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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1897
Page
5
Store advertises full lines of cloaks dress goods underwear blankets and table linens in Dry Goods. It notes hundreds of dollars in new stock since Christmas and promises complete stocks and reliable qualities with prices generally lower than competitors.
Local grocer claims rising profits from customers trading with them. They advertise better goods and emphasize frequent stock turnover with fresh, fine products.
Local ads promote house furnishing goods including tinware galvanized ware and granite ware offered in high quality at low prices with other items sold as well.
A catalog listing a range of historical office items including ledgers journals day books invoice books bill books filing cases letter copying books counter books diaries calendars daily reminders paper envelopes inks and related supplies used in offices in 1897.
An explosion in the Choctaw Oklahoma & Gulf Railway mine at Alderson killed five miners, two white and three colored, with twenty others entombed for three hours before rescue. The blaze was sparked when a fire boss unscrewed a safety lamp and ignited gas.
Miss Marie Persons soprano of the Marengo Baptist choir married Fred Bush of Belvidere in Janesville Wisconsin. Bush had previously attempted suicide after a rejection from another girl. The couple wed in Rock Form Illinois area on January 4.
State Auditor Gore filed in circuit court asking for the appointment of a receiver for the defunct Calumet State bank in Blue Island Illinois. The bank had assigned to vice president M C Eames a few days earlier, an action Gore calls fraudulent and seeks Eames removal.
Norfox Virginia January 5 Two murderers William Downing and Charles Williams both colored were executed this morning on the same scaffold without incident. Downing killed Emma Lane in May. Williams killed George Bess on April 18.
Christ. Schauer Jr., treasurer of the National Bank for Savings on Diamond Street Allegheny, was found dead this morning by hanging in the Allegheny gymnaseum. The incident is treated as a suicide.
A Manila dispatch reports Spanish forces defeating and routing a 4000-strong insurgent force at Olmansag, with the victory described as decisive and complete.
General F A Walker president of the Massachusetts Institute of Theology and a leading bimetallist, died this morning at Boxston Boston Mass from apoplexy.
Cuicano reports generally fair skies and cool temps for Illinois with brisk westerly winds tonight and Wednesday. Rockford notes Mayor E W Brown will not seek re election next spring amid business obligations as Alderman Willis M Kimball faces pressure to switch to the mayoral race against Alderman E F Dunne.
Hon. H. D. Money, U.S. Representative from Mississippi, arrived in Havana recently and will sail tomorrow from Tampa, Florida, aboard a steamer to return to the United States. He declines to discuss the visit's results.
Chicago January 6 The condition of E B Dreyer head of the recently failed bank is reported by the physician to be greatly improved today after several days of serious illness
A Day's Notations lists visits and events in Stoskopf and nearby towns. Mentions include Miss Helen Lichtenberger visiting Chicago, J. W. Bachrach in town, J E Rote obtaining a license to wed Amelia Keller, and the Woodmen band for Cherry camp. Judge Garver handling December term, DeVore Piano co. activity, medical operations by Drs Arnold and Tory, Epworth League program, and local notices about Illustrated Freeport orders. John Steffen and wife return to Ackley, week of prayer at Baptist church, university course timing adjusted for prayer meeting, and Odd Fellows arrange Henry Smith funeral. Fred Boedeker acquitted of threatening his ex-wife. she seeks bonds to keep peace.
The Senate Finance Committee met but took no business due to a quorum absence. Senator Hale conferred with Secretary Olney on Cuban affairs and prepared a speech on the Cameron resolution. Nominations for postmasters were sent to the Senate including Merrills Winnetka and Booth Sheffield in Illinois and Concord, Sutherland, Humeston, Humes ton in Iowa.
A deadly wreck is reported on a Chicago Burlington & Quincy line between Sidney and Carson Iowa this morning. One coach ditched deaths feared for Conductor Searles a brakeman a baggageman and a passenger with a relief train sent from Oreston.
Closing quotations for grains and meats today list wheat corn oats pork and lard with prices. Drover's Journal reports cattle at 4000 head with ranges 3.65 to 5.50, hog receipts around 14000 with prices 3.35 to 3.57, sheep at 6000 with natives 2.50 to 3.75 and western 3.00 to 3.75, and lambs 3.50 to 5.50. heavy packing and shipping notes included.
After two years of attentive work and many friend ties, Prof Miller travels east and will return January 4 ready for business. His sensible treatment helps many with chronic disease enjoy Christmas in good health, a rare blessing.
An advertisement urges young men to pursue a business course at Harlow College highlighting lifelong value and urging applicants to secure one of the special scholarships available for day or night sessions.
In Freeport, Sheriff B. B. Clingman seizes the stock of the 99 cent store after Z. T. Turner admits two judgments totaling 2,585 dollars. Turner, financially strained by a slow market and personal trouble, handed over keys at 10 this morning following court actions. His wife lies unconscious at home as he bids farewell to the business he ran for years.
A Chicago paper reports Mrs. Alice J. Shaw and Delauer the contortionist, known Freeport figures, as lovers after an accidental stage meeting. Shaw sought front entrance to avoid him while Delauer professed a seven to eight year passion, underscoring quiet stage romances and human feelings behind theater masks.
Advertises a 30 days blanket sale with extreme price cuts on white blankets to clear stock. Includes a note to customers to cut out the list and bring it to the store.
The essay extolls Sousa as a genuine American musician whose transcontinental tour will bring his acclaimed band to our city. It highlights his pride in the United States and notes the accompanying performers Mrs Elizabeth North-Trop and Martina Johnstone. The piece asserts Sousa’s universal fame and inescapable presence.
A letter from Rev J Gunderman of Dimondale Michigan endorses Dr King's New Discovery for pneumonia and La Grippe after severe coughing. He notes rapid relief for his wife during his tenure at Rives Junction and mentions trial bottles at Emmert & Burtais drug store with regular sizes priced 50 cents and 1 dollar.
The passage questions the value of not taking a thorough business course at college like Harlow's. It asks what failures in life would say about the cost of passing through life without formal business education.
The Banch of Keys a lively farce comedy travels to Germania Opera House fortomorrow night Hoyts A Bunch of Keys praised as one of the best musical acts presented with wit music and a top cast led by Manager Bothner.
Harriet M. Burbank offers piano lessons at studio 149 Weststreet. Contact for instruction details and scheduling.
Classified notice for Mrs A C Thontas advertising hair work services at 255 Galenast with available branches and contact details. Includes emphasis on multiple hair styling options and possible appointment info.
The Plated Tower sign marks C. H. Little & Co 15,009 feet of floor space filled with stone ware. Established 1859 the store announces a car load of stone ware and invites customers to inspect the improved quality and new stock today.
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