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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1897

Page

2

Mad Horse at Flora Farm Attacks Bonded Horses

Sebastian Banks witnesses a horse go mad with rabies at his Flora Boone county farm. The animal bit and attacked another horse, forcing Banks to separate them with a pitchfork and nail the crazed horse in a box stall. The rabid horse was shot. Pasteur treatment is sought for the other, which had prior dog exposure but showed no symptoms until Tuesday evening.

Sebastian Banks Flora Boone County Mr. Banks Banks F. B. Rowan New York Pasteur

Salisbury Orchestra Thrills Burlington at Boat Club Event

Salisbury's orchestra led by Len H. Salisbury drew a large socially dressed crowd at Blust's hall for a memorable concert marking the start of the social season. Miss Abby Rose Wood, soprano, gave standout numbers while patrons praised the rare musical charm and hopeful for the ensemble's speedy return.

Burlington Salisbury

Wreck at East Dubuque prompts investigation

The May collision between Great Western and Illinois Central freight trains at East Dubuque will be investigated this week. Officials question semaphore operation and whether a flagman should have protected the Illinois Central train. The telegraph notes semaphore signals control train right of way and warn of dangers ahead.

East Dubuque Great Western Illinois Central Dubuque Central

Mrs Jennie Erhardt Business Medium in Chicago

A Chicago based business medium, Mrs Jennie Erhardt, continues daily sessions answering six questions for fifty cents. Address listed as 80 Van Boren 6, dated records indicate a 1 26d1w marker.

Chicago van Boren

Copeland Delivers Satirical Talk on Snobs and Snobbery

Col. L F B Copeland spoke at the Y M C A auditorium on Snobs and Snobbery. He critiqued social caste with satire, praising honesty over wealth, citing Lincoln as a true lord, and condemning class distinctions in America while noting universal flaws in human pride.

Col. L. FB. Copeland Noah Col. Copeland Sawyer God India England America Free Brave

Rev Haight Plans Return to Rockford Home

Rev Haight and family plan to move back to Rockford as his health improves. He visited Freeport last week and retains a Rockford home, aiding his recovery. He aims to spend the remainder of the conference year recuperating and hopes to report for duty next conference.

Phallmont Stallion H D McKinney Dies of Colic

Phallmont, a trotting stallion owned by H D McKinney, died Saturday night in Janesville from colic. He sired many 2:30 performers, including Kate Phallmont at 2:12. The valued horse was insured and priced in the several thousand dollar range.

Phallmont H.D. McKinney Janesville Kate Phallmont

Abolish Grand Jury If Lawmakers Act In Springfield

Representative J S Edelstein of Boone proposes a bill to abolish the grand jury system arguing it is a costly farce that allows mistreatment of defendants. He says the state's attorney would handle indictments, with preliminary hearings before justices and circuit court review.

J. S. Edelstein Boone County Springfield Edelstein Belvidere Tam Stephenson County England United States Illinoia

Free Trial of Dr King New Discovery Offered

Advertisement invites readers to request a free trial bottle of Dr King s New Discovery and a guide, by sending name and address to H E Bucklen Co Chicago, with a free sample of Dr King s New Life Pills and a Health Guide, at Emmert Burrell s drug store. Also notes a new dry goods and carpet shop with cloak dress goods and corset sale and woolen goods promotions by Wu Walton agent for Buttrick patterns at 104 106 Stephenson St.

Dr. King H. E. Bucklen & Co Chicago Emmert & Burrell Walton Stephenson St

Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills Promised as Great Cure

Freeport readers report rapid benefits from Dr Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills with many claiming improved kidney function and overall health. The ad touts asparagus based formula as a universal remedy for kidney bladder and urinary diseases, claiming dramatic community confidence and widespread use.

Hobbs Sparagua Dr. Hobbs Freeport Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Bright Hobbs Sparagus Hobbs Hobbs’ Sparagus

Hosiery Sale At Deep Discounts In Walton Store

After inventory I have discarded odd lots of ladies and children's woolen hosiery to be cleared at 10 to 15 cents per pair. Lot details include ladies and misses wool hose and ribbed gray wool hose with wide size ranges. Walton, agent for Butterick patterns, at 104 106 Stephenson St.

Aizes We. Walton Butterick Patterne Stephenson St

Exceptional broken lots offer fine goods and bargains

These broken lots present exceptional quality items at attractive prices. Call and examine to inspect the merchandise and pricing firsthand.

Bargain grocery list shows large savings per item

F A Schulz presents parallel price showings to prove savings on groceries. Not intended you buy the entire list. you can pick items in any quantity. A sample shows a $3.67 saving or 52 percent on one item. Claims no grocers' trust involvement.

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