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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1900

Page

5

German Stage Star Lewis Morrison in Frederick the Great

Lewis Morrison brings Frederick the Great to Germania tonight in a dramatized history of Germany’s rise. The production follows Kaiser Wilhelm II and the grand empire, with Adolf Philipp directing and starring in The New Yorker Brauer at Germania Hall. Philipp’s Germania Theatre marks a milestone with 350 NY run for the show and a weeklong engagement starting January 22.

Germany America Frederick the Great Hague Wilhelm I Frederick IT Empire Sedan Wilhelm II Kaiser Wilhelm II Lewis Morrison

Permanent laxative choice defined by fig syrup claim

Advert reads that people undervalue lasting effects of Syrup of Figs and overvalue temporary laxatives that harm the system. It urges buying the genuine product made by the California Fig Syrup Co to overcome habitual constipation.

California Fig Syrup Co

Bible Lands Exhibit Attracts Epworth League Support

A Damascus native and Northwestern University student Mr Behannegey presents customs of Bible Lands with natives in costume to illuminate obscure biblical scenes. The Epworth League sets 15 cent admission, proceeds deemed a sacred offering to help pay his holiday travel.

Bible Lands Behannesey Epworth League Behannegey Damascus Syria North Western University

Wheat crop outlook in Illinois reports uneven acreage

The Illinois weather bureau bulletin notes northern and central counties have short wheat acreage while southern districts show large plantings. Hessian fly damage is spreading, but protection by plowing infested fields may curb eggs and larvae. Stock and farm produce stay strong, roads rough from recent cold.

Serinarizao Illinois Weather Bureau

Markets Closed with Mixed Results in Chicago and Northwest

Carcago closing prices show May wheat 69 3, May corn 33 4, May oats 23, May pork 10.05, May lard 5.90, May ribs 5.65. Union stockyards: cattle 15,500 steady to strong, hogs 48,000 down a dime, sheep 22,000 steady. Northwestern receipts list Minneapolis 215, Duluth 44. New York stock market noted without detail.

Board of Trade Union C. W.killen Fry’s Block Jane Chicago Cuicano Northwestern Minneapolis Duluth

Lexington club to meet. Knoble resigns Burrells job

The Lexington club holds a regular meeting tonight. John Knoble resigns his position at Burrell's grocery and is now engaged as a fireman on the Central. The Woman's Missionary Society of the First M E Church will have its regular prayer and business meeting Wednesday January 3 at 8 o'clock at Mrs. W J Snyder's home. Tea will be served. all invited.

Lexington Club John Knoble Burrell’s Central Woman’s Boreigh Missionary Society of the First M. E. Church W. J. Snyder

Special Meetings at Memorial Lutheran Church

Last night special services began at Memorial Lutheran church and will continue for several weeks. Rev Cromer preached a strong sermon on Naaman the Leper to a fair audience. Heating repairs allow meetings in the auditorium. All Christian people are invited to attend and help bring souls to Christ. Tonight's sermon is Nichodemus the Inquirer.

Lutheran Church Memorial Lutheran Church Cromer Christ Nichodemus the Inquirer

Baileyville Notes From Our Own Correspondent 1900

The Baileyville correspondent reports a pleasant holiday period with Mr Ei Carpenter returning from Grunley Center Iowa. A Christmas entertainment at Kraus hall featured by Evangelical church youths, and a gift of a bookcase to Pastor Rosweiller for revivals. Lucy Vought visits end with return to Hampton Indiana. Rev Fouke to preach January 8 at Kraus hall. Baileyville band serenaded on New Year’s Day. revival meetings in Baptist church this week. Cottage prayer meetings tonight and January 9 at H Wilhelms and A Kampen. Some youth avoid prosecution for disturbing services. warnings issued about fines and possible jail.

Baileyville Baileyvillle Carpenter Grunly Center Kraus’ Hall Evangelical Church of Lucy Vought Freeport Hampton Fouke Baptist Church Frank Moore Beloit Wis A. Kampen

Rock City News Notes Quiet Rock Run Fire Insurance Change

From Our Own Correspondent Rock City Jan 2 Mrs Jere Leonard and family of Savanna returned home T B Young unable to be up town Judge Hyde Freeport caller Life in Rock City includes a request for a local butcher Vida and Ben Graham Freeport spent days visiting relatives Bishop Dubs preached at United Evangelical Church A A Keller to visit Broadhead Wm Morgan Freeport visited C D Young Dr C H Bokhof returned to Chicago Provident hospital Mrs Fred Loos Freeport visited sister A H Millenbrandt F H Eilert family New Years with parents A Brandt and wife E J Youngblut stepline on business Rock Run mutual Fire Insurance company election held here yesterday Fred Wehmeier elected replacing Thos Hilert the only change

Rock City Jere Leonard Savanna T. B. Young Judge Hyde Freeport Vida Ben Graham Bishop Dubs United Evangelical Church A. A. Keller Broadhead Wm. Morgan C. D. Young C. H. Bokhof Chicago Provident Hospital Fred Loos A. H. Millenbrandt F. H. Eilert Dakota J. W. Twitmeyer Sioux Falls O. P. Cromley Cedarville Anna Good Lena Roy Vocht L S. Vocht A. D. Caldwell Claud Rutter H. Diemer’s J. B. Kiebel South Pullman Jane Butterfield Frank Marlin S. K. Marlin A. T. McElhbiney Hettie Good Luther Angie Fred Angle Belvidere Henry Haag Rush County Kansas Jacob Haag H.C. Allman Pearl City Wilbur Reitzel J. R. Young Dr. Bokhof Lulu Alta Bokhof Edith Youngblut J. R. Chambers Union M. E. Sunday Schools Dr. Cullen Presbyterian Church

Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Health and Energy

An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy for poor stomach liver kidneys and bowels claiming they develop brain and body and raise vitality. Sold for 25 cents at Emmert and Burrell s drug store.

Dr. King Emmert & Burrell

New Year Social Notes From Dakota Illinois

From Our Own Correspondent Dakota Illinois Jan 1 A roundup of visits and greetings as residents travel between Freeport Cedarville Lena Belvidere and nearby towns. Local ministers and Sunday schools held annual meetings with a noted sermon on youth business capital. People include J W Twitmeyer O P Cromley Anna Good Roy Vocht and others visiting family and friends.

Rock Grove Notes and Local Happenings

From Our Own Correspondent Rock Grove Jan 1 A happy new year to Journal readers Mrs Er Dressler of Rowley Kas is visiting relatives in and around town Wm Lynn near Freeport is visiting with C O Kramer and other friends in the Grove John Keister and family of Brodhead Wis spent Christmas with A W Frankeberg and family Dr McGraw and wife spent New Years day with Dr Saucerman and family Dr Saucerman is building a large ice house on his lot J J Shaffer is doing carpenter work J B Hoy of Freeport spent several days in town last week At the residence of I H Cramer Dec 27 by Rev Isaac Divan occurred the marriage of Joseph Klough to Elizabeth Clay both of Marshalltown Ia There will be an installation of the K L C E officers at the Evangelical church next Sunday evening After the installation service there will be a program consisting of good music and short talks on practical subjects in league work A cordial invitation to a Rev Divan expects to begin revival services at the Grove next Sunday evening These meetings should be well attended.

Rock Grove Er. H. Dressler Rowley Kas Wm. Lynn Freeport C. O. Kramer John Keister Brodhead Wis A. W. Frankeberg McGraw Saucerman Evangelical Church Divan the Grove Pearl Cry Henry Robinson Manchester Iowa John Knapp Young Galena Chris Mowery Garmanna Jacob Knapp Oliver Finkenbinder Misa Abbie Knapp Mary Butts Chicago Grace King Chet Johnson Morseville G. A. Hileman Steve Diehl Davis Jacob Behringer Dane Taylor North Main Street Samuel Kleckner Firth, Neb Baker Clay Nebraska Savanna Henry Brinkmeier Hinds Byron Edith Kleckner Anna Meyers Florence Ed Brown Mooney DeCoursey Clinton Ohio Chas. Barrett G.A. Hileman West Brown’s Meal Trotter Evangelist M. EB Tieman Bakewell Kent Charley Bergman Harve Barnst Cora Barnes Simon Bucher Arthur Noble Bucher Mazie Bucher D. C. Lamb South Main Street Fred Krusehon Felter Smith Monticello Ira Mitchell Clotfelter Spiller Lizzie Kauffman Lena Gable

Davis Local Notes and Arrivals in January

From Our Own Correspondent Davis Jan 1 Bert Krider dies of tonsilitis funeral held Saturday Lewis Bokhof buys Hal verson property and four lots of Minert Crary repairs house returns to Rockford Gilbert Anderson moves in L Mack to leave Aaron Wolf farm this spring Oliver Gibbon poultry dealer ships over two tons by express Mell Green and family visit from Jewell Howard Markle visits from Freeport Frank Caldwell returns from Peotone ice men busy Mrs Lindie McHees visits Shannon Geo Foster visits from Rock City Miss Bisler returns from Chicago Rev Schultz returns from ???

Davis Bert Krider Anna Krider Lewis Bokhof Halverson S.C. Crary Rockford Gilbert Anderson L. Mack Aaron Wolf Oliver Gibbon Express Mell Green Jewell, Kas Howard Markle Freeport Martie Kurtz Frank Caldwell Peotone Lindie McHees Shannon Geo. Foster Rock City Miss Bisler Chicago Rev. Schultz

Pearl City News Delivers Local New Year Happenings

From Our Own Correspondent Pearl Cry Jan 1 reports a busy holiday scene with weddings and family reunions, trips to Chicago, visits from friends, new store moves, and a village watch night at the M E church. Community notes include church services, illness, and local business changes.

Local News From Red Oak on New Year and Town Happenings

Red Oak reports visitors from Freeport and Ackley Town. Chas Harris and family joined J Engelman for New Year’s. Bridge work west of town advances under supervisor Mr Shows of Orangeville. Uriah Folgate traveled to Chicago. Hol Man installed a furnace. Ed Splecken returned to Chicago after a week with relatives. School resumes after holidays. Mrs Ed Mau back home in improved health. Max Heerbrand and wife from Ackley Town visiting relatives. young people enjoy themselves.

Red Oak Chas. Harris and Freeport J. Engelman Shows Orangeville Uriah Folgate Chicago Ed Splecken Ed Mau Max Heerbrand Ackley

Buckeye Insurance to hold annual meeting January 8

From Cedarville the report notes cold weather affecting cellars and lists a busy local scene. The Buckeye Insurance company will hold its annual meeting and election Monday January 8 at 10 am with polls closing at noon. Community members, relocations, social events, and notable visits fill the rest of the brief local update.

Centennial Notes From Our Own Correspondent

Centennial dispatch reports Willie Ham mermermeier and Freddie Koerner visiting relatives in Iowa. Henry Brady welcomed a daughter on December 16. Mrs E Voss travels to Shannon to aid her ill daughter Mrs H Crabtree. Miss Lulu Heitter and her pupils joined Miss Cassie Clay at Babb school for a fine program praised by teachers. Santa Claus appeared as usual and the gathering included generous dinners and gifts amid Christmas cheers.

Centennial Willie Hammermermeier Freddie Koerner Iowa Henry Brady E. Voss Shannon H. Crabtree Lulu Heitter Babb Cassie Clay Lulu Santa Claus Aspinwall Mrs. Billings Mrs. Brady Leroy Wallace Agney Harlem Mabel Heitter Epreeport Boyd Hogins James Lahre Savanna Cyrus Winters Daisy Winters Pearl City Chas. Doerr C. Heitter Kent Joe Winters Elgin Nettie Heitter Dixon H. Lloyd Aspinwall Galena

Volcanic Eruptions. Skin Era Life of Joy Bucklen Arnica

Bucklen's Arnica cures skin eruptions sores ulcers boils feverish runnels and inflammatory conditions. It relieves pain and speeds healing, giving comfort and renewed vitality in the midst of illness and injury. Trusted remedy for external wounds and persistent skin problems in many households.

Bucklen Arnica

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