Presbyterian and church events fill weekend schedule
The article notes a Methodist revival continuing, a Sunday evening Presbyterian discourse opposing whisky traffic, and sermons by Presiding Elder Messerschmidt, Rev W C Spencer, Rev Tope, and Prof A C Kroesche at several churches, with an Oak Street Evangelical sermon and inter-church pulpit exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
J. D. McCaughtry
Presbyterian Church
Oak Street Evangelical Church
Messerschmidt
W. C. Spencer
The
Baptist Church
Tope
Memorial Lutheran
A. C. Kroesche
Dubuque
Third Presbyterian Church
Free Methodist Church
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Freeport Testimonial
A Freeport reader, J. Beaver of 55 Fifth Pa, reports kidney trouble and back ache improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He details disordered kidneys, rheumatism, sleep issues, and nerve impact, saying the pills helped more than anything else. Sold 50 cents per box by Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y with Doan's as the name to remember.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
J. Beaver
Fifth Pa
Dean
Emmett & Burrell’s
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Local notes from Centennial area
From Our Own Correspondent centennial December 10 report a Beloit visit by Mrs Phineas Rodman and a week with Mrs Cyrus inter. Chas Reed moved into the Sandmire store. Lulu Heltzer to attend Freeport institute. Rev J W Funston and family of Bolton and A V Sheetz at Charles Walbaum home yesterday. Arch Winters held a two day hauling bee and straw moved from Heitter ark to Eleroy. Charles Beck on Lena business. Mabel Heitter from Freeport to visit nephew. Charles Walbaum remains the same. Mrs Charles Beck visited her parents at Bleroy. J B Aspinwall marketed grain at Freeport. Doerr couple from Pearl City and Henry Berg from Stockton visited. Mrs Boyd Hogins improving. B V Hogins finished grand juror service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial
Phineas Rodman
Beloit
Cyrus Inter
Chas. Reed
Sandmire
Lulu Heltzer
Institute
Freeport
J. W. Funston
Bolton
A. V. Sheetz
Charles Walbaum
Arch Winters
Bee
Heitter
Boyd Hogins
B. V. Hogins
Syrup of Figs Named Superior Gentle Laxative
The text states that syrup of figs provides a better laxative effect for children and that the true remedy is Syrup of Figs manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Popular Mistake About Indigestion Cure
The article argues indigestion underlies many diseases and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe non patent remedy. It claims the tablets digest food, require no dieting, and rest the stomach, with 50 cent packages sold by F A Stuart Co of Marshall Michigan. It lists multiple dates or numbers ending with 12 12 14 16 19 21 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Sex in Banquets and Women at Formal Feasts
A Chicago Inter Ocean piece delves into the historic and social exclude of women from formal banquets, arguing that tradition, gender roles, and social friction shaped seating and attendance. It cites Hawthorne on lord mayor’s dinners, Socrates, and Masonic and civil banquets, concluding women are often kept apart to preserve boisterous revelry and male discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socrates
Xantippe
Lfe
Hawthorne
England
London
Guildhall
Solomon
Chicago Inter Ocean
Tilden's class to start Thursday night lessons
Tildens class will organize Thursday night with first lessons in waltz Beatrice and two step. Members may join without tickets after this week. A term of 12 lessons includes five socials at no extra charge. Music by Gibler Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
Beatrice
Gibler Bros
Saturday Teachers Meet Showcased Speer Method in Primary Work
The Stephenson county teachers' institute met at Freeport High School on December 10 with Miss Guiteau organizing opening exercises. Mary Rockey sang Sweet and Low while young pupils from first grade performed motion songs and recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Teachers’ Institute
Freeport High School
Guiteau
Mary Rockey
Mabel Lieber
Myrtle Myers
Hazel Younger
Speer
Jessie Snyder
Fannie Darrah
Railroad Wrecks and the Chaos They Wreak on Lines
The Bloomington Bulletin notes wrecks cause chaos beyond property loss. A Dwight accident halts trains, blocks tracks, disrupts schedules, delays freight and passenger movements, strains equipment, and triggers widespread shippers’ complaints across divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington Bulletin
Dwight
School program highlights math methods and self government
Pupils eight months in school showed clear grasp of number relations and motion reading. Ada Flachtemeier performed, Raines spoke on Self Government in Public Schools as foundational to good management. A long list of teachers attended despite cold, with Prof. Burton leading and many names noted, reflecting an improving educational climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Flachtemeier
Raines
Osborne
Schaeffer
Thompson
Esther Dana
Davis
Nagle
Burton
Bucklen Arnica Salve Advertisement Claims Cures
Bucklen's Arnica Salve billed as the best salve for cuts bruises sores eczema and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It promises to cure piles or no pay, priced at 26 cents per box and sold by Emmert & Burre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Emmert & Burre
Meeting of the Woman's Club in Savannah
At a regular Saturday afternoon session Mrs. D. B. Breed read current events and Miss Guiteau spoke on German Cathedrals. A fine program for next Saturday was announced with Blanche C. Jacobs and Mamie L. Sherratt taking part. Public admission is 20 cents. the event is open to ladies and gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
D. B. Breed
A Puny Child Berefuta Taints. Driven From the System
A short item notes a child with a health complaint described as a taint on the system and claims indigestion is cured after removal. The readable text provides no clear names, dates, or locations for verification.
Market Closing Quotes and Stockyard Report
Closing Board of Trade quotes show May wheat at Obsolete Corn Ed4s May oats 26 Jan pork 0.47 Lard 5.25 Ribs .70. Union stock yards market reports hogs 60000 firm to 6 higher light 3.25 to 3.45 mixed 3.30 to 3.45 heavy 3.80 to 3.50 cattle 15000 steady beeves 3.35 to 5.80 stockers and feeders 2.80 to 4.10 sheep 20000 best steady others 6 to 10 lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curoago
Board of Trade
Discovered by a Woman Promises Cure for Consumption
Mrs. Luther Lutz of Shelby, North Carolina, credits Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with saving her life after seven years of illness and a three month coughing spell. Trial bottles are free at Emmert Burrell s drug store with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 00 and every bottle guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamnick & Co
Shelby, N. C
Emmert & Burrell
Rejoice in the Coming Peace Not War Glory
An American Friend statement urges relief from war and calls for peace. It decries the glamor of conquest, condemns camps hospitals and the suffering they reveal, and appeals to honor and justice in terms of peace without unjust demands.
Electric Bitters Linked to Curing Yellow Jaundice
A Lexington reader testifies after six months of yellow jaundice that two bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. He credits Dr. Bell and Emmert and Burrell druggists for recommending the remedy and urges others to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
M. A. Hogarty
Lexington, Ky
Emmert & Burrell
Blood Purity and Health in Dr Pierce’s Discovery Ad
The piece argues pure red blood as defense against disease and promotes Dr Pierce’s Crosden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier. It stresses that caring for blood boosts appetite digestion and vitality, claiming it builds solid health and guards against illness.
Holiday Excursion Tickets Offered by Chicago Great Western
The Chicago Great Western announces round trip holiday excursion tickets available December 24 25 26 and January 1 2 1894 to all points within 200 miles at low rates. Tickets valid for return until January 4 1899. For details contact any Maple Leaf Route agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Maple Leaf
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Ladies of the Church
L. Schoeffel
Church Notes
Fifth Avenue
Emperor Franz Josef
Austria
Emperor Josef
Josef
Reichsrath
Alice Wilson
Mary Hoamier
da Voight
Frances Hoashrugh
Ida Gi, Galloway
Cora Lantzer
Maude L. Clark
Kate Goodhue
Lizzie Murphy
Susie Brown
Silena Gransden
Frances Goddard
Helen Hi
Margaret Stearns
Grace Hayes
Lucia Bright
Mary Wheeler
Mary Barber
Kate Flanagan
Eliza Murphy
Nora Reardon
Nettie Potter
Lottie Welch
Flo Keeler
Emma Wala
Flora Gillean
Kate Moran
Mary
Mary E
Lizzie Flanagan
Emma Davis
Dersia Sanyder
Lizzie Darrah
Avary Rockey
Livingstone
Mire
K.B. Mitchell
Kathryne Schoney
Marie Shannon
Lulu Heitter
Bpanishig
Anna Ditech
Lottie Jaske
Visente Hooke
Jenn Warner
Avis Wolhlford
Edith Hoehland
Minnie Bookland
Ernng Lang
Mary E. Rutter
Selima Ruttar
Muattie
Robert Melenn Cummnock
Cumnock School of Oratory
Northwestern University
Professor Cumnock
Northwestern
Chicago
Wiimes-Herald
Hinmert & Burrell
Pillsbury
Martin Serr
Guenther’s
Galena St
Galena Ave
Hood
Hazel
J. Myer
Bateman Street
Galesburg
Illinois
John White Chadwick
Stephenson
Wast
Hollister’s
J. E. Tuckett
Lidky
Air Rifles Aluminum Coods
Gans Graniteware
Kay Chain Maten
Irepair
Schulte & Siecke
Gambiner Bros
Stephenson County
Rockford
One Price Clothiers
Freeport, Illinois
Stephenson Street
J. J. Nagle
Prin. Blast Bldg
Gelong St
Freeport College of Commerce
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