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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1868

Page

4

Graduating Exercises at Freeport High School

The Freeport High School graduation exercises drew a large turnout with a tasteful floral setting. The program included music, speeches on Education in America, Our Life Works, Dreams, and an address by H. F. Aspinwall, followed by diploma presentations and benediction.

Freeport High School America John Black Maggie Tierney Ella Sherbondy Mary Stoskopf Suzie L DeForest Jennie E. Tarbox Nature Lillie Clark Jennie Stoneman Ella Sweet H. F. Aspinwall F. W.S. Brawley C. G Freeport Cornet Exchange Street Exchange Galena Galena Street Rockford John R. Porter E. C Rockford Cornet Adams Street Stephenson Street Stephenson J. W. Shaffer I. W. S. Brawley Ireeport Commandery Sir Knight Rev F.A. Read VY. E A. Guilbert Iowa Saint John the Baptist Knight Guilbert Grove F. A. Read Freeport Commandery No. 7 Howard House J. W.C. Fanner Treeport Commandery EFC EL. C J. W. Shatter J. E. Maan

Slender Slander Suit Overshadows Local Business

A heated slander case between Edward Zapf and Mayer is recounted with rhetoric about weight marks on barrels. The defendant admits mismarking barrels, seeks apology, and accuses local press of biased reporting. The piece frames the dispute as an attack on a neighbor’s reputation and business.

Edward Zapf Mayer JovnNa Resson

Stanbrough Not Guilty In Warren Murder Case Acquisition

A two year old Warren murder case ended with Stanbrough acquitted in Winnebago County court. Evidence included a found whip end, a body with head injuries, a twisted apron, and shoe prints matching Stanbrough. Prosecutors Jirazee Ingalls and Smith led the case. defense by Clending and Poster.

Stanbrough Warren Winnebago County Rockford Register Wis Daviess County Winnebago C. M. Jirazee Ingalls Smith Galena Clendening Poster Chivago

Potato Bugs Cause Countywide Complaints

Complaints spread over parts of the county as potato pests menace crops. Previous remedies have been published but impractical for large farms. Without a workable cure soon farmers may have to abandon potato cultivation entirely.

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