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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1906

Page

7

Christmas Hand Bags and Dress Patterns Catalog

A holiday catalog lists silk waist patterns underskirts lace collars and dress patterns. It includes hose supporters bed spreads rugs and related sewing notions for seasonal wardrobe and home decor.

Farmers Institute Concludes With Domestic Science Focus

The Farmers Institute closed with an Indies’ day addressing domestic science. Mrs. Dunlap of Savoy spoke on food and health and urged bread making and new kitchen aids. Mrs. Shippy of Freeport outlined helpful influences shaping family life and education, stressing duty, imagination, and enduring values. Officers elected for the ladies department include President Lola Canfield and Vice President W. H. Hunt.

Farmers’ Institute H. M. Dunlap Savoy Lola Canfield Harlem Center W. H. Hunt Ridott G. W. Shippy Freeport Eltay Parks Fisher Delsarte Miss Richards Eleroy Clara Hunt Helen Bowers

Christmas Candy Shipment at Solt's Chocolate Shop

Local note announces a Christmas shipment of Plow's and Huyler's candies described as pure and delicious. The article mentions all samples are acceptable and available at Solt's Chocolate Shop.

Huyler Solt

Milk Wagon Breaks Down on Street Car Tracks

A milk wagon used by the Lieferman Brothers driven by William Franks broke an axle after the rear wheel on the right side caught in street car tracks at the corner of Chicago and Galena streets. The team was moving fast but no one was injured.

Lieferman Brothers William Franks Chicago Galena

Second Presbyterian Church Adjusts Lord's Supper Time

Attention of all Second Presbyterian Church members is called to the change in the time of celebrating the sacrament. The service will be observed next Sabbath morning instead of the first Sabbath in January. It is hoped every resident member will be present.

Second Presbyterian Church

Eagles to Install Officers at January Meeting

The Fraternal Order of Eagles held its last meeting of the year at Seitz ball. At the next meeting on the first Thursday in January, newly elected officers will be installed as preparations for the event are being arranged.

Eagles Order of Eagles Seitz

Special Car for Students Attends Illinois Central Train

A special car attached to the Illinois Central train carried young ladies from Sinsinawa college home for the holidays. The students aboard were en route to make holiday visits after the term.

Sinsinawa College Illinois Central

If I Were Santa I Would Gift Hollister Tea

A rugged ad style note by Joseph Emmert praising Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the greatest medicine in the world offered at 35 cents.

Santa Claus Hollister Joseph Emmert

Christmas Plume Gift Offer From M Summers

An old classified style note advertises a decorative plume as a Christmas gift from M Summers of 108 Stephenson St. Aimed at a young man’s sweetheart sister or wife, the message emphasizes the value of the plume as a thoughtful present. The tone imitates vintage local ads.

M. Summers Stephenson St

Domestic Textile Catalog Item List

A brief storefront list shows fabric goods and household items including lace curtains tapestry curtains carpets wrappers carpet sweepers umbrellas pillow tops and cords underwear. The fragment reflects a sale assortment likely from a department store or catalog page.

Forreston Man Expired Today

Louis Jacobs of Hayes and Kettle's livery received a message today that his father in Forreston has died at his former home. The elder Jacobs had been ill for some time but seemed improved yesterday before his condition worsened. He was a respected old gentleman in the Forreston community.

Drea G. W. Shippy Forreston Louis Jacobs Hayes & Kettle’s Jacobs

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as cure for nasal catarrh

Twenty years of nasal catarrh relief promised by W. L. Rawls of Bells Tennessee after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve on the sore inner nose. He claims swelling and soreness disappeared and did not return. Sold 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.

Tennessee W. L. Rawls Bells, Tenn Joseph Emmert J. B. Waterman Watertown Dr. King

Judge sustains demurrer in Stover Merrifield case

In circuit court Judge Farrand sustained the demurrer to twelve pleas in the Stover Merrifield case, argued yesterday. Jennie Garrell received a divorce from Herman Carrell on cruelty and driftage grounds. Court adjourned to Friday December 28 at 11 o'clock. Judge Farrand and court reporter Gossman returned to Dixon this morning. Verdict for $178 in Louise Machrile vs C Woehler ex. The jury was out six hours. The original claim of about $650 was reduced to $198 after Chicago attorney Fitch waived part of the claim. The dispute arose from an estate settlement.

Farrand Stover- Merrifield Jennie Garrell Herman Carrell Louise Machrile C. Woehler Fitch Chicago

St Catherine's Guild Serves Chicken Pie Supper Saturday

St Catherines Episcopal Church guild will serve a chicken pie supper Saturday December 22 from 6 to 8 pm in the vacant Huenkemeier store on Stephenson street. Menu includes mashed potatoes cabbage salad bread and butter currant jelly pickles. The notice also advertises a shooting match for poultry at George Hartman farm on Friday December 21.

St. Catherine’s Guild of the Episcopal Church Huenkemeier Stephenson Street George Hartman

Harpster's Offers Fancy Package Choice Candy

A fine line of fancy package choice candy can be had at Harpster's with a selection highlighted by quality confections and appealing presentation, inviting shoppers to sample and purchase the sweets.

Harpster’s

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