed at $150,000. D. F. Graham is president with J. S. Cellmann as cashier. Vice president L. Br. Jungkunz and assistant cashier, plus directors D. B. Schulte, Wm. Trembor, August Bergman, W. T. Rawleigh, W. N Cronkrite, and John S. Cellmann. Interest path on time deposits noted.

Freeport Ill Cellmann Pres

Bank Officials and Capitals in Freeport Illinois

The First National Bank Freeport Illinois lists capital 150000 surplus and profit with directors including John Burrell and C H Little. The Second National Bank Freeport Illinois shows capital 100000 surplus 20000 with directors M V B Elson L Z Farwell H S Webster and others. Interest is paid on time deposits.

M. V. B. Elson HB. S. Webster L. Z Farwell THE Second National Bank Freeport Illinois L. Z. Farwell H. S. Webster Reuben Siegfried J. FB. Farr

Railroad Time Table for Decatur Ex and Madison District

Train schedule fragment lists arrival and departure times for Decatur Ex and Madison District lines with various train numbers, service notes, and connections. East and west bound services include buffet parlor cars, coach and parlor options, and daily or Sunday only services. Agent John F. Daly provides lines and connections to Rockford Beloit Janesville Milwaukee and other points.

C'caye Poe West Bound Er Ly Cago tTrain Rockford Beloit Janesville Milwaukee Madison Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb Harvard Sprins Valley Pacific Coast

Train schedule fragment with freight and passenger services

Fragmentary railway timetable notes routes and times for bound west and east bound trains. Mentions Rock Island passenger and freight services, Mt Carroll to Freeport runs, Racine connection, and arrival times around 11:00 am and 6:45 pm with unspecified lines and destinations.

Knet Depan Sibb Dry Vo Rock Island Nes Racine Nerva Freight Ase Mt. Carroll Weat Chicago Express Nord Chicago Special Wes Dubuque St. Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Marshaltown Des Moines Omaha Kansas City Express Ally Scily Gg Tetas New St. Paul St. Joseph Fort Dodge Kansas City Dubuque Chicago Brewater Hwy K. Enckoa R. Hulett J. P. Elmer G. P. A. St Paul

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