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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
6
The opal used in jewelry is distinguished as precious or noble opal. Opals vary greatly in color effects called the pattern, with flashes differing in shape and size from pin point to harlequin opals as described by the New York Sun.
Mrs Joyce of 180 Sullivan Street Claremont New Hampshire says she bought two bottles about a year ago and the remedy cured a severe long standing kidney trouble. She calls it a grand good medicine and highly recommends it. H J Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz.
A decree of the Circuit Court of Stephenson County Illinois directs a public auction on Tuesday June 2 1908 at 10 am at the south front door of the Freeport courthouse for the south half of lot 6 block 18 Adams street in Freeport. A deposit is required and the balance paid on delivery of the deed. Robert P Eckert Master in Chancery and attorneys Burns Zier Burrell provide notice.
Mae C Wood testified in Douglas county Nebraska court seeking 35000 dollars in a suit against Robert J Wynne William Teeb and J Martin Miller claiming she was secretly married to US Senator Thomas C Platt at the Fifth Avenue Hotel on November 9 1901 A marriage certificate and letters she says were from Platt were introduced in evidence Platt denies the marriage existence and a later settlement of ten thousand dollars is noted
Witness Miss Wood recounts a secret marriage claim to Senator Platt, a gift certificate evidence, and a back of a photo inscription. She testified to staying three days at a hotel and details about love letters, separations, and plans to marry. The defense introduced a legal petition and correspondence from lawyers regarding the alleged marriage promise.
Disease insidious and hard to recognize until advanced. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised to prevent fatal outcomes if taken in time. Names H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz appear as endorsers or distributors.
F. J. Burdett urges attendees to join the Brown Dollmeyer event in Freeport, inviting locals to celebrate with a citywide gathering on July. The notice hints at preparations and community pride surrounding the occasion.
Spokane convention splits over district delegates to Denver. Back county delegates push local option on liquor but lose in platform committees. The convention backs William Jennings Bryan for president and calls for tariff revision limits on trusts initiative referendum postal savings banks and gun safeguards for bank deposits by government or states.
Phillip MM Gundlach a millionaire and one of southern Illinois' wealthiest men dies from Bright's disease. He was president of the Gundlach Drill company and served as a director of several banks.
Washington on May 19 Senator Burrows who was chosen as temporary chairman of the Republican national convention said his visit was purely jovial and not a political maneuver. He noted his role amid discussions about Taft and party dynamics.
Chicago press reports the standings and daily results across the National and American leagues. Key figures include Pittsburgh 22-13, Philadelphia 78-70, New York 25-18-12, and St Louis 18-9-18, with numerous game notes and battery lines.
In London Tit-Bits a wife reassures her anxious husband not to let a small debt spoil newlywed bliss. He frets about the cost, she urges calm and kindness.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is recommended for women and children due to its mild action and pleasant taste, seen as preferable to harsher purgatives. A booklet and sample are available at H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkupz.
Joint league rules in February add two major changes. Pitchers may not soil the ball before delivering it, with enforcement by umpires. A sacrifice hit now earns a batting credit when no one or only one out, affecting batting averages and time at bat.
Pete O’Brien settles at second base for Minneapolis after a Cleveland swap involving George Nil s. Christopher travels from Colon Panama to try out in the Virginia league with Roanoke. Jake Beckley keeps slugging for Kansas City. Rockford releases Cox and Mathieson and signs Bates. Andy Oyler plans to join the Millers at Columbus. Joe Wood shines for Kansas City with Monte Cross weighing him into the rotation. Daley released to Terre Haute and likely to boost the Tots. Walter Frantz seeks play with Enid after a swap from Louisville to Trenton.
Clark Griffith praises Moriarity as a top first baseman next to Hal Chase. Cy Young starts the opening game for Boston for the eighth straight season. Eddie Collins reports to Connie Mack after leaving Columbia. St Louis refuses Baltimore’s $2500 cash bid for Joe Yaeger. Seybold recovers from leg injury and jogs. Raymond of St Louis struck out 350 in 50 southern league games last season. Dan Brouthers says Tad Jones of Yale is best catcher after Kling and Bresnahan. Coombs impresses as an outfielder and fills Seybold’s spot. Pitchers with spit balls may lift hitters hitting .250 to a wonder. Giants expect Snowgrass to be second catcher by season end. Pastorius evaluated as odd but formidable when right.
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