Hettinger Brokhausen trial recounts conflicting speeds
The Hettinger B rokhausen damage suit resumed with defense and plaintiff witnesses giving conflicting accounts of the night of the accident. Fred Winter, Elmer Hill, and others testified about the car’s speed and the boy Harold Hettinger’s path on Stephenson street while Brokhausen claimed a cautious 11 mph pace. Witnesses cited speeds from 8 to 25 mph and debated speedometer readings, horn use, and who to blame as the case neared jury consideration.
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Hettinger-Brokhausen
Fred Winter
Hill and
Durin
Mer
Dr. Fair
Brokhausen
Harold Hettinger
Messrs
Brokhausen Witate
J. A. Crain
Atorney Cronkrite
Burrell
Mitchell
A. E. Durin
E. B. ‘Hill
Stephenson Street
Mr. Brokhausen
Mr. Hill
Mr. Winter
Yuy
Brokhansen
Mr. Stealy
Freeport
Hill
Maxwell
Stephenson
Elmer E. Hill
Mr. Durin
Crain
Dr. Stealy
Fill
Johnnie Fair
U.S
William A. Maurer
Taylor’s Park
Expert testimony outlines car speed factors in fatal crash
Witnesses described how a faulty cylinder and loose coil wire reduced engine power by about one third. Statements showed speeds claimed by Morgan Maurer varied from 37 to 41 mph, with factory rating at 45 mph, and one cylinder nonfunctional. Brokhausen firm owner recalled repairing after the accident as the case proceeds.
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Taylor’s Park
Stephenson Street
Brokhausen
George Brokhausen
Will Heldt
Maurer
Exchange Street
Will Maurer
Fred. Jastram
Tory Freeport Y M C A Clinches Big Win Over Beloit
Freeport Y M C A closes its season with an 82 to 21 home victory over Beloit on a small gym floor. G Schmelzle led with 13 field goals as Steenrod added eight, while Brandt and Goddard guarded well. Beloit’s Bird scored several difficult goals. both teams showed strong coaching and effort.
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Freeport Y. M. C. A
Yes
Beloit “Y
Beloit Boys
Beloit
G. Schmelzle
Steenrod
Brandt
Goddard
Bird
Freeport
Schmelzie
Hawke
Reed
Ebert
Simmons
Trefir
Monroe Cardinals
Monroe
Knights of Pythias Lodge Meeting in Freeport
Knights of Pythias Freeport lodge No 452 will meet in their castle hall Monday evening all knights cordially invited to attend the gathering.
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Freeport
Knights of Pythias
Hall's Oatarrh Cure Advertisement Reward Notice
One hundred dollars reward for any case of oatarrh cured by Hall's Oatarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorsed by Walding Kinnan & Marvin wholesale druggists. Cure taken internally, price 16 cents per bottle. Testimonials free, Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F.j.cheney & CO
Toledo
F.J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Moonlight Skating Party Tonight Announced
Read the Journal's want column for details and meeting point. The note invites attendance at a moonlight skating event at a Rollaway location this evening.
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The
Journal
Want
Dr L C Lord Addresses High School Patrons
About 300 parents teachers and residents attended Dr L C Lords lecture on administrative methods for successful work with scholars at the High school. County Superintendent Grove introduced him and the First Ward glee club provided music. Lord urged discipline thorough training and a stern school standard, criticizing lax homes and stressing recitation over athletics or social pursuits. Domestic science rooms showcased sewing cooking and dining projects by students and were aided by the Freeport Woman's club with donated silver and china.
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L. C. Lord
First Ward
Glee Club
Grove
Dr. Lord
Lord
Nancy
Edward Bok
Ladies Home Journal
California
Nuremburg
Nent
West
Miss Dana
Freeport Woman's Club
Chautauqua Plans Help Freeport Prosperity
The Citizens' Commercial Association promotes a summer chautauqua with a permanent group in view. Tickets at 1.50 go on sale once 1,500 subscriptions are reached, usable July 17 to 31. The group highlights cooperation, Christian policy, and civic harmony, noting full employment and a prosperous Freeport with no real poor relief.
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Citizens’ Commercial Association
W. H. Beynon
Commercial Association
Freeport
Majestic to Present Surprise Triple Bill Tomorrow
At the Majestic the regular triple bill will play tomorrow afternoon and evening. Manager Guiteau said he would not reveal the subject names in advance, promising a surprise program for patrons.
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the Ajestic
Guiteau
The
Majestic
Birthday recalls life of pioneer Munn who came west in 1848
Lucius Walcott Munn, born March 14, 1824 in Madrid New York, came to Freeport in 1848 with family after a long trek by wagon boat and rail. He lived east of Taylor's park and later ran a nursery, earning respect as a strong active citizen as relatives from Omaha and Milwaukee joined to honor the anniversary.
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L. W. Munn
Freeport
Lucius Walcott Munn
Madrid
N. Y
Potsdam
Mr. Munn
Ogdensburg
Niagara
Buffalo
Chicago
Great Lakes
Munn
Belvidere
Mr. Snow
Silver Creek Township
Oscar Taylor
Currier
Taylor's Park
Lute Munn
Omaha, Neb
Clarke Munn
Milwaukee, Wis
Grandfather Munn
Delightful Dinner Party at Dr. and Mrs. Smiths
A cordial dinner gathering at the home of Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Smith on Carrall Street ended tonight. Ten guests attended besides the hosts, enjoying an excellent meal while ladies played flinch and gentlemen shared many polished tales over cigars.
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A. E. Smith
Carrall Street
It Saved His Leg From Eczema Relief
Water town Wisconsin man J A Swenson credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing ten years of eczema after fifteen doctors failed. The salve is advertised as infallible for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles and costs 20 cents at Joseph Emmert.
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J. A. Swenson
Watertown
Wis
Joseph Emmert
Gas Company Seeks Longer Franchise For Freeport
Monday night at the regular council meeting citizens discussed extending the Freeport gas franchise. The Freeport Gas Light and Coke company has undertaken $812,000 in improvements this season including an auxiliary plant to be built by Hineline Bros at $2,500 and completed by May 15. The company has repeatedly reduced gas prices from $1.75 to a final $1.15 and operates over thirty miles of mains with plans to add two more miles next season.
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Freeport
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Company
Hineline Bros
Mrs Eliza Jane Klapp Dies At 81 In Missouri
Mrs Eliza Jane Klapp wife of John Klapp former Freeport resident died Wednesday in Marysville Missouri after a long illness of heart trouble and old age She was eighty one in December born in Kentucky and was widow of John Graham earlier She survived by brothers and sisters Burial followed in the city cemetery after remains were brought to the city for interment Mrs Matter who helped raise the Klapp family moved with her to Marysville and relates to Tim Klapp of Chicago as her son-in-law details.
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John ‘Klapp
Marysville
Eliza Jane Klapp
John Klapp
West Street
Freeport
Klapp
Cedarville
John Graham
Dee Ceased
Gibler's Orchestra Dances at Warren Event
Last evening in Warren, Gibler's orchestra provided music for a community dance attracting residents and guests. Some attendees enjoyed the lively program while businesses nearby reported a cheerful, social gathering atmosphere.
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Gibler
Warren
Hem-Roid Internal Remedy Claims 98 Percent Cures
Dr J S Leonhardt of Lincoln Nebraska says internal circulation causes piles and Hem-Roid cures 98 percent in 1000 cases. Sold with an iron clad guarantee. money refunded if no relief. Available at Wm F Jungkung or by mail from Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo. Write for booklet.
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J. S. Leonhardt
Lincoln
Neb
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Buffalo
Local sale outlets listed for Freeport Daily Journal
The Freeport Daily Journal is for sale at Brown & Dallmeyer's W. Young & Co.'s J. Grafton's cigar store 27 Stephenson Street Carey's tobacco store 42 Stephenson Street and at the Brewster House.
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Freeport Daily Journal
Brown & Dallmeyer
W. Young & Co
J. Grafton
Stephenson St
Carey's Tobacco Store
Brewster House
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