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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1898
Page
3
Freeport Daily Journal issued a subscription notice printed in Freeport Illinois. The notice appears in the local post office region, indicating mail matter handling and subscription details for readers in the area.
Geo Turneaure is at Orangeville N B Loos went to Chicago today Ed Underwood and family are visiting at Dubuque Mr and Mrs Frank Hoover have returned to Oak Park Misses Mary and Sarah Stoskopf went to Chicago today B L Wright of Winslow was in town today on business Mrs Webster Pond returned to her home at Rockford today Mr and Mrs Wm O Wright will spend Sunday in Chicago Thos J Fagher of Forreston was a visitor to Freeport today Miss Lizzie Clermont left this morning for a visit at Kankakee Wm B Ott has returned from the east where he has been visiting relatives Chas H Becker of Dubuque is the guest of Freeport relatives and friends Mrs F M Coons of Rockton is the guest of her sister Mrs Wm Ascher Henry Evers Oliver Kleping and Frank Hammond of Stockton were here today Mrs Rebecca Fippen and daughter Nettie left for Waterloo Iowa to make their future home.
Chief of Police Root reported that Shannon and Wilson, Bank forgers in Lanark, were found guilty today by a Carroll County circuit court jury. Proceedings conclude after the trial at the county seat.
A married couple on an English Atlantic liner were served butter at all meals, drawing amused American neighbors. At dinner, sticks with a pasteboard card reading Private Butter Keep Off the Grass were placed in the butter mound, and the hint was observed.
Old Jones remarks on the bank collapse as a dramatic exchange unfolds. The lawyer states no anger but notes personal financial loss, highlighting the balance between justice and victimhood in the Coinio Cuts scene.
A Chicago Tribune note recalls college pranks and the need for relief from study with memories of former days. The text also mentions a proposed better home for a notable Alaska mountain discovery and nods to boxer Bull Shea, a famed fighter who died before the current generation was born.
Advertisement seeks men to canvass for weekly guaranteed work in Freeport. Respond with reference “V” to the office. Date 12 24.
The county will swear in its new officers on Monday December 5 including re elected county clerk Fred C Held and county superintendent of schools Prof R W Burton. Clerk Held praises his staff Will Foll Grace Held and Belle Gransden while Burton vows to raise local schools. Sheriff E B Clingman retires after a record 342 prisoners with no escapes and new Sheriff J M Fox is expected to serve efficiently. Treasurer Dick Chilton will be aided by deputy Rybolt of Lena and Judge W N Cronkrite succeeds J H Stearns with a strong start.
The December term of Stephen County Circuit Court will open Monday with few major cases. The docket lists common law suits including McMillan and Smith versus Freeport district camp meeting association and others, plus numerous chancery matters and a named grand jury. Petit jurors for the term are also listed by district, with names from Rock Run to Freeport. Rocky Mountain Tea advertises relief and health benefits at 35 cents.
The J W Miller company of Freeport Tl is hailed as a top poultry breeder and nurserymen. They exhibited at the National Agricultural exhibit in Old Mexico winning a gold medal three bronzes and three diplomas while selling 600 chickens to the Mexican government. Theo Hewes lauds Mr Miller as a capable, hustling American plant head and explains their business model of pure bred stock sold at popular prices with farm raised stock and eggs.
Curcaco December closing board quotes show May wheat at 66, corn 41, May oats 268, Jan pork 9.25, lard 15.12, ribs 0.65. Union stock yards prices: hogs 40,000 steady to strong, light 3.20 to 3.42, mixed 3.20 to 3.45, heavy 3.20 to 3.50. Cattle 1,000 steady to up, beef 5.80 to 5.96, stockers and feeders 2.85 to 4.40. Sheep 12,000 steady. Personal illness notes: S. C. Schofield, Miss Cora Jaeger, Henry Windecker, Geo. A. Marsh's son, Henry Gilbert improving.
Fritz J. Molter, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Molter of this city, died suddenly in Chicago where he had been treated for several weeks. He had suffered lung trouble for over two years, and last winter went to Texas for his health but the climate did not help. His body will be brought here for burial.
The northern conference of the Synod of Northern Illinois, English Lutherans, will meet Monday December 6 at Ravenswood English Lutheran Church Sunnyside avenue between Lyman and Hamilton avenues. The three day session ends Wednesday evening with Rev. W S Hinman’s address The Bible the Book for Today. Public meeting invites all observers.
Fritz J. Molter, born February 6 1874 in Freeport and longtime Journal compositor, died after a prolonged struggle with illness. He left a string of civic and athletic interests including the Freeport Cycling club and several church and social groups. He is survived by his parents two sisters and four brothers and his body will be brought home for funeral Sunday amid a series of local church events and notices.
Discussion includes society topics and new methods. Wednesday night at 7:45 features a praise service and a sermon titled The Bible the Book for Today by Rev. W. S. Hinman D D of Chicago.
The sixtieth anniversary of the M B E church at Mt Morris will be celebrated next week with former pastors taking part in the programme. Aurora News notes Brakeman George Smith returned from rabbit hunting at Deer Park with 102 rabbits. Warren Sentinel reports Dr A J F Buckman’s 60th birthday, noting 28 years of medical practice in Warren. Mr Carroll enjoys the corn carnival heat with a procession and expanded exhibit halls, likely an annual event. Velvet Carpets Without Pattern In Sleeping Cars from Chicago to New York describe luxury on Pennsylvania Short Lines with multiple daily trains and connections.
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