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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1897
Page
6
The Dry Goods store advertises full lines of cloaks dress goods underwear blankets and table linens. It reports receiving hundreds of dollars worth of new goods since Christmas and intends to keep stocks complete while maintaining prices below competitors with reliable quality.
A local grocer touts rising business and strong profits from trading with customers. The notice stresses better goods and frequent stock turnover with always fresh quality.
Advertises goods including tinware galvanized ware and granite ware in best quality offered at low prices with other items for sale.
Rev. Caroline J Bartlett of the Peoples church surprised worshippers at a Kalamazoo reception by changing into bridal dress and marrying Dr. Augustus W Crane on stage with Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones officiating. Bartlett has eight years as minister and Crane is a local physician. they will continue their careers.
Chicago Jan 2 Special forecast indicates rain or snow and colder conditions tonight with Sunday partly cloudy and much colder. Southerly winds shift to northerly during the night.
Long column of local items includes courtships and travels. Miss Williams to Chicago for vocal lessons. Beloit Misses Howard visiting Mrs Stoskopf. property sale by Coffey & Labble. John W Franks sells Knowlton’s addition residence for 2200 to W H Foy. Rev Thornton to officiate at Embury Church.
Thomas O Malley admitted to bail of 25000 dollars for the murder of Gus Colliander. States Attorney Deneen moved, and it was announced that the trial of John Santry John Bingham and Thomas J O Malley would proceed this morning for Colliander's murder.
Omaha Savings Bank the citys oldest bank closed this morning. Ex Senator Manderson serves as president. Deposits fell from 1.6 million six months ago to under 900 thousand amid rapid withdrawals tied to Chicago and other failures. Assets near 1.1 million with 175 thousand capital and surplus.
W A Hammond, 45, second vice president of the National Bank of Illinois which recently failed, disappeared from his home before 6 am. Clothes and papers found on the Dempater Street pier. The lake was dragged and his body recovered near the same pier at 12 30. Mental aberration is suspected.
Major McKinley arrived in Cleveland at noon with his wife and sister Mrs Duncan. The party proceeded to Mark Hanna’s residence where they will stay until Monday evening.
A heavy snow storm blankets Kansas with Topeka reporting it as the first of the season. Rail traffic is expected to be impeded before nightfall while cattle in the west may suffer. the snow is seen as a blessing to fall wheat.
Chicago January closing quotations show Jan wheat at 801, May pork at 7924, and other grains and meats listed. Drover's Journal marks cattle at 8.50 to 5.00, hog receipts 14,000 with varied ranges, sheep at 2.50 to 3.75, and lambs around 5.10. M. W. Cowley exits Cowley Coffey and Laible to reopen a real estate office.
In Lena Wisconsin January reports note Watch-night services at the M E church and revival meetings to run for weeks. Local residents W Cooper P O Silver M D Chilton, W Hinds, H R Nelson and W H Kaufman host family gatherings while Geo Selbing and Geo Young suffer illnesses and injuries. Dr Naramore’s daughter Lottie remains critically ill.
The Freeport hospital reports liberal patronage and praise for its management. Patients, rich or poor, receive kind treatment and attentive care. The year begins with 96 patients and 204 admitted, showing strong operation.
James L. Brecix of Chicago says Dr King’s New Discovery is an ideal panacea after five years use in his family, excluding physicians. John Burgus of Keokuk Iowa, a Methodist minister for fifty years, reports speedy relief and strong benefits. Free trials at Emmert and Burral’s Drug Store.
Harriet M. Burbank promotes piano lessons from Studio 149 West Street. The listing notes teaching services for students of varying ages and skill levels in a neighborhood studio setting.
People of Freeport and nearby areas are invited to learn about a special scholarship at Harlow Business College. The ad urges all interested in a first class business education to call for details.
A personal appeal urges young men and women from Freeport and nearby towns to act quickly to secure limited Harlow Business College scholarships. The message emphasizes that a business education yields more in life than riches and stresses urgent action to obtain the awards.
We the undersigned hardware merchants will close our places of business at 6 o’clock p m except Saturdays commencing Monday January 4 1897. Schulte Sieck y Weiss Becker Graalmann Hacker Plu ilower John Stoskopf.
Advertises enrollment at Harlow Business College inviting young men and women in Freeport to train for future business success. Highlights opportunity to become successful professionals through courses and instruction.
John Bissekumer of Rockford, a former Freeporter and brother of ex policeman Jacob Bissekumer, sues Modern Woodmen of America for 3000 in Winnebago county circuit court. He claims suspension from the order violated by laws and seeks his $8000 life policy. Attorney D W Shandy represents him as lodge rules on saloonists remain disputed.
For two years Prof Miller has attended to business and made many friends. He travels east and will return January 4 ready for business. Many have struggled with chronic disease but through sensible treatment are able to enjoy Christmas in good health. Dr. W D Scott, the specialist, will be at the Brewster house every Monday from 2 to 8 pm.
The Merchant Tailor announces clearance on winter clothes and overcoats at cost. John S Harpster urges early calls for best selection, promising rapid sale of remaining stock.
Time and tide wait for no man. Therefore procure one of the special scholarships now on sale at Harlow Business College for a practical business education at a nominal sum. These offers promise valuable training and a fortune of opportunity.
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