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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1908

Page

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Freeport Churches Plan Sunday Sabbath Services

Numerous Freeport churches announce Sunday programs with morning, afternoon, and evening services. Congregations from First Church of Christ Scientist to Trinity, First M E, Second Presbyterian and others invite the public to sermons, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and special music led by choirs, with evangelistic events led by visiting pastors this week.

Freeport Freeport Theosophical Society Grace Charch Ehoir First Church of Christ, Scientist Stephenson Street Ter M. E Cc. W. McCaskill Epworth League Embury Methodist Episcopal Church Ray C. Harker Epworth C. E. Derr Lena U. B F. M. Davia W. A. Kerr Sipi Porto Rico Christian Endeavor Margaret Niblo Trinity United Evangelical Church Corner Union and Pleasant Streets L. C Trinity Church Wm. Caton First Baptist Stephenson St William H. Beynon A. . Buffin Frank Gilbert A. F. Williams Key W. H. Becoyma Ing John Vanpel Sam Nauman Galena Ave Pleasant St. C M. Rohrbaugh Shiloh First English Lutheran Church Philip H. R. Mullen C. BE Christian Church F. W. Emerson Pia Masonic Temple Bible Nettie Jordan Wilbur Coons

Mi o na stomach tonic promises relief from dyspepsia

W F Jungkunz, agent in Freeport, guarantees Mi o na will cure or refund. Fifty cents a large box, claim of a reader named W A Ennis of Syracuse praising results after one week, stating Mi o na restored his health and work ability.

W. F. Jungkunz Freeport W. A. Ennis Green St Syracuse N. Y

Personal notices from Dixon and surrounding towns

Thomas Green transacting business at Dixon today. Mrs. Sarah Fisher of Winslow spent the day in the city. Lee Webber has gone to Mt Vernon for a short visit. Mrs. George Van Dan left for Kenzie Illinois to make her future home. Mrs. M H Muhr left for Chicago to visit her ill brother. Mrs. Emma Gilbert and Mrs. Tillie Little left for Chicago to visit friends for a few days.

Sarah Fisher Winslow Lee Webber Mt. Vernon George van Dan Kenzie Ill M. H. Muhr Chicago Emma Gilbert Tillie Little

Newbro's Herpicide Promises Hair Regrowth for Women

Ladies with thinning hair are urged to try Newbro's Herpicide to prevent further loss and stimulate growth. The ad claims it kills the dandruff germ at the root, leaves no oil or stain, and offers samples by mail. Sold by druggists with two sizes available. Geo Swarts is listed as special agent.

Newbro Herpicide Co Detroit Mich Geo. Swarts Dept L. Detroit

Advertised Letter List for Freeport Post Office

Advertised letters remain in the Freeport post office for week ending Sept 2. Items include ladies names Mrs H H Kortemeyer Mrs H G Daugherty Miss Bertha Jonking Miss Blanchu Sweet Mrs Allee Koontz Lyda Van Meter and others and gentlemen names John Ackerman F W Hoffman J Ranowetz J J Hoxie Arthur Kerr M Brand Leo Brown Louis McOoth Hugh Crusey Fred Mints Ed Karlwine Louis Reed Chas etc Advertised Sept 26 1908 request response to ATKINS Postmaster.

Freeport Ackerman John Hasemian Jacob Beliile F. W. Hoffman John Ranowetz J. J Hoxie Kid Booth Arthur Kerr

Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief

Healthy kidneys filter impurities from the blood and good health hinges on that. Foley's Kidney Cure claims to strengthen kidneys and positively cure all forms of kidney and bladder disease, endorsed by H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

Burglary Apology Note From London Chronicle

The London Chronicle prints a tongue in cheek apology to a burglar who opened the office window and found the cashier’s drawer empty on Friday night. The note admits the staff’s own petty pilfering and hints at offering a different surprise on another occasion.

London

Foley Kidney Cure Promises Quick Kidney Relief

Of Interest to Many. Foley's Kidney Cure will cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble that is beyond the reach of medicine. No medicine can do more. H. J. Moogh, Wm. F. Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkunz

Chicago Tribune Great Fashion Number on September 30

The Chicago Tribune announces its great annual fashion edition on Wednesday September 30 describing and illustrating latest fashions for men women and children and home decor. It will be the largest weekday paper ever published with over 90 pages and no free copies. orders must be placed with the news dealer in advance.

The Chicago Tribune

Dynamite plot ends in bridge worker’s death

At Chicago, September 26, a dynamite attempt to wreck the Thirty-eighth street bridge ended when Jerry Lynch, a bridge company foreman, was shot by two dynamiters as they opened fire while Lynch reportedly overheard their plot. Officials blame union bridge builders. a friend of Lynch, William Voight, witnessed the murder. Police dispatched squads to pursue the suspects.

Chicago Thirty-eighth Street Jerry Lynch The Bridge Company Lynch Assass Union Bridge Builders William Voight Voight Dynnamiters Morgan Collings T. Marborough Lynnch Tron Workers’ Union N. H. Wagner Montana Thirty-ninth Street Anglo-American Packing Company

Conference of Charities to Meet in Rock Island

Rock Island Illinois September 26 unusual interest centers this year in the state Conference of Charities to be held in this city October 10 to 13 inclusive. The thirteenth year of the conference marks its push for better conditions for the dependent delinquent and criminal portions of the state's population with an interesting programme. Dr Adolph Meyer of New York will speak on how the public cure of the insane can be solved. The programme also covers care and employment of the blind with Professor George W Jones of the It wos School for the Blind at Jackson Vie. Public care of the poor politics in state charitable institutes and delinquent children will be considered. It is expected to dedicate the new psychopath hospital at Watertown on Oct 10.

Rock Island Til Mofa Adolph Meyer New York State Pathological Institute Watertown

Feud In St Damnes Town Sparks Mob Violence

Vandalia UK Sept 26 Alfred Ambuel son of Adolph Ambuel county supervisor is seriously cut and wounded while Charles Lundard is shot in the side during a free-for-all. The clash stems from a feud between rival factions of Hide town, a long running local dispute with most residents taking sides in a community torn by violence.

Vandalia Alfred Ambred Adolph Ambuel Chiarthes Ljundard Amos

Dry Town Liquor Charges Bind Trio Over to Grand Jury

Daniel Dwyer Frank Stonerville and Sherman Jackson were charged with selling liquors in a dry town of Pairbury Bloomington TIL and bound over to the federal grand jury by the United States Commissioner here.

Bloomington Til Daniel Dwyer Frank Stonerville Sherman Jackson Pairbury Staund Jury United States Counilssioner

Miot Case Postponed in Springfield District Court

Springfield judge Crefehton reschedules the Miot case and related matters for Monday. The Sept 26 date references Ernest Himphrey, a white lion, involved in a fogged incident. Drotnegan, a black suspect, was lynched on the night of Aug. WH.

Springfield Crefehton Ernest Himphrey Drotnegan

Kidney trouble warning and cure advert begins

An early 20th century medical advertisement warns that kidney trouble is insidious and may be fatal before symptoms are noticed. It recommends Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and help prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. H. J.

Foley Bright H. J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkunz

Paper patrons miss vigil despite aiding offer

The notice indicates patrons did not receive their paper and were offered a favor by the office, but service was not fulfilled. It outlines a failure to deliver the vigil event or paper as promised, with no further details on remedies or responsible party.

A Shining Mark: Phosphorized Toe Ends in Tragic Scene

A London Graphic tale tells of a woman tormented by a corny toe firefly in phosphor treatment. At midnight her husband, startled by a glittering toe, struck the light with a supper, causing a commotion and the wife escaping with the corn still phosphorized.

London Graphic

Will Praise Cuticura as Long as She Lives

Mrs. Margaret Primmer of Plattin Missouri recounts severe foot sores that resisted doctors and many remedies. A neighbor offered Cuticura Ointment, Soap, and Pills. after one application and a full set, her feet healed completely. She praises Cuticura to this day, noting the 1907 testimonial dates.

Cuticura Margaret Primmer Plattin, Mo

Nineteen Are Killed In Train Crash At Montana Siding

Butte Mont Sept 26 Nineteen killed eleven seriously injured and about thirty more or less injured in a head on collision between passenger train No 16 the eastbound Burlington flyer and a westbound freight at Youngs Point a siding about thirty miles west of Billings on the Northern Pacific railroad The express car telescoped the smoker and most fatalities were in this car The Spokane delegation to the irrigation congress at Albuquerque was aboard but none injured The list of dead includes Col Benson Utah John Paulus Billings Montana and others from Denver Seattle and Anaconda with several unidentified workers also listed The most seriously hurt are named with injuries including internal wounds broken limbs and head injuries.

Butte Mont Burlington Flyer Young’s Point Billings Northern Pacific Spokane National Irrigation Congress Albuuequerque Ora Babcock Milo Harlow Phice

How to Avoid Appendicitis and Constipation

Health notice promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims the remedy is mild, pleasant to take, and non nauseating, urging readers to refuse substitutes.

Orino H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

Hot Fight at Tabriz Shatters Khian Quarter

Tabriz reporting by Novoe Vremya describes a six hour artillery duel in which nationalists were repelled. Adn-ed-Dowleh, sent to restore shah authority, leveled the Khian quarter to ruins as the siege intensified.

St. Petersburg Novoe Vremya Tabriz Adn-ed-Dowleh Khiaban

Royalist Assault Opens City Heights Under Fire

Exploding shells terrified inhabitants as Royalist forces gained the heights commanding the north western city. Ain ed Dowleh postponed a coordinated three front attack until tomorrow under artillery cover.

Ained-Dowleh

Governor Fort Inherits 250000 From Mrs Reasoner

Trenton N J Sept 20 Governor Fort named residuary legatee in the will of Mrs Alvey Reasoner who left 250000 to him though not a relative Reasoner was a close friend of the Fort family and probate was completed locally

Trenton N. J

Death of Krank 't : Hans Robison Cleveland

Hans Robison Cleveland, owner of the St. Louis National League baseball team, street car promoter and capitalist, died suddenly at his home in Cleveland on September 26. The report notes his prominence in sport transit and business circles.

Hans Robison Cleveland de Hans Robinson St. Louis

Notre Dame Lady Offers Free Home Rheumatism Cure

An appeal from Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana promises a free home treatment for rheumatism including muscular and joint pain sciatica lumbago backache kidney pain and neuralgia. The letter claims the remedy clears uric acid from blood eases stiff joints purifies blood and restores vitality and invites readers to write for proof.

Notre Dame M. Summers Box R Ind

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First Presbyterian Church H. L. Moore Jas. M. Gray Moody Bible Institute Gray Oak Street Geo Bunenga Illinois Agnody Thomas Green Dixon Tuo State Conference of Charities Conference OF Charities Malle’s Galona van Buren Herpicide Newhbro Mildred Holland GEO. F Col. Benson Utah John Paulus Billings Mount Robt. Anderson Hardin Afont Lorrenz A. Stewart Dean HH. C. Gamble Minniston L. Dymack Denver Colo D. H. Barnes Seattle Wash Kenrick Anaconda Chingdon Chico Springs Charles E. Johnson Nickel Plate Railway George Buttlerock John Ryan Gushing Okla Milo Holloway Sichemram Kirby Wyo R. E. Vickers Westery Fletcher Dayer Mount Carmel Sam Slomowitz Anton Rowerts Helena John Burke Boston Susan Corden Flathead Indian Mission L. E. Corden John Corden Mildred Piolland Governor Fort In Luck Jennie Merrick Cambridge City Cardus
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