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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
2
A doctor recalls the worst eczema case in 40 years, lasting six months. A baby born with severe skin disease was wrapped in silk and carried on a pillow as blood oozed from her body. Now she is perfectly cured.
A Virginia father recounts his infant daughter's severe skin ailment, eight soap bars and three ointment boxes used, and a diagnosis deemed worst in forty years. He credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with saving the child, now nearly three, after years of suffering and medical doubt. He offers the Cuticura line as a cure and seeks the free skin disease book.
Matthew B Marvin executor for John Wareham wills sale of real estate in Freeport Stephenson County on December 1 1908 at 2 pm at courthouse front door. properties include multiple lots in blocks 30 3 Izier and Arcade Additions fronting Spring Walnut Jefferson and other streets with several dwellings and rental income. cash with reasonable credit balance due at deed. executor may reject bids. For more information contact M B Marvin executor.
Dakota tales record visits and anniversaries across Lena Mich igan and surrounding towns. Mrs Houser and Mrs Templeton visit relatives while families such as Wagner and McElbiney host gatherings. Local pupils earn perfect attendance, and the Senior Cristian Endeavor elects officers. Peter Wolf and Ada Zettle are noted for family milestones and social calls dominate the week.
Cedarville news from December 14 reports light snow and desire for more for sleighing. A K of G hall entertainment on December 16 features Miss Ella EK Koethe impersonator with Miss Bernice Morehouse on violin, part of Glazier Lyceum Bureau. Local residents include updates on Uncle Billy Bruce Ira B Taft Mrs Cassie Cromley Meda Hall Rev James Benson Stanley Bruce and Ethel Nafe wedding plans William Weick Jr. A hunter injures a horse belonging to Win Hutmacher. Aunt Maria Clinaman turns 90 with a large birthday dinner. Sam I Reamer completes a barn. John Hubler visits from Hooper Nebraska. Henry Dunbar and wife stay with Myre Sam W Frank. Dunbar formerly known as Sarah Philby.
From Our Own Correspondent Lloyd Stamin and family visit McConnell for weeks while Miss Neva Gillitte from Belleville Wis enhances local social ties. The Brundage and Klontz sale drew a large crowd with good prices, and J Leid's sale near Belview attracted several locals. Dr Kober’s drug store promotes Christmas gifts after a Chicago buying trip. R N A provided refreshments at the sale. Sam Jordan returns from Pennsylvania visiting relatives and old friends. Union Sunday school is making progress.
The M W A held an officer election naming Georg Huber as V C Henry Reiter as W A and W J Wachlin as clerk others chosen include F B W Sturm doorkeeper Mas Splinter center J Stabenow man W Stabenow and A F Kober C P The group then enjoyed a post election treat. Local notices mention visits and a Christmas program at the school with songs recitations and a tree on December 22 inviting all to attend and bring presents.
Red Oak notes show a postponed Mystic Workers program due to sickness. Jacob Ditimar entertained Nora guests last week. Fred Turner visited here Sunday. Teachers Institute attendees Kate Rigney Anna Kottman and Mary Elsesser attended Cedarville institute. Mr and Mrs J I Lynch moved their woods to Rockford to reside. Twenty six young ladies hosted a granite shower for Ethel Nate ahead of her marriage to William Wreck, with best wishes expressed.
Pleasant Hill reports a cold meeting with few attendees for the Wad Dams Telephone Association. An estate appraisal team finished the Henry Van Sickle estate valuation in Lena. Local notes include Andrew Kratzer finishing shredding corn, a broken buggy incident involving Oscar Fowler, Mrs. George Holmes celebrating her husband’s 73rd birthday in Lena, and hunting by Otto Shultz and John Sweivel. Anna Murphy visited Lena and later traveled with her granddaughter.
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