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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1906

Page

7

Annual Bible Society Meeting Highlights Prosperity

The Stephenson county Bible Society held its annual meeting at Second Presbyterian under union services. Rev. C W McCaskill preached on salvation and the Bible’s influence, urging belief in a divine force behind nature. Four hundred dollars was donated to the parent society. J H Haustine was elected county agent. Officers re elected include President Q O Bidwell and secretary Paul Bickenbach.

Second Presbyterian Church Stephenson County American Bible Society Paul Bickenbach First Presbyterian Church C. W. McCaskill McCaskill Jesus Christ God Qimerican Bible Societies Africa China Koine Reve McCaskill Stephen Nse J. HH. Haustine QO. B. Bidwell

Report on Depositors and Book Values in Local Churches

Summary of the year’s book assets across branches including Lancaster Rey Hess Woodbine and multiple churches. Details cover value of books in depository and branches, year’s purchases and sales, discounts, and total conserved funds.

A.T. Buszard Lancaster Rey Hess Woodbine A. F. Beyer Siettanst Second Presbyterian Flrat Siaeenies St. Johns Evangelical Holke Ek Beainn

Entertaining Travels Describe East Coast Tour by Mrs Warner

Mrs Warner writes from Lexington New York Sept 4 about a prolonged trip from Chicago through Philadelphia Ocean City Atlantic City Kingston and the Catskill mountains. She praises Dr Gibboney Law and Order work and notes visits to Philadelphia City Hall Ocean City and a scenic ride over the Catskill mountains before returning home to Illinois.

Lexington N. Y Freeport Chicago Horseshoe Bend Philadelphia Dr. Co. Gibbony M. W. Goodsel Law and Order Society Law and Order D. C. Gibboney City Hall Willian Penn Ocean City Illinois New York Kingston Delaware & Ulster Catskill Mountins Pennsylvania Hunter Deyasego Ilinois C.F. Warner

Bucklin Arnica Salve Promoted in Local Ad

Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg Kansas endorses Bucklin’s Arnica Salve as a quick cure for burns boils sores and wounds. The ad promises relief for eczema salt rheum chapped hands and sore feet and eyes and notes a 25 cent price at Joseph Emmert’s drug store with a guarantee.

Sam Kendall Phillipsburg Kansas Bucklin Joseph Emmert

Prisoner Douglas Shot at During Escape After Fight with Officer

F C Douglas was arrested after a bloody clash with Officer Keagle near the Brewster house. Douglas tried to flee on Mechanic Street and was shot at by the pursuing patrol, then surrendered. He later pleaded guilty to drunkenness and disorderliness and was fined and jailed.

Williams Clark Avenue Chicago Street Miley Florister & Barrett F.C. Douglas Keagle Douglas Mechanic Street Brewster House Chicago Stephenson Metzgar Frazier Tam Exchange Street the Clifton Ivy Bearles

Illness of Clermont Matron Lizzie Borchers Deepens

Telegrams report Lizzie Borchers formerly of German Valley now in Clermont S D is critically ill with pneumonia and heart trouble. She is the mother of Herman Henry and Charles Borchers and has many relatives and friends in the area who regret the illness.

Lizzie Borchers German Valley Clermont S. D Herman Henry Borchers Charles Borchers

Baptist Church Music Program Impresses Large Congregation

A half hour musical program at the Baptist church last evening drew a large crowd. The choir directed by Dr. Schelp, with Mrs. Schelp, Mrs. Holcoin, and J. Genant, offered a delightful program and helped elevate church music. Prof. Fred Fischer sang at the morning service.

The Baptist Church Dr. Schelp Schelp Holcoin J. Genant Fred Fischer

Grand Opera House Announces Two Entertainments

Manager Knorr announces Mr. Lee D. Ellsworth in A Poor Relation for Sept 12 at the Grand Opera House. The comedy by Sol Smith Russell appeals with a simple love romance and everyday characters. The Umpire, Sept 19, marks a shift to substantive musical comedy with satire on public themes led by Fred Mace.

Knorr Grand Opera House Lee D. Ellsworth Sol Smith Russell Chicago Out Times Fred Mace Broilers

Sousa Opera Company Delights Chicago in The Free Lance

The Sousa Opera company presents The Free Lance to enthusiastic crowds at the Illinois Theatre Chicago earning universal praise for its rhythmic melodies and strong singing and acting. The engagement runs through the week ending Saturday September 15 with Sundays shows closing the run.

Sousa Opera Company The Free Lance Ilinois Theatre Chicago

Date in History Highlights 1444 1771 and More

Key events include the 1444 murder of John Duke of Burgundy and 1771 birth of Mungo Park the African explorer. Perry's victory on Lake Erie is noted along with the first safety beacon on Goodwin Sands. Also listed are deaths and births of jurist Joseph Story and astronomer James Edward Keeler, plus scattered items about Elizabeth of Austria and Mashodit occupation.

John Duke of Burgundy Mungo Park Perry Lake Erie TSAC Goodwin Sands Thames River Joseph Story James Edward Keeler Piao ISOS Baapress Ilizabeth Austria

Hollister Rocky Mountain Yea Tea Ad Claims Nectar Still Mind

An enigmatic ad copy hypes Hollister Rocky Mountain Yea tea as a life enhancer. It asserts the beauty bee, honeys, nectar in words, and heart drops from sipping the product. Fragmented text mentions Tea our tablets and a stray name Joseph Fin mert.

Hollister Rocky Mountain Joseph Finmert

Advice on butter quality and dairy inspection from a Carroll County dairyman

A.B. Hostetter urges dairymen to produce country butter worth its price and to package it attractively with a brand. He warns against unsanitary storage by grocers and advocates dairy and creamery inspections, including ice boxes and back room storage, to protect public health.

A.B. Hostetter Carroll County

Starving to Death Reverses Fate with Electric Bitters

Mrs Mary Hi Walters of St Clair Street Columbus Ohio was starving due to drug effects before trying Electric Bitters. She reports immediate improvement and a complete cure, praising the tonic as the best health remedy, guaranteed by Joseph Bommert.

Mary Hi. Walters St. Clair Street Columbus Ohio Sue Joseph Bommert

Help Wanted at Canning Factory

Five girls sought for canning work at a local factory. Notices call for men women and boys to apply. Katee named contact for applications and inquiries.

Canning Factory Katee

Adept at Rosicrucian influence offers life readings

Located at 60 Clark avenue, the expert claims control of others without their knowledge and possesses East India adepts secrets. He positions himself as the only Yogi mediator of secret influences in America and promises detailed life readings far beyond brief sketches. He says his gifts aid all callers in practical ways.

America

Oath of Free Guidance on Personal Matters

A declarative statement pledges no charge if the speaker fails to reveal the object of inquiry or the proper course in any important matter or the truth of a spouse or lover. The text frames a solemn guarantee regarding personal advice and relationships.

Guarantee to Teach East India Influence Tactics

A pledge to forfeit $100 to anyone I fail to teach the East India art of controlling or influencing the actions of any person I may desire. The agreement states a monetary penalty for not imparting the alleged skill.

Mysterious Foreteller Promises Truth Without Fee

A notice describes a fortune teller who reveals all personal details including hopes fears desires ambitions and troubles with names dates and future events. The clairvoyant claims no prior knowledge of the seeker and accepts no fee unless satisfaction is achieved.

His Advice Is Accurate on All Matters

This fragment suggests a broad claim about dependable guidance covering business investments social changes love and domestic issues including marriage separation and divorce with emphasis on addressing life worries.

Framed Promise of Love Restored by Mr Frame

An advertisement extols Mr Frame’s ability to reunite lovers and repair broken marriages. It claims thousands have been reunited and urges readers to seek his help to find the cause of unhappiness and restore happiness in love and family life.

Frame

Frame’s Advice Promises Your Greatest Wish Now

Mr Frame’s advice offers a path to your greatest wish with immediate action urged. Delays may harm happiness and future. secrecy is stressed. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Private reception rooms and discreet location noted.

Mr. Frame Ict

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