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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1896
Page
5
Our big line of Christmas goods including Chinaware Silverware Dolls Juvenile Books Toilet Articles will be out for inspection. Everybody invited to inspect them. Specially big bargains for the day as follows.
A Freeport catalog-style sale lists calico patterns under 63 cents, undergarments from 1 to 4 cents, and heavy wool vests, plus dress stays, feather braid, buttons, and remnant linens. A large grocery and linen section follows with oysters, flour, oats, and canned goods at deep discounts, all aiming to clear stock.
Ennenga & Wagner offer a wide selection of m ufflers ties suspenders gloves mittens boy s fur mittens umbrellas handkerchiefs cardigan jacket sweaters caps shirts cuff buttons watch charms and more. Every purchaser receives a fine calendar for 1897 at 107 Galen Bt. The Fine Clothiora.
Nutwood a 26 year old king of sires died today in his stall at Highland farm DunvauE Iowa. The 2 18 pacing stallion outlived a four year paralysis and sired three foals this year. Nutwood from Belmont Miss Russell dam bred by A J Alexander Woodburn farm Spring Station and bought ten years ago for 22000 by H L F D Stout Dubuque. Manager the fastest Nutwood 149 standard performers went to Benson Bros after a syndicate sale.
Special weather forecast from Chicago on December 5 predicts rain this afternoon, cooler conditions tonight with rain or snow, and Sunday partly cloudy and cooler with brisk south winds shifting to the west.
The grand jury at one o'clock today returned true bills against five Western Union Telegraph company officials. The action follows evidence from yesterday showing that all gambling house tickets in use by men previously indicated had been placed by the Western Union company.
A baseball game between Indians of Sandois and Eagle counties in Choctaw nation ended in a riot. Three players Intolubbe Tumball and Antall were killed and two others Buttizite and Tom Winchester were badly injured.
In Clinton Missouri on November 5 the Henry County Bank was assigned late last night to attorneys Calvard and Lewis. The doors did not open this morning. Deposits total about $125,000 and bills payable about $20,000.
Special Boston report states three people died and four were overcome by sewer gas at Roxbury homes 88 Newcomb street and 85 Newcomb street last night. Local responders rushed to scene as investigators began the probe into the poisoning incident.
The condition of Col. John R. Fellows, ill at his home with gastritis, worsened today and is believed to be near end.
W Morris was sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary for holding up a Missouri Pacific train last January in NivapA Missouri.
Closing quotations show Dec wheat at 79 and pork at 6.85 with various futures listed. The Drover's Journal notes cattle at 3.50 to 5.50 and hogs receipts around 30,000 with prices from 2.85 to 3.35, plus sheep at 2.00 to 3.75 and lambs at 3.25 to 5.00.
A concise notice urges people to try the Brodhead Breakfast prepared by O. Bucher and Son and suggests visiting between 12 and 5. It reads like an old local advertisement with emphasis on the family business.
A jolly party at Mr. and Mrs. Louis Jungkunz celebrated Emily’s birth anniversary with games and luncheon. Emily received many presents as she hosted and eight year old Carrie Wagner later hosted a second gathering with friends and gifts at her home.
The Rooster will Crow but facts show who is entitled to the blue ribbon. The writer states they only publish a victory if facts support it and urges others to learn the facts first before claiming big flour beats all brands.
A day of social and civic items from Freeport includes Notations on visits by John A. Davis Post members, Prohibition and Ivy Leaf clubs, Martha Washington bazaar tickets, choral events at Peoples church, bequests, and an obituary for Mrs. Sarah Preston Kistner. Also listed are upcoming auctions, organizational meetings, and civil service examinations.
A young lady seeks room and board with a private family or private boarding house. Call or write to 26 Galena Ave. Readers are invited to buy a loaf of homemade bread at McHenry's Saturday and try to obtain the $2.00 bill.
Oysters in all grades bulk cans and shell offered with quality and quantity guaranteed by J M Tisdel manager at 83 Stephenson Street. Prompt delivery advertised.
The Brahmacharin lecturing at the YMCA auditorium will give two free talks at the Germania opera house next Sunday and Monday evenings. Topics are Rein carnation and The Sufferings and Sorrows of Humanity Their Cause and Cure. Both subjects interlock and illuminate one another, with all Oriental sects aligned on these doctrines.
Vernon Hart offers a silver plated cake basket to the holder of the ticket who guesses closest to the attendance at Sam Jones lecture. Guesses must be mailed or delivered by Saturday evening November 23rd.
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