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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1898
Page
7
Readers in Freeport Illinois receive a delayed mail matter notice dated December 19. The item lists mail between Freeport and nearby areas and notes delivery disruptions at the local post office. No further details on recipients or contents are provided.
The item lists Freeport area residents and friends visiting or traveling to Chicago Rockford Dubuque Lena Pecatonica Byron Mount Carroll and Florida. Names include C B Byerly Ada Flachtemeier Miss Mamie Mammosher Miss Edith Devore Miss Anna Young Miss Helen Atkinson and others with several family and relative visits.
The sermon argues that the dance, unlike biblical references, is a dangerous pastime facing morals, health, and social life. It warns that late, heated, and indulgent dancing erodes character, wastes time, and substitutes thought for body, urging readers to choose recreation that elevates rather than degrades.
Ignatius Franz resigns from his position at M. L. Parker's. John F. Manion will assume the role. Franz plans a trip south next week.
A. W. Ford resigns as watch seector for the Illinois Central. Hollister is named to succeed him. The appointment fills the vacancy and names an new inspector to oversee the line.
Schoeffel and Brockhausen, Galena Street grocers, announce a pony giveaway in tomorrow's Daily Journal advertisement.
Last Saturday Dr Buckley reported a satchel containing surgical instruments and appliances missing. He offers a suitable reward for their return to his office, urging anyone with information to come forward.
The continued preliminary hearing of John Beverly and his accomplice resumes Tuesday December 27 due to busy lawyers in circuit court. The proceedings were postponed this morning for the same reason.
N P Miller of Willamette secretary of the German Catholic societies of Illinois visited to confer with local societies about the state convention set for May 14 16. He advised on arrangements and estimated about 2000 delegates will attend the first day for the annual parade. The committee will meet again Wednesday evening to finalize plans.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price 26 cents per box sold by Emmert and Bur.
W Higgsert is identified as the father of a newborn son in a brief notice. The report confirms the paternity and notes the family’s involvement in a local community context with no additional details provided.
A catalog entry shows aprons hoods bags hose baskets card cases pin cushions belts collars dress goods skirts shawls silks and more, indicating a broad selection for shoppers. The list emphasizes practical garments and accessories likely from a department or dry goods shop.
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