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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1908

Page

6

Attempt to kill Francis J. Heney erupts during trial

A gunman fired at Francis J. Heney as spectators fled. special detectives tackled the assailant and Heney, wounded, was laid on the floor. Heney remained conscious, asked for his wife, and hinted he might die, while assistant John O Gara tended him at his side.

Heney Hans Foley J. Wisketebill Ceame Charles Oliver John Foley District Attorney's Office Associated Press Tie John O'Gara

Doctor Arrives For Wounded Man After Shooting

Ruef and his two lawyers rushed from the sidewalk toward the courtroom when a shooting occurred. Dr J A Luchter arrived by Ruef’s car to treat the wounded man, who lay on a rug before ambulances conveying him to Central then Lane hospitals. Doctors Terry Moffit and Bunnell reported a bullet entering the right cheek and lodging near the left ear after penetrating the head.

Ruef Associated Iess Eheney Lane Hospital

Remembrance of a California West Career and Ruef Case

A garbled obituary recalls a man with a varied western career from Arizona to Oregon and California. It notes his move to San Francisco and involvement in graft trials and the Ruef corruption case, including Heney and Linked events.

San Francisco Novea Heney Flandy Dea Oregon Whrewelllis United States Mitchell Williamson Eather Ifevey Schmits Afrahamnef Fle Atforaney Langdon Ruef Boodie Hoard Ipsome Rudolph Spreckels William O. Burns United States Secret Service Lloney Board of Supervisors Rtuef Teal Freth Schnitz Schmitz Appellite Ruefo Aiter Blake Xiao Rueg

Dutch Order for Francis Bestowed by Queen Wilhelmina

St Louis November 14 David R Francis president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition company received notice from the Dutch consul that Queen Wilhelmina has conferred upon him the title of grand commander.

St Louis David R. Francis Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company Wilivhoina

Two Coopers Charged in Carmack Murder Case

Davidson county grand jury returns a true bill charging Colona Duncan B. Cooper his son Robin J. Cooper and ex-Sheriff John D. Sharp with the murder of former Senator E. W. Carmack in Nashville.

Nashville,Tenn Davidson County Colona Duncan B. Cooper Robin J. Cooper John D. Sharp E. W. Carmack

Personal notices from local column involve travel and visits

Raymond Hill spent the day in Chicago. Elmer Stockwell has gone to Dix for a visit. Bert Scott was a morning passenger to Chicago. G. W. Harvell was a morning passenger to Chicago. Mrs. G. W. Cheney has returned after a visit in Chicago. Ernest Stockwell has gone to Chicago on business interests. Miss Ruby Diefenthaler has returned after a visit to friends at Waddams Grove. Robert Blakeley of Star Lake Ta has been visiting friends in this city. Joe Marks was called to Michigan City Ind on account of the sudden death of his father in law Mr Jacob Meyer. Mrs. W. E. Brew and daughter Dorothy of Sycamore are guests at Mrs Elizabeth Brew 69 Galena Street. Miss Vida Bellman of Cincinnati Ohio who has been the guest of Dr A E Smith and a wife has gone to Davis Ia for a visit to relatives.

G. W. Harvell Chicago G. W. Cheney Ernest Stockwell Ruby Diefenthaler Waddams Grove Robert Blakeley Star Lake Joe Marks Michigan City Ind Jacob Meyer W. E. Brew Dorothy Sycamore Elizabeth Brew Galena Street Vida Bellman Cincinnati Ohio A. E. Smith Davis, Ia

Local Card Party And Rummage Sale Notices

A Tuesday afternoon card party is planned by L A to B of R T for November 17 at 2 30. The English Lutheran Ladies Aid will hold a rummage sale on December 3 and 5. Winslow Register notes F J Karlen owns a fine coon dog bought in Kentucky for 50 dollars and reports coon captures by Fritzy and others. readers are urged to check the Journal’s want column.

L. A B. of R. T Ladies’ Aid Society The English Lutheran Church Winslow Register F. J. Karlen Kentucky Fritzy

Work of Settlement Home October Report

Review of October at the King's Daughters' Settlement Home shows counts for calls 1 004, employment bureau 95, applications for help 55, reads and waits 99, and 148 girls and 117 boys. Multiple meetings 8 with 189 present, 172 hours housework, 186 mission duty, and 44 business calls.

King’s Daughters’ Settlement Laura Clark Settlement Home Industrial School A. B Mothers’ Club

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Vitality for Older Readers

Over fifty readers are advised that kidney and bladder disorders drain vitality. The advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy can cure such disorders and restore strength and vigor. Products listed by H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

Community Calendar of LomIand Events

A list of upcoming LomIand happenings from November through Decemberil including concerts dances lectures and moving pictures. Notable items feature Mrs Rose Lutiger Gannon Chas Lawyer and Prof Dawson with events at First Presbyterian Lexington Masonic temple and Masonite temple plus a harvest home party and charity balls.

Rose Lutiger-Gannon Comtralto Chas. W First Presbyterian Church Joe Fifer Harvest Lexington Hall D. A. BR Dawson David Beaton St Y Molders’ Union Masonic Temple Lexington Masonite Temple Patriarchs Militant St Margaret's Guild Amity Society Xeov

This Date in History 1524 to 1907

A list of historical events across years including Pizarro sailing for Peru in 1524, Maurice of Nassau born in 1567, Tampico surrender to Commodore Connor in 1846, a Trinity College monument in 1869, William J. Florence’s final stage appearance in 1891, Charles of Denmark named King of Norway in 1905, Boni de Castel lane divorce in 1906, and the third Russian Duma opening in 1907.

Maurice of Nassau Prince of Orange Tampico Mexico Connor Bishop Brownall Trinity College Hartford Conn William J. Florence Arch Street Theater Philadelphia Prince Charles of Denmark Norway Countess Boni de Castellane

Ministerial Association Meets To Discuss United Church Effort

The Ministerial association convenes Monday at 2 with Rev. H. L. Moore presenting a paper on The need of United Church Effort. The discussion will cover the topic in an up to date manner and ministers are urged to attend. Other matters will also be brought before the meeting.

H. L. Moore United Church

Butter Market Cornered by Shortage and New Chicago Rule

Creamery butter sells at 38 cents while the Elgin butter board fixes 20 cents, rising in weeks due to alleged shortage. Trade claims $10,000,000 in cold storage. one holder has $3,000,000. Chicago ordinance after New Year requires milk from cultured cows, threatening four-state butter business. Supreme Court case debates old storage producers’ right to confinement status.

Elgin Butter Board Sevral Chicago Busse Wisconsin United State Supreme Court

Freeport division officers elected at yearly agents meeting

A meeting of the Freeport division S C railroad agents elected officers for the coming year. L Backus of Dixon was named president with W J Morgan Rockford as vice president and J F Riordan Freeport as secretary. Attending officers included Mumma Forreston Morgan Rodford Lamboley Winona Lambert Madison Goff Bloomington and others.

L. Backus Dixon W. J. Morgan Rockford J. F. Riordan Freeport W. Mumma Forreston W.J. Morgan Rodford F. E. Lamboley Monroe Wis Heegres Winona L. L Lanbert Madison W. L. Pertreeport W. H Goff Bloomington

Three Twins musical to play at Grand opera house

vaudeville style note announces the musical comedy Three Twins to be staged Wednesday evening November 18 at the Grand opera house. The show ran five months in Chicago and months in New York, with faceograph effects and songs like The Yama Yama Man Boo Hoo Tee Hee Good Night Cuddle Up A Little Closer. Victor Morley leads a cast including Richard Bartlett George S Trimble Eva Fallon Maud Demarest Della Niven Bessie Clifford Florenz Kolb and others with a large chorus.

Joseph M. Gaites Grand Opera House Whitney Opera House Chicago Herald Square Theatre New York Boo Hoo Tee Hee Victor Morley Richard Bartlett George S. Trimble Eva Fallon Maud Demarest Della Niven Bessie Clifford Florenz Ko

Uncertain Speculation About Jane and a Rich Old Man

In the Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt, Jane is described as sharp tongued while asked about marrying for money. She quips that rising life expectancy and low mood among storks render speculation uncertain, adding a condition that she would wed a rich old man only if he is a bronic aeroplanist.

Jane

Gleaners on the Gridiron

A playful exchange spots the gleaners, an all female group, wandering the football field as they collect loose hair for sofa pillows, per the St. Louis Post Dispatch.

van Albert St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Dialog Fragment Sparks Honor in Automobiles

An ungrammatical quip about bravery in automobiles prompts Mrs. Chuggins to reply nervously while a Washington Star citation appears, suggesting a light moment in a column or feature.

Derby hat and tan shoes chat in dressing room

A whimsical dialogue between a derby hat tan shoes and a bat hints at daily plans and departure. The piece shifts to a Foley’s Hovey Tar remedy ad promising relief for throat irritation cough lungs and colds with a warning to buy genuine yellow package products.

Detroit Tribune Foley H. J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkunz

Ottumwa Clash Over Rev Sunday Controversy

Ottumwa leaders clash as Rev Billy Sunday and Manager J F Jersey trade barbs over sermons and a Grand Opera House production. Jersey cites morality concerns and offers to donate show profits if Sunday joins a charitable invitation. Mayor Phillips defends the city amid the debate.

Jersey T. J. Phillips Sunday Phillips

Winter Cough Remedy Promoted For Strong Lungs

Winter blasts, causing pneumonia, pleurisy and consumption will soon be here. Cure your cough now, and strengthen your lungs with Foley's Honey and Tar. Do not risk starting the winter with weak lungs, when Foley's Honey and Tar will cure the most obstinate coughs and colds, and prevent serious results. H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.

H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

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