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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
5
A local store advertises Christmas sales with thousands of dollars in expected business. Deep discounts cover groceries flour sugar beans desserts and canned goods plus housewares toys skates and meats. The Ladies Mandolin Club performs in the toy department Saturday evening.
The ladies of the W R C plan a social at K of G hall this Friday evening December 16 with a good program and music. Refreshments will be served. The piece mentions University of Illinois ongoing study on the cost of corn production and upcoming surveys for 1898 data.
The Deaconesses of the city invite friends to a reception at the Home, 226 N. Galena avenue, Friday afternoon and evening from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. All interested or not interested are welcome.
Last night at about 10 an observer saw steam rising from the Schoef fel Brockhausen new building and thought it was smoke. An alarm was raised and the fire department responded, finding the steam was from the heating system used to dry plaster.
A goodly number of ladies gathered at the Baptist church this afternoon to hear Miss Meade speak on foreign missionary work. She has served as a missionary for several years. Miss Meade will address the Baptist prayer meeting this evening.
C Fred Kuehner and Fred Tempel returned from Chicago where they completed a post course in embalming methods and were examined by the State Board of Health for licenses. The exam was strict, but both passed with high standing, qualifying to embalm and prepare bodies for burial and shipment.
Mrs Emma Krape organized the America garrison of Eminent Ladies at Levoy yesterday and last night. Officers named include Chief Justice Mrs H Gassman Judge Mrs Byron Pickard Judge Mrs Kate Soper President Mrs Thos Richards Eminent Commander Mrs Jean Isaacs Adjutant Mamie Pickard. Emimert and Burrell advertise Rocky Mountain Tea claiming health benefits.
A list of entertainments and meetings for Freeport residents. Highlights include elections for Sons of Veterans and various officers at multiple groups on December 9 to 21, concerts, dances, whist tournaments, musicals, and the Grand Opera House opening in January.
Henry D. Bentley announced he will not seek the mayoral nomination next spring. He cites business commitments as preventing him from serving, saying he would sacrifice his company or mayoral duties if nominated, despite strong cross party support from Republicans and Democrats alike.
William T. Palmer, long a leading Mason in Milwaukee, died there. He settled in 1855, left business to devote himself to Masonry, joined Wisconsin commandery Knights Templar in 1858, served as secretary of the Grand lodge and related bodies, helped found the Scottish Rite in 1863, held the 33rd degree, and was Sovereign Grand Commander for Northern Wisconsin, with notable appearances at Freeport Consistory. Intercollegiate Debate: Illinois and Wisconsin to debate by April 15, 1899 at Madison, with Illinois proposing the McCleary Banking Bill. Preliminary debate December 8. final January 12. six best speakers advance, then three to represent Wisconsin.
A local storefront advertises a large assortment of goods for sale. The display promises variety and value to attract customers. Shoppers are urged to visit to compare items and find bargains.
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