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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1907

Page

5

Carriage Varnish Quality and Clear Gloss Finish

A description of high grade carriage varnish noting that when the paint is in good condition a single coat of Clear Gloss yields a brilliant durable finish.

Orchard under oath in Haywood murder trial cross examination

The Haywood murder trial resumed with Harry Orchard testifying under rapid questioning. He said he lit a fuse in the Wardner mill blast but believed Haywood Moyer and Pettibone were not present. He admitted gambling losses and stealing ore powder from the Vindicator mine. He testified he heard speeches by Moyer and Haywood at Cripple Creek after the 1906 strike and that W F Davis suggested blowing up the Vindicator powder.

Associated Press Boise Harry Orchard Haywood Richardson Orchard Wardner Moyer and Pettibone Vindicator Moyer Cripple Creek W. F. Davis

Illini Weather Forecast Brief

The report notes showers tonight and likely Saturday with warmer Saturday. It records sunrise at 4 23 am and sunset at 7 35 pm in Chicago on June 7.

The Associated Press Chicago Illinois

Market Report Close From Chicago Board and Union Yard

The Associated Press notes closing quotations for July wheat corn oats and hogs. Wheat 95.76 cents, corn 63.37, oats 44.37, pork 18.30, ribs 9.02, lard 18.75. Union Stock Yards cattle 3 500 steady to slightly lower, hogs 23 000 steady, cattle and sheep prices range from 4.50 to 6.90 for various grades.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union

Congregation Opposes Corset Factory Move in Freeport

A German Lutheran church meeting condemned plans to relocate the corset factory to the vacant lot west of the parochial school. A committee led by Charles Demeter Frank Bessert and Rudolph Labudde will seek steps to block the move. The factory owners aim to purchase Trinity church and move it next to the school, drawing church opposition over light and noise affecting classes. The Business Men's association backs keeping the factory in Freeport amid offers from Mendota and Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Charles Demeter Frank Bessert Rudolph Labudde Trinity Church Laton Pleasant Street Lutheran Parochial Severi Business Men's Association

Woodvien Picnic Draws Thousands as Freeport Delegation Attends

The Woodvien picnic at Rockford on Thursday attracted thousands. Freeport sent a large delegation and the Freeport Foresters took part in the competitive drill posting a score of 68.00.

Woodvien Rockford Freeport Freeport Foresters

Rockford preacher to lead at Van Brocklin Methodist

Dr Barngey of Rockford will preach and preside at the third quarterly conference at Van Brocklin Methodist church Saturday evening. He will also preach and lead a Sunday morning quarterly meeting.

Barngey Rockford van Brocklin Methodist Church

How to live on cents a day in old diet advice

A brief 1900s style health note touts economy in eating to benefit both mind and body. It claims no health giver beats Hulister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and tablets, priced at 35 cents, offering a startling boost to energy. The ad credits Joseph Emmert.

Joseph Emmert

Expert shoe repair finished promptly at BE and W

A note reports skilled boot and shoe repair completed quickly at the BE and W location. The concise update confirms timely service by the expert repair shop.

Newspaper man Charles Donohue dies after throat cancer

Charles Donohue veteran writer for Freeport papers died at St Francis hospital at 8 30 am from throat cancer. A lifetime journalist he mastered every department from setting type to managing a paper. He was married to Mary Gleason and leaves two children Florence and Paul with a sister Mrs Thomas Reiley. He supported St Marys church and helped build its school and parish facilities. He was an early Knight of Columbus member and long active in local journalism.

Charles Donohue St. Francis’ Hospital Major Younger Mary Gleason Lena Florence Paul Donahue Patrick Gleason Stephenson County Thomas Reiley Chicago St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Parochial School St. Mary's Knights of Columbus Freeport Lic Veleck Yanils LTS Exchance Street St. Searyer Pov Br. Croke St. Mare’s Cemetery BT. Roach Mod. Hanley Reg. Burns J. B Dour G. G. McCarty Thomas McMahon John O'Mara Katherine Koehler Jacoeh N Koehler Bethead Len Fred Yoerg Ordway Street Koehler Waethering Germany Woehhler Canmie America New York Yoerg Jacob Kuebler Bergman Grerman M. E City Cemetery

Death of Freeport journalist Donahue noted in obituary

Florence Charles Donohue born 1854 in Holyoke Mass. and son of Irish immigrants built a fifty year career in Freeport journalism. He worked at the Chicago Times Telegraph Daily Herald and Daily Democrat and served as postmaster and public official. Funeral plans set for Monday at St Marys Cemetery with Catholic rites.

Mr. Donohue Florence Charles Donohue Holyoke Mass John F Honora Donohue County Kerry Ireland America Chicago Old Dearborn W. E F. Storey Chicago Times Times Telegraph Storey Freeport Daily Herald Donahue Daily Bulletin Daily Journal Journal Democrat W. LT. Ciles Daily Democrat Donohine Daily Demon UBM Tt Ape Lad Fie Phaper Wow Wkrape The Bulletin Fort Vnne Wbeaith Cheysand Postal Service

Illinois Central time cards change trains schedule

Beginning Sunday June 9 a new Illinois Central time card takes effect altering passenger service on the Freeport and Dubuque divisions. The Omaha and Sioux City Limited and the St Paul and Minneapolis Limited will both carry sleepers and one day coach, with changes to Nos 401 1 and 3 and other Local trains including No 81 and No 5.

Illinois Central Freeport Dubuque Omaha and St. Paul Chicago Council Bluffs Omaha Fort Dodge Omaha Limited

Bonds Filed For Ras Franchise With City Clerk

Charles W. Gregory through attorney Douglas Pattison filed two bonds with the city clerk as required by the ras franchise. One bond is for 85000 and the other for 30000. Ninvis Surety Company is named as surety. Bonds covering the electric franchise will be filed next week.

Charles W. Gregory Douglas Pattison Ras Ninvis Surety Company Eurety

M'Donald Pleads Guilty in Bridge Trust Case

Roy MacDonald the last indicted defendant in the bridge trust case pleads guilty in circuit court. He pays a $200 fine and is released for parts unknown. A Fortunate Texan, Goodloe of Dallas endorses Wing's New Life Pills as effective relief for constipation and biliousness, sold at Joseph Emellett's drug store.

Roy MacDonald Bridge Trust Elow. Goodloe Lewis St Dallas Tex Wing Joseph Emelett

Shoes Repaired and Delivered by E W Service

Local shoe repair service E and W advertises that they will repair shoes on request, with work catapulted for and delivered to customers. The notice emphasizes convenient pickup and prompt return of footwear.

A. W. Ford Moves Jewelry Shop to New Address

A W Ford announces from 82 Stephenson street that his jewelry business has moved to the new store Weeo. He invites old and new customers to call for graduation season goods and announces watch work and repair services at reasonable prices.

A.W. Ford Stephenson Street Weeo Nisdive Pnverpete

Nurses' Slippers Sold Only at E and W Lab

Genuine nurses slippers advertised as sold only at the E and W Lab for 31.30 per bundle.

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