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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1909

Page

5

Inaugural Sights Impress Visitors at Capitol

Washington crowds celebrate the inauguration with a rainbow of uniforms and a city lit by green and white decorations. Visitors from around the world fill sidewalks and hotels while bands, including the Filipino group from Manila, play on. Amid the bustle, many officials prepare to depart, but the celebrations continue with anticipation for the inaugural ball and Marine Band performances that night.

Washington Capitol Pennsylvania Avenue Bowery Committee On Decorations Filpino Manila New Orleans Coney Island White House Senate Joe Cannon West Mr. Taft Marine Band

Revolts at Cold Steel

Three doctors told Mrs. M. E. Fisher of Detroit that only an operation could help her severe rectal trouble. She instead used Dr. King's New Life Pills and says she was wholly cured, later noting relief from appendicitis and constipation.

M. E. Fisher Detroit Mich Dr. King Hesdande Joseph

Falls to his death near Groton in barn accident

Fred Lindley 35 a well known resident died Wednesday at his home near Groton. Reports say he fell from a barn last Tuesday, dislocating his neck. He leaves wife Emma and four young children. Interment is planned for Seward. the family had lived near Seward before moving to Groton. Lindley was born in Winnebago County and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Fred Lindley Groton Seward Colin Lindley Winnebago County Emma Evarts A. H. Wieman Freeport

Lena Woman Expires After Long Illness

Mrs R Shearer a Lena resident aged 43 died at 9 30 this morning after a long tuberculosis illness. Maiden name Mary Setzer she is survived by her mother Mrs Aspinwall husband and daughter Irene. A Lutheran church member she lived in Lena all her life. Funeral from the family home Sunday at 2 pm Rev C KE Derr officiating.

Lena R. Shearer Mary Setzer Rev. C. KE. Derr

Advance Chautauqua Idea At Freeport Meeting

The Citizens' Commercial association discussed a Chautauqua plan at its monthly meeting. A convention committee led by Frank Lohr S L Friedly and B F Brubaker met with Mr Beynon to outline tent rentals ground fees and schedules for a three week event from July 10 to August 1. Rent options include small tents at 5 ground fee, large four bedroom tents at 7 plus 2 for wood floor totaling 9, with safety rules and officers to enforce sanitation. The group urged support from residents of Freeport and endorsed Beynon's outline as important for the city.

Citizens’ Commercial Association Messrs Frank Lohr S. L. Friedly B. F. Brubaker Beynon

Civic corruption topics highlight March Bible club

The Socio logical Bible club will study civic corruption this March with a different Sunday topic each week. March topics include Causes of Civic Corruption Reform Movements Direct Legislation and the Church and the City. Mr. Herbert Shearer opens next Sunday 3:30 p.m. at the Masonic temple. open to all men.

Sociological Bible Club Herbert Shearer Citizens’ Commercial Association Masonic Temple

Audit Matter Endorsed by Commercial Association

At Tuesday night’s meeting the commercial association supported the citizens committee audit of city books, a point not highlighted in newspaper reports of the meeting.

The Comercial Association

Mt Morris Roughhouse Defeats Freeport in 41–39 Shootout

Mt Morris Regulars edge Freeport Y M C A 41 to 39 in a bruising exhibition. Freeport suffers blackened eyes and sore bruises as Mt Morris dominates with many free throws amid controversial calls. Goddard and Brandt led Freeport. Reese, Ray Baker paced Mt Morris’s scorers with Shields officiating.

Freeport Y. M. C. A Mt. Morris Freeport Five Freeport College Town Burg Mt. Morris Five C. Miller Schmelzle Steenrod Goddard Brandt and Hawke Reese Ray Baker Roy Baker Sharer Donaldson C. E. Smith A. Bonn

Funeral of Mrs Molter Held At Home And Church

Funeral services for the late Mrs. John Molter were conducted at the family residence at noon followed by a service at the German Evangelical church on the State road at 2 o'clock led by Rev Klingbeil of Oak Street church and Rev Schwab. Interment was in the church cemetery.

John Molter State Road Klingbeil Oak Street Church Schwab Church Cemetery

Blast Furnace Shut Down at Newcastle Plant

The Atlantic furnace at Newcastle owned by Republic Iron and Steel was banked Thursday morning due to high Shenango River water. The engine flywheel pit and sew ers overflowed, making operation impossible until the river recedes.

Newcastle Republic Iron & Steel Company Shenango River

Embury Revival Sermon Spars with Paul and Saul Tale

A large audience heard Evangelist Cle worth preach at Em bury Church on the Damascus road conversion of Saul to Paul. He outlined five prongs guiding conscience including Gamaliel’s tolerance and the Christian example, Stephen’s defense, Isaiah 53 prophecy, and the saints' prayers, concluding with the call to stop kicking against the pricks and embrace transformation.

Embury Church Briggs Cleworth Evangelist Cleworth Saul Jesus Jerusalem Damascus Gamaliel Peter Stephen Damascus Road Isa David Isaiah Christ Paul Jesus Christ Jesus of

Lurid Glow of Doom Cures Boy With Electric Bitters

The five year struggle against eczema left the Henrietta, Pa., boy pale and scarred with red face hands and body. His mother credits seven bottles of Electric Bitters with complete cure, claiming relief from eruptions eczema salt rheum sores and blood disorders. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert at 50 cents.

H. M. Adams Henrietta Eczema Joseph Emmert

Interior redecorating at Williams & Beckmeier store

F. Stewart has completed the interior redecorating of the Williams and Beckmeier store. The work is described as artistically designed and enhances the store’s beauty.

F. Stewart Williams & Beckmeier

Near Death in Big Pond Inspires Cure Claim

Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania recounts a dramatic recovery from long standing lung illness after using Dr King s New Discovery She credits it with quick relief and a permanent cure not troubled for twelve years The ad highlights uses for coughs colds sore lungs hemorrhages la grippe asthma croup whooping cough and all bronchial ailments with trial bottles and guarantees by Joseph Kim in the clinic notice style.

Big Pond Ida Soper Joseph Kim

Five Indicted and to Stand Trial in Larceny Case

Five individuals were indicted and will stand trial. Rudolph Ruch, charged with larceny by bailee for stealing a fur overcoat from Nicholas Fitch of Apple River, pled not guilty and said he retained an attorney from Monroe. Jail inspection followed grand jury proceedings. one visitor noted it was his first jail visit and it was not as bad as expected. Divorces Granted identifies Mrs B Ruthe divorcing Oscar Ruthe over drunkenness and cruelty. Ethel Christer divorcing W J Chrisler Jr.

Tiffany Rudolph Ruch Monroe Ruch Nicholas Fitch Apple River Tony Cera B. Ruthe Oscar Ruthe Ethel Christer W. J. Chrisler, Jr

Easter Sermon Invite By Freeport Commandery No. 7

Freeport Commandery No 7 Knights Templar authorizes Eminent Commander C F Knecht to invite Rev Ray C Harker pastor Embury M E church to deliver Easter Sunday sermon April 11. Official inspection March 10 has sparked interest and drill by kneight s

Freeport Commandery No. 7 Knights Templar C. F. Knecht Ray C. Harker Embury M. E. Church Sit Knights

Bucklen Arnica Salve Cures Eczema After Ten Years

Water town Wisconsin resident J A Swenson recounts ten years of eczema resisted by fifteen doctors. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the eruption, promoting skin healing. The ad touts effectiveness for eczema boils cuts burns and other skin conditions and notes a 25 cent price at Joseph Emmert.

J. A. Swenson Watertown Wis Bucklen Joseph Emmert

Regular paper delivery notice to readers

Patrons are asked to inform the office if they are not receiving their newspaper regularly, so delivery issues can be addressed promptly.

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