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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1906

Page

8

Price listing fragment shows varied cents and 25 cent items

A fragmented price row lists amounts such as 10c 15c 25¢ 29c¢ 49c 79¢ and 25c, indicating a catalog of small item prices without context or product names.

Absent minded man misplaces Cedarville horse

A Cedarville resident arrived in the city Friday night and searched for his horse after 11. He believed he tied it on a main street post and alerted police. The horse turned up at Heyman barn on Spring Street after a longer inquiry, though he later recalled leaving it at Andrews barn at Mechanic and Spring Streets and nearly accused the proprietor.

Cedarville Rivers Heyman Spring Street Mechanic and Spring Streets

Baseball notes on Hall Claire team reshuffle

Manager Asmussen returned from Chicago with new players for Hall Claire. He brought Mattie Griffin described as very fast and set to be used in right garden. Signing of Sump, who played first yesterday, strengthens the squad and a weedout period with two or three releases is expected.

Asmussen Hall Claire Chicago Mattie’ Griffin Sump

White Sox to visit Rockford for Sunday game

The White Sox travel to Rockford on Sunday to face the Standards in an afternoon contest. The Sox have been undefeated at home and now seek to prove themselves away from home grounds.

White Sox Rockford Sox

Orioles and Night Hawks Set Ball Game at Taylor's Park

The Orioles and the Night Hawks will face off tomorrow afternoon at Taylor's Park in a close, anticipated game. Local fans expect a tight contest as both teams bring strong hitting and defense to the field.

Orioles Night Hawks Taylor’s Park

Powers targets northern Illinois league growth in Freeport

President John T. Powers of the Wisconsin State league arrived in Freeport this afternoon and may stay Sunday. He plans to visit Savanna Monday to rally interest in a northern Illinois league for summer play. Powers announced the signing of Charles Pickett as an umpire. Pickett formerly played first base with St. Paul. Maurice O Neil, president of the Western league, accompanied Powers to Freeport seeking new players from the Wisconsin league.

John T. Powers Savanna Powers Charles Pickett Pickett

Arnica Salve Turns Tide on Ulcers and Sores

A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia reports a twenty year battle with chronic piles and malignant sores ended after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The product is advertised as best for ulcers cuts burns and wounds and sells for 25 cents at Jos Emmert's druggist.

A. M. Bruce Farmville Jos Emmert

BE and W clearing sale offers men’s vests and shirts

Men's fancy vests in all sizes reduced from 1.50 to 2.00 now 1.12 at the BE and W clearing sale. Women’s work shirts originally 50c now 37c at the E and W clearing sale.

Wen Golden Eagle

Town Board Meeting Sets Audit of Town Bills

Town Clerk Michael Steffen announces a regular town board meeting on Wednesday evening August 1 at 7 30 p m to audit bills. Citizens with claims against the town are asked to present them at the Rice Building second floor office at once.

Michael Steffen Rice Building

Sabbath Announcements in Freeport Churches

The Freeport churches list services for the seventh Sunday after Trinity with morning prayers, sermons, and Holy Communion. Rev. Frederick J. Bate administers Grace Episcopal. First Presbyterian, Trinity United Evangelical, First Baptist, First English Lutheran, and others offer varied morning and evening services, choirs, Sunday schools, Young People meetings, and special music across several congregations with welcoming notes and summer adjustments.

Freeport Grace Episcopal Frederick J. Bate Trinity Holy Comrhunion Reeve Burton M. A. Rockey Henry Smart Bert Munn Pilsgrim First Presbyterian Church H. L. Moore Margaret Fry Save God Randagger Pilgrim's Progress Albert Vans Young People’s Society Trinity United Evangelical Church Corner Union Pleasant Streets Lt. CC. Schmidt Sunday Bible School B. Wight Trinity Church First Baptist Church Orlo J. Price A. F. Williams James A. Pierce Sterling T. W. Davis Tabernacle W. Gardner Thrall Young People M. E C. W. McCaskill Epworth League First Church of Christ, Scientist Wilcoxon Block Embury Methodist F. E. Furst McCaughtry Park Presbyterian Church Streator Ill First United Brethren Church Galena Locust Streets F. M. Davis J. B. Fenton Oak Street N. Wunderlich Seatsree Second Presbyterian F. A. Hosmer Jas. D. MccCaughtry E. E. McKay Freeport Theosophical Society Christian Church Charles Bloom Rantons Third Presbyterian Church Heys Sne

Market closes mixed at Chicago grain and Union Stock Yard

July report shows Sept wheat 76 cents, Sept corn 604, Sept oats 3237, Sept pork 17.02, Sept lard 882, Sept ribs 9 15. Cattle 800 steady, cows and heifers varied around 5.40 to 5.40, stockers 2.40 to 4.25, hogs 12,000 weak and lower, light and heavy weights mixed. Sheep 2,500 steady near 2.90 to 5.40.

Chicago Board of Trade Union

New Life Pills Claim Cure for Constipation

Dr. King's New Life Pills advertised as the pleasantest and most effective remedy for constipation. The ad claims they awaken torpid livers, prevent appendicitis, and tone up the system, selling for 25 cents at Jos. Emmert's drug store.

Dr. King Jos. Emmert's

Boys' shoes 98 cet the E. WwW clearing aint

The fragment cites boys' shoes and a price or sale note. readable text is limited, with unclear context about the item or event. Likely a brief classified or ad snippet mentioning footwear and a price point.

Personal News Roundup of Traveling Friends and Relatives

Local residents note visits and homecomings across cities and states. Harrold Suite is visiting friends while Miss Mabel Nixon returns from a relatives visit north of town. Several families travel to Milwaukee, Madison, Delavan, Rock City, and Minneapolis for vacations, house parties, or to tend ill relatives.

Mabel. Nixon Nora M. J. Atkey Rock City Wis Relaves

Local Social and Church Events for This Week

The W B C will host a board party this evening at the G A R hall with public invites. Embury bible class men plan a meeting tomorrow to discuss important business. Grace Episcopal choir rehearses tonight at 7 30 with full attendance asked. Busy Bee lodge 188 seeks full attendance and staff participants. Epworth League plans a Mystery Sociable next Wednesday evening August 1 in church parlors with public invitation. Sailor Bob Clark residing at Brewster house will address German Valley residents at a local church Sunday evening.

Embury Grace Episcopal Church Busy Bee Lodge M. E. Epworth League Bob’ Clark Brewster House German Valley

Minors National Guard unit returns from Camp Lincoln

Sixteen 45 members of Company L of the Sixth Regiment, Minors, arrived home at 6 o'clock this morning after seven days at Camp Lincoln near Springfield. Six more will return this evening and tomorrow via Chicago. Soldiers report a tan, praise Camp Lincoln, and note drills and duties were enjoyable and beneficial, with Company L earning compliments for precision in drill and manual of arms.

National Guard Camp Litcoln Springfield Chicago Camp Lincoln

Steal Chickens Target West Freeport Farm

West Freeport resident C W Liebhart reported a theft of sixty seven six week old chickens from a locked coop. The brooders were left behind by the burglars who took Rhode Island reds and several game birds. No clues yet.

C. W. Liebhart West Freeport Mr. Liebhart

Highland Park to Host Big Free Act Tomorrow

Highland Park management announces a major free entertainment act for tomorrow featuring the noted handcuff artists Alexander and Alexander. The pair promise to free themselves from any pair of handcuffs without keys or tools.

Highland Park Alexander and Alexander

Madame Brunswick Prominent Chicago Medium Opens July 23

Madame Brunswick of Chicago, renowned medium, will begin séances at 30 Chicago Street on July 23. Also advertised: Blue Serge suits at Golden Eagle for 8.85, value 12.50, urging customers to try on these garments.

Madame Brunswick Chicago Chicago Street Golden Eagle

E W clearing sale offers men’s pat. colt shoes

At the E. and W. clearing sale prices include men’s five dollar patent colt shoes in blucher style with button and lace, offered around 45 dollars and 65 cents. The notice reads 7 28 4t.

Breaks Arm At Ball Game During Spectator Fall

Ralph Stine, son of Mrs Lena K Stine, broke his left arm yesterday afternoon while watching the Freeport versus Eau Claire ball game. He stood from the bleachers to get a better view, fell and landed on the ground injuring his arm.

Ralph Stine Lena K. Stine Freeport Eau Claire Keene

Former Resident Miller Dies in Pierson at 78

E W Miller, formerly of Stephenson county, died Thursday afternoon in Pierson Iowa at age 78. He was brother in law to Jay Dievore of Freeport and Mrs A K Eby of Pearl City but telegram delay kept them from attending the funeral held this afternoon. Miller lived on a Pearl City area farm from 1863 to 1870 after moving to the county from Pennsylvania.

E. W. Miller Stephenson County Pierson Mr. Miller Jay DieVore Freeport A. K. Eby Pearl Cir Pearl City Pennsylvania

Illness Update In Chicago Street Household

Mrs Edward Koehler is ill at her home in Chicago street. Robert Mitchell son of Mr and Mrs R B Mitchell has been removed from the hospital to home. He is rapidly convalescing from an operation for appendicitis.

Edward Koehler Chicago Street Robert Mitchell R. B. Mitchell

Knights of Pythias Meeting in Freeport Lodge Hall

Knights of Pythias Freeport lodge No 462 will hold a meeting in the castle hall Monday evening for business and work in the rank of knight All Knights are cordially invited to attend.

Knights of Pythias Freeport Lodge No 462

Rain Delays Game. Eau Claire Series Rescheduled

Rain prevented the game today causing cancellation. A doubleheader will be played on the next visit by the Eau Claire team at the same venue.

Toda Eau Claire

Increase in Population. Mr and Mrs Andrew Phillips are happy parents

Mr and Mrs Andrew Phillips welcome a baby boy in a joyful birth announcement. The family reports the new arrival with celebrations and thanks.

Andrew Phillips

Low Summer Tourist Rates From Chicago Great Western

The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets at nearly half the tariff to Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Southern Wyoming and Lower Michigan resorts. Tickets on sale daily September 1st. For details contact any G W agent or J Pimer P A at St Paul Minn.

Chicago Great Western

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