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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1906

Page

7

Evangelist Hunt Targets Theatres In Revival Programs

The all day Hunt revival program limits dancing and card playing as Christian life distractions. Hunt argues no soul winner can indulge in worldly amusements, citing theatre exposure and stage life as first steps away from faith. evening services feature songs and sermons.

Evangelist Hunt Lawyer Hunt A. B. Davidson Henney Buggy Company Alex. B. Davidson Orlo J. Price R. C. Smedley Y. Mo C. A. Asa Freeport T. W. Davis Alex B. Davison C. N. Hunt Mr. Hunt Hull Sunday Minneapolis Christ Davidson

Tribute to Robert R. Hitt in Congress Remembered

A Washington correspondent lauds Robert R. Hitt as the most accomplished scholar in congress and a strong debater. The letter recalls his start reporting Lincoln Douglas debates in 1858 and highlights his long service from Paris to the Illinois delegation and his leadership on the Republican side. May his tribe increase.

Congress Washington Louisville Courier-Journal Hitt Robert R. Hitt Foreign Affairs Committee Harrison McKinley Ilinois House Tom Jones Fielding Congress of the United States

Mi O na stomach tablets promise restores health and appetite

Ad promotes Mi O Na stomach tablets as a remedy for fatigue, weak nerves, poor digestion, and headaches. It claims tablets strengthen all digestion organs, improve appetite, and restore health with continued use. Wm F Jongkunz sells a 60 cent box with a money back guarantee.

Wm. F. Jongkunz

Train delayed due to freight wreck on M. and St. L. road

Illinois Central No. 402 from Minneapolis arrived three hours and forty five minutes late this morning because of a minor freight wreck beyond Waterloo. A special train operated on schedule to replace the regular service. No. 42 arriving at 9:05 was on time with no delays to passengers.

Illinois Central Minneapolis Waterloo

A Miraculous Cure Promised By Electric Bitters

H M Adams and wife Henrietta Pa report a five year eczema case in their child deemed incurable. After using Electric Bitters the child showed marked improvement and was fully cured after seven bottles. Advertises as a modern blood medicine and body building tonic. Sold for 50c and 1.00 at Joseph Emmert's drug store.

H. M. Adams Henrietta Joseph Emmert

Bridge graft claims spark county inquiry in Jo Daviess

In Galena on Wednesday, A A Strauch urged Jo Daviess county to form a committee with neighboring counties to probe contracting practices for county bridges. William H. Shons of Freeport defended his firm’s bidding, arguing price rises stem from labor and material costs and that competition remains strong.

A. A. Strauch Chadwick Ill Chadwick Clarion Carroll County Board of Supervisors Galena Jo Daviess County Board of Supervisors Strauch Board of Supervisors Carrell County Ogle Whiteside Jo Daviess Jo Daviess County Carroll County Carroll the Democrat the Mirror Galena Tribune Free Shons Elgin Aoease Rock Run Township Lieving Great Combine County Bridge Committee Stra

Winslow and Co Offer Ladies Rubber Goods at Low Prices

Winslow and Co continue selling affordable rubber items including ladies storm or Tow cat rubbers at 45 cents and mems ties priced at 1.12.11.ld&wlw

Winslow & Co Mems

Petition Drives Postal Savings Bank Push Across States

Freeport and other towns join a two volume petition urging Congress to establish postal savings banks. Chicago’s Julius Goldzier leads supporters, with Illinois towns Freeport Bloomington Elgin Canton Pontiac Peoria Danville Chicago Shelbyville Decatur named among signers.

Washington House Boutell Chicago Congress Julius Goldzier United States Illinois Freeport Bloomington Elgin Canton Pontiac Peoria Danville Shelbyville Decatur Post Office Representative Overstreet Indiana Post Office Department Postal Savings Bank

McKinley Hosts Ginner Dinner for Col Lowden in Champaign

Representative William B. Mc Kinley of Champaign Illinois gave a Ginner last night in honor of Col Frank O Lowden member elect to Congress from the Illinois district created by the death of Robert R Hitt. The Illinois delegation and many other members attended a wholly social dinner. Lowden says he is getting along nicely in Washington and can find his way around the Capitol without a guide noting the challenge is locating the speaker's eye.

William B. McKinley Champaign Ill Frank O. Lowden Congress Tinois Robert R. Hitt Ilinois House Senate Chicago Chronicle Washington Capitol

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Featured By Advertiser

An advertiser promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea tablets priced at 86 cents. The notice is signed by Jos Emmert urging readers to consider the product for justice and humanity.

Hollister Jos Emmert

Fire Marshal Seeks Adoption of Leiben Chemical Nozzle in Dix on

Chief Fire Marshal Deitrich visiting Dix on meets Chief Rodemerer and city firefighters to promote the Leiben chemical fire nozzle. The brass charged device allows rapid replacement of charges, offering continued chemical or water stream attack. Manufactured by a Kansas City firm, it could be adopted by Freeport fire department. The city previously relied on Babcock extinguishers and removed chemical wagon tanks due to weight.

Deitrich Dixon Rodemerer Leiben Kansas City Rodemeyer Freeport Fire Department Babcock

New Cure For Epilepsy Promises Relief

Rural free delivery correspondent J B Waterman of Watertown C reports his daughter, once afflicted with epilepsy, has been cured by Dr King's New Life Pills and has not had an attack in over two years. Best body cleansers and life giving tonic pills are 25c at Joseph Emmert's drug store.

J. B. Waterman Watertown Dr. King Joseph Emmert

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