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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1908

Page

6

Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Back Pain Relief

William Kloche of Freeport reports improved kidney function and back pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Emmett's drug store. He praises the remedy for strengthening kidneys and eliminating back pain, urging others to try Doan's. Sold by all dealers for 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY handles sales.

Panitias Keateres Doah Freeport William Kloche Shawnee St Joan Emmett Dean Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Nairobi Leader Describes Go As You Please City Gait

The Nairobi Leader comments on the city’s unique make up as a British African capital with diverse inhabitants and traffic. It imagines moving through the streets by bicycle mule horse donkey camel spider carriage or bullock cart, noting the unstructured go as you please gait that dominates Nairobi’s streets.

Nairobi

Young man killed as engine crashes through bridge

Clarence Schaeffer, aged 20, died when a threshing engine collapsed a bridge near Harpham schoolhouse in Troy. The front wheels slipped as timber gave way, the engine plunged into the creek, and steam parboiled him before rescue efforts could reach him. He was a Troy High School prospect and active on football and track teams.

Times-Gazette Engle Grove Hursday Orangeville Freeport Clarence Schaeffer Andrs Clavin Schaeffer Harpham Place Harpham Frank Mr. Emrick Boone River Mr. Emerick Clarence Ray Fisher Schaeffer Til Pleasant Farm Troy Maud Lloyd Ames Stanley Robert Troy Center Mia Cline Ray Mezeppa, Minn D. W. Wagner Chicago J. N Maud Wagner Harvey Adele Board

Wood's Liver Medicine Advertises Malaria Relief

An 19th century advertisement promotes Wood's Liver Medicine in liquid form for malaria chills fever and bilious headaches. It claims quick relief by regulating the liver kidneys and bladder with a first dose. Sold by H J Moggk and C P Guenther in bottles priced one dollar and fifty cents in size.

Wood H. J. Moggk C. P. Guenther

Oakland Cemetery Establishes Permanent Care Fund Trustees

The Oakland Cemetery association forms a board of trustees to receive ten percent of lot sale proceeds, later twenty percent after 1918, for a permanent fund to maintain and improve the cemetery. The fund will be overseen by trustees Hall, Hill, Thompson, Graham, and Read, with O T Smith as ex officio secretary, and the association plans a stone waiting room, office, toilets, and future water works to serve the grounds.

Oakland Cemetery Association Oakland Cemetery Board of Trustees Board of Directors Association Wm. J. Hall Boyd P. Hill P. R. Thompson David F. Graham F. A. Read Hall Thompson Graham O. T. Smith van Buren Street

Lena Names in Region Visitors and Church Changes

Oct 2 Lena reports multiple visitors including Mrs George Barto and Miss Lucy Wilson visiting relatives in Galena and at Holley Grove. Delegates to a Methodist conference traveled to Chicago while local churches note no preaching Sunday due to Rev Loofbourrow's absence and plan communion at Amity Lutheran.

Lena George Barto Lucy Wilson John Hatch Galena O. J. Wilsey Freeport A.C. van Brocklin Panama Holley Grove Hattie Croz Webster City W. W. Bonebright Charlotte Voight Freeeportt Altenborn J. H. Shank Edward Pisher Chicago Orlando Tower L. Nelson Rockford R. B. Leamon Wadvis Tony George Werkheiser Hiram Blair Ward's Grove W.K. Loofbourrow Amity Lutheran Church

Saloon Property for Sale on Main Street by River

First class saloon property in city with living rooms on the second floor and large adjoining store building with strong rental income. Ideal river-adjacent location on Main Street. owner ill and retiring. References available. Inquiries to C B Daily Herald Henithoman Wiss 9-20 iw

Daily Herald Henithoman Wiss

Supt Watches Riot as Students Battle for College Flag

Chicago October 2 A clash at the College of Physicians and Surgeons on West Congress Street and Olen Avenue ends with a fractured arm for John Kellihen as 120 freshmen and 65 sophomores clash to claim the flag pole. Superintendent W M Brown watches and grants a holiday after the melee.

Chicago College of Physicians and Surgeons Congress Street Oelon Avenue John Kellihen University Hospital Clgs Cours Ogden Avenue Hne W. M. Brown Warren Avenue Citzen

Two Men Claim This Woman in Chicago Love Triangle

John Whitfield, 50, and Joseph Bolleyn, 32, Cigarmakers union members and lifelong friends, say they both married Mrs Marlee Bolleyn Whitfield, 37. All three were arrested at Harrison street station with Mrs Whitfield charged with disorderly conduct. Whitfield had separated from her last November and lived on Lowe Avenue. Bolleyn and Mrs Whitfield shared a rooming house near Harrison and Wirth. The men were at the Cigarmakers union HQ at 198 East Madison when Mrs Whitfield entered and sparked a confrontation as each man stood to greet her as his wife.

Chicago John Whitfield Joseph Bolleyn Wnlon Lfe-Long Marlee Bolleyn-Whitfield Harrison Street Whitfield

Governors Day At Hifnels State Fair Draws Record Crowd

In Springfeld UK on October 2 a state fair drew about fifty five thousand visitors breaking the week’s record. Governor Deneen and Mrs Deneen arrived in carriages with a band, amid a vast crowd. He refrained from political demonstration and hosted a reception at the Dome and later attended races.

Springfeld Hifnels Deneen

Woman and Son Arrested in Old Murder Case

Mia L. Lucas and her son Jesse were arrested in Mount Carmel OL on October 2 on the murder charge of Clyle Showalter. Showalter’s body was found in the Pateka river two years ago. The arrests followed evidence from a Pontiac reformatory inmate.

Mount Carmel Mia L. Lucas Jesse Clyle Showalter Pateka Pontiac

State funds interest totals for nine months reach 150 158

State Treasurer John F. L. Smulski announced the interest on state funds for the nine months ending Sept. 30, 1908, amounts to 150 158 dollars. The report covers the period from January first through September thirty.

Springtell John FL Smulski

Suffrage Association Elects President at State Fair

The thirty second annual convention of the suffrage association was held on the state fair grounds. Mrs. Pike L B Stewart of Chicago was elected president.

Springfield Pike LB. Stewart Chicago

Mr Bryan’s third nomination linked to past principles

The statement humorously notes Bryan’s third nomination stems from principles once championed in 1898 but now dead by 1900. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup promises quick relief from coughs and bronchial troubles, especially for children, and is sold by H. J. Moogh and C. Guenther.

Bryan Swat H. J. Moogh C. Guenther

Scores On The Ball Fields League Standings And Scores

Chicago October 2 standings and daily bratball scores across venues in Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Boston and other cities. Key results include Brooklyn beating Boston 1 0 0 0 and 7 0 0 0, Cincinnati 6 over Chicago 1 6, New York 8 over Philadelphia 6 in two games, and New York 6 over Philadelphia 7 in another.

Chicago Brooklyn Boston McCarthy Graham MeIntrye Dunn Cincinnati CL Teabaeti Chitago Ti Cincinnnatic Reulbach Kitng Spade Sehler Philadelphia New York Mathewson Needham Corridon Jacklitsch Tooin Wiltie McGinnity Needhian Yaleski Doom St. Louis Washington Wrashington Folnson Street Chesbro Kleinow Ccceeaes Evroros Tratteries Morgan Donohue Plank Lapp Cleveland Detroit National I. PC AMS Chicago Eoenner Pittsburg Eae Philadelpha Cincinnati Ll Brooklyn Ees Beeen

Delaware County voters approve saloon ban in dry landslide

In Ohio County Delaware on October 2 the county voted dry by a 2148 majority. The city of Delaware swung dry by 528 after previously going wet by 600 two years earlier.

Ohio County Delaware Delaware County

Chicago futures hit varied marks on October market report

Chicago Board of Trade quotations show mixed movement across wheat corn oats and livestock. Wheat and corn prices edge but soybeans are steady while hog and cattle receipts mix with modest gains and declines amid East Buffalo trade notes.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Close Dee GUS Zoo Chedee Timothy Hingis Indiana Wisconsin Timoats Bay

Pineules for the Kidneys offer relief and proof

To those afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble backache rheumatism Pineules for the Kidneys brings relief in the first dose. Hundreds testify to remarkable healing and tonic properties. 30 days trial 1.00. They purify the blood. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.

H. J. Moogh C. P. Guenther

Burdett Piano Tuner Takes Orders at Brown & Dollmeyer

F. J. Burdett, noted piano tuner, accepts orders via Brown & Dollmeyer and by phone for prompt service. Clients may call L-4dtf to arrange tuning, repair, or preventive maintenance.

F. J. Burdett Brown & Dollmeyer’sa Phone Ae

East River Ferry Exchange Highlights Class Tension

A Philadelphia Ledger snippet recounts a ferryboat conversation between a wheelwright and a shop girl. The wheelwright asks about Barginer's establishment and the woman identifies as a salesperson at Banks & Co.'s repository for entre types. The dialogue exposes attitudes toward the Working class.

Wheelwright Barginer Tos Emporium

A Solomon’s Lesson On Matches And Mercy

A University of Pennsylvania faculty member rebukes his daughter for playing with matches. She recalls God’s prior punishment and answers meekly that he let her play “an awfully long time.” The parable prompts reflection on obedience and mercy.

Solomon Versity of Pennsylvania Flatner’s

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