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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1905

Page

4

Timely Caution for Swimmers From Veteran Diver Advice

Harold Bardell's drowning near Josef's island prompts veteran swimmers to urge caution in Freeport. The expert declares stay near shore, pace limits, stay cool, avoid cramps, and swim with others to aid in distress. He notes cramps are not always dangerous but fear must not defeat self rescue. He emphasizes hugging shore if not a strong swimmer and staying calm to reach safety.

Josef’s Harold Bardell Freeport Pecatonica

Winneshik News Briefs From June Reports

Our own Correspondent notes Miss Trene Markel’s return from visits to Milwaukee Chicago and Zion City Mr and Mrs Jullis Gramley welcome a baby boy The Youngs school plans a picnic next week Winneshik Sunday school invites Mennonite group so U B church will not meet Emma Janunke is a victim of the minnps Mr and Mrs Sant Markel visited friends in Davis County directions and dates vary in this late June note

Ram Winneshhik Trene Markel Milwaukee Chicago Zion City Jullis Gramley Youngs School Winneshiok Sunday School Mennonite Sunday School U. B Emma Janunke Sant Markel Davis

Tortures of a Preacher Inspires Loyal Cure Claim

The Harpersville New York pastor Rev. O. 4. Moore recounts suffering from a gripped cough that left him sleeping upright until using Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He credits the remedy with curing his cough and saving him from consumption. Advertises at Joseph Emmert's drugstore with 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle. The Datuy JOURNAL delivery notice notes a weekly 0c charge.

Joseph Emmert

Tommy Lawless Goes For A Bold Haircut Referencing Town Clerk

A humorous tale portraits Tommy Lawless, town clerk, visiting a barber for a brown trim. His drastic hair change shocks police and barbers, then reveals his identity. He jokes about future plans and a marriage, with Time hinting at consequences.

Thomas J. Lawless Tommy Batle Adam Wilkey Sweeney Solomon

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Fights Piles and Injuries

A Masonville Iowa resident declares Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures painful piles and bleeding itching protruding piles. The note says it is the best for piles and also effective on cuts burns and injuries. Available at Joseph Emmert's drugstore for 25 cents.

Harry Colson Masonville Joseph Emmert

In Memory of Mrs George Buncker Fragments of verse obituary

An elegiac fragment pays tribute to Mrs George Buncker noting grief and longing. The poem reflects on loss and remembrance with references to companionship, eternal rest, and the hope of reunion beyond earthly bounds. The voice mourns a departed friend and pledges perennial care and bloom.

George Buncker

June church and school events near Freeport and Riverside Park

June events list includes coopmeeting at Riverside park, Henney band concert at Taylor's park, Baptist Church old modal contest, Firmerns pieate at Damascus, Bacenktureate sermon at Heh school, Germinis hall meeting, school class play at Grand Opera House, Freeport high school graduating exercises, county schools graduation at Tiwh school, Ric Mary's School celebration, and a Freeport banner Jubilee at Taylor's park.

B&ik—Holiness Coopmeeting Riverside Park Henney Taylor's * Park Jyne Baptist Church Une Danascus Jung Proesbyteriant Socindit Germinis Hall Grand Opera House

Electric Bitters Cured My Chronic Ailments, Says Harper Man

Geo W Hoffman of Harper Washington credits Electric Bitters with curing a seven year battle with chronic stomach and silver trouble. He praises the medicine, endorses its use, and notes it is sold with a guarantee by Joseph Emmert, druggist, at 50 cents a bottle. The ad also promotes the Pennsylvania Special train service for business travel between New York and Chicago with convenient schedules.

Geo. W. Hoffman Harper, Wash Joseph Emmert New York Pennsylvania Jane Lith Chicago Hholclouk Geo. R. Thompson Michigan St Milwaukee

Mrs Hale Steam Bath and Massage Service Ad

Advertisement for Mrs Hale offering steam bath and massage manicure and chiropody at 111 Stephenson Street with a new phone number. Includes hours 9 to 5 and references to contact details.

Bart Gardner Dead in Marengo After Illness

Bart Gardner known as Bart to Freeport residents and a longtime Chicago and Northwestern railroad employee died at his Marengo home after two weeks of paralysis. Former Freeport conductor and Marengo station agent, he was 69, left a wife and two Chicago sons, and will have a Thursday funeral.

Adams Street L. Loveland Gardner Northwestern Marengo Chicago Galena Chicago Union P. R. Thompson Nelson Dean Milnois Central Rodemeier Ilinois Woodstock Mr. Gardner Jay Fred Day Gardner Marengo Lodge A. I A. M

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