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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
3
Personal travel notes from town and Chicago bound visitors
Local residents and visitors are mentioned as heading to Chicago or nearby cities this morning. Names include P Younger, R W Healy, Bert Scott, Roy K Farwell, Charles Straub, Paul Wilson, H M Metz, Geo W Cook, T J Weiss, Rose Gleason, George Wilcoxon, C P Wright, Mrs Will Robinson, Mrs O E Cummings, Mrs G W Wright, Mrs Elias Koons, Miss Patterson, A Wilkens, and William Henry Culver. Included is Culver’s trip to discuss his forthcoming novel with Chicago publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy K. Farwell
Chicago
Charles Straub
Paul Wilson
Menominee
Wis
Bri ‘F. Sherman
Sioux Falls
H. M. Metz
Geo. W. Cook
T. J. Weiss
Madison
Rose Gleason
George Wilcoxon
C. P. Wright
Kansas City
Will Robinson
Chicgo
W. O. Wright
O. E. Cummings
Rockford
G. W. Wright
Galena
Elias Koons
Johnstown
Paz
Miss Patterson
Jamestown
A. Wilkens
N. W. Ry
Hagle Grove
Oscar Geiger
Baileyville
William Henry Culver
Daily Democrat
Failed to Appear in Mattress Patent Fight
S Al Tempel of this city was summoned to appear in the United States circuit court in a suit by a syndicate of mattress manufacturers claiming infringement of their patents. Tempel did not go to Chicago. the opposing firm attended via their attorney, but the mattress men failed to show up, having attempted a bluff. Tempel’s mattress factory, a large growing enterprise, threatens to be disrupted by the syndicate’s pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. al Tempel
United States Circuit Court
Matress
Tempel
Tempel Mattress Factory
Brave Soldier Visits Sister After Philippines Service
Thomas Charlton, a brave soldier recently discharged honorably from the regular army due to battle wounds, visits his sister after returning from the Philippines. He enlisted in Company D, Fourth Infantry and shares tales of his wartime experiences there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Charlton
Philippine Islands
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Fourth Infantry
Mrs Saucerman In Charge At C H Little Art Dept
C H Little and Co appoint Mrs Dr J M Saucerman nee Emma Bauch to head the store’s art department through the holidays. She is noted for her knowledge of decorated art and will oversee the department during this period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Little & Co
J. M. Saucerman
Emma Bauch
Mrs Oyler Exhibits Chinese Water Color Works at Brown & Dollmeyer
Mrs John G Oyler has an exhibit at Brown and Dollmeyer's showcasing fine Chinese watercolor pieces. An expert in this art, she will remain busy fulfilling orders through the holidays.
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John G. Oyler
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Christmas Sale by Grace Episcopal Guild
The Woman's guild announces a Christmas sale of fancy articles at Grace Episcopal rectory on Friday December fifteenth from 2 to 10 o'clock. All are welcome and a liberal patronage is hoped.
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Woman’s Guild
Grace Episcopal Rectory
Where He Draws the Line at Christmas Purchases
A humorous verse cautions about gift spending during Christmas. It advises lavishly pleasing others while avoiding neckties as gifts. The lines suggest budgeting hard-earned dollars for beauty and enjoyment, framing a lighthearted domestic caution.
Experienced Stenographer Sought in Miter Notice
A brief wanted notice from J. Miter seeks an experienced young lady stenographer immediately. Call tomorrow at 121 Galena Street to discuss the position and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena St
J. M. Miter
Dairymen to Meet in Belvidere for Illinois Association
The Illinois State Dairymen's Association holds its annual convention in Belvidere January 9 to 11. Sessions feature speeches by university and state figures, a “question box,” and extensive discussions on dairy husbandry, creamery management, silage, and dairy economics. Prizes total about 210 in butter and cheese competitions with multiple sponsors backing premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Dairymen’s Association
Belvidere
Moore
G. H. Gurler
Association
J. H. Monrad
Gurler
J. Monrad
State Food Commissioner of
Illinois
W. J. Kennedy
University of Illinois
Kennedy
E. D. Bone
Malta
E. Davenport
Illinois Agricultural College
E H. Springer
Sangamon County Buttermakers’ Association
A. B. Hostetter
Illinois Farmers’ Institute
Davenport
D. H. Otis
Kansas Dairy School
Otis
H.R. Duel
Sandwich
Ir. Duel
Galesburg
W. A. Henry
Madison
Wis
H. B. Gurler
DeKalb, Ill
Henry
Wisconsin Experiment Station
A. H. Jones
N. W. MelLain
Chicago
Minnesota Dairy School
D. W. Willson
Higin
Willson
C. KE. Fuller
U. S. Dorsey
Madison County Farmers’ Institute
Grant Mallory
Freeport
W. 5. Moore
Oscar Itrf
Urbana
W. J. Fraser
University of Tinois
N. Wright
Elgin
Worcester Salt Co
Vermont Farm Machine Co
American Steel and Wire Co
Elgin Board of Trade
Board of Trade
D. F. Barclay
Francis Moulton & Co
Ashton Salt
the Sharples Co
Diamond Crystal Salt Co
the Heller & Merz Co
And
Dairy Mutual Insurance Co
Lisbon
Royal and Select Masters elect officers in Freeport meeting
Freeport Council Royal and Select Masters held a meeting at Masonic hall last night. Officers for the coming year were elected and installed by retiring Thrice Illustrious Master Louis Dickes. A banquet followed at the Troy cafe. New officers include J. N. Galloway, W. H. Flachtemeier, J. G. Hettinger, Jacob Hartman, W. W. Lott, J. A. Bodorf, Dr. J. Saucerman, and Fred Stewart.
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Freeport Council
Royal
Masonic Hall
Louis Dickes
Troy Caffe
J. N. Galloway
W. H. Flachtemeier
J. G. Hettinger
Jacob Hartman
W. W. Lott
J. A. Botdorf
Council
Dr. J. Saucerman
Fred Stewart
Galena Schools Reopen After Short Shutdown
Galena public schools reopen tomorrow after a two day vacation spent heating systems cleaning and sanitary renovations. Reports from Chicago papers claimed a scarlet fever epidemic but local officials say the danger is not real with only a few light rash cases. Teachers will monitor pupil health with heightened vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Galena Gazette
Chicago
Board of Education
Special Meeting of Freeport Lodge No. 51
A special meeting of Freeport lodge No. 51 Mystic Workers of the World will be held Thursday evening at the office of Dr G S Krape. The purpose is to meet Deputy Supreme Master S W Keifer and assist in soliciting good members for the lodge. All members are requested to be present.
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Freeport Lodge No. 51
Mystic Workers of the World
G. S. Krape
S. W. Keifer
Mrs. Seifert Suffers Stroke and Child Improves
Mrs. Henry Seifert had a stroke of paralysis yesterday. Charles Byerly, son of Mr and Mrs C B Byerly, who has been very ill with scarlet fever, is now improving. K Fugate and family are on the sick list.
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Henry Seifert
C. B. Byerly
Charles
K. Fugate
Brown and Dollmeyer To Keep Store Open Evenings
Brown and Dollmeyer will keep their bookstore open during evenings from now until after the holidays. They aim to serve customers with flexible hours through the seasonal period.
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Brown & Dollmeyer
Increase in Population
Mr and Mrs John Becker are the proud parents of a baby boy.
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John Becker
Millionaire Generosity With Free Trial Bottles
The proprietors of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds have given away over ten million trial bottles to aid the needy. The medicine is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Callon Emmert Burrell druggists offer a free trial bottle with regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar, guaranteed or your money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Callon Emmert & Burrell
A Good Sermon at Embury Church Revival
A union revival at Embury church drew a good crowd with Rev. H C Holden delivering a sermon stressing the Christian duty to act as Christ’s representative. The message urged clear understanding of Christian obligations, world need, and the believer's responsibility to evangelize and embody Christ in life.
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Embury
H.C. Holden
Freeport
School of Correction
Jesus Christ
Christ
Paul
Under the Big Dome Estate Claims and Orders
Estate notices list multiple matters including claims allowed in Adelia O'Brien and Peter Kleckner estates, discharges in Emanuel Woohiser, and sales orders in Emma Apker guardianship. Other items include dower degree for Conrad Kline, recordings in Conrad Otto and Heckman conservatorship, and a liquor procuring case People vs Hinge Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelia O’brien
Flachtemeier
Harvey Keister
Conrad Kline
Elias Heckman
Marie Bike
Hinge Crawford
Emma Apker
Apker
Conrad F. Otto
Peter Kleckner
I. T. White
Emanuel Woohiser
Conrad Otto
May Marry Kiester and Fisher Names Mentioned
May items record Kiester of Rock Grove and Dora Fisher of Rock Grove with ages 19 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Kiester
Rock Grove
Dora Fisher
Red Hot From the Gun and Bucklin’s Arnica Salve
The item describes a Civil War wound to G B Stead of Newark Michigan and his 20 year struggle with ulcers, cured by Bucklin's Arnica Salve. It also advertises the salve as a general cure for cuts bruises burns boils and skin issues and notes a 25 cent price and local druggists Emmert and Burrell. It ends with Steve Steffen hosting a coon lunch on Van Buren Street Saturday evening 12-Lidt.
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G. B. Steadman
Newark
Mich
Bucklin
Emmert & Burrell
Steve Steffen
van Buren Street
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Wavanee
Ad P. Younger
R. W. Healy
Lena
Bert Scott
Mrs. Saucerman
MR. Holden
Bevys
M. E
C. E.dunn
Second Presbyterian Church
L. C. Burling
Christian Workers
BNE
Y. M
F. A. Case
Princeton
Illinois B. Y. P. U
Baptist Church
McKee
Mt. Carroll
Winslow
Church of the Evangelical Association
Bowman
J. L. Holtzman
Boston
TOY
Stephenson Street
Gambiner
Old Hub
Stephenson St
Oxford
Gumbiner Brothers
Wee Ney Gai Wil
Ha Cc Jae
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