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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
4
Postal service in Freeport Illinois records show damaged or mishandled mail matter with a dated note of December 8. The brief item notes processing issues at the local post office and indicates official action or advisory language.
M S Slosson of Kenosha is here on a visit Sheriff Fox went to Warren this morning Prof R W Burton went to Lena this morning HB Smith was a morning passenger to Galena A B Clark of Coldwater Minn is here on business GC W Jencks went to Warren this morning on business G S Best of Chicago is the guest of his brother W 5S Best Elias Bamberger and his daughter Nina were passengers to Chicago Mr and Mrs A C Fisher of this city are visiting friends at Amboy Hiram Jackson of Marselles Ill is here on a visit with Chas F Johnson John Baymiller returned to Chicago this morning after a visit with his parents C H Becker of Dubuque was in town yesterday on business Mrs G F Reiger and son Carl and Miss Emily Moritz are home from Dubuque W W Winton of Chicago returned to his home this morning after a brief visit in this city Miss Margaret McNamara left today for St Paul where she expects to remain for some time Mrs Wm Schleizer and daughter returned to Chicago today They were the guests of Mrs Heard Mrs E P Barton left this afternoon for Washington DC to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs Edward L Burchard James Dempsey of South Dakota who has been here disposing of western horses will leave tonight for his home He made many friends during his stay in Freeport and will always be a welcome visitor
Chicago and Chicago Union stock yards show cattle 3,000 steady to strong hogs 37,000 steady to strong. Wheat May 7 02 4 corn May 33 oats 2 44. Pork 9.75 lard 5.35 ribs 5.20. Hog prices firm on light and mixed lots. cattle strong. sheep 8,000 about steady.
Wisconsin prepares for a massive Pratt game crowd with 12 000 expected at Madison and Freeport backing Pat O Dea. Chicago brings 2000 rooters while Wisconsin fans plan a grand sequential cheer. Kennedy shows punting strength as Hammill recovers and plans for a large amphitheater style crowd take shape.
Mr J E Lilly a Hannibal citizen recounts surviving Typhoid that progressed to Pneumonia with weakened lungs and near death. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for rapid relief after one bottle followed by continued use. The medicine is advertised as the surest cough and lung remedy with regular sizes 50 cents and 1 00 and trial bottles free at Emmert Burrell s drug store. Every bottle guaranteed.
OLD BUT GOOD Young Bros revised production of Uncle Tom's Cabin comes to the Grand Opera House tomorrow afternoon and evening. The manager defends the show against rivals and urges careful attendance, promising a strong company of skilled presenters and no shortened parts. Reserved seats go on sale Monday at Hollister's for subscribers and Tuesday for the public, with prices set for floor balcony gallery and gallery seating. A plug for Rocky Mountain Tea concludes the piece.
Mrs. A C Thomas advertises hair work services covering all branches in a concise notice from 255 Galena. The item presents a local business promotion typical of small newspaper classifieds.
A vast crowd attends yesterday's revival meetings with strong conversions at each service. Preachers at Freeport and First Presbyterian emphasize church power, family life, and devotion. Evening sermons address youth, home influence, and the role of Sunday schools amid plans for ongoing evangelistic efforts.
The article notes that children are improved by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, valued for its gentle laxative effect. It states the true remedy is Syrup of Figs manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co, exclusively.
John J. W. Saxperson announces removal from the pool of liverymen and offers funeral and large gathering rigs at competitive rates. He can furnish as many vehicles as required for any event, inviting inquiries for service in the livery line.
Displayed in the window of C H Little and Co is rich cut glass. Request to view the Gut Glass room upstairs to inspect the stock.
The New Grocery on 123 Galena Street advertises a grand special sale this week with named low prices. Goods are described as the best available and customers are urged to place orders to be convinced.
Fifty 20 ounce blue serge suits discounted from 12.50 to 8.75 to clear stock. 110 wool suits reduced from regular lines due to size gaps. Other reductions include suits from 15.00 to 10.98, 10.00 to 6.48, 6.00 to 3.95. Sixty Ulster overcoats with storm collars in black and Oxford priced at 4.75. Boys reefer coats down to 1.39 from 2.25. Men’s winter caps 23c. fur coats available. fleece underwear 38c. gloves and mittens 9c. suspenders 8c.
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