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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
4
In West Freeport a careless gun user wounded a tree near Mrs. Charles Leichart and her son while a chicken shooter fired nearby. Mrs. Leichart was confined to bed, and another man in his garden narrowly escaped a shot, possibly from the same person.
A Germania hall meeting Friday night aims to organize a baseball team from society members. There is notable talent and a strong nine could form for games among members.
Last evening at the Grand Opera House, all seats were claimed as crowds filled matinee and evening performances. Gay freed himself from Sheriff McCool’s handcuffs on stage, Marie Laurens had to sing extra selections, and acts by Goolmans McAvoy McIntyre Kippy Darboyelle sisters and Kinodrome “Lost Child” drew big laughs. Freeport newspapers’ carrier boys admitted free tonight with seats reserved.
Reports include a strike at the Wishon mines near Elisabeth and a report that Postmaster General Cortelyou will address the University of Illinois graduating class on June 7. Heavy rains flood 12 000 acres in Lee County, causing vast damage while local squirrels migrate in search of new habitats. An electrocution at Belvidere Electric Light and Power Company claims negligence in pole wiring. Dixon inventor Rodesch unveils an automatic piano player with orders for 300 units, aiming to form a manufacturing company with local partners.
A fragmentary passage cites the Milwaukee Sentinel on shoe eyelets and footwear usage, calculating that Americans wear out two pairs of shoes yearly and noting widespread attention to small components. It also references a British blue book on infant care, with a witness discussing neglect and the fate of babies when mothers die.
A historical ad notes Mr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for indigestion constipation and related ailments. It promises to rebuild digestive strength and relieve headaches dizziness and colic, with guaranteed availability at Joseph Immiert's drug store.
A list of upcoming activities includes a Court of Honor dance at ROA on May 17, an oratory recital at Blast MF, a May 20 Northwestern Minolta High School inauguration at Taylor's Park, and a May 24 card poets event at Blust's. Debs team of Mystic Workers will perform May 21, with multiple dances planned at various venues.
P J Wilson thanks friends and neighbors for assistance during bereavement Son Lost Mother. BE B Reid of Harmony Maine notes consumption runs in family and credits Dr King s New Discovery for saving against lung troubles. Reid recalls his mother s death and urges prompt care for coughs and colds. trial bottle free. Joseph Emmert s drug store sells New Discovery 50c and 1.00 sizes. All druggists carry Father John s medicine 50c and 1 size.
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