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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
3
Interurban Deluxe unveils the Idle Moments car in Freeport this evening at 6. Officials describe a lounge styled coach with large chairs folding tables and ice chests for refreshments. The car will operate on local lines for a short distance with Interurban officials and Rockford residents aboard.
A rumor claimed the famed hobo known as A No. 1 was dead, but investigators found it false. The article identifies a different traveler bearing the same cabalistic sign, noting his San Francisco bootblack origin and a long wanderer career since 1883. He speaks four languages and has journeyed across foreign lands, earning cash and a tombstone epitaph in Cambridge, Pennsylvania.
The piece claims dandruff causes most hair troubles and baldness. It promotes Herpicide as a remedy that removes dandruff and allows hair to grow naturally. Sold by leading druggists with samples available for ten cents in stamps and a one dollar bottle guarantee. Geo F Swarts is named as special agent.
Rutland Vermont March 11 Many maple sap collectors in southern Vermont report tapping increasing this week as cold nights and milder days favor sap runs. A deep snow bank would aid thaw cycles, but limited snow and unusual ice help cool soils at night to support a good sugar season.
An ad touts Dr Leonhardt's Hem-Roid as the only internal tablet remedy that cures piles by freeing circulation. It claims piles are caused by unhealthy living and blood stagnation and dismisses ointments as ineffective. Sold with guarantee for $1 at Wm. F. Jungkunz in Freeport Indiana.
W J McCann visited Amboy on a business trip while Mr and Mrs H F Aspinwall spent the day in Chicago. H A Whitesitt conducted business at Polo. Dr R M White was in Everts on professional work. George Ennenga spent the day in Sterling for E and W store affairs. The Misses Vernie Bender and Mabel Stout of Red Oak traveled to Freeport en route to De Kalb. Edna Murphy returned to Lake Forest after four days with her parents. Mrs Thomas Deener left for Dixon and later Rock Island to visit relatives.
The Special Tax Collector's office will close March 20 and turn over books to the county treasurer. All parties owing improvement tax should call to settle assessments to avoid having their names listed as delinquent. F. E. Dittmar, Griffin, 39d2Ww Special Tax Collector.
The Daily Journal lists delivery to saby part of the city at a rate of 10 a week.
Chicago residents urged to avoid surgery by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A testimonial from Mrs Alvena Sperling claims the remedy cured inflammation and a small tumor after two doctors advised a third operation. The ad touts the product as a standard female health remedy for displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities backache and nervous prostration.
Saloonkeepers and bartenders in Freeport fear the spread of the Dutch treat style of drinking amid growing support from national German American groups. Prohibition talk shifts to collective restraint as many proprietors foresee layoffs and bar closures before Decoration Day.
Pecatonica March 10 Mrs Hannah Perley died at her home at 3 o clock after a long illness. She was 83 and an active church worker and member of the W esh US.
Licensed at Rockford. Gezienus Sneek of Florence Station, 52, and Mrs Wilhelmina Pupp of Freenort, 40, were granted a marriage license Wednesday at Rockford.
An old remedy advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar for quick cough relief lung strengthening and cold expulsion. It promotes the genuine product in a yellow package from H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
Canadian senator and leading financier Louis J Forget, born Terrebonne Quebec March 11 1854, left school early for business. He joined and later led the Montreal Stock Exchange, presided over Montreal Street Railway from 1892, and Richelieu and Ontario Navigation from 1896. He became a senator in 1896 and, four years ago, a director of Canadian Pacific Railway.
A local advertisement urges readers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, emphasizing its safety and lack of harmful drugs. It warns against experimenting with health and promotes the genuine product sold by H. J. Moog and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
A compressed ad note from B, B, Dye Works touts immediate cleaning and pressing of all items with guaranteed results and no delays, urging customers to act quickly for spotless results.
Worris Falkengrein, a well known horse buyer, will be at Hayes and Kettle's livery barn in Freeport at Gaena and Mechanic streets until Saturday March 20. He will pay the highest market price for 100 head of all kinds in good condition. Moses Folkenstein. 3-9-d-3w.
Miss Irene Stoll, daughter of John and Elizabeth Stol, born November 26, 1896, died March 5, 1909, is remembered in a funeral sermon by Rev. J. A. Circle of Orangeville. The Rev shares biblical reflections on death as sleep, the comfort of Jesus, and the community's grief in Red Oak on March 9, 1909.
A historical column lists dates from 1832 to 1908 noting events in American history, plus local election notices, meetings, and social events in Davis. It mentions citizens like Cassie Chadwick, Hamilton Fish, and Jay Gould, community gatherings, and a creamery meeting with re-elected officers.
Davis March items report a well attended basket social by the Davis City band raising about $40. Community notices include Masonic instruction in Durand, visits by residents from Freeport and Chicago, a Rockford wedding of Clinton Snyder and Vera Dustman, and a Republican caucus set for March 20. Local carriers and neighbors are noted, with families planning future moves to Davis and several visits to relatives.
From Our Own Correspondent dispatch from Ridott dated March 8 reports Mr and Mrs are mentioned in a local feature. The brief item notes household details and community scene with modest prominence.
From Our Own Correspondent Waddams Center March 8 details visits and moves among residents. William Frank Winslow sister Mrs F Weick Emma Phillips and daughter travel Belvidere to visit John Sherman family. Arthur Phillips and Orangeville move to Phillips farm. Local exchanges include Rackow McConnell Wachlin Mantzke and Reubendall family visits. Harry Beckman from Laurel Nebraska visits J F Hardel as Wayne Wis agent Powell visits on IH.
From Our Own Correspondent Eleroy March S Mr and Mrs F C Bacon who have been spending the winter in Phoenix Arizona returned home Monday Mr and Mrs L R Wagner and
Mr and Mrs J G Bennett attended a surprise Saturday evening at J Stocks home for Frank Phillips who plans to leave Canada soon. Miss C Malnix of Freeport visited her grandma Mrs Fred Fluegie on Sunday. Mrs Z T Turner and Miss Hattie Gearhart of Afalkey spent days with relatives at Winslow. D Gassman and family of Freeport visited A Winters and Mrs W H Shons and sons of Freeport stayed with G Death and wife. Otto Schultz and family moved to McConnell Thursday. Mrs F H Biesemeier visited relatives at Florence Station on Sunday.
Florence Station reports social calls from Arthur Cole and Mae Wall and visits by Dr Swingley and local residents. Tax collection reminder to settle debts at Lilly and Foss store before next Saturday. Omitman Wilhelms ill. E Schur ships cars. Mr Rosenstiel visits for business. Ten A Cole notes strong C M St P R R agent performance.
From Our Own Correspondent Winneshiek March 8 Samuel Markel retires from the farm and moves to Freeport with plans for a future home The Timms family relocates to Harlem farm last Tuesday Lewis Wise of Independence Iowa visited relatives here last week Miss Mary Lentz travels to Freeport for a few days Rev J S Shoemaker returns home after months in Virginia and other places Mrs F Smith hosts quilting party Milton Hickory moves to Freeport Arthur Schrader takes over Hickory’s former home John Greider, ill all winter, is able to be out again.
A three year old boy suffered severe constipation and high fever. After two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative the fever subsided and he recovered fully the next day. Witnesses include A Wolkush Casimer Wi H Moogk and Wm F Jungkons.
Harriet M. Burbank is listed as a piano teacher operating from a studio at 8 Grove Street. The notice notes a 6 percent figure, likely a commission or fee reference.
F J Burdett, a piano tuner, is reported to be taking orders at his residence, offering repair and tuning services to local residents and pianists in the area.
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