Jail access clash highlights press rights in Freeport case
In Freeport Illinois 1907 reporters fought for entry to the jail to verify the identity of a man held for a fatal shooting. The coroner demanded access while Sheriff Milner barred reporters and jurors from seeing the prisoner, who claimed only to have told the chief of police his name Herbert Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Nows
Milner
W. C. Milner
Stephenson County
Illinois
Edna Rummelhagen
Herbert Spring
Frank Trotnow
Samuel Markel
John Mathews
A. D
W.T. Rawleigh
W. B. Prek
Suk
Rockford
William Stewart
Stewart
J. B. McCool
Funeral of Mrs Rummelhagen Held Tomorrow at 1
The funeral for Mrs. Rummelhagen will be at 1 PM tomorrow from the family home on Taylor avenue and an hour later at the German Lutheran church. Rev A C Landeck will speak in German and Rev Bannen of Rockford in English. Pallbearers include Henry Staas Charles Long Ernest Dreier Herman Kasten Henry Dreier and William Green. Mrs. Rummelhagen born Edna Knipfel in Ackley Iowa on Oct 12 1887 lived in Pearl City with uncles the Kuhlemeiers Hoefer before marriage. She wed Mr. Rummelhagen Jan 25 1906 in Rockford and the couple returned to Freeport where he worked at the Arcade factory. They have a son Lloyd who will be six months old on June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Rummelhagen
Arcade Factory
Lloyd
Stockton Man at Large in Waterloo After Dementia
Leonard Nadig, nearly 70, wandered from Stockton TL this week claiming to be Peter Isenhour. His son F H Nadig a wealthy farmer traced him to Vinton and Armstrong and fears the elder may harm himself if left alone. Nadig, well-to-do with a Stockton farm, is said to be suffering senile dementia.
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Waterloo
Peter Isenhour
Stockton
Isenhour
Leonard Nadig
F. H. Nadig
Waterloo Y
Vinton
Porte
Nadig
Armstrong
Werlaufer
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Quick Health Results
Joseph Emmert touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a sure cure that swiftly targets disease and delivers lasting relief. The ad emphasizes rapid, heart of disease impact and enduring wellness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmert
Bible Institute Meeting At Shannon Focuses On Bible Study
Ministers from Freeport travel to Shannon for the Illinois Bible Institute session at Bethel church. Bishop H B Hartzler leads sessions with multiple sermons and lessons on prayer, obedience, and scriptural study. Children’s exercises at the Christian Sunday school draw crowd at the Masonic temple.
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United Evamgelical Church
Freeport
Illinois Bible Institute
Bethel Church
Shannon
H. B. Hartzler
Institute
C. G. Anangst
J. H. Keagie
HR. GO. Rife
D. J. Kropp
W.C. Heyl
H. Messner
Paul
C. R. Hedges
E. O. Rife
Daniel
E. K. Hershey
J. W. Michael
First Peter
E. Y. Knapp
Christ
H. L. Kuter
Christian Church
Masonic Temple
Christian Sunday School
Frankie James
Dorothy
Mary Gage
Henry Botsford
George Aurand
Norman Guy
Johnie
Caryl Gilbert
Marion Werntz
Marjorie Johnson
Eva Leggett
Shining Stars
Ruth Barnett
Freda Stoller
Eva James
Lenora van Matre
This Date in History Highlights Births and Deaths
A compact list marking notable birthdays and historic deaths across years. Figures include Richard Cobden Jefferson Davis and Joseph Howard Jr along with royal and political personalities and events such as Carnot pardoning the Duke of Orleans and the Epsom Derby outcome for Persimmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Cobden
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
Joseph Howard, Jr
King Frederick VII of
Denmark
Paul M. Potter
Prince of Wales
Carnot
Duke of Orleans
France
Salvador
Primo Rivera
Srta
Madrid
Isad
Persimmon
Remarkable Rescue From Throat Hemorrhages in Fedora Tenn
C V Pepper of Fedora Tennessee credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a swift cure after hemorrhages of the throat left him bedridden. He reports instant relief from coughing and rapid cessation of bleeding, allowing him to return to work in three weeks. Trial bottle free at Joseph Emmert's drug store. 50 cents and 1.00 for full sizes.
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Fedora
Tenn
C. V. Pepper
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Town Board Meeting Set for June 3 Audit of Town Bills
Town board holds a regular meeting Monday evening at 7 30 for auditing bills. All persons with town bills should present them at the town clerk's office in the Rice Building 32nd floor.
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Michael Steffen Oe Ph
Rice Building
Crowning Day in Richmond Reunion Parade Honors Davis
Crowds filled Richmond streets for the closing day of a Confederate veterans reunion highlighted by the unveiling of the Jefferson Davis monument. General Stephen D. Lee led the parade with multiple divisions, as governors, mayors, and dignitaries spoke in tribute to Davis on the ninety ninth anniversary of his birth.
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the Journal
Richmond
Jefferson Davis
Stith Bolling
Ninth
Grace
Fifth
Franklin
Davis Monument
Confederacy
Stephen D. Lee
Texas
Tennessee
Trans- Mississippi
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Pacific Division
Northwest Division
Virginia
Robert E. Lee
Confederate States
J. William Jones
Claude A. Swanson
Carlton McCarthy
Clement A. Evans
Atlanta
J. A. Hays
California
Davis
Webb
Miss Hays
Hodgson
Moore and White
Publication Notice in Stephenson County Court 1907
The county court of Stephenson County Illinois issues a sale petition by Robert J Long administrator of Henry Rohrbach estate to settle debts. Defendants Sophia Rohrbach William Rohrbach Robert Rohrbach George H Rohrbach Ida Mayer Olive Raymond Nora Horstman Annie Sphulding Eva Davis Jennie Cupitt Arthur Howe are summoned to appear July 1 1907 at Freeport courthouse to contest the order to sell Lots 1-6 in Block 8 of Rock City for estate debt payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Illinois
Robert J. Long
Henry Rohrbach
Sophia Rohrbach
William Rohrbach
Robert Rohrbach
George H Rohrbach
Ida Mayer
Olive Raymond
Nora Horstman
Annie Sphulding
Eva Davis
Jennie Cuppett
Jennie Cupidd
Arthur Howe
Arthur Bfoyt
Robert J. Losg
Frenry Rohrbach
Rock City
Freeport
Sinuis
Richmond Pays Tribute at Jefferson Davis Monument Events
Mrs. Norman V Randolph chairs central committee with Mrs William J Behan responding. Mrs George B Holmes leads Jefferson Davis Monument Association report with Mrs Lizzle George Henderson replying. The exercises end with garlands on the bronze figure as states and UDC chapters send floral tributes. Richmond bids farewell as veterans depart for Jamestown and other southern journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman V. Randolph
Jefferson Davis Monument Association
William J. Behan
Southern Confederated Memorial Association
George 8. Holmes
Lizzle George Henderson
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Mystie
South
Richmond
Scent of roses from Hol lister's Tea promotes health
An old advertisement touts Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea with a rosy scent and claims bright eyes red lips and good health after use. Price listed as 35 cents with options for tea or tablets by Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Joseph Emmert
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Jamestown
Huss & Kinley Garment House
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Galena St
Arcade Avenue
Bartholomew
India
Asamole
Schoeffel & Brokhausen
Nottingham
Brussels
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Cluny
Miles
F. A. Schulz
Freeport Gas Light and Coke Co
Ceresota
Minnesota
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