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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
4
Pearl City July 2 notes rain dampening Fourth plans. Residents visit neighbors in Freeport Lena and Shannon while events include chautauqua scenes at Globe park. Reports of theft at the creamery, a serious hay-tedding accident, and local church activity mark the week.
From Qur own Correspondent Henry Tarohs of Pleasant Hill was a caller one day last week. Mrs David Meiers and her son of ybuque are mentioned as former residents. The piece notes travel, health, and family visits with several days of stay indicated.
Mrs Burt Oswalt of Freeport accompanied S M Minix who returned from New York last week. A Hutmincher and sons F Schoeney Edw Harnish and Arthur and Gertrude Rosenstiel were Freeport visitors on Saturday. Chan Kate af Gooxoneck called on R Rosenstiel Sunday. Wm Moss of Ridott, agent for Rawleigh Medical, toured the area last week.
July 3 report notes Davis gears up for July 4 festivities with Beloit band marching at 10 am. Morning speakers Edgar Meinzer and Rev G R Van Horn, with stand on the M E church lawn. Evening fireworks scheduled. Local notices include visits, appointments, and community events around town.
From Our Own Correspondent Cedarville July 2 notes rain despite Brother Foster forecast. Miss Cora Bopley received a letter from her brother John at Camaguey Porto Principe Cuba where he has a railroad company position. Mr Mayer and wife were visitors.
Names and movements fill a village column with visits from Mrs Mayer's relatives James Oswalt and Mrs A M Rutter travel or host, Daniel Siegfried heads home to Council Bluffs Ia, small town social events include Miss Alma Richart hosting, new concrete sidewalks laid on several premises, Y P C E U elect officers Josephine Cromely and Wm F Bair lead, Bertha Smith visits Shannon professor, Miss Snook visits Berlin, Miss Melissa Ditch guest of F W Clingman group.
Headache relief often comes from sedatives but genuine treatment targets the root cause. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is praised as a perfect cure for headache dizziness and constipation and avoids the harmful after effects of common powders. Sold by druggists for 60c and $1.00 with a money back guarantee if it fails.
Baileyville July 2 Hiko Johnsons team ran away Monday he was thrown from the buggy and seriously hurt Dr Matier attends him The recent rains made everybody smile Haying has commenced The crop is light this year Funeral of Jacob VanNingen held at Baptist church Rev Dawes officiated Interment Scott cemetery Others visiting attending funerals and moving notices include Mr and Mrs August Benz of George Iowa Mrs Carrie VanNingen Grundy Center Mrs Korth McConnell Dina Dewall Steffa Pale visits Freeport Hiram Fosha bought a new automobile Mrs Fosha with her mother Mrs Lamm to the cast Rose with Mrs John Pookes guests of relatives John Busker Freeport visits George Lohmeier German Valley calls Rev Thorman at Forreston funeral duties Mr Fricksen Freeport Friday Henry Dicken Freeport business Eric Kruse rents A E Kraus residence to occupy September Little ones busy with firecrackers Jacob Niewenhomen rents Arthur Myers residence set to move this week
From Our Own Correspondent Shannon July 3 John Rhuby and daughter were Shannon visitors Tuesday Mrs Myrena Shields left Tuesday for a visit in South Dakota J C Moyer returned Wednesday from his visit in the west Mrs Dora Baum went to Water loo on Thursday where she will visit several weeks Misses Elizabeth and Maude Cavanaugh of Rockford were here to attend the funeral of their cousin Mrs Adam Miller A large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mrs A J Miller Misses Carrie Bender and Maude Johnson of Elgin are visiting
Formers parents Mr and Mrs J Bendar, Chas Bender and Hazel visited J Bender over Sunday. Pilesey, Dave Lutz and wife and Will Tuts of Chicago were guests of Will Lutz and family. Sam Coundley of Chicago visited Shannon relatives and friends.
From Our Own Correspondent Warren July 2 Charles Dobler of Madison visited over Sunday Mrs Glasgow and Mrs John Alderson spent last Saturday in Freeport Matt Rylan and family of Chelsea traded in Warren last week Roy Zipsie enjoying a summer vacation was in Warren last Saturday Moses Leverton and Geo Deffaven returned from a Kansas trip Starr Rice was in Warren last Wednesday Oscar Staver of Winslow visited Warren last Thursday Pitcher and his men were here last week repairing telephone lines Silas Clay of Greenvale was in Warren recently A sister of Martin Winslow died last Saturday Brastus Kepner of Chelsea is having his house painted
An advertisement claims Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin cures chronic troubles like constipation biliousness neuralgia headaches and stomach issues. It promises to drive away symptoms restore health and offers money back if it fails with price 50 cents and 1.00.
July notes from Eleroy report Mrs E Bentley and Blanch of Seward visiting Mrs Flora Fye. Mrs Severing of Freeport spent time with Rev Swartz family. Luther Turner and Rose visited Miss Adah Turner in Freeport. Mr and Mrs W Rose of Moline visited uncle 4 T Turner. Mrs Wehmeier sprained ankle. Miss Wade Moore visited brother M P Moore of Nora. Cal Churchill of Freeport in our berg Monday. Mrs McGinnis of Mt Carroll hosted by Mrs Harper.
From Our Own Correspondent Winslow July 3 Reuben Hunter longtime Winslow resident born in Rock Lilly cemetery Thursday. Misses Margaret and Bessie Fuller left for Sioux City Iowa to spend a month. Sherman McVenn left for Chicago on business with Ive Merry Tramps Co. David Markle moved household here from Iowa to make this his future home. Col J M Gordon returned from Michigan Monday evening and awaits a letter from the Illinois department commander confirming he will be with us on August 1.
A Freeport citizen Mrs. Frank Spitler rewards Doans Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble first experienced in 1897. She praises the remedy, notes public endorsements, and urges readers to buy Doans from dealers. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is the sale agent for the United States. 60 cents a box.
Announcement of low daily round trip rates via Chicago Union Pacific North-Western Line from June 1 to Sept 30 to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Tacoma and other Pacific Coast points with further reductions to Helena Butte Spokane Ogden Salt Lake City. Daily guided excursions in Pullman sleeping cars to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland. Double berth from Chicago seven dollars from Omaha five dollars fifty-seven cents. Contact Chicago & North Western Railway agents for rates and tickets.
Very low excursion rates to Portland Portland Tacoma Seattle and other North Pacific and British Columbia points via the North Western Line effective June 18 to 22 with favorable return limits on account of the Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit association meeting at Portland Ore. Fast trains daily to the coast. The Overland Limited electric lighted from Chicago to Portland in under three days. The Chicago Portland Special offers drawing room and tourist sleeping cars free reclining chair cars and dining cars. For itineraries and full information contact Chicago and North Western Ry agents.
An advertisement from Dr. Jos. Emmert Drugstore Freeport promotes Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as a superior mouth cleanser and tooth whitener. It claims the product purifies the mouth, preserves teeth, and has economical toilet uses under a guarantee.
By direction of the Stephenson County Republican Central Committee the voters are urged to meet at The County Club rooms Freeport on August 9 1906 at 2 PM to nominate candidates for County Judge Clerk Treasurer Sheriff and County Superintendent of Schools and to select a chairman and committee members. Delegates for 244 total will be elected August 4 1906 across districts. delegates are instructed for the endorsed candidate in their district. Also to elect Stephenson County delegates to State 13th Congressional and 12th Senatorial conventions.
North Western Line offers a limited first class round trip fare of plus two dollars from all stations June 26 to July 7 with favorable return limits. Three fast through trains daily to California include The Overland Limited and The Los Angeles Limited electric lighted trains via Salt Lake Route. Also The China & Japan Fast Mail provides drawing room and tourist sleeping cars to both cities. For itineraries contact Chicago & North Western Ry. 6-7-7-7
Very low excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via the North Western Line from July 10 to 15 inclusive with favorable return limits. Two fast trains through to Colorado daily, only one night. For full information apply to agents Chicago and North Western RY. 6-120 w7-15
A Washington Star note hints at Taylor's shaky path in Tennessee politics and a possible shift in governor and senator races if Republicans gain leverage. The San Francisco Chronicle recounts finding a live terrapin in a burned building near Powell and Washington streets. A medical ad extols Kodal as a digestion aid improving breath and health after meals.
Two friends heard a frog in distress as a snake swallowed it. A second frog hopped to the scene, grabbed the snake by the neck, and yanked it into the river. The snake released the frog and fled while the two frogs escaped to safety.
A county clerk candidate announces entry in the Republican primaries for Stephenson County. Name variants appear in the OCR text as M. Malnix and other garbled references. The notice signals intent to seek the office under party guidance.
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