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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1897

Page

7

Prohibition Club Reports Meeting at Buckleys

The Prohibition club met at Dr. and Mrs. B T Buckleys with a good attendance. President T D Wilcoxon led a patriotic gathering with music and prayer. The program featured talks on political moral issues and youth education, plus musical numbers by the Neidlinger quartet and Miss Lena Morrow. The next meeting is set for T D Wilcoxon home on Van Buren street with a male hosted program.

B. T. Buckley Prohibition Club T. D. Wilcoxon America Ellen -Crippen Leet Vereesneeees eeeeMrs Harriet Wheeler L. D. Nagle Neidlinger Quartette

Pool and billiard results from Freeport club night

The Freeport Club House hosted a pool and billiards event with several matches listed. Albert Barnes defeated John Collman in billiards, while six pool games produced wins for R K Farwell, Will Burrell, Joe Schlacks, Dr Sunderland, Albert Barnes, and Dr Poling, with overall tallies noted. A separate real estate report from Stephenson County Abstract Office lists recent deals in Freeport and surrounding areas dated January 5, 1897.

Freeport Club Albert Barnes John Collman Knorr Joe Schiacks Dr. Poling A. Lagron A. Bidwell Will Tice Fata D. Pattison T. D. Hewitt H. Woodmanse D. Knowlton R. K. Farwell Dr. Sunderland BE. B. Hall Will Burrell John Collman L. L. Moon John Dollman Joe Schlacks H. J. Porter Stephenson County Abstract Office Frrecroft Ill Eckert George Lawyer West Point J. M. Barr H. J. Barr Lancaster G. W. Heitter Grant Winters Erin J. W. Frank H. W. Foy Knowlton Freeport A. J. Niles Fred Jacobs Ant Ridett Taylor A. G. Frick F. A. Read Esas Wees Are Aene CO B. Byerly Henry Metz L. Z. Farwell E. B. Hall A.O. Knorr KR. K. Farwell W. B. Burrell L. L. Munn, Jr B. P. Hill Rene C. D

Herlow's Business College Offers Complete Course

Advertisement urges eighth grade graduates to enroll in Herlow's Business College to gain practical training without wasteful costs. Emphasizes practical outcomes and value of the program for continuing education.

Herlow’s Business College Ford

Removal Notice From Harter Building Office

Removal notice states the office has moved to the second floor of the Harter building opposite the Brewster house. Hours are 11 to 12 a.m. 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Telephone numbers 206 for office and 202 for residence. Contact Dr. E. E. Burnext.

Harter Building Brewster House E. E. Burnext

County Cullings From Our Own Correspondent

The report covers multiple small items from Daxora and nearby towns. Notes include college and public school reopening with a student increase, various travels and visits among residents, funeral services for Benjamin Schmeltzer, local business changes, and holiday social events in Davis Bolton and Rock Grove areas during early January 1897.

Daxora Mre H. M.millikten Daughtera Chicago Henry Mellenberndt Freeport Marlin Frank Wolf Wayneaville Ill Ferenda Charles Clump Merriott Superior E. L. Bobb Weller Vocht Mattie Mathews Beloit Bertha Askey J. L. Shaffer Cedarville Benjamin SchmelJtzer Benjamin Gramley Judge Coates Henry Hoyman H. Richart Oliver Cromley James Miller J. A. Templeton Anna Reisinger Rock Grove M. Furnier Gertrude Timms Ethel Antil Anna Young Martha Messman St. Louis Wesley Salyard McKibben

Scholarships Now Open at Harlow Business College

The notice promotes special scholarships at Harlow Business College, described as a well disciplined institution, urging applicants to apply at once for expert stenographer and reporter training amid high demand.

Harlow Business College

Tax Collector Opens Office to Collect Freeport Taxes 1896

James Manson Sbott Collector announces a tax collection office behind the First National Bank for the town of Freeport for 1896. Citizens are urged to pay taxes at the earliest opportunity. Cherry Camp M W A members are called to a lodge meeting Wednesday at 8 pm, ordered by board of managers Harry Knecht J with Derstine and Korrr in attendance.

Rock Grove Jupiter Plumvius Old Boreas Nannie Long Chicago Geo. M. Haas Staples Minn J. J. Shaffer Frank Cooper Cooper Seward Neb Frank Horace Greeley W. W. Deimer Dakota Wm. Fisher Poland Fisher Jacob Gebhard Minnesota L. W. Myers James Quest Pearl City A. W. Frankeberger Walker O. M. Kummerer Hofmeister & Thoren Rep Oak Uriah Folgate Eleroy John Kraft, Jr Damencus Iowa Red Oak John Wittenmeyer Folgate & Co C. O. Rathbun W. J. Bryan Misa Dora Bobb Kansas Mia James van Dyke Madison Wis Chas. Lindeman Wisconsin M. Malnix Damascus Susie Metz Wm. Place Kindishi John Pritzlaff Hardware Company Milwaukee Meyers Bros Deering Harvester Company Burg Ed. Mau South Wayne First National Bank Freeport James Manson Sbott Cherry Camp Board of Managers Harry Knecht Derstine H. Korrr

Miss Baker Starts Fancy Club Swinging Class

Miss Baker forms a new class in fancy club swinging and physical culture inviting more pupils for the second division. Term begins Saturday Jan 9 at Harlow Business College. Course 12 lessons for $5. Visit No 136 West Street or call 190. Hardware merchants close at 6 pm starting Jan 4 1897 SCHULTE & SIECKE and others.

Goods Must Go Winter Clothing Discount

A merchant offers a clearance sale on winter clothes and overcoats at cost. The note urges customers to call early for a good selection and promises to not carry unsold winter goods. Address or signature indicates Joan 8, HARpsten, 1-2d1w, The Merchant Tailor.

Joan Harpsten

Overstocked Winter Goods Sell at Cost

Under mild weather the Merchant Tailor announces a stock clearance. Joan S. Hampster states any item in stock will be made up at cost to reduce winter goods inventory.

Joan S. Hampster Springfield Ill H. W. Rowey

Tallerday’s Female Tonic Promoted By Doctor Blaine

Dr. C. MM. Weight of Blaine AUS endorses Tallerday's Female Tonic as a remedy that cures after other treatments fail. He claims two to three bottles control pain restore appetite and strength, with patients feeling well. sold by Emmert & Burrell.

C. MM. Weight Blaine Aus

Dr. DeVoe advertised cures by a Chicago surgeon

Dr Devoe a Chicago surgeon claims nationwide cures for epilepsy cancer skin diseases cataracts deafness consumption and many others with a private treatment and free urine examination. He promises guaranteed outcomes and confidentiality and accepts cases by mail or express with personal visits preferred.

Inter-State Association of Raues Talista Eper Deyoe University of Michigan Europe United States Devoe Sacramento Ave Chicago

Bargains at the Big Store Drop Low Prices Everywhere

Daily notices advertise deep discounts across sugar, coffee, flour, oats, and canned goods. Items include two pounds sugar for 1, wax lemons 16d a dozen, corn meal five cents per sack, pumpkin six cents a can, Bubhank potatoes 25c a basket, and more. Meat and candy sections promise savings on Armour bacon, bologna, and mixed candy.

Havenmeyer & Elder Brown Og Bucher Bashel McLaughlin Reid Murdock Emily Bucher Olden Palace Minnesota Candy

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