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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1896
Page
2
Publication notice from the Freeport Journal Printing Company lists subscription rates in advance and delivery terms. Dated December 29, 1896, it notes daily (except Sunday) issues and postage details for Freeport, Illinois.
Min or items report A B Fitch in Chicago and Mrs Turner among the sick Miss Cora Held travels to Polo for a party Telephone 254 at Dr Nichols' office F A Stolz of Madison visits trades and relatives John Campbell of Freeport critically ill with stomach trouble Adjusters handle Miller and Son’s grocery fire damage Dr O J Aurand and W W Aurand visit Milledgeville at their brother S H Aurand’s Dr S H Aurand hosts Epworth League social Ice cream and cake served Also Efficiency League set for three o'clock Wednesday Mrs I Cohn invites all members A New Year open house inquiry from Freeport ladies Journal seeks names of open house hosts for New Year's Day John A Davis Post G A plans Jan 18 and 14 Germania opera house comedy by G W Chapman Eight weeks of west end whist ends in a tie Team 1 Hill Bowler Barrett Hildreth Team 2 Thompson Heard Adamson Allen Banquet at Brewster house New Year Willie Dreyer adjudged insane sent to Elgin asylum age 31 injured brain by fall conservative note on behavior and care
From Our Own Correspondent Frank Bender and Amelia Liebergesell wed at the bride’s father home near Botton at high noon with Rev P G Linenweaver presiding. They will reside at Kent Illinois on the groom’s farm. Numerous relatives attended and well wishes followed.
Firms nationwide study the Illinois Central 1893 stock purchase system for employees to buy shares at market price in installments or cash. It aims to curb strikes by giving workers a financial stake, with 6 percent dividends and 4 percent interest on deposits. Since 1898 the plan has grown, with 2,800 of 23,000 employees owning stock and benefits noted by executives for savings and labor stability.
The Journal publishes a handsome 184 page illustrated history of Freeport titled Illustrated Freeport. It features notable citizens, early settlers, and scenes including the Little Red School House. Priced at one dollar in the city and 1.25 by mail, mail orders will be filled promptly.
Last evening December 28 inmates of the poor house were invited to the brick building for a musical feast led by Prof. Charles Burnwood with Miss Cora VanMatre and Frank Farnam. The performance moved inmates to tears laughter and smiles including a blind resident who called it the pleasantest evening he ever spent. Burnwood and the young singers impressed all with their voices in an event rarely allowed to outsiders.
Mr J Y Schench editor of the Caddo Banner recounts his two year old daughter's croup scare and how Chamberlains cough remedy eased the attack. He bought 25 and 50 cent bottles from Emmert and Burrell and vows to keep it handy in the future.
The event marks the opening of a new sample room at No 11 Stephenson Street hosted by M Scheidt & Co on Wednesday and Thursday December 30 and 31. A hot lunch will be served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. local time.
Thursday December 30 and 81 at M Scheidt Co new sample room No 11 Stephenson St. Hotlund from 9 a m to 9 p m.
Benjamin Schmeltzer, aged 61, a longtime Dakota resident and merchant, died at his home after a five week illness due to neuralgia of the heart and complications. Born in Lycoming County Pennsylvania March 13 1828 he moved to Centre County then Illinois and Iowa before settling in Dakota. Funeral Thursday at 1 pm from the Reformed church with burial in the city cemetery. He helped found the College of Northern Illinois and served as treasurer and president of its board. survived by two sisters and several nieces and nephews.
County Superintendent Burton schedules two teachers institutes in January at Eleroy on Jan 2 and Pearl City on Jan 9. Programs include discussions on revised courses, writing, psychology, sciences in lower grades, primary reading, United States history methods, school government, and general business with several teachers and local officials prominent in lead roles. EB, W. SEES, Miss ANNA MEYERS, Chairman.
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