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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1907

Page

7

Tramps and Vagrants Plague Major Railroads Across States

The article cites F B Harriman of Illinois Central and O F Lewis noting tramps menace Freeport and Stephenson County. It compiles statements from James J Hill and others about deaths and injuries of vagrants on trains, and the lack of rail town cooperation in prosecuting trespassers. It lists railroads troubled by vagrants and calls for better local enforcement.

F. B. Harriman Ilinois Central Freeport Stephenson County Freeport Police and the Sheriff’s Office Harriman O. F. Lewis New York National Conference of Charities and Corrections Minneapolis Central States James J. Hill The Great Northern McCrea Pennsylvania Railroad Pere Marquette Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Iowa Central Illinois Central Michigan Central Northern Pacific Wisconsin Wisconsin Central Chicago & Northwestern President Hill

Mary Baker Eddy Talks of Suit in Exclusive Interview

Concord, June 16. Mrs Mary Baker Eddy founder of Christian Science grants a newspaper interview from Pleasant View home. She discusses the next friends litigation her son George W Glover and why she placed her property in trustees saying she will devote herself wholly to Christian Science work.

Christian Science Church Concord N. H Pleasant View Mary Baker G.eddy The Christian Science Belief George W. Glover George Lead City

Lena News Roundup Sees Local Moves and Visits

F E Roush moves into the Clay home on Lena street. Mrs Frank Rummel of Chicago and Miss Helen Morris of Huron S C leave Lena after visiting C Bundy. Mesdames Reynolds and Wetzel depart Wisconsin for several weeks. A Galena visit ends as Mrs Hatch returns. Burke moves into a newly purchased house. Nina Huett Eloise Over street go to Warren. Geneva Reeser returns to the Star office after a several week vacation.

Lena F. E. Roush Clay Lena Street Frank Rummel Chicago Helen Morris Huron S. C C. Bundy Mary Reynolds George Wetzel Wisconsin Pittaville Loyal John Hatch Galena G. S. Roush Wm. Burke Nina Huett Eloise Overstreet Warren Geneva Reeser Star Office

Electric Bitters credited with cure for Cedar Grove man

The letter credits Electric Bitters for a Cedar Grove Maine man’s recovery from liver and kidney trouble after months of discouragement. He reports relief after one bottle and full cure after three, calling it the best remedy for stomach liver and kidney issues. Sold by Joseph Emmert in the area for 60 cents.

Geo. H. Parris Cedar Grove Joseph Emmert

Fourth of July Celebrations Planned Across Surrounding Towns

Towns near Freeport prepare monster Independence Day events with many novelties offered by dealers. Fireworks, from aerial and ground displays to novelty devices, are touted as in greater supply and variety, though authorities promise restrictions on dangerous firearms. Local merchants note more American made items and quieter but brighter displays than in prior years.

Lanark Mt. Carroll Winslow Adeline Jroud United States Germany

Isaac Stephenson Birthday and Wisconsin Pioneer

Isaac Stephenson born June 18 1829 near Frederic ton New Brunswick became Wisconsin's leading lumberman and senator. He built wealth through farming lumbering and canal ventures and helped found the Sturgeon Bay Canal Company. He entered politics in 1856 and served in the Wisconsin legislature 1866–1868 and in Congress 1883–1889. Dealers prepare Fourth of July stock as fireworks dangers rise with new legal restrictions and a wide range of expensive displays, including rockets sparklers and decorative bombs for celebration.

Isaac Stephenson United States Wisconsin Fredericton N. B Lake Michigan Sturgeon Bay Canal Company Congress

Notable historical anniversaries across centuries

On this date in history major events are listed from 1429 Patay where Joan of Arc defeated the English to 1906 Ohio governor Pattison's death. Other entries include 1815 Napoleon's power crushed at Waterloo and 1817 Waterloo Bridge opening.

Joan of Arc Patay Hampden Chalgrove England United States Napoleon I Waterloo Waterloo Bridge the Thames London Isaac H. Stephenson Wisconsin Heligoland Germany Laidlaw-Sage Paterson New Jersey John M. Pattison Ohio

Bucklins Arnica Salve Heals Sore After Forty Years

John Garrett of North Mills North Dakota Territory reports long stubborn sore cured by Bucklins Arnica Salve after trying many treatments. Joseph Emmert druggists guarantees relief for sores, burns and similar hurts, price 25 cents.

John Garrett North Mills N. DC Joseph Emmert

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Banquet in Aurora To Feature Four National Speakers

An Aurora banquet on Friday night under the United States senate of Aurora will feature United States Senator Hoprine Samuel Alechuler Speaker Shurtleff and Congressmen Lowden There will also be preaching at Ridott Free Methodist church Sunday night June 28 at 7 40 oclock Everyone is invited.

Ill Ema Elmora Fry Leander Clark College of Oratory First U. B. Church First U. B Miss Roberts The Holy City Cora Bernwood Bernwood Brean Fe, Wayne, Ind Davis Aurora United States Senate of United States Hoprine Samuel Alechuler Shurtleff Lowden Tas Free Methodist Church Ridott Everyon

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