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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1908

Page

2

Illinois Prohibits Livestock From Far Northeast States

Springfield announces Governor Denton issued a proclamation barring importation of cattle hogs sheep and other ruminants from New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey due to foot and mouth disease concerns. Disinfection rules apply to ships and trains. Dr J M Wright cautions human transmission risk contrasts with Pennsylvania experts. Michigan outbreak prompts further investigation. The Corn Show opens with Governor Deneen and Mayor Reese speaking. 102 counties compete. prizes total 25000 with top 2500 for best ten cars. Exhibit of game birds from Auburn highlights pheasants among the entries.

Springfield Illnois J. M. Wright Herbert Fox State Board of Health of Pennsylvania Michigan Dro Wright Cgovernor Auburn

Man Hunt Suspect Shot Three Men Near Boulder

Carlyle Illinois November 24 Alle Alton aged twenty five shot John TL Jd wards aged fifty and George Walker aged thirty five at their homes near Boulder They lie in a critical condition Alton in jail said I wanted to kill five men but I only got two He had been in asylum then considered not dangerous Walker had previously defeated him in a lawsuit Edwards held property as trustee to guard against spending He visited Edwards home fired on him then shot Walker in his residence

Carlyle Til Alle Alton John TL. Jdwards George Walker Boulder Alton Walker Edwuards Lis Guardian Edwards Vnd Walkers

Dively Disrupts Nuptials With Wrong License

William Dively visited the home of his intended bride Missy Magine Augustine with a hunting license instead of a marriage license, spoiling elaborate wedding plans. Guests began arriving as Dively, in a daze, explained the error from a Saturday incident and promised to try to obtain the correct certificate.

Vondation Wic William Dively Missy Magine Augustine Dively

Widow from Taylorville Weds in Montana

Bloomington, November 24. Mrs Phoebe Neola, a young widow, traveled to Montana to become housekeeper for Peter Wraud of Farwington. He proposed during their journey from the railroad station to his car. they married the next day. She now presides over a five acre Montana tract.

Bloomington Phoebe Neola Taylorville Montana Farwington Peter Wraud Mraud Marrige

East Alton man claims rare U.S. presidency assassin witness

Alton area report says S. Mennedy of East Alton vows to abandon cablms on presidents after noting he may be the only person in the United States to have been in the line of sight during two presidential assassinations. He recalls Kennedy near Garfeld when McKinley was shot and describes witnessing the chaotic scene and the crowd reacting.

Alton H. S. Mennedy East Cablms United States Garfeld Charles Guiteau Kennedy McKinsey

Charity Didn't Cover This Sin

In Chicago Thuy 2h a case involved Otto Lieberberg stealing goods worth 0 from a downtown department store. He surrendered twenty-five vests to an altar at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension. He was sentenced to Joliet Penitentiary for the theft and related church charity work.

Chicago Thuy Otto Lieberberg The Ascension Joliet Stelhap Wepiocs

Frightful Razor Stroke Leaves Neighbor Wounded

In Carona, twenty miles south of Pittsburg Washington, Hegexiah Servadler, a twenty year old carpenter, slashed his neighbor Birs Butts after a family quarrel. Butts, who kept house for Stradier’s cousin who lived nearby, had the lead severed in the attack. The dispute began between Stradier’s wife and Mrs Butty, escalating into violence.

Pittsburg Carona Here Butts Stradier

Queen Liliuokalani sails to visit major cities

Queen Liliuokalani, who arrived from Hawaii on the Mongolia, will depart for Washington with Prince Cupid Kalavioniole. She plans an eight month tour visiting New York, Boston, London, and Paris. The ex-queen says she does not press friends against the United States. Her income for life is reported at $17,000.

San Francisco Liliuokalani Hawaiian Islands Mongolia Cupid Kalavianiole Washington New York Boston London Paris United States Shy

Relay message to president from New York athletes

A message carried by 1,000 YMCA boys arrived in Washington from New York Monday at 4 p.m. by relay, reaching the president at 6:45 p.m. The relay team found the president resting after tennis. He praised the athletes, and will reply today.

Washington New York White House

Captain Patrick Henry Dies at 62 in Clarksville

Captain Patrick Henry a longtime official representative of the lever board of the Mississippi river died at his Clarksville home aged sixty two. He was a collateral relative of Patrick Henry of the revolutionary period and spent twenty years in Washington.

Clarksville, Lenn Patrick Henry Washington Lever Board of Mississippi River Efe

Heney Rapidly Recovers from Wound in San Francisco

Francis Q. Heney has recovered from wounds inflicted by Morris Waas and is expected to go to the country to recuperate within a few days. The report, dated November 24, notes his improving condition and plans for rest away from the city.

Heney San Francisco Francis Qt Morris Waas

Chicago Board of Trade Wheat and Corn Quotations

Chicago markets report today quotes for wheat and corn across near and deferred contracts. Wheat figures show opening high and low ranges with closes near parity, while corn lists December May and July figures with similar movement and bid levels.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Dee

A Finland Festival and Market News Brief

Market data on grains and livestock follow a Finnish festival vignette. Oats, lard and wheat prices shown with futures-like figures contrast with a cultural note on Midsummer in Finland where bonfires honor night and day. Paul Waineman's essay recounts a folkloric legend of Wholt and Amarik and the merging of sunset and sunrise.

Finland Paul Waineman Amarik

A Lesson From Nature

A Chicago Tribune quote features a stern instructor urging young gentlemen to abandon childish amusements and learn from nature. A student counters that rattlesnakes mature into more noisy displays, illustrating a satire of restraint and pride.

Chicago Tribune

The Devil Adaptor at Grand Theatre Opens Monday

Henry W Savage selects Oliver Herford to adapt The Devil an allegorical comedy by Franz Molnar for English audiences. Critics in New York Philadelphia and Chicago applaud Herford witty lines and humor. Mrs Savage presents a brilliant cast at the Grand beginning Monday November 30.

Henry W. Savage Oliver Herford Devil New York Franz Molnar Mr. Savage England

Hendersons Beauty Show Impresses At Bijou

A $10,000 beauty show at the Bijou yesterday drew applause as the new company premiered. The ten member group featured six principal performers and a new act that excited the audience with lively song and stage connection.

Henderson Bijou

Vaudeville changes brighten Bijou show in Freeport

Yarry Wright leads a shift to musical comedy at the Bijou turning away from pure vaudeville. The season will feature star acts under manager Henderson with new specialties and scenery, bringing a refreshed program to Freeport.

Y. Yaurry Wright Osd Bijou Henderson Oys Freeport

Kidney Remedy Mentioned in Medical Texts

A fragment notes a man with many ailments using a solvent and a preparation called hexamethylenetetramine. The substance is cited as a recognized medicinal ingredient and antiseptic for urine, associated with Foley's Kidney Remedy and listed alongside doctors H. J. Moogk and F. Jungkunz as authorities.

H. J. Moogk F. Jungkunz

John McCarty Son Expands Meat Market Reach

Local owner John McCartyson has purchased the Geo meat market at 43 Stephen Street and plans to welcome many new customers. The move signals growth as longtime customers and new shoppers are invited to explore the shop’s offerings.

Jess Geo Stephenie U-Mute

Best Ask For It Plymouth Flour Ad Phrase

Local trade note promoting Plymouth Flour by Lymouth Milling Co urging buyers to request the brand. Ends with a dated tag 10-28 and an unclear attribution.

Plymouth Lymouth Milling Co

Stukenberg Leads Local Methodist Brotherhood Election

A Galena Street merchant, A. J. Stukenberg, was elected president of the Brotherhood of Methodism, the merged Birat M. BE. church organization. Officers include F. N. Palmer as vice president O. J. ONeill secretary Walter Sanderson treasurer and S. Hoefer assistant treasurer. A rabbit supper is set for December 9 with proceeds aiding the Ladies Aid society to reduce church debt. Plans for winter racial gatherings will follow.

A. J. Stukenberg Galena Street Brotherhood of Methodism Brotherhood of St. Paul Birat M. BE F. N. Palmer O. J. O'Neill Walter Sanderson S. Hoefer Ladies’ Aid Society

Obituary of Mrs Meyers of Colerta in local paper

The Coleta correspondent reports Mrs Adam Meyers age 48, wife of local hardware merchant Adam Meyers, died Sunday at 5 am after a five day pneumonia. Funeral at Coleta Methodist Church tomorrow 10:30 am, Rev Hoffman. burial in Riverview Cemetery. Surviving: husband four sisters including Miss Evelyn Berry of Freeport, Mrs Thome of Dixon, Mrs Brown of DeKalb, Mrs Phillips of Irvington. one brother George Berry of Milwaukee. Also note: separate item from Sterling reports Herman Landheer found dead at Bell clothing store in the morning with no signs of struggle. death likely sudden.

Coleta Telling Standard Adam Meyers Evelyn Berry Freeport Meyers Adam Meyer Coleta Methodist Church Hoffman Sering Riverview Thome Dixon Brown DeKalb Phillips Irvington Iowa George Berry Milwaukee Wis Mr. Landheer

Notable Women and Civic News Across States

Mrs. C J Quigley of Dayton Maine has never seen an electric or steam car. Mrs Harvey of Augusta owns two Fippecas and Tyler Too campaign buttons. Louise Kelleher quit a St Louis stenography job after forty minutes to marry. Mary E Cheek of Toboso is the only regularly appointed woman rural mail carrier in Ohio, serving six years. Vera Wentworth, British suffragist, kept in Metloway jail for a day for cutting Vote For Women. Lou E Bacon heads a New York home for working girls at 230 East Thirty-second Street. Mrs Kirkwood of Iowa donates her late husband Samuel J Kirkwood’s library to the Iowa State Historical Society.

C. J. Quigley Dayton C. OF Uarvey Augusta Tyler St. Louis Louise Kelleher Mary E. Cheek Toboso Vera Wentworth Metloway Lou E. Bacon East Thirty-second Street New York City Epworth League New York Kirkwood Iowa Samuel J. Kirkwood Iowa State P Historical Society

Church Work Highlights In Maine Sunday Schools

In Maine the Sunday schools total 1,004 with 10,702 officers and teachers 35,567 scholars and 6,472 enrolled via the home department. The Interdenominational and National Association of Sunday School Workers at Norfolk Virginia reports great progress in lesson work. The Long Island Baptist Foreign Missionary Association cradle roll notes nearly $540 given for foreign missions last year. The Church union program offers evangelists and mission workers at its central training homes in Bandon with free board and lodging.

Maine Tnterden Andnational Association Norfolk Cesuan Baptist Foreign Missionary Association of Long Island Wee Missies Fits Central

Liquid Cream Balm for Catarrh Promoted by Ely Bros

Many catarrh sufferers report using atomizers and finding Liquid Cream Balm a convenient form of Ely's Cream Balm the reliable remedy for catarrh. It soothes inflammation clears clogged passages and aids natural breathing. Sold by druggists for 75 cents including spraying tube mailed from New York.

Ely Ely Bros Warren Street New York

For Sale Good maple stove lengths delivered citywide

For sale is hard maple wood sawed into stove lengths and delivered anywhere in the city. Contact by phone at 133 for details.

Cen Borman É Ca

Windom death shocks chamber of commerce

The treasury secretary William Windom collapsed and died during a chamber of commerce dinner in New York. Reporters present later noted the speech would have been delivered and documented the chaotic press rush to publish. Also included are tips on cleaning wallpaper with a flour dough method and guidance on paper care.

Wiliam Windom William Windom Concmerce

Winter Cough Cure Ad Promises Lung Strength

An old advertisement warns of an upcoming winter illness and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to cure coughs and colds, strengthen lungs, and prevent serious outcomes. Endorsed by H. J. Mee and Wm. F. Jungkunz.

H. J. Mee Wm. F. Jungkunz Piso

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