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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
8
John Weifenbach, jailed in the county facility, allegedly jabbed holes in both wrists with a wire line to end his life but was thwarted by inmates. He claimed an accidental fall. He was moved to the county farm later the same day.
The Illinois State Medical Society will hold its annual convention in Rock Island May 16 to 18 with an expected 600 visitors. A May 16 open evening at Tinois theatre features invocation, solos, addresses by mayors and society leaders, and the President's address. May 17 includes a river excursion. business sessions are limited to members at Library Hall and First Methodist Church with medical appliance exhibits in the church Sunday school.
The King's Daughters Mission and Settlement Home held its monthly board meeting with new officers and board members in attendance. The month’s totals show 1,486 total attendees across 38 meetings, averaging 47 daily, with 401 social callers, 26 employment bureau visitors, 16 applications for help, 19 for work, 63 children at meetings, 207 in Sunday school, 83 missionary meetings, and 60 at the annual board meeting.
Bradford council 25 miles south of Sterling passed Illinois strict saloon rules setting a $4,000 license fee and capping saloons at one. No licenses granted this term as the license committee investigates applicants and seeks best violator compliance.
Cray Fekes eight month old son of Mr and Mrs James Ickes of West Freeport died at 8 00 this morning from pneumonia. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at from the family home with interment in Sabin's cemetery.
Real estate transfers list: CB Hildreth sold to Edward I Kubendall Lot 3 in Mayor and Seeley addition for 600 dollars. Robert Laveke bought from Mrs Mary Gaengel undivided nine forty-eighths of lots 4 and 5 block 11 for 225 dollars.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for indigestion constipation and related symptoms. The copy claims the pills build up digestive organs and cure headaches dizziness and colic. Sold at Joseph Immert’s drug store for 25 cents.
The High School track team leaves for Champaign tomorrow with Karl Wagner accompanying and expected to place high as many last year records at Champaign have been broken by Freeport runners. Senior class selects invitations. pins ordered. six seniors to declaim at commencement. Tiffany and Meads address students. German class Schiller celebration canceled. Polaris issue next week. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised for injuries. local ads and services listed.
May events include a balloting meeting at veXtpelon hall on May 10, a Freeport club dancing party on May 16, a St Pits society dance at St Ping liatt on May 16, a roof party and card party at POLO on May 10, and a May 17 dedication at First M E church with other social gatherings noted through May 80. Readers are invited to attend dances, card parties, and organized activities hosted by local groups and churches.
John W Stewart of Chicago visited Rockford as a candidate for department commander at the upcoming G A R state encampment. He mingled with veterans and helped Columbia post arrange quarters for four delegates. Stewart is a well known veteran with wide statewide support and is expected to be at the front when the vote occurs.
A Harmony Maine man credits Dr King’s New Discovery for recovery from lung trouble and promotes a free trial offer at Joseph Emmert’s drug store. The notice lists sealed coal bids for Stephenson County Court House and Jail due May 14 1905, with right to reject. Also notices of settled accounts and piano tuner service.
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