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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1908

Page

3

Personal Mention Heads to Various Cities

A string of short notes records visits and trips by residents and friends. O H Wright travels as a morning passenger to Chicago while John Oyler journeys to LaSalle on business. Others include Mr and Mrs R H Gammon of Brodhead in town, Miss Irene Glasser of Monroe visiting, and Clarence Johnson of Nashville visiting here. Further, Porter Stover returns from New York, J C Scott leaves for Elkhart and Goshen, and Frank Scott heads west on an extended trip. Maud Noble of Mt Carroll attends the College of Commerce in Freeport, with Mrs H F Miller of Eleroy visiting relatives. R W Healey returns from Galena after a two day trip, and Mrs K F Snyder with Miss Edith Knowlton visit Chicago. Alfrida Kasten of Freeport visiting Belvidere, W H McKerral returns to Rockford after a visit with Dr and Mrs B A Arnold, Wes H P Arnt and children head to Evanston, while A W Kirkpatrick returns to Cadiz Ohio after visiting the Steenrod family. Several women plan to attend the Eastern Star grand chapter in Chicago.

O. H. Wright Chicago John Oyler LaSalle R. H. Gammon Brodhead Irene Glasser Monroe Frank Scott Town R. W. Healey Galena K. F. Snyder Edith Knowlton Belvidere Alfrida Kasten Freeport W. H. McKerral Rockford B. A. Arnold Wes. H. P. Arnt Evanston W. A. Kerr A. W. Kirkpatrick Cadiz Ohio

Hem Roid promised cure for piles by Dr Leonhardt

An advertisement by Dr J S Leonhardt and Wm Jungkunz touts Hem-Roid as a guaranteed internal remedy for all piles. The claim promises cure with a 24 day treatment for $1 and invites readers to request a booklet from Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY.

Wm. F. Jungkunz J. S. Leonhardt Leonhardt Hem-Reid Dr. Leonhardt Co Buffalo N. Y

Dentists to Offer Freeport Clinic This Thursday Morning

During the meeting of the Northern Sinois Dental Society in Freeport this week a clinic will be held on the Cosmopolitan building third floor. Beginning at 9 o clock Thursday morning, any person needing fillings extractions or treatments can receive services from the dentists present.

Northern Sinois Dental Society Freeport Cosimopolitan

Lied resigns from Bergman & Company for Reeves Separator

E. F. Lied, longtime employee of Bergman & Company, has resigned and left for Peoria to join Reeves Separator Company in a new position.

Lied E. F. Lied Bergman & Company Peoria Reeves Separator Company

Socialist Meeting With Shep Zimmerman At Court House

Socialist candidate H. Zimmerman will speak at the courthouse tomorrow evening. The event aims to rally support for the upcoming legislature election and invites local residents to attend.

Shep. H. Zimmerman Court House

Mrs. W. H. Manchester Confined At Home With Sprained Ankle

Mrs W H Manchester of 151 Elk Street is confined to her home with a sprained ankle.

W. H. Manchester Elk Street

Ships Train Load of Hay

H. A. Becker of Harlem Center shipped a train load of hay to Chicago last night, moving a significant bulk by rail and signaling active agricultural trade in the region.

H. A. Becker Harlem Center Chicago

All's Catarrh Cure Promoted by Doctor's Testimony

Catarrh cannot be cured by local Anwendungen they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a constitutional ailment requiring internal remedies. All's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. It is not a quack medicine and was prescribed by a leading physician. The preparation combines tonics and blood purifiers to target the mucous linings and improve health. Ordered by Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Hall's Pills mentioned for constipation.

Gambia Cheney & Co Toledo Aenagiaie Abe Hall

Annual Meeting of Stephen County Bible Society Drives Cooperation

The fiftieth annual meeting at the Y M C A parlors heard reports on work past year. Seventy eight Protestant churches supported county efforts with scriptures and distribution to destitute homes. Officers elected include President O B Bidwell and Paul Bieckenbach as corresponding secretary and treasurer. The group pledged funds to the American Bible Society and outlined treasurer figures and county book depository values.

Stephenson County Bible Society O. B. Bidwell Paul Bieckenbach George F. Swarts American Bible Society Gates Rock Grove Rock City Oo Orangeville Davis, Eplyanna Church Winslow McConnell Cedarville Lena West Point Erin and Aarlem Kent and Willow Jefferson i German Valley M. E Church Florence van Brocklin Lancaster Wo Pearl City German Reformed Snuecker McCaskill M. E Bergman First Presbyterian Moore Embury M. BE Harker Second Presbyterian

Queen Victoria Hair Care Claims Germ Destruction

The text notes Queen Victoria at 80 received a scalp treatment by a court physician after a discovery by Prof Anna. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a germ destroying dandruff remedy claimed to stop hair loss and promote growth. Sold by druggists with samples available via The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan.

Victoria Anna Newbro Lve Herpicide Co L.ud Geo. F. Swarts

Talk on Illumination by Holophane Engineer Howe

C A Howe of the Holophane company tours this city under Free port Railway Light Power auspices to discuss modern lighting methods. The Wilcoxon store room near Majestic theatre will host talks on October 26 27 and 28. Howe, an illuminating engineer, promises instructive insights and urges public attendance.

C. A. Howe Holophane Company Amerioa Freeport Railway, Light & Power Company Wilcoxon Majestic Theatre Howe

Rummage Sale In Wilcoxon Building Continues

The rummage sale in the Harpster room of the Wilcoxon building continues through Wednesday and Thursday. Many bargains are in clothing, some items lightly worn and still useful despite age.

Harpster Wilcoxon Building

Young man Frank Haut dies of tuberculosis

Frank Haut a well known Freeport resident died Monday night at his mother's home 77 Galena Street aged 25 with tuberculosis as the direct cause He had been ill in Milwaukee where he worked but returned to Freeport four weeks ago He was born November 30 1880 and was a member of St John Evangelical Church and the Modern Brotherhood of America He is survived by his mother two sisters Mrs Lee Grimm and Mrs S H Ottenhausen and a brother John Haut Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm from the family residence with Rev F Holke officiating Pallbearers are Jacob Voght Frank Yerkey William Harris Robert Hudson Guy Furry and Simon Brinkbeck Burial will be in the city cemetery.

Frank Haut John Haut Galena Street Mr Haut Milwaukee Freeport Mr. Haut St. John's Evangelical Church Modern Brotherhood of America Ca. L Lee Grimm S. H. Ottenhausen F. Holke Jacob Voght Frank Yerkey William Harris Robert Hudson Guy Furry Simon Brinkbeck J North Ridott Fred Miller B. M. Askey E. M Shellenberger Shelly Hill Lancaster Frank Lesher German Valley Anthony Moran Bertha Miller Mrs. Smith Polo St. Francis Hospital George Wise Rock Run J. Wise Charles Krinke Buckeye

Brief Federal Court Session Ends With Discharged Grand Jury

Federal court in session Monday afternoon under Judge K M Landis discharged the grand jury due to absent prosecution witnesses. Eleven voluntary bankruptcy petitions were read and ordered discharged. James Graham of Whiteside County had case continued and bond set at 1000 dollars. P Hohenable Jr company case continued to November 20 after affidavit of merit was stricken. Suit for 24000 dollars over cucumber seed variety goods was outlined with farmer suits and cross-claims. Fracleh administrator case for damages in a son’s death set for trial December? Dee J.

K. M. Landis Landis James Graham Whiteside County P. Hohenable Janesville Fracleh Sandusky Portland Cement Company Dee

Driver Seized With Fit In Alley Accident

Arthur Salter, a Gas company wagon driver, fell from his wagon in the alley between Stephenson and Galena streets near Chicago street. He was dragged about fifteen feet before the horse halted. Salter, said to be subject to fits, likely fell from the wagon when seized by one.

Arthur Salter Gas Company Stephenson Galena Chicago Street Iwan Journal Saltzer

Freeport and Beloit Weigh High School League Plans

Freeport High School to Beloit visit as Beloit hosts the Saturday meeting to form a cross state league with Rockford Elgin Aurora and others. Debates basketball and track will follow with winners meet in state finals. Professor Fulwider notes local teams forming and tryouts underway.

Rockford Elgin Aurora Freeport Sinois Beloit Janesville Sparta LaCrosse Wisconsin L.A. Fulwider Freeport High School Fulwider Dixon Mt. Carroll Twe John Barrett International Bureau of American Republics Barret

Vindication for Trickett clears graft charges in disbarment case

Kansas City Oct 19 complete vindication for C W Trickett was contained in the inanimone decision of the Kansas City Kan committee appointed to investigate the disbarment proceedings. The report read in district court before Judge McCabe Moore found no ground for charges on sixteen counts and no evidence for trial on three others. Donoho dissented on those three. The committee chair Eugene Ware and members W B Sutton and M H Donoho served without pay.

Kansas City C. W. Trickett Kan McCabe Moore Eugene Ware W. B. Sutton M. H. Donoho Moore Mr. Donoho Trickett Donoho Foerschler, Cooksey Atkins George Foerschler W. W. Atkins Mr. Trickett C. R Cooksey Wyandotte Atorney

Never Get Out of Debt and Father John Medicine Ad

An old advertisement argues most people live paycheck to paycheck and rack up debts and medical bills. It promotes Father John Medicine as a non patent remedy for colds coughs and throat and lung troubles. It claims fifty years of use and no opium morphine or poisonous drugs.

John John O’brien

Dolliver Delays Rockford Speech Date Changes

Senator Dolliver of Town was billed to speak in Rockford this evening but will not appear until Thursday evening. The venue and timing shift alters the planned political event for local residents and attendees.

Dolliver Rockford

Missionary Society Meeting At Trinity Church

The Young Peoples Missionary Society of Trinity Church will meet this evening with Mrs. Mick at 206 Williams Street. A well prepared program has been arranged for the gathering.

Young People’s Missionary Sociery Trinity Church Mick Williams Street

Ladies with Tender Feet Promote Nurse Shoes at 81 Sale

Ladies with tender feet can relief in nurse shoes featuring hand turned soles and rubber heels at the E. and W. Clothing House. Stop by or call 40-2001 for sizes and fittings.

Telephone Directory Revamp Promises Service Ease In North Ridott

North Ridott correspondent notes plans to revise and subdivide the telephone directory with improved service for patrons. Fred Miller Sr will soon have telephone in his home. Local social and community events include visits, sales, and a political rally in Freeport, plus a barnyard accident involving Mr. Rockmire's horse injuring his daughter.

Close Call for Ada L. Croom and Croom Hotel

Ada L. Croom of Vaughn Mississippi credits Dr. King's New Discovery with curing a months long cough and lung ailment after three bottles were taken. Describes it as a world wide life saving cough and cold remedy available at Jos Emmert's drug store with trial bottles free.

Ada L. Croom Croom Hotel Vaughn Miss Dr. King Jos. Emmert's

Local notes from Winneshiek on October visitors and events

From Our Own Correspondent Winneshiek Oct 19 Mr and Mrs J Landis of Lancaster PA visit friends Rev H Trump Polo preaches at U B church Sunday morning J Greider in Chicago last week Charles Lenz family Freeport stay with William Kortmeier Mrs William Mitchell quilting party hosted by Elia Kortmeier Rev J S Shoemaker visiting Cullom Fortner Freeport visits Wortner J H Flora Cedarville families visit Clayton Maize home Sunday

Winneshiek J. Landis Lancaster Rev. H. Trump Polo U. B J. Greider Chicago Charles Lenz Freeport William Kortmeier William Mitchell Elia J. S. Shoemaker Cullom

Advertising needs goods and ads to succeed

The saying underscores a practical truth: effectiveness comes from both quality and promotion. It cautions that strong products fail to spread without visible advertising to reach customers.

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