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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1896
Page
5
The Freeport retailer touts large crowds and the largest retail business with broad merchandise at lower prices. It promotes new goods and low profits, boasting big sales despite hard times and urging customers to spend here for more value.
Miss Minnie Blough sued George M. Bennett for 5000 dollars in Rockford Illinois court. Just before verdict the defendant urged judgment by the attorney brother and the case was dismissed with costs paid by Bennett. Settlement terms were not disclosed. The dispute drew attention over Bennetts singing Oh Promise Me to the plaintiff.
Henry Thompson a teamster living at 263 Grand Ave on Lake Street between Peoria and Sangamon observed a copper wire sticking from the sidewalk at 10 this morning. As he pulled it a blast from dynamite cartridges shattered the sidewalk sending him into the street and injuring him seriously. Police investigate.
Romer Dec 15 Special Alexander Salvini well known actor and son of Tomaso Salvini died in Florence at 9 this morning aged 85 after months of illness His wife Maud Dixon leading lady of his company was at his bedside when he died
In Illinois expect cloudy conditions with slight temperature changes tonight and Wednesday and fresh northerly winds. In Washington D C on December 15 the Senate sent to the House resolutions to adjourn from December 22 to January 5 at Senator West’s suggestion. The Senate committees this morning deferred the nomination of David R. Francis to be secretary of the interior until after the holidays.
Dec wheat 77 Dec corn 225 Dec oats 17 Dec pork 6.773 Dec lard 372 Dec ribs 3.90 Jan wheat 77 Jan corn 23 Jan oats 174 Jan pork 7.623 Jan lard 3.85 Jan ribs 5.853.873 May wheat 81 May corn 25 May oats 20 17202 May pork 7 92 May lard 4.05 May ribs 4.00 4.025 July wheat UNION STOCK YARDS. Drover's Journal quotas: Cattle 3500 steady fair to poor beeves 8.35 to 946.25 stockers and feeders 2.75 to 58 cows and bulls 1.40 to 5.85 Texas 2.70 to 1.40 Hogs arrivals 28,000 lower 3.20 to 3.45 rough packing 2.85 to 3.05 mixed and butcher 5.25 to 3.15 heavy packing 3.10 to 3.45 pigs 2.55 to 2.45 sheep 12,000 steady natives 2.00 to 3.90 western 2.60 to 3.40
The case of Kessler versus Blust fills the docket as Judge Hyde sits for Blust while M and L Stoskopf counsel Kessler in a formal court session.
Skilled players enter a billiard and pool tournament at the Freeport Club this winter. Entries in the billiard tourney have closed with handicaps announced by official Wes Neiman. Pool entries will close next week. handsome prizes will be awarded in both contests.
Regular meeting of the Freeport Public Library on Monday evening December 14 with W H Holland W H Milner Winnie L Taylor Oscar E Heard Marcus Lane Smith D Atkins present. Librarian report lists 4558 books drawn in November across genres and fines and catalogues sold. Bills approved and new books and furniture authorized for purchase. Milner appointed to report electricity costs.
A day’s notes report Mrs. Tinsley visiting California relatives, Paul Haight returning from Chicago to see Rev. W. H. Haight, and Henney Buggy Company reconstituting its board. Eli Wareham completed a 6 inch, 142 foot deep water well at Orangeville, providing fire protection and private supply. First M. E. Epworth League planned a 7:30 program with sales and declamations. Devore & Company will shutter their retail piano room on Tower Stephenson, transferring space to Kauffman’s cigar store. The Light Bearers reorganized for six months with officers including Mrs. A. O. Best and Florence Briggs.
Freeport residents, including a former Illinois militia officer, organize a 100 man Cuban expedition if not hindered by government stance. Many would join the fight for independence amid the Maceo assassination, but fears of Spanish reprisal and lack of official backing deter mass action. Citizens note that without formal recognition of Cuba as belligerent, the U S cannot aid filibustering efforts or protect participants.
Special lumbermen from across the United States attend a convention in Cincinnati called to order at 10 am by J Defenbaugh. About 150 delegates attend the second day of the American Federation of Labor session led by President Gompers. William Pomeroy of Chicago was injured and could not appear, leaving credentials not yet reported.
F Miller and Son announce a special sale through December 26 offering H And B sugar 22 lbs for 1.00, Japan tea 40c, sugar drip syrup 50c value 19c, Aunt Jemima pancake flour 8c, oats 8c, and canned goods including Van Camp s beans and corn at reduced prices. Also mentions doll wigs by A C Thomas and millinery by DeJongh s with emphasis on affordable hats.
A detailed list of performances at the Freeport Saengerbund concert under Prof. E F Tamm on Dec 15 includes piano duets and trios with violin and cello, vocal quartets and solos, the Heavens are telling from The Creation, and the Pathetique Sonata. Featured artists include Miss Molter Miss Mattie Smith Ada Michtometer and Mr Wagner with intermission between sections.
One mile of extra choice evergreen for interior decorations or wreaths at a very low price. Special prices to churches and societies for large quantities. Also extra choice eastern holly at equally low prices. Kingsiley's Dept. Store.
A university extension lecture is scheduled for Tuesday December 22 at the M. C. A. Auditorium. The event spotlights scholarly talks for local residents.
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