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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1897
Page
5
Dry Goods store advertises full lines of cloaks dress goods underwear blankets and table linens. It notes hundreds of dollars in new stock since Christmas and promises complete stocks and reliable quality at prices generally below competitors.
Our grocery business reports rising trade as customers discover high profits from trading with us. We offer better goods, frequent stock turnover, and consistently fresh and fine products.
A local listing advertises goods including tinware galvanized ware and granite ware in high quality with many items priced affordably. Additional assorted household items are also available at reduced prices.
The supplier advertises a full stock of office supplies at prices never before reached including ledgers journals day books invoice books bill books filing cases letter copying books counter books diaries for 1897 memorandum calendars daily reminders paper envelopes inks and more for office use.
Ennenga & Wagne offer a holiday array including mufflers ties suspenders gloves mittens umbrellas handkerchiefs cardian jackets sweaters caps shirts cuff buttons watch charms and a 1897 calendar with every purchase at 107 Galen St The Five Ogthiers
In Washington the Senate opened debate on refunding the Pacific Railroad debt, while Senator Cullom and Mills advance Cuba recognition via memorials and a joint resolution. The Senate also transmitted nominations for postmasters including Messler Chatsworth and Freyman Dyersville.
The People against the American Tobacco Company began arguments this morning before Judge Gibbons in Chicago. The suit is among the broadest in Molloney's actions against trusts. The combined capital of the trust reportedly stands at about 26 million dollars.
Miss Boala is ill with grippe while Mayor Younger travels to Chicago. Various members visit, install officers, and attend meetings. A marriage at St. Joseph's church joins Joseph Oehl and Mary Bohn. A small fire at Schiott's laundry is contained with no major damage. The Dixon Sun notes church events, W. T. A. studies, and upcoming deanery meetings in January.
The Commercial Bank of Eau Claire with capital of 30 000 dollars closed today in Wisconsin. Officials cite the Allemania Bank of St Paul as cause for the suspension. They expect to wind up affairs with all depositors paid in full.
Senator John Palmer III is bedridden in Springfield after a sudden illness. His physician advised rest and warned he is threatened with pneumonia, prompting home confinement and careful monitoring.
Miss Edith Lyman Collins of New York wed Reichid Bey, Count Czaykowski, an attache of the Turkish embassy at Rome, in a ceremony held in Paris this afternoon.
Illinois outlook calls for snow flurries in the north this afternoon. Tonight and Friday will be partly cloudy with warmer conditions in the east. Light to fresh southerly winds accompany the changeable conditions.
In Old Bailey London on January 7 the Lady Scott Cockerton and Aylott case saw a dramatic turn as counsel advised withdrawal of justification pleas and the defendants pleaded guilty to criminal libel charged by Earl Russell. The scene in court sparked a profound sensation.
Senor Canovas del Castillo, prime minister, personally denies any foundation for reports of impending changes in the Spanish ministry. The cortes will meet in April, when important government measures will be submitted to parliament.
W J Bryan arrived in Chicago at 8 20 this morning and was met by prominent Democrats and a large crowd. He will be banqueted at the Tremont house before returning to Omaha to speak on Jackson Day night.
Springfield Illinois January 7 special report both houses adjourn after routine business until Monday when they will reconvene at noon to witness the inauguration of Governor elect Tanner and other state officials.
Philadelphia a well known actress Mrs James Carden also known as Miss Marston Leigh died after paralysis struck Thursday. The death occurred in Philadelphia last night following the illness.
J. H. Johnson & Co., a prominent New York jewelry dealer, made an assignment today. Liabilities total 219500 while assets amount to 201700, signaling a substantial insolvency for one of the city’s largest firms.
Friends of J. H. Gibler urge a mayoral candidacy for the upcoming spring election. They press him to enter the race amid local civic discussions and planning.
The Drover’s Journal lists today’s official quotations for cattle hogs sheep and pigs at the Union Stock Yards. Prices show cattle from 3.50 to 5.25, hogs 3.00 to 3.50, sheep 2.50 to 3.75, and lambs at 3.50 to 6.25 with varying classes and weights.
Electric Bitters is a tonic and alterative for all seasons but urged in spring to combat languor and liver sluggishness. It is claimed to prevent fevers and malaria poison effects, easing headaches indigestion and dizziness. Available at Emmert & Burrell's for fifty cents per bottle.
The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Freeport Illinois calls a stockholders meeting at its Freeport office on Tuesday January 12 1897 from 10 a m to 12 m. Directors will be elected and other business may be brought before the meeting. J H Brockmeter cashier.
J. and W. H. Dickover dissolve their partnership by mutual consent and continue as W. H. Dickover at 187 Galena Street. The new firm will assume all debts of the old firm and settle outstanding accounts at the store. Creditors urged to call and settle promptly.
The University of Illinois board will seek legislative approval for a central heating plant a chemical laboratory an agricultural building with a grain raising horticulture and dairying laboratory a women’s building housing a department of household economics and practical cookery and a dormitory for fifty to sixty women to promote healthier university life.
Miss Baker forms a new division in a fancy club with swinging and other branches of physical culture seeking more pupils. Term begins Saturday January 9 at 3 30 pm in the hall over Emmert and Burrell's. Course seven dollars for twelve lessons. For details call 186 West street or phone 190 1 5dtd.
Classified notice for Mrs. A C Thomas offering hair work services at 265 Galena Street. Includes timing 1-4-5w and emphasizes a full range of hair work branches. Local audience urged to contact for appointments or inquiries.
The C. H. Little & Co. mammoth crack store, established 1859, now occupies 15,000 feet of floor space and opens today. Quality is greatly improved while prices remain unchanged.
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