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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1898
Page
7
F A Schulz advertises a Christmas rush with low prices to move thousands in a week. The Big Store highlights White Satin flour 95c per sack, sugar 1.00, Grape Nuts 12c, various canned goods, soaps, baking goods, bread and pies, and a full range of toys and skates. A Ladies Mandolin Club concert in the toy department is noted for Saturday evening.
Under the Big Dome, county court business proceeds with reports approved and recorded. Conservatorship and estate actions include Schoch, Musser, Coates, Walton, Sheetz, Mooney, Slater, Preston, and others with claims allowed and wills proven. Court orders issued. estates settled. letters issued. guardianship and larceny case noted.
Buckien s Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back at 25 pts per box sold by Emmert Burrell St Mary s Young Ladies Sodality notes their altar procession on Sunday Dec 11 and invites female parishioners to join also promoting Rocky Mountain Tea and other bargains at Emmett Burrell Read H D Posts ad claims a full store of bargains with 12-3 date included
A December calendar of Freeport events includes the Cherry Camp M W A meeting December 7 and a Freeport Commandery conclave December 8. Concerts dances at Germania Opera House and Y M C A Auditorium, a Whist tournament December 12, and officer elections for Freeport Chapter Fastet Star December 12 to 17. Poultry show December 28 and a mid winter reception January 27, with attendance by W H Weishar at Dixon show highlighting prize buff Plymouth rocks.
A largely attended meeting of the King's Daughters occurred this afternoon at Mrs. W. H. Diffenbaugh's home. Mrs. H. B. Goodwin of Chicago, the state secretary, attended and delivered an engaging address.
John H. Adams lodge A O U W Cherry camp M W A Freeport Commandery Knights Templar plan officer elections tonight. The Blue Grass club holds a special meeting at 8 pm. The Red Men schedule a meeting tomorrow to elect officers for the year.
Miss Martha Kennedy has been engaged as contralto for a special quartet linked to Court Street Church chorus. She recently served in Freeport and will stay local next year. Her rich mellow voice and skill are praised, and friends unite in approval.
Publishers of the work report strong encouragement from preliminary canvass and plan a vigorous campaign. The project follows proposed lines and aims for greater merit than similar works. They seek liberal patronage and wish the publishers success.
Illinois Central secured an entrance to Nashville Tennessee via the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis line, challenging the Louisville and Nashville monopoly. The Louisville and Nashville reportedly preferred to grant IC access over its own rails. The traffic agreement covers both freight and passenger business.
The text outlines the Book of Numbers as the fourth phase in introducing salvation religion, detailing organization and discipline of the chosen people for guarding and planting faith in Canaan. It notes 1500 B C, 88 years, three main parts, and emphasizes man’s recurring failure across Eden to Canaan.
Visitors are invited to view a large assortment of goods on display. The event highlights a wide range of items and attracts community members to explore offerings and make purchases.
Listing of ladies gowns in flannel with deep discounts 69c to $3 values cut to 98c. Children’s tennis gowns and night drawers with feet priced at 39c to 50c and 48c respectively. Heavy eiderdown wrappers offered at 2 dollars.
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