Christmas shoppers fill Freeport stores with eager crowds
Merchants report earlier and more substantial gift purchases this year as advertising and prosperity boost sales. Foot traffic spikes on Saturdays and trains bring many out-of-town buyers, with 40 to 50 percent increases in some shops. Window displays, especially the Santa Claus Store, draw children and families, while letters to Santa flood the city mail.
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Freeport
Santa Claus
Freepoot
Nick
Boy’s Christmas Wish From Freeport Letter
A three year old boy from Stephenson Street Freeport writes to Santa describing his wishes for Christmas. He cannot write so his sister Ann helps him and asks for a live horse an elephant a train of cars a small drum a horn and a real steam roller.
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Santa Claus
Touching Valley
Snow Street
Ann
Oil Dividend Declarations Spark Investor Interest
Oil firms announce two per cent cash dividends. Stephenson County Oil Company, with many local investors, declares a two per cent dividend and expects monthly payouts. P Emmert, reporting from Oklahoma, notes Freeport Petroleum Company also paid a two per cent dividend for November. Emmert is its manager.
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Stephenson County
P. Emmert
Oklahoma
Freeport Petroleum Comany
Emmert
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad by Joseph Emmert
An old time advertisement notes clear thinking and decisive vigor from use of sister's Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 35 cents by seller Joseph Emmert. The fragmented copy emphasizes vitality and mental sharpness as sales points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Emmert
Flowers for the Holidays Florist Offers Fresh Bouquets
A Florist advertises a large stock of choice Cyclamen and Primroses in varied colors. Also featuring palms ferns and seasonal arrangements from Taite Bavscher, with a focus on holiday floral selections for gift or decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piaoms Aino
Palme
Ferns Magireek
Taite Bavscher
Florist
Musicians and church groups elect officers in local notices
Elective notices list officers for the Musicians union and Trinity Church Ladies, with positions including president secretary treasurer and organist. Upcoming elections announced for Evergreen lodge Magons Freeport Royal Arcan Sons and Young Women Workers of the First Presbyterian church with meeting details and plans for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moo
Ieee
Ty Mids
Sadie Con
Seein
Cater Jan Imerick
Chorripten Mra
Aalatanit Choriater
K. F
Mine Lulu Smith
Grace Teham Etbrariane
Mins Myrtle Brown
Fay Fetherling
Musicians’ Union
Frank Rogers
Baer
Howard Brace
Hi Rotsler
Howard Gilbert
Ladies of Trinity Church
Ladies of Trinity Gharch
Mra
Kate Ponttoof
Evergreen Lodge of Magons
Freeport
Royal Arth Masons
First Presbyterian Church
L. L. Munch
Local notices fill Freeport events and meetings
The city council meets tonight and various groups announce gatherings across town. Miss Malburn attends a Freeport Shakespeare society meeting, and Miss Myrtle Aurand joins Jourden & Stukenberg dry goods. Skating party at Taylor's park and a dancing card party at Odd Fellows' hall are planned with 15 cent admission. Rand attends as prospective juror in the beef trust case in Chicago. Union activities include Amity society, Martha Washington Thimble club, D O K K ceremonial in Lexington hall, and several church auxiliary meetings. The Freeport College of Commerce reports strong enrollment and a busy term, with fall classes ending Friday and mid-winter opening January 2. Proceeds from recent bazaars support city poor care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Rand
Chicago
Beef Trust
Trinity Church
K. G.hall
Amity Society
Miniaterial Association
Cr. H. Wright
Indian Territory
Freeport College of Commerce
Freeport
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Cures Sores and Infections
It is no secret that for cuts, burns, ulcers, fever sores, sore eyes, boils and similar ailments nothing is so effective as Bucklen’s Amica Salve. D. L. Gregory of Hope Texas reports a fast cure for a bad sore and says it is all right for sore eyes. Six cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
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Bucklen
D. L. Gregory
Hope
Texas
Joseph Emmert
Five Day Shoe and Silver Goods Sale Notice
Florsheim's 85.00 shoes reduced to 4.00 for five days at W. O. Wright & Co. 1918 stocks mention Winslow & Co. Slippers noted as Christmas gifts. Straub & Nolte's Millinery advertises 12-lb cloging sale of silver filigree goods, No 86 Stephenson St. Dirksen Silver No 12-lbdlw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florsheim
W. O. Wright & CO
Winslow & Co
Straub & Nolte
Stephenson St. Dirksen
Tailor Made Sale of Latest Styles at Steph-Boe
Harpster offers a pareain sale featuring latest styles with prices at 27 dollars and all items on display. Shoppers can choose from a varied assortment at 183 Steph. Boe, with emphasis on select options and timely discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Harpster
Baseball Review by J. T. Powers Generates Standings
John T. Powers, president of the Wisconsin State Association of Professional Baseball clubs, releases official standings and home and away records. Of 380 games on the schedule, 326 are accounted for with several forfeits and postponed games noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Powers
Wisconsin State Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Mr. Powers
Madison
Appleton
Fond du Lac
Janesville
Powers
la Crosse
Freeport
Green Bay
Wausau
Beloit
Oshkosh
Vassar Freshmen Register Names Louise Morgan
Pongitkespete N Dec 16 The Jest Issued register of the freshman class at Vassar shows Freeport has a representative among the early year's contingent Miss Louise Morgan occupies the spot.
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Pongitkespete
Vassar
Freeport
Louise Morgan
Cobb at His Best Elgin Man Admitted Theft
Local report from Elgin notes a man admitted two thefts yesterday afternoon at the V. M. 6 location. Witnesses heard the suspect confess after an extended conversation, with details emerging about the water well theft and related incidents.
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Elgin
Vv. M
The Late Mrs Herrmann obituary and sale ad
Mrs Mary Herrmann died Saturday born February 22 1839 in Hockenheim Germany came to the United States in 1853 She is survived by her son Charles L Herrmann a brother Michael Roth and sister Mrs Dorothy Pelck The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 am from 816 Union Street Rev Earnst Traeger will officiate Interment Gunds cemetery A closing out sale of silver filigree goods and gold plated frames and lockets at Straub Nohe Milling Store 86 Stephenson St ends December 28 DIRKSEN SILVER Co. 13-16d lw
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Mary Herrmann
Hockenheim
Germany
Straub & Nohe
Stephenson St. Dirksen Silver Co
Illinois Freshmen Include Four Girls with Noted Leaders
Four freshmen at Illinois include Alice Straw of Ottawa Alice Snyder of Rockford and Ruth Belatti of Jacksonville. The Illinois girls are described as attractive and leaders in social affairs of the class.
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Illinois
Alice Straw
Ottawa
Alice Snyder
Rockford
Ruth Belatti
Jacksonville
Electric Bitters Restore Kidney Health Claim
Shot in the back sufferer W M Sherman of Cushing Maine says three bottles of Electric Bitters cured his kidney inflammation and related pains. He loves the tonic noting its malaria stomach liver relief and general debility benefits. Sold by Jos Emmert druggist for 50 cents with guarantee.
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W. M. Sherman
Cushing, Me
Jos. Emmert
Christmas greens and flowers order notice
Christmas bells roses and carnations of all colors and Xmas greens offered by John Bauscher Jr. Place orders early to secure select stock. Contact at 94 Chicago Street or phones No 374 Green Houses No 302. December 18 deadline.
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John Bauscher, Jr
Chicago St
Winslow & Co slippers promise cozy gifts
A breezy suggestion to shops at Winslow and Co for holiday gifts, recommending a pair of slippers to please friends and ensure comfortable cheer this season. The note blends casual advice with a friendly sales tone and a playful closing.
Mrs Austin Pancake Flour Promised From Cereale
If you tire of buckwheat try Mrs Austin's famous pancake flour made from the great food cereale. A brief note appears in Read the Journal's want column with a nod to seasonal cooking and a product cue.
Clairvoyant Madam Brunewick Extends Stay at Chicago Street
Dixon's well known medium Madam Brunewick will remain for another week at 30 Chicago Street. The message notes a continued engagement and location, reflecting local interest in spiritual guidance and séances.
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Brunewick
Dixon
Chicago Street
Nourish the body not dose with medicine ad claims
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the best nourishment and digestive aid, promising easy digestion and restoration of appetite for those run down, urging readers to try the product and noting the New York address Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Will of Mrs. Caroline Zimmer Probate Records
Probate of the late Mrs. Caroline Zimmer in county court allocates one fourth to each of her daughters Matilda Kraft Emma Wagner and Louise Botdorf and one fourth to Oliver Zimmer's children Agee Frederick and Charles Zimmer. The will dated January 28 1904 names Mrs Kraft as executor.
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Mra. Zimmer
Caroline Zimmer
Matilda L. Kraft
Emma Wagner
Louise Botdorf
Agee
Frederick
Charles Zimmer
Oliver
Kraft
Gift for him cigars Chico endorsed by Freeport journal
H J Moogk urges Freeport women to buy Wadsworth Brothers Chico cigars as the ideal gift for male smokers. He claims local cigar judges endorse Chico, noting it replaced ten cent cigars and advising early purchase to beat holiday demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
Freeport
Wadsworth Brothers
H. J. Moogh
Executor's Sale of Real Estate at Court House
The homestead of the late J J Place at State and Park avenues will be sold at public auction at the south front door of the court house on Friday December 22 1905 at two o'clock p m. Terms one fifth cash balance on confirmation of sale. J H Stearns Executor.
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J. J. Place
Century boys mask hall event at Lexington hall
Ladies and gentlemen are invited to the 20th Century boys mask hall at Lexington hall on Tuesday December 19. Gibler's five piece orchestra will perform and $10 in prizes will be awarded.
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Lexington Hall
Gibler
Merchant tailor promotes distinctive dress and fit
John S. Harpster offers winter suits at reduced prices of 25, 27, and 34 dollars. Come early. The ad notes personal pride in tailoring and perfect fit. Also mentions Bertson and Stemm’s offering the latest sheet music at 78 Galena St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Harpster
Atbertson & Stemm’s
Galena St
Freeport Water Company semiannual bills due Jan 1 1906
Dec 18 1905 notice announces the Freeport Water Company bills payable at 194 Van Buren St on Jan 1 1906 with a 10 percent discount for payments made in advance. Office hours include evenings between Christmas and New Year.
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van Buren St
Freeport Water Company
Special election for County Treasurer in Stephenson Illinois
Notice states a special election will be held Tuesday January 16 in Stephenson County to fill the vacancy in the treasurer's office after the death of John Elgesser. Polls open 7 a.m. and close 5 p.m. in all precincts. County Clerk F. C. Heelp dated December 8, 1905.
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Stephenson
Illinois
John Elgesser
Hich
Freeport
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Myrtle Aurand
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Oddellows
Martha Washington Thimble Club
K. G. Hall
Ladies’ Aid Society
Pe Lish Lutheran Church
Elmer Hockman
Washington Street
National Biscuit Co
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Baseball Review
J. T. Powers
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J. Cobb
Damascus
Nazareth
Cobb
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Countryman
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Inday
Vassar College
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Journal
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F.C. Heelp
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E. Wagner & Bro
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