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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1907
Page
7
A village morning scene astonishes onlookers as a mule bearing U S on its hip passes an auto. Conk Hig recalls bringing two mules after the Civil War but wartime shortages forced drastic measures in 1886. The blindfolded mule was paraded aside as automobiles passed.
A condensed church notice lists services at multiple congregations including Magonic temple Embury Methodist First M B First English Lutheran First Baptist First Church of Christ Scientist First English Reformed First A B Church and Freeport Theological Society. It outlines Sunday schools morning and evening sermons and special events with times and leaders.
For ten years I was confined to my bed with disease of my kidneys. It was so severe I could not move part of the time. I consulted the very best medical skill but could not get relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended to me. It has been a God send to me. H. J. Moogk, Wm. F. Jungkunz.
Lena Aug 24 reports Mr and Mrs Richard Eustice of Elizabeth visiting J R Eustice. Grace Byers returns to Monroe. Miss Ethel Fogle to Freeport. Miss Bessie Kautenberger from Washington DC. Mrs J J Lunn and Mrs Homerick from Duluth and Rockford visit Gunsaul. Various locals Mr Frisbie Mrs Frisbie and Winifred Dawa travel.
Real estate transfers list several parcels including part 3 of 7 in Clark's third addition sold by illie F. Little to W. A. Hance for 6000 dollars. L. C. Janssen sells lots 4 and 16 in Huenketmeier's addition for 2500 dollars. Elmer G. Pratt and Robert Pratt convey parts of late blocks 6 and 11 in Knowlton's second addition for 2000 dollars.
An advertisement touts Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup with a positive guarantee to cure constipation headaches stomach trouble or indigestion. If it fails the manufacturers refund your money. Endorsed by H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jung kung.
Dissension arises as Elgin district resists restoring Freeport to its former boundaries amid Rock River conference discussions. Proponents argue better work under the old plan and closer presiding elder oversight. opponents warn of disrupted lines and urge a fair trial before further changes.
William M. Dietz editor of the Otsego Journal Gilbertsville N Y praises Dr King's New Discovery as the most popular remedy for coughs colds and lung and throat diseases It is guaranteed to never disappoint and available at 50 cents or 1 00 with a free trial bottle offered by Joseph Emmert druggist
Freeport Ell. 8-16d2w lists Photographic supplies including films plates paper and related goods offered by C. P. Guenther & Co Druggists in Freeport Ell.
The Journal reports Sheriff Milner and deputies left town with the jail keys, delaying prisoners’ hearings and drawing fire from Chief Silk. Milner denies the claim, saying jail keys remain secured and accessible only to him and his deputies.
An automobile from Chicago driven by Harry Disher and Ben Boyce arrived in Freeport then left for St. Paul aiming to break the Chicago to St. Paul auto record. The six cylinder Ford racing car holds the 24 hour Detroit record and is entered for Minnesota State Fair races.
Hon E W Chafin of Chicago will speak tomorrow afternoon on No Punishment for Crime and in the evening on Church and School A day of chalk talks songs and readings featured J R Barkley Haberkorn and Miss Ema Elnora Fry with Prof A M Thatcher and daughter.
The Keene Canning factory will begin canning this season's corn crop next Wednesday, necessitating additional workers for husking duties.
All members are requested to attend the morning service tomorrow to consider an important church business matter.
M. T. Lynch of Phillipsburg Daily Post praises Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs in his family, saying nothing is as good as it. H. J. Maogk, Wm. F. Jungkunz.
Friday baseball at Oshkosh saw Freeport led by Darrah’s ten singles and six two-baggers power an 7 to 1 victory over Oshkosh. Bubser pitched well for Freeport while Canners’ defense turned two double plays to stifle Indians as Fiske, Schoonhoven and Shaunnessy led the hitting with fifteen total bases.
Eau Claire won the first game of the series against Fond du Lac by timely hitting. Final score Eau Claire 9 Fond du Lac 3. Batteries Smith Saselbaum and Steele for Eau Claire Dunbar and Isaacs for Fond du Lac.
Wausau, Wis Aug 25 locals top La Crosse by outhitting them. Final score 3 to 0. Batteries Nagle and Pfrieder pitched well for Wausau.
Green Bay won the opening game of the series against Madison in brief, fast play. The star was Madison’s left fielder Schaub for notable fielding. Batteries were Stremmel and A Harnell for Green Bay and Theobald and Smith for Madison.
The Semi-Prog., managed by Kennedy and composed of local players, was routed 5 to 0 by the Chicago Union Giants at Taylors Park yesterday. Pecatonica Maroon pitcher Palmer delivered a standout effort amid poor fielding support, as many players were in their first game with the team.
A Sunday afternoon game at Taylor's Park features the White Sox against Crescents, two top local amateur teams. The Sox previously won a close first game, and the teams prepare for an 8 30 start with a listed lineup including Harris, Predo, Steffen, Meisenbach, Grant, Friedag, Waldecker, Kunz, Richter, Cavanaugh, and Dubs.
The TwiLight League schedules two fast games at Taylor's Park on Labor Day afternoon. Both teams will field stronger lineups and play one game each. Ticket sales are available through league captains.
Friends of J L Rogers learn he and his wife will stay in Freeport. He leaves Y M C A work due to its confinements and takes the Freeport agency for National Life Annuity Co of Jacksonville Ill. Rogers, former physical director and secretary of the Freeport Y M C A, led association work at Moline before health issues. Frederick D Rupe, VP and general agent, assigned the territory to Rogers, predicting strong results.
E D Alling ton of the Gibler orchestra played Thursday evening at Prophetstown with the Academy orchestra handling the snare drum and traps. He is an expert drummer and his performance was pleasing. Alling will play several times in Sterling over the next two weeks.
Frank Gilles, long time part owner, sold his interest in the Troy Cafe to Tra-Perry who recently bought the Billig interests. The business will continue under the same name, while GiNexs has no future plans.
Notice to school patrons states BH Raines superintendent will be in the office from two to five o'clock all afternoons next week for examination and classification of children and other business ahead of public school opening.
Advert says Foley's Honey and Tar relieves hay fever and summer colds by stopping difficult breathing and soothing inflamed air passages. Claims instant relief and warns the genuine product comes in a yellow package. HU. J. Moogk, Win. BF. Jungkung.
The Trades and Labor Council in Freeport outlines Labor Day plans for September 2 with twenty four unions assigned parade spots. Grand parade forms at South Third and Kishwaukee, speakers include J J Geraghy Rev O J Price and T O Collins, with athletic events and a bands parade to follow.
An advertisement asserts deafness results from blocked Eustachian tubes due to catarrh and claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure nine cases out of ten. The notice offers a $100 reward for any deafness case not cured by the remedy and promotes Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
In loving remembrance of our wife and mother who died one year ago August 21 1906 at Ridott. Relentless death takes the loved ones yet we hold her memory in our hearts. From husband and children we send these lines as we think of thee day and night.
Bluff resident G. Trays extolls Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the quickest and surest healer for sores burns wounds and piles. Joseph Emmert, a local druggist, guarantees the product and sells it for 26 cents.
The article outlines Sunday activities and Monday Old People's Day at Riverside camp meeting with memory rites at 8 45 a m, sermon by Rev W Schmus at 10 15, children's meeting at 1 15, German sermon by Rev W Klingbeil at 2 15, evangelistic service at 7 30, plus notes on attendees and a Salem quarterly conference.
The article asserts life spans can extend beyond current limits due to advanced knowledge. It identifies ages 50 to 60 as a critical decade for longevity and urges proper body care. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic to revitalize organs, guaranteed by Joseph Emmert at 50 cents.
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