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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
2
Reports from Indiana and New Jersey recount renewed offers to fund a search for Mrs. Gunness. letters claim she is alive near Eaglewood Cliffs New Jersey and may be traveling toward a steamer bound for Germany. Officials note possible sightings and suggest she sought new victims while others question a judge’s involvement.
Baltimore May 29 The committee on the episcopacy reported the assignments of bishops to various episcopal residences adopted by the subcommittee near midnight The list includes Boston John W Plamiilany Buenos Ayres Frank M Kristel Buffalo Peli W Kerry Chattanooga WHEGn F Anderson Chicago William fe Mc Dowell Cincinnati Dravid TE Mbuore Denver Henry Wo Warren Foechow Ching W 8S Lewis New Orleans Tate Thomas BB Neeley New York Tesnitel AL Groadsett Ok Ethers City Oisha Willin OA Ktrevie Chaatdia Neb John de Nuelson Pekim Kina James Wy Dashford Paradelphian Pan Tourther 2 Wilsom Worthind Oye Clues W Smith St Louis Ma Penry Spell iyer St Pavel Mita Robert Mein tyre San Brageisea Cab Eadwin HH Hughes Washingcoan Barb Creustons Zurich Switzerktod William Bert
A special dispatch from Nikolst reports a New York to Paris train mishap on the Siberian railroad line. An express trap caused a car to plunge two hundred feet down a precipice after ballast subsidence. German signal indicated a sixty delays at Nyon.
A parish notice requests the person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing to buy a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar from H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
The Horseshoe cafe will be closed tomorrow morning for several days due to extensive repairs and decorating. Announcement of reopening will be made later.
Marion Grey an agent of Cupid and broker in matrimony was sentenced to one year in the bridewell by Judge Landis after a rejected appeal to set aside the sentence or obtain a presidential pardon. Grey sought to remarry her first husband Milo Piper and argued for clemency. the judge refused, stating only the president or a higher court could alter the sentence.
Regular session notes aldermen present except McGavean. Minutes from April 6 and 13 read and approved. An ordinance to paint poles citywide presented and adopted on roll call. Bailey avenue grade petitions referred to streets committee with city engineer. Bills approved including alley work and court costs. Electric light petition for Henderson and Taylor avenues introduced for consideration.
Berlin May 26 Rev W Jones and family of Davis called on friends Friday John Smith and family of Da kota passed through here Sunday T Lincoln and family visited at the home of W Wolfe and wife Sunday Miss Laura Keller of Ridott spent Sunday with her friend Miss Elsie Switzer Miss Alice Johnson entertained a few of her Freeport friends Sunday Mrs Warren of Kalamazoo Mich is visiting at the home of T Lincoln There will be memorial services next Sunday evening at this place Ed Bike of Cedarville called on friends Monday Geo Borger is on the sick list Mr and Mrs H M Spelman of Shannon spent Sunday with relatives Mrs s T R Niblo spent Friday in Freeport Any Deery called on friends Friday
From Bolton May 25 our correspondent reports the Presiding Elder of the Peruport district preached and led a quarterly conference. Rev Alten returned from Blue Hill Nebraska where his wife and daughter stay. The Woo rh UU will hold a monthly meeting at Mrs Carris Sheetz’s home Wednesday afternoon.
Gur GaAwh Correspondent notes Mrs Albert Hiesensier Mrs Gilman Mrs Plash Ella McLain and Mrs Flugel were passengers to Freeport Friday. Mrs Edward Brady of Freeport visited her parents F C Bacon and wife. Mrs J Turner township Sunday school president attended the Dixon convention. Mrs W H Shous of Freeport also mentioned.
Friday spent with parents Mr and Mrs J Death. Mr and Mrs Eugene Moellenberndt of Freeport visited at Mr and Mrs Z T Turner. Miss Hulda Nolting of Freeport visiting Mr L Rk Wagner and wife. Shingling done for C Beard and I C Bacon. Children’s day at U B church June 7 with program. Norma Fre visiting Freeport. Mrs Frazer was a passenger for Freeport. Herman Prasse married to Miss Osten of Freeport. ceremony by Rev Holke. Art Best and daughter Theo of Lexington Neb visiting J W Winters. Mrs Will Staderman to Lena. R Harris of Chicago called on relatives. Z T Turner spoke on How to Conduct an Up To Date Sunday School.
A compact timeline notes events from 1643 Union of New England colonies to 1907 burial of Mrs Meinskey widow of President Meinskey. It lists Sackett’s Harbor defeat 1818, Josephine’s death 1814, Rideau Canal opening 1882, Grouchy’s death 1847, Wisconsin statehood 1848, Scott’s death 1866, Motley’s death 1877, and the Texas Spring Palace opening, among other dates and births.
McVicker's crowding for the Chicago created farce Brewster's Millions now in its fourth week. Edward Abeles and Edith Taliaferro headline with Chicago favorites in the cast. The plot tracks Monty Brewster’s bid to spend 1,000,000 in a year, drawing steady acclaim and a 94th consecutive week next Monday.
Advertisement touts Mi o na Stomach Tablets as a cure for weak stomachs and indigestion. W. C. Worrell of the Lake Shore Railroad cites a fifteen year stomach trouble relieved after two boxes. Sold by Wm F Jungkunz with a 450 cent box and a money back guarantee if Mi o na cures.
Brigadier-General Winfield Scott Edgerly, commander of the Department of Dakota with HQ at St. Paul, is honored on his 62nd birthday. Born May 29, 1846 in Farmington New Hampshire he rose from West Point graduate to colonel in 1908 and served in Indian wars the Spanish-American War and the Philippines before taking current command last March.
Kidney complaint kills more people than any other disease. This insidious condition seizes the system before recognition. Foley's Kidney Cure will prevent fatal disease if taken in time. H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
For the balance of this month Blickensderfer Mfg Co on the second floor in Chicago will sell rebuilt machines including No 78 at 35.00 and No 4s at 17.50. These machines are guaranteed to be right in every particular. T S Marvin, mere oydweeks.
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