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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1906
Page
7
The Coffman divorce case enters its second week with defense wrap up on Saturday and rebuttal evidence heard today. Attorneys prepare for closing addresses while a packed courtroom awaits the jury late tomorrow.
Personal mentions note H Luce traveling to Omaha and Howard Auman of Cedarville in the city. Cora Teckel of Winslow visits Freeport friends. Mrs. F B Righter goes to Chicago to visit. John L LeGrand departs for St Louis for a new position. W W Peck of Monroe conducts Freeport business. Paul Schroeder of Monroe Wis also in town on business. Dora Hagerdorn travels to Chicago to visit relatives. W I Severance returns from Monrose. Pr H C Heyer returns from a ponnees trip to Dubuque.
Says Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg Kansas cover it with Bucksen's Arnica Salve to heal burns biles sores scalds wounds piles eczema salt rheum chapped hands sore feet and sore eyes. Only 26 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store guaranteed.
Miss Masthe and Miss Katharine Pettis visit friends in Chicago. Mrs. Hanna Beye returns to Chicago after a visit, and Misses Freidag and Blosset tour to DeKalb Normal. Chester Wells leaves for editorial work in Chicago. Rev Moser returns to Geneva after a conference. Dr. R S Graham travels to Chicago for a dental suppliers convention. Preston Search and W W Stetson arrive for a teachers institute. Stetson leads as public instruction chief. Dr Charles L Best sails April 28 for further studies in Europe.
A 64 year old California woman shares her long relief from indigestion and insomnia after replacing coffee with Postum Food Coffee. She details how nine months of use improved digestion sleep weight and color and notes a relapse when returning to old coffee before recommitting to Postum.
W J McCann announces he will not accept the game warden appointment for the county. He says pursuing the sheriff candidacy would interfere with duties of the warden role and thus declines the offer.
Mrs. J F Fair entertained a large group of her lady friends with a progressive euchre session this afternoon followed by elegant refreshments.
An advertisement argues that babies need Scott's Emulsion rather than merely want it, claiming it provides strength building nutrients not always found in food. It suggests the product brings comfort, round cheeks, and dimples as signs of health, and names Scott & Bowne of New York.
The Stephen son County Teachers Institute opened despite rain and mud with a large attendance. Women outnumber men. Prof Search spoke on The Great Things in Education and Prof Stetson on Some Essentials, drawing keen interest from teachers.
F C Keene president and G G McCarty director of the Freeport baseball club traveled to Fond du Lac Wisconsin to join a league meeting. The eight club circuit may include TaCrossé Wausau Oshkosh Green Bay Eau Claire Chippewa Falls Fond du Lac Madison and Freeport with La Crosse players ordered to report April 10 for three weeks of practice. Negotiations continue for practice games with St Paul Duluth and Crookston teams.
Notices of residents improving from St Francis hospital include Miss Josie Franz Miss Nora Ohlendorf Dick Aykens and Miss Kate Root. Also a 14 year old daughter of H M Heiter ill with diphtheria in Clark Avenue. A public notice from Freeport Railway Light and Power Company seeks a village franchise for street railway electric lighting and power plant with A J Goddard and W N Cronkrite listed.
The Illinois Central claim agent Carey of Kankakee settled with Otto Koch for an injury caused by a freight train. Koch received $140 and the settlement was described as very quick by the local paper.
St Margaret's guild will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock with Miss Grace Mayer for the session.
Mrs Ora A Stephens of Port Williams Q writes that three bottles of Dr King s New Discovery stopped her cough of two years and cured her of consumption fears. The remedy is guaranteed by Joseph Bamert drug store with trial bottle free and prices of 50c and 1.00.
A reader note announces popular sheet music priced at 15 cents per copy at Allington's Music Store located at 146 Stephenson Street and North Galena Avenue.
Jasper Boker, ten, of Rochelle, was fatally injured in a colt accident while attempting to ride a horse. The boy fell, his foot caught, and he was dragged about 300 feet suffering skull fracture and brain injuries. Physicians fear the outcome as he remains unconscious.
Rev Orlo J Price delivered a sermon on The Baptism of Jesus at First Baptist Church last evening. He emphasized Jesus humanity and humility, noted John the Baptist's initial reluctance, and urged repentance and readiness as keys to Christian grace. He contrasted spirit over form and explored sin, punishment, and Jesus martyrdom.
A garbled prayer like fragment speaks of redemption for all who believe in Him and attain eternal life, mentioning those who are believed to be true believers and their lasting state.
At the Grand Opéra house tonight the popular German dia lect Al. H. Wilson (Metz) stars in a new comedy The German Gypsy with an elaborate production. Sidney R. Ellis manages a strong company including Lillian Rhoads Florence Stover and Ross ONeil. Wilson sings several new numbers during the action such as Under the Harvest Moon and The Rocky Road to Dublin.
Universal acclaim from critics for Buster Brown arrives at the Grand Opera House Tuesday evening after a New York run of one hundred nights and Chicago run of two hundred. The two act comedy features catchy songs and lively situations as Buster pursues his mother amid humorous ensembles and showgirls in colorful costumes.
Dramatic critics praise Grapewin for an even funnier and stronger performance than Mr Pipp in It's Up to You John Henry. The production, by Frank Howe Jr., features Grapewin, Anna Chance, St Celia quartet, and a strong company to packed houses in major cities. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as a healthful liver and nerve remedy at 35 cents.
Francis A. Strough drew two hundred twenty six listeners as he described the influence of a personal devil in a vivid lecture at the YMCA yesterday afternoon. He mocked self sufficient church members and warned that quick funerals could spur church progress. Tonight he will present a ladies and children audience with an illustrated Lewis and Clark exposition showing about 200 views. admission for adults is 25 cents and children cut off.
W F Jungkunz offers Mi o ha a guaranteed remedy for stomach trouble and digestive weakness. The product includes bismuth subgallate cerium oxalate sodium bicarbonate and nux vomica and is sold in a large box for 60 cents with a money back guarantee.
Rockford Shoe Repairing Co locates at 89 Stephenson St offering reasonable prices. Call for service.
The latest popular sheet music edition, 18 000 copies available. Prices start at 315 cents with none higher. Shop located at 146 Stephenson Street and 56 North Galena.
Jefferson City Missouri reports the penitentiary will allow the release of Louis Wooders, Henry Schnettler, and others under good behavior time. Edmund Bersch is freed first, followed by Charles Denby and Henry Hantigan two weeks later. remaining inmates include Henry Fawlknér, Emil Hartran, and Julius Lehman with various remaining terms.
The March Good Housekeeping Food Assurance section extols Merrill-Sease Co None-Such Mince Meat Syracuse as a semi moist condensed beef fruit mix with no artificial colorings or preservatives. The guarantee claims near sanitary perfection and the product reportedly sells one million packages.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Committee on the Poor Farm up to 1 PM Monday April 28 1906 at the County Clerk office for the construction of an addition to the asylum at the poor farm. Plans and specifications may be obtained at the county clerk's office. Proposals may be rejected by the committee. H D Prige chairman.
Notice states Henry L. Bunker of Warren is not responsible for debts contracted by a family member. The text references a guardian or agent and a specific address, with formal disclaimer language.
In a bold bargain note, Staver & Co promotes high grade shoes for ladies and gentlemen at deep discount with price anchors at $5.50 and $2.48 counters. The ad emphasizes a benefit and invites customers to tap into savings.
A local store invites new and old patrons to shop its spring line. They tout affordable suits from ten to twenty dollars, swagger top coats, and correctly shaped styles while promising honest value and no inflated prices.
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