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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1907

Page

4

Bother Supervisor Faces Persistent Poor Relief Demands

In Freeport Supervisor Bauscher, tasked with aid to the poor, faces daily applications for assistance. Many claim illness or hardship, but some are said to exploit charity. a recent case involved a man from near Dubuque who sought hospital care and a ride to Chicago, then Rockford, after a night’s lodging and meal. The county board also discussed expanding the clerk of court vault to house growing records, and pension examinations will occur in early January.

Bauscher Freeport John Ifali Boucher Dubuque Chicago Rockford Board of Supervisors O. E. Stine Committee On Public Buildings Stine, Thompson Felts Bruce Dee John Dickinson & Co Rice

William P. Dillingham Birth and Career Highlights

William Paul Dillingham, twice elected to the U S Senate from Vermont, was born in Waterbury on December 22, 1835. He studied law with Matt Carpenter, was Vermont's state attorney, civil and military affairs secretary, a legislator, tax commissioner, and governor before serving in the Senate. He also promoted education and temperance throughout his public life.

William Paul Dillingham United States Senate Vermont Waterbury Wisconsin Matt H. Carpenter Peck TSSS Dillingham

Miss Cooper Visits Princeton Friend Miss Burrell

Miss Cooper of Princeton is spending a few days with Miss Burrell, enjoying a brief stay and social visits in town.

Miss Cooper Princeton Miss Burrell

Real Wonderland of South Dakota Mines and Wonders

A Missourian home scene at Mound City reports a serious lung illness that nearly killed Tierson. Mrs Clapp credits Dr Wing's New Discovery with saving his life by halting exhausting coughing spells. The ad promises cough and cold relief for throat and lung troubles with a guaranteed outcome and a free trial bottle.

South Dakota Mound City Db. Clapp Tierson Mrs. Clapp Dr. Wing Joseph Eimimert

Public Speaker Interrupted by Cough Cures Mentioned

A public speaking event was disrupted by coughing. Advertised cures claim Foley's Toney and Tar prevents pneumonia and consumption, with a yellow package and no opiates. Names TH, J. Moogk, and Win. I. Jungkunz appear in the ad copy.

Foley J. Moogk Win. I. Jungkunz

Coming events and shows listed for December and January

A long list of social dances lectures and performances dated December through January. Items include Prof. Fred R. Dawson social dances at Lexington hall, a First Presbyterian church bazaar, Governor Deneen speech in Freeport, Germania society Christmas party, Mid Winter ball, high school dance, International Association of Machinists dance, theatrical shows like The Redemption and The Man of the Front, and the Freeport College of Commerce term opening. Names appear repeatedly for Dawson and various venues.

Fred RE. Dawson Lexington Hall First Presbyterian Church Deneen Freeport Pred R, RE. Dawson Germania Society Fred R. KE. Dawson International Association of Machinists B.oof R.T Masonic Temple Freeport College of Commerce Fred BR. E. Dawson County Institute

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