Charity Ball and Social Events Highlight Evening
A charity ball at Germania opera house drew a large crowd with a grand march led by Frank Brandt and Florence Brew. A cake walk followed, won by Peter Embser and Hattie Acker man, with Frank Hoss and Bessie Reiger taking second prize. Reception at Deaconesses' Home runs 2 to 6 and 7 to 9. An informal Lexington club room dance, a children's dancing class by Prof. Tilden, and an older-person class at old Temperance hall are planned. Friday Night Cinch Club hosts at Mr. and Mrs. O E Cummings. Wm Winslow marks his birthday with a 6 pm dinner by Mrs. Winslow. Mid-winter Go-Home-Early dance set for Dec 30 at Maynard's hall. Saengerbund concert and dance at Germania tonight. Louise lodge and Maccabees to elect officers tonight.
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Germania Opera House
Frank Brandt
Florence Brew
Grocefy Steppers
Peter Embser
Hattie Ackerman
Frank Hoss
Bessie Reiger
Smith Atkins Camp to Elect Officers December Meeting
Sons of Veterans announce the Smith D. Atkins camp No. 400 will elect officers for the coming year at the regular Friday evening meeting on December 9. Members are urged to attend. M. M. Kueonnenr, Captain.
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Sons of Veterans
Smith D. Atkins Camp
No. 400
M. M. Kueonnenr
First M. E. Sunday School Plans Christmas Festivities
The teachers and superintendent met to arrange the annual Christmas activities. They scheduled the program for Monday evening December 26 with a Christmas tree Santa Claus and gifts for the Sunday school scholars.
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M. E. Sunday School
Markets Report: Wheat Corn Pork and Live Stock Quoted
Closing board quotes show May wheat at 6b, corn 334, May oats 25, Jan pork 9.20, lard 5.07, ribs 4.56. In Chicago the Union stock yards prices run at hogs 41,000 steady to lower, cattle 35,000 slow, beeves 3.90 to 5.57, stockers 2.80 to 4.40, sheep 7,000 slow. Wheat opened at the low price of.
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Cxteaco
Board of Trade
Freeport Board OF Trade
Schwartz, Dupee & Co
M. E. McHenry
Market Brief Shows Mixed Grain and Hog Trade
The December contract recovery from 1 to 14 capped by broad clearances and a covering of shorts as shippers moved wheat out. May rally aided by 1,207,000 bushel clearances. western receipts declined while foreign markets fell. Corn held steady near prior levels. oats supported by late May selling. rail rates loom large. Provisions steady amid strong hog movement. meat exports robust and domestic trade fair. Hog receipts 41,000. Estimated tomorrow 80,000.
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Liverpool
New Artificial Stone Papyristito From Paper Pulp
A Zurich civil engineer Fr Gehro introduces a new artificial stone called papyristito made from purified paper pulp and other ingredients. It improves on papy rolitis and is intended for jointless roofs or floors. It is a nonconductor of heat and sound, hard yet with a soft linoleum like feel, weighs less than stone, covers 90 square feet at 4 inch thick per 220 pounds, and dries in 24 hours.
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Fr. Gehro
Zurich
Yale College President Choice Texts Recalled
Dr Timothy Dwight as Yale Divinity professor spoke to his class about two biblical texts if he did not become president or if he was chosen for the role. He cited Hebrews 13 28 and I Timothy 4 12 to frame the outcome and youth in leadership.
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de Lroy Pines
Yale College
Limothy Dwight
Yale Divinity School
Paul
Timothy
Mberty
Estate of J. S. Waterman to be finally divided among heirs
J. S. Waterman of Sycamore died about sixteen years ago leaving an estate valued at over a half million dollars. A supreme court decision allows final distribution before the end of the twenty one year trust period. Waldo Waterman and other heirs plan to attend the settlement in Sycamore. The widow's share helped found Waterman hall Episcopal seminary at Sycamore. the estate now stands around 150000 after litigation costs.
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Albert Waterman
Sycamore
J. S. Waterman
Waldo Waterman
Loran Township
Charles Waterman
Freeport
J. Saterman
Mr. Waterman
Waterman Hall
Stephenson County
Mill Grove
Waldo
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Listed For Sale
Bucklen's Arnica Salve marketed as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent box price. Sold by Emmert & Burre.
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Bucklen
Emmert & Burre
Grain-O coffee substitute advertised nationwide
Try Grain-O lobby blurb promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute urging grocers to stock. It claims Grain-O mimics mocha color but is grain based, gentle on the stomach, and affordable at 1 cent and 25 cents per package. Sold by grocers, limited run 10-24.
Holiday Excursion Tickets On Several Rail Lines
Holiday excursion tickets will be sold at all stations on the Chicago Western line and on the Union Pacific Railroad within 200 miles, at greatly reduced rates. Valid December 24 25 26 and 31 1898 and January 1 2 1899, good until January 4 1899. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western for full particulars.
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Chicago-Western Line
Union Pacific
Chicago & North Western Ba
Igeons Wanted All the Time At Harlem Avenue
Classified notice seeking Igeons with contact for J. B. Smith at 169 Harlem avenue. The fragmentary ad implies a product or service request but wording is unclear and incomplete.
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Igeons
J. B. Smith
Harlem Avenue
The Ghess Players in an Enchanted Midnight Battle
In Edward N Pomeroy’s Youths Companion verse, Pheetek the wand and magic power loom as pygmy figures on painted scenes come alive in a dramatic, nocturnal rite. The mock combat ends with automata becoming real men as fate, prowess, and enchantment mingle in a spellbound theatre.
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Muta
A Castle in Spain Ends in a Grandmother’s Surprise
Mrs Bevington plans a marriage for Beatrice Grandcourt Bevington and hides a visitor’s intent. A grandson of an old friend arrives, Beatrice meets him, and a tender farewell scene unfolds proving the grandmother’s dream of romance may falter at the first meeting.
Bevington Family Romance Ends With Confession
In a drawing room Beatrice and Mrs Bevington receive visitors as Jack Trenholm reveals he is John Trenholm, grandson of a former friend, and that Beatrice has won his heart. He explains he came incognito to test their affection, and Beatrice proves she loves him for who he is, seeking forgiveness for his bold happiness gesture.
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John Trevor Trenholm
Jack Trenholm
Beatrice
Mrs. Bevington
Jack
John Tronholm
Mule Fights Death in 60 Foot Well Rescue
A mule fell feet first into a dry 60 foot well and wedged himself tight. The owner planned to shoot him but neighbors filled the well with dirt. The mule stomped the dirt down and rose inch by inch until he emerged unharmed, a remarkable tale of perseverance.
Royal reception in Ashanti court described by Freeman
The king advances to shake hands, performs a slow dignified dance with a cloth, signaling welcome. After more handshakes with chiefs, the group retires to quarters, while the queen mother offers cautious gestures. The scene portrays gracious, ceremonial hospitality in Ashanti society.
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R. A. Freeman
Ashanti
Doctor’s Optimism Cited By Insurer’s Pledge
A doctor expresses confidence in saving a patient while an insurer notes the patient is insured for one hundred thousand dollars making the outcome financially backed. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the exchange highlighting medical hope tied to insurance.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Special Holiday Shoe Sale With Free Goodyear Rubbers
A Boston Store promotion offers a free Goodyear glove fitting rubber worth 60c with every ladies pair over $2.00 sold through Christmas. The ad invites shoppers to compare prices and value to confirm Boston Store as the place to buy shoes.
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Goodyear
Boston
Ladies apparel sale offers at best ever prices
Offers better than ever in ladies coats and capes misses and children's jackets ladies collarettes tailored suits dressing sacques flannelette wrappers wool shirt waists velvet shirt waists flannelette shirt waists and tennis night gowns plus knit underskirts for ladies children and gents.
Local Postal Package Labels Found Mixed in Cargo
An unlabeled container contained mixed postal package labels and tracking marks found during routine inspection. Officials say the items were decommissioned for safety and will be processed as standard paper materials.
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City
Galena Avenue
Lexington Club
Tilden
Elgin
Old Temperance Hall
O. E. Cummings
West Street
Wm. Winslow
Hsidhy
Maynard’s Hall
Saengerbund Entertainment
Freeport Saengerbund
Louise Lodge
Degree of
Ruth
the Maccabees
C. Long
Wilton Ave
Toronto
Ayer
United States
J. C. Ayer Lowell
Mass
J. J. Nagle
Prin
Blast Bidg
Galena St
GHESS
Edward N.pomeroy
Spain
Mrs. Grandcourt Bevington
Chateau En Spagne
Beatrice Grandcourt Bevington
Lunoh
Beatrice Grandecourt Bevington
TIE N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Stephenson Street
Pillsbury’s
Meat Department
Webster's International
Webster's
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Springfield
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