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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1900
Page
4
Republican voters in Florence Township will hold a primary election at the town house on Monday March 19 from 1 30 to 3 o clock p m to nominate a township ticket. Pp W Russell 35d&w Committeeman.
Chas. H Frick was a morning passenger to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Brown were morning passengers to Chicago. J Loos went to Brodhead Wis this morning on a short visit. Mrs B Horton has returned from Rockford where she was visiting. Ed Ludig left today for Rock Falls Iowa where he has accepted a position. W A Healey went to Chicago this morning where he will spend several weeks visiting. Mayors Bergman is home from Newton Iowa where he was to see a sick sister who cannot recover. Mrs J A Aylward of Madison Wis is the guest of her mother Mrs Huenkemeier on Upper Stephenson Street. Mr and Mrs Chas D Knowlton went to Rockford this morning to attend the funeral of the late Miss Knowlton of that place.
Word reached here that Lieut. Edgar F. Koehler of the Ninth Regular Infantry was killed in Luzon when his company was ambushed near Timula. A Michigan graduate and cousin of F M Gund and Hettinger families, Koehler had a noted career and had earned honors for bravery. Confirmation was not officially received, with reports varying as congressmen wired War Department for details.
Johnson Potter of Davis, longtime Stephenson county resident and former county superintendent of schools, was declared insane in county court today and will be sent to Elgin for treatment.
The Martha Washington Thimble Club will hold a meeting Thursday afternoon from 2 30 to 4 60. A full attendance is desired.
A meeting of the National Union is scheduled for tonight. Details are not provided in the readable text.
Mr and Mrs Myron Stout welcome a baby girl into their family. The item notes the birth and mentions Beecham's as the brand associated with pills, reflecting a period consumer detail.
Harlem Township Collector will be at the State Bank in Freeport every Wednesday and Saturday to receive taxes. Ezxa Sanpaeier, Col, oGdwiw
A collision between two Illinois Central freight trains near Broadview Illinois at dawn injured about twenty stockmen and railroad workers. The rear train broke away from a midtrain coupling pin, cars caught fire, and the caboose collapsed onto the day coach. Most occupants escaped by climbing through broken roofs. Injured were treated in Broadview then moved to St Luke's Chicago. Several may die. The wreck blocked the line for hours and caused rail traffic disruption.
Lena reports Miss Georgia King travels to Chicago to purchase stock for the spring millinery trade. Rev. Geo. C. Cromer of Freeport to lecture on Paul of Tarsus at Amity Lutheran Tuesday evening March 13 under the C. E. society. Tull moves household goods to create space for tenant Kleckner. Freeport visitors include Mrs. H R Nelson, Mrs. L E Root, and G S Roush. Mrs. William Holmes leaves for Alma, Nebraska on extended visit. Household staple Dr Thomas Electric Oil advertised for burns wounds sore throat and more.
C B Byerly rises as a champion bowler at the Freeport Club with a 210. Mrs J E Tuckett leads the ladies with a 152 record, a remarkable mark for a woman bowler. A sleighing party hosted by Alta Flachtemeier brings joy to many young guests. Robert Luecke remains home due to rheumatism, while Mrs H K Meyer improves. John Bokemeier and John Washer are on the sick list.
The piece extols old age as dignified when supported by a healthy stomach and nourishment. It argues that stomach care differentiates wise aging from mental decline and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for weak stomachs and poor appetite in the elderly, boosting body and mind.
The city council held its first session in the new hall amid light attendance due to a storm. Aldermen praised the refurbished chambers, tested acoustics, and revolving desks while Clerk Tandy struggled with a throat. Key actions included approving $800 to revise ordinances, approving furniture bill, and plans to publish the ordinances in book form.
The will dated March 26 1879 is being probated in Buena Vista county court. Executed by Thompson Wilcoxon who is dead. provisions leave 2000 to Mary D Proctor 2000 to T D Wilcoxon 2000 to heirs of Rezin Wilcoxon and 3000 to a missionary society. Debate around prior wills and a 325 acre deed to T D Wilcoxon. Potential new litigation looms onboard.
J R Garrison cashier at the Bank of Thornville Ohio credits Dr King s New Discovery for curing his severe lung trouble and cold. He says it is the best medicine he ever used and keeps a bottle on hand. Trial bottles are free at Hmmert Burrell s drug store.
The grand jury adjourned for the term returning a single indictment. James Wilson faces charges of theft of an overcoat stolen from in front of Gambiner's clothing store. Judge Baume adjourned court until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Karl Kahley, too ill to work, was cleaning a revolver yesterday to pass time when it discharged accidentally. The bullet grazed his knee. The note ends with a curious aside about life’s lubrication and Rocky Mountain Tea, mentioning Emmert & Burrell.
All parties desiring to pay their taxes to me should please call and do so, as I will only have the books a short time. Very Respectfully, J.C. Kosen, Collector.
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