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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
5
The essay urges national self reliance and steadfast resolve echoing Grant’s example. It argues the United States must finish its duties in Cuba and the Philippines, stay the course, and expand its influence with duty, fairness, and unwavering resolve.
Lena April 23 Arbor Day observance planned at the Freeport district camp meeting association grounds with elaborate planting exercises. Dr. F A Hardin of Rockford cannot attend, limiting arrangements. George Shoesmith assures all trees sent will be cared for. Others mentioned include Postmaster G S Roush and family, Rev J C Kauffman and daughter, John Beadle, Martin Maeser, Reuben Lower, A E Seise, and John Atchison. Prof A E Werkheiser teaches music at Nora. I J Kiplinger and W H Hoffman visit Warren. D W Salter demolishes an old building for a new barn.
A well attended concert at St Marys hall last night featured a long program from Rev Father Croke and the St Marys Music Class. Performers included Veazia Jennie Osborne Frances McNulta Mary OConnor Florence Green and many others with violin piano mandolin and vocal solos and duets. The audience praised the event and hopes to hear more from the young musicians soon.
Abraham Hare, a leading Belleville druggist, hails Electric Bitters as the best selling tonic he has handled in 20 years. He asserts it cures many ailments by toning the stomach, regulating the liver kidneys and bowels, purifying blood and strengthening nerves. It builds energy and vigor in weak, sickly people. Price 50 cents. Sold by Joseph Emmert.
The three act comedy Other People s Money stars Kennessy Leroyle at the Grand Opera House tonight with a strong cast. Hamlin Garland lauds the work as nearly perfect as a literary production, noting its wit. The company has earned top press praise nationwide.
J C Lewis, famed Yankee character impersonator, arrives with a grand double company at the Grand on Monday April 80. The three act play depicts country life with humor and comic specialties. The troupe includes a brass band and full orchestra, each member a solo artist, staging the burlesque farmer street parade.
Tonight at Embury church the Ladies Aid Society will host a repeat of most of last Monday night’s contest program. Five contestants, including silver medal winner Mrs Thayer, agreed to re perform their selections with good piano accompaniment loaned by Mr Hea.
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. Claims to purify blood and strengthen nerves, with easy use. Priced at 25 cents per box and a money back guarantee if not cured. Sold by Joseph Emmert, local druggist.
An old newspaper advertisement lists Fancy Lawn Grass Seed at 20 cents per pound and 1.75 per bushel, includes bulk prices of 1 per half bushel and 1 per bushel, published by H. J. Porter located at No 12 Exchange Street.
A blaze destroyed the Rosenstiel vinegar plant on the C. H. Rosenstiel farm in Silver Creek township with an estimated loss of 25 000 dollars, no insurance. The fire started in the boiler room at 9 am, spread rapidly, and despite bucket brigades and city help, the building and 700 barrels of vinegar, grain, and coal were lost. The plant, once built for beet sugar and later glucose, had been a top vinegar operation in the west. The Rosenstiel brothers and community extend sympathy.
Jerry Reedy of Bearsford South Carolina was killed by a Thursday evening lightning strike during a thunderstorm. A former Freeport-area farmer, he had lived in the west and found success there. He is survived by his wife and three children. Odds and Ends face Slow Rollers at Freeport club tonight in a tournament game. Tomorrow night a postponed match between German Insurance Company representatives and Chicago staff will take place at the Freeport club. The German team includes J G Hettinger W J Hall W A Ford John S Collman and Roy K Jarwell.
Closing Board of Trade quotations show July wheat 67, late corn 40, July oats 234, July pork 12873, July lard 87.875, July ribs 710124. Cattle 2000 steady with beef prices 4.20 to 5.80, hogs 23000 with heavy 5.40 to 5.55, light 5.20 to 5.45, sheep 6000 steady at 4.75. Also lists May and July grain and livestock prices from C W Killen, broker, Fry's block. New York stock market notes provided by Killen.
At a called meeting of the officers and teachers of the First M E Sunday School last evening Paul Bickenbach was elected superintendent to fill the unexpired term. He expressed thanks for the honor in brief remarks and the consensus was that he is capable of filling any position he may be appointed to.
William Young of this city wed Miss Mary Rummel hagen of Ridott on Thursday evening at the bride’s parents home near Ridott village. The ceremony was described as a very pretty wedding with a large number of guests in attendance.
The Epworth League of the First M. E. Church will hold a home made baking sale at Edn Delhauer’s tea and coffee store on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 6 o’clock. All church ladies are invited to send in contributions.
The YMCA baseball team will reorganize and begin practice immediately with Secretary Keagle arranging park grounds. Last year’s players Brady Mayer Graham and others return, plus L Metz and Courtney Cramer join for the early season. Tryouts for pitchers and other spots open tomorrow at 3 PM at the park, with a match game slated for Saturday May 5 against Warren Academy or Pearl City.
A large crowd gathered at the Illinois Central depot at noon to glimpse Governor Roosevelt as his special train headed for the Grant birthday celebration in Galena. The train did not stop but passed slowly while the crowd cheered the New York governor.
A heated debate in Virginia over a proposed bill to whip wife beaters ends with Rep Powell of Brunswick county arguing against the measure. He alleges wives in his district routinely beat husbands, while other legislators share humorous anecdotes of wives disciplining husbands. The bill is defeated amid claims wife beating is rare but husband beating is common.
The Dupont Gun club held its first shoot yesterday afternoon at their East Freeport range. The club badge was won with a score of 23 out of 25. Several notable scores were posted during the event.
Freeport women who attended the Confederation of Women’s clubs at Dixon returned home last evening praising the Dixon hostess hospitality and expressing great enjoyment of the meetings and entertainment.
The Amboy Journal commends C. A. Entorf, president of the Lee County Sunday School Convention, for a full two day program prepared for May 22 and 23 at Amboy M E church. He is praised as an earnest, effective worker who has aroused strong county interest and should be retained for another year.
The passage argues that women suffer ten years of life from adolescence to motherhood and praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for restoring regularity curing female weakness healing ulcers and rejuvenating womanly health with no other medicine matching its effects.
Louis H. Burrell will address the Woman's Club tomorrow afternoon on the topic Greater America. Organizers expect a full attendance.
Mrs. BE, L. Yoder entertained the Social Twelve club yesterday afternoon at her Ringgold street home. First prize went to Mrs. Ed Clark, second to Mrs. Frank Knepley, and consolation to Mrs. Hake.
The board of supervisors finished business Thursday and adjourned for the term. A special bridge committee for Erin township was appointed, consisting of Supervisors Cronkrite and Miller, with the next board meeting scheduled for June.
C D Isbill of Morgantown Tennessee writes of large sores on his daughter’s head that developed into scald head. Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely cured her, claimed as a guaranteed remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles. Only 25 cents at Joseph Emmert.
Enjoy a 50 cent bottle of Syrup of Figs for kidneys liver and bowels while traveling. Prevents fevers headaches and sickness. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. Also Foster lace and button shoes now reduced at STARVER'S from 3.00 4.00 to 1.50 2.00.
Ad copy extols bright eyes as windows to a woman's heart. It names Rocky Mountain Tea and brands Jos Emmert as endorsers in a vintage ad style.
Advertising blurb for wallpaper pricing by J. S. Winn at Green St and Douglas Ave. 40c per roll for 10 rolls, 15 rolls 4c each, ingrain and other patterns priced at 20c per roll. Date appears as 4-24. Corner location provided.
Roster style notice states black and tan oxford shoes offered at less than regular cost at Staver's. Cross reference shows a limited time sale with price reduction and availability details for customers.
Classified fragment items list several sales and rentals including a Crescent combination tandem bicycle at 46 Carroll Street, a row boat with oars at 23 Adams Street Schofield shop, a six room house for rent in Fast Free port, a Planet Jr cultivator at a bargain, and choice seed potatoes from John J. Wise Stephenson Street nursery. Inquiries at the listed offices.
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