Holiday Bargains in Dry Goods and Confectionery
Holiday sale features fur coats and boas at deep discounts, gloves, umbrellas, knives, table linens, damask, dress goods remnants, dolls, silver novelties, handkerchiefs and numerous groceries. Specials include purses, neckties, suspenders, and Christmas gifts with dramatic markdowns from a Freeport store. Mandolin orchestra to perform nightly through Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Foster, Paul & Co
Fowler
Umbrellaa
Laree
New York
Ennenga & Wagners
Ennenga & Wagner
Weather and market notes from Carcago and Chicago yards
Carcago forecast for December forms a cold, fair night into Saturday with brisk northwest winds and varied commodity quotes. Union Stock Yards market reports cattle hogs sheep with prices and receipts. Kingsley's advertises discounts on dolls and juvenile books and a big sale of pocket knives.
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Carcago
Mlinois
Union Stock Yards
Drover's Journal
Kingsley’s
Kingsley
Three Proctor brothers lynched after jail breakout
In Russellville a mob freed Arch Dink and Bill Proctor from jail and killed them. A third brother was shot in his cell as Arch, Dink, and Bill Proctor, all from Adairsville, faced murder charges for the Crafton killings on November 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Proctor Brothers
Russellville
Proctors
Arch
Dink
Bill
Doc
Aaron Crafton
Adairsville
Bill Proctor
Senate Committee Backs Cuba Independence Resolution
Capitol Headquarters reports the Senate Foreign Relations Committee favors Cameron's resolution recognizing Cuba's independence by a near unanimous vote. Some fear a presidential veto may follow, as the measure is joint and requires executive approval. Minister Denby cables that China accepted amendments to international collisions at sea rules.
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Capitol
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Cameron
Republic of
Cuba
Cleveland
Congress
Denby
Pakin
State Department
China
Secretary Olney Updates Senate on Cuban Affairs
In Washington today Secretary Olney appeared before the senate committee on foreign relations at 10:30 am and provided the panel with information he held on Cuban affairs. The brief hearing followed the committee’s morning session.
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Olney
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Costly Fire Damages Nassau Electric Rail Car House
Fire in Brooklyn destroyed part of the Nassau Electric Railroad car house and burned fifteen electric cars. Total loss put at 33,000 dollars. Damaged facility and vehicles sidelined service pending repairs.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Nassau ‘Electric Railroad Company
James Roosevelt Arrives in New York on Germanic
James Roosevelt secretary of the United States embassy in London arrives in New York aboard the Germanic. He traveled to the city for unspecified duties and was received by local officials.
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James Roosevelt
New York
N. Y
United States
London
Local notes cover social events and unsettled health
The itemized column notes D W Burrell selling land in Knowlton's addition for 912 dollars Andrew Black. Mrs Lydian Rumbauer visits from Independence Town. Dr L B Peck weakens with cautious recovery hope. John A Davis Post tonight with officer installation plans. Walter Roovex returns from the east. Wright Co shoe store window praised for artistry. Home Forum officers installed with banquet. Charles Knowlton Jr home from Hotchkiss School. Miss Mary Reitzall hosts young ladies. Ada Graham shows fine paper flowers at Seeley Read. Lizzie Pine marries Ellis Gramley with Rev A L Myers officiating. 75 invitations, large gifts, wedding supper. wishes of joy and long life. Continuous social bustle and health notes across Lancaster township and local families.
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Kingsley’s
Ada Graham
Seeley & Read’s
Mathias Pine
Lancaster Township
Lizzie
Ellis Gramley
Myera
Tragic heart failure ends Amelia Kilker's journey to Cedarville
Amelia Koltman Kilker, 19, wife of John Kilker of near Baileyville, died of heart disease Thursday afternoon while riding in a buggy toward Cedarville. An inquest in Hartman oil works vicinity found death caused by heart disease. Funeral set for Sunday at 1 p.m. at Cedarville. she was born January 7, 1878, in Damascus. She leaves husband, parents Mrs. and Mr. Wm. Smith, and siblings.
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John Kilker
Baileyville
Wm. Smith
Cedarville
Freeport
Hartman Oil Works
Zimmerman
Kenyon
Currier
Kilker
Tempel
H. F. Rockey
W.H. Culver
J. M. Saucerman
W. H. Price
L.H. Palmer
F. H. Tempel
Warren Yarger
Charles Kenny On
Hartman
Wn. Smith
Harlem
Forreston
Apella
John H. Kilker
Court Adjourns As Several Cases Are Disposed
In Freeport circuit court yesterday a verdict favored the city in the I C Franz damage case against the city over basement water damage. Brigham Bowler Co. won verdicts against W Bier. Judge Garver discharged the jury and adjourned court to January 5 to finish remaining chancery cases.
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I. C. Franz
Freeport
Franz
Brigham, Bowler & Co
W. Bier
Brigham, Bowler Co
Garver
Petit Jury
Kingsley’s Gate Offers Lowney’s Chocolates at 29 Cents a Pound
Read the advertisement. Lowney's chocolates available in bulk at 29¢ per pound at Kingsley's gate. The offer highlights value for shoppers seeking sweet treats.
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Kingsley’s
University Extension Lecture Planned at Y M C A Auditorium
A University extension lecture is scheduled for Tuesday December 22 at the Y M C A Auditorium. Local residents are invited to attend the talk on campus programs and community education opportunities.
Evergreen Wreathing On Sale For Interior Decor
Advertises one mile of extra choice evergreen for interior decorations and wreaths at a low price. Special bulk prices for churches and societies. Also offers holly at equally low prices. Kinasey's Derr Store.
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Swain Hart & Co
Boston Golden Santos
Japan
Sago
Cross & Blackwell
Owl
Freeport
America
Westl
Richelieu
Kinasey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kingsley’s Department Store
DRY Goods Department
Great Reductions
England
L. *. Burrell
Puneer Adh Grocer
Stephenson
Michigan
New York State
Pettijohn
Vermont
Pwest
Burrell’s
Stephenson Street
Stephenson St
Ilineig Central
H. W. Rowey
Holsapple
D. W. Burrell
Knowlton
Andrew Black
L. B. Peck
John A. Davia
Neen Ceeminten Toease Oe Te ‘Irs
Walter Roovex
Wright & Co
Home Forum
Charles Knowlton, Jr
Hotchkiss School
Connecticut
Mary Reitzall
the Inquest
U. S
Gulen St
Cross Creek Lehigh
Kentucky
Wilbur Lumber Co
WMS
Sanford N. B
Sah
Schulte & Siecke
WM. Walton
Freeport, Ill
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