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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1897
Page
5
The advertisement touts dry goods with cloaks dress goods underwear blankets and linens. It claims hundreds of dollars in new stock since Christmas and explains prices are generally below rivals with reliable quality. The grocery side is growing as customers learn trading here pays.
House furnishing items including tinware galvanized ware and granite ware offered in very best quality at low prices. Other goods are also sold.
The ad lists a broad selection of menswear and accessories including mufflers ties suspenders gloves mittens umbrellas handkerchiefs cardigan jackets sweaters caps shirts cuff buttons watch charms and more. It notes a calendar giveaway to purchasers at Ranenga and Wagners located at 107 Galen Street The Fine Clothiers.
The Germania bank in St Paul Minnesota and the Allemania bank in St Paul closed their doors. Each bank reported capital of 400000 and surplus of 59000 with varying December loans and deposits. Nora Springs City Bank of Nora Springs Iowa suspended operations today.
At noon today Governor William Upham’s administration ended and Major Edward Schofield began his term as Wisconsin’s chief executive. The oath was administered in a crowded assembly chamber at the capitol.
New York report states James Duffy a Boston boxer died early today from a ruptured brain blood vessel after a ten round bout with George Justice at the Broadway Athletic Club Saturday night.
Berlin dispatch says Tageblatt reports France and Russia agreed to act as peace makers by interfering at Washington to prevent a breach between the United States and Spain.
The trial of Lady Scott Cockerton and Aylott charged with criminally libeling Earl Russell resumed this morning after a several week adjournment.
Senator elect Hon. H. D. Money of Mississippi, in Havana for unofficial talks, went missing from the Inglathia Hotel Saturday morning and remains unaccounted for as of Jan. 4. Report notes the disappearance follows his visit to assess the current situation in Havana.
Partly cloudy and cold for Illinois with snow flurries in the far north and brisk southwest to west winds. Chicago wholesale jewelers L. W. Abt & Co. failed today with assets and liabilities undisclosed. Market quotations show Jan prices for wheat corn oats pork lard ribs, and livestock quotes from the Union Stock Yards with higher cattle and sheep prices and mixed hog values.
Mrs. Neff and children return to Kenosha. Freeport Chapter R. A. M. meets tomorrow evening. C. L. Shaffer of Chicago visits Freeport relatives. Mrs. John Koehler visits relatives in Chicago. Mrs. Daniel Marquart visits relatives in Apple River. Mrs. Burton in Shakespeare class will not meet tonight. A valuable hunting dog belonging to vom Knipschild was accidentally poisoned years ago. Mrs. Levi Martin arrives from Chicago to attend the funeral of the late O. A. Sheetz.
A busy day in Freeport features several society notices, meetings, and local actions. Notables include Mrs. Knowlton visiting friends, officers installed at Freeport lodge 452, Rev. LeGear calling on Scales Mound, a bank board reelecting directors, and Mrs. Herrick returning home after a visit. An arrest is reported as Fred Boedeker faces a hearing on a threat charge.
City Engineer Lagron, previously undefeated at the Freeport club, dropped two matches on Saturday night to Addison Bidwell and Dr. Poling. Dr. Poling also beat Will Tice and then lost to Douglas Pattison, while Joe Schlacks fell to Roy Farwell and T. D. Hewett, leaving Farwell leading the standings.
Local retailer announces a 30 day blanket sale to clear white stock. Prices drop drastically regardless of cost. Customer can cut out and bring the list for reference as the sale unfolds.
Mrs. A. C. Thomas advertises hair work services at 255 Galena offering all branches of hairdressing. The notice notes appointment availability and home visits by request.
A dancing party at Blust's hall last Saturday night was hosted by Charles Nieman Jr and Romie Gibler. Gibler’s band provided music for a lively program. Guests included Seg H Snyder Win Mathews Margaret Nieman Vivian Loveland Ada Wirth Minnie Blasser Naomi Miller Lottie Welch Emily Frick Nellie Steffen Lara Straub Alice Dorman Mamie Youngs Lettia Gosford Beloit Mara Adkins Kitty Jangsen Chicago Galena Le Roy Harden Ben Brockhausen Bert Dana Chas Nieman Jr A H Robertson Ford Gibler Charles Winslow J H Johnson Arch Youngs Fred Winslow George Genz Will Schroeder H A Schroeder John Ritchie Fritz Molter Walter Erfert Oscar Dorman Marvin George Brockhausen Frank Dorman Romeo Gibler Jed Palmer Roy Wasson and many others. Dancing stopped promptly at midnight as guests enjoyed the evening.
Rev J Gunderman of Dimundale Mich cites a letter praising Dr Kings New Discovery after his wife suffered pneumonia and la grippe with terrible paroxysms of coughing. A friend recommended the remedy which proved quick and satisfactory. Trial bottles offered at Emmert Burrells drug store with regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar.
A historic blizzard rages over Sioux Orry, In. driving long outages. For 36 hours streetcars are blocked and trains abandoned as deaths are reported in outlying districts. No full details available yet due to worsening storm conditions.
Mrs Clara Freeman of Denmark Iowa dies suddenly in Quincy while visiting her son during church services. She suffered from heart trouble.
The mammoth crockery store of C. H. Little & Co established 1859 opens today occupying 15,000 feet of floor space. A car load of stoneware is on display and the quality and prices are promoted as improved.
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