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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1908

Page

7

Remembrance of the 46th Regiment Reunion Voices

States Attorney Louis H. Burrell delivered the evening address at the G A R hall honoring the 46th Illinois Regiment reunion. Veterans recalled hardships and victories, praised comradeship, and discussed liberty and patriotism as the crowd shared reminiscences, songs, and a closing ode America.

G A. R. Hall 46Th Frye Burrell Miss Krop Miss Eells Miss Frazier Carrie Koehler America L. H. Burrell Jones Springfield Fort Donelson Vicksburg England Europe George Washington Abraham Lincoln United States Ilinois Fort Sumter

Skelley Rests Easy After Street Car Fall

A St Francis hospital report states Thomas Skelley, injured last Monday evening by a fall from a street car, spent a restful night and was improving as expected given the injuries.

Skelley St. Francis Hospital Thomas Skelley

Mrs Mary Lee Credits King’s New Discovery Cure

In Zanesville Ohio rural route 8 resident Mary Lee says her husband James Lee owes his life to Dr King’s New Discovery. She recalls his lungs were severely affected by consumption but the remedy restored his health. The ad promotes the throat and lung medicine with prices 50c and 1.00 and a free trial bottle at Jos Emmert’s drug store.

James Lee Zanesville Mary Lee Dr. King Jos. Emmert’s

Dissolution of Partnership at DuFour and Secker Agency

Public notice states that T. A. Secker has purchased J. B. J. DuFour's interest in the DuFour and Secker insurance agency. The business will be conducted individually by T. A. Secker. Secker will collect all accounts and pay all liabilities of the firm.

J. B. J. DuFour DuFour and Secker T. A. Secker T. A.’Secker Freeport

Oxford Shoes Sale at Discount in Footwear Department

In the Journal want column readers are invited to purchase oxford shoes at a 20 percent discount in the shoe department, E. W. 8-21dlw.

Oxford The Journal

Pioneer Spirit Shapes Freeport Old Settlers Day

A large crowd gathers for the Freeport Stephenson County Old Settlers reunion. Speaker Congressman Lowden lauds pioneer farmers, family life, and rural progress while recalling harsh winters, early schooling, and the rise of modern agriculture and infrastructure.

John the Baptist Imitule Freeport Stephenson County

National Hobo Reunion Plans Amid Riverview Park Fete

The National Hobo Reunion committee outlined September 14 to 20 festivities in Al Clifford with Riverview park hosting lounging zones and rustic furniture. They jokingly proposed strict rules for soap, beards, and work, while a Grand Exalted Ruler will be chosen from the attendees to preside over events.

Riverview Park Stothful Sam

Hobo Gathering Plans Framed With Parades and Feasts

A scanned notice outlines a multi day Hobo gathering with an inspector to verify bonade membership and expel those lacking proof. A grand parade with the Hobo National band follows a feast at Riverview park. An excursion to the city ends the event, with a return and disbanding in Maton.

Iron Mountain Riverview Park Hobo Auxiliary Club Sara Tt Te City Smqrb Coal Belt Electric Railway Edith Gatleres Clifford Tee Maton

Bucklen’s Archive Salve for sore feet and injuries

Local testimonial from W. Stome of East Poland Maine praising Bucklen’s Archive Salve as the proper remedy for sore feet heartburns sores cuts and all minor abrasions It is also recommended for piles The product is available under guarantee at Jos Ientwert’s drug store priced at 2 cents.

Bucklen Mr. W. Stome East Poland Maine Jos.ientwert

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