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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1896
Page
3
The item states a publication entry indicating daily issues except Sundays by the Journal Printing Company located at 93 Chicago Street, Freeport, Illinois. It notes entry at the Freeport post office as second-class matter with the date December 8, 1896.
Annual elections were held by the Freeport lodge Knights of Pythias and related groups. Officers named include GC. O.-T. D. Hewitt and IV. O.-Ed. Bengston, with G. H. Snyder as Prelate and H. F. Hawke as M. of W. J. C. James is K. of R. 8. and S. A. Moore M. of F. Others include O. Fred Kuehner as M. of E and Geo. Burkhart as I. G. Geo. F. Blust named Trustee. The meeting adjourned with officers elected for the year.
The Chicago Inter Ocean reviews Miss Carlotta Desvignes from London as a superb contralto. Her rich voice, refined phrasing, and dramatic power win approval from the audience and orchestra at the January 1896 concert. She is billed to appear again with the Redpath Grand Concert company at the YMCA course on Wednesday evening.
Davis, December 7. Flora Stegner returns from Chicago while Bonner of Chicago comes to run the creamery. Merchants warn of traveling grocery sharks and offer discounts up to 38 percent. Local visits from Markle and Mrs Cornelius. Bert Brentzer testifies in Wisconsin damage case. Sheriff Clingman reports missing locals after a Saturday outing. Masons elect officers led by T H Briggs. Janesville guest Will Mahaney visits. Lutheran church oyster supper and autograph quilt planned for December 12. A surprise for Rev C Nauman and family from Stateline church members December 2.
W. S. Caldwell recounts a Rio Grande crossing at Eagle Pass to Ciudad Porfirio and Torreon, detailing poverty, patched clothing, beggars, and vivid scenes of Aztec and native life. He contrasts Mexican scenes with Anglo norms, Kashmir-like deserts, Zacatecas mining, and water shortages before reaching Guadalupe and Mexico City.
In the Evening Journal article titled Social Purity, mothers advocate forming a Father and Sons council to promote welfare and virtue. They invite fathers and sons to the next meeting on December 16 to witness the movement, stressing honesty, integrity, and mutual benefit for both sons and daughters.
A grand perfect surprise party was held at Moses Matter’s residence in Hickory Grove on December 4. Guests gathered away from the house and then entered to surprise Miss Laura Matter. An oyster supper followed at midnight with music from three pieces, and guests departed rejoicing.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for female complaints and general health. It claims relief for loss of appetite, constipation, headaches, fainting spells, nervousness, insomnia, and dizziness, promising restored strength and tone. Sold for fifty cents at Emmert & Burrell's store.
A 30 day sale promotes millinery goods at a pig sacrifice pricing drive. Spare stock must be cleared regardless of cost. Includes a notice for buckwheat flour from O. P. Bucher & Son and other items, with contact through Mrs N. Eb. Keck in the P. O. Block area.
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