Millinery Department Opening Days Reported
This week the millinery department announces opening days but notes no hats will be shown. The missive emphasizes no display during the stated period.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1900
Page
6
Coming Events in Freeport April 9 to May 15
Entertainments and meetings of interest include the K of G annual patriotic banquet April 9 at K of G hall and April 9 Heart of Chicago at Grand Opera House. April 10-11 Freeport Presbytery spring meeting at First Presbyterian. April 19 John Griffith in the Three Guardsmen at Grand Opera House. April 6 B of L F annual ball at Armory. April 6 O M P dance at Germania Hall. April 18 Shore Across at Grand Opera House. April 19 Ball at St Marys hall via Ladies sodalities. April 21 Election for President and three school board members at Pennsylvania House. April 22 Arizona at Grand Opera House. April 25 Amity Society dance at Blusts Hall. May 1 Northwestern Homeopathic Medical Association meeting at Brewster. May 15 Republican Senatorial convention 12th district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
K. of G
K.of G
Heart of Chicago
Grand Opera House
Sprin
First Presbyterian Church
John Griffith
Three Guardsmen
B. of L. F
Armory Hall
Germania Hall
St. Mary's Hall
Ladies Sodalities
Board of Education
Pennsylvania House
Arizona
Amity Society
Blust's Hall
Northwestern Homeopathic Medical Association
Brewster
Miss Altenbern Hosts Surprise Party at Clark Avenue
Miss Mabel Altenbern's gathering on Clark avenue featured vocal and instrumental music and a progressive cinch game. Grace Kyle and Ray Williams won head prizes, with Gertrude Kyle and Henry Serf taking consolation prizes. A luncheon followed, as Carter's Best Play Lincoln J. Carter, creator of Heart of Chicago, promotes his show at the Grand Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Altenbern
Clark Avenue
Grace Kyle
Ray Williams
Gertrude Kyle
Henry Serf
Carter
Lincoln J. Carter
Recital at Embury Church to Aid City Nurse Deaconess
This evening at eight o clock a recital will be given in Embury church under Mrs Hacket. Proceeds will aid the support of city nurse deaconess Miss Hodge. Those familiar with Miss Hodge's indispensable work will seek a full house for Mrs Hacket's well known program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury Church
Mrs. Hacket
Miss Hodge
Swarts Sells Seven Horses in Latest Batch
Geo F Swarts the Freeport druggist and breeder reports selling seven horses in the past week. The sale included four weanlings, bringing total receipts of 1225 dollars, with several animals fetching 400 dollars and none over five years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Swarts
Freeport
Social Twelve entertained by Mrs Ed Clark at Van Buren
The Social Twelve were royally entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs Ed Clark at her home on Van Buren street. The first prize was won by Mrs Whitlock, the second by Mrs Geo Burkhart and the consolation prize was won by Mrs Voeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Clark
van Buren Street
Whitlock
Willing Workers Board Calls Special Meeting
The Board of Willing Workers will meet at Mrs John Smiths home on Galena street Saturday night at 8 o clock sharp to attend to important pushes. Full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Galena Street
Examinations Set for County Students Monday at Court House
Final examinations of the central series conducted by County Superintendent Burton across the county will be held Monday at the court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Court House
Freeport Club Sets Election at April Meeting
The Freeport club will hold its annual meeting next Tuesday evening April 10 at 7 30 to elect officers and directors for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Club
Social Dance At Blusts Hall April 26 1900
Robt Hudson Frank Secker and Louis Strohacker will give a social dance at Blusts Hall Thursday evening April 26 1900. Giblers orchestra will furnish the music.
Frgg to Attend Arlington Funeral of Father Aged 83
T M Frgg, a well known Illinois Central conductor, departed this afternoon for Arlington Nebraska to attend his father's funeral. The father died yesterday at age 83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Frgg
Illinois Central
Arlington
Neb
Memorial Lutheran to Host White and Gold Social
The Christian Endeavor society will hold a white and gold social this evening at the home of J. A. Botdorf located at 55 South Galena avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of
Memorial Lutheran Church
J. A. Botdorf
South
Galena Avenue
Water company to make curb connections at cost
The water company will from now on perform all connections from the mains to the curb line using double strong lead. Connections will be made at actual cost.
Generous Gift to Public Library by Hon H C Burchard
Hon H C Burchard presented the public library with a number of valuable reference books adding to the institution's research resources and educational offerings for patrons and scholars in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Burchard
Recital by Miss Birch Pupils at West Street Studio
The pupils of Miss Birch gave an enjoyable recital last evening at that lady's studio on West street.
Frontage Upgrade at Johnson Building
T W Johnson installs a new modern front on his building currently occupied by Gill. The note hails the effort as life saving. Rocky Mountain Tea by the Madison Medicine Co. 35c. Jos Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Johnson
Gill
Madison Medicine Co
Jos Emmert
Domestic Science Association Elects Officers for 1900
In Waddams Township the Domestic Science Association elected Mrs. G. W. Shippy as president, Mrs. N. A. Kluck as vice president, Mrs. A. J. Wales as secretary, and Mrs. L. W. Robey as treasurer for the ensuing year. The meeting was moved to the second Wednesday monthly and a program on topics such as A Woman's Problem and Clothes and the King's Daughter followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddams Township
Meeting Recap Shows Members Choosing Personal Selections
At the annual gathering Mrs Brundages, Mr Skinner, Miss Fisher and Mrs G attended. Each member was asked to select items in line with personal wishes. Not all responded, but the lively meeting was enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Brundages
Zachariah Skinner
Tilda Fisher
Electric Bitters Best Selling Remedy Says Belleville Druggist
Abraham Hare of Belleville Ohio proclaims Electric Bitters the best selling bitters he has handled in 20 years. He notes that most diseases start from stomach liver kidneys bowels and nerves and that Electric Bitters tones the stomach regulates organs purifies blood and strengthens the system. It restores energy and vigor to weak sickly people. Price 60 cents. Sold by Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Hare
Belleville
Joseph Emmert
Bicycles No Good For Junk, Decatur Junk Dealer Says
Old bicycles are nearly worthless to junk dealers due to mixed metals and hard sorting. Chris Wilson of Wabash Avenue says the metal variety makes testing impractical and costly. He notes tires are the most valuable part, rubber at five cents a pound and a two pound tire worth about eight cents. He would not trade unless offered and even then piles them on scrap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Chris Wilson
Wabash Avenue
Fortune favors those who work as if they expected to succeed
A series of pointed aphorisms from a Chicago Daily News column. It muses on luck, optimism, and social quips about wives, spendthrifts, and manners, with sharp witticisms about human nature and everyday life. The tone is brisk, humorous, and period-typical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Claim Health Boost
An old style advertisement touts Dr. Kings New Life Pills as a cure for Sick and Nervous headaches. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and improve health. Priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee noted as not cured. Sold by Joseph Emmert, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Winslow & Co. Fitting Latest Spring Shoes
Bring your feet to Winslow and Co and let them fit you with the latest spring style shoes. They fit the foot so walking is a pleasure. Odlw Helen H Birch piano teacher. Studio 150 West Street of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow & Co
Helen H. Birch
Weat St. of
SOW GRASS SEED NOW AT PORTER'S
Advertises fancy Kentucky blue grass seed at 20 cents per pound from H. J. Porter’s at 12 Exchange Street. Offers seed for immediate sowing with a timing note of 3 days to 2 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Porter’s
Exchange St
De Jongh Millinery Emporium Opens After Fire
Grand opening at De Jongh's new millinery emporium next Wednesday April 4 and all week. After a disastrous January 22 fire the store has been thoroughly renovated for patrons. An invitation is extended to friends and foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Jongh
Dejongh
Ancient Problem Solved: Preachers' Sons and Sin
A Cherokee County judge proposes a theory about sons of Methodist preachers. He claims frequent moves force these boys to fight teachers and peers, turning them into pugnacious youths. The judge, son of a Methodist preacher, argues this cycle explains higher misbehavior among preacher’s sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Cherokee County
Tian
Hats and Bonnets Display This Week by Mrs Keer
Our line of pattern hats and bonnets will be on display Thursday Friday and Saturday. Stylish and pretty hats at reasonable prices. A full line of new spring and summer millinery. Mrs N E Keer P O Block. Wanted fifty second hand bicycles at Red linger Bros 45 S Galena Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Keer
P.O. Block
Redlinger Bros
S. Galena Ave
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hess
Millinery Department
Henn
Sweet & Hen’s
Jewelry Store
Blust
E. Bengston
Stephenson Street
Dorman
G. W. Shippy
Association
G. W. Storey
Youth of Soldiers’ Monument
E. Mayer
Sec
Beecham
Prius
F. A. Schulz
Black River
Brown & Dollmeyer
Stats Bank
Rome
Kate’ Eo
Maynard’s
Galena ST
Braun & Fitts
Japan
Rock Salt
Golden Palace
California
Boston
S. Hermsmeier & Son
Telephone
PSO Fass
Schulte
Siecke
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