Commodore Paul Jones Remains to Be Interred at Annapolis
Rear Admiral Sigsbee commands a squadron including Brooklyn Chattanooga Tacoma and Galveston that sailed from New York for Cherbourg to bring home Commodore Paul Jones body. At Cherbourg the casket will be transferred to American ships and returned to the United States for burial at Annapolis in early July with ceremonies. Ex Ambassador Porter arranged the transfer and plans for the American squadron.
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Paul Jones
Annapolis
New York
Sigsbee
Bonslett
America
Brooklyn
Porter
Bank Dynamited in Edgar County Illinois Explosion Rocks Town
The Edgar county National bank was wrecked by dynamite at 4 o'clock this morning. The blast also demolished Bradshaw's jewelry store and Wetvel's shoe store adjacent to the bank. The vault was torn open but the safe holding funds remained secure. Bookkeeper Walter Juntaen sustained a broken arm said to be from a brick hurled by the blast.
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Paris
Jin
Edgar County National Bank
Bradshaw's Jewelry
Wetvel’s Shoe
Walter Juntaen
Bryan family sails for Germany on fact finding tour
New York on June 8 Mrs William J Bryan and daughter Grace sailed for Germany for a long abroad trip They will be joined in September by Mr Bryan and plan to spend the winter in the orient He aims to study municipal ownership experiments in continental cities and the railroad question He expects to return to politics.
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New York
William J. Bryan
Grace
Germany
Bryan
Orient
German Catholic Officers Chosen at Peru Meeting
The state meeting of the German Catholic societies, in session at Peru, adjourned today with Quincy selected as next year’s meeting site. Officers elected include President F. W. Heckencamp of Quincy, Vice Presidents W. Rouen of Chicago and Andrew Hebel of Peru, Corresponding Secretary H. G. Reis of Belleville, Financial Secretary Wm. Neet of Springfield, and Treasurer Fritz Prenger of Peoria.
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la Saucer
Peru
Quincy
F. W. Heckencamp
W. Rouen
Chicago
Andrew Hebel
H. G. Reis
Belleville
Wm. Neet
Springfield
Fritz Prenger
Peoria
Sunday School Children March in Brooklyn Anniversary Parade
Brooklyn celebrated Anniversary Day with a massive Sunday School parade. The combined Sunday School association led the event with participation by a hundred thousand children, marking the day as a world renowned city celebration.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Combined
Sunday School Association of
Weather Forecast for CuioAuo June
Special forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions tonight and Friday with increasing cloudiness. Expect another warm spell with likely showers in the extreme north regions.
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CuioAuo
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Vea Promises Relief
A local healer advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Vea claiming it cures indigestion constipation liver and kidney troubles regardless of illness duration. The notice notes the price at 85 cents and is signed by Joseph Emmett.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmett
Conference at Washington Ties War End Talks to Far East
French ambassador Jusserand met with the president in the executive offices for a half hour. He declined to disclose the purpose of the call, saying any public disclosure would come from the president. Loomis, acting Secretary of State, later met the president and reportedly presented deciphered cables from ambassadors Meyer in St Petersburg and Reed in London.
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Far East
Washington
M., Jusserand
Loomis
Jusserand
Ambasaador Meyer
St. Petersburg
Submarine Boat A Founders. Fourteen Drowned
A submarine boat named A was lost off the breakwater during a sea training run. Three explosions on board preceded the foundering. Of eighteen officers and men aboard, including the regular crew, fourteen were drowned while others were rescued. The incident occurred near Prhymouniy, King, on June 8.
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Prhymouniy
King
Market Report Closing Board Quotes and Yards Prices
On June 8 closing Board of Trade quotes show July wheat at 8.614, July corn at 5.17, July oats at 1.31, July pork at 12.60, July lard at 7.37. Chicago market prices supplied by Keefe & Company. Union stock yards quotations list cattle 5.40 to 6.25, hogs mixed, 5.60 to 5.73, sheep 3.50 to 5.20, with volumes noted.
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Board of Trade
Rano
Chicago Board of Trade
Keefe & Company
Hettinger
Union
Funeral Held For Mrs Joseph Scott In Silver Creek Township
A large crowd gathered at Seth Scotts home in Silver Creek Township to honor Mrs Joseph Scott who died Tuesday in Waterloo Iowa. Rev E E McKay led the service at Embury M E church and interment followed in the Scott cemetery with Joseph Hummert in charge of arrangements and pallbearers O B Bidwell John Burrell J R Weaver H H Mynard Leonard Stoskopf and J R Leigh. The intel KK Sco field death at South Haven Michigan was noted in yesterday's Journal with a 2:30 pm funeral and Elgin as the burial site.
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Seth Scott
Silver Creek Township
Joseph Scott
Waterloo
E. E. McKay
Embury M. HK
Scott Cemetery
Joseph Hmmert
O. B. Bidwell
John Burrell
J. R. Weaver
H. H. Mynard
Leonard Stoskopf
J. R. Leigh
Intel
KK Scofield
South Haven
Mich
Elgin
Memorial services planned by Woodmen and Odd Fellows
In Cherry camp twenty five new candidates were initiated and plans set for joint memorial services for deceased members at the city cemetery on Sunday June 16. W Keever S Ortmeier and HH Treppes were named to confer with the Odd Fellows committee. Also notice for First M E church ladies to meet after prayer meeting to discuss October conference in Freeport. Holiness camp meeting starts at Riverside park tonight.
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Cherry Camp
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows’ Committee
W. Keever
S. Ortmeier
HH. Treppes
Ladies’ Aid Society
First M. E. Church
Freeport
I C Railroad Painter Fatally Injured in Roundhouse Accident
Joseph Fritz a 22 year old painter for the I C railroad was struck by a falling ladder when a locomotive moved while he waited in a roundhouse pit. He suffered a severe head contusion, was taken home after revived, and shown improving with prospects of recovery. Lloyd Wagner, a machinist helper at the I C shops, was lightly injured under an engine when his head struck a sheet iron apron, leaving him with a scalp wound but no serious consequences.
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Joseph Fritz
I. C
Fritz
Fair
Gund Avenue
Lloyd Wagner
I. CG
Officers Of Freeport Commandery Elect New Officers
The annual meeting of Freeport commandery No 7 E T was held last evening with Eminent Commander W C Milner Generalissimo W B Effert Captain General Chas C Wolf Senior Warden Chas F Knecht Junior Warden B L Wiveley Treasurer Dr J M Saucerman Recorder W W Lott. Installation postponed due to illness of the newly elected commander.
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Freeport Commandery No. 7
E.T
Wm. C. Milner
W. B. Effert
Chas. C. Wolf
Chas
F. Knecht
B. L. Wiveley
J. M. Saucerman
W. W. Lott
Miss Oldt to Marry in Dubuque Ceremony
Freeport friends learn of Miss Winne r tred Olat who will wed Howard Bell Salot in Dubuque on June 21. They plan to reside in Detroit after September 1. Also, Fred M Hollister wed Addie M Johnson at Binbury parsonage with Mrs Fouke, Mrs Theo Johnson and Myrtle Johnson witnesses.
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Miss Oldt
Freeport Friends
Tred Olat
Dubuque
Your Women of
Franklin ‘T. Oldt
Howard Bell Salot
Detroit
Mich
Fred M. Hollister
Blanchards- Ivvhle
Wis
Addie M. Johnson
South Wayne
E. B. McKay
Binbury
George Fouke
Theo, Johnson
Myrtle Johnson
United Workers Meet At Second Presbyterian Church
The United Workers of the Second Presbyterian church will meet Friday at 3 pm with Mrs. W. J. Reivel on Flarlen avenue. The Mormon problems will be studied and all ladies are invited. Ice cream and cake will be served during the social hour.
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United Workers
United Workers of the Second Presbyterian Church
W. J. Reivel
Flarlen Avenue
Kerns Lumber Company Incorporation Filed
Freeport Company Incorporated reports articles of incorporation for Kerns Lumber Company filed in the circuit clerk’s office. Incorporators listed are Geo. FP. Kerns MC. Steffen and David Hy Cale, with capital stock of 16 thousand dollars.
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Freeport Company Incorporated
Kerns Lumber Company
Geo. FP
Kerns
MC. Steffen
David Hy Cale
Masonic Meeting Promises B A and F C Degrees
Excelsior lodge of Masons will confer the B. A. and F. C. degrees to-morrow night, beginning at 7 o'clock.
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Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Party at St. Pius Hall Card Party Dance Tonight
A card party and dance will be held this evening at St. Pius Hall. The event promises social entertainment and a festive program for attendees.
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St. Pius Hall
Sc. Pius Ball
Farm Mortgage Loans
During a Northwest trip I secured chores farm mortgage loans and offer only loans I have my own money invested in. If you have idle money I will show you what I have, whether you invest or not. Farm mortgage loans are my specialty with years of business connections to secure more, though it entails expense for which I ask reasonable remuneration.
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Northwest
Old Soldier Ended His Life in Davis At Ninety
Davis residents awoke to news that George Bollman a highly respected local man aged ninety took carbolic acid and died soon after alone in his room. A cancer sufferer for months his brother tended him. the inquest is being led by Coroner W B Peck and Sheriff J B McCool. Bollman born in Pennsylvania lived in Davis forty years leaving two daughters and four brothers and a sister.
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Davis
George Bollman
Bollman
Pennsylvannia
Wilson
J. Smith
Freeport
B. Paugburn
Day
Jacob and
David
Michael
Pennsylvani
Shirt Waists Return Prominent In Women’s Wardrobes
Article notes the revival of shirt waists as a staple in women’s fashion with emphasis on versatility and ease of wear. Describes styling tips and mentions department store displays highlighting patterns and fabrics suitable for spring.
Foley Will Is Probated In County Court
The will of the late Thomas Foley of Lana, who died April 2, is probated. Rev J Geisler of St Joseph’s Lena to receive 100 for masses. His wife gets her share, Mrs Daniel Barrett life use of the estate house, and the rest to his children James, Leo, Thomas, and the balance among Joseph Foley John Foley and Mary McGuire. St Vincent’s Orphanage Freeport receives 100. Executors named A A Krape Lens and Richard Sheridan Freeport. Date and witnesses noted.
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St. Vincent's Orphanage
Thomas Foley
Lana
J. ‘+. Geisler
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Lena
Daniel Barrett
Thomas
James
Leo
St. Vincent’s Orphanage
Freeport
Joseph
John Foley
Mary McGuire
A. A. Krape
Lens
Richard Sheridan
Leak
C. PL Houser
Jol Martiny
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