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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
8
Younglove Buys New Coach For Livery Barn
Luther G. Younglove, Freeport alderman and livery proprietor on Exchange Street, adds a pallbearer coach of modern design with fall leather trimmings rubber tires and silver hub and door fittings. The new rig matches his upscale fleet and reflects his timekeeping and courteous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther G. Younglove
Exchange Street
Freeport
Younglove
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Advertises Reward and Claims
A historic medical ad offers a one hundred dollar reward for uncured catarrh and endorses Hall’s Catarrh Cure. It cites F J Cheney and a Toledo firm as trustworthy. The text claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, with price for pet bottle and availability from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Beney & 6O
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Majestic to Feature Industrial Rail and Coach Making
Tomorrow at the Majestic the usual triple bill will be shown in Freeport about Crewe England steel rails car wheels and passenger coaches. It includes melting furnaces pouring molten metal into moulds heating piggots rolling rails and forming wheels and finished coaches. Also shown are Thieves Caught in Their Own Trap Kitchen Maids Dream Looking for a Medal and The Affianced with new illustrated songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Mamoth
Crewe
England
Freeport
Car Wheel Foundry
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertisement Claim
An old advertorial touts Foley's Honey and Tar as preventing pneumonia from coughs and colds and promises rapid relief. It warns to refuse imitators and to choose the genuine product in a yellow package. Named individuals H. J. Moogk and Wim F Jungkunz are listed.
Moving Pictures at the Grand Opera House
Tomorrow afternoon and night at the Grand feature reels from Yellowstone Park and a lineup including Customs Officials and Smugglers The Prisoners Escape The Fountain of Youth Sambo as Footman and The Adventures of a Hobo and his Palm Paris Miss Ruby Smith will sing three new songs Admission is ten cents to any part of the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Yellowstone Park
Sambo
Paris
Ruby Smith
This is Worth Remembering cough remedy claim
An advertisement urges using Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, warning against counterfeit products. It notes the genuine version comes in a yellow package and lists H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkyuz as endorsers or suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkyuz
Big Closing Out Sale at Freeport Mercantile Co
Beginning Saturday March 14 the Freeport Mercantile Co. will sell all merchandise at cash at cost. The store located in the Old Post Office building will close out in 15 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Mercantile Co
Chicago
Younglove
Freeport
D. Weinmere & Co
West Side
Mildred Shannon Dies in Colorado Springs at 24
Mildred Shannon died Friday at 11 a.m. in Colorado Springs aged 24 after going there for health reasons last November accompanied by her sister Mrs J F Hance of Florence township. Born in Freeport August 16 1883 she was a Freeport High School graduate of 1900 and seven years a bookkeeper at Golden Eagle clothing house. She was the daughter of Mrs Anna L Shannon and the late Robert M Shannon and sister to Ethel Shannon and Agnes Shannon. Funeral at 3 p.m. Monday at 78 Douglas Avenue with Rev W McCaskill officiating. remains to be sent from Colorado Springs Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Shannon
Mis
Anna L. Shannon
Robert M. Shannon
Colorado Springs
Colo
Miss Shannon
Colorado
J. F. Hance
Florence Township
Freeport
Freeport High School
Golden Eagle Clothing House
Douglas Avenue
Journal
Stephen Shannon
Ethel Shannon
Stearns & Yipf
Agnes Shannon
University of Iinois
BE. KE. Hill
Pioneer’s Birthday Cardinal: TL W Munn of Freeport
TL W Munn, longtime Freeport resident since 1870, observes his 84th birthday today. A native of Pottsdam New York he moved to the Currier farm east of town sixty years ago and later retired from active business, now living at 63 West Street. He is father to Currie Munn J B Munn and John Munn of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL. W. Munn
Freeport
Munn
Mr. Munn
Pottsdam
N. Y
Currier
Mr. Currier
West Street
Currie Munn
J.B. Munn
John Munn
Cincinnati
Last Will of Isaac Klontz Probated in County Court
The last will and testament of Isaac Klontz of Waddams has been probated. The widow receives life use of the property while she remains widow, then it goes to the children. Milton Klontz is named executor. The will is dated March 2, 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Klontz
Waddams
Milton Klontz
Carthage College Glee Club Ama ses at Lutheran Church
The Carthage College Glee Club appeared at the Lutheran church last evening before a large audience. The group clearly knew how to please the crowd with their various musical selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Carthage College
Lutheran Church
Market Report From Chicago Board of Trade and Union Stock Yards
Chicago market wrap reports closing quotes for May wheat at 6 5?, May pork at 1280 32, May lard at 7 0, May ribs at 6 60. Cattle at Union Stock Yards steady with Beevers 4 to 6 80, cows and heifers 2 000 to 5 25, stockers 5.00 to 4.00, hogs mixed around 4 72 to 4 76, heavy 4 75, sheep 3 0 00 steady at 3.00. The report notes February? final prices and market tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock
Florence voters to nominate a council ticket Friday
Republican voters of the town of Florence meet in elections on Friday March 20 from 2 to 4 p m to nominate a council ticket. B W Goodsell, committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Goo Dsrelb
Singin Skale Beginment Benefit at Grand Opera House
The White Sanatorium charity department plans a benefit entertainment at the Grand Opera House in Freeport on Tuesday April 21. J and Mrs J Bassett Willard of Cincinnati headline the show Singin Skale Beginment, a lively act with songs, choruses, and comic impersonations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Vicinity
Grand Opera House
J. Bassett Willard
Cincinnati
Willard
St Patrick Day Dance and Card Party at St Marys Hall
The St Patrick day celebration by the Ladies Sodality of St Marys church will be in St Marys hall next Tuesday evening March 17. A fine program of amusements has been arranged for a pleasant evening with a dance and card party. Committees led by decoration chair H Reardon and card room chairs Edward McSherry Julia Clark Kate Stanley and M L Parker, with dining room leaders A Lichtenberger L M McGovern Mary Kleckner R J Byrne John Tracey and P O O Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Day
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Hall
H. Reardon
M. Cox
B. Murphy
Rose Vail
S. Campbell
Edward McSherry
Julia Clark
Kate Stanley
M. L. Parker
H. Sheridan KE. Murphy
A. Lichtenberger
L. M. McGovern
Mary Kleckner
R. J. Byrne
John Tracey
P.O. O'Conner
Why We go to Church Meeting at Embury Epworth Leagu
Tomorrow evening the Embury Epworth league plans a big meeting following last Sundays service led by Pres Blanchard. D W Morry will lead and speak on Why we go to church. Soprano Josephine Jamess Shimer of Waterloo Iowa visiting Miss Fern Austin will sing Santa Maria with violin by Mr Furst. All are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury Epworth League
Pres. Blanchard
D. W. Morry
Josephine Jamess Shimer
Universalist Church of
Waterloo
Iowa
Fern Austin
J. Faure
Furst
Will Probated for Gotlieb Shouer in County Court
Probate of the will of late Gotlieb Shouer before Judge Clarity. The document directs division of remaining property among his children after certain bequests are paid. Executors named are sons Chris, Henry, and Gottlieb, each to receive 300 dollars for their services. Will dated July 28, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotlieb Shouer
Clarity
Chris
Henry
Gottlieb
Two men arrested for store robbery on Weat Street
Deputy Sheriff Stewart arrested James Rice and John Stock on robbery charges after a night break in at Mr. Isaac's store. A search warrant led to Rice's room where Isaac identified the stolen articles. The pair are to face a hearing on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rice
John Stock
Stewart
Isaac
Weat Street
Rice
Rive
Stock
Real Estate Transfers in Erin and Oneco Towns
W H Altenborn transfers part section 2 Erin to William Rampenthal for 1400 dollars. Frank J Rudy transfers part section 38 Oneco to Edwin C Rudy for 1400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Altenborn
William Rampenthal
Erin
Frank J. Rudy
Edwin C. Rudy
Oneco
Paper Awards Piano Prize for First Ward School
The First ward school won second prize in a Chi cvavo newspaper contest and will receive a piano valued at $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Chicvavo
Licensed to Wed Martin Halfwassen and Agnes Kruse
A formal marriage license record lists Martin Halfwassen of Alexander Town and Agnes Kruse of German Valley as licensed to wed on the date shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Halfwassen
Alexander
Agnes Kruse
No Services at Grace Church Tomorrow
Illness at the rectory causes Grace Church to cancel all services and Sunday school for the coming Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Fresh Bulk Seeds From Reliable Prowars Stock
Careful selection avoids wasted effort as bulk seeds stay fresh each season. Our new stock directly from the most reliable sources ensures better results and money saving for your garden needs at 62 Stephenson St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ives
Driving gloves and street gloves for comfort and dress
Ih and W catalog promotes gloves for driving and street wear focusing on comfort and dress occasions. The 3- inch price reference appears, with 18d value noted in bw, indicating catalog formatting.
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F. A. Read
the Daily Journal
Qeather
Wm Walton
Savings Department of the State Bank of Freeport
Yale Safety Razor
Emerick, Barrett & CO
Stephenson St
Freeport, Illinois
Wim. F. Jungkunz
Puck
Fountain of Youth
The
Riviera
Robert Macaire
Bertrand
Hobo
Bengstons
Stephenson Street
TER
Golden
Eagle
Pioneers
L. W. Munn
Today’s Market Report
Sheridan
Stephenson County
Ad Vahicurent
Andress Wholesale
Luge Park
Mann Blige
Boston
Muss
Bokenmeier & Lapp
Bokkemeeer & Kaney
the Cable Co. Pianos
Geo. A. Stemm
Opp. N. Y. House
Galena St
Sona Iaraeh
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
Brown & Dollmeyer
G. A. Rogers
Everwear
Sala
New York
Riley & Wheat
Galena
al Vanhacen
Oxfords
Ed Wes
Eta Thien
Oorn
Ten Pump the
Edna May
Gieo
Ennenga Prop
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