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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
2
A garbled notice from the Freeport Daily Journal describes subscription terms in advance, mail delivery daily except Sunday, by a Chicago company. It indicates post office in Freeport Illinois, second class mail matter.
Multiple brief notices list individuals traveling, visiting, or returning from cities such as Chicago Lena Rockford Galena Orangeville Cherokee Io intriguing locales. Names include C H Verbeck D W Christain Fred Waite J H Babcock M Saxby E O Dana and others, noting business visits, guest stays, or witness appearances and a mining prospect update.
Members of St. Mary's court No. 650 Catholic Order of Foresters are requested to meet at the court hall at 8 30 p m this evening to arrange attendance at the funeral of Brother John Fahey J L Snyper Rec Sec J H Leary Chief Ranger.
Dr. Peck was summoned last evening to Mrs. Ward of Spring Street after she ate pressed chicken for supper and suffered poisoning. The physician arrived as her condition worsened. prompt care likely saved her life.
Joseph Wiemer suffered a broken leg while commuting to Stover's shops after a sidewalk slip at about 6:30 AM. Patrol responders conveyed him to his Arcade Avenue home where Dr. Firestone treated and reduced the fracture.
At the Friday evening session of the First Presbyterian congregation, Measrs Boyd P Hill C W Harden and Chas I Hildreth were re-elected as trustees for three years.
A chilly note reports the first subzero night of the season with the thermometer dipping to two degrees below zero. Authorities urge residents to stay warm and monitor forecasts for further Arctic air.
Weiss and Co installed the Mystic range in the Brewster house kitchen today. It is described as the largest stove brought to free port and weighs a ton.
William Koehler M Simmons Ed Burkhart and H Breuning went to Pecatonica this morning on a hunting trip.
A dancing party under the auspices of the Ladies of the Maccabees will be held tonight at Blust's hall.
The sick list records Elmer Oblendorf as ill and notes a person named Yatz confined to bed with sickness. The fragmentary item preserves limited names and health statuses from an era newspaper brief.
Davis native Chas H Hagerman, now with the Twenty Second Infantry in Manila, writes O G Gibbons about life on station. He describes San Francisco departure, Hawaiian layover, garrison duty, limited combat with gunboats, reports of fighting and casualties, weather, local life, and thoughts of home, china stop, potential postings, and a wish to see more of the world before his term ends.
Excelsior Lodge of Masons elects officers this evening Evergreen lodge follows next Monday Freeport Chapter R A A elects officers next Tuesday Freeport division Conductors to elect tomorrow afternoon at 1 80 Embury Sunday school to hold an officers election meeting this evening Take Rocky Mountain Tea advertises its poison extermination and blood n nerve rejuvenation Emmert Burrell prints taglines
Wm Kulp, 62, of Pierce, in a dying condition after escaping gas from a coal stove filled his room. He crawled to the outside door, then fell and struck an iron scraper, breaking his lower jaw on both sides.
In the current Medical Record article Harry O. Hall argues milk as a medium for scarlet fever, citing six facts from authorities. He notes epidemics track with cow milk consumption, rare cases where milk is absent, and outbreaks linked to diseased dairy cows, with Japan and China showing low incidence. The piece also cites India and other regions and discusses artificial lactation and animal diseases.
The proprietors have given away over ten million trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. It cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases. Call Mmmert & Burrell druggists for a free trial bottle. Regular sizes 50c and 1.00 with guarantee or refund. Golden Eagle Medallion coupons valid to January 1. 1bdlw
Tim Murphy received a warm reception at the Grand Opera house last night in Opie Read's The Carpetbagger. The theatergoers praised his natural acting and genuine humor as he delivered a memorable performance enjoyed by audiences nationwide.
A historical line lists sights at Candahar including the viceroy's palace gardens, a typical bungalow, and the fortress gun room, reflecting a scenic tour through notable local places.
Fashion notes a Shakespeare bangle band with varying quotes appealing to schoolgirls and a fur boa novelty made from two sable skins joined at neck and shoulders. Ribbons in striped, flowered, openwork, brocaded and fringed styles dominate neck wear.
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the busiest helpful product, claiming each sugar coated globule turns weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. It markets health benefits and a 25 cent box price, sold by Emmett and Burrell. Steve Steffen will serve a Black person lunch at his Van Buren street place on Saturday evening from 12 to 1.
Illinois Central R A offers round trip excursion tickets within 200 miles at one and one third fare. Sales run December 23 to 25 and December 31 1899 to January 1 1900. Valid for return travel through January 2, 1900.
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