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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1896
Page
2
Fragmentary public notice from Freeport Illinois dated December 1896 mentions a matter concerning Lili Ole and a close issue. The readable text is limited to postal filtering and date hints.
The Lena wedding of Miss Luella N. Latham and Mr. W. H. Foll at the Latham home drew many guests from Lena Freeport Chicago and surrounding towns. The ceremony under Methodists officiation featured a floral arch and a Lohengrin march followed by a lavish reception and gifts. The groom, son of A F Foll, is a Lena banker and former deputy county clerk. the bride, daughter of longtime Lena settlers, will reside in Freeport after a Westward wedding trip.
Roy Farwell lost a match in the billiard tournament last night reducing his chances for the top prize. Knorr still leads with several strong players remaining, Lagron holds an unbroken streak, and the current scores note the grand opening event set for Friday January 1 at M Scheidt and Co's sample room No 11 Stephenson St with hot lunch service from 9 am to 9 pm.
Mrs. Albert Barnes seeks the owner of a circular enamel pearl pin reported lost. Please return to her home for rightful retrieval. The item was described as a pearl pin with circular enamel detailing and is valued by the claimant.
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