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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1899
Page
4
Readable fragments indicate a Freeport Illinois item dated December 12 mentioning postal activities, a staged event, and local references. The text preserves names and places with uncertain OCR renderings, yielding a brief glimpse of a Freeport notice or advertisement context.
Ed Brockmeier rode in as a morning passenger to Rockford. L. Johnson from Independence returned home after a city visit. LL. Munn travels to Chicago on business. Burton Figely left for Chicago to visit his brother for a week. Merrifield went to Chicago this morning. Mrs. O E Herry and daughter Emily were morning passengers to Chicago. J R Langham of Chicago is here. H A Semplot of Dubuque is here on business. C M Crane of Canton Ohio is visiting. Rev. Rassweiler called on Rev. Schultze. Mr and Mrs H M Barnum and Mrs C V Munn depart for California for the winter. Col F L Rodman, Illinois Central night yardmaster at Freeport, leaves for Bluefield West Virginia for Christmas. rumor ties him to Virginia’s fairest daughter. Rodman enjoyed railroading circles nationwide.
At a Shakespeare society gathering hosted by O B Bidwell Professor Wright of Beloit College presented an informal lecture on the development of Greek sculpture supplementing this year’s art history course. He used a stereopticon to show views and offered a clear survey from the art’s beginnings to its decline.
J. W. Van Dyke, a prominent Florence township stock breeder, is renowned for Poland China swine. He has invested heavily to acquire top thoroughbred stock, creating a herd of grand animals and strong demand for surplus stock. He has just purchased more fine stock to breed next season.
In the circuit court this morning juries were seated for a trial with Dr. L. M. Currier suing M. H. Wilcoxon for a doctor bill of about 175 while Wilcoxon contends the sum is for rental of rooms in the Wilcoxon block. Judge Shaw granted divorces for Teresa Brown from Edward Brown and Mary Allen from Winfield Allen.
Henry son of Mr and Mrs Robt Herbig died this morning at 5 30 at his home on lower Galena street of diphtheria aged five years and three months He leaves three sisters Ida Hattie Edith and four brothers Robt Jr Chas Ed Geo The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 30 from the house and will be private
Freeport commandery holds a special conclave at the asylum on Wednesday evening December 18, 1899 at 7 80 for business and installation of officers. All Sir Knights are expected to attend. Buckman recorder.
Mrs Henry V Brown presents a fine display of her decorated china in Miss Bues millinery store show window. The collection showcases careful hand painting for the holiday trade admired by Jovers of art.
Fire crews were summoned this morning to a small fire at Garen and Fruit streets. No damage was reported as a result of the incident.
Dr Sunderland will relocate his dental parlors into the Fry building around January 1. This move confirms a planned relocation, positioning the practice in a new downtown site and signaling an upcoming opening date.
An advert warns readers not to be persuaded by claims that rivals resemble Rocky Mountain Tea. It asserts no other product matches its uniqueness and promotes Emmert & Burrell as the source.
A large gathering at First Presbyterian Church heard Rev. Dr. N H Axtell discuss The Judgment Day. He linked biblical prophecy with science, detailing earth changes, celestial signs, and the role of memory conscience and Christ in judgment, urging holy life and readiness. Program notes follow for the week and a December Y M C A event.
Red Hot From the Gun. Was the ball that hit G. B. Stead man of Newark Michigan in the civil war. It caused horrible ulcers that no treatment helped for 20 years. Then Bucklin's Arnica Salve cured him. Cures cuts bruises burn burns boils felons corns skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Emmert and Burrell druggists.
Ferry stock of pianos and organs faces closing out with six pianos remaining and three days to buy. Bargains touted on high grade, fully warranted instruments from well known manufacturers. Last piano expected to sell before Friday night at Ferry's old stand 58 Stephenson street. Special Agent W. B. Bringernorr urges immediate call to save $100 to $125.
A noisy catalog announces a sale on men and boys apparel. 50 blue serge suits are marked from 12.50 to 8.75, 110 all wool suits from regular lines at lower prices, and several price cuts on ulster overcoats reefer coats and caps. Fur coats, fleeced underwear, gloves, mittens, suspenders, neckwear, and shoes are advertised with reduced prices.
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