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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
2
The notice sets yearly and daily subscription terms with weekly and Sunday exclusions, published by a Chicago company. It details mail delivery by carrier or post, £50 per year and daily cost, and indicates postal matter classifications.
Movements and visits across Illinois and Wisconsin are noted. TI M. Willie is in Rockford. Misses Stoshops and Mrs. Dill are in Chicago. John P. Love of Aurora was here. Al Frueh returned from a trip. John Clancy visits Belvidere relatives. Mrs. Reed of Winslow was here. G. W. Shinkle of McConnell is here on business. Lew Cantrel of Oneco in town. Tillie Humes of Wheeler guest here. H. D. Bentley to Rockford. Dr. Caldwell calls Shullsburg for consultation with Dr. Barber. Dittmeier of McConnell called on Freeport friends. Grace Brown and Alice Dorman to spend days at Rockford. W. L. Cox leaves for Kukum Wisconsin. Mamie L. Sherratt to render piano at musicale tomorrow, guest of Isabel Fry. Mrs. Blanche Cave Jacobs to sing at Woman's Club musicale, hosted by Hon. Jacob Krohn. Mrs. George J. Dollmeyer returns from Aurora to aid despondent sister-in-law Watts, who has been grieving since husband’s death.
A discussion of Dante in the Inferno notes his faith and distinctions between pope and office, argues historical context shapes judgment, and recounts Canto XIVs imagery of the seventh circle. It mentions Capaneus, the blood river Phlegethon, Lethe, and the figure of Time within an ancient Crete scene as Virgil guides Dante onward.
In the circuit court, Charles Burns James Burns and Will Shaunnessey were found guilty of possessing stolen merchandise from a local car. The State's Attorney presented strong evidence, with a sentence of one to ten years, one year to be served at the penitentiary's discretion. The men previously boasted of avoiding arrest, but now face potential prison time and history of alcohol-related issues. The article also covers the breach of promise trial of Mrs. Mary Dollmeyer against Henry Lerche, with details on the jury, testimonies, and Lerche's wealth claims as the case proceeds into further testimony.
A promotion for Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder cites long standing standard of purity and leavening power. It argues the powder is tested by chemists for purity and strength while noting state investigations show most rival powders contain alum and are avoided by consumers.
St Marys high school students hosted a bright hall program last night featuring a Boyle O Reilly literary focus. Students asked questions about the poet statesman and patriot, read essays, delivered comic dialogues and songs, with Lyric Trio and Circle groups presenting contests and discussions on Irish authors and O Reillys life and escape.
Ice harvests surge at Rockford while Mc Henry county husks 500 to 600 bushels of corn in half a day. Belvidere eyed roof gardens next year. Elgin plans a $700,000 sewer system over 50 years, modeled on Canton Ohio. Col T G Lawler shows a flag from the Oregon, once aboard, at Rockford Lumber & Fuel.
A mother in law recounts a wife’s early test of trust with her husband as he returns home late. The wife pleads for truth, and the husband reveals he has been lecturing to the Young Men's Christian Association, a story that reshapes their dynamic.
Ontondo and Freeport report mixed closing Board of Trade quotes with May wheat around 674 and pork near 9.38. Union stock yards notes hogs 36,000 and cattle 4,000 with steadier to firmer prices. A market letter from Schwartz, Dupes & Co. shows daily highs and lows for wheat corn oats pork lard and ribs. A tonic advertising claim for Rocky Mountain Tea follows.
W O N Club entertained at Miss Abbie Truncks home with card prizes for head and consolation winners. Knights of the Maccabees held a Maynard's Hall dance with Gibler's orchestra and an events committee listed. L W C Club met at Fred Lackemachers home with prize winners named. Wedding announced for December 21 at Cottonwood street home for John Becker and Emma Burns. Ladies of the Maccabees to host an invitation party at Temperance hall with dancing and a drill. War Kognia lamps advertised.
In Miami a cemetery named Jingo appears. A German inventor created a felt thimble for pianists. Germany has 7 or 8 percent bicycle users. Mexico lacks hair on the dag. Climate renders such covering unnecessary. Japanese coins are iron, Siam uses porcelain. The UK uses about 7,000,000 tong of coal yearly for gas.
A selection of stylish rockers shines as the city seeks its finest lines for seating. Designers and merchants showcase bold shapes and vivid finishes, drawing buyers with comfort and flair in a downtown showroom.
Pillsbury's Best Flour is claimed to be watched hourly in production by experts to ensure uniform high quality. Sold by all grocers with wholesale agents C. B. Hitt & Son.
Northern Illinois Poultry Association hosts annual exhibition in Rockford Illinois from December 26 to 31 Tickets from Northwestern line within 100 miles on sale December 26 to 31 limited return to two days after sale at one and one third fares for the round trip Full details from Chicago Northwestern Railway agents.
A long list of apparel and accessories appears, including aprons hoods bags hose baskets card cases pin cushions belts collars dress goods skirts shawls silks suspenders suits pants shirts pajamas night robes fur gloves dress gloves mittens wristlers bath robes and more. The fragment suggests a textile or dry goods catalog entry.
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