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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1899

Page

2

Movemente of Freeport People and Their Many Friends

A jumble of Thanksgiving travel and greetings shows Freeport residents visiting Chicago Pecatonica Rockton and Joliet others returning from trips to Chicago and Georgia. Names include Hattie Kerlin Ladd Andrews Bergman Grant Fleming Sinclair Deming White and many more with mentions of visits for Thanksgiving and to see family friends or attend events.

Holke Harlem Center Will Ford Chicago Chisago Chas. Rhinhart Surat Rockton C. Schadle Warren Luther Herbig Rockford Charles Andrews Cyrus Brown Pecatonica Lou Burrell Seward Jas. W. Hyde Freeport Bertha Staver Emma Waltz A. ‘Bergman Tom ‘Grant Dr. Torey Joe. Leightner Janesville QO. M. Saxby Georgia Bessie McKenzie Lillian Thayer F. W. White Grace Church Charles Stirley The Golden Eagle Mt. Carroll Wallace Collins Elgin Will Schleizer C. H. Heard Geo, Graham Chas. Knowlton Harry Isaacs Adolph Ginter S. H. Carpenter D.S. Bogar Carpenter Joliet Carroll Democrat W. F. Viond Eaton Vipond Sinois Central Mary Dora Sherratt Mary Sherratt

Morbid Conditions Report Public Safety Item Puls

LG Vonaltake Beech reports a public safety item labeled Puls. The briefing notes Morbid Conditions affecting safety protocols and response actions are outlined with emphasis on precautionary measures and potential risks.

God and America sermon at union Thanksgiving service

Impressive revival service at Second Presbyterian with Rev G H Holden delivering an able sermon titled God and America based on Psalm 147 20. The address praises divine providence, nation’s history, and the duty of gratitude, urging faithful living and global mission.ные

Pastors’ Association Second Presbyterian Church C. H. Holden The Baptist Church America Erateria Jesus Christ Goct God Nebuchadnegzar Arastia Sodom Gomorrah Babylon Israel Judea Rome Columbus

Markets Close With Mixed Grain and Livestock Quotations

Chicago closes with May wheat at 69, Dec corn 324, Dec oats 234, Jan pork 9.40, Jan lard 5.10 to 5.13, Jan ribs 4.95. Union Stock Yards reports cattle 4,500 steady to strong, hogs 18,000 steady to higher, sheep 12,000 steady. C. W. Killen notes wheat weak, corn weaker, oats down, provisions dull but steady. Wheat Dec 65-46, May 69.75, corn Dec 80-81, oats 22, May 22. hogs 9.40-9.57. Chicago receipts: wheat 56 cars, corn 235, oats 268, hogs 18,000. New York stock market data furnished by Killen.

Curcago Dee Board of Trade Carcano C. W. Killen Fry’s Block Jane New York Freeport

Local Health Notes Report Multiple Illnesses

Mrs Schrinkle suffered a pulmonary hemorrhage yesterday while Dr Peck operated on Mark Bacon’s eye with Dr Byrne assisting. Henry Luettig of the post office is laid up with inflammatory rheumatism and substitute clerk Ray Williams fills his position. Mrs George Ennenga is ill with a sore throat. Dr Fair, the attending physician, has isolated the patient as a precaution against possible diphtheria.

Mrs. Schrinkle Dr. Peck Mark Bacon Dr. Byrne Henry Luettig Post Office Ray Williams George Ennenga Dr. Fair

Handkerchief Sale By St Agnes Guild This Week

Handkerchief sale by the St Agnes Guild will be held Tuesday afternoon and evening at Mrs J H Tice home. Public invited to buy hand made handkerchiefs destined for Christmas. Also notes Koenig's funeral car and a new clerk at Schulte Siecke's hardware store.

St. Agnes Guild J. H. Tice Schelling & Douglas Koenig Charles Trunck Schulte & Siecke

Deaths and Notices From Local Hometowns

A sequence of obituaries and notices recounts the deaths of Lenora Marie Scanlan aged two and a half on Carroll Street from diphtheria and kidney trouble, Mrs. Catherine Brooks of Winslow Street, and farmer Jacob Eichhorn of Silver Creek Township. The report also notes a former Freeport resident Emily L. Brewster of Canon City, a nurse and educator, who died in Canon City after a long Colorado life. Funeral plans and brief biographical details accompany each item, with community sympathy and honors for the deceased.

Lenora Marie Edward Scanlan Catherine Brooks Winslow Street Mrs. Brooks Chester England Freeport Mary Ellen Schultz the Clipper Canon City Colorado Brewster House Rudd Avenue Emily L. Brewster Emily Lydia Jackson Warren N. H Chicago Seattle Wash Ill John K. Brewster Beloit College Wis Colorado Springs Brewster

The Lawmakers of Our Country Poem by a Georgia Boy

A Georgia boy writes a humorous home front verse about his father serving in the legislature. He notes his mother makes laws at home and his father votes with holidays, joking that he will return for Christmas when there is something to eat. He expresses hope voters will choose wisely.

Ile Georgia Haviniker Christmaas

Cure LaGrippe in Two Days Promoted By Laxative Bromo Quinine

An old advertising item promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure la grippe in two days. It notes a money back refund if it fails and bears E W Graves signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.

E. W. Grave

Whiteside at Grand Opera House in The Red Cockade

Walker Whiteside appears at the Grand Opera House in the romantic comedy drama The Red Cockade, based on Poinsard's Lion Amoureaux and set during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. The play blends romance and intrigue amid civil insurrection in 1795 France.

Grand Opera House Walker Whiteside M. Poinsard Lion Amoureaux France

New Life Pills Promised Cure for Headaches

Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to relieve sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. Easy to take, only 25 cents, with money back guarantee if not cured. Sold by Emmert & Burrell druggists.

Dr. King Emmert & Burrell

Dr W J Rideout Ear Nose and Throat At Stephenson Street

Dr W J Rideout offers ear, nose and throat services at 110 Stephenson Street with fittings by Otte.

W. J. Rideout Stephenson Street

Spain's Greatest Need Seeks Cure with Bitters Ad

Mr 2 PB Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken. Weak nerves caused severe pain at the back of the head. Electric Bitters is promoted as America’s great blood and nerve remedy. Claims to cure liver and kidney trouble purify the blood aid digestion strengthen nerves and body. If weak or ailing you need it. Every bottle 60 cents. Emmert & Burrell druggists sell it.

Spain Olivia Barcelona Aiken America All Emmert & Burrell

Thanksgiving Sale Gems Fruits Vegetables and More

Thanksgiving sale advertises fresh fruits vegetables nuts dried fruits raisins poultry game meats bluepoints fresh lobsters and shrimps. Winslow Rand Watson coffee offered at 17c per pound for 25c blend and 4c per pound for 20c coffee. Eggs 16 ½ c a dozen through Saturday. Large selection of wafers crackers fancy cakes and more.

Winslow, Rand & Watson

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