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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1906
Page
4
Aprons in gingham patterns blue white pink and tan priced at 25 to 50 cents. Styles include fitted and loose sleeveless options with ruffles and full length, best quality gingham fabric, advertised as good value and durable for everyday kitchen use.
An accident Sunday near Central Bank involved Genie White. While attempting to target a car window, his right hand was cut badly by broken glass, causing significant bleeding. John Airon helped bandage Mr. White at the scene and during the day.
An old advertisement touts Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for bright eyes and rosy cheeks. It claims the tea or tablets improve youthfulness with a 35 cent price and credits Joseph Eimmort.
Ten shares of the capital stock of the First National Bank of Fréeport Illinois belonging to Marie F Rising estate. Sealed bids due July 10 1906. Terms cash, bids approved by county court. Executor Edward H Allen. The Danly Journal home delivery $0.50 weekly.
Due to strong demand we have added new stock of picture moulding at special prices. All work completed before August 1 shows a special discount while maintaining our standard of excellence.
Beatrice Beatrice Neb story recounts Gen L W Colby once Freeport resident and father of a legally adopted Indian girl known as Lost Bird. Indians led by Chief Little Cloud and a circus accompanied by U S cavalry hunted for the girl after Wounded Knee. Miss Colby disputes the claim, says Lost Bird was daughter of an Indian medicine man and was adopted after being found amid snow.
The text notes a prominent Nebraska lawyer serving as adjutant general in the National Guard. He commanded 1,500 men during a wartime period and has frequently visited the city, last visiting about a year ago following his mother's death.
Charles Whitbecker of Pleasant Street near West Street suffered severe injuries when a horse kicked him as he entered the stable about 7 PM. He remained unconscious until about 9 PM, with cuts to the head and face, a severed ear lobe, and possible internal injuries. Doctors Poling and Best report he is resting more easily and has a good chance of recovery.
From Ridott July 2 Our Own Correspondent reports James Cole returned to Chicago. Presiding Elder Trueblood will hold quarterly meetings in the U B church next Saturday and Sunday. Mund family and Mrs E J Hoag and Jesse Hoag spent Sunday at Berlin. Mrs John Brick and children visited Pecatonica relatives yesterday. Mr and Mrs Stevens of Waterloo, visiting Dr Hoag and family, returned home Friday. John Miller is working at Freeport. Mrs Norton and Miss Winnie Norton of Hudson Michigan returned home after a few months in Ridott. Several Shoemaker phones were installed in Ridott last week. Miss Elsie Lamb returned to South Haven Michigan. Miss Vivian Askey spending the day at Freeport.
From Our Own Correspondent reports July 2 gatherings in Freeport and nearby areas. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sandmeier hosted relatives, Geiser rents Nesbit farm, George Walters to occupy Sandmeier farm. Henry Koerner family and Theo Koerner visited Mrs. W A Koertner. Mrs. Henry Schwartz visited sister near Shannon. Ernst Silberman and family spent Sunday with relatives in Freeport. August Seitz and family of Loran and George Ortmeijer and family of Freeport were guests at the Geiser home.
Our Own correspondent reports Everts July 2. The German Re formed Sunday school picnic is planned for July 4 in Mr. Mapes' grove. Florence residents Geo Hoebel and family visited John Auer Sunday. Jacobs Molter family traveled to Seward. Several neighbors from Legal Freeport Rockford and Ridott area visited or attended services and funerals. A ball game last Sunday between Ridott and South Freeport ended with Ridott winning 2 to 0.
The council debated discharging dangerous firearms and dynamite firecrackers, with the chief of police ordered to arrest violators. Sidewalk grading on Pleasant street and park areas was discussed, with calls to cut grades and treat all-property owners equally. Aldermen reviewed rebates for street improvements and approved ordinances for seven permanent sidewalks before adjourning.
From Our Own Correspondent Dakota July 2 mentions Mrs Wells and children visiting in Sycamore NJ and other relatives returning from Milwaukee. Various residents and visitors including George Gingrich, Harl Smith, and Jas Templeton with his seventy eighth birthday. preparations for Fourth of July at Cotherman's park. local repairs to Hillmer elevators and people visiting families in Freeport Rock Falls Center County Oregon and Kansas City.
A short verse credits Joseph Emmert and claims folks live forever by drinking Rocky Mountain Tea, presenting a curious, poetic notice about eternal life linked to a beverage.
Just received at the E. & W. Grover's a fresh stock of soft shoes designed for tender feet. The shipment includes comfort fits and new styles, priced for everyday wear.
A man named Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Maine narrowly avoided a fatal outcome from a neglected cold, with recovery credited to Dr King’s New Discovery after three doctors gave up. The ad promotes the cough and cold remedy as the guaranteed cure, available at Jos. Dra mer t's drug store for 60 cents and $1, with a trial bottle free.
Excursion tickets to LaGrosse Wisconsin offered July 4 6 and 7 by the North-western Scandinavian Singers Association for return by July 11 inclusive. Tickets available via Chicago and North-Western Railway agents. Ga OT 17-7.
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