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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
9
A sermon extols character over wealth and status, arguing true worth endures beyond death. It asserts that real character leaves a permanent, benevolent impression on life, contrasting it with pretentious displays and envy born of material fortune. The piece invokes biblical imagery and the example of Christ to frame character as the only lasting good.
Mrs Jacob Hahn arrived from Morrell Kan to see her sister Mrs Neal Albee who is in poor health. Elizabeth Musser and daughter Laurine returned from Shan non ey. Miss Berdena Emrick came home from Chicago. Mr and Mrs John Otte visited the county seat. Giles Taylor a former Lena resident died at his daughter's in Union Town. Remains brought here and buried at Holley Grove. he would have been 100 if he lived another year.
An old proverb about the stolen horse is used to introduce Newbro's Herpicide as a modern remedy for baldness and dandruff. The ad claims germ theory, promises to cure dandruff, prevent baldness, and serves as a hair dressing and disinfectant. Sold by druggists with samples available by mail from the Herpicide Company in Detroit.
On Wednesday evening the Young People society of the First U B church will host a hard time program at 248 Lincoln Avenue. The varied program includes piano solos by Miss Leo Barnes and Miss Alverta Prall, readings by Miss Frances Diurling and Mrs Kelloges ty Be, vocal solos by Miss Myr Isaac and Miss Nethe Fry, instrumental duets by Mrs Miller and Mrs Mettlers, a brief address by Rev Norvell, recitations by Frances Bucenwood and Miss Helen Prail, comic selection by Mr J B Fenton, and a society prophecy by Dir E G Pratt. Members and the public are invited. a good time is assured.
Fireman George Mudder of the Wincie Central Amboy district sustained a severely bruised left leg while at work near Amboy yesterday. Mudder resides at 30 Madison Street and received treatment following the incident.
An advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a painless cure for constipation headache biliousness and related ailments. Sold for 25 cents at Jos Emmert’s drug store and claimed to avert dangerous surgical procedures.
Ladies are invited to send furs to the factory for perfect matching at a large price saving. George G. Luebbling of Central Dry Goods at 137 Georgia Avenue assures responsibility for the furs.
Eva Bartlett Macey and her company arrive in Freeport for an evening program at the Y M C A. The act promises a varied mix of popular and classical music, vocal and instrumental pieces, and engaging elocution. Doors open with ample seating, show starts at 8 15.
At a Y M C A meeting last evening Steenrod was elected captain as Freeport High School basketball players adopt a morning practice routine. The team, aiming to rebound after three narrow defeats, will travel to Dixon High School Thursday for a closely watched game highlighting the new training plan.
AMUrE s Morris Thurston Co opens at the Grand with a strong audience response. tonight features The Virginia Girl with free admission for ladies under the usual conditions. A matinee is set for Wednesday with Lena Rivers. Mystic performers and the La Delles dazzle with live animals and cabinet tricks. Buckeye rio, the Kelleys, and a lively Buck and Wing dancer headline a strong program, noted for originality and high class entertainment.
Old Santa Claus writes that he has received several Freeport letters from girls and boys some with no return address or insufficient postage. He notes some letters are dropped in mailboxes without stamps and he cannot pay postage. Letters without stamps will be sent to the dead letter office. Children are urged to write with care.
Leo F. Zetinski of 68 Gibson B&I Buffalo New York says he cured a severe cold sore with Bucklen’s Amica Salve. He applied once daily for two days and no trace remained. Sold with guarantee at Jos Emmery’s drug store.
A local exhibitor presents a fine collection of fancy articles and embroidery works, showcased as ideal and pretty Christmas gifts. Featured designer ELEN BRAKER displays pieces at 167 Stephenson Street, opening December 3.
Patrone asks the office to correct irregular newspaper delivery and ensure consistent service. The notice requests confirmation and actions to favor timely receipt of the paper.
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