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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1898
Page
5
Seeley Read advertises cloaks furs dress goods and underwear with prices from 2.50 to 25 for various items. Offers last season cloaks at 2.50 and 3.50, new season coats at 5 7.50 10 and Parisian styles 15 to 25. Collarettes and seal skin orders. large stock with deep cuts on wool dress goods 25 to 50 cents per yard.
The Big Store touts Christ mas bargains with heavily discounted staples and toys. White Satin flour, sugar, canned goods, soap, and candy feature low prices to lure shoppers. Fresh bread and baked goods, meats, and a toy department with skates promise value, with the Ladies Mandolin Club playing Saturday evening in the toy section.
December listings include Cherry Camp M W A officer elections and I O M A lodge elections on Dec 7 and 8, Freeport Commandery conclave, Saengerbund concert at Germania Opera House, Tilden dining classes, Freeport Galena whist tournament, Eastern Star officers, Bryan Repertoire Company at GermanIa Opera House, musical at Freeport club, Maccabees dance at Ola Temperance hall, Surrick songs at Y M C A, Marc the prestidigitateur at Y M C A Auditorium, and a poultry show at Blust's hall January 2 to 7.
The monthly meeting of the Deaconess Aid Society will be held this evening at the First Methodist church. A good attendance is desired.
Freeport lodge Knights of Pythias will elect officers at their meeting tonight. Freeport Commandry will elect officers Wednesday evening.
Mayor Younger completes purchase of the Polo creamery from Milton Snyder. He pays the highest market price for milk, ensuring Polo area farmers lose nothing from the sale.
Sheriff Fox names Eli Chamberlin as a court deputy during the current term. Mystic Shriners prepare a large meeting in Rockford for Wednesday December 14 with many candidates expected to ride camels and enjoy dates and wine. Madame Winlake’s case looms as Rockford expects to try the milliner after governor reviews requisition papers.
A remark on a wide selection priced to suit any budget and inviting customers to inspect the large assortment available.
Master Francis Deery celebrated a fifth birthday with a Saturday party hosted by the mother of the late man. Guests included many local children and souvenirs were given. George Seigmeier marked his 19th birthday with a Saturday evening gathering at his Clinton Street home featuring dancing. Little Flossie Smith hosted a tenth birthday party this afternoon with gifts for the guests. Read the special prices H. D. Post is featuring in his advertisement.
A catalog of women and children's wear offers diverse calico wrappers, linen and flannel gowns, and nightwear. Prices range from 25 to 98 cents, with several items discounted from higher tag values, including tennis flannel gowns and fleece wrappers.
A district convention of the Woman's Relief Corps for seven counties of Illinois' Ninth district will be held in Dixon between the 12th and Christmas, with four teen corps represented by delegates. Morning and afternoon private sessions and a public campfire in the evening are planned. Mason Fox, the new sheriff, will appoint James B. McCool as chief deputy, honoring a former opponent for the nomination. Mr McCool, born in the county, has long worked with the Aids Central and in local shops and as a fireman, plus four years on the county payroll.
A fragmented listing notes items including dressing sacks and tennis flannel with ruffles and braids priced around 44 cents. The phrase The vendor offers the goods for about $1, indicating a handful of inexpensive textiles in a mid century catalog snippet.
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