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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
1
Weather Forecast for Illinois Wisconsin Iowa
The Associated Press reports a fair sky across Illinois Wisconsin and Iowa. Tonight and Friday should be mostly clear with comfortable temperatures and light winds.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Yale Wins Over Harvard in Four-Oared Race
Yale defeated Harvard in the varsity four-oared race on the Thames at New London. The two miles finished in about 10 minutes 33 seconds, Yale prevailing by three lengths after Harvard led until near the end. Harvard won the freshmen race by a length and a half in 9 minutes 38 and 3 fifths seconds. Eaton of Harvard collapsed at the finish.
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Associated Press
New London
Yale
Harvard
Thames River
Eaton
Five Die and Dozens Injured in Chicago Chemical Plant Blast
A June 25 Chicago blast at the Papst Chemical Co plant caused one woman and four children to die and many others to be seriously hurt. Flames and an explosion tore through the factory area, with victims located in living rooms above the plant.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Papst Chemical Co
Chemical Company
Funeral for Grover Cleveland Set for Tomorrow
In Princeton on June 25 the funeral for Grover Cleveland is planned for 5 pm tomorrow. The services will be simple and private, with Mrs. Cleveland overseeing the arrangements and bearing her grief with fortitude.
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Associated Press
Princeton
Grover Cleveland
Sinking of steamship Larache leaves hundreds missing
Corunna Spain June 23 latest reports show 865 persons missing from the steamship Larache which sank yesterday. Rescue figures list 635 saved. Most passengers were residents of the Argentine Republic.
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Larache
Associated Press
Corunna
Spain
Argentine Republic
Sherman Has Good Night After Sleep Aids Congressmen
Cleveland June 2 bulletins report Congressmen Sherman slept well through the night with physicians attending him noting the patient felt greatly refreshed by the rest and the good sleep he enjoyed during the night.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Sherman
Shumway Nominating Petition Draws 1500 Supporters
In Galesburg Illinois on June 25 Mayor Shumway drew swift backing as 1500 local supporters signed his nominating petition for lieutenant governor in just a few hours, signaling strong early momentum for his campaign.
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Journal
Galesburg, Ill
Shumway
Leutenant
Iowa Democrats Meet at First State Convention
Sioux City June 26 The first Democratic State convention under the new primary law was called to order this morning with State Chairman Miller presiding Tim Clary of New Hampton named temporary chairman as the gathering opens in a bid to organize under the reform.
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Associated Press
Sioux City
Miller
Tim Clary
New Hampton
Cyclone Cloud Photo Shown By Mr Kingsley In Wisconsin
Mr T F Kingsley of Nebraska, on a fishing trip in northern Wisconsin with Addison Bidwell and Freeport men, displays a photo of a cyclone cloud taken at Hil dreth Nebraska on June 4 at the First National Bank. The funnel cloud resembles water spouts from geography lore and is described as a curiosity.
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T. F. Kingsley
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Addison Bidwell
Freeport
Bidwell
Kingsley
Hildreth
First National Bank
Court of Honor Card Party At K of G Hall
The Court of Honor will host a card party tonight at the K of G hall. Public invitation extends to all local residents, with attendees including A Belveal Imma Reimer Ernie Maske Ida Stark Wiegens Minnie Frey George Schuman Lithian Barnes Burkhardt Emma Schmitt and other community members.
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Cheater A. Belveal
Orangeville
Imma Reimer
Clarno
Ernie H. Maske
Ida Stark
Same
William Wiegens
Forreston
Minnie Frey
George D. Schuman
Pearl City
Lithian A. Barnes
Saime
Fred Burkhardt
Silver Creek
Emma Schmitt
Freepart Eee
Eae Eens
Court of Honor
K. of G. Hall
Tramp A No 1 Visits Freeport in 1908
The world’s famed tramp known as A No. 1 arrived by rail from Rockford, staying a few hours in Freeport before departing to St Paul. He wanders globally, claims 451 750 miles traveled, has traveled 18 trips around the world, and holds a $1 000 Police Gazette prize. He wears a $40 suit under overalls, sells a self written life story, and carves wood and potatoes for a living. He refuses to reveal his real name and plans burial in a Cambridge Springs cemetery with a marked tombstone.
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Journal
Rockford
St. Paul
Freeport
Ashherville
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
A No. 1
Police Gazette
New York
San Francisco
Tombstone
Cambridge Springs
O. K
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Ife
No. 1
Jack London
the Rambler
Freeport Association Plans Good Roads Meeting
Invitations printed by the Freeport Business Men's Association invite farmers and landowners to a good roads meeting in the city council chamber on Tuesday June 30 at 8 o clock. Urbana geologist H Foster Bain will speak, cigars will be passed, and a general discussion follows. The event kicks off a campaign to secure better roads for Stephenson County.
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Freeport Business Men's Association
Good Roads
H. Foster Bain
Urbana
Stephenson County
Farmers' Picnic Draws Large Freeport Delegation
A large delegation left Freeport during the day to attend the farmers' picnic at Damagacus. The surrounding country is also well represented.
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Freeport
Damagacus
Gsurroundiry
Stockholders Meeting of Oakland Cemetery Assn
Oakland Cemetery Association stockholders are called to a meeting at the secretary’s office Water Co’s office tomorrow Friday at 7 30 PM All stockholders should attend.
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Oakland Cemetery Association
Water Co
Country Club Social Returns With Large Turnout
A Country Club dinner last evening hosted about thirty five attendees including ladies and gentlemen. Mrs Edwin Hall led the service with officers elected: President William E Fry Vice President Charles D Knowlton Jr Treasurer R D Kuehner Secretary John S Harpster. Initiation fee set at 25 with annual dues 5 and membership capped at fifty. The group rode back to the city on the 10 o clock interurban car. A Sons of Veterans social tomorrow night at the K of G hall promises a full turnout with a program featuring music, a speech by Robert P Eckert and other entertainments including violin and viola solos and an ice cream cake dessert.
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Country Club
Edwin Hall
Wm. E. Fry
Chas. D. Knowlton, Jr
R. D. Kuehner
Johns. Harpster
Couple Ties The Knot At Oak Street Parsonage
Yesterday at 2 p m a Pearl City couple George Schuman and Lillian Barnes wed with pastor W F Kingbeil officiating. This morning at 10 30 Emil H Mask and Ida Stark from Clarno Wisconsin also married by W F Kingbeil in the same parsonage.
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Pearl City
George Schuman
Lillian Barnes
Oak Street Parsonage
W. F. Kingbeil
Emil H. Mask
Ida Stark
Clarno
Wis
First M E Church Sunday School Picnic at Globe Park
The First M E church Sunday school picnic at Globe park yesterday drew a large crowd with children and older members attending morning and late afternoon for supper. The day was ideal, pleasant and enjoyed by all attendees.
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M. BE
Globe Park
Epplyanna Picnic Draws Rock Run Township Crowd
The annual Epplyanna picnic was held yesterday in the grove adjoining the Epplyanna church in Rock Run township. About 400 people attended with State's Attorney Burrell and Superintendent Grove as speakers. A. H. Wieman, seeking the Republican nomination for circuit clerk, was present to campaign.
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Rock Run Township
Burrell
Grove
A. H. Wieman
Anniversary Picnic At Brown's Dam For Smiths
Friends of Mr and Mrs William J Smith gathered for a wedding anniversary picnic at Brown's dam. About twelve couples attended at the couple's popular chosen spot in the surrounding territory.
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Brown’s Dam
William J. Smith
Birthday celebration for Dr Karcher’s nephew
About forty children gathered at the home of Dr. WL Karcher on Carroll street this afternoon to celebrate the seventh birthday of his little nephew James Lacy.
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WL. Karcher
Carroll Street
James Lacy
Emma Sehmitt and Frank Burkhardt to Wed Tonight
Miss Emma Sehmitt of Freeport and Frank Burkhardt of Silver Creek township marry this evening at 6 o'clock in the bride's mother's home on Delaware street.
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Emma Sehmitt
Freeport
Frank Burkhardt
Silver Creek Township
Delaware Street
Embury Sunday School Picnic at Globe Park
Embury Sunday school picnic held today at Globe Park with all day bus transportation for picnickers and attendees enjoying the event in the park.
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Ambury
Embury
Globe Park
Burrell Will Speak at Pearl City Fourth of July
State's Attorney I. H. Burrell will deliver the Fourth of July oration at the Pearl City celebration this year.
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I. H. Burrell
Pearl City
Free stereopticon lecture on Persia tonight
A free stereopticon lecture titled Persia will be held at the Second Presbyterian Church this evening. The event invites attendees to learn about Persian history and culture through lantern slides and commentary.
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Persia
Second Presbytarian Church
Thinks It Saved his Life Says Naples Man
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King s New Discovery saved his life and has been a reliable remedy for throat and lung complaints for nearly forty years. He calls it a preventive of pneumonia and healer of weak lungs, sold with guarantee at Jos Emmert s drug store for 50 cents and 1 60 with a trial bottle free.
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Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
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Teddy
Exchange St
Mechanics St
Sam
Bank For Savings
Kodak
Joseph Emmert
Stephenson St
Eive
Galesburg
A. A. Hillmer Company
Mice
I. C. Depot
Ers
Pennsylvania
Freeport Business Men’s Association
Ing of the Sons of Veterans
Mr. and
Mrs. Smith
Program For Social
Sons of Veterans
Vkchaek -Ovide Musin
Edwin Rotaler
Robert P. Eckert
Anna May
Raw ‘Teigh
Viola
MacDowell
Edwin Rotzler
North
South Dakota
Illinois
Steele County
N. D
Hope
Charles D. Knowlton
Rev
Klingbeil
Epplyanna
All
Court House
Phonograhs
the Cable Co
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp
N. Y. House
Jerofle
Resh Brothers
Pharmacy
Stephenson Street
C.H. Little & Co
GC. H. Little & Co
Ayvad’s
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Uccs
Stephenson
Emerick, BarrettsCo
Jewelers and Opticians
Stephenson St Freeport
United States
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