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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
5
Kingsley's Department Store announces a Christmas sale with deep discounts across dry goods, perfumery and silver wares. Handkerchiefs, pocket knives and gas inflated balls are offered at a fraction of regular prices, with items highlighted for early morning purchase. The store promotes a Mandolin Orchestra performance tonight and on Christmas Eve to accompany the shopping event.
The ad lists mixed candies at 5c per pound and other sweets at 10c per pound, Lowney's Chocolates 29c per pound, and extensive grocery deals. It also promotes 300 more pounds of stock, dried fruits, spices, canned raspberries, bulk coffee, tea, nuts, oysters, and crackers with notably low sale prices.
The Administration Council of the Department of Illinois G A R met at the Business Men's Club in Gallesburg to choose the encampment site. They voted to hold the event in the city on May 4, 5, and 6 provided railroad rates meet the one cent per mile requirement.
The Chicago Times Herald reports Representative Michael Stoskopf is virtually certain to win the Democratic nomination for speaker. Early leaders Free P. Morris Schwab and Farrell are fading as Stoskopf gains among Civic Federation attendees and country visitors. His past support of the gang attack in the last legislature is cited as a key voting boost.
In Rockford Illinois Alderman E Dunn announced as mayoral candidate on the license ticket and Willis M Kimball joined city clerk race. Mayor Brown favored for reelection potential on record of few tax increases and civic improvements. Other clerk candidates include Frank Hogland N P Nelson Joe Sig and EB Marcales. The contest is described as the hottest yet with early candidate declarations.
Illinois forecast calls for generally fair skies tonight and Friday. Northerly winds shift to variable directions as conditions ease.
Closing wheat and grain quotes for December and January futures appear with figures for oats pork lard ribs and corn. Onion stockyards market reports show cattle receipts and price ranges for stockers, mixed cattle, Texans and sheep with associated per head values and weights.
In Boston on December 24 a threatened strike of West End Street Railway workers occurred with about 3,500 drivers motormen and conductors affected as the public lines faced disruption.
Blue Island bank pendant to Calumet district suspends at noon after a run. Assignment made to Melville C Eames. Angels said to be 87669 and liabilities 68000. Bank closed for days of running on deposits and caution.
Six games last night left A. O. Knorr back in the lead in the Freeport club billiard tournament. Matches included Fexwel over Poling 70 to 53 and Poling over Knowlton 75 to 60, while Knorr defeated Barnes 60 to 39 and Lagron beat Collman 75 to 69. Woodmanse beat an opponent 75 to 63. The standing list follows.
Charles Rupp also known as Obert was captured at Monroe after helping Beverly steal chickens. He was shot in the foot by Officer Silk during escape, and later identified by Chief Root. The ball was located by X ray and extracted by Dr Poling. Both Beverly and Rupp likely face penitentiary time. additional notes include a Chicago death of Mrs Parmalee at 74.
Mrs. Margaret Purinton dies after years of paralysis and pain in Minneapolis. She formerly lived in Freeport, was born Margaret Bavilla Bogar in 1819, and was married to Judge George Purinton. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Wilcoxon and Mrs. Dodge, burial to take place in Freeport.
Christmas services at Embury church are canceled due to the pastor Rev Haight's critical illness. Dr Swing from Chicago, in consultation with Dr Arnold, reports the case grave. Haight suffers typhoid fever and heart trouble.
A box of fine cigars was received as a Christmas reminder from H J Moogh a well known druggist.
An old advertisement promotes Electric Bitter as a non stimulant remedy for bowels and kidneys. It claims the product acts as a tonic and alterative, aids digestion, and strengthens organs. Price is fifty cents per bottle at Emmert & Burrell's drug store. Also notes Prof. Miller’s return after a two year absence and a local music instruction offer at 190 Oak Street.
Turkeys and a $5 gold piece appear at Murphy and Wood’s event on Thursday night. Small bills noted among the crowd as sharper details emerge from McHenry’s venue.
In the Lodge room Royal Neighbors and the National Union elected officers for the coming year. Named are Oracle Mrs J Baymiller Vice Oracle Mrs D DeGon Recorder Mrs I Colin Banker Mrs Ei Grey Chancellor Mrs L L Hime Inside Sentinel Mrs E H Plasch Outside Sentinel Mrs O Hill Examining Physician Dr R L Friable Manager Mrs J Koehler Delegate Mrs D Dubs Alternate Mrs I Cohn National Union Freeport Council re elected old officers for the year.
Hoyt's A Bunch of Keys will be presented at Germania on Wednesday January 6. The satire features Ada Bothner as Teddy with new songs dances and medleys and a memorable hotel scene with Snaggs the loyal gentleman. The company is described as the strongest yet to stage this rattling entertainment.
Walton's advert invites shoppers to inspect a grand stock of holiday fabrics and winter goods. The 20 day sale features cloaks dress goods blankets flannels and special bargains at 104 and 106 Stephenson Street.
One mile of extra choice evergreen for interior decorations or wreaths offered at a very low price. Special prices available to churches and societies for large quantities. Also extra choice eastern holly at equally low prices. Dept. Sore. 12:14dtf.
A large supply of Lowney's chocolates in assorted flavors offered at 20 cents per pound. Fresh quality goods touted as none better, with Harpsteer's Confectionery Store located at 12-19d1.w.
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