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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1896
Page
5
A holiday promotion promises a memorable pre Christmas shopping day with the Mandolin Orchestra performing tonight and on Christmas Eve. The dry goods department touts a 600 sample handkerchief sale at 0c, perfumes at deep discounts, silver plated wares, pocket knives, balls, juvenile books, and evergreen wreathing all offered at sharp prices while supplies last.
A wide sale lists stick candy at 6c and 7c per pound, mixed candy at 10c for 7c per 1b, caramels 6c per pound, and Lowney's Chocolates at 20c per pound. Navy beans, raisins, currants, and imported Malaga raisins appear with varied prices. Fresh oysters 19c quart, crackers 4 lbs for 25c, coffee 25c per 25c bulk, tea 27c per 1/2 lb, and flour White Satin praised as king of flours.
Ennenga and Wagners at 107 Galen St touts mufflers ties suspenders gloves mittens boy s mittens umbrellas handkerchiefs cardian jacket sweaters caps shirts cuff buttons watch charms with a free 1897 calendar for every buyer.
Leadville Colorado dispatch reports Patrick Carney, a union miner, shot and killed at his doorstep around 3:00 a.m. by four Missourians who were non union men. His wife and he had just returned from Christmas celebrations. Soldiers pursued and arrested the four suspects. authorities fear possible unrest.
Illinois forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with slight temperature changes and variable winds. Washington reports talks between National Bank of Illinois directors and the Comptroller Eckles about reopening the bank. no decisive action yet but a probable first dividend of fifty percent on claims proved soon.
Alfred Holt alias Alexander, Black, murderer of Policeman White, was taken from Owensboro jail by a mob at 2 30 this morning and hanged to a tree in the courthouse yard. Holt had been brought from Louisville for safekeeping a few days earlier.
A man calling himself Tom Mc Donald from New York was arrested at Gillian near Marshall on suspicion of belonging to a gang linked to the express car robbery on the Alton road at Blue Cat Wednesday night. He had money but would not reveal its source.
Christopher Shira was found dying in the railroad yards and died later after a bloodstained hickory club was found nearby. Authorities treat the case as murder with the evidence pointing to foul play in Kewanee Illinois.
Port land Maine report of a large unknown three masted schooner deeply laden ashore on Alden's rock. Tugs and a lifeboat crew have been sent to assist the vessel and its crew.
Daily Drover's Journal quotation summary shows cattle at 15 000 dull to fair with steer prices 3 1 2 to 6 15, hog receipts 14 000 higher with packers bids 3 05 to 3 45, sheep 5 000 steady natives 2 25 to 2 75 western 3 00 to 3 50 lambs 3 25 to 5 00.
At a Port Elizabeth banquet Cecil Rhodes declared his public life not ended and vowed to stay in Parliament until ousted. He argued Cape Colony must dominate south of Central Africa, favored tariff assimilation over peoples, and urged closer union with South African communities. He recalled negotiating with Charles Stewart Parnell on colonial representation at Westminster.
An advertisement pitches Ely's Cream Balm as a popular cure for catarrh and hay fever. It claims strong relief after using two bottles and lists Ely Brothers of New York City as the supplier, with customer testimonial from Clarke of Shawmut Avenue.
A crowded list of visitors and locals from Chicago, Sterling, Tama City, Ackley, Rockford, Belvidere, and Freeport gather for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Notable entries include J W Hyde leaving Chicago, Edward Smythe home for holidays, Rev W A Haight ill, Eliza beth Pontius funeral, and the University of Chicago Glee and Mandolin Club concert led by manager and composer Mr Lozier.
Freeport listings show multiple denominations with weekly and revival services. Trinity, Grace Episcopal, Baptist, First Presbyterian, Oak Street, Salem Evangelical, First M E, Second Presbyterian, Embury M and E, and Epworth League events across morning and evening services plus Sunday schools and special Christmas content.
The Red Men organization Winneshiek Tribe No 31 elected officers at a Christmas meeting. Names listed include Douglas Pattison and S J A Poling as members, with John Young and Daniel Bo as other officers, plus Henry Goez and Dr. O U Kohera serving in medical and trustee roles.
Mr and Mrs J O Scott will host a party at their home this evening in honor of Miss Emily Townsend and Edward Townsend of DeWitt Iowa who plan to return to their home next Monday.
Katharine DeForest of this city, sister of R F DeForest, is named head of the art and music department at Harper’s Weekly in addition to her weekly Bazaar letter.
An ad proclaims Electric Litter s as a non intoxicating bowel regulator for the elderly. It claims tonic effects, mild stomach and bowel action, and improved energy, marketed by Emmert & Burrell at fifty cents per bottle.
Classified note offers furnished rooms with heat and bath near Catholic churches. Mentions office reference and contact details, though text is fragmented and unclear.
Knorrs Good Scors dominates the billiard tournament as winter play begins. The article notes strong performances by Knorr and rivals, highlighting precise breaks and strategic safety play shaping early standings.
The article notes Prof Miller has spent two years tending to business and building goodwill. He travels east and is expected back on January 4, a Saturday. Many who have dealt with chronic disease benefit from his sensible treatment and can celebrate Christmas in good health, a hard earned blessing.
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