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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1906

Page

4

Household Everyday Necessities Featured In Print Ads

An assortment of small daily use items advertised with prices: talcum powder at 18 cents a box, rice powder 25 cents per bottle, toilet pins and glass heads, Macey hook and eye in glass tubes, knit broom covers for dusting hardwood floors, laundry bags priced at 60, 50, and 25 cents, Airset wash cloths a nickel, Huck towels 5 to 10 cents, travel wash cloths in waterproof pockets, ring and jewel pockets 25 to 19 cents, Panama Bath Complexion brush 12 cents, Pozzoni powder with puff 38 cents, tooth brushes 15 to 26 cents, prophylactic brushes 35 cents, Stephenson supporter 25 cents, children's hose supporters 25 to 35 to 10 cents, Kazoo supporters 50 cents, children’s muslin waists 10 cents, ironing wax 1 cent, Sperm Sewing Machine oil 5 cents.

Landis Preaches at First U. B. Church Freeport

Professor Landis drew large audiences at the First U. B. church delivering a logical scriptural discourse. Seven new members joined this year total eighty seven with eighteen baptized in the evening as weekly services continue with Bible studies in Amos and Matthew starting Tuesday.

Landis U. B Jesus Christ mRnut Amos Matthew

Social Circles Surprise Party in Lancaster Township

Mystic Worth ers of the World hosted a surprise party for Henry Meyer in Lancaster township on Saturday night. Games with prizes went to Albert Leonhardt, Chas Peight, Mrs F A Knepley, Herman Schroeder, and others. Midnight refreshments followed a social hour as guests praised the hostess. Myrtle Knauf hosted a farewell birthday for Jessie Fee with about 35 guests as Mrs Fee prepares to move to Iowa. Miss Mary Hufford and Frank McDermott wed in McCarroll with plans to set up housekeeping in their new home there.

Henry Meyer Lancaster Township Mr. Meyer Lone Albert Leonhardt Chas. Peight F. A. Knepley Herman Schroeder John Bamberger Bradley Myrtle Knauf Third Street Arcade Jessie Fee Mary Hufford Frank McDermott McCarroll

Fine Lots on Finest Terms in Freeport Meyer Addition

The Chas. E. Meyer Addition between Carroll and Float streets with High street crossing. Two years old, 42 lots sold, 17 houses built. 29 lots remain for sale with sewer gas water mains and cement walks included. Fifty dollars cash and ten dollars per month at five percent interest buys any lot. Inquire at once.

Freeport Chas. E. Meyer Carroll and Float High Street

Trinity Church marks Accession Day with record attendance

Yesterday was a great day for Trinity Church with large audiences and inspired singing. Attendance rose to 212 in Sunday school, many classes increased, especially the men’s class led by Rev. L C Schmidt. Fifty new members joined after a sermon on The Apostolic Church. Twenty seven more joined the K L C EH meeting and vows were renewed. A day of joy and holy rapture, ending with a well attended evening service.

Trinity Church L. OC. Schmidt Apostolic Church A. B. Wight Trinity

Wallace Yards Victim Cremains and Funeral Details

A man killed in a wall collapse in Wallace was a member of the Order of Railway Conductors and the Freeport Aerie of Bogies. Survived by five brothers and three sisters, with his mother in Coleman. Funeral held at 68 Winslow Street with Rev. Bate officiating. Body to Coleman for noon services tomorrow. a special train coach will run. Pallbearers listed from Eagles and Conductors groups.

Order of Freeport Aerie Charles Frank Fred Coleman Sumner Texas George Central America McKay Leadville Colo Kree Liza Coleman Marietta Coleman Winslow Street Rev. Bate Grace Episcopal Church Joseph Trautwein B. J. Dorman Walter Hea The Eagles Michael Kerns J. H. Harrington A. 0. Wilson Order of Railway Conductors

Grabs Girl's Foot and Receives 999 Year Term

Fort Worth report from Belton describes Snow Williams a Black man who seized a young white woman by the foot in her room. He was arrested after the victim screamed for help and a grand jury quickly handed down a 999 year penitentiary sentence.

Fort Worth Texas Snow Williams Belton

Germania Society Card Party and Dance Tomorrow

The Germania society will host a card party and dance tomorrow evening. Members and guests are invited to attend the social event and enjoy an evening of games music and refreshments.

Germania Society The

The Old Plea Coffee and a Health Turnaround

A coffee drinker recounts stomach and nerve troubles linked to caffeine. After years of illness and failed medical advice, switching to Postum led to relief from headaches nausea and vomiting, weight gain and improved well being. Endorsed by Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and the book The Road to Wellville.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Church Memberships Renewed and July Communion Planned

Several members were received yesterday morning at the English Lutheran church by renewal letter confirmation and baptism. Others will be received at the mid summer communion Sunday morning July 1st. This evening the pastor and Mrs Thrall will be at home to their members and friends corner of West street and Fifth avenue.

English Lutheran Church Thrall West Street Fifth Avenue

Seventy two join Em bury church in weeklong surge

Seventy two persons were received into membership yesterday at Em bury church, making a total of 152 since a week ago. There have been forty six baptisms on those two Sundays. Next Sunday a large number of new members are expected.

Embury Church

Reverend Schmedli Pastor at Van Brocklin Sermons Draw Crowds

Rev Charles Schmedli of Chicago preached at the Methodist church in Van Brocklin on Sunday. He was greeted by large morning and evening congregations, and his sermons were greatly appreciated.

Charles Schmedli Chicago van Brocklin

Local and Otherwise: Dakota visits and social notes

County Superintendent Grove visited the Dakota schools today. Miss Mamie Bergman returns tomorrow from Newton, Ta. Mrs. George Held and daughter Virginia visit Chicago. Miss Tracy Nilles returns to Chicago after visiting here. Ladies of the second Presbyterian church plan Tuesday sewing at the church. Wedding cards announce John A. Drought and Marie M. Foster wed in Chicago on May 1. Mrs. J. W. Boyington of Stevens Point, Wis., guests of Circuit Clerk Boyington, spent the day at Rockford. Charles D. Knowlton returns from a North and South Dakota mortgage loan trip. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Jungkunz, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Guenther, and A. C. Kennedy depart for Peoria for Illinois Pharmacists convention. Frank Barber of Montreal, a Montreal Eastern league pitcher, visits relatives and strains pitching arm, sidelining him for most of the season.

Grove Mamie Bergman Newton George Held Virginia Chicago Tracy Nilles The Second Presbyterian Church John A. Drought Marie M. Foster Charles D. Knowlton North South Dakota Wm. F. Jungkunz C. P. Guenther A. C. Kennedy Peoria Tlinois Pharmacists Frank Barber Montreal Can

Have your carpets cleaned by A. M. Hoover

A. M. Hoover offers carpet cleaning services with contact by phone. Call 3808 for appointments and information.

A. M. Hoover

Girls Wanted for Steady Positions at Freeport Shoe

Advertises several girls sought for good steady positions at the Freeport Shoe Manufacturing Company. Apply in person.

Freeport Shoe Mi’g Co

Winslow Company Promises Proper Shoe Fittings

Winslow & Co offers expert shoe fitting with years of experience ensuring correct foot measurements for comfort and fit. Glidwlw

Winslow & Co

Burrell Bros Gas Prices Advertised at 8 Cents

Local notice promotes best oil at eight cents per gallon offered by Burrell Bros The Cash Grocers located at 119 Stephenson Street. Readers are urged to take advantage of low price for petroleum product at this outlet.

Burrell Bros Stephenson St

Stammering Clerk’s Bold Advice Sparks Notorious Remark

Julian FP Trask, city clerk of Taconia New Hampshire and former labor commissioner, is noted as a famed stammerer. A visitor seeking help for his son’s stammer prompted Trask to quip shoot him in a moment of speech difficulty. A Boston inventor proposes heated oil pipes to prevent frozen railway switches in winter.

Julian FP. Trask Taconia N.el New Wampshire Buster Granite State Labor Bureau Concord Queen City Mr. Trask Boston

Freeport Nationals Defeat Park Heights In Low-Scoring Game

The Freeport Nationals defeated Park Heights yesterday afternoon at Park Heights by 20 to 4. The exhibition was uninteresting and the Nationals were given the game in the seventh inning.

Park Heights Freeport Nationals Nationals

Lord and Taylor Onyx Hosiery Featured in Ad

An advertisement highlights the premier line of Lord and Taylor Onyx Hosiery for ladies Misses and children noted as the best made and valued for quality and fit in the market.

Lord & Taylor Onyx

Divorce Granted in Circuit Court Case

Judge Heard grants Ida Smetzler a divorce from William Smetzler in the circuit court this afternoon.

O. £. Heard Ida Smetzler William Smetzler

An Invitation from Bashful Beaumont to Maiden

A playful exchange features Bashful Beaumont and Modest Maiden in a dated flirtation. The banter centers on a kiss from the previous night and a quip about being wiser asleep than awake, reflecting lighthearted social witticisms.

Beaumont

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Sores and Wounds

A farmer’s note from Rensselaersville N Y touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for healing and preventing blood poisoning after injury. Chas. Oswald recommends it, claiming it cured Seth Burch of a severe neck sore. Cures guts wounds burns and sores, 25 cents at Jos. Emmert’s drug store.

Chas. Oswald Rensselaersville Seth Burch Jos

Parasol Lost at Stephenson Street Office

On Stephenson Street July 9 a black silk parasol was left at the Gas Light and Coke office. Return to Lils Buckley 1 Lincoln Avenue with reward noted.

Stephenson Geceibe The Gas Bight & Coke Buckley Lincoln Avenue

New York Cemeteries Overtaxed by City’s Dead

New York's cemeteries possess 3155 acres of land and are deemed sufficient for the city's dead at current death rates for a hundred fifty years according to officials.

New York

Mountain 7 Promotes Health Amid Fading Beauty

Fragmentary notice cites a product or remedy named Mountain 7, described as stimulating the nervous system and offering health benefits. Includes garbled branding and unclear claims about ills and beasifier. Names and specifics are obscured by damaged text.

Listers

High School Events and Circus Planned for Summer

June events include senior class banquet at High School auditorium on June 19 20. senior class play in High School week. commencement exercises with Col Frank O Lowden address in assembly hall on June 21. Alumni banquet June 2 at Masonic Temple. rural school graduations June 28 in High School assembly room. July 6 Forepaugh and Sells Bros circus at Hast Freeport show grounds.

Umanetum Col Frank Lowden Alumi Association Masonic Temple Hol ‘ If Forepaugh and Sells Bros

Meat Market Change in Freeport by Lichtenburg & Son

GHORGHLIGHTEN BURGHR & Son announce purchase of the Katszemeier stand at 125 Galena Street Otto Schubert’s meat shop renamed to their firm. George Lichtenberger, with fifty years serving the area, guarantees high quality fresh baked and smoked meats and gracious old customer service.

Otto Schubert Katszemeier & Mets Galena Street George Lichtenberger Freeport Ghorgh Lighten Burghr & Son Bobs “Phouse Galena St

City Journal Delivered Across Danly for One Week

The Danly Journal states its newspaper reach extends to every city district for a full seven days. This distribution note emphasizes wide circulation and consistent delivery across all neighborhoods.

Danly Journal

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