Fragmentary local notes mix of people events and deaths
A collage of short items mentions residents in transit and at home. Horses injured by a sliver, purchases of gold water raffled by Ed Brown, Hart family in Arizona en route to California, Miss Verna Kloster receiving a piano, Trotter visiting and preaching, Mrs. Collier at Bolton, the Page family visiting, Christmas events planned, Johnny Leibenstine shot and buried, Howard Barnes recovering in Freeport, a new water pump valve, and lodge installations scheduled for December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teesday Sfahaodi
Henry
Albhater
Ed Brown
George
Hart
Permelid Hart
Arizona
California
Verna Kloster
Hetbruck
Mal Trotter
Chicago
Trotter
M.B
James. Collier
Bolton
Charles Page
Daugster
Mitchell
Henry Brinkmeyer
Tri Ubtque
Henry Campmeier
Johnny. Leibenstine
M. ‘Be
Immer
Baker
Theemains
Pearl Lodge A. F
A. M
O. E. Swill
Ice storm grips Batnerville with frozen trees and fences
From Our Own Correspondent Batnerville Dec 19 reports an ice storm coating trees fences and outdoor surfaces. Social notes mention Henry Dikkers improving, Mrs I Holmes visiting Frisbie family, and Woodmen delegations from Florence and Baileyville camps. Weddings include Wm Dikkers with Martha Frei, and John Schrader with Mable Meyers. Also holiday sales by A A Gieger and Florence Frisbie’s Christmas plans. Weather also notes ice harvest for summer cooling and Christmas wishes to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batnerville
Henry Dikkers
Mra. I. Holmes
Shannon
C. G. Frisbie
Mt. Morris
Florence Camp
Baileyville Camp
Wm. Dikkers
Martha Frei
Forreston
Dikkers
John Schrader
Mable Meyers
A. A. Gieger
Florence Frisbie
Mt. Carroll
Wm. Krause
Russell
Kansas
Journal
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve banner ad claims cures for skin issues
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and promises piles cure or money refunded. It notes price 25 cents per box and sales by Emmert & Burre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Emmert & Burre
Same Fare to New York via Washington
On and after Christmas 1898 tickets sold via Pennsylvania Short Lines to Philadelphia and New York may be used for a 10 day stop over at Washington D C at the same fares as direct tickets. Short Line trains to Washington depart Chicago Union Station daily at 10 30 am 3 00 pm 5 30 pm 8 15 pm and 11 30 pm. For full information apply to H R Dering A G P Agt 248 South Clark Street Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Short
Philadelphia
New York
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania System
Pennsylvania
Washington
Chicago Union Station
H. R. Dering
A. G. P. Agt
South
Clark Street
Chicago
Beechams pills promote health in nursing mothers
The advertisement claims Beecham's pills aid nursing mothers by alleviating stomach upset wind colic and constipation in infants and mothers. It touts gentle prompt action and safety for prolonged use while promising improved appetite digestion and overall health with no habit formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
Maro the Magician Tricks English Tourists on Boat
On a Columbia River steamer Maro the magician entertained English and Canadian tourists. He borrowed an English MP's watch, claiming he would throw it overboard, then retrieved it via a staged fishing trick. The watch later reappeared, with the owner approving the illusion. Three months hence a scarf pin was sent as a souvenir of the experiment. Y.M.C.A auditorium, Friday evening, Dec 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maro
Bryce Wilmott
Marc
Paris
M. P
Bennett
Y.M.C.A
Dee
Bethesda Nature's Own Specific Miracle Cure Ad
Bethesda Nature's Own Specific for kidney diseases acts quickly and lasts. Prescribed by hundreds of physicians and claimed to cure Bright's Disease and similar afflictions. Thousands have been cured with a few bottles. Send for information and a cure booklet. Sold only in sealed half gallon bottles by druggists. A M Jones President Bethesda Mineral Springs Co Waukesha Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda
Nature
Bright
A. M. Jones
Bethesda Mineral Springs Co
Waukesha
Wis
McNeill damage suit against city and Fran z estate to go to jury
As court nears adjournment this evening the McNeill case heads to the jury after taxing testimony. Police and witnesses testified McNeill was drunk and that Mrs McNeill worked to pay his fine. Crain rebuttal presented McNeill as a hard worker and noted a railing defect. Judge Shaw plans to finish jury trials this week and discharge the jury, with next week set for Miller divorce and other chancery matters.
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McNeill
Franz
Crain
A. E. Hawke
Mr. Crain
Shaw
Miller
Markets Report from Cupaco and Freeport Board of Trade
Cupaco market closes with May wheat around 68 cents, corn and oats steady, pork and lard firm. Freeport market reports hogs 28,000 head, cattle 6,000 with best beef up, sheep steady. Chicago and Northwestern receipts detailed. primary receipts show wheat and corn shipments. Book cases and furniture offered at rock bottom prices at Wn. Koenia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupaco
Board of Trade
P . Cuaicano
Freeport Board OF Trade
Schwartz, Dupee & Co
M.be, McHenry
Liverpool
Chicago
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Koenia
Ripott Correspondent Notes Local Happenings
Mary Hunt daughter of Wm Hunt was buried at Ripott Center Saturday afternoon Rev Dunn of Freeport conducted services. J E Hollister of Pecatonica tended lumber interests here. James Tarbert of Pecatonica visited Ridott friends. Chas Rohkar Sr rode to Freeport Friday. Mr and Mrs Surrick hosted a fine entertainment Saturday. Rev Hill preached at Free Methodist church Sunday. Evangelical church on state road will begin meetings Dec 27. C Neuman pastor Mrs Chas McGilligan Sr visiting Freeport. Homer Niles of Freeport called on friends. Mrs Stockberger of Pecatonica visited her parents H P Waters and wife. Mrs Clara McCracken ill. Tra Allen and wife spent Sunday at Rock City with Mr Allen’s parents. Grand line of Christmas pith 8 Wu Kornia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riport
Mary Hunt
Wm. Hunt
Ripott Center
Rev. Dunn
Freeport
J. E. Hollister
Pecatonica
James Tarbert
Ridott
Chas. Rohkar
Oldest Jo Daviess county resident dies after 100 years
Mrs. Mary Quick, reputedly Jo Daviess oldest resident, died yesterday. Born in Ireland a century ago, she came to Galena in 1884 and lived there ever since. Surviving are three sons and two daughters. The report also notes county developments and local notices including electric railroad financing and community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Quick
Jo Daviess County
Ireland
Galena
Carroll County
Uyeloe
Unclear purchase notice from partial ad text
Fragmentary OCR note offers no clear action, date, party, or entity. It mentions not revealing stock levels or fulfillment status, leaving the buyer with insufficient details about availability or terms.
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Baileyville
Kornia
Ayer
Boyer
Rockford
Cherry Valley
Harry Keister
I. C
Apple River
Rock River Valley Electric Railroad
Nelson
Oregon
Emmert & Burrell’s
B. A. Arnold
van Brocklin
Henry Leibergezelle
Emmert & Burrell
Burrell
Burrell’s
Oak
Samuel Metz
Nebraska
Creamery Company
E. R. Bender
Sam Frank
Cedarville
He Creamery Company
W. E. Stackpole
South Wayne
Opera House
Ibl
Grand Opera House
Frohman
Moogk’s
Schoeffel & Brockhausen
Galena Street
Santa Claus
Eall
Gunther
Micraout
Andy
Price
Boston
Ladies’ Mandolin Club
Schoeffel
Brockhausen
Eliza Rove
Ouriana
Curtoura
Wilder St. P
Angie
Bates
Potren Fh. & Cg, Corh
A.w.ford&son
Jewelers
THE
Blust
A. J. Karcher
Schulz
Lidtl
Newt
Jy Nagle
Prin
Blast Bldg
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