Freeport Dec 20 Event Noted in Brief
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1899
Page
2
Local residents head to cities for holidays and business
Albert Barnes and J A Crain travel to Chicago while Geo Goodrode, J G Hettinger, and Al Fitzh travelled to Chicago this morning or afternoon. Tina Dubs of Forreston visits here. Miss Mamie Forbes and Cora Morin journey to Chicago and Dubuque for family events. Wm Trembor, M H Wilcoxon, and F O Keene families move between Chicago Portland Maine and Hot Springs Ark for holidays. Keene profit note cites nearly $25 000 in the past season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Dubs
Forreston
al. Fitteh
Chicago
J. G. Hettinger
Wm. Dawson
Kansas
Clarity
Lena
Troyer
Ottawa
Harmon Ford
Mamie Forbes
Ina Henney
Chas
Glaw
Rockford
Susan Miller
Pelliog
G. R. Rummel
F. O. Keene
Katherine
Portland
Maine
Housewarming and Local Social Updates in City
A house warming for Miss Sara Barnes, principal of Union Street School, drew about thirty teachers to her Carroll Street home with a drawing and guessing contest won by Miss Kittie Stevens. Banquet scenes featured J. M. Sheean, a Ga lena lawyer, as guest of honor among young bar members. Invitations issued for Coolidge Knowlton wedding on January 2. Bartlett and Read-Sullivan to wed January 17. Miss Helen H Birch pupils performed a recital at her West Street studio with several performers. Mr Sam Anderson of Terre Haute played a piano solo after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Barnes
Union Street
Carroll Street
Kittie Stevens
Miss Barnes
Galena
Savartis
Coolidge-Knowlton
F. R. Bartlett
Helen H. Birch
West Street
Ruth
Alice Hill
Margaret Gund
Gladys Gieger
Milicent Lake
Helen Adamson
Frankie Nute
Edith Bengston
Myrtle Clark
Jennie Botdorf
Edith Burrell
Jeannette Porter
Miss Birch
Sam Anderson
Terre Haute
Ind
Harpster's Candy Ad Promises Best Christmas Treats
An old advertisement extols Harpster's candy as pure and best for children at Christmas. It warns that Harpster's is four to make them sick and touts chocolate candy for 30 cents a box, positioning Christmas sweets as a post office block long past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpster’s
College Life Letters from a Freeport Student in Opertin
B Le Roy Latrip writes from Opertin about college life in his second year at a Midwestern school. He explains Y M C A duties, Sunday services, and supplying teachers, notes the shift from freshman toil to sophomore ease, and highlights oratory philosophy economics Greek co education and class leadership. He also mentions Thanksgiving with Prof and Mrs McGilvery, Lagron brothers advancing in Lorain and on the Nickel Plate, and plans to visit Freeport during holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opertin
Enrror Journal
Chicago Times-Herald
Columbus Press-Post
Apent
McKilvery
Cleveland City
Ornal
Gustave Lagron
Federal Steel Company
Lorain
South Lorain
Arthur Lagron
Cleveland
Buffalo
Illinois
Freeport
le Roy Latrip
Delay in Public Buildings Reflects Higher Costs
Washington dispatch reports no clear policy for new federal buildings this session. Representative Mercer notes pressure with about 100 bills, and costs may rise about 80 percent due to higher iron nails and materials. Supervising architect’s office faces disorganization as funds from last session suffice only for prior estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Congress
Washington
Mercer
Nebraska
Supervising
Uncle Sam
Republican Party
Freemasons elect officers for Freeport lodge
Freeport Chapter Royal Arch Masons elected officers last night and July installation by L. L. Munn. Named were High Priest J. M. Saucerman and other officers including Snyder, Jencks, Dorman, Lott, Howard, Wolf and Stewart. St Mary's Catholic Foresters No. 650 also elected officers and will install in two weeks with John Leary as Chief Ranger and James Darrah as Financial Secretary among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Royal Arch Masons
L. L. Munn
J. M. Saucerman
C. L. Snyder
W. C. Jencks
H. Dorman
W. W. Lott
T. W. Howard
C. C. Wolf
Tyler
K. L. Stewart
St. Mary’s Catholic Order of Foresters
John Leary
P. J. Fahey
Dr. Burns
John L. Snyder
James Darrah
Chas, McCarthy
H. Silk
M. Lane
al. Lichtenberger
United States Sxpress to Open Here Early Next Year
United States Sxpress plans to open around the first of the year with quarters in the Becker building being prepared. Joe Johnson named local agent, Sam Wagner chosen as clerk, and Frank Dorman in charge of the wagon. All three described as enterprising and efficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Becker
Joe Johnson
Sam Wagner
Frank Dorman
Lodge Elections Raise Officer Selections Tonight
Mystic Workers of the World Germania society and Women's Catholic Order of Foresters all plan officer elections this evening. The Columbus club also meets to elect officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Workers of the World
Germania Society
Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters
Columbus Club
Cantata Tonight at Baptist Church by Sunday School
A very pretty cantata will be rendered this evening at the Baptist church as the regular Christmas entertainment by the Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Discovered by a Woman Claims Cure with New Discovery
A North Carolina woman, Mrs. Luther Lutz, used Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption after seven years of illness and three months of severe coughing. She reports sleepless nights turned to relief after the first dose and two bottles left her absolutely cured. Trial bottles are offered free at Emert & Burrell’s drugstore with regular sizes 60 cents and one dollar, guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamnick & Co
Shelby, N.C
Emmert & Burrell
Millane Wins Verdict Against Stover Company in Railroad Case
The Millane vs Stover Manufacturing Co jury returned a 1050 dollar verdict for the boy's father after a five thousand dollar suit alleging death from negligence. The defense says the case will likely be appealed. Also opened against Illinois Central for damages in the O Brine death at Flansburg crossing. Witnesses include Emmarette Henderson and local residents. trial may last days. Beecham's Pills advertised for flatulence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millane
Stover Manufacturing Company
Stover
the Central
James P. Younger
James O’brine
Illinois Central Railroad
Emmarette Henderson
Flansburg
Erin Township
Eleroy
Illinois Central
Flansburg Crossing
O’brine
Illinois Central Railroad Company
J. M. Sheean
Judge Stearns
New Illinois Central agency appointments at Charter Grove
Fred Read, the yard master, is promoted to Charter Grove as agent, with Chas Sheets likely to succeed him. D L Hyde arrives as new Illinois Central agent, taking Metz’s post from Sioux Falls. Albert Michaels, a brakeman, loses his right hand thumb and fingers after a coupling accident near Rockford Mantel plant. treated at West Side by Dr Culhane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Read
Illinois Central
Charter Grove
Chas, Sheets
D. L. Hyde
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Mr. Hyde
Mr. Metz
The
Central
Brewster House
Albert Michaels
Tlinois Central
East Rockford Mantel Company
Rockford
Culhane
Syrup of Figs Endorsed for Gentle Laxative Help
The text notes that the Syrup of Figs improves little ones with a gentle laxative effect and that children enjoy it. It states the true remedy is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Locomotive Firemen HQ Fight Shifts to Cleveland Power
Peoria Journal notes strong push by Cleveland supporters to move the Locomotive Firemen headquarters from Peoria. Grand Master Sargent, Grand Secretary Arnold, and Editor Carter face a major battle to keep the organization in Peoria. Cleveland backers flood influential members with letters and push a buyout plan involving the whisky trust building as a permanent home. Peoria officials, including the mayor, consider influence and favors to aid Peoria’s case amid a rising civic stake. A drugstore ad for Rocky Mountain Tea ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Peoria
Peoria Journal
Sargent
Arnold
Carter
Whisky Trust
Important Cherry Camp MWA meeting initiates thirty candidates
An important Cherry camp M W A meeting is held this evening. Thirty candidates will be initiated during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Camp
J. T. Thornton to Present Holiday Jewelry Line in City Store
J T Thornton of H W Wheeler & Co New York will visit T H Hollister's jewelry store with a large sample line for Christmas shoppers to choose from. The event aims to showcase a wide range of gift options from a major wholesale house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Thornton
H. W. Wheeler & Co
New York City
T. H. Hollister
Pleating Services Offered by Derdonau on Short Notice
Golden Eagle Medallion coupons expire January 1. Derdonau advertises all kinds of pleating done quickly on short notice. Address and further details not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derdonau
Fountain pen sale by A W Ford & Son Jewelers
A. W. FORD & SON, Jewelers, advertise the best fountain pens on earth the perfect Swan and the Parker jointless and invite customers to call and see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan
Parker
A. W. Ford & Son, Jewelers
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