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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1906
Page
7
Health claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve prevents blood poisoning and heals cuts burns sores. A New York merchant from Rensaslaersville notes it cured a severe neck sore. Available at Jos Emmert's drug store for 26 cents.
Mrs. Frank Nixon returns home from sister’s in Freeport. A local youth picnic at Miner's Gully. Miss Nina Huett visits Warren. John Shoesmith back from Chicago on business. John Seebold and W H Goodrich visit from Pearl City. Dr A T King from Pueblo visits J D Hinds then departs for Belvidere. Miss Dorothea Dix visits Scales Mound. Silas Heidenrich returns from Beloit College. Emma Shoesmith returns from Chicago for a Sunday at home. Mrs Lynch and Nellie Tucker travel from Stockton to Freeport. Beulah Shoesmith returns for summer. faculty at Duluth Normal.
A fragment notes a beauty grooming claim for a product named Hollister's Rocky Mountain Ten priced at 35 cents, mentioning tea or tablets and credit to Joseph Emmert. The text emphasizes care and inspiration for women and hints at a promotional tone from a period advertisement.
Oakland Cemetery auto schedule change is announced with pick up from the courthouse at 1 30 p m and return times from the cemetery around 1 45 p m and 2 45 p m. Tickets cost 20 cents and are available at the Freeport Water Company office behind the First National Bank. seasonable bargains in men’s fancy wash vests are listed at $1.12.
The Fifteenth District Republican committee calls a convention at the County club rooms Freeport on Thursday afternoon August 16 at 1 30 to nominate a congressman and elect committee members based on Roosevelt vote totals in 1904. Delegates allocated by county with Dr J F Fair of Freeport as chairman and J W Clinton of Polo as secretary.
Winslow will host the Stephenson County Soldiers reunion on Wednesday August 1 promising a record setting event. Last year’s gathering drew praise for Winslow entertainment and the host veterans aim to outdo that program. Possible speakers include Governor Charles S. Deneen with the Henney Globe band of Freeport rumored to attend.
Yesterday at Embury Methodist church drew large crowds with many turned away from the evening service. The Children’s Day program featured Wilma Stevenson’s welcome, student performances, and diplomas presented by H H Stahl. About forty baptisms yesterday bring total baptisms to eighty six and total converts to 181. Sunday school attendance reached 400.
At about 8 this morning Roy Folgate arrived in Orangeville from the country near the Illinois Central tracks. A frightened horse bolted toward the tracks, Folgate gained control briefly, but the animal reared and fell. A veterinary surgeon said death resulted from fright.
A large number of Freeporters drove to Brown's Mill this afternoon for a picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William J. Smith to mark their fifth wedding anniversary. Attendees fished, supper followed in picnic style, and the return trip was planned by moonlight.
Durand residents gear up for a large Independence Day entertainment with proceeds earmarked for the public library and park. Chicago couple Mr and Mrs Simons are named as principal speakers.
Barnwarming marks dedication as the Yordy brothers near completion of their large modern barn. A dance is planned for this week to celebrate the event and showcase the new structure's features.
The report cites Mrs. John Mule recalling Susan B Anthony visiting Fairmount Wisconsin to lecture and share a breakfast duty tale. It also recounts a San Francisco rent case where the defense mocked the house’s condition while the plaintiff argued nonpayment persisted, and a line about General Nelson’s statue ends the fragment.
The Saengerbund held its annual picnic at Forest Park yesterday for members and families. City and Rockford delegations arrived by interurban, a bountiful committee dinner surpassed expectations, jungle stew was enjoyed, baseball and games entertained, and the chorus performed several selections.
The Ladies' Aid society of St. John's church invites a large gathering to Mrs. Fred Dorman's home on North Galena avenue tonight for a lawn festival. Games and entertainment are arranged, with refreshments and a small admission fee to raise funds for interior mission work.
The Sabbath school of the Second Presbyterian church holds its annual picnic at Globe Park tomorrow. Members receive free transportation and admission tickets. others pay a small charge. All Sabbath school members and those interested are invited. A large attendance is expected and attendees are promised a happy day.
On Friday at 7:30 p m a meeting will be held at the Y M C A building for all men interested in Bible study. The purpose is to discover demand and arrange for organization of classes. All men are urged to attend especially those recently converted to Christianity.
The Epley family plans its third annual reunion on Saturday June 80 at Folgate's Grove in Cedarville. Organizers include President John Rote Vice President Jacob Meyers Treasurer W M Bokemeier and Secretary W I Bike.
F A Read announces a mammoth forced clearing sale due to late season warm weather and wet conditions in June. A large advertisement highlights sacrifices to move remaining summer goods and clear stock.
Rev Carpenter of Polo speaks on The Idylls of the King at Embury tomorrow night. Many friends and acquaintances are invited to hear him with no admission charge.
H. H. Ingraham of Baltimore was a Freeport caller yesterday. Ges. EH. Stickney of Warren spent Sunday with Freeport friends. K. Michel of Beloit and G. W. Michell of Portage Wis were guests of their uncle C. H. Emder over Sunday. Ralph T. Yates of Chicago visited his father at Globe hospital. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cherry of Sioux City and Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Ross of Minneapolis were in an automobile party that passed through Freeport today.
Classified fragment indicates a rental ad seeking a six or seven room house with inquiries directed to OC, referencing Holland and organ factory.Additional garbled lines mention carpenters needed and a location on Stephens/Enson street, with miscellaneous hiring notes and contact hints.
Oshkosh fans disappointed as Meicholr and Warner fail to find form in recent games. Dolan shines for Oshkosh, switching positions, while critics in Oshkosh temper fairness. Eau Claire wins two against Oshkosh, team aims to redeem on a road trip starting at Freeport.
The Freeport club officials condemned umpire Frederickson after yesterday's game and telegraphed President Powers to send a new umpire for today's game. They warned they would accept a fine and forfeit to Oshkosh rather than play under Frederickson. no replacement had arrived by late afternoon.
An alarming situation frequently results from neglect of clogged bowels and torpid liver until constipation becomes chronic. This ad proclaims Dr. King's New Life Pills as the best and gentlest regulators of stomach and bowels, guaranteed by Jos. Emmert, druggist, priced at 26c.
Public notice for Freeport College of Commerce announcing summer school starting Monday July 2 with courses in bookkeeping business practice shorthand and typewriting. Fore noon sessions only tuition rates lowest ever and free use of textbooks. Public school pupils needing help or advance work directed by city teachers urged to inquire at Blast Building Galena Street.
The Daily Journal is distributed across the city with a weekly delivery plan claimed to reach every area. Details on routes or start dates are not provided.
Whetson soldiers served in Cuba and the Philippines stressing health as key. Retired U S A commissary sergeant Morgan of Concord says he used Dr King s New Discovery for consumption to stay in health and praises it as the best medicine for coughs colds and lung diseases in New Hampshire. It is offered at Jos Emmert druggist with 60 cent to one dollar price and a free trial bottle.
The Union Pacific Tea Co offers a limited time sale of twenty two pounds of fine cane granulated sugar for $1.00. The company, a leading dealer in teas, coffees, spices and baking powder, can be reached via New phone 19. 79) Step Hanson street.
Town board holds a regular meeting Monday July 2 at 7 30 p m to audit town bills. All claimants should present bills at the clerk s office at once located in the Rice Building 2nd floor.
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