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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
5
Teachers of Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties will hold a joint institute at Freeport High School during the week starting March 22. Sessions begin at 10 on day one and 9 10 for subsequent mornings as County Superintendent Grove urges regular attendance and stresses the value of professional gatherings for improving schools.
Carroll County grand jury returned indictments and four were waived. Lanark man accused of abandoning his wife faced court and posted bonds with his father as security. Abner Hartter indicted for larceny after hog theft from Noble farm. pleaded guilty and sentenced to Pontiac reformatory. Mille and Belle indicted for legal sale of liquor. witnesses examined but indictment voted down. Information expected to be filed and plister taken to county court.
The third and final lecture in Dr. Seymour's Historical course has moved from Friday March 5 to Monday March 9. Entitled Napoleon from the Empire to His Death, the series has been highly praised for its dramatic moments. The upcoming lecture promises to cover the Russian campaign and key events from Austerlitz to St Helena. Freeport residents are urged to attend.
The board of education meets tonight. A hard times dance and pie social is planned at the K of G hall at Chicago and Stephenson. Dixon's new high school will formally open Thursday evening March 11 with State Superintendent Blair delivering the address. The M D's met at Miss Fay Featherling's home, 244 Union St, playing games and enjoying refreshments. Freeport Saenger bond holds a monthly meeting with important business on the program. old members urged to attend. Stockton News notes an Illinois Match factory representative from Joliet aiding logs shipment from Mt. Carroll. Judge Farrand is seen promoting fresh air and exercise on sidewalks, challenging any to a spin.
Mrs Sophia Deethart is granted a divorce from Henry Deethart in Chicago circuit court. The defendant must pay alimony of 25 dollars monthly and cover complainant's solicitors' fees. They wed in Freeport on August 19 1903, lived together under two years, with Mrs Deethart in Chicago the past two years and Mr Deethart in Freeport. She is daughter of John and Mrs Mays of Shawnee Street 143.
Gregory closes purchase of the Paules property at Madison street foot of the I C tracks. The 180 by 170 foot site will host a gas plant if a franchise extension is granted. Douglas Pattison reviews the abstract as closing nears. extension discussed at next city council meeting.
The article asserts that Pure Foods and Pure Medicines benefit health and notes that not all products are adulterated. It states Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, complies with the Pure Food and Drugs Law and remains a standard American remedy for female illnesses.
We express heartfelt appreciation for the sympathy shown in our bereavement and thank you for the floral offerings as tokens of love and respect. JOHN MOLTER, Rev. HENRY SCHEFFNER AND FAMILY.
Three doctors advised Mrg M. EB Fisher of Detroit Michigan about rectal trouble. She died during an operation. The account mentions Dr King's New Life Pills as the remedy that cured others, selling for 25 cents at Joseph Emmort's.
Billy Stift, a famed fighter known for a savage rush and a crushing right, narrates his conversion to Christianity. He rejects money and notoriety, seeking a decent job and church work at Dr. Snyder's Lake View church in Chicago, after a career facing many boxing elites.
Pastor Rev H M Markley of Second Presbyterian will deliver a Memorial Day sermon to old soldiers and auxiliary members on Sunday May 20.
Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pa describes years of severe lung trouble and near death before Dr King s New Discovery eased her suffering. She reports lasting relief for twelve years and credits the remedy with curing coughs colds sore lungs hemorrhages la grippe asthma croup and bronchial affections. Available 50c and 1.00 trial bottle guaranteed by Joseph Emmert.
A gardening note by John M. Wise of Freeport favors the American Sycamore Tulip tree and American Red Bud for beauty and easy growth. It praises European Larch Norway Maple and American Linden as top ornamental choices and advises selecting well established specimens for true value. It also notes June pruning helps scars heal and anticipates spring buds and leaves transforming nature.
Hairdressers should know Parisian Sage, a non greasy scalp tonic. It promises to restore vitality, brighten hair in two days, and grow hair if roots show life. Guaranteed by Wm. F. Jungkunz to cure dandruff and scalp itch in two weeks or money back. 50 cents a bottle from Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo, N. Y.
Jay DeVore of the DeVore Piano company starts a piano renting club inviting 100 families to join. Each member pays $1 weekly to rent a piano, receive one piano lesson weekly, and enjoy free music. Additional details are advertised in another column.
Herman Ridder born in New York City on March 5, 1841 led a mercantile and insurance career before founding a German Catholic weekly. He started the Catholic News in 1886, joined and later led the New York Staats-Zeitung, and acted as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee while remaining an independent Democrat active in Cleveland and Bryan campaigns.
Legitimate looking testimonial promotes Hyomei as a universal cure for catarrh asthma bronchitis croup hay fever and coughs. Agent W F Jung offers inhaler bottle and instructions for one dollar with money back guarantee. A Michigan resident G F Lowe praises Hyomei after nasal catarrh relief from long standing symptoms.
Water town Wisconsin resident J A Swenson credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing ten years of eczema after advice from 15 doctors failed. The advert promises infallible relief for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles. Available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available at 10 cents per week.
A fragment notes a dispute at a local grocery titled B tracd e aogk's grocery with mentions of Roth phones and Salw. The readable bits omit clear names, places, dates, or outcomes.
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