Social World Highlighting Numerous Local Parties and Dances
The week featured a Madam Seton charity ball at St Marys Hall with large attendance, plus numerous private entertainments at North Galena Avenue, Empire Street, and Lexington cl ujbs. Attending groups included the Go-home-early club and Eminent Ladies of Martha Washington, with prizes awarded in whist and a midwinter Lexington club dance planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Seton Society
St. Mary’s Church
Gibler
Cora and
Grace
North
Galena Avenue
Burton Figeley
Kittie Stevens
Mr. Shaible
Mary Stover
Joseph Matter
Empire Street
Eugene Matter
DeKalb
Maynard’s Hall
Knights of the Globe Hall
Martha Washington Garrison
Knights of the Globe Home
Savanna Times Fights Parcels Post Plan Threat to Local Merchants
The Savanna Times protests a proposed cheap postage for parcel post, arguing it would destroy small town merchants by letting large city stores ship nationwide at below cost, funded by taxpayers. It urges protecting local business and demanding each firm cover its own delivery costs. Burdock Blood Bitters ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Savanna Times
Papal Decree of Holy Year Acknowledged by Address
The document outlines Pope Leo XIII’s decree for the Holy Year observance and calls for sanctifying the night of December 31, 1900. It signals an international commemoration framework and churchwide participation to mark the annual jubilee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittee
Leo XIII
International Com
Local notes from Exneroy and Lena area December events
From Our Own Correspondent Exneroy December reports a Standard Oil wagon visit, visits by residents to Lena and Freeport, Warren Babbett’s death and funeral, Knights of the Globe activities, hospital and rail news, milk deliveries varying by creamery schedule, Christmas events at U B Sunday school, illness notes including typhoid, and farm accidents with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exneroy
Standard Oil Company
Lena
Young Gates
Sister
Stockton
Ed. Auman
William Smallwood
Freeport
Warren Babbett
Monroe Moore
Apple River
F. H. Biesemeier
O’brien
Buffington
Durand
Knights of the Globe
Eleroy
Lena Lodge
John Guyer
Fred Bacon
B. W. Harris
Leonard Ghum
Mary Hogan
U. B
F. D. Smallwood
I. C
Salter
John Stocks
Grandma Stocks
Harry Stocks
Champaign
Ed Allman
Stock Creamery
J. Harris
Grand Excursion to Old Mexico via Chicago and Northwestern
Grand excursion leaves Chicago Tuesday January 30 1900 under Mr J Grafton experienced excursion manager. Whole trip in special train with dining car includes Mardi Gras at New Orleans and key Old Mexico sights. tickets cover all expenses. Limited spaces. secure early. For pamphlets contact Chicago and Northwestern Ry agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mexico
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
J. Grafton
New Orleans
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Stephenson County Supervisors Admit Bridges Report
An adjourned December 12 1899 session in Freeport Stephenson County reviews Lancaster Dakota and Florence bridge projects. The Lancaster three bridges cost 1200 dollars with half paid by the county. The Dakota two bridges cost 736 dollars with half paid by the county and by Lancaster town officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Stephenson County
Windis
Court House
Fréeport
Jefferson
Commissioners of Highways
Lancaster
Massillion Bridge Co
Massillion
Ohio
eHl
Massillion Bridge
Hirhways
L. Crotzer
W. H. Flickinger
C. H. Meyer
LL. Crotzer
Flickinger
Taggart
Molter
Committee On Sheriff's
Price
State of
Illinois
J. M. Fox
J. B. McCool
Creer
Maggie Waller
Csessereererses
LTGB
Moses Wilson
Elgin
Miss Wahler
Freeport
Western Union Tel. Co
Mossazes
S. J. Carter
L. W. Andrews
Grand Jury
J. WH
Mepeks
Ira Miller
Adol?ph Dammeiler
Cronkrite
Committee On Poor and Poor Farm
Crotzer
Schradermaeyer
State of Illinois
Finois
Circuit Court
Dune
Etter
H. W. Bolender
James Musser
H. D. Price
T. Cronemiller
W. W. Etzler
L. Dieckes
Musler
Tos
Cronemiller
W. W. Bvrzien
Howard Price
L. Dickes
M. D. Clinton
Schradermeyer
R. W. Burton
Adolph,dammeier
Harry C
Knaurr
E. L
Cronxbrig
Sprague
Dac
I. Ae
J. H. Medeko
Adolph Dammerer
John H. Menukr
Adolph Dammeier
Ira Minever
Dakota
Miller
Wrought Iron Bridge Co
John Sprague
Joan Sprague
E. L. Cronk Rire
Sehrademo
Rock Run
Oscar Knudson
Charles Shelp
W. W. Harpster
Fred Kunz
Jol Rottorf
F. Chas
Donohue
Harlem
John Springman
Erin Harvey Heitter
Kent Wim. McGurk
West Point
Peter Saize
Chas. Derr
Waddaims
Wm. Wait. Buckeye
Chester A. Ermold
Cooper
Florence
Wronehtron Bridge Company
Canton
Committee On
Dammeier
Ilinois
Stephenson
Board
Sal
Sarercess Voesgssteeid
John W. Porter
W. M. Schlott
Cerescs
Wilbur. Lumber Co
M. L. Parker
Oimgos
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Sidtghinses
Sibensranstapens
Edward Bengston
B. L. Cronkrite
W. J. Roitzell
Ritchie & Lukerman
H. J. Porter
Snc
John Wareham
R. Evans
Daa Hanee
Hackett Hdw
Alex Grier
Don Norcet
J. Cunningham
Art Ritchie
New Discovery Cures Cough Says Annie Springer
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia credits Dr Kings New Discovery for a long lingering cough. She reports chest pain relief and better sleep praising the throat chest and lung remedy. Trial bottles free at Emmett Burrells drug store with price 50 cents to 1 dollar. Governor Stone comment on homestead deeds appears in passing. Local notices mention Dr Kings ointment and Japanese publications in major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Springer
Howard St
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Emmett & Burrell
Electric Bitters credited with saving a life in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia man narrates a near fatal ailment cured by Electric Bitters after three doctors gave up. He reports rapid improvement after one bottle and three weeks of use, claiming the remedy saved his life. Adverts nearby promote 50 cent price and drugstore availability. References to hats, baby bonnets, and a college winter session follow in the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Emmert & Burrell
Great Inventory Sale Cuts Across Grocery Prices This Week
Local store advertises limited time deals on crackers syrup eggs beans and spices. Prices include 34c per lb crackers 25c quart maple syrup 17c a dozen eggs and 7c a can packed vegetables plus 9c tomato catsup and 8c 38‑lb beans. Also features coffee raisins honey and chocolate at promotional rates with broad assortment of canned goods and fresh produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Marvel
Mystic
Boston
California
Walter Baker
Jardenieres
Selectrom
Community Market Ad Sells Fresh Produce and Eggs
We offer fresty eggs at 16c per dozen and Argo bulk starch at 3c per pound. Fresh oatmeal 2c per pound. Also a full line of Nae val seedlings and Florida oranges bananas pears corn, Maligna and California grapes. New York apples green onions radishes crockery lettuce tomatoes and sweet potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
California
New York
Exclusive agency for Curtice Bros and Blue Label Fruits
The announcement confirms exclusive agency rights for Curtice Bros, Blue Label Canned Fruits and Vegetables, and Gordon & Dilsworth's Table Delicacies. The notice emphasizes sole distribution and sales authorization for these brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtice Bros
Gordon & Dilsworth’s Table Delicacies
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Whiat
Thomas
Lincoln,ll
J. H Stealy
Upper Stephenson Street
Germania Hall
W. II. A. N. Club
Altenbern
Hanley
Frank Knepley
Geo. Burkhart
Foot
Lexington
Lexington Club
George Rodemeier
the Parcels Post
Supervisors’ Proceedings
Iinois
Finance Committee
Tlinois Central R, R, Co. I
B. Hnanismetér
Sailtels
F. L. Crotzer
Tdi Scidia Ham
F.C. Hold
Balk
Ang Comney
Reet Wiete
H. A. Hartzell
J.J. Froas
Freeport Bulletin
Am’t
Am't
T. O
Institute Fund
Dorion, Co
Tayecone Co
Sestbeenese
Il Frotter
Wagneré Sons
Gibler's Orchestra
Fred Rhiode
B. Bread
Helen Hill
Howlan
Ellen Brooks
Ada Naylor
Do Bott
WY Surta li
Afi Shapiannig
Ace’t Railroad
Ace’t Co
Do Institute
Wee
Stone
Pennsylvania
Dean
W. Lenhart
Bown Green
O. Emmert & Burrell
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Honolulu
Los Angeles
Sacramento
Stephenson St. H. D. Conover
Dejongh’s
College of Commerce
Dirt
Harlow
BUSINESS + COLLEGE
Harlow Business College
Stephenson St
Tat
Eading Grocers
Galena Street
Schoeffel & Brockhausen
Meat Market
Winslow, Rand & Watson
Wernicke
C. M. Donathen
Green Street
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