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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1906
Page
8
“T am only 82 years old and don’t expect to feel that way as long as I can get Electric Bitters,” says Mrs J H Brunson of Dublin Ga. The tonic is claimed to cure dyspepsia, torpid liver, inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation. Guaranteed by Jos Emmert, druggist, price 60c.
A light promotional note invites readers to have The Daily Journal mailed nationwide for 10 cents a week. It highlights flexible change of post office address at no extra charge and touts the home paper as a better alternative to a letter for travelers or those away from home.
Mrs Sophia Turner wife of W S Turner died at her residence four miles east of the city in Lancaster township after a brief illness. Born in Mecklenburg Germany July 4 1864 she came to the United States as a child and lived near Freeport Illinois. Survived by husband two parents six children two brothers one sister. Funeral at 12 noon tomorrow from the residence and 2 30 at German Gutherrn church Rev Gandeck officiating. House services in English church services in German.
Fred Brandt, a farmer east of the city, narrowly escaped serious injuries when his horses bolted after a construction crew at the Chicago and Northwestern tracks near East Ireeport. The team struck a trolley pole, breaking it and killing the lead horse, while Brandt escaped with minor cuts after leaping from the wagon. the wagon was destroyed.
Mr and Mrs Emil Haeni longtime Freeport residents announce a move to Elgin this week where Mr Haeni has a top position in a major watch factory. He is a skilled watchmaker jeweler and active in Masonic Knights of Pythias and Elks. Mrs Haeni is Capt Phil Arnos daughter.
A Baptist minister defends immersion and asserts universities are free for men to study truth. He calls for loyalty to Christ, invites believers to join, and rejects church decrees while urging examination of light anywhere. He emphasizes Christian unity through shared faith rather than uniform thinking.
Rev J D McCaughtry of Streator addressed a large crowd at the Young Men’s Christian Association. He spoke on “Crowndad Failures,” citing Galileo Savonarola and Jesus as examples later crowned with success, with George Hayes praised for a bass rendition of Face to Face and praised as an asset to Freeport’s musical circles.
Winslow prepares to entertain Stephenson county veterans who served in the rebellion and the Spanish American War. The Aug 1 reunion will feature Department Commander Buck and Department Chaplain Van Horne, with Col. Lawler and Gen. Atkins also speaking. Free meals will be provided to all old soldiers and sailors, and meal tickets will be honored at hotels, restaurants, or any meals venue.
The Christian Endeavor society plans its regular monthly business meeting and social tomorrow evening July 17 at the country home of Mr and Mrs Edward Currier. Members meet at Taylor's park gates at 7 45 p m with hayracks to transport the group to the Currier residence for a social evening.
A Rockefeller was offered SKi N60 for a fifteen minute talk by the Paris Maidn. Thomas Garfield, brother of the late president, lives five miles from Hudsonville Michigan and has never visited Washington DC. Empress Eugenie once owned a 1,000,000 wardrobe and now dresses in black. Professor Archibald Coolidge of Harvard History was chosen to represent the university as the Sorbonne lecturer in Paris next year.
The Freeport Business Men's Association will meet tomorrow night to elect officers. Important business is to come before the meeting and a large attendance is hoped for.
Members and friends of the Sec ond Presbyterian church heard former pastor Rev. James D. McCaughtry of Streator Illinois during both morning and evening services yesterday.
Asa Cantrill spent Sunday in Orangeville visiting his mother, who is 88. She is among the county's oldest settlers, arriving in 1852.
A social event called IN SOCIAL CIRCLES will be hosted at St Vincent's Orphanage on Thursday afternoon and evening to raise funds for the charity. Mrs. Charles Page donated tatting work as prizes and a butterfly design cushion top will be raffled. Admission is 25 cents per person.
Reminds readers that Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea purports to remove microbes and improve nutrition by aiding blood and circulation. Advertisement lists tea and tablets with a price of 84 cents and credits Joseph Emimert.
FF Siecke announces a public cash sale at the southerly front door of the court house in Freeport Winds on Thursday July 26 1906 at 10 oclock a m for certificate No 27 comprising fifty sixty shares of the capital stock of the Freeport Hardware Company.
A reflective piece on how time is kept from Greenwich to Washington and down to the public, detailing how astronomers synchronize clocks via transit observations and chronographs. It explains the role of stars, telegraph links, and master clocks in Washington that announce true noon to the world.
Residents from Freeport flocked to Highland park in West Freeport to view ongoing work. Daylong trains carried sightseers along the new track as crowds marveled at the 1600 footFigure 4. Roller coaster cars arrived, twelve lake boats and three large water wells began drilling to supply the lake.
Helen Louise Cady five and one half miles west of town dies after a brief measles illness. Born April 2 1908 she leaves her mother father and six siblings Grace Mildred Albertine Alma George and John. Remains taken to Amboy for interment Albertine ill with measles also.
Embury Methodist reports five audiences on Sunday with six letters announced and four persons received into the church, bringing total membership to two hundred two. More additions from Sunday tabernacle meetings expected as the official board grants the pastor a three week vacation at his pleasure.
A local clearing sale advertises pants offered at 1.19 dollars after a 1.50 dollar original tag. The deal spots a steep discount aimed at budget shoppers.
Listings show multiple land parcels near Lena and Freeport with sizes 110 147 93 and 160 acres and locations around Freeport Dakota and Lena. Tenant agents Sallon Metzgar Wiemann at Freeport address. Also ads for 80 piano boxes at 1.00 each from Albertson Stemm at Galena Street. Rentals include seven room house at Saxby Ave and Elizabeth St. and another seven room house near Elkstrost with contact G W Isaacs meat market. Wages notice for general housework at 160 Exchange St Mrs Rowen.
The Maharajah Gaekwad of Baroda visited the Library of Congress in Washington and asked how long it would take to read its books. Herbert Putnam replied that no single person could read all about 2,000,000 books. A rough estimate suggested 11,750 years of seventy-year lifetimes to finish them all, a notion that amused the prince. He then asked what Dr Oster would say to that.
At the WwW clearing sale shoppers can buy men’s outing suits in sizes 86 and 88 for 84.85 each. The event highlights discounted apparel and value prices as part of the store’s clearance effort.
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