Witness Testifies Orchard Poker Play On Explosion Day
Dominick Lynn of Mullen Idaho testifies Orchard played poker in his town the day a mill explosion occurred at Bunker Hill and Sullivan. Patrick McHale, bartender in Mullen, corroborates the timing. Morris Friedman notes Pinkerton methods in Colorado strikes through Det. McParland.
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Associated Press
Boise
Haywood
Dominick Lynn
Mullen
Idaho
Orchard
Bunker Hill and
Sullivan Mill
Wardher
Patrick McHale
Morris Friedman
Denver
James McParland
Pinkerton Agency
Colorado
Chicago Weather Note for June 29
Chicago forecast notes generally fair conditions with possible northern thunderstorms tonight or Sunday. Temperatures warmer tonight with sunrise at 4 26 a m and sunset at 7 40 p m.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
Closing market quotes and stock yards results
Chicago tight closes show Sept wheat at 96 1/4 to 94 4, Sept corn 63 1/2 to 63 7, Sept oats 87 1/4 to 83, Sept pork 18.35 to 18.37, Sept ribs 9.02, Sept lard 18.80 to 18.82. Union Stock Yards: cattle steady at 4.00 to 7.00, hogs strong to 6 higher with Light 5.90 to 6.17, Heavy 5.55 to 6.02, sheep weak at 4.00 to 6.10.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Children’s Day at Salem Church Program
The Salem Church Children’s Day service starts tomorrow morning at 10. The program includes organ voluntary by Miss Nettie Jones, school prayers and songs, a baptism of children, performances by Laura Stout Mabel Stout and others, and a missionary offering. The program closes with a benediction. The Ridott Sunday School convention follows at the German Valley Methodist church with speakers E. D. Herbert L. Herrick and Dr. Trickey.
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Salem Church
Nettie Jones
D, Malter
Jesus
America
Raymond Rilling
Alvin Lenz
Lillian Dorsey
Vaneta Strade
Laura Stout
Mabel Stout
Jopaun
Caroline Ush
Tieren Stewart
Rollo Quince
Ridott
Methodist
German Valley
Freeport
E. D. Herbert
L. A. Herrick
F. 8S. Trickey
Local Record Truncated into Obscure Names
Fragmentary OCR yields a list with names such as William B. Kuehne and Cora Epley plus scattered letters and numbers. No clear event or date is readable beyond generic place hints.
Real Estate Transfer In Freeport Lot 6 Block 85
John A Bardell transfers part of lot 6 block 85 Freeport to Joseph Red linger for 2950 dollars as recorded under real estate transfers.
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John A. Bardell
Joseph Redlinger
Freeport
First Baptist Church Sunday Services and Events
Orlo J. Price serves as pastor with Sabbath school at 9 30 a m led by A F Williams. Morning sermon at 10 30 by the pastor and evening sermon at 7 30 with Rev W Gardner Thrall in exchange. B Y P U meets at 6 80 pm on the topic When We Are Traitors to Our Lord John 18 21 830. New officers will be installed. all are welcome.
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First Baptist Church
Orlo J. Price
M. Sharp
A. F. Williams
W. Gardner Thrall
John
Walcome
Semi-Annual Water Rents Due by July First
The Freeport Water Co announces semi annual water rents due at the office 194 Van Buren St. Payments must be made by July 1 1907 to receive a 10 percent discount on bills paid in full in advance. Office hours include evenings from June 24 to July 1. Remember the discount and take advantage.
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van Buren St
THE
Freeport Water Co
Blix Perfume Promo at Guenther's Drug Store
A perfume promotion offers a free perfumed handkerchief with every two and a half purchase of Blix scent. The deal is at Guenther's Drug Store opposite Kuehner's, dated June 28.
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Blix
Guenther
Kuehner
Tragic Freeport Auto Crash Kills John Kiefer
John Kiefer dies two hours after being thrown from Dr. L G Voigt’s auto while crossing Adams street tracks. Skull base fracture and brain hemorrhage cause death at 2 30 AM. Kiefer a popular Freeport resident, husband of Alma Baier, father of Margaret, and member of Germania and Saengerbund, funeral arranged for Monday at Adams Street home. An inquest to be held at Kuehner’s tonight.
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John Kiefer
Freeport
L. G. Voigt
Providence
Manny
Adams Street
Voigt
Charles Franz, Jr
L. H. Matter
C. P. Guenther
al. Luebbing
Charles Steffen
John Ki
John
Charley Franz
Charley
Hack
Dr. Stealy
Germania Hall
Saengerbund
Christopher Kiefer
Lena
John Moritz
American Express Company
Kiefer
Grace Episcopal Church
Oakland Cemetery
F. J. Kunz
Wagner Brothers
Pleads Guilty to Libel in County Court
J W Fulton of Davis pleaded guilty before Judge Clarity after Wade examination waiver. He received a severe scoring and a $26 fine plus costs, with commitment until payment. Unable to pay, he joined Sheriff Milner's boarders.
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J. W. Fulton
Davis
Mayiie Black
Justice of the Peace Geib
Clarity
Milner
Polaris High School Annual Soon On Sale
The High School annual Polaris will appear shortly likely on Tuesday or Wednesday next. An announcement will be made on Monday with the exact date for subscribers to obtain it.
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Gubgoribers
Cheaper Fares Planned on Illinois Roads Next Monday
Illinois railroads announce a two-cent fare reduction effective Monday from Freeport to all points in the state. The Chicago fare drops to 2.26 from 3.32 under the prior three-cent system as companies seek savings to offset the lower rates. Officials predict increased travel may offset much of the revenue loss.
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Illinois
Chicago
Ilnois Central
Illinois Central
Freeport
Otpeleon
Cree
Dixon
Amboy
Mendoza
Lia Salle
E Ees
el Paso Cr
Bloomington
Ea Ee
Clinton
Peser Ee Eneene
Decatur Em
Vandalia
See
Bees
Centralia Ce
Cnicago
Rhee Aa Ko
Coleman Cems
Genoa
OREO
Rockford
Lapigle
Seamen
Warren
A Et
Galena SO
Dubuque
Fee Bee
Orangeville
Nsion
BT C
St. Paul
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Florence
Thanark
Mr. Carroll
Savanna
Dakota
Davisock City
Durand
Rockton
Lattle
Sudden Death of Mrs. Charles Bridenstine at 20
Mrs. Lillian Prinkle Bridenstine, 20, of Louise and Wilbur streets East Freeport, died after a severe coughing spell leading to strangulation. She had long suffered from consumption, was adopted by the Seitz family, and married December 20, 1904. Her husband works at the Silver Engine works. She leaves a two year old daughter.
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Kiefer
Freeport Saengerbund
Singing Society
Alma Baier Kiefer
Margaret
William
Lena
Fred
Springfield
Frank
Indiana
Carl
St. Louis
Charles Lexington
James H. Farnum
Farnum's Buffet
Farnum
Baier
Charles Bridenstine
Louise and
Wilbur Street
East Freeport
Bridenstine
Ernest Seitz
Silver Engine Works
Freeport
Argyle
Wis
Mead Revival to Delight Embury Audience Sunday Evening
Samuel Deal of Orangeville visits Freeport as Rev. E Mead prepares an address at Embury. Mead brothers previously led a revival at Embury and earned many friends in Freeport. H. Bain of Ottawa, ex-probate clerk, now boards prison industries rep, promoting prison made goods from Joliet.
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Embury
E. Mead
Mead Brothers
Freeport
Mead
Warren
H. C. Bain
Ottawa
No Celebration at Winslow Fourth of July
City officials cancel the planned Fourth of July celebration due to a current scare. Mayor and citizens hope for a quiet period before hosting a grand commemoration in the county, led by Nelson Sweeley as Fourth of July Committee president.
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Cross Creek
Lehigh
Exchange Street
Mechanic Street
Calif
AISEPH _EMMERI HARUGCIST
Highland Park
Zenoz
Ross and
Colet
T. S. Ryan
Gialena St. Freeport
Liberty
C. F. Aildreth
Sec’y
Testimony
Weather Forecast
Today’s Market Report
William B. Kuehne, K Miah
Aranwis
Cora Epley
Cedarville
Watt
Ariaeog
H. A. Fhillmer
Freeport Young
Henry, Baier
Dr. Matter
Franz
Font
Mr. Kider
Cent
Samuel Deal
Winslow
Charles D. Knowlton
Stephenson St
North
Galena Ave
Jungkunz
Violet
Steph Nson
C.H, Little & Go
Prateh
Freeport, Ili
Palmer Hammock
Palmer
E the
Golden Eagle
Knox Sailor
Lner Bros
ACTUR
Freeport Manufactur
Douglas Ave
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