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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
8
Heavy rain and slick conditions hampered pitching but both teams connected for hits. La Crosse defeated Green Bay with a final score reflecting productive bats and key plays from Gormley Tonnant and Lanins.
In June 21 reports from Highland Wisconsin a local Highland organization defeated the Galena Independents in a loose game. Cool weather and an off day hindered the semi professionals as Parish misplayed an easy fly in the fifth inning starting a scoring sequence.
The will of A. H. Mérlien, proven in county court, names the widow Anna Mérlien and five children as beneficiaries with $187,000 in real and personal property. Lands include 240 acres in Winnebago township, 326 acres Hart farm in Burritt township, and various parcels in Forreston and Baileyville. Cash bequests and annual sums adjust to equalize distributions among Emma, Rose, Lena, Anna, Lena Brown, Harm A. Mérlien, and others, with remainder divided among all children.
Attorney General Stead filed a mandamus against Edgar county board of supervisors challenging a June amendment to the general election law. The measure requires two Republican judges per precinct, but Edgar county blocked naming judges, giving two seats to Democrats. Sagamon and Maconpin counties with Democratic boards have also withheld appointments as the hearing continued.
An alarming situation from neglect of clogged bowels and torpid liver leads to chronic constipation. Dr King’s New Life Pills are promoted as the best and gentlest regulators of stomach and bowels. Jos Emmert druggist guarantees them at 25 cents.
The semi annual water rents are due at the company's office on June 80th with July 1st Sunday noted. A 10 percent discount applies to all bills paid in advance on or before the due date. Office hours include evenings from June 85th to 30th inclusive for payments. Please call for your discount. Tit Freeport Water Co Agate
A compact sales pitch touts E. and Ww. Oxford footwear available in the shop window. The ad promises better fit and customer satisfaction, urging passersby to try a pair and feel the difference.
Describes the most desirable city lots on High St between Empire and Gibbs in the Meyer Addition. Indicates contact at Stephenson Street and Howard Gilbert for sales information.
The county will hold graduation exercises tomorrow at 1:30 PM in the assembly hall of the new high school annex. Ninety graduates from country and out of town schools will receive diplomas in a program directed by Dr. B B McKay and Supervisor Stephen Rigney.
The program for Embury Church includes Organ Voluntary Humpéti Prayer and The Day of Jubilee. Wilma Stevenson greets with a recital by George Rideout followed by choruses, quartets, and multiple student recitations. The event ends with diplomas, gifts, offerings, and a benediction at 7:30. Baptism services are announced for the morning preaching.
Fred C. Held reports the Jo Daviess county soldiers and sailors reunion in Stockton drew over one hundred veterans. Col. Frank O. Lowden gave the principal address as HE. H. Buck of Rock Island accompanied Held home. Next year’s meeting likely at Warren.
The Clerk's union held a meeting last evening and added two new members, totaling six new inclusions in the past week. Committees were named to organize the Labor Day picnic at Beloit, led by George Carroll, Roy Coomber, and Charles Miller.
An ad praises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 85 cents, extolling its inspiration and sweetness. It mentions Tea or Tablets from Joseph Emmert, highlighting the product as a cosmetic grooming aid for women.
Notice announces the application to Illinois Secretary of State to rename the Freeport College of Commerce and English Training School to Freeport Business College. The institution seeks to update its address on Galena Street Freeport Illinois and preserve mail delivery amid potential new business colleges. Signed by J. J. Nagle Principal on June 19, 1906.
The Cash Grocers advertise best oil at perfection five cents per gallon at Burrell Bros located on Stephenson Street with prominent pricing and location details for customers.
Laura Henke writes from Buenos Ayres to her father describing life abroad. She notes cool days after a hot dry summer, local crop conditions, and San Francisco earthquake news. She describes viewing President Quentana's remains, funeral customs, cathedral interiors, Recoleta cemetery, Plaza Alrear, tram travel, opera, and social gatherings with English boarders.
Wil lis T Morgan a retired U S A commissary sergeant from Concord New Hampshire says two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines left him prone to colds. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption with keeping him in perfect health and endorses it for coughs colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases. Trial bottle free.
The Oakland Cemetery association sponsors a shuttle from Court House Square to Oakland Cemetery on Monday Wednesday and Friday starting June 11. Times range from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with return trips at half hours. Round trip tickets cost 20 cents available from Owen T. Smith secretary at the Freeport Water Company office.
For sale fresh picked cherries delivered anywhere in Freeport. Limited supply, price right. Order quickly. New phone 814 or 299 old phone 279. J W Miller. 6-21d1w.
Bank statement from Freeport Illinois shows liabilities capital stock surplus and profits with totals for deposits and notes. Cashier H S Webster swears the figures are true before Notary J H Strarns on June 22 1906 with directors Farwell and Elson attesting.
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