Backache Sufferer Credits Magnetic Healing Standouts
Dr. J. M. Raymond of Dixon Michigan says eight years of back pain ended after magnetic healing from Gregory and Gregory. He learned to lie down in any position and release from pain, praising the method used by Prof. Gregory and wife. The testimonial notes relief from a persistent ailment after other treatments failed.
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J. M. Raymond
Dixon
Yawekade
Gregory & Gregory
Gregory
J. M. Raguono
Senex
Freeport events sweep Jan to Feb across clubs and unions
Entertainments and meetings of local interest list January and February happenings in Freeport. The Jan. 12 Eastern Star officer installation, Jan. 17-18 Sons of Veterans camp event, Jan. 22 Stephenson County Farmers Institute at the courthouse, Holden Comedy Company at Germania Opera House on Feb. 6, Feb. 14 Under the Red Robe at the Grand Opera House, Feb. 21 Iron Moulders Union dance at Germania Hall, Feb. 22 Central Commandery inspection at Masonic Hall, and the 50th anniversary celebration of Excelsior Lodge of Masons.
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Freeport
Freeaport
Eastern Star
Eleats
Sons of Veteran’s Camp
Jean
Stephenson County Farmers’ Institute
Masonic Hall
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Friendly Euchre Contest Ends With C. C. Club Victory
At Mrs. H. J. Moogk home on Clark avenue the C. C. club defeated the D. C. club 511 to 437 in a 12 game euchre match. Miss Mary McGovern won high honors with 99 points and along with Mrs. P. Ryan took head prizes. The hall featured red and orange decoration and red roses as refreshments followed the games.
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Euchre
Mary McGovern
P. Ryan
Lodge to plan golden anniversary on Feb 22
At the Excelsior Lodge of Masons meeting Friday night a general committee was appointed to arrange the celebration of the lodge’s golden anniversary on February 22. The committee members are Dr C L Snyder H S Godenauer and C F Knecht.
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Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Supervisors to Attend State Convention in Quincy
Next Monday supervisors Lichtenberger of Freeport Crotzer of Lena and Taggart of Ridott along with County Clerk Held will travel to Quincy to attend the state convention of supervisors and county clerks.
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Lichtenberger
Freeport
Crotzer
Lena
Taggart
Ridott
Quincey
Will Elect Officers for Freeport Eastern Star Meeting
An important meeting of Freeport Chapter Eastern Star is set for Monday evening to elect officers for the ensuing year. The event will determine leadership roles for the chapter's next term.
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Freeport Chapter
Eastern Star
Meeting of the King's Daughters Observed Monday
The King's Daughters hold a gathering Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Chas. E. Dunn. The event focuses on fellowship and community service within the organization.
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King’s Daughters
Chas. E. Dunn
Union Barber Shops Close Sundays Citywide
The city’s union barber shops will not open on Sundays, effective tomorrow, marking a citywide Sunday closure. The decision affects all union shops and sets a universal day off for workers.
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Union
City Council Meeting Adjourned To Next Monday Night
An adjourned meeting of the city council will be held next Monday night. The notice states the continuation of proceedings and invites attendance by residents and stakeholders.
Arbor Day proposed on barren mountains by Itellan minister
The Itellan minister of public instruction proposed an Arbor Day to urge tree planting on barren mountains. Silk breeders in France receive a 5 cent bounty per point of product, yet the industry declines. The Transvaal and Orange Free State have no navy and no flag flies from any vessel. Cape Colony police number 2000 enlisted men with 8 officers. A giant chimney for the U.S. Bureau of Printing and Engraving rises 22? feet high. Dog owners tattoo pets for theft identification. tattooing is a lucrative business. Thirty senators left office March 4, 1899, with 30 more to leave in 1901 and 1903, totaling the entire Senate.
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Transvaal
Orange Free State
Cape Colony
New York
United States Bureau of Printing and Engraving
United States
Senate
Frigid wave forecast for Foster's forecast January storms
Foster's forecast predicts a series of storm waves crossing the continent from January 8 to 12, reaching the Pacific by January 13 and spreading across the central valleys and eastern states through January 20. A thaw around January 20 followed by another cold wave is expected, with impacts on winter wheat and corn prospects. conditions suggest better wheat vitality but uncertain foreign influences on prices.
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W. T. Foster
Justin
Pacific Coast
Rockies Country
Great Central Valleys
Great Central Valley
Eastern States
Rockies
Atlantic States
Pacific
Vanity Fair Coming to Grand Opera House Monday Night
The Grand Opera House hosts Hill's Vanity Fair on Monday with a 20 member company delivering pungent satire, musical numbers, and strong acts. Also praised last night, Frederic the Great by Lewis Morrison drew acclaim for historical drama, comedy, and impressive scenery.
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Vanity Fair
Frederic the Great
Grand Opera House
Lewis Morrison
Freeport
Teaser Ad Promises Youthful Bloom From Tea
An advertorial quip suggests a woman who looks homely should try Rocky Mountain Tea to restore youth, presented by Emmert & Burrell. The line uses a provocative tone to imply cosmetic improvement through the product.
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Emmert & Burrell
Freeport Post Office List for Week Ending January 6
The Freeport post office release names addressees awaiting pickup for the week ending January 6. Entries include LADIE Brown Madam McCovern Elizabeth Benton Mrs Nellie Myers Mrs Maria Bracey Miss Beasy Miss Bertha Hancey Mrs C Stephenson Mrs J R Jenkins Mrs Emma Betty Mary Lawson Mrs Lydia Woodeyett Helen GENTLEMEN Allen Robert Aurand Olman Ernest Becker Nicholas Poincel Leon Buss Henry Popp Charles Ball F R Mager John Grain John Hemphill Jh F Williams V Haranah Aron Waddington Frank Jones C d Winina Wagon Co. Postmaster Smith D Atkins notes callers must state advertised January ti.
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Freeport Post Office
Ladie Brown
Madam McCovern
Elizabeth Benton
Nellie Myers
Maria Bracey
Beasy
Bertha Hancey
C. Stephenson
J. R. Jenkins
Emma Betty
Mary Lawson
Lydia — Woodeyett
Helen Gentlemen
Allen
Robert Aurand Olman
Ernest
Becker
Nicholas Poincel
Leon Buss
Henry Popp
Charles Ball
F. R. Mager
John Grain
Mr. Talada
John Hemphill
Jh. F. Williams
V. Haranah
Aron Waddington
Frank Jones
C. d. Winina Wagon Co
McClure
Smith D
Atkins
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Frightful blunder may cause burns scalds cuts or bruises. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best in the world to kill pain and heal, curing sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions. Pile cure claimed, 25 cents a box, sold by Emmert and Burr, druggists.
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Emmert & Burr
School Board Meeting Notes Conclude Routine Business
Regular board of education meeting held Friday Jan 6 at 7 pm with all members present led by President Kicin. Minutes from December approved and monthly bills allowed. U B church rent $60 for two months approved. Edward Heck rebate $3.59 taxes. tax rate for 1893 set at $2.06. Dictionary purchases referred to committee on supplies. Meeting adjourned. December school report hints at health benefits. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised by Etomert & Burrell.
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Board of Education
Allf
Kicin
U. B. Church
Edward Heck
Heard
Lena Jay 6 Isabel Chapter O E S Elect Officers
Lena Lena Jay 6 Isabel Chapter O E S held a special meeting to install officers and entertain the Blue Lodge A F and A M and friends. An Eastern Star play The Pilgrims was presented, followed by an elaborate lunch as the officers for the ensuing year were listed.
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Lena
Jay
Isabel
Phoebe Reese
Katherine Dodds
Elizabeth Buss
Meda Schemerhorn
Jessie E. Roush
Adah
Maude Rees
Ruth
Jennie Hinds
Esther
Belle Nelson
Martha
Vicenta Beoke
Electa
Hattie Hayes
Marshall
Belle Waite
Jennie Fitzgerald
Jennie Fall
Sentinel
J. M. Schemerhorn
R.S. Lampert
S. E. Stine
Byron
Adeline
C. Reuter
Freeport
C. Henning
G. T. Decker
Lillian Moore
Burlington
Mis. H. Jones
Kate Albee
Darlington
Wis
Philip Musser
Thankful words from Ada E Hart of Groton
Ada E Hart recalls a severe lung illness that settled into consumption after being given up by four doctors. She credits her recovery to Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds, stating eight bottles cured her. Trial bottles offered free at Emmert & Burrell's drug store, with regular sizes priced 60 cents and 1.00, guaranteed or refunded.
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Ada E. Hart
Groton
Emmert & Burrell’s
Wilkins Studio Photo Sale and Grocery Trade for Bargain
A notice offers large price cuts on studio photographs at Wilkins Studio and a small stock of groceries for sale. It describes an established trade available at a substantial bar gain and directs inquiries to this office for details.
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Wilkins
Beecham's Pills Promoted For Stomach Ailments
An advertisement extols Beecham's Pills as a cure for biliousness constipation and indigestion claiming a course restores vitality and leads to a clear mind and bright eyes. The text warns of various tongue conditions associated with digestive issues.
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Beecham
Local Health and Notes From Eleroy Area
Louis Moersch shows improvement after grip attack and Ed Meine suffers mumps. Mrs. Goward and Mrs. Buss are both reported sick or recovering, while Frank Spiller rests easier. Devastating news confirms Miss Emmeretta Henderson has no hope of recovery after a fall near Flansburg schoolhouse where she taught. Beecham's Pills touted for flatulence. Hair Work offered. Mrs. A C Thomas at 255 Galena Street.
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Louis Moersch
Ed Meine
T. W. Goward
John Buss
Frank Spiller
Emmeretta Henderson
Flansburg
Eleroy
Great New Year's Sale at The Cash Grocer
F A Schulz promotes a Great New Year's Sale with all goods at sacrifice. Read over the list and visit to save on groceries meats and provisions.
Sale on groceries at Havemeyer & Elder's and others
Advertises weekly specials on rolled oats two pounds and twenty pounds, granulated sugar for $1.00, Golden Palace flour at 90c a sack, butterine in bricks, a book on butterine, tomatoes in 3-pound cans for 7¢, Peaberry coffee 12¢ per pound, butter and crackers 4¢ per pound, maple syrup 1¼, Plymouth Rock peas 8¢ a can, Boston baked beans 5¢ for 8 pounds, peaches in syrup, French mustard, fresh roasted peanuts 5¢ a quart.
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Havemeyer & Elder
Golden Palace
Braun & Fitts
Swift
Jersey
Plymouth Rock
Boston
Bargain grocery ad highlights low prices on staples
List of deeply discounted items including oatmeal prunes cheese rice buckwheat and tea with large quantity purchases. Featured prices: Oatmeal 2c per lb Starch 2c per lb Prunes 5c per lb Limberger 24c per lb Buckwheat 33c for 10 lb Rice 3c per lb Fairly priced soaps and sauces including Fairy soap Snyder chili sauce 8c a bottle and mustard 3c per 5 oz bottle. Senior ad promotes calendar and maple syrup deals.
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Japan
Fairbank
Snyder
H. Wichert
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