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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1907

Page

5

Witness in Steuneburg murder trial sticks to denial

Boise June 27 The morning session in the Steuneburg murder trial focused on completing the examination of W F Davis who Orchard swore in spired key Cripple Creek acts during the strike Senator Borah pressed Davis on Calpe Creek conditions and his name change but the witness maintained his denial of misconduct by himself and his assistants

Boise Associated Press Steunenberg W. F. Davis Orchard Cripple Creek Borah Davis Calpe Creek

Ruling on Loving Case Narrowed to Evidence In Question

In Houston Virginia June 27 a judge in the Loving murder trial ruled out prosecution evidence aimed at disproving Elizabeth Loving's account to her father of her ruin by Theodore Estes. The court held the truth or falsity of the tale had no bearing on the case.

Associated Press Houston Loving Elizabeth Loving Theodore Estes

Three Hanged for Murder in Missouri Prison Escape

Convicts Harry Vaughan Edward Raymond and George Ryan were hanged in the county jail for killing guard John Clay during an attempted prison escape at the Missouri penitentiary. The execution followed their conviction for murder in the context of the prison break plot.

Missouri Associated Press Jefferson City Harry Vaughan Edward Raymond George Ryan John Clay

Butte Mail Carriers Strike Over Wages

All Butte Montana mail carriers walked out last night declaring they can not live in the city on the current wage scale. The action leaves postal service in the city disrupted and prompts quick attention from officials.

Associated Press Butte, Mont Butte

Chicago Weather Notes Here and Now

In Chicago the forecast calls for warm weather tonight and Friday. The sun rose at 4 26 a m and will set at 7 40 p m, highlighting a bright day ahead with higher temperatures and clear skies.

The Associated Press Chicago

Schmitz Sentence Postponed to July Sixth

San Francisco report states Eugene H. K. Schmitz, convicted of extortion, had the passing of sentence postponed from June 27 to July 6.

Associated Press San Francisco Eugene HK. Schmitz

Market Report Shows Mixed Gains Across Commodities

Today closing board of trade quotes place Sept wheat at 99, Sept corn 54, Sept oats 377, Sept pork 16.3285, Sept ribs 9.07, Sept lard 18.85. Union Stock Yards cattle 5,000 steady, beef 4.85 to 7.10, stockers 2.90 to 6.15, hogs 20,000, slight rise with lights 5.85 to 6.12, mixed butchers 5.80 to 6.10, heavies 5.60 to 6.00, bulk sales 5.90 to 6.00, sheep 4.00 to 6.20.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards

Property transfers in Lancaster and Knowlton areas

Robert I. Coon transfers part of lot 1 block 7 Guiteau's addition to Herbert C. Coon. Edward Sieferman sells lot 6 block 16 Knowlton's second addition to Lorenz Sieferman. Lorenz Sieferman sells a tract in section 28 Lancaster township to Edward Sieferman. Totals listed: 500 600 1600 dollars.

Robert I. Coon Herbert C. Coon Guiteau Edward Sieferman Lorenz Sieferman Knowlton Lancaster Township

Mr. Rogers Brings Bride to Freeport

IF. C. Rogers and his bride arrived in Freeport today and are preparing for housekeeping. They will reside in a flat in Dr. Arnold's new building on Stephenson street.

Mr. Rogers Bride IF. C. Rogers Freeport Dr. Arnold Stephenson Street

Embury Prayer Meeting at Embury M. E. Church

Prayer meeting held this evening at Embury M. E. Church at 7 30 with the theme Stumbling Black Evils. The pastor's Bible class will hold an adjourned meeting at the close.

Embury Embury M. E

Vacation Forwarding for Journal Subscribers

Subscribers leaving the city for the summer may have the Journal forwarded by leaving their address at the office. Call phone 25 for either forwarding system. Addresses will be changed as often as desired without extra charge. Read the Journal's want column.

Journal

Senator Aspinwall Weds Miss Clingman in Two City Marriages

Former Senator Homer F. Aspinwall of Freeport and Miss Jane Clingman of Dakota wed at the Methodist Episcopal church in Dakota. The couple returned to Freeport to reside on Mr. Aspinwall's farm west of the city. The ceremony followed a quiet engagement with family present and the reception held at Trinity parsonage in Freeport.

Homer F. Aspinwall Freeport Jane Clingman Dakota Methodist Episcopal Church B. C. Halloway Dakota Charge Aspinwall John Aspinwall William C. Shouer Homer New York Jason Clingman Stephenson County Florence Township Board of Supervisors Illinois General Assembly Springfield Illinois

Reception at Mrs. Snyder’s Home Impresses Freeport Society

Mrs. K F Snyder hosted a June afternoon reception on Stephenson Street that drew a constant crowd of guests. The house was decorated with peonies, field lilies, and roses, with music by Kunz Rotzler and Wagner and a Venetian Love Song by Nevins. The event emphasized simple hospitality and refined interiors throughout the drawing room, hall, library, and dining room with dainty refreshments served in the afternoon.

K. F. Snyder Stephenson Street Freeport Crete Miss Kunz Edwin Rotzler Oscar Wagner Nevins H.W. B

Reinsurance Deal Dispute Hits Commission Claims

Depositions in the German National Insurance receivership probe disputes commissions forKey negotiators. F Merges seeks two and a half percent while Royal's Ballard is paid the same. Feiler seeks 25000 for coast adjuster services, but scrutiny rises as the receiver fights all questionable claims. Depositions postponed due to Mr Trembor absence.

Royal F. Merges New York City West The Sumner Ballard Journal of Commerce of Ballard Mr. Merges Merges Feiler Cheir Frisco Trembor

Bridal union of Miss Nellie McGuire and Frank C. Rogers

The wedding was held at 3 30 PM in the McGuire home 43 Doty street Fond du Lac Wisconsin with Rev C W McCaskill officiating The couple will reside in Freeport Illinois The bride a graduate and church worker wore white chiffon The groom is Freeport YMCA physical director with many friends in Fond du Lac and Freeport

Alton G. Young Trinity Parsonage Clark St Inet C. Schmidt Freeport Abraham Young West Freeport Mr. Young Wisconsin Fond du Lac Wis Commonwealth Frank C. Rogers McGuire P. C. Wallichs Bernice Medberry Martha Galland Sarah Katz Florice Buckstaff Oshkosh J. B. McGuire Doty Street Jefferson School Division Street Methodist Church Epworth Mr. Rogers J. Lt. Rogers Fourth Street Longdin & Brugger Company Friendswin Freeport

W H M S Social at Embury Church Hosts Rubber Social

The W. H. M. S. and friends gathered at the Misses Eagle home on High Street for an evening of entertainment. A rubber social followed the program with chocolate coated rubber served. Performances included Trio cello violin piano by Huenkemeier and Wareham, recitation Naomi Ditzler, cello solo Arthur Wareham, vocal solo Joretta Rideout, reading Muriel Rice, vocal duet Baumgartner and Stahl, and Imperial ladies quartet Rice Sunderland Ditzler Muhr.

Embury Eagle High Street Huenkemeier Miss Wareham Naomi Ditzler Arthur Wareham Joret

Seventeenth Birthday Surprise in Lancaster

Mr. Roy Brandt of Lancaster was surprised Monday evening at his home by about thirty friends to celebrate his seventeenth birthday. Music and games kept guests entertained and late refreshments were served. Everyone enjoyed the unjoyable time.

Roy Brandt Lancaster

Quits at Batavia Windmill Executive Resigns

W A Merrifield long associated with Stover Manufacturing resigns as general manager of the Challenge Windmill company at Batavia Til His relatives have been notified but his future plans are not disclosed.

W. A. Merrifield The Challenge Windmill Company Stover Manufacturing Company Batavia, Til Mgr. Marrifield

Freeport Couple Wed in Moline Today

Albert L. Clark of Freeport wed Rebecca M. Schil linger at high noon yesterday in Moline. Clark is connected with the Henney Buggy company. They left for a wedding trip and will reside at 87 Lincoln avenue Freeport after August 1.

Albert L. Clark Freeport Moline Rebecca M. Schillinger Clark Henney Buggy Company Lincoln Avenue

Social event on parsonage lawn boosts church fund

A well attended social at the First Presbyterian church parsonage on Stephenson street raised a considerable sum for the youth workers program.

First Presbyterian Church Stephenson Street

Mrs. Bigelow to Entertain Friday Evening

Mrs. W. J. Bigelow hosts informal gathering Friday night in honor of Miss Katherine Hall of Houston Ville Ky. Guests include the High school class play participants who performed Fanchon the Cricket.

Bigelow W. J. Bigelow Katherine Hall Houston Ville Fanchon

Afternoon Reception at Mrs Pattison’s home

Mrs Douglas Pattison hosted an afternoon reception from 2 to 4 o clock and 4 to 6 o clock. She will also entertain tomorrow afternoon.

Douglas Pattison

Dancing and Card Party at St Marys Hall Monday

A dancing and card party will be held at St Marys hall on Monday night July 1. The event is conducted under the auspices of the Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters.

St. Mary's Hall Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters

A June Wedding The Marriage of Kathryn M Kniss

The engagement and marriage of Kathryn M Kniss are announced with plans for a June wedding. Details on the couple, wedding date, and hosting arrangements are provided for readers and local community notice.

Kathryn M. Kniss

Sons of Veterans Social at Globe Hall

The Sons of Veterans plan a social tomorrow evening at IXnights of the Globe hall. A fine program is promised and ice cream and cake will be served.

Sons of Veterans Globe Hall

Schwarze & Son Sell Business and Payables Transfer

Due to Mr A C Schwarze ill health the business is sold to Mr A C Best. Thanks to customers for years of patronage and notice to settle all accounts at once before July 1 1867 at the old stand or accounts will be sent to collection. Private tutoring offered by Helen Taguarr Latin Greek 50 cents per hour Phone black 633.

A. C. Schwarze A. C. Best A.C. Schwarze & Son

Special Millinery Sale at Summers 108 Stephenson St

Notice of a special sale offering 40 hats at half price while supplies last. Summers invites shoppers to visit 108 Stephenson Street for this limited millinery event.

Stephenson St

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