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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
2
Freeport social notes list residents returning to Chicago and others visiting from Beloit Rockford Peoria and Minnesota. Many travelers head to Aurora Chicago Rockford and Beloit for holidays with relatives and local hosts.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months with a rectal fistula. Doctors said only a costly operation could save him, but he cured himself using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It’s advertised as the surest pile cure and best salve, 25 cents a box, sold by Emmert & Burrell.
The advertisement proclaims Harpster's offers pure and good chocolate candy for 30 cents a pound for Christmas treats. It promises quality that won’t upset stomachs and invites shoppers to buy at the post office block location.
Judge Richard Yates of Jacksonville campaigned in Freeport for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. He toured multiple towns, praised by supporters, and announced hopes for Cook County backing while touring fifty-one counties. He previously served as Morgan County judge and Springfield internal revenue collector.
In a vivid showing of party support, several Chicago Republicans, personal friends of Judge Yates, urged him during the evening as he expressed confidence in his chances. The exchange highlighted the tenor of political backing during a pivotal moment for the judge.
The $5,000 O Brine heirs case against Illinois Central Railroad ended with a not guilty verdict after nearly eighteen hours of jury deliberation. Judge Stearns oversaw the trial. Judge Shaw released the jury and will resume Tuesday for chancery work. Other judgments awarded include Margaret Diehl versus J Stem for 360.07 and George Showalter versus Frank E Showalter for 625.20. Beechams Pills advertised.
Bertha Irene Kurtz and Chas L. Lapp wed at the Davis home of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Kurtz in Davis Illinois. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Bartholomew of the Lutheran church in a quiet gathering of relatives and close friends. Attendees included Isaac Lapp and family from the groom’s side and several Lapp and Winters relatives, with many valuable gifts conveyed to the couple.
Ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for the blues from Emmert & Burrell druggists. The copy urges a bad liver and mood improvement with the product.
County offices close for Christmas and New Year. Second Presbyterian Sabbath School conducts final rehearsal tonight at 7 30. Entertainment scheduled for tomorrow night at 7 80. Freeport College of Commerce closes fall term amid its most prosperous session, with enrollment exceeding prior years and strong winter term demand starting January 2.
The passage notes that syrup of figs improves children when a mild laxative is needed and praises its pleasant taste. It attributes the true remedy to the California Fig Syrup Co. It also mentions Freeport merchants reporting big trade today and predicting record holiday sales if tomorrow's weather stays favorable.
A Shelby NC notice reports Mrs. Luther Lutz endured seven years of illness with severe coughing and insomnia. After using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption she slept through the night and, with two bottles, is described as absolutely cured. Trial bottles offered free at Emmert Burrell’s drugstore. regular sizes 60 cents and one dollar, guaranteed.
George Ivey, returning from Chicago, deftly fends off two smooth con men who пытались play on his wealth posing as Freeport residents. The incident ends with Ivey revealing he is in the lefthanded monkey wrench business and walking away to his train. The tale, recounted by the Galena Gazette, blends humor with streetwise caution.
A. L. Gincert lists pipes and cigars by the box at 60 Stephenson Street. The fragment mentions a specific address and product type without clear date or broader context.
Mrs R Day of Brodhead Wisconsin staying with cousin Orin Crocker at 105 Van Buren Street reports dramatic relief from a six year rheumatism battle after five weeks of magnetic treatments by Gregory and Gregory in Freeport Illinois. She says she can walk eight blocks daily, sleeps well, eats heartily, and her nervousness and eyesight have improved, calling the work honorable and successful.
The Russian government directs court officials to receive instruction in Oriental languages. In Massachusetts 87 thousand of 1.1 million working people are employed on Sundays. Britain has chartered 109 vessels to transport troops. A Parisian sculptor travels northwest to model clay American Indians for the coming world fair.
For a few days only at J H MacCrea we offer fresh eggs at 16c per dozen and Argo bulk starch at 3c per pound. Fresh oatmeal 2 1/2c per pound. Full line of naval seedlings Florida oranges bananas pears Concord Maligna and California grapes New York apples green onions radishes celery lettuce tomatoes sweet potatoes and more. Nut meats fancy prunes raisins candied fruit and citrus peels also available.
Local meat market advertises the finest selection in the city. Dressed Ducks geese and chickens are available along with blue points lobsters shrimp and venison. Dressed turkeys are available Ib.
The agency holds exclusive rights for Winslow Rand Watsons Famous Boston Coffees Curtice Bros Blue Label canned fruits and vegetables Gordon Dilsworths Table Delicacies. The deal covers distribution and promotion across select markets.
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