Personal mentions from Freeport and visiting friends
Freeport locals share updates on travelers and visitors including F M Dewey from Chicago E Keene of Peoria Harry Melnick returning from Rockford Presiding Elder Fouke in town Chas Glaw from Dubuque Frank Pitts from Fairview IL Amelia Fisher visiting Chicago Nelly Lee returning to Polo A J Clarity back to Peru M H Wilcoxon home from Chicago Simon Sedke returning from Clinton Mrs Rachel Dresser of Dana Indiana leaves for home Clara Knowlton heading to Smith College L J Wilmer of Golden Eagle on business John Wise returning to Chicago for Rush Medical studies Simon Sedke returns from Clinton Miss Sadie Thompson and Miss Stella Widener head to Chicago Mrs C H Seeley and son Robert return to Des Moines Helen Zieley travels to Chicago then California Agnes Hunt of Ridott graduates from Harlow business college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fouke
Chas. Glaw
Dubuque
Frank Pitts
Fairview
Ill
Amelia Fisher
Chicago
Nelly Lee
Polo
A. J. Clarity
Peru
Jesse Burchard
Clara Knowlton
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
L. J. Wilmer
Golden Eagle
John Wise
Rush Medical College
Simon Sedke
Clinton
Freeport
Rachel Dresser
Dana
Gertrude Burkhart
Milwaukee
Dave Rutter
PW. Rockey
John W. Henney
Cedarville
John Rockey
Sadie Thompson
Downer’s Grove
Stella Widener
Irene Place
C. H. Seeley
Robert
Des Moines
Helen Zieley
Rockford
Alice Dorman
California
Agnes Hunt
Ridott
Thos. Hunt
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
Harlow Business College
Funeral for Mrs Taggart Held at Lebkicher Home
The funeral of the late Mrs. F. S. Taggart was held this afternoon from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lebkicher. The service was attended by many former neighbors and friends. Rev. Chas. E. K. Dunn officiated.
One Twelfth of a Dozen Retail Tricks Exposed
The New York Sun reports on wholesale deception in retail buying with a Broadway survey. It explains how traders dodge retail laws by ordering fractions of a dozen items such as cravats gloves and brown derby hats at wholesale rates, often paying much less than retail prices.
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New York Sun
Triumph of Dress Fashion in New York Style 1899
New York fashion notes trace dress artistry improving over the century with slim silhouettes, plaited skirts, and revived bolero coats. It details fabric, trimming, and sleeve changes, praising eelskin skirts, machine embroidery, and bold color contrasts while noting prices and the growing role of fur and lace in evening gowns.
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New York
First Baptist Church Holds Annual Meeting and Elected Officers
The First Baptist church held its annual business meeting last evening. Officers elected include Deacon S C Schofield. Trustees G F Brigham G B Turneaure. Treasurer C E Palmer Asst Treasurer Miss Della Palmer. Clerk Geo H Ford Asst Clerk Miss Clare Lathrop. Music committee includes G B Turneaure and two others. The treasurer reported about 2000 spent, 330 for benevolence, with a small balance remaining. The congregation pledged 1400 for church repairs. Rev. Chas H Holden, pastor since last June, praised for leadership and unity. Revival meetings at Memorial Lutheran church grow. tonight’s sermon on Does it pay to be a Christian. Sunday evening talk by Rev C H Holden titled The 20th Century Man aimed at young men. Rev Wm C Spencer from Dixon to preach next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
S. C. Schofield
G. F. Brigham
G. B. Turneaure
C. E. Palmer
Della Palmer
Geo. H. Ford
Clare Lathrop
J. F. Hineline
Geo.h. Ford
Jourden
Susie Myers
Geo. W. Seifert
Chas. H. Holden
Freeport
Memorial Lutheran Church
Cromer
Thomas
Christ
C. H. Holden
Wm.c. Spencer
Dixon
Baptist Church
Trembling Mountain legends and a medical cure ad
The piece recalls Indigenous lore about Trembling Mountain near Rogue River north of Montreal, a seat of the thunder god with seasonal deities and fiery chasms. It also reports Mrs. Michael Curtain of Plainfield Illinois praising Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption after a month of illness, noting a full recovery after six bottles. Free trials offered at Emmert & Burrell’s drug store amid additional local notices and a china painting lesson listing.
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Rogue River
Montreal
St. Louis Republic
Michael Curtain
Plainfield
Tie
Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
House of rooms inquiry at Employment Bureau
An ad invites inquiries at the Employment Bureau, 151 Stephenson St, about lodging arrangements. It references a home as an object rather than wages and mentions terms related to a mature woman or girl, asking interested parties to inquire at the bureau.
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Employment Bureau
Stephenson St
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Wit Paint ‘Ko Company
Oa. Giilcago Ae Postotties
Flilnots
Fovamente
F. M. Dewey
An E. Keene
Peoria
Harry Melnick
M. ‘H. Wilcoxon
Margaret Entors
Ackerville, Wis
W. B. Redgrave
John Effert
East
Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Conan Doyle
America
Elbe
Captain von Gooessel
North Sea
Philadelphia Times
Jerr
Thunder God
China
H. V. Brown
Clark Ave
Best
Huenkemeier & Schwarze
Boston
Stephenson Street
Odds and
Dr. Warren
Palmist
van Buren St
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