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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1907

Page

4

Striking Telegraphers Press For Formal Talks With Company

San Francisco unrest continues as strikers ignore an ultimatum and new workers are engaged. The Telegraphers Union accuses Postal and Western Union of bad faith while reporting disruptions in Chicago and a rush to handle government business by on the job staff.

New York Commercial Telegraphers’ Union Nally Postal Telegraph Company San Francisco Chicago Frisco Tyne Western Union Postal Telegraph Companies Keys May Press Committee Telegraphers Overland Chienzo

Davis man charged with libel over letter to Miss Black

J W Fulton of Davis was arrested by Constable Portner on a libel charge by Miss Mayme Black of Freeport. Justice Geib continued the case to Saturday with Fulton released on 800 dollar bond. The letter claimed to impeach Black’s honesty and sparked the warrant date from June 22 1907.

J. W. Fulton Davis Constable Portner Miss Mayme Black Freeport

Priest to Attend Confirmation at St Josephs Church

Rev Fr C Kalvelage travels to Apple River Saturday morning for the confirmation of a class of 4. Archbishop Quigley will conduct the services at St Josephs Church in the afternoon.

C. Kalvelage Apple River Archbishop Quigley St. Joseph's Church

He Fired the Stick in North Mills Man Healed by Arnica

John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina recounts using Bucklin Arnica Salve after a forty year walking stick injury resisted all treatments. The salve is guaranteed for piles burns and related sores by Joseph Hummert druggists at 250.

John Garrett North Mills N. C Joseph Hmmert

Massage and Turkish Baths at Wilcoxon Building

Treat ments offered at your home. Details unclear but listed as services at the Wilcoxon Building with references to massage and Turkish baths.

Wilcoxon Building

Boy Injured in Wagon Runover Near Kraft House

Hadley Rach, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Rach, suffered a broken thigh after a Geiger dairy wagon ran over him yesterday. Police learned he was on the step, fell off as the wagon moved, and was later hit by the rear wagon. The driver says he halted to help the boy off and did not realize the accident until informed by friends. Geiger visited the family and no blame is likely to be placed.

Kraft House Geiger

Coming Events Schedule Shows June Activities

A condensed list notes June 2 events including Y P O A convention at LU B church and missionary festival of Reformed churches. June 23 First M E Sunday school picnic at Globe park. June 28 veterans entertainment at K Q hall. June 27 commencement at St Josephs school. June 24 post card social at Baptist church.

Y. P.O. A. Convention of Northern Illinois LU. B. Church Reformed Churches M. E Globe Park Veterans Entertainment K.Q. Hall Freeport Business Men's Association Masonic Temple St. Joseph's School al Baptist Church

Negroes Sought After Pasture Milk Thefts

Deputy Sheriffs Stewart and Dunlap searched near Huenkemeter's pasture by Wallace yards for a group accused of milking cows. They learned the wanted pair were the negro couple picked up by police yesterday noon on West street.

Stewart Dunlap Huenkemeter Wallace Yards West Street

Public sale of Gross property in Freeport awaits bid

Pursuant to a June 1907 decree of the Stephenson County Circuit Court a public auction will be held July 16 1907 at the courthouse in Freeport to sell the Gross property at the northwest corner of Galena and Walnut streets The parcel known as Lot five in block fifty of the original town extends 60 feet on Galena and 120 feet on Walnut with a cash deposit required on sale day Abstract of title available from solicitor R P Eckert

R. P. Eckert Circuit Court Stephenson County Ilinois Joseph N. Galloway Rose E. Gross Anne A. Meise Clarice M. Meise William Meise Freeport Minols Galena and Walnut Streets Galena Street Walnut Street

Baseball Fans Narrowly Missed In Park-bound Car Collision

A Taylor park bound street car carrying baseball fans failed to stop at an Illinois Central crossing gates as a freight train passed. The motorman reversed engines but the car and trailer collided with the switch, the trailer derailed but was re-railed and the trip continued to the park without further incident.

Taylor’s Park Illinois Central Interurban

Ackley Farmer Loses Barn in Fire After Daughter's Death

Adam Knipfer writes to relatives that his large barn and farming machinery burned at his Ackley Iowa home after returning there. Loss estimated around $8600 with no small insurance.

Adam Knipfer Edna Rummelhagen Ackley Iowa

Local Names Tie to Freeport and Rockford Listings

Readable fragments list individuals with ages and places including Freeport Rockford and SANE. The text appears as a roster style excerpt with several names and numbers, some entries incomplete or garbled.

Real Estate Transfers Between Local Buyers and Heirs

James W. Sanderson transfers lot 16 block 1 Lincoln boulevard subdivision for 1100 dollars to August G. Deuth. Deuth then transfers lot 165 block 1 Lincoln boulevard subdivision for 1200 dollars to Emert G. Pratt. Heirs of De Witt C. Holsapple convey part of section 26 Dakota township to Levi W. Youngblut for 5800 dollars.

James W. Sanderson August G. Deuth Lincoln Boulevard August Deuth Emert G. Pratt de Witt C. Holsapple Levi W. Youngblut Dakota Township

Conservator Appointed for Frederick Rabe Estate

Herman Rabe named conservator for Frederick Rabe estate after jury in county court found Frederick incapable of managing his affairs. All parties reside near Winslow.

Herman Rabe Frederick Rabe Winslow

Gleason Welcomes Baby Daughter in Dubuque

Mr and Mrs William F Gleason welcomed a baby daughter at their home in Dubuque yesterday Vivian Weinhold is the new family name for the child with both parents named in the notice.

William F. Gleason Vivian Weinhold Dubuque

Rockford couple wed in city ceremony by Magistrate Bentley

Rockford residents Miss Olive Black and Russell C. Ladd were married this morning in Rockford by Magistrate Bentley. The ceremony united the couple in a brief city wedding witnessed by friends and local officials.

Edward Clark Freeport Fay Whitehead Same Edward V. Oberhart Helen E. Grant William F. Carey Elizabeth C. Fagan Alton G. Young Kathryn M. Kniss Russell GC. Ladd Rockford Olive Black SANE Ceee Eee

Women's Pretty Summer Gowns Displayed in New Arrival Show

A new collection features over 1000 summer gowns in Princess and two piece styles. Many gowns come in white or light fabrics with floral or check patterns, aiming to offer cool and dressy options for every woman.

Grace Church choir and Mother's club meet in local notices

A Mother's club meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon with Miss Hettinger speaking on Pure Food. Grace Church choir plans a Thursday rehearsal and requests all members attend. Timothy O Leary, lightly injured in Sunday's Central yards wreck, returned home to Waterloo with a scalp wound.

Mother's Club Grace Church Timothy O' Leary Central Yards Waterloo

Daily Journal Delivery Rates Set at 10 Cents a Week

The Daily Journal announces home delivery available city wide for 10 cents weekly, outlining affordable access for readers across all neighborhoods.

For Sale Horse Advertises Gentle Companion

Classified notice reads a well mannered saddle horse offered for sale. Contact owner for details and price.

Addregs F. Care Journal Sagine

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