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Freeport Daily Journal

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Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1909

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Peculiarly Distinctive Diamond Lump Coal Pitch

Peculiarly Distinctive is marketed as a high grade coal. The ad urges trying Diamond Lump Coal over other soft coal, noting its value and urging small orders. Price is $4.00 per ton.

Weather Forecast Notes for Midwest States

The Associated Press reports city and state weather briefs: Illinois expects fair skies with possible rain or snow in the far south tonight into Friday. Wisconsin forecast calls for fair conditions with continued cool temperatures. Iowa predicts fair weather in the east with likely snow flurries tonight or Friday, with little change in temperature.

The Associated Press Chicago Wisconsin

Modifies Boycott Ruling Involving Labor Leaders Defendants

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals amends Justice Gould’s ruling in the Buck’s Stove case. It narrows the prohibition by removing the ban on labor organizations from mentioning the Buck's company or its customers while keeping the rest of the decree intact. The AFL and Samuel Gompers are among the defendants affected.

Associated Press Washington Court of Appeals District of Columbia Justice Gould Supreme Court District American Federation of Labor Samuel Gompers Buck's Stove & Range Co Gould Buck's

Hopkins Vote One Less On Joint Senate Ballot

Springfield March 11 The forty third joint ballot for senator produced Hopkins 75 Foss 14 Stringer 40 Shurtieff 18 M L McKinley 18 Evans 11 Mason 4 and single votes for several others No choice was reached and it was agreed the quorum would be broken tomorrow on joint ballot.

Associated Press Springfield Hopkins Foss Stringer Shurtieff M. L. McKinley Evans Mason Lowden Simon Sherman Sullivan Groves Bolin George Alschuler W. B. McKinley McShade

Speculation Breaks Bank in Baldwin Wisconsin

The State Bank of Baldwin is under the control of a Bank Commissioner amid speculation in lands blamed for the trouble. The latest report shows deposits of 216000 dollars.

State Institution Baldwin, Wis The Associated Press State Bank of Baldwin

Loos Partners in Freeport Harness Firm Expansion

N B Loos of Freeport has taken two local men as partners, forming N B Loos & Co. The Tarbox building store space is partitioned for a larger harness shop with new display racks and a forthcoming showcase. The stock will expand to include robes nets blankets and both heavy and light harness with plans to hire an additional harness-maker.

N. B. Loos Freeport Chicago Street Tarbox N. B. Loos & Co

Jury Secures Big Damage Suit Over Bicycle Crash

Hettinger sued Alder man G W Brokhausen for 20000 in circuit court claiming Brokhausen’s auto recklessly drove and struck Harold Hettinger, a 10 year old on Stephenson Street, dragging him and causing injuries. Jury selection began and testimony opened with expert plat and photos showing curb, car line, and bicycle damage.

Hettinger George Brokhausen Huenkemeier Harold Hettinger John Fair Stephenson Street Mr. Brokhausen Harold Fred Winter Burrell Mitchell O. T. Smith Grove Green Streets C. E. Wilkins

Local Fraternal and church notices fill Friday agenda

Regular W C O F meeting at 7 30 pm and M M degree conferral Friday night. Emory Palmer and family relocate to Freeport. New Century division 154 L A O R C meets Friday 2 30 pm. I O O F Illinois lodge 259 degree staff meets 7 30 pm at Stephenson hall. United Workers of Second Presbyterian meet Friday 3 pm for annual meeting and tea. Plan improvements at Francis Shimer academy Mt Carroll. Stephenson court 412 Tribe of Ben Hur meets Friday at K of G hall for important business and degree conferrals.

James Wilson Cormany Mt. Carroll Freeport New Century Division L. A Dra. B. A. Arnold N. C. Phillips Pecatonica Dr. Ives Illinois Lodge No. 259 Stephenson Hall Emmert’s Rockford The United Workers of the Second Presbyterian Church Tuland Edward LePelley Francis Shimer Academy University of Chicago University Stephenson Court No. 412 Tribe of Ben Hur G. Hall Sheenenant Chicago Streets

Deed Taken From Elderly West Point Couple Over Fraud

William Whitham of Warren is charged with deceiving an elderly West Point couple to obtain their land deed for 16 acres near Waddams Grove and then using it to secure a loan. The suit by Abraham A. Lutz seeks to nullify the deed and clear the title, alleging fraudulent methods and misrepresentation of payment. The action reflects a June term filing in Stephenson County Circuit Court. Emerson Manufacturing Co. of Rockford faces a separate U S patent infringement suit over a farm drill.

Abraham A. Lutz William Whitham Circuit Court West Point Warren Mr. Lutz Mr. Whitham Whitham Lutz Freeport Stephenson County Uull Waddams Grove Charles Pope Rockford Company

High Honor for Freeport Knights Templar Inspection

Alfred Thomas Stevens of Chicago conducted a formal inspection of Freeport Commandery No 7 Knights Templar revealing high standing. He praised the drill and degree work and lauded the Masonic Temple project. A banquet by the Eastern Star followed the event.

Freeport Commandery No.7 Knights Templar Alfred Thomas Stevens Chicago Fastern Star

Terrible Turk Arrives in Freeport with Empire Club

Yousif Mahmout known as the Terrible Turk arrived in Freeport this afternoon with his manager Antonio Pierri and Frank Quincy secretary of the Empire Athletic club of Chicago, accompanying him for a forthcoming engagement.

Turk Yousif Mahmout Yuork Freeport Antonio Pierri Frank Quincy Empire Athletic Club Chicago

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Sanford aZarvtman New Phone Tool Headquarters Weiss & Co Van Joseph Emmert Stephenson St Wi. A. Whllmer CO Weather Forecast MR. Loos MEN OF Affairs Charles D. Knowlton Rye Mathias Hettinger G. W. Brokhausen Plainant’s Son Jured Samuel 8. Ferry G. A. Weaver John Bricker Clayton Meinzer William Holste J. W. Vore Rock Run Jacob Geider Rock Grove C. S. Snyder W. W. Spengler Buckeye George Schuman A. M. Garnhart Alfred Ditzler Loran Frank Spellman Frank Botdorf Peter .A. Peterson William G. Schoch Phillip Schrenkler Hays Mitchell Dakota Excelsior Judge of Masons Emory Palmer Illinois van Buren Street Victor Edison Phonographs Court House Wm. F. Ju Drugs Stephenaa Robert Casey C.H. Little & Go TOWER Frefport, Ill Aluminum C.H. Little & Co B. & H. Clothing House Ralph B. Rosenstiel Insurance and Real Estate
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