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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
4
A compact 19th century classifieds style list offering Pozzoni s Powder with a metal puff box 38c One lot Tooth Brushes 15 and 260c values special 10c Prophylactic Tooth Brushes bristles fit the teeth 35c Stephenson Supporter and long waist adjuster Children s Hose Supporters prices 35 25 10c The Kazoo Supporters 50¢ Children s Muslin Waists 10c Growing Wax each ic Sperm Sewing Machine oil 5c.
Vacant lots in the Meyer Addition between Carroll and Float streets with High Street running north to south. Since platting over two years ago, 42 lots sold and 17 modern houses built. 29 lots remain priced to fit most budgets with sewer gas water cement walks included. Fifty dollars cash and ten dollars per month at five percent buy a lot. Inquire at once.
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad starts preparatory work for a new passenger depot in East Freeport. Crews replace 60 and 70 pound rails, extend sidetracks to the Stover and Arcade shops, and move nearby buildings. A modern depot is promised before winter. Theft from Illinois Central freight cars raises concern as misfortune befalls a machinist and a laborer.
Mr and Mrs M J Hanley were summoned to Chicago after Mrs Ellen Tinan sister of Mrs Hanley was fatally injured Monday night when a carriage driven by Mrs Tinan was struck by a street car on Michigan avenue near One Hundred and Tenth street. The horse bolted threw all occupants to the ground. Mrs Tinan remained unconscious. two other women were with her. Dr Murphy says no hopes of recovery.
Husn temple 108 members urged to attend drill Friday at 7 30 PM sharp at I P hall then proceed to Lexington halls for maneuvers.
Tickets go on sale July 10 with favorable return limits on account of the exposition. Apply to agents of Chicago and Northwestern. Venue is Omaha Nebraska, with service provided by the North-Western Line.
In Freeport Prof. J. J. Nagle discusses the plan to establish another business college while the College of Commerce merged with Harlow Business College to form a stronger school. Citizens oppose adding more private schools, fearing harm to the public system and the existing institution. A third college may open in September, raising debate on whether to support one or two additional schools.
Albert Jacobsen plans a three story double store room building east of the Grand opera house in Galena street this season. Native work to start Monday after bidding this week. A three seat gap will separate the new structure from the opera house. Upper floors will be flats. J S Brown adjoining lot owner will build a three story next year. Pratl brothers secure contracts for many residences. two under construction on Arcade avenue, two on Kickapoo street, and one on Renton street.
Notice announces filing with Illinois secretary of state to change the corporate name to Freeport Business College, Freeport College of Commerce and English Training School. Location at Blust Building 84 to 83 Galena Street Freeport Illinois. Signed J. J. Nagle principal. June 19 1906.
Cleaning service ad offering carpet cleaning by A. M. Hoover with contact phone 808 and a date marker 4-14tf implying a sale or service listing in the local paper.
Oil price set at eight cents per gallon as the best quality fuel offered by Burrell Bros The Cash Grocers located at 119 Stephenson Street. The listing promotes low cost oil to customers in the area.
An ad showcases the Lord & Taylor Onyx Hosiery line for ladies Misses and children as the best made offering in stock, emphasizing quality and breadth of sizes.
Members of the board of supervisors who form the committee on the poor farm met at the court house today and reviewed bids for lighting the buildings for the coming year. The committee decided to install a gas lighting plant and two bids were received this morning, though the contract has not yet been let.
The notice lists multiple June programs including a senior class play in the high school assembly room on June 1, commemoration exercises with remarks by Col. Frank L. Lowden on June 21, and graduating exercises June 26 at the same venue. Also noted is a Sunday School service at Globe Park on June 22 and a July circus by Forepaugh and Setla Bros. at Farst Freeport show grounds.
Chas. Oswald of Rensselaersville N Y reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured Seth Burch’s thigh sore on his neck and warns it prevents blood poisoning. The remedy treats cuts wounds burns and sores and costs 25 cents at Jos. Emmert's drug store.
A brief local advertisement announces a limited time offer selling twenty two pounds of fine cane sugar for one dollar. The sale is promoted by Ke nion Pacific Tea Co a leading dealer in teas coffees spices and baking power with a news phone listed and a street address at 79 Stephenson Street.
Winslow and Co advertise professional shoe fitting with years of experience ensuring correct foot measurement and comfortable footwear. The note highlights trusted service for proper sizing and personalized fitting.
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