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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1907

Page

5

Prosecution Restes Case In Haywood Trial

Boise June 21 the State announced the close of its case against Haywood at 10 20. Handwriting expert Kinnly linked waivers on money telegrams from Pettibone’s store to J Wolff and P Bone with the Pettibone letter to John L Stearns. Jim Seahorn a Denver horse dealer identified Haywood with Orchard and Pettibone during the sale of a team. Recess taken until 1 30 as defense plans acquittal motion.

Orchard Associated Press Boise Haywood Charles 8. Kinnly Pettibone Denver J. Wolff John L. Stearns Jim Seahorn Flaywood Seahorn

Handicap shooting title won by J. J. Blanks in tourney

The great American handicap shooting tournament opened with J. J. Blanks of Trezevant Tennessee taking first place at 17 of 20. H. J. Margott of Fort Howard Colorado earned second with 15 and Chauncey M. Powers of Decatur Illinois finished third with a partial line indicating the standings.

Associated Press Chicago J. J. Blanks Trezevant Tenn H. J. Margott Fort Howard Col Chauncey M. Powers Decatur

Government Interpellates on South France Order Measures

In Paris on June 21 the chamber of deputies heard the government outline plans to restore order in the south. The government faced fierce opposition as it attacked the deputies for their stance.

Associated Press Paris Chamber of Deputies Deputies

Infantry Joins Insurgents in French Mutiny

A battalion of infantry stationed at Agde deserted with arms and ammunition and joined the insurgent wine growers at Beziers. General Baillard arrived at Beziers and after talks the mutineers decided to return to their regiments.

Associated Press Paris Agde Beziers Baillard

Telegraphers Strike in San Francisco and Oakland

Telegraph operators at the Western Union and Postal companies in San Francisco and Oakland will walk out at 1 PM today in a local action that will not impact eastern offices.

Associated Press San Francisco Western Union Oakland

Illinois Warm, Fair With Possible Storms This Weekend

The forecast calls for continued warm and generally fair conditions in Illinois with a chance of local thunderstorms tonight or Saturday. Sunrise was at 4 23 a m and sunset at 7 40 p m.

Associated Press Chicago

Hanna’s Son Divorced on Grounds of Cruelty

Cleveland dated June 21 Daisy Gordon Hanna was granted a divorce from Dan R. Hanna son of the late Senator Hanna on grounds of gross neglect and cruelty.

Associated Press Cleveland, O Daisy Gordon Hanna Dan R. Hanna Senator Hanna

Steamer Crystal Stream Burned. Three Die in Fire

The steamer Crystal Stream burned to the water’s edge on Washade moak lake last night near St. John New Brunswick. Three crew members were burned to death in the blaze.

Associated Press St. John, N. B Washademoak Lake

Cleveland Improves After Illness

Princeton New Jersey June 21 Former President Cleveland passed a good night and continues to improve his condition after an illness.

Associated Press Princeton, N. J Cleveland

Market Close Report from Chicago and Union Stock Yards

Closing price quotations show Sept wheat 91 5/8 cents, Sept corn 53 3/4, Sept oats 38 1/2, Sept pork 15.83, Sept rib 8.77, Sept lard 55.88. Cattle at Union Stock Yards 2 000 head steady with beeves 4.65 to 6.00, hogs 23 000 6.00 to 6.25, light 6.00 to 6.25, mixed butchers 5.05 to 6.22, heavy 6.80 to 6.17, bulk 6.10 to 6.20, sheep 6 000, firm 4.00 to 6.50.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Brockers Feaders

Death of Freeport resident Mrs Catherine Becker

Mrs Catherine Becker a long time Freeport resident died at St Francis hospital after a long illness from complications of old age. Born in Bavaria November 15 1813 she emigrated with her husband Adam Becker to America in 1833 living in New York City Pittsburgh and Illinois before settling near Freeport. Funeral services Sunday at 1 30 p.m. from her son Adam Becker’s home and German Reformed church with interment in the city cemetery.

Catherine Becker Freeport St. Francis Hospital Becker Bavaria Germany Catherine Kerch Adam Becker America New York City Pittsburgh Great West Illinois Ohio River Mississippi Savanna Yellow Creek George Bolton Jacob Adam Taylor, Avenue German Reformed Church City John Wolfe Cedarville Presbyterian Church

Longest Day Featured As Summer Solstice Explained

The article explains that June 21 is often labeled the longest day due to the sun's apparent halt at its northern swing during summer solstice. It notes several days around this date are equally long as Earth's tilt pauses before turning southward.

Sons of Veterans Social Next Friday at Knights of the Globe

Members of Smith D Atkins camp Sons of Veterans organize a social at Knights of the Globe hall Friday evening June 28 with ice cream and cake for a 15 cent charge. Program includes piano solo by Miss Clara Dorman violin solo by Mr Edwin Rotzler vocal solo by Dr J S Clark and an address by Rev C W McCaskill.

Smith D. Atkins Camp Sons of Veterans Knights of the Globe Hall Clara Dorman Edwin Rotzler J. S. Clark C. W. McCaskill

Winslow School Board Names Teachers for Next Year

The Winslow school board elected Miss Lillian Furst for the grammar department, Miss Cora Steckler for the intermediate department, and Miss Annabel Tag Bells for the primary department for the upcoming school year. Miss Visenta Boeke stays at Albee school in West Point township, and Miss Edna Ditzler will teach at Jenny Lind school in West Point township next year.

Winslow School Board Lillian Furst Cora Steckler Annabel Tag Bells Visenta Boeke Albee West Point Township Edna Ditzler Jenny Lind

Straw Hat Styles Highlighted in ATK and W Features

The latest straw hat shapes are showcased in the ATK and W pieces, detailing wide brims, thin fibers, and breathable weaves. Designers spotlight casual chic options suited for summer markets, with emphasis on comfort, shade, and versatile styling.

Notice to Ice Consumers at Franz Brog

Notice to ice consumers who desire artificial ice from the Franz Brog are requested to telephone either Gastze or C. Franz or the undersigned Gidlw A. Baxiss.

Franz Brog Gastze C. Franz A. F. Baxiss

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Stover Gives $2000 Gift to Baptist Church

Mr. D C Stover donated two thousand dollars to the Baptist Church in memory of his late wife. The gift, received by the pastor, will fund a permanent improvement and serve as a memorial to Mrs. Stover, inspiring greater zeal and sacrifice among the congregation.

D.C. Stover Baptist Baptist Church D. C. Stover Astor

Business Men's Banquet Set for Next Wednesday

Tickets for the Business Men's banquet are on sale at Hollister Barretts Jungkunzs Mooghs Emmerts and Guenther Co stores or through committee members. Speakers include S Westfield of Chicago and Anton Schager of Joliet Merchants' association. reception committee listed with Rev H M Markley to give invocation and the Elks trio to provide music.

Masonic Temple Hollister & Barrett's W. F. Jungkunz H. J.moogh Joseph Emmert C. P. Guenther & Co Freeport S. Westfield Chicago State Merchants’ Association Anton Schager Joliet H. H. Antrim M. V.B. Elson C.D. Knowlton C. F. Hildreth John Collman EK. Mayer Anton Hillerbeck J. F. Smith E. H. Morgan F. W. Hoefer F. J. Kunz Wm. Koenig W. I. Calkins

Illinois Central Ends Low Fare Excursion Tickets

Illinois Central announces discontinuation of reduced rate excursion tickets from Freeport to Madison Wisconsin and return. Saturday round trip previously $2 with Sunday return, now $3 round trip or $1.85 one-way. Seen as precursor to two-cent fare plan noted to take effect in Illinois in July.

Illinois Central Company Freeport Madison Wis Illinois Uly

Harris Orchestra Furnishes Music at Warren Dance

Local report notes Harris orchestra providing entertainment for a dancing party in Warren last evening. Derend Hayunga of German Valley spent the day in Freeport on business. Vilas Heckman a high school junior has a vacation job with William H. Shons. Found keys await owner at the police station after being picked up on Galena street. The Forbes farm of 33 acres east of Forreston sold at auction Wednesday for 120 dollars per acre. William Leisen, the top bidder, now owns the property after renting it previously. sale held on the premises.

Derend Hayunga German Valley Freeport Vilas Heckman William H. Shons Galena Street Forbes Forreston Wm. Leisen Leisen

Pearl found in Apple river near Eby's mill valued

Robert Keenan found a large pearl in the Apple river near Eby's mill last Saturday afternoon. It is perfectly round and pure white weighing ten grains. Pearl experts estimate its value between two hundred dollars and three thousand five hundred dollars.

Elizabeth Robert Keenan Apple River Eby’s Mill

Bill Jones Held for September Grand Jury on Assault Charge

Bill Jones was arrested on a charge of attempting to inflict bodily injury on H. M. Roys. He was arraigned before Magistrate Bentley, held to the September grand jury, and committed to the county jail after failing to post bond of 300.

Bill’ Jones H. M. Roys Bentley

Property Transfers in Lancaster and Dawgon’s Addition

Minnie E Randall to James Rezner logs 13 of subdivision sector 29 in Lancaster township for 4 dollars and 10 cents. Elmer G Pratt to A A Greier conveys parts of lots 12 and 18 block 4 Dawgon’s addition for 450 dollars.

Minnie E. Randall James Rezner Lancaster Township Elmer G. Pratt A. A. Greier Dawgon

Violin Lessons Resume Here by Edwin Botzler

Edwin Botzler resumes violin instruction at 161 Elk St with limited pupil openings. Contact via phone blue 890. Gryldlw.

Edwin Botzler Elk St Gryldlw

Stay on Farm Lowden Advice at Damascus Picnic

Great crowd attends annual farmers picnic near Damascus with County Superintendent Grove and Prof W C Aunian among speakers. J W Stocks elected new president. Bible reference to Paul’s conversion noted as closing thought.

Lowden Paul Damascus

Stephenson County Farmers Picnic Draws Hundreds

The Stephenson County Farmers Picnic association gathered hundreds of farmers and families yesterday despite weed challenges in the fields. June’s mild weather and blue skies framed the event as a celebration inviting farmers to enjoy nature between plowing and other duties.

Damascus Stephenson County Farmers’ Picnic Association

Damascus Picnic Attracts Honorable Guests And Orators

The Stephenson County Farmers' Picnic association hosts a June gathering at Phillips woods on Pecatonica river near Damascus. Congressman Frank O Lowden attends as principal orator with his wife, discussing farm topics with locals.

FO. Lowdien Stephenson County Steve Rigney Stephenson County Farmers’ Picnic Association Piente Grounds Phillips’ Woods Pecatonica Damascus Paul Diascus Damascus Literary Society Frank O. Lowden Ogle County Congress Lowden

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