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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1896

Page

7

Clinton Couple Weds In Clinton Local Ceremony

Clem Oakman and Hallie J Downey were joined in marriage by Rev. W A Hunter in Clinton. Oakman, a department foreman at Illinois Central shops, and Downey, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F E Downey, are praised for their charm and bright prospects. The couple spend their honeymoon in Freeport at the home of H G Bridenbaugh.

Clinton Clem Oakman Bride Clinton, Ill Freeport H.G. Bridenbaugh Trindé Central Washington Street W. A. Hunter Misa Hallie J. Downey Hallie J. Downey F. E. Downey Oakman Illinois Central

Weather for Boasts Illinois next day forecast

CurcaGo Illinois forecast parts partly cloudy tonight with snow flurries and colder in the north. Saturday partly cloudy with rain or snow and warmer in the north. Brisk westerly winds shifting to southerly winds Saturday.

Illinois

Home Forum Benefit Elects Officers For December Banquet

The Home Forum Benefit order met in Rosen Street building lodges to plan a December 17 banquet and approve officers including President G W Rand Vice President H E Fisher Secretary Ralph Porter Treasurer Dr F L Meyers Historian P Diesenthaler Inside guard John Botorf Outside guard Jas Kramer Orator O M Taylor and Medical examiner Dr F L Meyers. Buckwheat 17c per sack and graham flour 18c per sack were noted.

Home Forum Benefit Order Rosenstiel G. W. Rand H. E. Fisher Ralph Porter F. L. Meyers P. Diesenthaler John Botorf Jas. Kramer O. M. Taylor

Oyster sauces and chef notes from Boston Budget

The article describes white and brown oyster sauce preparation with oyster juice, butter, flour, cayenne and cream or brown gravy, noting its use with beefsteak pie and cod. It also mentions Tiberia’s modest standing among nations and President J. J. Cheeseman starting his term January 2, 1892.

Bain Marie Boston Tiberia J. J. Cheeseman

Local Notes on Life, Auctions and Bargains

Freeport M W A through clerk E Pratt paid full amount of my deceased husband's policy and I recommend the M W A for reliability. Mrs Lillian Boos Bolk oysters offered at Kingsley’s. A V Hart sold jewelry. buyers could find Christmas gifts cheaply at Miller & Son corner Stephenson and Galena. Kingsley’s Saturday bargains include sugar, soap, apples, canned goods. A lady’s gold watch and chain lost. finder rewarded. Notice withdraws my wife. John Tappe.

Freeport Camp M. W.A E. Pratt Lillian Boos F. Miller & Son Stephenson St Galena Avenue Schepps Orleans FR. MiLter & Son Cor Stephenson &T Galena Ave

American Buffalo and Government Propagation Efforts

The piece notes a government appropriation of 80 thousand dollars to establish a buffalo propagation reservation on No Man’s Land and Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake area. It describes the island, forage, and cattle relations, and mentions attempts to avoid hybridization with Galloways, keeping buffalo distinct for fur and meat potential.

United States No Man's Land Antelope Island Great Salt Lake California Salt Lake Valley

Tree clock shades Carnell home with hourly sun clock

Professor Roberts plants trees around his Carnell house to form a tree clock. Each tree shades a different part of the piazza at each hour, ensuring a continuous sequence of shade as the sun moves, especially on hot summer days.

Professor Roberts Carnell New Yorker

Kaffir corn seen as drought hardy for semiarid West

Professor Georgeson from a Kansas college station argues Kaffir corn offers the strongest recommendation because it yields with less rain than corn and withstands hot winds. He notes its suitability to semiarid regions where corn struggles, explaining its rapid spread in Kansas and Oklahoma.

Georgeson Kansas College Station Oklahoma

Harness Closet Cut From Farm Journal

Simple burlap harness closet shown in Farm Journal provides dust and damp protection in about thirty minutes. Burlap sides and front curtain held by wire rings keep harnesses safe. The note also surveys agricultural topics from Utah dairying to Minnesota butter output and corn for fuel.

Farm Journal

Cure for Headache Electric Bitters Claim

The advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a permanent cure for all forms of headache and chronic headaches. It claims to restore bowel tone and cure habitual constipation, urging readers to procure bottles from Emmert & Burrell's drug store.

Emmert & Burrell

Special Photo Notice Expands Studio Capacity

Smrrn's Studio at 117 Stephenson St. City hires extra finisher and rents sunny quarters to print all day. Six expert staff ensure faster service and double the volume of photos compared to prior years. Call early for Crystal type coupons.

Smrrn Stephenson St City

Millinery Sale At Cross Jewelry Store Auction

Mrs N F Keck announces a 30 day millinery sacrifice with stock reduced regardless of cost. Special invitation extended to ladies to attend the auction at Cross jewelry store on P O Block.

N. EF. Keck P.O. Block The Cross Jewelry Store

Opening of New Goods at Walton Auction

Opening notice advertises a mammoth stock of new dry goods carpets flannels blankets and more at 104 and 106 Stephenson Street with WM Walton as agent for Butterick patterns and ready to offer goods at competitive prices during a cross jewelry store auction at 9 S Galena Ave.

United States Stephenson &T Stephenson St WM. Walton Cross Jewelry S. Galena Ave

CAUTION: Low Prices on Comforts and Ladies Wear

PE COX & 0 advertise low prices on blankets, comforters and ladies wear. Includes fascinators, belts, mittens, f Meocha mittens, barege ceilings, flannelette night robes, fleece lined underwear, wool hose, children's cloaks, hats, infant knit items, towels, linens, yarns, denims and stamps. Offers aim to fit pocketbooks with many items at sale prices.

Bargain Grocery Event with Cut-Rate Prices and Free Demo

A local grocer advertises a Saturday record sale with extra staff and delivery. Numerous items follow with ultra low prices on buckwheat, pancake flour, lemon tea, maple syrup, starch, soda, corn flour, canned fruits, beans, salmon, peaches, apricots, succotash, blueberries, corn, strawberries, raspberries, pineapple, horseradish, red cherries, salad dressing, oysters, buttermilk soup, mackerel, carnations, candy, meat, and bologna, plus a free 600 page cookbook with Cottolene purchases.

California Canada Freeport Durkee Ome Baltimore John Kranz

Also Mentioned on This Page

Haviland & Co C. H. Little &C F. Red Cross Jtenaz Ele Stoskopf New Brown BIG Sheriff Slaughter Sale the Star Clothing House Brewster House Freeport, Ill Wrisley’s Graham Kingsley A. V. Hart John Tappe American Buffalo Utah Nebraska Minnesota South Dakota Michigan A.C. Thomas Galena St EE Cox Stepheenson - ‘Street Freeport, Illinois Z. T. Turner
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