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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1900
Page
4
J M Raymond of Dixon Illinois says eight years of back pain ended after treatment by Gregory and wife magnetic healers. He could finally lie in any position and reports complete relief, claiming the method cured a condition other doctors failed to fix.
Entertainment and meetings of interest include Freeport chapter Eastern Star officers elected January 2, Sons of Veterans camp installation January 17 18, Stephenson County farmers institute January 22 at the courthouse, Holden Comedy Co at Germania opera house February 6 Under the Red Robe at the Grand February 14 Iron Moulders Union dance at Germania hall February 21 Central Commandery inspection Masonic hall February 22 50th anniversary of Excelsior lodge of Masons.
Press notices praise Behannesey as a remarkable oriental entertainment. Chicago papers call it a wonder and highly interesting. Omaha and Milwaukee reviews note crowds, local cast of forty, and that it was the best of its kind in the city last evening.
At Saturday’s gathering Mrs Charles D Knowl ton presented an insightful paper on socialism tracing Christian socialism through history and Christianity applied to social reform. A lively discussion followed with club members contributing views.
In Deparville Illinois on January 4 1900 Journal Printing Co Freeport requests correction of a Cedarville item printed January 3 The Royal Neighbors did not host a social dance last Thursday evening The item should say the Royal Neighbors gave a social in honor of Mr and Mrs C O Rathbun who have moved to Winters California
Tonight at the Grand opera house the show Vanity Fair presents a mix of music acrobatic feats grotesque burlesque and high class comedy with known actors and charming women. The bill promises pleasing singing and entertaining acts for the season opening.
The surviving members of Company A 11th Illinois Infantry mourn the death of Harvey M. Parker of Bluefield Michigan who died Saturday January 6. He was beloved by comrades and kept up correspondence with every surviving member since the war.
An important meeting of Freeport Chapter Eastern Star is held this evening to elect officers for the coming year. The Horseshoers' Union will elect its officers tomorrow in a separate session.
A concert is announced for next Saturday featuring Miss Birch the city pianist and Alex Ostrander a noted Chicago violinist. Their performance promises a distinguished musical event for local audiences.
Robert Watson, the boy injured last Saturday, regained consciousness at 3 o'clock Sunday morning and is able to be up and around today.
The H. Et. C. will convene this evening with Miss Cora Lantzer at the corner of Clark Avenue and Chicago Street.
The city council will meet tonight to finish up the regular monthly session and wrap ongoing business. City officials urge residents to attend and observe the proceedings.
The Amity society will host a tea meeting tomorrow at the home of Miss Alice Coleman. The event invites members and neighbors to join in a social gathering.
The 20th century dancing club plans a social dance at Blust's hall in the near future. Members invite attendees to join for an evening of music and dancing.
John Bogers suffered a mashed finger at the Central shops on Saturday. The incident involved a workshop mishap during regular duties.
A Rockford bowling scene notes tournament play and a claim that Freeport clubs could assemble a team to defeat the top Rockford bowlers. The piece discusses rising enthusiasm, few alleys, and the diverse styles of bowlers from speedsters to “call-shot” players, praising the sport’s broad appeal.
The ad promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best pain and healing remedy for burns, cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, and skin infections. It claims quick relief and guaranteed cure for 25 cents per box, sold by Emmert & Burrell, druggists.
Lena briefs list several visitors from Chicago Noratony Red Rock Kent and Galena. Local Lutheran week of prayer holds nightly services this week. Belvidere guest Winnie Knickerbocker returns home after two weeks. Henry Wernicke from Freeport visits brother Louis.
Barcelona resident Mr R P Olivia spends winters in Aiken and reports that Electric Bitters cured his back head pains. The ad claims the remedy heals liver and kidney trouble purifies the blood tones the stomach strengthens the nerves and revitalizes the entire body with every bottle guaranteed at 50 cents from Emmert and Burrell.
Judge Hancey of Chicago, a gubernatorial candidate, will visit Freeport next Thursday and be hosted at the County club rooms. Judge Yates and Congressman Reeves, also seeking the GOP nomination, have been guests. The club will treat all candidates equally and unite behind the nominee after nominations. A large Republican turnout from the ninth district is expected.
Ada E. Hart of Groton South Dakota describes a severe lung illness that threatened her life. After doctors gave up she credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with her recovery after eight bottles. Trial bottles offered at Emmert Burrells drug store with guaranteed or refunded price.
Mrs. M. J. Berry of 19 Addison Street reports kidney pills from Emmett and Burrell improved her back and kidneys. She suffered dizziness and sleepless nights before starting Doan's Kidney Pills, then slept better and felt like a new person. Doan's cost 60 cents a box and are sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan's.
F. A. Schulz promotes a Great Challenge Sale with deep cuts on numerous items. Butterine 13c per lb, White Satin flour 90c per sack, Arbuckle Armosa coffee 10c per lb, and many groceries priced well below value. Also listed are dried berries, soda, extracts, popcorn, pancake mix, starch, soap, and canned goods with sizable discounts.
Extra heavy tin coffee and tea pots with copper bottom and rim offered at 1d4e each. Slow cutters priced at 13e each. Rolling pins at 5e each. Stove lifters available at le each.
Fresh bread three cents a loaf. One day old bread two cents a loaf. Buns rolls cookies and doughnuts eight cents a dozen. Pies and cakes eight cents each. Zweibach three cents a dozen Uneeda Biscuits four cents per package.
Local butcher advertises low prices on beef pork and lamb with a 3 to 5 cent per pound discount, highlighting surloin and porterhouse steaks, round steak roast and chops, leg of lamb, bacon, spare ribs and herring, promising satisfaction with competitive pricing.
Castors and blue jackets once priced 15.00 16.50 and 18.00 drop to 10.00 6.00. Plush cape 7.50 value now 5.00. Children jackets worth up to 3.50 now 1.50. Fleece lined wrappers 1.00. teed or eiderdown wrappers now 2.00 3.00 reduced to 2.00. flannel wrappers now 2.50.
The ad advertises a weeklong sale with numerous discounted items. Havemeyer & Elder sugar at 1.00 per 20 lbs, Golden Palace flour 90c per sack, 2 lb butterine bricks, oats, peas, beans, peaches, coffee at 12c per lb, maple syrup 12c per pint, syrup 25c per gallon, crackers 4c per lb, and other staples. Also offers a book about butterine production with purchase.
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