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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
6
A garbled OCR fragment describes a product balm called Effercay GATARAH in connection with caves, cures and protection claims. Mentions names like Trelonnies and Beals in a unclear context and references to New York and other scattered terms. The readable content is disjoint and factual details are indeterminate.
A showman recounts a test with a burning cracker placed near two big cats. The tiger approached the fuse with a firm stride and examined the explosion without flinching, while the lion retreated to its den in fear after hearing the blast. The tale contrasts tiger courage with lion hesitation.
A note requests the person who disturbed last Sunday’s service by coughing to purchase Foley's Honey and Tar. Names listed: H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
Public notice states a chancery suit in Stephenson County Illinois with Peter Boomgarden as complainant and many unknown heirs or devisees named for multiple defendants. A summons to defendants is issued returnable to the June term at Freeport courthouse on the first Monday of June AD 1900.
Henry Kortemeier sues Warren W Hall and unknown heirs over described real estate in Stephenson County Illinois. Defendants summoned returnable to June term at Freeport. Stevens Circuit Clerk Glas Green, solicitors. May N/A 18.
In a probate style suit, Fred H. T Michemeier and Susan Vanner are named as complainants with unknown heirs or devisees of Susan Warner and, if dead, the heirs of Michael Snyder and unknown owners of a Northwest quarter parcel in Buction nineteen, Township Twenty-eight North, Range Eight East in Stephenson county Illinois. A summons issues to the defendants returnable at the June term in Freeport Illinois.
In Stephenson County circuit court Winnebago? Stephenson, a case by Saxby Johnston and others vs Maury K Everett and the Belknap executors of Deborah Belknap deceased awaits a summons returnable at Freeport on the second Monday in June. Clerk W A Tevens dated May 1.
May 15 Washington governors warned at the White House that waste and forest depletion threaten the nation. Speakers urged action to curb soil loss and deforestation. Governors Pardee Fort Glenn spoke on irrigation reforestation and mineral protection as sessions closed with calls for united state action.
Four governors from the northwest challenged federal forest reserve regulations led by Wyoming Governor Brooke who argued state taxation to support the national forestry agency was unfair. Utah Idaho and Montana governors echoed worries while Secretary Garfield defended federal authority and stressed preserving states’ rights. North Dakota Governor Burke urged state handling of forests and waterways, as governors considered forming a regional group at the conference’s close.
Washington May 15 The sundry and appropriation bill totaling about 120000000 was passed by the senate. It concludes interrelated appropriation bills and leaves two more to be considered. The session included suspending the commodity clause penalty in the railroad rate bill and an executive session. The Vreeland currency bill, favored by Republicans, passed the house 184 to 145 with 15 insurgents joining Democrats.
Washington reports a heated session as the Vree land currency bill passes by 174 to 146 after a rule confrontation. Key Republicans voting no included Brumm, Prince, Waldo, Murdock, Weems, Carey, and Cooper, with Democratic “present” votes triggering party theatrics. Speaker Cannon opposed the Williams bill track as a substitute, while several Republicans support the passage amid partisan maneuvering.
Washington May 14 The omnibus public buildings bill carries authorizations of 20 903 000 for new contracts and 2 165 600 for continuing old contracts total 23 728 000 Among grants listed are Quincy Illinois 875 000 Rock Island 800 000 Kokomo Indiana 875 000 Beloit Wisconsin 75 000 Chicago 50 000 post office South Chicago 25 000 Milwaukee 850 000 post office at Danville 225 000 or a general federal building not to cost more than 275 000
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans reaches Washington after days in San Diego. He steps from the train with crutches and from the waiting roller chair remarks that he would rather not use it but may have to.
Washington May 1 George C Sherman treasurer of the St Regis and Taggart’s paper ads and president of the Brownsville Paper Company was the first maker of paper examined by the house select committee probing the wood pulp and paper question Sherman said the price of pulp wood has risen about 7.50 a cord in recent years
In Poughkeepsie New York May 15 court sessions in the Tarry Thaw case conclude witnesses on Thaws sanity. Dorn Frank McGuire and Dr C Bri Lane testified Thaw sane. District Attorney Jeroma called Dr Austin Flint who said Thaw insane and a lifelong paranoiac.
Patrons are asked to notify the office if they do not receive their newspaper regularly, aiding prompt delivery corrections and communications with the paper's staff.
An 19th century advertisement for Humphreys' Veterinary Specifics touts cures for diseases of horses, cattle, sheep, dogs, hogs, and poultry. Claims target brain, joints, lungs, liver, kidneys, skin, and reproductive issues with a broad list of ailments and outcomes. It promises relief without delay and offers a free book or mailed price list from Humphreys Medicine Co. in New York.
May 14 Rockford Illinois report on a grand jury indicting Aldermen Kinsha Dunn Charry Woolsey and John Nash for bribery. All pleaded guilty or were arraigned with fines of 2000 plus costs. Evidence ties George F Wilson as alleged agent. Other officials resigned or faced investigations as details of a moonlighting electric firm plot surfaced.
Solomon Perry Clemmons left six thousand dollars to his widow for life with two daughters Mrs How ard Gould of New York and Mrs Sun Yue of San Francisco each getting one tenth of the estate. Clemmons, 70, was adjudged insane March 6 and died May 5 in Jacksonville asylum. He was blind and in poor health after years of decline.
Mrs Ernest Harris warned of danger from Rush's revolver as she held her three year old daughter. The weapon slipped from Prank Rush’s grip and discharged, killing the child while Ernest Harris cradled her on his knee. The tragedy occurred as the father tried to secure the weapon.
A Brooklyn Eagle inspired summary notes ocean depths exceed 18 000 feet in many places with some depths over 81 200 feet near Guam. Even Mount Everest would be submerged under waves while pressure would crush ships. A pine beam used for a deep sea cast crushed flat under immense pressure. A doomed explorer would be crushed yet reach the bottom.
Lee Sheets, 50, was shot and likely fatally wounded by his son George Sheets, 21, at their home in Coramte City Ti May 15. The son surrendered after sending his father to a hospital claiming self defense amid a house disturbance.
A man aged between two unnamed workers, employed by Samuel Shingler, died by his own hand using a shotgun. The incident occurred north of New Philadelphia after he retreated to a barn and pulled the trigger with a horse whip.
May 1 report from Springfield HL notes the Springfield Prooting Association formed with Peter Redenburg as president Mentaba to join the Creast Wester cli ent. Races are set for the state fair grounds Judy indicates Springfield defeats Galesburg in the elreult.
In Willimantic Conn Alvin H Stimpson reports recovery from acute kidney trouble after tried many remedies. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure with four bottles curing him completely. Testimonial shared by H J Moogk and Wm F Jungkunz.
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