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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1905
Page
3
All branches of music both instrumental and vocal are at the Conservatory of Music. Call at 401 Wilcoxon Building for the catalogue. October 28. tf
Anton forecasts warmer December weather with higher temperatures and few storms. He predicts the 1906 corn crop will be 26 percent below 1905, with uneven losses across regions due to floods and droughts, urging farmers to hold back corn for the 1906 markets and to seek higher corn prices for top grades.
For coughs and colds no remedy is equal to Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. It is different from all others better, because it expels all cold from the system of acting as a cathartic on the bowels. Affords immediate relief in Croup, Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough, etc. Children love it. Sold by all druggists.
Carl C Countryman, noted for his oratory across many states, will address men at the YMCA tomorrow afternoon at 3:30. The speaker is known as a fluent and capable public orator in regional civic circles.
An announced lecture titled The Hirth Mark will be given to a large male audience with high ideals. The speaker pledges no admission charge and urges all men to attend.
The soothing salve applies to piles sores and boils to subdue pain quickly. It draws out inflammation reduces swelling and acts as a rebefacient aiding blood flow to diseased parts for lasting relief. Sold by all druggists.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women suffering bearing down pains and related feminine disorders. It claims health return and happiness upon use, cites a testimonial from J Wesley Rhine of Woodbury NJ, and offers free consultation and mail order for the People's Common Sense Medical Advisor with stamps for the book.
Chronology lists key events: 1632 John Cotton dies in Boston. 1688 James II flees to France. 1747 Boston fire destroys colonial house and records. 1783 Washington delivers commission to Congress at Annapolis. 1795 Henry Clinton dies. 1805 Joseph Smith born in Sharon Vermont. 1816 Bible societies banned in Hungary. 1882 Mexican Civil War ends. 1841 assassination of Sir William MacNaughton at Cabul. 1861 Roumania created by union of Moldavia and Wallachia. 1874 Hoosac tunnel turned over to Massachusetts. 1884 Mackay Bennett cable opened. 1894 Mrs William Waldorf Astor dies. 1901 William Channing dies.
Miss Mary Sullivan returns from Normal to visit her parents over Christmas. Lemuel Bourne of Amboy dies suddenly yesterday. Miss Matilda Williams comes home from Chicago Kindergarten College for Christmas. Miss Helen Taggart returns from Rockford College to stay with her mother over the holidays. Fred Luckerman returns from Des Moines to visit his parents. Stephen Rigney comes home from the University of Wisconsin for Christmas with his parents in Scioto Milla. Terrill Steenrod and Harry Kruse home from Wisconsin for the holidays. Walter Vantsmeier and Oscar Hively return from the University of Illinois to visit parents tonight. Oscar Heard returns from the University of Illinois for Christmas with his parents. Miss Alfreda Voight and Miss Alberta Gale come home from DeKalb Normal for Christmas. Melville Schaub, Charles McCool and Arthur Clermont return from University of Illinois for Christmas. Elmer, Alfred and Miss Laura Hoefer come home from the University of Madison for the holidays.
South Royalton Vermont December 23 Special One hundred years ago today Joseph Smith founder of Mormonism first saw the light of day in Sharon village. In commemoration a granite monument was erected at Sharon though Mormons are few locally pilgrims come from Utah New York and elsewhere to honor the Mecca. Joseph Smith died at Carthage Illinois June 27 1844.
Amusements note previews two Grand Opera house showcases. On Monday afternoon and night viewers see For Hearth and Home a sunny south romance praised for charm and tropical mood. Tuesday night features Cousin Kate with Virginia Drew Trescott whose society comedy success toured New York and London.
Rich ard Carle presents The Tenderfoot a western life opera comedy at Grand opera house on Wednesday night with Oscar L. Figman and Ruth White in lead roles. Critics in Chicago hail Figman as revolutionary in Professor Pettibone and praise White's soprano in Marion. The cast runs nearly seventy with Jethro Warner Fred Nailey and others. The production is described as delightfully American musically and spirited.
In Lena and Freeport many residents spend Christmas week visiting relatives. Misses Birdie Zaeger Mildred Halladay Maud Walton Lucile Baldwin and Sue L Wilson return or travel for the holidays. Families including Mr and Mrs Chas Thiele attend gatherings and attend a funeral in Freeport.
Richmond report says John Webb a miner from Winona West Virginia cut off his right hand with a blunt pocket knife while in religious excitement to ensure heaven. He was found unconscious near his home and later described how he severed the limb at the wrist and snapped the bone with his other hand.
A writer from Cearfoss Maryland recalls that consumption causes long torture for sufferer and family. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a swift cure after other medicines failed. The ad touts relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and pneumonia prevention, with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar and a free trial offer.
Springfield Illinois December 22 The board of equalization issued its report showing reductions in land and lot assessments across Illinois counties totaling 17,433 dollars and a net decrease of 1 443 810 dollars in town and city lots. Overall declines ranged from four to twenty percent by county with 18 828 667 dollars deducted and 1 393 056 dollars added.
An old classified-style advertisement for Christmas decorations selling roses carnations and greens in bulk. John Bauscher, Dr., advertises early ordering at Green Houses, 308 12th Street, Chicago, with two phone numbers and a price of 74 dollars.
Nervous debility and prostration from overwork and other causes promoted as Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28. In use over 40 years as the only successful remedy. Priced at $1 per vial or $5 for a special package. Sold by druggists or prepaid by Humphreys Medicine Co. William and Joho Streets, WL.
An advertising blurb promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a liquid cold cure that evacuates the bowels to drive a cold from the body. It claims effectiveness for coughs and croup and notes availability at druggists.
Jos Fifer begins a six season dance program at Knights of the Globe hall with weekly lessons every Wednesday night. The new series runs through mid December with continued instruction and social dancing sessions.
Senator Redfield Procter paraded reforms to aid a Vermont village hubbub while Adolph Kitzen, bishop of Straaa birg, issues another diocese wide edict banning priests from certain duties, signaling renewed church authority across the region.
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