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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1898
Page
5
The governor declares that Virginia must stand firm against diluting duties as the state risks becoming the sole Southern arena where Black athletes can compete. He argues delaying action would erase the “negro question” from Southern and American politics, implying political gain from such a shift.
A mosaic of social chatter and opinions unfolds from a church faction clash to a nostalgic history of Britain’s colonial rule. The piece contrasts domestic squabbles, matchmaking quips, and a sweeping reflection on Lord Bute and imperial expansion.
A poetic speaker lists endless desires from daily bread and fine food to luxury clothing and jewelry. He yearns for a wife of virtue and beauty to share life, and imagines progeny as fortune grows, while time and wealth continue their march.
The poem reflects John Quincy Adams on ideal life. He seeks personal virtue, loyal friendship, duty to country, and honest praise. He desires freedom from flattery, steadfast support in adversity, and a legacy of service. The passage ends with faith in God at life’s end.
The Trinity Church choir presents a Sunday evening special musical program sung by twelve voices. The program includes Sing, O Sing, a Lord, Behold, I Bring, and Hark the Herald Angels, with performances by Evans, Danks, McPhail, Rosecrans, Ashford, and Tonn among others.
The jury today returned a verdict for Lohr for 170.50 in the case Lohr versus Ritzman. James Burns, Charles Burns and Wm Shaunnessy, convicted of receiving stolen goods from a Northwestern car, were sentenced by Judge Shaw with Sheriff Fox ordered to Joliet within fifteen days. In Hiram Waltz versus T A Wilcoxon, judgment for 3703.56 was entered for Waltz. Eckert and McDonald represented him. Court adjourned by Judge Shaw until Tuesday at 1 30 P M.
Charles Young aged 73, longtime resident of Lancaster township, died last night at his son Henry's Spring street home from cancer. Survived by wife and seven children. Funeral Monday at 11:80 a.m. from residence and 2 p.m. at German Lutheran church. Emmert & Burrell promote Rocky Mountain Tea as health and prosperity.
The notice lists Henry Blume’s youngest son and Mrs. Wm. Brown among the afflicted and praises Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy. The ad, from Emmert & Burrell, claims the product is a woman’s best friend at 85 cents.
Christmas joy fills Freeport as shops close Monday for a legal holiday while families plan reunions and parties. merchants report strong gift purchases and churches host exercises. Amity society distributes food baskets. weddings and dances color the season. post office and banks observe holiday with limited service. public gatherings and school events celebrate the day.
Stephen A Douglas Encampment No 100 elected officers Friday night P G Ulrich H P Jacob Kerch Jr S W Jacob Pfender J W Johannes Wirth Treas Jacob Molter Scribe H Kirchhaeffer Repr to Gr E J Erfert Trustees J Erfert D B Schulte Jacob Maurer Ph Arno H B Hawke The funeral of the late Charles Walbaum will be held from the family residence in Florence township Sunday afternoon at 2 30 oclock.
County Clerk Held issues licenses to Frank Siemens and Mary Marieni of Silver Creek township, and to Isaac Hoffman and Marie L. Smart of Freeport, expanding local nuptial formalities.
Managers plan to limit to six tickets per person unless subscribers exceed six, then full subscribed amount allowed. Reservations occur at Moogk's drug store with numbers handed out at 7:15 and tickets at 7:30.
Ice at the park is in fine condition for skating. Geo Snyder will smoke the long cigar at Gilberts tonight. Pred David an Illinois Central brakeman had his hand severely crushed at La Salle yesterday. G A R posts of Freeport invited to attend a Chicago memorial hall dedication on Dec. George Barnard family lost all in a Chicago fire. Howe former Freeport citizen now in Chicago lost one of his hands. Epworth league services at First M E church Sunday evening will be of unusual interest led by Miss Jennie Huenkemeier with Miss Martha Kennedy singing a Christmas solo.
Read about the Christmas exercises planned by several churches. First M. E. Sunday School hosts a Monday program with a tree and gifts, featuring songs, recitations, solos, and class exercises. St. Joseph's and Embury churches present masses, vespers, and musical offerings. The Oak Street Evangelical and First Presbyterian programs include choirs, solos, recitations, and diverse processions.
A long list of people travels to Freeport and nearby towns to spend Christmas. Chicago, Warren, Mt. Morris, Galena, Savanna, Monroe, Ottawa, Rockford, Austin, Dubuque, Jonesville, and other places are cited as home or travel origins. Notables include M. E. McHenry, Isabel Wright, Mrs. Partridge, Joe Bixler, Miss Pelck, Geo Appel, John Becker, Miss Emma Schaefer, and Prof Miller among many others.
A garnet and gold pin belonging to Ost A was left at the residence of A C Best. A reward is offered for its return.
A crowded week of Christmas services across Evangelical, Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Listings include Oak Street Evangelical with sermons at 10:30 am and 7:80 pm, Sunday school, and Epworth League. Brinity Un Malted Evangelical with morning sermon and evening choir recital. Salem Evangelical with Christmas festival Monday at 7:30 and Lord's Supper in morning. First Baptist with noon Sunday school and 6:30 pm Ros. Second Presbyterian minister McCaughtry with Bethlehem theme morning and Hallowed Birthday in evening. First Methodist Episcopal with 9:30 am and 6:30 pm meetings. United Brethren and Free Methodist notices. college update on Freeport College of Commerce reopening January 3.
A health note links facial appearance to organ health, claiming bilious, dyspeptic, or pinched looks signal liver, stomach, or kidney issues. It promotes Electric Bitters as a direct stomach liver and kidney tonic to purify blood, cure pimples and blotches, and improve complexion. Sold at Emmert & Burrell's drug store for 60 cents a bottle.
This afternoon and evening the Boston store offers all sterling silver at 50 cents on the dollar. A bargain hunter’s chance with a fine selection of rockers, wagons, and other holiday items. Burrell’s offers flour at 95¢ a sack and fine steel ranges. Weiss & Co promote their doll cabs and go carts, with cheap goods from Koenig in New York.
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