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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
5
Edwin H. Conger ex minister to China lies critically ill at his Pasadena home on May 16 with Associated Press reporting. The former diplomat’s condition is grave as medical staff provide treatment and await further updates.
China and recently resigned ambassador to Mexico is critically ill at his home here. It is understood the end may come at any hour.
The 119th general assembly of the Presbyterian church convened in Cleveland with about a thousand commissioners. Memorial Hall seats were filled as Dr. Coyle of Denver called the assembly to order. Rev. Tra B. Lamith of Nashville delivered the annual sermon. The moderator is to be chosen this afternoon, with Dr. W. H. Roberts favored.
Topeka authorities report the Kansas State Supreme Court issued restraining orders against four foreign brewing firms. The ruling bars them and their agents from selling or moving property owned in Kansas or using it to dispose of assets within the state.
Springfield May 16 The general assembly recessed until October with action to follow on the proposed extension of the Chicago drainage canal as part of a deep waterway between the lakes and the gulf.
Wheat surged in late trading on the Chicago Board of Trade rising from 92 34 to 99 percent and closing five cents above yesterday's final. Trading volume was intense as buyers pushed prices higher.
In Boise on May 16 the Haywood proceedings were adjourned until 2 PM in memory of Edward Nugent the Ada county court’s first judge. The pause shows respect as the case remains in recess for the afternoon.
San Francisco May 10 Abraha Ruef will appear before the grand jury this afternoon and testify. The prosecution says Mayor Schuntz will be the next to confess. A Baptist church prayer meeting is held tonight with Frank Gilbert Homer Sheetz as leaders. Southwick conducts the song service.
Casper Nehus born Feb 5 1847 in Ostfriesland Germany came to Freeport in 1868 and built the largest ice business in the city. He died suddenly at home on Ordway street at 4 10 pm He was a prominent church member and supporter of St Josephs and local benevolent societies. He is survived by six children and multiple siblings. Funeral Saturday at St Josephs church with burial at German Catholic Cemetery.
The YMCA lays out an evening program with illustrated songs by Mrs. Lennox and Mrs. Stahl, featuring Rock of Ages Excelsior The Holy City and The Palms. 27 scenes from the Passion Play unfold on 6 000 feet of film along with industrial scenic and comic views. Children will see Buster Brown and Happy Hooligan at 4 45, and seats are being reserved at the Y office.
The First Presbyterian church chorus plans a sacred concert on May 2 with Russel R. Mohn tenor the church quartet Miss Briggs Mrs Lennox Mr Smedley and Mr R I Farwell plus Edwin Rotzlear Oscar Wrener and Mr Chas Lawyer. They will perform Stainers The Daughter of Jairus with thirty voices and full orchestra before Freeport audiences.
The Freeport High School sophomore boys present a romantic comedy Court of Love dramatizing Alice Brown’s novel. Cast includes Ralph Unnoget and Wayne Dillion, with a twenty five cent admission. The program starts at eight o clock. Also news of Rev. Harry M. Markley’s arrival as Second Presbyterian pastor and funeral service duties for Mr. Arthur Bryant of Princeton.
The Culture Club annual banquet was hosted by Mrs. G. C. Wolf with a four course dinner and entertainment. Irene Place and Ida Bastian contributed acts while the group planned to resume in September with American literature studies.
Robert Bright Walsh conducted a refined concert at the Second Presbyterian Church with assistance from Miss Clara Dorman. The audience enjoyed a richly magical program that featured an intimate, well charged performance atmosphere.
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