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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1906
Page
4
Millinery sale offers 25 to 50 percent off trimmed and untrimmed hats over the next weeks. The ad pitches value and advertising through pleased customers, noting several hundred styles to choose from and urging early visits to secure best picks.
The United Commercial Travelers held their monthly meeting above State Bank with initiation of three candidates and a banquet at Troy restaurant featuring a roast pig. Close to fifty attendees enjoyed a musical program by Missera Oscar Wagner Edwin Rotzler and Robert Gibler, solos by A C G Kennedy, and a peanut walk prize won by Mrs. Matter with Mrs. Reiger second. A birthday surprise for Mrs. Elizabeth Matter led to a lively evening and a fine supper.
William O. Wright Jr., formerly of Freeport, married Miss Murdock recently in Salt Lake City. The groom works in the gas business in Salt Lake City.
A整理 of village events lists Culture club meeting at Harlem avenue with Miss Alice Beitzel. Various organizations announce meetings in Stephenson street Fifth avenue and other local addresses. Christmas and holiday store hours, charity events, cantata rehearsals, and social gatherings populate the week with planned attendances and dues payments.
An advertisement touts Hollister Rocky Mountain product claiming it purifies blood strengthens nerves regulates bowels aids kidneys cures stomach troubles builds up nervous force and prevents ill effects of overeating or tablets. Joseph Emmert is named in the appeal.
A Milwaukee police message reports a body found on Lake Michigan shore on Thanksgiving evening. Believed to be Joseph Dowling, former Freeport resident and saloon operator, now unconfirmed in Milwaukee. Dowling married in Freeport to Ida Lohr. a brother in Wisconsin is being sought. Officials seek disposition of the remains.
Galena grain dealers import large amounts of bailed hay from the west as native hay remains scarce. Farmers nationwide report insufficient supplies to last through winter. Jo Daviess County hay yield was less than half the usual, signaling a sharp shortage across the region.
Rockford Star reports that one dollar gas is likely to be discussed in Rockford as council members investigate and draft a measure. No decision has been made, but the issue is being framed for possible council consideration before month’s end.
The Savanna Journal notes many papers claim the champion corn husker title, but Charles Gilogly, employed by Charles Miller, husked 111 bushels. He had 73 by noon and 38 after rain halted work, totaling 111, challenging others to beat this mark.
Ushers at the Grand Opera house will present a minstrel show with proceeds donated to the house. Jerome Gibler is expected to be placed in charge and manage the production.
Madrid report says the Spanish cabinet has resigned today in a surprising political move. Details remain unclear as officials confirm the action with no immediate replacement announced.
H M Adams and wife Henrietta of Pa report a miraculous cure for their child’s five year eczema after using Electric Bitters. They say the boy improved after two bottles and was fully cured after seven, calling it the up to date blood medicine and body building tonic. Available for one dollar at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Chief of Police Sweeney reports a gang of forgers, likely two to three men, active past week in Rockford and possibly coming this way. They pose as Postal Telegraph linemen employees, target saloons or stores, and buy items payable to Chicago or Illinois Title and Trust. Forged drafts were used at banks, netting several hundred dollars before escaping.
G W Graham met with Third ward property owners to back a storm sewer plan. Little business was done as a subscription blank was prepared to gather signatures, with approval contingent on a majority of affected owners signing. Work to begin once sufficient support is secured.
The First Presbyterian Church mission class will meet tomorrow Tuesday in the afternoon at 8 o'clock at the parsonage.
Special sale offers slightly used pianos from 126 dollars with payments of 4 dollars monthly. Organs in high top cases with mirrors from 10 dollars and up with 2 dollars monthly. New pianos on flexible terms. Largest Freeport stock. Reference any bank in Freeport.
Two day only sale offers all wool blankets in plain white gray and plaids at big reductions. Monday December 3 and Tuesday December 4 mark the special Blanket Sale with discounts across the stock.
The Up-to-date Clothier announces a ten day sale with 10 percent off all suits overcoats and trousers to reduce overstock. Joan S. Harpster invites customers to buy first class goods at greatly reduced prices. Located at the shop identified by the signature.
The well known clairvoyant Madam Brunswick is at No 830 Chicago Street for a limited period with hours from 9 am to 9 pm. The notice emphasizes a temporary posting and the location for consultations during the stay.
A rental notice offers a seven room house with bath and facilities at 24 Walnut street four blocks from the courthouse. Contact phone numbers 3h and (eke I YREN'P for inquiries.
Winslow and Co advertises cheap rubbers including storm rubbers for women at 45c and low-cut women rubbers at 45c and men small buckle Artics at $1.00. Not guaranteed but described as very good for the price.
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