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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1905

Page

4

Savanna Fortunes Swept Away in Tragic Case

Evidence presented at the coroner's jury portrays Bothwell Pulford as a financially ruined man, a drug addict and a suicide candidate, when Daniel Berry was murdered. Pulford's misdeeds and debts may ruin others as his stores and homes mournfully close. Mrs. Pulford gains little as Berry’s widow becomes an heiress to debt.

Chinigo Savanna Bothwell Pulford Daniel Berry Daniel 5 Berry Pulford Electric Light G. W. Johnson The Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias Edwin Koch Chicago

Social Circles Plans Grand Ball for Eagles Anniversary

Plan for Freeport Aerie No. 079 Fraternal Order of Eagles to observe its anniversary with a grand ball at Germania hall on Thursday night June 1. Committees include reception door entertainment decoration and arrangements with Harris' orchestra to provide the music. Afternoon party at Mrs Hanke and Mrs Rh K Best hosted with floral decor and lunch. Court of Honor euchre party at Knights of the Globe hall with prizes awarded to several attendees.

Freeport Aerie Order of Eagles Germania Hall Focal Netic J. G C. Kiefer J. A. Poling CG. J. Dittmar Edward Branen George Brokhausen Willard Bow Ali, Hanke Rh. K. Best Auehre Hanke Stephenson Street George Blust J. F. Pair GC. F. Hildreth Court of Honor Knights of the Globe Hall John Ray J. M. Sxoller Wilcox Denton Sarah Knapp Long

Sued For Marriage Fee In Old Court Filing

An 1810s style note outlines Cooney Shelhouse paying a one dollar balance to ex-justice Browne Armour for a marriage ceremony performed years earlier. The dispute ends with Cooney settling the bill, expressing regret at the outcome and claiming he is now more solidly spliced than ever. The column also credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve via Hannah Plant for relief from sores and advertises a May 30 travel sale for nearby routes.

Cooney Paradise Hannah Plant Little Rock Ark Bucklen Joseph Emmert

Freeport Loses Two At Oshkosh In Slugfest

Freeport baseball team dropped two games at Oshkosh. First game 6 to 3, second 17 to 6 after Freeport walked off the field amid umpire dispute. several players hurt, team in poor condition. Beloit, Green Bay, and Oshkosh standings noted. next game scheduled with Green Bay and La Crosse shutout by Belore.

Oshkosh Freeport Beloit la Sroske Green Bay Whe PC Tin Crosse Dee Eee Watsou ATL Oshkosh Y Bt Malyen

Market Report from Cucaco Stockyards May 27

Today's closing quotations show cattle ranges from good to prime at 3.50 to 6.40, stockers from 2.75 to 5.00, hogs 11 000 steady, mixed butchers around 5, and sheep about 5 to 8.50 with 20 000 head noted in turnout. ad highlights a digestive health product.

Cucaco Union Stock Yards

Decoration Day plant sale postponed to May 20

Decoration Day sale announced by Sou Bauscher Jr at 4 Chicago Street. Plants will be kept in pots for cut flowers of all varieties. Orders to be placed early, with thousands available on Monday May 20. Greenhouse phone sog 52d ln, two phones listed as 374 and unspecified.

Sou Bauscher, Jr Chicago Street

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