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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1909

Page

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Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promotes Relief for Women

A Camden New Jersey and Erie Pennsylvania reader testimonials endorse Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a longtime remedy for female troubles. The ad cites back pain headaches fatigue and nervous weakness as conditions improved by the root and herb remedy. It claims 30 years of use and invites readers to write Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.

United States Camden N. J Lydia E. Pinkham W. P. Valentine Lincoln Ave Camden, N. J Erie Lydia E. Pinkhamt J. P. Endlich

Python in Natal Church Traps Musician on Christmas Eve

A Natal tale from Wile Works recounts a woman practicing a Christmas voluntary in a tiny church when a large python, drawn by the music, coils behind her and locks the exit. Her brother returns to unlock the door as a dog enters, drawing the snake’s attention. the dog is killed and the python is shot, while the woman escapes.

Wile Works Natal

Lost His Nerve After Eye Surgery by Blacksmith

A York area blacksmith once removed a cataract in a village eye. A doctor who admired his skill funded the smithy’s education as an oculist. The man saw the eye’s complexity and, overwhelmed by knowledge, lost his nerve and returned to the anvil.

York England London Chronicle

Louis Bauscher for Freeport Mayor A pledge of fiscal restraint and local control

Louis Bauscher announces candidacy for mayor of Freeport drawing on a record as a public official. He pledges impartial enforcement of ordinances, reluctance to impose improvements on taxpayers, preference for lowest bidders, local labor, and maintenance of special funds while expanding police and fire services. He urges citizen cooperation with business groups and promises a conservative, economical administration.

Freeport Italy Merchants Commercial Association Woman’s Club Louis Bauscher

Deaths and social notes from Dakota town

From Dakota with notes on visits and illnesses. Arch ie and Bruce Campbell of Irving visit, Mrs Leitzell returns from Belvidere, families gather at Red Oak and Lena, Miss Holmes visits Leitzell, and James Snook returns from Chicago. Funeral of Mrs Holsapple in Cedarville noted. long obituary for late Mr. Archie Rigney, with survivors listed and a memorial verse.

Local Notes From Buena Vista and Surrounding Areas

Buena Vista reports a week resumed school after vacation. Residents including Mrs. J. E. Parriott and daughter SSR visited McConnell. Mrs. Demmil and son Fred spent a week near Ridott. Mrs. Wales at Winslow. Vernie Bender and Naomi Frank from Red Oak with Ada Zweifel. Fred Pash and family with Will Fryer near Winslow. Julia Zweifel with her parents. Mrs. N. D. Hart traveled to Freeport. Mrs. Levi Foss with sister at Scioto Mills. Mabel M. King Eva Ferguson of Scioto Mills with Demmin family. Adam Weisel at Freeport. Mrs. Cantrill and family at Winslow. Cheese factory to open by April 15. Frank Snyder to Freeport. Emma Wolt assisting Mrs Hollender. Lena Weick helping Mrs Gift. stock car shipped yesterday.

Buena Vista Mar P. Demmil Nebraska J. E. Parriott Ssr McConnell BE. Shoemaker Winneshiek Will Gift Eva Ferguson Scioto Mills Demmin Adam Weisel Freeport L. Cantrill Winslow Frank Snyder Emma Wolt Hollender Lena Weick Gift

Late Christian Zipse Remembered in Red Oak Obituary

From Our Own Correspondent Red Oak March 20 Pearl Wohtford and Wilma Wohtford of Freeport visit cousin Miss Eva Kirnvold Gertrude Meyers called on Harry Snook family in Belleview fuel stored in wood house after lumber camp delivery Samuel Metz arrived from Town for grandfather’s death Cyrus Hoffman suffers severe rheumatism Mrs John Krank visited Oregon Illinois Mrs Roy Blune and son Nevin of Dakota guests Kiel spent Sunday in Clarno Death of longtime neighbor Christian Zipse born Baden Oct 3 181s died March 23 1900 in Red Oak aged 90 years 6 months 21 days emigrated to </final>

Red Oak Pearl Wilma Wohtford Freeport Eva Kirnvold Gertrude Meyers Harry Snook Belleview Samuel Metz Christian Zipse Cyrus Hoffman John Krank Oregon Roy Blune Nevin Dakota Miss Kiel Clarno Baden Braton Germany

Local notes from Rock Grove and area on March report

From Our Own Correspondent Rock Grove March 30 Samuel Metz of Lawler Iowa visited his brother Joseph Metz here last week. Mrs R H Fisher improving under Dr Saucer man care Mrs Earl Mitchell ill spending weeks with parents at Frank Spangler s J J Shaffer busy with Interurban R R matters at this place G W Bixler and J D Loss at Afalkey Friday night railroad meeting report enthusiastic meeting Wm Winshell s family recovering from sore throat J S Walker returned from Spencer where he visited his children H R Frankeberger sold his fine driving horse last week Roush says walking cheaper than driving such expensive horse f

Rock Grove Samuel Metz Lawler Iowa Joseph Metz R. H. Fisher Dr. Saucerman Earl Mitchell Frank Spangler J.J. Shaffer R. R G. W. Bixler J. D. Loss Afalkey Wm. Winshell J.S. Walker Spencer H. R. Frankeberger Roush Amanda McCauley Dakota Milter

Directors to be elected at hall next Saturday forenoon

Albert and Archie Gatz of South Dakota visit friends. Frank Yeagle to spend summer in Minot North Dakota. Rev Allington D Shaffer of Weaterville TfL preached at Evangelical Church Sunday morning. Five directors will be elected from 10 to 11 o'clock.

Hall Albert Archie Gatz South Dakota Frank Yeagle Minot North Dakota Allington D. Shaffer Weaterville Tfl Evangelical

From Our Own Correspondent Davis March 29

Davis notes a quiet fecture Friday night with Dr. Ellis praised as a fine speaker. Local visits include Miss Warns of Rock City, George Schlamp of Orangeville, Mrs. W. W. Sheckler in Durand, and many others from Rock City Freeport Beloit and Winnebago. Special services begin Wednesday at the Lutheran Church leading to Holy Week observances.

Davis Dr. Ellis Miss Warns Rock City George Schlamp Orangeville W. W. Sheckler Durand Henry Meier Rockford J. B. Mullarky Shannon E. Cross B. R. Ditzler Charles Bowen Anna Bell Charlies Anderson Beloit Wis Florence Markel Charles Markel Freeport B .F. Hoover Jacob Orth Sam Cornelius Fred Albert Forrest J. L. Weaver Willie Mulhall Emmet Cleveland Shirland Rev. Cookingham Lloyd Stabeck H. H. Miller Earl Cronemiller Iowa Gutheran Church

Cedarville notes and family visits from Our Own Correspondent

From Cedarville March 29 a Cedarville correspondent reports Miss Mary Isenhauer visiting her brother and wife, Edna LaBorde heading to Oneco Illinois for the summer, and Perry Schrack with wife visiting Orangeville. Several locals travel, visit kin, and attend events including the Jubilee singers at the K of G hall April 9. Road work by farmers earns praise and Cedarville cemetery lot owners are urged to attend the annual meeting in the K of G hall.

Cedarville Mary Isenhauer Will Edna LaBorde Oneco Ill Perry Schrack Orangeville Frank Holloway Florence Sara Kniss Freeport John Isenhauer Ernest Zulliger Switzerland Gottlieb Ina Strayer Florence Township Bruce John Charles LaBorde Eagle Grove Miss Schaffer Sarah Ewing Ed. Bell Jubilee Singers Jacob Small Sidney Kniss Grace C. Richart Alma Huxson Rockford Harry Addams James Hutch Rutherford Herman Bower Chicago C. Leonard Bower Bower Samuel Metz Lawler Town Thomas Newton Mark Eleroy Capt James Utt Buckeye Mesdames Wm. Miller Adam Mays Frank Hollaway Wm. M. Clinaman Karl Smith Madison, Wis Chas, Saxby Jacob Wittenmeyer Maggie Carl Joshua J. Fink K. of G

Vinol Restores Child in Portland After Measles Pneumonia

J W Fiass of Portland Maine describes a six year old girl reduced to thin weak emaciated state after measles and pneumonia. Vinol improved appetite digestion and strength, with doctors noting rapid progress. Freeport druggist Joseph Emmert sells Vinol.

Portland Maine Vinci J. W. Fiass Freeport Joseph Emmert

Pleasant Hill Notes On Weather and Local News

From Our Own Correspondent Pleasant Hill March 29 reports fine weather and near oats sowing. Farmers drag roads to improve them. Oscar Fowler and Miss Mabel Richards attended a teachers institute in Freeport. Local visits include Harry Schoney buying horses in Freeport, Miss Amelia Swart receiving 97 birthday cards, A H Batchelder visiting Lena, and Grandma Holmes visiting George Swart and going to Lena. Numerous neighbors travel, visit relatives, and conduct trades and farm work around Lena, Shabbona, and nearby towns.

Pleasant Hill Oscar Fowler Mabel Richards Teachers’ Institute Freeport Harry Schoney Amelia Swart A. H. Batchelder Lena Koppien Sweivel Warren Grandma Holmes George Ambrose Buss Martin Murphy McConnell Blanche Masters Alice Holmes Grace Fogel Dakota D. C. Reed John Snyder Swart Frank Polhill A. F. Gillette J. M. Olson Shabbona Ill Wesley Yeager Grandma Fletcher A. F. Gillette's

Local Notes from Harlem Corners March 29

From Our Own Correspondent Harlem Corners March 29 Mr and Mrs I S Schoch of Sandwich Illinois visited relatives in town Christ Henke of Scioto Mills is building a new henhouse for Peter McGurk Miss Gertrude Rosenstiel of Winneshiek spent Sunday with her parents Frank Harris was a Freeport visitor Thursday Leslie Phillips undergoing ear operation at Globe hospital Kenneth Rosenstiel recovering from pneumonia Mr and Mrs William Wagner visited Freeport Saturday and Sunday Clarence Rosenstiel and A M Sullivan were Freeport visitors Sunday evening Services held at Damascus Sunday morning Mrs R Rosenstiel and son Stanley and daughter Mrs F N Waite visited friends near McConnell Friday August Amendt adding to his barn Misses Pearl and Hazel Alston of Pleasant Hill spent Sunday here with friends.

Dakota Archie Bruce Campbell Irving O. A. Seyfried Freeport John Wirth Leitzell Belvidere Blunt Red Oak Sam Lapp Washington Rothermal J. BR. Young J. BR. Chambers Stover Latham Park Will Holsapple Berches German Valley Holloway Berhenke Lena Viva Lilley J.J. Chadwick Browntown Wis Chicago Leonard Holsapple Minnesota Arthur Laible Wm. Holsapple Minneapolis Minn Holsapple Newark N. J Samuel Templeton James Zimmerman Miss Masters Miss Holmes Miss Fogle D. C Harlem Corners I. S. Schoch Sandwich Wiliam Wagner Christ. Henke Scioto Mills Peter McGurk Gertrude Rosenstiel Winneshiek F. Rosenstiel Frank Harris

Hats Galore at Summers Store Stephenson Street

We present the city’s broadest hat display with over five hundred ladies hats at Summers located at 108 Stephenson Street. Explore styles from bonnets to wide brim and elevate your wardrobe with our new season collection.

Sumbmer’s Stephenson

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