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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
4
The organization asserts continuity in its operations, noting no interruption in services since inception and emphasizing commitment to customers, employees, and stakeholders. It signals resilience amid market challenges and affirms planned future investments to sustain growth.
A catalog listing linen available in patterns at 2 by 2 yards up to 3 yards by 2 yards with prices from 1.25 to 7.00 and napkins to match listed cloths. Multiple lengths and widths are shown with corresponding prices, indicating a shop’s textile offerings.
A sale pitch for crochet and Marseilles bed coverings described as a desirable present. Prices listed range from 50 cents to 3.50 in various formats, suggesting a catalog or advertisement style promotion for home textiles.
Advertisement lists comforters made of silkoline with south down cotton fill in full size. Prices 1.75 and 2.50. A lot of extra fine sateen covered comforters priced at 3.50.
Advertisers tout a variety of fabrics and prices for waists and skirts including handsome skirts and stylish suits at 50c to 2.00 per yard. White twilled basket weave and Venetian cloths priced from 56c to 1.25 per yard. Fancy silks for waists offered in stripes plaids and dots at 8c to 1.25 per yard.
One lot of about fifty pieces in beautiful colorings and fancy weaves offered at 45 cents per yard.
A list of items including umbrellas in 26 and 28 inches made from silk union serge mer cerised cotton with fine handles. Prices range from 50 cents to 5.00 dollars, with multiple increments such as 75 cents, 1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75 and up to 5.00.
A local merchant advertises handkerchiefs at unusually low prices, selling by the dozen and claiming excellent value for money. The offer emphasizes affordability and volume as a key selling point for shoppers.
A shopper notice highlights Kid Gloves from Best with durable wear. One lot priced at 75 cents per pair, while all sizes and colors range from 1 to 1.50 per pair.
Complete department offering working silks cords for fancy work pillow tops art denims tickings plain and stamped linens down pillows and related textiles and supplies for embroidery and domestic craft projects.
Beautifully designed Indian baskets offered in small sizes priced at 5 and 8 cents. Work baskets and waste baskets available in large sizes priced at one dollar each. Local craft items described with emphasis on color and craftsmanship.
A local sale promotes hundreds of items available at prices up to 4.95 dollars. Shoppers can choose from a wide range of goods with affordable pricing and daily deals highlighted by the retailer.
Cloak room filled with fur collarettes scarves and winter wraps at low first-class prices. New stock includes Electric Seal Marten Beaver Mink Sable Persian Lamb Stone Marten and Riderdown Sacques with many shades 85c and up. Also New Rugs Draperies Curtains Carpet Sweepers and winter millinery at closing-out prices. Buy now to save at least half on hats.
This week we offer our regular stock of canned goods at rock bottom prices. We have not bought cheap trash for this sale and will feature our best brands at the following cut prices.
Dec 15 Exelsior Lodge elects officers and Dec 16 Cherry Pickers at Grand Opera House. Dec 18 Evergreen Lodge elects, Dec 19 Freeport chapter R A M elects, Dec 20 Mystic Workers of the World elects, Dec Germania Society creates others, Dec 26 Western Star Encampment officers elected, Dec 29 A B C Douglas court elects officers. Jan 1 Annual ball of the Brotherhood of Railroad Teachers at Blust's hall. Jan 17-18 Stephenson County farmers institute at the court house. Jan 6 Lewis Morrison in Frederick the Great at Grand Opera House. Jan 8 Freeport chapter Eastern Star elects officers. Jan 20 Ball at St Marys hall Madam Seton society. Feb 6 Under the Red Robe at Grand.
The Northern Illinois State Normal school at DeKalb closes its first term on December 21 with enrollment exceeding expectations by twenty percent. The January 2 term opens with ample rooms and board, and facilities including a substantial library, laboratories, two literary societies, a large gymnasium, and a forthcoming manual training shop. Freeport sent several students who report satisfaction with the program.
The Red Men elected Will C. Milner as Sachem and Ben Miller as Senior sachem for the coming year. Douglas Pattison was chosen Junior sachem with Bruce Mitchell as Prophet and Geo. H. Tandy as C. of R. Medical examiner is Dr. C. R. Sheetz. Trustees are Dr. E. H. Place, Daniel Bongye, and Douglas Pattison. Representative Dr. E. H. Place. Alternate L. H. Palmer.
News reached the Journal office that Mrs Pauline Hart of this city had died but she is alive and very ill in Beloit at her daughter’s home.
The funeral of the late Mrs. B. A. Wickwire was held this afternoon at 2 30 from the home of Mrs. G. F. May with Rev. Chas. E. Dunn officiating.
The Martha Washington thimble club presented a dressed doll to the Council of Jewish Ladies of Chicago for their charity bazaar scheduled next week.
The young people of the Third Presbyterian church plan a bazaar this evening at the church. Proceeds will support church activities and programs.
Special revival meetings are held at Trinity church with cottage prayer meetings this evening across the city. The H. B. C. will meet with Miss Brown at 149 Clark Avenue this evening.
Brave men suffer stomach, liver and kidney troubles along with nervousness headaches and fatigue but Electric Bitters renew strength and appetite. D W Gardner of Tadville Ind reports renewed vigor after using the tonic sold at Hummert & Burrell’s drug store for 50 cents with guarantee. Dr. W J Rideout provides eye ear nose and throat services at 110 Stephenson Street.
Shoppers are urged to compare prices with rivals and visit Havemeyer Elder’s Big Store for quality and low costs. Offers include 20 lbs sugar for 1.00, flour 90¢ per sack, corn 5¢ a can, honey syrup 20¢ per gallon, Quaker Oats 8¢ per package, citron 10¢ lb, Arm & Hammer soda 5¢, potatoes 25¢ a bushel, salt 2¢, California prunes 5¢ lb, Lion coffee 9¢ a package, Golden Rio coffee 8¢ lb, Snyder’s ketchup 17¢, Snyder’s chili sauce 8¢ per bottle.
Salt-water taffy made here while you wait. The freshest, purest and best. We have the largest and best assortment of candies to be found in the city. A good mixed candy 5e pound. We also handle Gunther's chocolates and creams and sell them at a close margin. Mixed nuts 5¢ pound.
A price notice promotes fresh bread at 8 cents a loaf and bread one day old at 2 cents. Pies and cakes are 8 cents each. Rolls cookies doughnuts and buns cost 8 cents per dozen.
Our trade in the china and toy department grows as Christmas approaches with a complete line of china nations, toys and Christmas books. Do not fail to view our goods before buying. Meat Department.
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