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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1907

Page

5

Prosecution Secures Admission in Steunenberg Case

The Boise trial records show the prosecution won the right to admit telegram contents from Steve Adams to Haywood in 1903 and six Haywood drafts to Jack Simpkins. The evidence aims to prove Haywood and allies aided Orchard in the first Steunenberg murder attempt and traces the mine device used at Vindicator Mine amid Cripple Creek strike links.

Boise Associated Press Steunenberg Steve Adams Ogden Haywood Denver Ender Adams Jack Sintakiffe Simpkins Orchard Vindicator Cripple Creek

Georgia Governor Sends Telegraphic Disclaimer on Georgia Day

Governor Terrell of Georgia telegraphs a disclaimer of criticism of the president incident during the Georgia day celebration at the Jamestown Exposition. President Roosevelt received the message in Oyster Bay on June 15.

Georgia Associated Press Oyster Bay Roosevelt Terrell

Taft Improves and Plans Northwestern Trip

Secretary Taft, who fell ill yesterday, shows marked improvement and will depart tonight for Sioux Falls and other northwestern points. The Associated Press reports from St. Paul on June 15.

West Associated Press St. Paul Taft Sioux Falls

Schmitz Denied Bail as Judge Sets Sentencing Date

San Francisco mayoral candidate Schmitz was refused bail today by Judge Dunne. The court ordered sentencing on June 37, pending further proceedings.

San Francisco Associated Press Schmitz Dunne

Illinois Fair Weather Tonight and Sunday

The forecast for Chicago and Illinois calls for fair weather tonight and likely Sunday with little temperature change. Sunrise was at 4 22 a m and sunset at 7 38 p m.

Associated Fresa Chicago Illinois

Market Report from Chicago and Union Stock Yards Quotation Summary

Closing board of trade quotations show Sept wheat at 921-3, Sept corn 6b24%, Sept oats 5-45, Sept pork 1b.47, Sept lard 8.77. Union Stock Yards cattle 8000 with Reeves 4.50 to 46.80, stockers feeders 3.00 to 5.20, hogs 9,000 steady, light 6.90 to 6.12, mixed butcher 5. left at 36.10, heavy 5.75 to 6.05, bulk sales 35.95 to 36.08, sheep 4,000 steady 4.00 to 6.40.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards

St Mary's Parochial School Holds Commencement

St Marys parochial school will hold its commencement on Monday evening at St Marys hall. Thirty two graduates from the eighth grade will receive diplomas. An elaborate program features Giblers complete orchestra performing special numbers.

St. Mary’s Parochial School St. Mary’s Hall Gibler

Swiss Natives Seek Citizenship Papers in Circuit Court

Samuel Anstutz from Switzerland now in Winslow, Alfred Kellenbergeer also Swiss resident in Cedarville, and H. A. Prante born in Germany now living in Freeport petition the circuit court clerk for naturalization papers.

Samuel Anstutz Switzerland Winslow Alfred Kellenbergeer Cedarville H. A. Prante Germany Freeport Circuit Court

Empire Street Sewer Contract Awarded after Two Bids

Two bids were opened for the Empire street sewer project with Evans & oefer winning at 45 cents per foot. The 67 foot sewer costs 4 less than the next bid by Jon Deethardt. Also notices of local residents: Mr and Mrs Albert Hawke welcome a baby girl, and Madam Brunswick extends stay at 30 Chicago St.

Empire Street Evans & Oefer Jon Deethardt Albert Hawke Harlem Avenue Daugherer Friends Madam Brunswick Chicago St

Grand Freeport Recital Delights audience with famed artists

Mrs Tewksbury and Messrs Meariel Rotzler McCarrell Sawyer impressed Freeport music lovers in a First Presbyterian organ recital arranged by Mr Lawyer. Weber Oberon opened a program of varied pieces, with encore performances. The audience praised the performers and thanked Mr Lawyer for bringing such talent to town. The event honored Flag Day with High School class of 1907 acknowledged by Abr Sawyer.

Freeport Lawyer First Presbyterian Church Oberon Weber McCarrell Best Brahms Lemmens Mr. Sawyer Tawks- Dury Edwin Rotgler Rotgler Pilgrim's Chorus Mannhauser Sawyer Rotzler Godard Ito

Rock River Manufacturing Files Schedule in Bankruptcy Case

The Rock River Manufacturing Company has filed with the clerk of the United States district court a schedule in the involuntary bankruptcy proceedings brought against them.

Rock River Manufacturing Company United States District Court

Raines Buy New Home on Stephenson Street

EO Raines purchased the newly erected house on Stephenson Street West Freeport from William Clement. The Raines will move to the residence the week after next.

Stephenson Street EO Raines West Freeport William Clement Mrs. Raines

Bucklins Arnica Salve Heals Chronic Sore Claim

John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina says a forty year walking stick sore healed after using Bucklins Arnica Salve. Ad claims guaranteed relief for piles and burns and notes orders handled by Freeport Artificial Ive Co with contact numbers.

Tle John Garrett North Mills N.C Joseph Emmert Freeport Artificial Ive Co

Yates Will Come Former Governor to Speak at Chautauqua

A letter from former Governor Richard Yates to W. W. Krape confirms acceptance to speak on July 4 at Globe Park Freeport Chautauqua. He notes privilege of addressing attendees and a related engagement with Rev. Billy Sunday arranged by Krape, praising Freeport and local circles.

Chautauqua Springfield Krape Freeport Globe Park Globe Park Chautauqua Billy Moat Rie Fous Dys Fresport Sunday Tam Richard Ya'tRa

Teacher Bride-To-Be From Freeport to Wed in June

A Freeport wedding of note will unite Miss Idella Potthast and Mr. B Burling on June 22. Potthast teaches in Beloit public schools and hails from 1444 Broadway. Burling, electro chemical engineer for Gould Storage Battery in Depew, N Y, is son of Rev. L Burling. The couple plan to attend the Hudson varsity boat race at Poughkeepsie June 25 and will reside in Lancaster after September 1.

Freeport Idella Potthast B.’ Burdette Burling Lancaster N. Y Miss Potthast Henry Potthbast Broadway Beloit Public Burling L. ©. Burling Embury M. E. Church Wir Gould Storage Battery Company Depew, N Hudson River Poughkeepsie Hey

Water supply test clears Freeport ice plant plan

The Freeport Artificial Ice and Cold Storage Company tested its well this morning and found an almost unlimited water supply. After delays due to missing machinery parts, shipments are en route and installation should take one day, enabling ice production and cold storage operations.

Freeport Artificial Ice and Cold Storage Company Freeport Artificial Tce and Cold Storage Company

Cedarville High holds commencement with Senator McKenzie speaker

Friday evening Cedarville High School held commencement exercises with Senator John C. McKenzie delivering the address on the value of schooling and youth opportunity. Mrs. F. K. Fisher and Prof. R. B. Walsh of Freeport assisted. diplomas were awarded to Helen Barber and Merrill Fink.

Senator McKenzie Cedarville High School John C. McKenzie R. B. Walsh Freeport Helen Barber Merrill Fink

Special Service at Salem Evangelical Church

Tomorrow the quarterly meeting of the conference year will be held at the Salem Evangelical Church. Presiding elder Rev W RK Rilling will preach both morning and evening. The Lord's supper will be celebrated during the morning service. Everyone is cordially invited.

Salem Evangelical Church W. RK. Rilling

Caught Big Catfish at Pecatunica River Exhibition

Samuel Uazelle showed a 32 pound channel catfish caught this morning on the Penatonica River using a throw line near the Harlem bridge. The fish ranks among the largest of its species ever taken in Pecatunica.

Samuel Uazelle Court House Penatonica River Harlem Bridge

Ill Mrs Swan Improves as Fortunate Texan Endorses Pills

Sick and afflicted Mrs. 5 N Swan is convalescent. Mgr E W Goodloe of LOT St Louis St Dallas says King’s New Life Pills cured his biliousness and constipation without griping. They cost 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.

5. N. Swan Mgr. E. W. Goodloe Lot St Louis St Dallas Tex King Sud Joseph Emmert

Repair shop adds complete line of machinery and staff

A repair department installs a complete line of repair machinery and hires Mr. 3 R. Daniels to assist Mr. Miller with prompt service. Men’s half-gales 70 cts, Women’s 50 cts sewed or nailed. BokeMELER & Lapp, 16 Galena St. & Lidlw

3. R. Daniels

New Masonic Honor for General Smith

General John Smith of Freeport Consistory has been elected to honorary membership in the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Masons. He is widely known among Masons and has traveled globally as an envoy, with past attendance at the Grand Lodge of England session under the then Grand Master, now King Edward VII.

John ©. Smith Freeport Grand Lodge of Masons Wisconsin Smith

General Smith Honored by Wisconsin Masons in Milwaukees Visit

The Monroe Times reports General Smith was elected honorary member of the Wisconsin Grand Lodge during sessions in Milwaukee. A former Union general in the Red River expedition, he is praised for his wartime leadership and ties to Wisconsin, including long association with Freemasonry and visits to Masonic lodges in Freeport.

Freeport Hon L. L. Munn Monroe Times Smith Wisconsin Grand Lodge Grand Lodge of Masons of Wisconsin Milwaukee John C. Smith Ilinois Brand Lodge Red River Louisiana Wisconsin Regiment Recipent Joseph Bailey Kilbourn City Prisell Saul Migde Josseph Batley Sergr Pursell Slater Saul

Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health Strength for All

An advertisement touts Holling something Rocky Mountain Tea as the greatest strengthener and tonic. It claims to revive vitality and fortify the system against disease with tea or tablets priced at 36 cents.

Holligo Rocky Mountain Conte Joseph Emmert

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