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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1906
Page
8
A fragmented note from a regional market describes an unusual forecast event attracting traders and onlookers. The report highlights a rising interest in a mysterious figure and the growing curiosity among residents about its implications.
A series of gatherings and conventions listed for August include Eastern Star events, a reunion of old soldiers, Epworth League social, primaries across precincts, county and state conventions, and multiple camp meetings at Lena Oakdale and Riverside regions from August 4 through September 2. Includes dates: Aug 4 7 14 16 16-26 21 23 through Sept 2.
Local advertisement invites customers to try on blue serge suits at the Golden Eagle store priced at 8 85, compared with a value of 12 60. Includes a dated promotional notation 7 24d1w.
A clearance sale offers men’s shoes priced around 83.65 with blucher button and lace styles in stock. The advertised items include a patent leather finish and standard sizing for a retail clearance event.
The town board will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday evening August 1 at 7 30 p m to audit bills. All persons with bills against the town are asked to present them at the clerk s office in the Rice Building on the second floor. Michael Steffen Town Clerk
The Sixth Regiment marked the eighth anniversary of its Porto Rico landing with a July 26 celebration at Camp Lincoln Springfield led by Rev. John Ferris of Alton, who served as chaplain during the Spanish American War. Private Mogul of Freeport entertained with hypnotic tricks as troops pretended to be back in Porto Rico. Governor Deneen’s visit was postponed by travel, and Adjutant General Scott attended a review and informal dinner instead. The regiment begins break camp tomorrow evening, with the Fourth Regiment taking over Saturday.
A large audience attended the twenty second biennial Northwestern Saengerfest opening in the new St Paul auditorium with over 6 000 seats. The 400 voice festival chorus and 70 piece orchestra performed under directors Harmesen Haenner Bruenner and Danz Jr. Soloists included Ryder Kelsey Fleming Keddoe Cunningham and Blass. The program featured Weber Jubel Overture Wagner Lohengrin Meistersinger and Schumann Saengerfiuh among others with Mayor Smith delivering a welcome. Dubuque and Omaha are active contenders for the next Saengerfest.
The E. and W. firm continues a promotional sale offering ox ford equipment at cost. Sales are described as brisk with strong buyer interest expected to persist through the week ending Tuesday, July sist.
Stemm assumes firm indebtedness as Albertson ends partnership. 136d Gro. A. STEMM Boys shoes 98 cents at the E. W clearing sale. 7-2504b.
The court declares Zion City overseer election to be held on the third Tuesday of next month. All church members residing there since Jan 1, 1906, including men and women, may vote. County judges appoint election judges. candidate names to be certified to the U S district court within ten days.
A. W. Smith, prominent Dakota Village resident and former Stephenson County farmer, died Thursday night at eight o'clock after a long illness. He leaves son Wesley C. Smith and daughter Emma Smith, his wife having died years ago. A long public figure and active Methodist and Odd Fellows member, he had moved to the village for his declining years. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. Warrington.
In Rockton on July 26 a two year old boy, son of Dresden, was fatally injured when his father lost balance while holding him on a loaded hay wagon. The front rack broke, both were thrown, and the wheel crushed the child's skull. Dr. Cole labored to save him, but recovery seemed unlikely. The Dresden farm lies about a mile and a half west of Rockton. The father, grief stricken, could not be consoled.
The Illinois firemen's tournament will be held in Urbana from August 7 to 9 drawing hundreds from across the state due to low fares. Prizes total 2600 dollars with new teams entering and more anticipated. A horse hose race feature will stage the fire scene drill with horses in stalls, alarms, hitching and hose lay. Lincoln, two-time previous winner, seeks another state title.
Low Summer tourist rates from The Chicagoc Great Western Railway offer round trip tickets at nearly half tariff to Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Southern Wyoming and Lower Michigan resorts. Tickets on sale daily September 30 with return invalid October 31. For information contact agent G. & W. or Minn. official in the Journal want column.
Local notices from Lena July 26 and 27 report social visits and travel. Names include Winona King Canie Miss Minnis Loung Miss Mabel Coomber, Mrs. Minnie Lyons, Mrs. H. F. Altenbern, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montague, Rev. C. B. Baker and family, Miss Bertha Leckington, A. A. Krape and daughter, Miss Ode Hayes, Miss Helen King, Geo. B. Turneaure, Miss Lucile Baldwin, Dr. F. D. Seager, Harold Leitzel, Mrs. J. L. DeGraff, Mrs. Polite St. Germain, Miss Nina Huett, Miss Marjorie Stanchfield, Chas. Berhenke, Mrs. J. S. Raymer, Geo. Lantzer, and others. Several parties left Lena for Dixon assembly and other trips, with visits to Freeport, Chicago, Bigrads, and Galena mentioned.
A Hard Lot of troubles to contend with spring from a torpid liver and blockaded bowels unless you awaken them to their proper action with Dr. King’s New Life Pills. They prevent Appendicitis and tone up the system. 25c at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
Multiple brief items from the ad page include a finder asked to return rimless glasses and chain, a large front sleeping room for rent, and notes about selling poultry stock, plus job and teachery notices from local businesses and addresses.
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