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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1905

Page

6

Obituary list of old settlers in Freeport area

A long list of Freeport area residents and neighbors who died, detailing names from Mrs. Dante Reliman to Miss Susanna Wade and Captain C F Taggart, with birthplaces and years in the county. Entries note origins in Germany Ireland England and states across the U S, plus Civil War service. The list spans multiple towns including Freeport Lena Davis Ridott and Rock Grove, with ages ranging from under 60 to over 90, and occasional notes on arrival years in the county. It closes with an advertisement for a new illustrated catalog from the Freeport Conservatory of Music and a note about newspaper delivery price.

Dante Reliman Davis Thankful Buss Lena Sussex England George Shing Freeport Baden Germany Frederick Kracht Meehlenburg Thomas Yeoman New York State Thomas Wohlford Buckeye dJohn Auman Lincoln Neb This 46Th Reg. Co. G Nebraska Chas, Humphey Northampton County Kansas Mrs. Sheinmueller Henry Wingert Pennsylvania Michael Root County Limerick Ireland Julia Wachlin McConnell Catherine Osborne County Kildare John de Walt Canton Ohio David Stocks Eleroy Liestershire Barbara Haggedorn Cornela Ackerman Ridott Holland Holstine A. P. Goddard Franklin County N. Y John Vail Daniel Adamson Adam Miller M. Winters Fort Scott Jonathan Nettle The Lith II Jacob Sullivan Rock Grove Adams County Nelson Strong Michael Mosier Alsace France Mary Boals Buckeye Township Shere John Vergholte Prussia Louis Korn Bavaria Co.c Wm. W. Smith Regina Muhr H.C. Taft Oneco Township Henry Fritz Rockford August Kloepping J. C. G. Frisbie Silver Creek Township Hartford Conn Co. BE Geska Ackerman Gal George H. Tandy Groveland Mass Co. F Edwin James Flickinger Rebersburg Center County Fredecks Sieckmann Centennial Timois Louis Saenger James McCarthy Cork Wm. Matter Dakota Township Harrisburg Dauphin County James Folgate J. P. Byerly Northumberland County Benjamin Dornblazer Fredonia Kan Northampton 48Th Reg. III Sarah A. Carnefix Rock City Simon Koertner Erin Township Hiram Schlegel Bleroy Jonathan Stewart Sreepert Huntington County Co. I Reg. NI Daniel Leshy Waddams Grove Win Lestice Red Oak America Abner Hayes Uena Eliza Herb Jonathan Bart Union Township Jere Pattison Amsterdam Benjamin Shoemaker Lancaster Township Montgomery County Horatio Jones Franklin Ver Joseph Scott Waterloo Iowa Vergar Ind G. L. K. Scofield Chicago Patrick Finn County Carlow Joseph Ford Smith Sacketts Harbor Thomas Lucas Harlem Town Siip G. P. Kingsley Michael Ulrich Cedarville Jacob Williams C. F. Taggart Co. D Ill Sarah Kratzer Harlem Township Lebanon County Theresa Eberly Godfrey Vought Lucern County R. S. Sluiter Ridot Township David Lizer Hagerstown John Schwartz Hesse Darmstadt Susanna Wade Lancaster County John Shaffer Union County Wm. H. Fulton Dakota

Favorite Prescription claims cures and offers $500 reward

The advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription promises cures for Letucorrhea and Female Weakness with a $500 reward for any uns cured case. It cites a testimonial from Agnes Stebbings of New York and urges a trial, praising the medicine's health benefits and endorsing Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser.

Pierce United States Order of Good Templars Manuy Agnes Stebbings Eastetn Street New York City Tavd Sre Pest

Mechanic turned politician gains political clout

Tales mix humor and social snapshot as a former mechanical prodigy becomes a recognized figure in politics. A Vermont family memory prompts a hopeful note, while a detective notes Chinese gambling quirks and a headline from the morning paper hints at a notable author Sarath Kumar Ghosh slated for an American lecture tour.

Mayor Wins, Takes Over Springfield Works Controversy

In Springfield, Aug 80, Mayor Devereaux wins council vote to authorize municipal ownership of the works. Six aldermen switch from opposition, enabling the move amid tense council clashes and prior riots. Critics warn ward politics, while supporters hail a cheaper, broader public control.

Springfield Devereaux Wendy Pegrees Ole Hing Elayed Twyman

Balloon death case from St Louis era headlines

A dramatic report from St Louis details John Williamson’s death during a balloon ascent. He seized the parachute as the balloon rose, causing a fatal fall and challenging estimates of the ascent. The incident ends with questions about precautions and the aeronaut in charge.

Willams Che Merenaue Williams Pearly Wiliams

Warning to Mothers on Child Health in Summer Heat

A newspaper notice warns mothers to protect children from bowel troubles in hot weather. It prescribes castor oil and Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, urges fresh oil, and notes availability from druggists. Also lists services by Mrs. Hale and Michaud's method with a new phone number and address at 111 Stephenson St.

Chamberlain Hale Michaud White Stephenson St

The Grace of Experience and a Notable Remedy Claim

The text extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as superior to all patent medicines. It cites Mr Obe Witmer of Joplin Missouri praising its efficacy and notes druggists universally recommend and stock the preparation for bowel complaints.

Chamberlain Obe Witmer Joplin

Low round trip rates to Portland via North Western Lines

Travel advertises low round trip fares to Port land offered through North Western Lines for the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Direct routes or via San Francisco and Los Angeles with a 2 cent stamp requested for illustrated folder and full route options including side trips to Yellowstone and Alaska. Also mentions Aristotias quote, Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets price, sleigh painting and repair, Newman Sanitary Dairy Co contact.

Portland North-Western Lines San Francisco Los Angeles Yellowstone National Park Alaska

Free Ticket Offered For Stockholders Meeting

Public notice in Chicago dated 1905 offers free travel tickets to eligible stockholders of Sinois Central Railroad Company for the regular meeting on October 18 1905. Tickets valid for round trip from the registered address to Chicago and back, limited to four days before and including the meeting day, and only for one person per stock holding. Applications must be submitted by October 21 1905 to the President, with exact stockholder name and certificate details.

Sinois Central Railroad Company Chicago Thitots Syitch Nere Athols Central Railroad Company Central Railroad Chikday Aid Return M. Wau. Bruen Applivattom A. G. Hackstape

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