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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1908

Page

3

New Supreme Court Building Described in Springfield

The three story Renaissance style structure on Capitol avenue and Second street in Springfield is nearing completion. Charles Mulligan sculpts the mural groups, the grounds are being saddled, and the $450,000 project includes an ornate corridor and grand staircases linking the attorney general, clerk of the supreme court, and law library.

Springfield Supreme Court Springfieht Charles Mulligan Capitol Avenue Second Street Henteniut W. Carring Zimmerman Law Library Appellate Court Mai Department of the Attorney General Skyrro Thogany Tennessee Supreme Court Room Mhe Emaich Monroe Street C. P P. Gardner Hegin Sovernor Secretary of State

Govern Deacon Leaves Springfield for Conference

Springfield May 12 Govern Deacon departs Springfield for Washington to attend a conference of governors called by President Roosevelt on natural resources. He will be absent all week and prior to departure announced eight appointments including Thomas A. Grier to Bartonville Hospital trustee and others to the state boards. Trackage arrangements between Springfield and surrounding lines completed to route through Spring Feld for through freight, shifting east west traffic via Alton and connections.

Springfeld Springfield Waw Mary Uh Goaverne Deneen Thomas A. Grier Peoria Venerab Lospita Bartonville Prederick WT. Smith Dor. Henry the Whipple Outines T. Ov. Broadbent Chiewuo State Board of Springgeld Phe 'Ole Gap St. Lewis Wester Ane Chicago Alten Dd Cowden Alton Snd Springdeld

Winds chapter elects Pond amid international architecture congress

The Winds chapter of the American Institute of Architecture unanimously chose Allen B. Pond of Pond & Pond as delegate to the eighth international congress of architects in Vienna this month. G. O. Totten Jr. of Washington acts as secretary and speech representative for the American government. Two key topics are American steel construction in Europe and protection for architects designs. Chicago opinions suggest little congress support. Invitations also go to Baron Schuppenbach via Chicago consul for delegates to a St Petersburg summer exhibition.

The Winds American Institute of Architecture Allen B. Pond Pond & Pond Delemite International Congress of Architects Vienna Mgr. Pond Paris Peter B. Wight Pond Institute G. O. Totten Washington Lhe American Commission Congress Chicago Baron Schuppenbach Rua- Alan Mnovis Chapter of Architects Weastern Soviety of Engineers St. Petersburg

Roomy Frame House from 1908 by Payne and Son

Historic house profile describes a Bowen residence of Mr. A. P. Adair. Frame construction with stone foundation, shingle roof, natural pine interior. No cellar, walls sided, economical plan, minimal wasted space. Estimated cost to build on finsols about $3,000.

A. P. Adair Bowen George W. Payne

Death of Mes Goulds Pathes at Centra Insite Hospital

Seldon P Clemonstits aged seventy died at Centra Insite hospital with blindness. He was father to Kathryn Gould and Thowsare Gould. He arrived March 6 from Milton LN after a stroke and paralysis years ago. The obituary notes a complex family history with spouses and children and mentions gossip around a domestic incident.

Jacksonville Tor Seldon P. Clemonstits Centra Insite Kathryn Gould Thowsare Gould Los Fs Milton LN Clemmons Alaierites Thonas

Fell Overboard During Voyage Leads to Drowning Death

An accident occurred on a ship returning from a dankee voyage when one passenger named George Seoth fell overboard and drowned. The sole other occupant of the shiml survived. Scots Wis arrested Patt and awaited verdict on the incident.

Piettung Qhuinew Minay Adan Iano George Seoth Fel Patt

Twenty Seven Families Homeless After Fire in East St. Louis

A large fire at a private property belonging to the General Rooting company in East St. Louis left twenty seven families homeless. The blaze destroyed twenty seven cottages in the area with extensive losses estimated in the thousands. Local authorities report no injuries but confirm total property loss and displacement for residents.

East St. Louis Pel Oll Tire General Rooting Company Wae Verydivet

Peoria Star Seeks Team History From Local Star

Local clipping reports on a former Wyoming Baseball League pitcher, Johuns Green, a seven-year veteran, with Stark County ties and Westland lineage. It notes his journey and the Hastings of the Wornings Hise, hinting at notable tours and the Cousins of the road.

Peoria Stark County

Virtue of Poley’s Kidney Cure Touted by Ex-Sufferer

Mr Alvin H Stlimpson of Willimautive Conn credits Foley’s Kidney Cure with his full recovery after 30 remedies failed. Four bottles cured him completely and freed him from acute kidney trouble. Also mentioned are H J Moozyk and Wm F Jupgkuuz.

Poley Alvin H. Stlimpson Willimautive Conn Foley H. J. Moozyk Wm. F. Jupgkuuz

Roosevelts dame and many town offices in old notes

A collage reports on varied historical notes including a Lady Roosevelts dame lingering, Calvin Myers of Dover turning red after typhoid, Isaac No Abbott elected school district clerk in Concord for fifty first time, and state figures like Senator Russell promoting farm scheme. It mentions Elks leader Ernest W Emery, T B W Stetson holding multiple town roles, the Rocha family in Durango amassing vast land, and diplomats Corouilas and Giorgis. It includes humorous lines on national traits and occupations from the New York Press.

Roosevel Calvin Myers Dover Concord Isaac No Abbott Russell Okioma Ernest W. Emery Associated Press Washington Washington Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks T. B. W. Stetson Tartford Rocha Durango Mexico General Robilini The Hague Idovannd Battista di Giorgis Rome I Miarcedouia L. A. Corouilas Greece Abmica Mark Swain

Trial transcript recalls venireman in Tensas murder case

In a past murder trial a defense counsel questioned a venireman about his jury service. The man admitted serving on a jury that tried a Black defendant for murder. Asked the trial’s outcome the man could not answer. The sheriff had hanged the defendant at the appointed time.

Tensas Hilm

Young Women Seek Advice From Mrs Pinkham

Young women suffer from lack of timely guidance and many letters to Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts reveal common sicknesses. As a mother who understands, she invites girls to write about their troubles, suggesting most cases resemble those described by correspondents.

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound claims health remedies

Readers share letters praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from nervous headaches backache irregularities and fatigue. The ad cites Miss Abby Barrows of Nelsonville Ohio and Miss Eisie Hook of Chelsea Vermont as testimonials. It markets the herbal remedy as a standard treatment for female ills including displacements inflammation fibroid tumors irregularities and periodic pains.

Abby F. Barrows Nelson Ville Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham

Mrs Joyce praises Fo ley's Kidney Cure in Claremont notice

Mrs Joyce of 180 Sullivan Street Claremont New Hampshire writes about a kidney trouble lasting several years being cured after taking two bottles of Fo ley's Kidney Cure She calls it grand medicine and highly recommends it The note is signed by H J Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz

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