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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1898

Page

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Cloaks at Today’s Prices End of Season Sale

Local store touts cloaks at very low closing out prices. Shoppers urged to view in-store bargains across the selection before making purchases.

Special Sale on Canned Goods and Pantry Staples

Special sale prices on baked beans in tomato sauce 3c per can four for $1.20 per sack flour comparable at $1.35 per sack French peas 10c a can Aunt Emily’s self rising pancake flour two lb for tc Yankee oats two lb package better than Quaker oats etc. Includes wax beans corn meal apricots apples baking powder rolled oats green gages soap Hustier soap coffee 1c per lb buckwheat 2c per lb etc.

Emily California Golden Santos

Local Meat Market Promises Best Meat at Low Prices

Busy department highlights wide meat selection and lower prices from Ie to Sew. Special quarterly beef prices offered. market invites customer trade and trial purchases.

The Klondike New Title for John Meyers Store

Local notes show new business names and upcoming meetings. John Meyers replaces the wet goods shop name with The Klondike. Jacob Pontius of Stover’s injured his thumb badly yesterday. Pastor’s Association meets Monday Jan 17. Salvation Army speaker Geo Turneaure visits barracks tomorrow at 8. Knights of the Globe report no monthly assessment. Naomi Lagron travels to Elysia Ohio after telegram about his sister in law.

Klondike John Meyers Wet Goods Emporium Jacob Pontius Stover’s

Rev George D Lindsay to preach at Second Presbyterian

The Rev George D Lindsay pastor of South Presbyterian Galena will preach at Second Presbyterian church every evening next week except Saturday. Sabbath evening at Second Presbyterian a unique service will be held a review of last quarter Sunday school lessons in a song service.

Geo. D. Lindsay South Presbyterian Church of Galena Second Presbyterian Church

Miss Edith Devore Pupils Present Recital at YMCA

The pupils of Miss Edith Devore will give a recital at the YMCA auditorium on Friday evening January 28. A very interesting and novel program is being arranged for the occasion.

Edith Devore

Primary Sunday School Teachers Union Meet at YMCA

The Primary Sunday School Teachers union will meet at the YMCA building Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. All members are urged to be present. Election of officers will take place.

Injured Livery Worker Hurt by Horse Kick

Arthur Raymer of Dittmar's livery was severely hurt when a horse kicked him in the leg just below the knee this morning. The shoe corks sank into the leg but no bones were broken.

Arthur Raymer Dittmar’s

Fire destroys smoke house near Schraum residence

At 5 30 this morning a fire was discovered in the smoke house adjoining John Schraum's residence on upper Stephenson street. The department rushed to the scene and saved the residence, but the smoke house was reduced to ashes.

John Schraum Upper Stephenson Street

Jubilate Deo at People's Church Song Recital

The program lists Jones Downs Female Quartette with soprano solos such as O Savior. Mrs Hee Powell offers a hat offertory with attendees including Miss Jennie Easton and Mrs Bates. The fragment shows a church concert schedule with names and brief actions.

Salo Hee Powell Jennie Easton Bates

Injured Worker Removed Steel From Eye in Chicago

J. W. Daniels, injured at work in I. C. shops on Thursday, was sent to Chicago today to have a piece of steel removed from his eye. The accident is very painful and there is hope he will not lose sight in the eye.

J. W. Daniels I. C Chicago

W O N Club Hosts Evening at Riordan Home

The W. O. N. club met last night at the Riordan home for an enjoyable evening of cards. Prizes were awarded with Miss Tillie Voigt taking the ladies head prize, John Riordan the gentleman's head prize, and Seward Babcock the ladies hobby prize. Refreshments were served.

W. O.N Nona Jennie Riordan Tillie Voigt John Riordan

Por Fair Virginia at Ger mania opera house this Wednesday

The play Por Fair Virginia will be shown at Ger mania opera house on Wednesday evening January 12 with author Russ Whytal and his wife in principal roles. The production features strong emotional work by Viola Fortescue EK FF Nagle Joseph Zahner and John H Burnett plus child star Mabel Taliaferro. A complete scenic outfit is promised. Mick McHenry of Freeport TL rents the former Latta bridge rooms to run a brokerage and grain business linked to Schwartz Dupee & Co with a private wire to open by January 5. he has prior Freeport experience and aims for success here.

Virginia Germania Opera House Jay Russ. Whytal Mr. Whytal Viola Fortescue EK. FF. Nagle Joseph Zahner John H. Burnett Mabel Taliaferro Janesville Mick. Mc Henry Freeport Dr. Latta Sts McHenry Chicago Messrs. Schwartz Dupee & Co Wnder Construction Vth

Thursday Afternoon Charity Tea Inspires Local Mothers

A Freeport Presbyterian church event transformed the usual tea scene into a practical relief project for needy mothers. Young women led by Florence Knowlton organized garment making, music, and a coffee tea, inviting overworked mothers to attend in warm rooms where they could learn child care tips from Dr. Soule. Garments are finished at home or sold to families at low cost, with the event funded by the society and supported by volunteers including Miss Burbank, Miss Ferry, and Miss Demorest.

Freeport First Presbyterian Church Florence Knowlton Miss Burbank Miss Ferry Miss Demorest Dr. Soule Bertha Bidwell Hattie Burbank Belle Wright Susie Ferry Margaret Becker Mattie Holderby Jennie and Elenor Demorest Atta Hill Kitty Degan Tumell Pansy Runner Piersol Sanford

Delegates chosen by Stephenson County Prohibition party

The Stephenson County Prohibition convention named delegates and alternates to the state convention from Freeport Cedarville West Freeport Winslow Dakota Afolkey and other towns. Resolutions praised state secretary Alonzo E. Wilson for illness and pledged support and sympathy.

Stephenson County Freeport John H. Wilson Geo. M. Fugate Geo. H. Ford Albert H. Engle F. A. Smith Wm. Smallwood Edwin Herbert R. D. Dirksen Geo. I. Brown J. J. Nagle A. S. G. Rubendall Ira Crippen Cedarville John Gushart West Freeport Albert M. Hoover Winslow Jesse Merkle Samuel Sinclair Theo. Ellis G. T. Nease Lena A. P. Reber W. L. Lawhorn Geo. Wetzell Bolton -Benj. Clough Henry B. Lilly F. Entors Frank Clingman Afolkey G. H. Cramer Uenn BR. E. Fate Boston F. D. Bolton Wm. Neiman Orangeville J. K. Borngardner Alonzo E. Wilson

Penates and Dr King’s New Discovery Ad

Ancient Greeks worshipped the Penates as household gods. An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs colds and throat lung issues. Claims provide a 25 year trial and guarantee to cure or money back with free trials at Emmett and Burrell’s drug store.

Dr. King Emmett & Burrell’s

Writing lessons for three months advertised at $1.25 per month

An ad promises handwriting lessons from 7 to 9 on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings for $1.25 monthly, claiming proficiency in three months worth $50 in value. It adds a suggestion to calm nerves with Key West Perfection cigars, marketed as the best 10 cent cigars sold by first class dealers.

College Commerce

Taxpayers Notice on Local Tax Collection and Piano Sale

Notice from SELLE, State Collector, announcing tax books are in hand and taxes may be paid at his office behind the First National Bank Cras. Also advertises piano sales at residence No 846 Stephenson St by Mrs Lois Powenn Bares, promising savings of 100 on first class pianos.

First National Bank Cras Stephenson St Lois Powenn Bares

Also Mentioned on This Page

Seeley & Read F. A. Schulz Meat Department Pastor's Association Salvation Army Meeting Geo. Turneaure Salvation Army Knights of the Globe Naomi Lagron Elysia Ohio A. P. Lagron People’s Church Mad Aea Ewe W. O. N. Club Mack Carters Hood Abbie J. Freeman South Duxbury Mass Sarsaparilla Alldruggists The Prohibition Party Household Gods Lédin Miss Tummel Cherry Street L. F. Burrell Pioneer Cash Grocer Burrell's Ceylon Japan N. O Java Rio Santos New York Freeport Lumber McMillan & Smith WM. E. Fry Maynard’s Court House U. T. K. Clothing Store Weeee Doyles J. Hoffman’s Beeg Yriga
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