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Freeport Daily Journal in Freeport, Illinois

04 Mar 1908

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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1908

Page

2

Items of Interest From the County

Meathe reports on personals social events and affairs of county towns with regular correspondence detailing local happenings and notable gatherings across the region.

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Dakota Correspondent Notes Local Social Roundup

From Our Own Correspondent Dakota March v Mrs Lamb Freeport visited with Mr and Mrs Wm McElhiney last week Mrs Frank Andres Mrs Scott Brandt of Rockford and Mrs Oscar Dorman of Spencer Town visited here last Wednesday Ed Heenen loaded household goods for Dixon Ill to wake his future home Roy Weckerly moved from Freeport to Eilert house Corn shipments to local farms and a public sale planned for Chas Bowers Read of Mary Frantz born Center county Pa died 1908 aged 83 and 7 months. her family details and church life noted. Dakota and surrounding families named throughout.

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Dakota Lamb Freeport Wm. McElhbiney Frank Andres Scott Brandt Rockrove Oscar Dorman Spencer Town FE. G. Mallory Coons R. E. Cotherman Ed Heenen Homer Ash Chicago Luther Angle Chas, Bowers W.C. Smith Herb Stover Baby W.D. Brown Rolla Milt Salyard Rock Island Jos Salyard S. W. Andre C. Andre Rockford Gern Andre W. Rote Ray Blunt Fred Wehmeier, Jr Dixon Mary Frantz Geo. Frantz Center County Peter Small John Meyers Jacob Elkhorn Wis Clinton Co Anna Henry T Geo. M Ill Frantz Daniel Meyers Julia Miller Samuel Small Carpenter South Dakota Illinois Isit Reformed Church
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Baileyville Notes A Busy Round Of Visits And Church News

Otlie DeWert rides to Forres ton Monday while Mrs John VanDeest visits Freeport with daughter Mrs Jourdan. Annie DeWert returns home after weeks with sister Mrs Sinmmnons. Alina Roskain of Harper visits here with ref Lives. Henry Vanbeest of Freeport with daughter Miss Ange visits Friday. Mrs Andrew Myers and little daughters Anna Ida and Mrs John Myers travel to Freeport Friday. Catherine Johnson spends Friday in Freeport. John Kampen of Calumet Iowa visits his father here. Dr Carpenter and Lewis Johnson travel to Freeport Saturday. Church officers elected include Hiram Stamp Ontje Olt manus elders and Ebert Johnseer deacon. Baptist church business meeting set for Tuesday March 10. Kiko Kruse leaves for Saline Kan this week. August Linneman for LaMar Mo Wednesday. Mrs A A Gidger travels to Freeport Tuesday. Little Henrietta Dikkers improves after illness. Mrs Dunker is low with doubtful recovery. Dr Akins Forreston visit last week. Klaas Husinga Freeport pleasant caller. Ladies Aid Society Baptist church to meet Mrs John Roskam Shurecay afternoon. Rev Dupre to be here next Sun.

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Hirom Baileyville Tul Otlie DeWert Forreston John VanDeest Freeport Jourdan Annie DeWert Sinmmnons Alina Roskain Harper Henry Vanbeest Ange Andrew Myers Anna Ida John Myers Catherine Johnson John Kampen Calauius Iowa Carpenter Lewis Johnson Freeport Satururday Reformed Church Hiram Stamp Ontje Oltmanus Ebert Johnseer The Baptist Church Kiko Kruse Saline Kan August Linneman LaMar A. A. Gidger Henrietta Dikkers
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Evanglist to Occupy Baptist Pulpit Next Week

A noted evangelist will occupy the Baptist pulpit and conduct meetings each evening during the coming week. He is expected to draw a large crowd.

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Dorcas Society Meeting and Local Moves in German Valley

From Our Own Correspondent German Valley March 2 The Dorcas society to meet at Mrs Christ Ludwig s home Wednesday A. Boomearden departs for Washington this evening Stouffer Voght moving household goods to Ellsworth Minn to make future home Jelle Janssen moves to South Dakota Reina Mennenga and C Johnson Freeport wed last Wednesday Rev Schnucker officiating Friends wish newlyweds happiness Youth nearly drowns after missing lantern crossing icy creek good swimmer reaches safety and arrives at destination on time

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German Valley Dorcas Society Christ Ludwig A. Boomearden Washington Stouffer Voght Pooola Ellsworth Minn Frank Reinie Tuesaday Jelle Janssen S. Dakota Reina Mennenga C. Johnson Freeport Schnucker
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McConnell Correspondent Reports Local Visits and Dance Announcement

Mrs Wim Cole visited Freeport over Sunday. Miss Ella Woolf of Winslow stayed with sister Mrs A V Gage. Wm Bechtold from Freeport visited his brother Tiaac Bechtold. Elias Heckman of Orangeville visited town. Mrs Isaac Gage of Winslow visited town. Ida Shippee spent week at John Wagner's. John McDaniel visiting friends after moving to Kansas. Mrs Thomas Woolf of Winslow visited daughter Mrs Arthur Gage. Luther Shippee to host masquerade dance on Friday March 6. A Gage moved into Albert McDaniel’s vacated house. Mr and Mrs Chas Cole visited late friends in Freeport. Ollie Nathan of Freeport visited town for a few days.

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McConnell Wim. Cole Freeport Ella Woolf Winslow A. V. Gage Wm. Bachtold Tiaac Bechtold Fklias Heckman Orangeville Isaac Gage Ida Shippee John Wagner John McDaniel Kansas Thomas Woolf Arthur Gage Luther Shippee Gage Albert McDaniel Chas. Cole Ollie Nathan Wim. F. Kanne C. J. Lillequest Pecatonica Christina Miller Chas. Meier Rockford H. Meijer Hitler Chas. Ananest Edward Degunther John Johnson Durand Raymer Jennie Wilson Nebraska PP. Wise Chicago Eugene Wise Beloit M. Wise Miss Toster Mrs. Read Rev. Jones Ir. Kellar Fred Toelke Fred Schroedermeier Frank Miller Maud Adam Bertsch Dakota Minnie Albert Brat and Son Eugene Ditzler B. G. Cooper Davis Sam Cornelius Moving Picture Show Oscar Tielkemeier Gridley Sheckler South Dakota John Liljequist Miss Houser Lena J.B. Hoy Mrs. A. Miller Wis
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From Our Own Correspondent Damascus March 2

Damacus report notes Fred Scho ney moved to Buena Vista last week Fred Napple of Freeport repaired the boiler for the creamery Mrs J A Phillips visiting Iowa Lou Henke happy to be out again John Houser from Craig Neb visited friends here pay day at the creamery $135 pay milking Who says milking don t pay Mrs J A Phillips and children visited Lena Fred Scheider retires moves to Lena Freeport talent to discuss local option March 6 at the church invitation extended to all Everybody is invited.

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Damascus Fred Schoney Buena Vista Fred Napple Freeport H. M. Phillips Iowa Lou Henke John Houser Craig Nebr J. A. Phillips Lena Fred Scheider
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Republican committeeman meeting noted in Freeport

Davis reports K O Knudson and David Meinert attended a Republican committeeman meeting in Freeport. George McHees of Mt Carroll was mentioned. With Davis caller a few days last week, John Runte announces himself a

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Davis K. O. Knudson David Meinert Freeport George McHees Mt. Carroll John Runte
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Story of a Long Illness and a Home Remedy Trial

A narrator describes a prolonged illness causing sores from the legs to ankles and immense discomfort over years. After trying various remedies with little relief, she reads about Cureentical Remedies and decides to test them. Three weeks later the sores heal, pain eases, and the patient regains strength, prompting continued use of Cuticura products and a grateful testimonial from Upper Pennequinn, Maine.

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Gatie Pootas Doug
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Unclear medical prep and remedies described in old record

Fragmented text describes a concoction of bath, Cura Sotto, a greithe depephogdthon Ce atte eu Chatenent and a mild dose with Resolvent or Bills. It mentions sleep, a cure, figures of speech and a postal address, suggesting an antiquated medical or apothecary note with vague remedies and infant to adult references.

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Ufeld Celes Chet Cota
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Revival Meetings In Freeport And Local News

A long list of local visits, arrivals, and movements from Freeport and surrounding towns. Notables include Wim F. Kanne seeking a Republican nomination, Mrs. Christina Miller visiting Freeport, many trips between Durand Pecatonica Lena and Rockford, and general community updates on visits, relocations, and events.

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Pearhits Correspondent Reports Local Yearly Ties

From Our Own Correspondent Pearhits March report notes a busy week with station activity and visitors. Names like Salis Sashain and Mreepord Monts Mas appear among sparse entries describing trips to Chicago and Dubuque. Several residents are listed as moving or retiring, reflecting small town changes.

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Pearhits Maren Phei Ageat Bayer Snato Sarvexvoars Thee Mie Voekuattani Metit Cbdeana Abarat Febeusteda Dela Seebold Mreepord Monts Mas Karhlentever South Prevport Trienals Phillip Kline Dubuque Webb Chitagos Alvoitridt Mars. S. Blitz Turin Pecatonica Wistelabinsenm Mow
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Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Cure for Freeport Headaches

Freeport Illinois residents report relief from dull throbbing headaches, dizziness, and back pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Claude Downey of 95 Cottonwood Street credits the treatment with ending kidney trouble symptoms and improved energy, stating the pain has not returned for months.

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Freeport Doan Claude Downey Cottonwood Street Ill Dean Imert Foster-Milburn Co United States
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Pleasant Hill Briefs From Our Own Correspondent

From Pleasant Hill March 2 The hail storm last Saturday damaged telephone lines and hindered travel. Louis Hawke suffered a serious accident Monday while returning from Cedarville, severely injured but able to be up now. C Jacobs and family moved to a new home near Lena last Thursday. Mrs Koppien visited her parents. John Jacobs and Mrs Fluegel helped L C Jacobs move. The infant daughter of James...

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Pleasant Hill Louis Hawke Cedarville Fs. C. Jacobs Lena Koppien John Jacobs Mrs. Fluegel L. C. Jacobs James
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Local News Briefs From Lena Area March Report

Our Own Correspondent notes visitors Mrs Linea Weaver of Freeport and Mrs Al Kosier of South Dakota calling on Mr and Mrs C F Warner. Mr Fr Kottman moved his family to Lena. J A Gordon rented a hay baler to handle snow drifts but snow melted first. Co PD Williams performs the owl act for Great Western. After March 4 the nine hour law imposes new hours for Agent Kyle and night staff. Yellow Creek overflows again after thaw.

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J Bolton Lineaweaver Freeport al. Kosier South Dakota C. F. Warner Fr. Kottman Lena J. A. Gordon Co. PD. Williams
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