Indiana plan to end grade crossings sparks rail reform
Indiana railroad commissioners press a far reaching plan to remove grade crossings, curb trespassing on right of way, and push for strong legislation nationwide. Commissioner Wood cites 10,116 trespass deaths last year and urges state funded elimination with cross state cooperation and England like penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Interstate Commerce Commission
Indiana
England
Great Britain
Electric Bitters Praised As Grand Family Medicine
Mr. Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family remedy for dyspepsia and related complications, noting its digestives regulation blood purification and vitality boost for the weak. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Jos. Emmert’s
Going Fishing in Great Lakes Resort Region
The resort region of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Southern Michigan offers some of the best fishing in the world. Fast through trains Via North Western Line depart daily toward the lake country, praised for its varied attractions. Quality hotels, boarding houses and camps provide good accommodations. Descriptive booklets and full particulars are available from your nearest ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
North Western Line
Public auction of deceaseds personal effects in Freeport
Notice to be sold to the highest bidder at public auction at No 80 Wilcoxon Building Freeport Illinois on Wednesday July 1 1908 at 10 in the forenoon. Items belong to T A Berg and Felix Cargio both deceased. Dated June 19 1908 M M Baungbiner deputy coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoxon
Freeort
T. A. Berg
Felix Cargio
M. M. Baung4biner
Appointment delay shrouds Rockford bishop see
Rome and Washington report no formal decision on Auxiliary Bishop Muldoon to lead the Rockford Illinois diocese. Announcement expected mid July with Rome delaying action as papal jubilee and pilgrim preparations disrupt offices. Names for bishop successor in Cleveland’s see also awaited. final decision likely by November.
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Muldoon
Rome
St. Pater
Propagands
Rockford
Washington
Ill
Propaganda Side
Mgr
Falconio
Paul Rhode
United States
Ignatius Hopstmann
Cleveland
O'Connell
Catholic University
Apostolic Delegate
Butter Holds At 23 Cents In Elgin Market
Elgin reports butter prices steady at 23 cents for the fifth week running as the quotation committee notes no buyers at current bids. Output climbs by about 6,000 pounds to 1,031,600 pounds this week, with New York extras at 22 36 cents and specials at 23 1/4. Eastern receipts total 7,662 tubs while June prices align with last year except for a recent half cent rise. S. Edward Davis replaces M. Long on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Board of Trade Today
New York
S. Edward Davis
M. Long
Woodstock
Peead Televi
Frog Industry Boosts Savanna Economy
Fishermen at Sunfish lake discover a large supply of frogs that fetch good prices in Chicago restaurants. The shift from fishing to frogging brings new work for locals as parties grow with forked sticks nets and barrels. One group reportedly kept counts in hundreds per day.
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Savanna
Sunfish Lake
Chicago
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised By Naples Man
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life after years of use for coughs and colds. He says it reliably treats throat and lung complaints and would not be without a bottle. The remedy, sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store for 50c and 1.00, with a trial bottle free, has stood at the head of throat and lung remedies for forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert's
Surrey to Oakland Transportation Schedule Ends in Message
Beginning Saturday afternoon June 27 regular transport will run from White school house to Oakland cemetery Wednesday and Saturday afternoons each week until further notice. Round trip tickets from White school house are 14 cents, obtainable from the driver. Oakland Cemetery Association 6-26 tt
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White School House
Oakland Cemetery
Qakland Cemetery
Low Rates to Pacific Coast by Chicago Union Pacific Line
Advertises very low round trip fares to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and North Pacific Coast points via the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line. Travel daily June 1 to September 16 with liberal return limits and variable routes. Apply to any ticket agent.
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Pacific Coast
Chicago
Union Pacific & North Western Line
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
North Pacific Coast
Establish Patrol at Boundary Line to Enforce Neutrality Laws
Washington orders deployment of troops from Texas to Del Rio and El Paso to aid civil authorities in upholding neutrality laws. President Roosevelt and Attorney General recommend enforcement, with possible arrests of revolutionaries crossing the border. Reports from Mexico City indicate quiet in the interior despite sensational U.S. notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
Department of Texas
San Antonio
del Rio
el Paso
Texas
United States
State Department
The
Campbell
It Is No Fake Revolution in Dallas Report
Sam P. Harrison, resident of Blanco near Cuidad Porfirio Ding, arrived in Dallas with his family after a wound from a stray bullet fired into his home. He says the revolution is real and that Diaz’s regime will end soon after his death, predicting a general uprising led by revolutionaries once Diaz dies. Harrison believes soldiers from the president aid the revolutionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Sam P. Harrison
Blaneco
Cuidad Porfirio Ding
Mexican International Railroad
Harrison
United States
Presiden Diaz
Diaz
Senator Platt Testifies in Perjury Divorce Case
United States Senator Platt testified before the grand jury in New York on June 30 regarding Mae C. Wallard who faces perjury charges in her divorce suit. He arrived in a wheelchair for the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Platt
Mae C. Wallard
Grand Jury
Three Owls Attack a Watchman in Sharon Plant
James J. Desquison, a night watchman at the Stewart Cement plant in Sharon, was attacked by three large owls and suffered facial and hand lacerations. He fought back and killed the birds with his machete after a brief struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Hirge
Stewart Cement Company
James J. Dsquison
Jameson
Denver Round Trip Rates via Chicago Northwest Line
Daily tickets sold June 1 to September 30 with low round trip rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Two through trains daily on the Colorado Special offering one night to Denver. For booklets contact any North Western Line ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
North Western Line
Soldier Beidler Injured On Duty At Armory
A member of Company L of the city suddenly fell ill at the Armory while on guard duty at the door. Wesley Beidler struck his head when he collapsed, suffering a cut near the temple. He was rushed to St. Francia hospital. doctors deemed the injury not dangerous and expected a quick recovery.
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Co. L
Camp Lincoln
Wesley Beidler
St. Francia Hospital
Beidler
Kinne
Aylward Enters Wisconsin Governor Race for Democratic Ticket
J A Alyward city attorney of Madison announces candidacy for governor of Wisconsin on the Democratic ticket to be voted in September. He was nominated two years ago after a contest with former Senator Merton of Waukesha and opposed Republican Gov Davidson. He backs Bryan and party principles and serves as a national convention delegate at large. He is well known in Freeport, having married Jennie Huenkemeier of 325 Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Aylward
Adison
Isconsin
Merton
Waukesha
Davidson
Aylward
Bryan
Denver
Freeport
Jennie Huenkemeier
Nettie Huenkemeier
Stephenson Street
Adrian H Joline Dies as Rail Leader Born in Sing Sing
Adrian H Joline, president of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad, was born in Sing Sing New York on June 30 1850. He studied at Princeton and Columbia Law School and became a leading New York City lawyer before joining the railroad, later serving as chairman of the board and then president succeeding F N Finney. He also pursued literature and authored several books.
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Adrian H. Joline
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
F. N. Finney
Joline
This Date in History 1829 1834 1859 1870 1882 1895 1904 1907
1829 Silistria surrenders to Russia. 1834 Indian Territory organized. 1859 Blondin crosses Niagara river on a tight rope. 1870 Senate rejects San Domingo annexation treaty. 1882 Charles Guiteau executed for Garfield assassination. 1895 Gen Green Clay Smith dies in Washington DC, born 1832 in Richmond KY. 1904 Silas S Swallow nominated by Prohibition party. 1907 U S fiscal year closes with a surplus of 87 million dollars.
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Silistria
Indian Territory
Blondin
Niagara River
Senate
San Domingo
Charles Guiteau
Garfield
Green Clay Smith
Montana Territory
Prohibition
Washington, D. C
Richmond
Silas S. Swallow
Prohibition Party
United States
Real estate transfers in Stephenson County listed
Abstracts of title furnished on short notice. Deeds mortgages and other legal instruments accurately drawn money to loan. O Taylor & Fricke Conveyancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Abstract
Ella Benson
Nwq
Rock Run
John Dammann
George Schaller
Knowlton
Freeport
Caroline H. Stoskopf
Harry H. Stahl
Daniel S. Brewster
F. M. Church Rid
Sherman Recovering Rapidly From Illness
Cleveland June SD report states Representative Sherman who was a vice presidential candidate is improving rapidly. Temperature pulse and respiration are normal and his condition is described as favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Cleveland
Representative Sherman
Best Pills Ever Sold
After doctors 15 years for chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, Dr. King's New Life Pills helped most. B. F. Ayscue of Ingleside, North Carolina, endorses them. Sold under guarantee at Jos. Emmert's drug store for 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
B. F. Ayscue
Ingleside
N. C
Jos
Items of Interest From the County Towns
Deaths, personals and social events are reported by regular county correspondents. Brief notices cover local affairs and town happenings, with emphasis on community milestones and statuses.
German Valley Local Roundup Sees Homecomings And Visits
German Valley notes Mrs Zimmerman and children return home Mrs J Cordes improves after illness Mr and Mrs Dan Fosha expected home this week Mrs H W Brockmeier and children drive to Chicago in their car Several from here attend mission feast in Oregon Misses Esther and Cora Fosha spend days with relatives in Forreston F R Aykes listed sick John Leemhuis rides to Pecatonica on motorcycle Miss Hazel Bordner visits sister Miss Pearl Bordner Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Hie Wessels Tapretey home Cramer lumberman injured by falling lumber, uses crutches B Hinders builds new barn
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German Valley
Zimmerman
Jacob Cordes
Dan Fosha
H. W. Brockmeier
Chicago
Oregon
J. R. Hayunga
Tillie
Hie Wessels
Tapretey
Hazel Bordner
Freeport
Pearl Bordner
Cramer
B. Hinders
Local News From Red Oak Correspondent July Visit Notes
From Our Own Correspondent Red Oak June 29 John Meyers traveled to Sheldon North Dakota to visit relatives Mrs RC Blunt and son of Dakota spent several days at the home of Wm Wait Mrs Miller has returned home after a stay in Freeport she is feeling better at this writing Simon Fogel and wife spent several days visiting at Milledgeville Mrs Ed Bike of Chicago was here visiting friends Clifford Bender is here from Chicago on visit Elias Fraleigh of Freeport was a caller here Sunday
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Red Oak
John Meyers
Sheldon
N. D
R. C. Blunt and Son
Dakota
Wm. Wait
Miller
Freeport
Simon Fogel
Milledgeville
Ed. Bike
Chicago
Clifford Bender
Elias Fraleigh
Pearl City Fourth of July plans progress amid cleanup
From Our Own Correspondent Pearl City June 29 arrangements for the Fourth of July are under way with good weather hoped for. Street and alley cleaning is underway. Phillip King is visiting grandmother Mrs. Mary Butts from Chicago. Masonic building repairs raise lodge ceilings to 12 feet. Greg Robinson and wife spent Sunday with Freeport friends. Charles Penticoff received a car of farm implements Tuesday. Mrs. Anna Goodrich and child returned to Chicago after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rush. Ladies Aid Lutheran church to meet with Miss Emma Ditzler Wednesday. The Misses Bertha and Elizabeth Delp are visiting from Iowa. E. G. McGarth went to Chicago on business for a couple of days. J. F. Went and Miss T. Shank were also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl City
Phillip King
Chicago
Mary Butts
Greg Robinson
Freeport
Charles Penticoff
Anna Goodrich
Freeport Visit Notes and Local Social Roundup
Harry Penticoff and Miss Nellie Meyers traveled to Freeport Sunday to watch the ball game. Several Stockton visitors and locals are noted, including Mrs. G. W. Dow and Mrs. L. W. Krell. Morris Hughes went to Chicago for a shorthorn cattle sale and bought a two year old heifer to add to his herd. Erma, Wayne and Lucile Musser arrived from Chicago to visit their father and grandfather. Mae Hawke is visiting her uncle George Stichter in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Penticoff
Nellie Meyers
Freeport
G. W. Dow
L. W. Krell
Stockton
Pylhurn
Indsy
Grace Kings
Chicago
Colorado
Malva Wise
Hillrose
Colo
Nate Collier
Shannon
Henry Althofer
Nora Klitz
Rock City
Morris Hughes
Erma
Wayne
Lucile Musser
Miss Mae Hawke
George Stichter
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Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana Railroad Commis
Railroad Commisson
William Wood
Indianapolis Dispatch
Illinois
Ohio
Surrey
Oakland
F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Boundary Line
Unites States
Mexico
And
Cain
City of
Viesca
Las Vacasi
Interior
Senator Platt
Pueblo
Chicago, Union Pacific & North Western Line
Journal
Want
Young
J. A. Alyward
Madison
Phonograhs Records
Needles Sheet Music
the Cable Co. Pianos
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp, N. Y. Houes
Koenig Furniture Co. House Furnishers
Gunn
Koenig Furniture Co
Stephenson St
Stanford
Geo Ennenga
Tia
Romford
Sterling
Springfield
Galena St
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