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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
5
Drug Trust Blocked in Indiana Court Decree
The drug trust, 92 defendants, is enjoined from combining to restrain drug trade and fix prices. The decree voids all related contracts and ends the litigation with a government victory in the U S circuit court for the district of Indiana dated May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Drug Trust
United States Circuit Court For
District of Indiana
Woman killed in wreck near Chicago on Burlington line
A suburban Burlington train between Aurora and Chicago jumped a broken rail near Lawndale, six miles from Chicago. The wreck injured about twenty passengers while the engine baggage car and coach slid down a small embankment. Mrs. Mary Miller of Chicago died. The injured largely hailed from Hinadale area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Chicago
Associated Press
Aurora
Lil
Lawndale
Mary Miller
Hinadale
Haywood Trial Opens in Steunenberg Murder Conspiracy Case
William D. Haywood secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners is placed on trial for conspiracy in the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenberg at Caldwell on December 30 1905. Jury selection is expected to take at least three weeks in Boise Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avcuated Press
Boise
Idaho
William D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Cadwell
Frank Steunenberg
Illinois forecast fairs with cooler temps and light frost likely
The Associated Press reports in Chicago that Illinois will see generally fair conditions with cooler air tonight and Friday. A light frost is probable tonight as the sun rises at 4 45 a m and sets at 7 08 p m with mild daytime warming expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
Market Closing Quotes and Union Stock Yards Summary
Today at Chicago and the Union Stock Yards quotes show July wheat and corn mixed. Cattle and hog volumes indicate strength with cattle and beef prices rising modestly and hogs steady to firm across weight classes. Sheep and lambs traded strong with higher bids noted for top grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Omeago
Union
Grace Episcopal Church Vestry Reelects Officials
Grace Church vestry met at the rectory last evening to reelect Secretary Horace S Webster and Treasurer Col H S Bowler. Financial reports were read and found favorable. A second meeting in two weeks will appoint standing committees and delegates to the Diocesan convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Grace Episcopal Church
Horace S. Webster
Col. H. S. Bowler
Meeting of United Workers at Second Presbyterian Church
The United Workers of the Second Presbyterian Church will meet Friday May 10 at 101 Winslow Street the home of Mr and Mrs John Bookman. Mrs Snooks returns from Detroit as a Presbyterian delegate to present a report and Mrs Eugene Snyder will read a paper on the Boxers Rebellion TM Tea will be served from 4 30 to 7 o'clock all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Workers
United Workers of the Second Presbyterian Church
John Bookman
Winslow Street
Snooks
Detroit
Presbyterian Society
Eugene Snyder
Four Sons Born to Mrs Juno Silverson in Mondovi
A Mondovi dispatch reports Mrs Juno Silverson has given birth to four boys. The note adds she is a great friend of Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and mentions Venor Tablets by Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Oct
Mondovi
Juno. Silverson
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmert
Robert Young Pioneer of County Dies in Freeport
Robert Young longtime county resident died at his home 38 Third Street Arcade addition after a long illness brought on by grippe and complications. He lived in Cedarville and Dakota areas before moving to Freeport in 1896. Funeral services Saturday at 1 PM at his home with Rev. E. B. McKay officiating. interment Cedarville cemetery. Survived by wife Louisa, son William, daughters Ardella Harrison and Margaret and Sarah Young, plus siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Young
Third Street
Arcade
Mr. Young
Union County
Robert
Sarah Young
Hingis
Cedarville
James H. Addams
Dakota
Rock Run Township
Young
Freeport
Louisa B. Robey
Levi Robey
McConnell
Robey
Chcago
First Presbyterian Church
Stephenson County
Bellur
Louisa Young
William Youngs
Sity
Ardella Harrison
Winslow
Margaret
Jourdan
T. B. Yung
Hives
Rock City
Margaret Graham
Hves
June Hell
FE. J. Bell
Lancaster Township
B. McKay
Qgodarville
Witter Gvaen
Step Father Delivers News of Death in Pennsylvania Funeral
H M Wohlford, of South Galena avenue and Spring street, received a telegram from Rooktaven Pa announcing the death of his stepson L Warner. Wohlford plans to travel there for the funeral. Funeral services for W W Lett were held this afternoon at 2 from the Masonic Temple with the Commandery in charge and Dr Fair acting eminent commander. Pallbearers included J N Galloway W C Jenks and W C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Wohlford
Galena Avenue
Spring Street
Rooktaven
L. Warner
Mr. Wohlford
W. W. Lett
Masonic ‘Temple
de. Fair
I.N. Roland
J. N. Galloway
W. C. Jenks
W.C
Funeral Held For G A R Member John A Davis
R T Milner Kuahner Snyder and J M Saucerman attended the funeral with many prominent Masons and G A R members. John A Davis post of the G A R held services at the grave.
Freeport Freemasonry Officers Elected for Ensuing Year
Freeport Lodge of Perfection Freeport Council Princes of Jerusalem and Freeport Chapter Rose Croix elected officers for the coming year. Listings include T P G M Dr C L Snyder W W Allen J G W C Bentley Dr Allen Spicer William Trombor and many others with installation by Dr J F Fair past commander in chief of the Consistory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Lodge of Perfection
Freeport Council
Princes of Jerusalem
Rose Croix
T.P.G. M
C. L. Snyder
M.L. Ly Et Jr
G. W
Wwmi Allen
Rookone
Bentley
Allen Spicer
Lena
William Trombor
A.W B. Ertert
M.C
Fred
Albright
C. G
Louis Digkes
H.—G. C. Wolf T
E. L. Stewart
Princes Ene
M.E.S. P
J. H. Burrell
G. H.P
D. G
J. M. Sancerman
G. A
C. C. Wolf
V.G
M. E
John Arthur
W. CG
Grand Theatre offers a varied week of plays and prizes
At the Grand yesterday afternoon Hast Gynne drew a large audience and applause for the fine acting. The Fatal Wedding followed as an evening bill with strong performances. Tonight The Gambler and the Lady is billed as a top production. Friday Thelma will close the week. The company advertises furniture prizes announced from the stage between acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma
Rock Grove Bridges Bidder Claims Misinformation
Mr W H Shons, the successful bidder for the four Rock Grove bridges, says bids were misinformed about the Rock Grove bridge built in 1906 and that wings were built as part of that structure with more material used in 1906 than current specifications require for the wings this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Grove Bridges
W.H. Shons
Rock Grove
Milwaukee mechanic visits Freeport to inspect rapid progress
J T Miller master mechanic of the C M and St Paul railroad was a caller in Freeport yesterday. Alderman McGovern escorted him around the city and Mr Miller was greatly impressed with the rapid progress since his last visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
J.T Miller
Milwaukee
McGovern
Committee Probes Plumber Weigh Scales at Council Meeting
Several members of the plumbing and senior committee appointed at Monday night’s council meeting inspected scales yesterday and found some incorrect. The investigation will be carried on for several days.
Sick and Afflicted
Mrs. Adelbert Harnish is confined to her home by illness. William Held is confined to his home in Stephenson street on account of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelbert Harnish
William Held
Stephenson Street
Real Estate Transfer Hildreth to Schiller in Scott Addition
Charles F. Hildreth transfers Lot 9 Block 8 Mary 3 Scott addition to John Schiller for $500. The record notes a property conveyance and price in a local real estate transfer column.
Buck Fen’s Arnica Salve Cures Dangerous Wound
G W Cloyd of Plunk Missouri recounts a four year old accident when a jimson bar cut his thumb. He credits Buck Fen's Arnica Salve with curing the dangerous wound. Sold for 25c at Joseph Emimert's druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Cloyd
Plunk
Joseph Emimert
Clairvoyant Palmist at Special Request in Tempe
The world's expert palmist and clairvoyant, renowned in the state, stands today by special request. He is well known in healthy by town and does not change his name. For contact, call an ear at North Walnut and Stearns Ste. Prices reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Aue
Pautistry Faiie
Ble
Haathy
Tim
North Walnut
Stearns Ste
Proposals Sought for Anthracite Coal by Port City School District
The Board of Education of Port City School District No 145 invites proposals until 12 o clock noon Friday May 10 for 725 tons of anthracite coal to be delivered to city school buildings. The Committee on Supplies reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. C A McNamara Chair. Seadiw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Priday
C. A. McNamara
Cishman Com
Seadiw
Parole Sought for Roy Powell in Joliet Murder Case
Freeport attorney 8 B Turner seeks parole for Roy Powell a youth sentenced to thirty years for the 1901 murder of Woodinger Workinger in Stephenson County. Powell now requests state board of pardons release after seven years with Turner arguing for parole under supervision citing self defense not raised at trial and need for monitoring. Powell 17 at crime and Workinger 25, the case involving hypnotist exhibitions near Waidl dams Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Turner
Chicago
Freeport
Roy Powell
Joliet
Woodbury Workinger
Powell
Turner
State Board of Pardons
Stephenson County
Workinger
Waidldams Grove
Mareh Teria
Ma. Turner
Polite Silk
Burrell
Galena
Judge Baume
Lircis Idea
Busse
Kindergarten Chairs Arrival Noted by School
A shipment of 160 chairs arrived for the kindergarten, distributed to different sets. Recipients included students in the first ware, cancer and lincaly averdu annivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cancer
Remarkable Cure Alleged by Electro Bitters Sales
A reader recounts a boy’s recovery from eczema after using Electing Bitters bought at a local drug store. The testimonial claims several bottles led to a complete cure and promotes the medicine as a blood purifier and health tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bui- Imerts
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Freeport Building & Loan Association
C. F. Hildreth, Sec’y
Haywood Jury
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Weather Forecast
Today’s Market Report
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