Holiday Shoppers Boost Freeport Trade
Holiday shoppers returned to Freeport with talk of a strong season as unseasonable weather gave way to light snow and crisp air. Stores stayed busy, crowds from nearby towns arrived by train, and merchants predicted record or near record sales. A prominent merchant claimed today’s sales could exceed any prior day, noting shoppers from Chicago chose Freeport for better value and gifts. Some stamp sellers faced customer skepticism and limited newspaper advertising.
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Freeport
Journa
Chicago
Stamp Scheme Stumbles As Merchants Grow Discouraged
Joliet merchants and other businesses nationwide report frustration with trading stamps as a promotional gimmick. The scheme evolved from a lottery to reward plans, yet courts and public opinion discouraged it. A Chicago dry goods house, lured by promises, found stamps failed to draw new customers, raised costs, and quit after spending substantial weekly sums on regular patrons and cheap goods.
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Freeport
Joliet
United States
Chicago Street
Death of Jos W Sherbondy Former Stephenson County Resident
Philadelphia born Jos W Sherbondy born November 11 1882 died recently. Former citizen of Stephenson county with ties to Freeport and Oneco township. He married Catherine Shirep November 10 1856 and lived in Pennsylvania Kansas and Fillmore county Nebraska before settling on a 265 acre farm near Carlisle. Funeral details note Foresters pallbearers and services at St Mary's church. Also obituary mentions Legren of Rock City dying Friday after a short illness with funeral Monday.
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Carlyle
Neb
Jos. W. Sherbondy
Stephenson County
Freeport
Oneco Township
Joseph W. Sherbondy
Westmoreland Co
Pennsylvania
Sherbondy
Catherine Shirep
Weatmoreland County
Stephenson Co.ll
Orangeville
Kansas
Fillmore County
Joe Langesdorf
Carlisle
Bert
Richard
John Fahey
St. Mary’s Church
Father Croke
Order of Foresters
M. G. Flanagan
J. H. Silk
C. McCarthy
J. K. Darrah
J. McCarthy
J. F. Scanlan
C. W. Vail
J. A. Kelley
R. Jd. Burns
Foresters
Real estate transfers list Homer Street and Dakota parcel sales
Mrs. Adaline C. Mease sold her Homer Street home to M. Hettinger for 4000 dollars. R. M. Telfer of Shannon sold property in Dakota to W. C. Yarger for 1800 dollars.
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Adaline C. Mease
Homer Street
M. Hettinger
R. M. Telfer
Shannon
Dakota
W. C. Yarger
Steam Pipes Cause Afternoon Stoppage at Henney Bunay Co
A small accident to the steam pipes delayed operations this afternoon at Henney Bunay Co. Repairs are underway and the firm expects to resume business Monday morning.
A New Telephone Placed in Kyle Residence
A new telephone number 251 has been installed at the home of Thomas A. Kyle on Washington Street, marking an addition to local communications service.
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Thomas A. Kyle
Washington Street
Have a Baby Boy in Monteray Street Home
Mr and Mrs Armagast of Monteray street welcome a baby boy born at their home. The newborn adds joy to the family as relatives celebrate the new arrival.
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Mrs. Armagast
Monteray Street
Discovered by a Woman Finds Cures with King’s New Discovery
A woman, Mrs. Luther Lutz, endured seven years of illness then recovered after using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. Trial bottles offered free at Emmet & Burrell’s drugstore, regular sizes 50¢ and 1.00. The note mentions Charles Farber visiting Denver and Amos Meyers undergoing hospital surgery with Golden Eagle Medallion coupons valid to January 1.
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Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamnick & Co
Shelby, N.C
Emmert & Burrell
Special Sale of Pipes and Cigars by the Box
A. L. Gilpert advertises a special sale of pipes and cigars by the box at 60 adondueen Street. The notice promises all kinds of pleating on short notice at DeJonau's and promotes fountain pens including Swan and Parker names.
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A. L. Gilpert
Adondueen Street
DeJonau
Swan
Second Presbyterian Church Considers New Pastor
The Second Presbyterian Church may call Rev. F. A. Hosmer from Chicago McCormick seminary as pastor after Rev. J McCaughtry’s resignation. Hosmer, about 28, a Connecticut native and Wooster College graduate, has supplied the pulpit and won favorable notes. Elsewhere, Grace Episcopal declined Rev. Howard Morse’s rector offer, and other area clerical updates include parsonage work, church repairs, and upcoming lectures and services across Freeport and Shannon communities.
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Second Presbyterian Church
J McCaughtry
Rev
McCaughtry
F. A. Hosmer
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago
Second Presbyterian
Hosmer
Connecticut
the Wooster, Ohio
Grace Episcopal Church
Howard Morse
Morgan Park
Freeport
Shannon
Money
Warren
Cass Davis
Geo. W. Koser
Forreston
Women’s College of
Rockford
J. T. LeGear
Galena
Vanhorne
East Dubuque
Frank Brown
F. G. Barnes
Epworth Seminary
Iowa
Misses Young
Spring Valley
Robert Bell
Rockton
Church Services and Activities in Salem Area
A compilation of Sabbath services and events from local churches. Details include First Church of Christ, Scientist services at 10 45 a m with Wednesday evening prayers, Salem Evangelical with pastor H A Kramer, Second Presbyterian sermons by Rev W H Wilson, United Brethren with A Schwimley, First Methodist Episcopal sermons by Rev Dr Axtell, German M E, Embury M E, Grace Church with Rev F W White, Trinity United Evangelical with Rev B R Schultze, Memorial Lutheran, First Presbyterian with Rev Chas E Dunn, First Baptist with Rev Charles H Holden and Rev F A Case, plus Y M C A activities and a new male quartet concert.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Salem Evangelical
H. A. Kramer
Messerschmidt
Y.M.C
Miss Navi
Eleanor Demarest
Second Presbyterian
W. H. Wilson
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago
Providence
United Brethren
A. Schwimley
Standay
First Methodist Episcopal
Dr. Axtell
Paul
Philippi
A. K. Stibgen
St. Paul
M. E
Cor
Galena Avenue
Jackson Street
Epworth
League
Embury M. E
L. C. Burling
Sunda School
Epwort League
Anna Wagner
Grace Church
F. W. White
Trinity United Evangelical
B. R. Schultze
C. E
First Presbyterian
Chas
E. Dunn
Memorial
Lutheran
Galena Ave
G. C. Cromer
First Baptist
Charles H. Holden
F. A. Case
Princeton
Bible School
Case
Stephenson and
Walnut Streets
J. H. Keagle
Ennenga Wagner's Clothing: Evening Hours This Week
Beecham's pills praised as best while Ennenga and Wagner's stores advertise extended shopping hours before Christmas. The shop remains open daily until 10 pm this week except Sundays, with new shipments of boys sweaters, velvets, tricots, golf plaids, mittens gloves neckwear and silk lined un dressed kid gloves on offer.
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Ennenga & Wagner’s
New York City
Ennenga & Wagner
DeJONGH'S Offers Low Prices on Baby Bonnets
A retail brief notes unusually low prices this week at DeJONGH'S for baby bonnets featuring floral trims and new foliage designs. The item highlight includes roses and violets with a mid winter themed style.
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Dejongh's
Local Bereavement Acknowledgment From Grace May and Mrs
The undersigned thank friends and neighbors for kind acts during their recent bereavement. Mrs Grace May and Mrs Bawpen extend appreciation to those who offered comfort and support.
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Grace May
Bawpen
Markets Close With Mixed Board of Trade Quotations
Curoano December 16 closing prices show May wheat at 6 9 3, corn 33, oats 21, pork 10 125, lard 5.12, ribs 5.85 374. Union stock yards reports cattle 300 steady, beeves 5.40 4.00, stockers 4.30 4.65, hogs 21,000 active, light 11.00 31.15, mixed 4.00 4.20, heavy 4.05 4.25, sheep 10,000 steady. Broker C W Killen provides open high low close data for Wheat, Corn, Pork, Lard, and Ribs with varied values across December May and day sessions.
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Curoano
Board of Trade
C. W. Killen
Fry’s Block
OU Og
Flat for Rent in Krimbill Building at 141 Galena St
Notice offers an apartment for rent in the Krimbill building located at 141 Galena Street above Miss Brinkman's military store. It notes the unit availability and contact point for inquiries.
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Krimbill
Galena St
An Eclipse of the Moon Stages Visible Show
An eclipse of the moon is forecast for favorable North American and European skies. The first Earth shadow enters the lunar disk around 6:45, with total obscuration at 8:26 for a few minutes, then the moon clears by 10:06, as astronomers call it a partial event though it may appear near total briefly.
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North America
Europe
Nature's Wonder Tea Promoted by Emmert and Burrell
Emmert and Burrell urge buyers to avoid imitators and seek genuine Rocky Mountain Tea, claiming no other product matches its natural health claims or uniqueness.
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Emmert & Burrell
Rich Polo Man Transfers Leland Hotel in Chicago
The Leland Hotel at Michigan avenue and Jackson boulevard was sold Friday by Bryant i Barber of Polo to the Park Building company for 500000. The Park Building company, formed in Springfield on Oct 19 1899, aims to place the property under corporate control as Barber holds nearly all Park Building stock. The hotel, leased to Charles W. Dabb until April 1 1902, fronts 160 feet on Michigan and 171 feet on Jackson. Barber previously paid 650000 for the fee including 225000 to trustees Aldis Williams Minot and 425000 debt, and 100000 for the leasehold, totaling 750000.
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Leland Hotel
Michigan Avenue
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Bryant i Barber
Polo, Ill
Park Building Company
Barber
Charles W. Dabb
Springfield
John J. Bryant
Fred W. Raymond
Henry G. Miller
Bryant H. Barber
Noble B. Judah
Milton M. Trumbauer
F. W. Miller
Mr. Barber
Owen F. Aldis
Moses Williams
Brookline
Mass
Laurence Minot
Boston
Rocky Mountain Tea Promised Cure All ills
Claim about Rocky Mountain Tea exterminating poison reviving blood and nerves and restoring boyhood happiness. Ad cites Emmert & Burrell as sellers.
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Emmert & Burrell
One More Chance for Bargain Pianos at Ferry's Stand
W B Buskernorr announces four more days to buy pianos at reduced shipping and boxing costs before Hardin and Tice move in. About fifteen instruments sold last week, remaining stock offered to bargain hunters. Special Agent notes remodeling next door.
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Ferry
Hardin & Tice
W. B. Buskernorr
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Ers
Stamp House
Carlyle, Nebraska
Fahey
Legren
Lue
Henney Bunay Co
Charles Farber
Denver, Colo
Amos Meyers
Mt. Carroll
The
Illinois B. Y. P. U
Baptist Church
Orly
Rich Polo
B. A. Barber
Kuehner Bros
LOWES
Stephenson St
State Bank
Brown & Dollmeyer
Wernicke
C. M. Donathen
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