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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1909

Page

2

Cure by Cuticura for infant eczema in Boston case

A mother in Sheldon Ta describes severe infant eczema on her six month old daughter. after failed treatments from two doctors the eruption spread across the face and eyes. after using Cuticura remedies the skin cleared by the next morning and eczema entirely disappeared. she praises Cuticura soaps ointment resolvent and chocolate coated pills and notes frequent recommendations. July 18 1908.

Sheldon Potter Drug & Chem, Corp. de Protei Columbus Ave Boston Cuticura

Coming Events Calendar Highlights

Jan 1 a ball and card party by the BR Board at the Masonic temple. Jan 4 the College of Commerce winter term opens. Jan 18 14 Stephenson County Farmers Institute. Jan 26 a Commandery ball at the Masonic temple.

B. of BR Masonic Temple College of Commerce Stephenson County

Local Theatre Listings For January Circa 1910

A compact schedule lists December 81 and January 13 events by Billy Link and Vaudeville Co with matinee and night shows, January 3 Howe's Moving Pictures matinee and night, January 9 North Bros usual matinees, January 10 Howee's Moving Pictures matinee, January 12 Mason and Mason, January 18 East Lynn matinee and night, January 14 Under Southern Skies matinee, January 16 Quincy Adams Sawyer.

Billy Link and Vaudeville Co Howe Moving Pictures North Bros Howee Mason and Mason East Lynn Quincy Adams Sawyer

Simple Remedy for Ja Grippe Cures Coughs Quick

A short herbal remedy touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for grippe coughs that may turn into pneumonia. It claims to heal inflamed lungs and avert danger. The endorsement lists H. J. Moogk and Wr. F. Jungkunz as endorser names.

Ja Grippe la Grippe Foley H. J. Moogk Wr. F. Jungkunz

Business leader John Glenn to address Freeport meeting

John McGaw Glenn, secretary of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, comes to Freeport for the annual manufacturers and jobbers meeting of the Citizens' Commercial association. A seasoned newspaper man and former Chicago editor, he is praised for practical, no nonsense talk and proven leadership of a major national organization. Attendance is open to all local businessmen and those in nearby areas. Glenn was born in Fort Wayne and raised in Monmouth, Illinois, now living at 1131 Forest Avenue with a large civic and professional club background.

Freeport Commercial ‘Association John McGaw Cilenn Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Citizens’ Commercial Association Illinois Chicago Chicago Tribune Record-Herald Tribune Inter-Ocean Glenn Civil Service Commission of Chicago Hlinois Manufacturers’ Association United States L Illinois Moline Plow Company Arcade Manufacturipeg Company W. T. Rawleigh Company Stover Manufacturing Company Illinois Association Freeport Ft. Wayne Indiana Alnois Monmouth John J. Glenn Presbyterian Church Synod Fie Monmouth College Forest Avenue Evanston

A Program of Endless Variety at Grand Opera House

Lyman H. Howe's Life orama comes to Grand Opera House Sunday matinee and night January 3 with an extended, varied program. Highlights include Savoy France trip Rome Naples Ganges Benaras Australia and a 10 mile steeplechase Niagara birds and animals and physical phenomena. North Brothers company opens week January 4 with new plays scenery and electrical effects and a strong acting cast plus Chicago Ladies Orchestra pre curtain. Ladies free Monday night My Jim opening bill.

Lyman H. Howe Grand Opera House Savoy France Rome Naples Ganges India Benares Australia England Niagara Chicago Ladies Orchestra Jim

Jackson Estate Petition Seeks Letters Testamentary

Nita Jackson filed a county court petition in Rockford requesting letters testamentary under J. D. Jackson's will. The estate valued at $8000 per sonal property lists heirs at law Prudence J. Jackson Emma Bryan Mary Pettibone Line Day Ed. S. Jackson Nita Jackson Walter Jackson Chas. Jackson Mabel Rogenstiel Joe Wolfe Jackson.

Jd. DD

Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Quick Kidney Help

An old advert warns not to delay when kidney or bladder trouble begins and promotes Foley's Kidney Home Remedy as a cure for kidney and bladder disorders. The text includes a misread line about H. J. Moogk and appears to be damaged.

Foley Bright Foleys Kidney Home H. J. Moogk IRS M. Summers Box H. Notre Dame Ind U.S. A

Four Teams Bowl In Brunswick Tournament Start

A bowling league tournament begins Tuesday at the Brunswick with sixteen games planned. A team prize and an individual prize for the top scorer will be awarded. Teams: First Lobsters led by Joe Fifer with Edwin Selle Dudley Grove Al Scheldt Slim Wilkins. Second Drexels led by W C Kine Harry Dorman Elmer Kelley Blondie Ditzler. Third Brunswicks led by George Pfender John Serran Pat Wiegand William Schmid. Fourth Bright Spots led by Dan Carrick Henry Mahon Leftie Wiegand Charles Mackey.

Brunswick Joe Fifer Lobsters Edwin Selle Dudley Grove al Scheldt Ditzler Stauffer Brunswicks George Pfender John Serrin Pat Wiegand William Schmid Long Dan Carrick Henry Mahon Leftie Wiegand Charles Mackey

Baldness cure ad from Herpicide era

In olden times stagecoaches and hair tonics satisfied men as baldness seemed inevitable. The ad claims germs cause baldness and Newbro's Herpicide kills them, preventing dandruff and baldness. Sample offer 10 cents, drugsellers sell two sizes 50 cents and one dollar through Geo F Swarts agent.

Tey Newbro Herpicide Co Detroit Geo F. Swarts

Grant County Dominates Sioux Falls Corn Prize List

Grant County led Northern district wins at the Sioux Falls corn show, taking multiple prizes in Yellow Dent and White Dent varieties. Top earners included B. F. Paine of Lebanon securing first in Yellow Dent and White Dent, with several Milbank and Ipswich residents placing in the runner spots.

Grant County S D Sioux Falls B. F. Paine Lebanon J. W. Parmley Ipswich Garnet Brog Varnet Bros Milbank Ameden

Piano teacher Harriet M. Burbaug Advertises Studio

Harriet M. Burbaug announces piano lessons at Studio 86 on Grove Street. Lesson details listed include address near Suc Bt Mal le's, Galena and Van Buren streets.

Harriet M. Burbaug Grove St Suc Malle's Galena van Buren

Many Veterans Pass Away In Civil War Pension Roster

Illinois pension rolls show rapid losses among Civil War survivors. In the last year 2,296 pensioners were dropped, leaving 74,418 on the US pension roll in Illinois, including Civil War veterans and widows. Total payments reached 12,279,867.68 with Navy pensions at 1,065,068.88. Survivors of Civil War armies in Illinois number 44,869.

Army Navy Illinois Pension Department United States Pension Agent of Charles Bent Spain Department

Resignation Follows Riot at St Charles School for Boys

Gray Leddish house father and teacher at St Charles School for Boys resigns after an incipient riot late yesterday. It is alleged Walter Bartelt intervened to save Led dish's life. Authorities press to suppress cause and local reports note ongoing unrest among students over the holidays. Leddish, a 35 year old Chicagoan, had been employed about six months.

St. Charles School Klein Gray Leddish Walter Bartelt Leddish St. Charles

Election Deferred by Trades and Labor Council

Regular meeting night and annual officer election postponed due to New Year's night. election to be held at the next regular meeting night.

Trades & Labor Councst

Comforting Circle Meeting With Mrs Burkhart

Members of the Comforting circle of the King's Daughters will meet Monday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs George Burkhart Lincoln avenue for a in person session and discussion of current activities.

Comforting Circle of the King’s Daughters George Burkhart Lincoln Avenue

Mrs Collmen Improves After Fall Injury

Mrs C Gollmann who was injured Thursday by a bad fall is reported to be resting much easier today.

Poultry House Advertises Low Prices on Poultry

Notice for Dressed chickens ducks and cheese at the lowest prices. Poultry House located at 16 Galena Street offers meals and supplies with bargain discounts.

Poultry House Galena St

Faithful Church Calendar of Freeport Week

A detailed church notices list for Freeport area churches. It covers Embury Methodist Episcopal, First M. E., Oak Street Evangelical, Second Presbyterian, Trinity United Evangelical, Congregational, First Presbyterian, Grace, First U. B., First Baptist, First Church of Christ Scientist, Free Methodist, English Reformed, and the Freeport Theosophical Society. Includes service times, Sunday school, Epworth and Young People meetings, prayer meetings, special union services for earthquake relief, and notes on weekly events and forthcoming revival services.

Embury Methodist First Presbyterian Church Miss Goddard Stephenson and Cherry Sts C. W. McCaskill Prespyleten Epworth League First Methodist Church Oak Street Young Peoples Second Presbyterian H. M. Markley Broadway Wim. C. Swanzey Christian Endeavor Joshua Vida Graham Trinity United Evangelical Church Corner Union and Pleasant Streets L. C A. B. Wight Taylor Ave East Freeport B. M. South H. J. Moore Ihe C . McCaskill M. KE First Baptist Stephenson St.Rey William H. Beynon E. M. Phillips Italy First Church of Christ, Scientist Stephenson Street Free Methodist Church Walnut Street W. Finch Miss Pearl Kerr W. G. Hammer English Reformed Galena Ave Carroll St M. Rohrbaugh Shiloh Freeport Theosophical Society

Dr King s New Discovery Endorsed For Coughs Colds

Empire Georgia resident C O Hldridge hails Dr Kings New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. He says it has protected his children from croup for seven years and praises its quick relief. Sold with guarantee at Jos Emmert s drug store 50c and 1 00 trial bottle free.

Jos. Emmert’s

Awarded $20,000 for His' Legs

John W. Heman of 637 Morgan Street received a $20,000 verdict from a jury after both legs were amputated by a Chicago Junction Railway Company train in Chicago. The case highlights rail negligence and compensates for the severe injury.

Chicago John W. Heman Morgan Street Chicago Junction Railway Company

Writ Prevents Mining Strike at Lumaghi Mines

Lumaghi Coal company of St. Louis obtained a temporary injunction after warning of a UMWA strike at Collinsville mines. One mine closed amid miner tensions and a sympathetic strike was threatened across the company’s sites. In Spring Valley, a fire destroyed No. 2 shaft, with $75,000 loss and 19 mules suffocated leaving one thousand miners unemployed.

Collinsville Lumaghi Company Collinsville, HL Lumaghi Coal Company St. Louis United Mine Workers of America United Mine Workers Spring Valley, ML Spring Valley Coal Company

NO ACTION BY TEACHERS Adjournment on Commission Recommendations

Springfield AL Jan 1 The State Teachers association adjourned without action on the commissions recommendations while praising the study. Officers elected include President C M Bardwell Aurora and Vice Presidents A H Hiatt Peoria Marietta Neel Charleston G W J Meeker Canton Secretary Miss Caroline Grete Macomb Treasurer Charles Hertel Belleville with directors Watts Urbana Booth Taylorville Barbre Taylorville Richardson Alton and Furr Jacksonville.

Springfield State Teachers’ Association Educational Commission C. M. Bardwell Aurora A. H. Hiatt Peoria Marietta Neel Charleston G. W. J. Meeker Canton Caroline Grete Macomb Charles Hertel Belleville E. C. Rossiter Charles H. Watts Urbana W. S. Booth Mount Carmel Lois Anna Barbre Taylorville B. C. Richardson Alton W. A. Furr Jacksonville

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H.A. Rotzler Circuit Court Augusta Kopplen Henry Koppien Pp Koppien Ida Koppien Magdaline Oswalt Jamies Oswalt William Fred Koppien Agnandi, Pifer Cyrus Pifer Anna Homyn Lewis Homan Perry Koppien Arthur Koppien Effie Koppien John Wagner Wilhem Koppien Caroline Ziniwanerman Robert P. Eckert Isid Court Bucnatata Pr Jon Afteen Depsnty Bowens Mie Connell Bporks Ailpols John Mgaw Glenn Mercial Association Manu Facturers' Association Garded North Brothers W. P. Stevison Big H. J. Moogh Wn. F. Jungkunz Dr. Pierce World’s Dispensary Medical Association R. V Grace Church Evenson Wednday Kirst U. BR Norviel Mandy School Ot.cers Young Peope United. Mine. Workers Spring Valley Union Loan and Building Association Freeport, Ill S. Galena
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