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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1905
Page
4
Loud rain swamps Globe Park after chautauqua event causing ferrying failures and crowding. Many walk or crowd for hours as busses fail to appear. Reported danger, discomfort, and complaints cite poor lighting, flooded ravine, and lack of shelter. Indignant readers condemn management for risky, unfinished transport plan.
Grocery stores and clothing and shoe houses will be closed all day on Tuesday July Fourth due to the holiday. The Freeport Water company office will stay open until o'clock this evening for discount expiration. Illinois lodge No 259 Daughters of Rebecca to install officers and elect a grand lodge representative this evening. Lou Bauchamp arrives to speak at the Chautauqua tomorrow morning and evening. Albert Warner of Scioto Mills receives a check from the American Stars of Equity for his claim. Johner Hoofer departs for Madison after visiting family, joins Prof D C Jackson and W B Jackson as a consulting engineer and is a UW Madison mechanical engineering graduate.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Hand were conducted this morning at the family residence on Williams Street. The remains were interred in the city cemetery, marking the final farewell to Mrs. Hand and reflecting condolences from the community.
A letter from I G Huntley of Oaklandon Indiana describes his wife’s battle with consumption and how Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds cured her. The ad promises relief with one dose and guarantees results. Also noted are sewing machines from Wheeler Wilson and various items with prices and peddler notices.
Shoemakers Made Fast Trip This Morning Many Automobiles Pass Through Freeport Royal Makes Fastest Time Freeport reception committees greet touring cars along Adams street hill Pilot car driven by F W Van Siekien arrives from Rockford in three hours. Roads to Freeport are mud with furrow-like ruts. chains on tires necessary.
Malaria tonic Electric Bitters praised for curative effect and avoidance of quinine after-effects. Personal testimonial from Munilay, Kenrietta, Texas, claims brother recovered from malaria fever and jaundice after use. Available at Joseph Emmert's drug store, price guaranteed.
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