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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1906
Page
3
Railway timetable shows No 20H freight schedule at 6 30 am with 2317 passenger at 7 20 am. Westbound sleepers only on Sunday and coaches only on 401. Agent ROWLEY listed for service.
Train timetable lists east bound Ly Freeport and Chicago arrivals and departures with multiple daily times. It notes daily service except Sunday, and specifies train numbers 900 202 204 206 21 409 211 for equipment and parlor car services. Connections shown at Rockford Belvidere and Belvidere for Beloit Janesville Madison Sycamore DeKalb and other points north south east west. John F. Daly, Agent.
A fragmented timetable lists eastbound and westbound services, including Rock Inland to Freeport and Milwaukee connections. It notes passenger trains, freight routes, connections to Janesville Madison Kansas City Omaha and North and South Dakota, with specific departure times and route details.
Dr. G. M. Fisher of Big Pool writes that eczema vanished after using Cuticura Remedies. He, a physician of sixteen years, prescribes Cuticura Resolvent and Soap and says the products are superior to other formulas. He allows publication of the letter, dated May 24, 1905.
An advertisement for Cuticura remedies promotes a single dollar set including Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills to cleanse skin scalp and blood humors. It claims quick relief from itching burning and disfiguring conditions with a mailed free brochure from Potter Drug and Chem Corp Boston.
A collage of biblical verses and phrases about lines, numbers, and orders appears, linking different books to themes of measurement, judgment, and obedience. The New York Sun is cited, reflecting a composite reader note or quote page rather than a single narrative event.
A seasoned observer reports an extraordinary summer with no house flies and unusually sparse weeds. Dahlias bloomed unusually early, sometimes before rose buds, while tropical plants struggled and many locals fear potential climatic or geological disturbances.
Quick action on bonds with the American Surety Company of New York emphasizes rapid recovery upon proof of loss. Prompt bonding protects banks and firms from closure or bankruptcy. Persons firms and corporations needing bonds for employees should write to the company.
George Leemhuis, en route home after rehearsal with the Imperial quartet, was attacked by a dog on Dams Street near Third Ward. The dog bit the coat tail and clung as Leemhuis tricked the garment away to escape. The incident drew interest at the nearby foundry, though details remain unconfirmed.
Howard Hitt of Elizabeth, jailed on desertion charges, vanished last night after gaining liberty at the Galena jail. He crawled to the roof through a planting and bed clothing rope, then lowered himself to the ground. Deputy sheriff Milton Vincent and Sheriff Witmore issued search efforts, but Hitt remained at large through the afternoon.
It is wise to keep a box of De Witts Witch Hazel Salve at home for sunburns cuts bruises nibs and bolls. The standard salve for years, many imitators follow. Ensure you get the genuine DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve, sold by all druggists.
Elks picnic at Forest Park in Freeport drew nearly 100 members. Two teams led by Alderman George Brokhausen and Matt Marvin played nine innings, ending 18 to 2 for Brokhausen’s side. Bill Stevens pitched for the aldermen. Charlie Baumgarten pitched for Marvin, then acted as umpire. luncheon followed before return to the city.
New York July 27 Samuel Byerley American Express clerk made a profit of more than 10000 on five million eight hundred thousand Panama canal bonds bought on a two cent postal stamp He sold the bonds to J S Bache Co acting for Fish & Robinson then took two months leave to take his family to Europe The firm plans promotion and a salary raise upon his return observers note his nerve and lucky break while Byerley awaits final payment and his colleagues marvel at the feat
A string of local social notes lists J J Klippinger’s morning return from Lena and visits by Mr and Mrs I L Munn in Oregon, O L Stoneberg on business in Rockford, A B Schwarz of Orangeville in town, Horace Warbox visiting from Chicago, Paul Schryer and Bert Dana on business and travel, Ida Singer heading to St Louis, J J Adler returning to New York City, and several others visiting or traveling to Chicago, Wisconsin, Fort Dodge, and Jake Wabo sa. Also noted are William Leverton appearing before the board of review, Harry Hawks visiting from Mississippi, James P Younger in town from Chicago, Mrs A B Kemphart returning to Chicago, James Grant resuming duties Monday, and Freeport guests Mrs Mary Cornelinus and daughters, plus Dr Rideout and family and Mr and Mrs Fred Gray planning a camp trip.
The Illinois Central Railroad stockholders are notified of their regular annual meeting at the company's Chicago office on Wednesday October 17 1906. Each stockholder receives a round trip ticket from residence to Chicago valid four days before and after the meeting. Only one person may be carried free per stockholding as registered in the books.
An old advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Harry Risers as pleasant reliable pills that never gripe and are sold by all druggists with a note to read the Journal's want column for details.
C F Hildreth offers five newly built homes nearing completion in the Third ward. Locates convenient for factory or railroad workers with attractive prices and flexible terms. A small cash payment and monthly balance buys any one. act now.
Mr and Mrs P W Russell residing near the city will entertain a company of guests at a six o clock dinner this evening. The item notes Howard Patton is on the sick list.
An advertisement extols Kodal for Dyspepsia as a remedy for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims the stomach health improves breath, heart palpitations ease, and digestion becomes better when taken after meals. Sold by all druggists.
An old newspaper item advertises best oil at eight cents per pallon sold by Perfection at Burrell Bros and the Cash Grocers located at 119 Stephenson Street.
For sale a residence at 235 N Galena Ave with modern conveniences steam heat baths city water sewer and gas plus barn. House in first class condition and may be sold with part or entire lot. Grand bargain opportunity inquire of Geo Su Gugan Stephenson St.
Public notice announces low rates to Williams Bay and Fontana via the Northwestern Tins. Saturdays and Sundays offer favorable to visitors with tickets limited to the sale dates for return journeys to Chicago.
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