21 Dec 1888
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1888
Page
1
A bustling list of city notes from Freeport Illinois includes updates on illnesses and social visits, shop and calendar notices, and local society happenings. Mentions of Rev A S Miller, Messrs Lerch and Gund, Mrs Satterley and Miss Passmore among others provide a snapshot of daily life and nearby travel, weather outlook, and holiday preparations.
Yonry Mays, of near Volo, died after attempting to alight from a GC 13 train at Savanna Milwaukee crossing. The head was severed and remains removed to Hose House No 2. Brakeman reported the incident as the train gained speed.
Royal Adelpinia Freeport Canclava No 87 Toya Adelphia elected officers for the ensuing year Past Commander J N Roland Commander Frank Lohr Vice Commander Fr J Garton Assistant Commander W J McCann Secretary W H Blosser Collector L A Brigham Treasurer Dr Manse Trusten J 17 Wilson.jpg also Winnebago Tribe Bel Man elected officers for the year Sacham Wil Cronkrite Senior Sagamore Eugene Browne Junior Sagamore W I Bookman K of W W H Holland G of R Geo I Tandy Medical Examiner Dr J H Shanty Trustees MUL Oettinger Exchequer Lodge No 97 I and A M elected officers N M William Larpater SW Dr J Poly T W Fred Machtameier Treasurer M Hettinger Secretary C P Norris
Circuit Court proceedings list She Shaety vs Baker for 2 o'clock this afternoon. Garvey Watson breach of promise suit to follow later in term. Judge Cartwright to adjourn court tomorrow until January 7 1889. John Niesman against Rock Ban Township Highway Commissioners now on trial claims May 3 wagon collision caused fractured arm due to high road stone. Plaintiff seeks 3000 damages represented by J A Crain with Judge J O Hyde presiding.
Beloit celebrates the semi centennial of the Methodist Episcopal church with the first Beloit society dating from December 27, 1838. Founders Leander Walker and Nathan Jewett organized five members as part of the Rockford circuit in the Chicago district under early conference structures.
A garden of thanks extends sincere sympathy to the family of the late Dr OB Wright and lists relatives. A warning against threatening letters is issued, and an ad promotes Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup and Laxador. The First National Bank of Seopart holds its stockholders meeting on January 8, 1884, at its banking office, with cashier A J Barsminor.presence noted.
James Duncan recalls enlistment in Company A in 1861, service through 1865, then whaling voyages across Atlantic and Indian Oceans. He describes encounters in Johanna and Madagascar, sugar production on Sultan Abdallah’s island, Queen of Madagascar, travels to Zanzibar, Lake Victoria, Dr. Livingstone, and stops in Melbourne New Zealand Fiji China Japan and other ports before returning to America. He signs off as a veteran sharing adventures for the Journal readers.
A Rockford Register note warns of a prevalent confidence man in the area. A short, thick-set German visited Pecatoniga to push a Ridott saloon purchase and beer delivery, then bought cigars with forged funds. The hoax extended to a railroad agent in Ridott with a false cattle shipment claim.
An editorial excerpt argues that marriage should be for healthy, mature individuals. It cites physical culture and governmentally enforced training as keys to strong offspring, referencing Spartan ideals and urging proper exercise to prevent infirmities that hinder marriage readiness.
A Christmas entertainment for Baptist Sunday School scholars at Germania Hall next Wednesday evening December 2 features the cantata The Waits Christmas in its third annual showing with enhanced choruses. The program also includes A Land of Noa performed by the wee Hutle children chorus. Admission is 10 cents for non students with tickets reservable at Moogk's drug store after 9 am Saturday for 10 cents extra. Gift items at I Rams Jewelry Store include oxidized silver, dainty scarfs, gold pens, pocket knives, and other affordable articles.
The note lists multiple merchants and offers in Freeport including Brubaker’s candy store boasting the largest fresh stock of candy and complete church Christmas tree supplies. Also advertised are saddlery at Sign of the Moral and a range of holiday goods from Moore & Grin and C. B. Sweet with suggestions for gift purchases.
Residents celebrate Everett Pianca and a local music shop memory at the former Rapr’s store, recalling the cheerful performances and the era of Sweet Music in the neighborhood.
Moré presents exquisite goods received today featuring latest gold and silver novelties. Oxidized silver items for ladies and gentlemen offered at affordable prices. Moore & Grill, Bruce Millinery, and F Y W Rabe's Jewelry advertise sales and stock, with previews and stock set aside for wise shoppers.
An old untitled promotional passage praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and liver stimulant. It claims the remedy cures sluggishness and disease symptoms, restoring health and vitality, and urges readers to buy from druggists.
A local ad notes a special sale at the 99a Store offering albums at 25e each. The promotion runs through Christmas, with a playful reference to a gale and a nod to the Boston Candy Factory.
Advertises I. H. Rage Jeweler as a trusted source for women’s gifts with honest prices. Encourages readers to call for help selecting a present for sisters or others and promises reliable quality.
An ad for Ooze men s fine slippers invites readers to inspect the new line with prices highlighted as favorable. The notice notes the page closes on Christmas day, and references Boxner & Son in St Stephenson but the exact location appears garbled.
Subscribers are urged to report any failure or omission in newspaper delivery promptly. The publisher requests notification of every missed delivery to spare no effort in ensuring careful delivery to all subscribers.
Great bargains in holiday goods featuring a wide assortment of furniture and quality items. Visit D Kuehner at the Galena Street and Galena Avenue location to compare prices and selections before buying.
The 99c store advertises elegant watches and latent editions of family Bibles. It lists a 4860 book for $11.00 and several choice pieces, including silverware, as Christmas presents at SWEET.
D E Adamson is listed as fresco painter sign writer paper hanger and general decorator with office and shop under Chamberlin's store Fry s block Freeport Tl Clete.
Less than cost sale of millinery goods advertised by Miss M. E. Bordner at F. J. Rabe's Jewelry Store. Promises more pretty items than in former years as customers praise the lovely hats and accessories. Sale begins Monday December 17 with a great selection offered at reduced prices.
Rabe's Jewelry Store offers a fine line of forks knives fruit knives and razors along with a large pocket knife assortment. Dirksen's crockery store showcases boys sleds and coasters recently received. They will be sold cheap. NoveBdewee.
We Do Not Want the Earth invites Freeport and Stephenson County residents to visit Moonn and Gets for a vast selection of holiday goods showcased in a seasonal display. The ad emphasizes wide inventory and local shopping appeal.
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