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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
2
Listing shows a post office notice for Freeport Illinois dated January 11. It references a classified mail matter and indicates Freeport Freeport Illinois as the location for the matter filed.
Frank Doyle went to Rockford this morning. L Gilbert was a morning passenger to Chicago. Jacob Krohn transacting business in Chicago. Robin Fargher was a morning passenger to Madison. DC W Killen returned home from Grand Rapids. Herman Kelsey returned to Chicago. Earl Grimms left for Lincoln Neb to work on the Post. Geo Showalter now in Milwaukee on business. Chas Yount and Roy Hineline returned home from Dubuque. Mrs L D Waleb and daughter returned to Rockford after visiting Mrs Ben Clark. Louis Karcher out from Chicago. friend of Judge Haneey who would make a good governor. Louis J Behan in Chicago with Judge Hanecy at Great Northern hotel. Mrs Snow of Chicago, known here as Fannie Maxwell, guest of Mrs Peter Bixler. Mrs Snow formerly employed here.
Social happenings report Royal Neighbors installation of officers at their hall with dancing and refreshments. The Social Twelve hosted Miss Hake for an afternoon card party with prizes won by Mrs. Whitlock and Mrs. Krape, and Mrs. Altenbern as consolation. Freeport Social Club danced at Germania hall with about twenty five couples. W O N Club to be entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Julius Smith, Meiome Whist Club hosted by Miss Florence Whitlock on Carroll Street.
John H. Taylor of Kent township has been declared insane and will be taken to Elgin for treatment.
The Sick List notes Alvin Pfeiffer remains ill while Frank Spitler has recovered enough to be around again after a recent siege of sickness.
Miss Birch will give a piano recital at the Woman's Club on Saturday with Aleck Ostrander as violinist described as a rising artist. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to attend. A 20 cent visitor fee will be charged.
Miss Birch, an accomplished pianist and teacher, will present a recital for the Woman's club next Saturday afternoon. The public will be glad for the opportunity to hear her, as she has made many warm friends and ardent admirers since arriving in Freeport.
A meeting of the Stephenson County Society of Physicians and Surgeons was held today with attendees from Freeport Pearl City Cedarville Orangeville and Winslow. Dr Rideout presented a paper on obstructive conditions of the upper respiratory tract and related diseases while Dr Sheetz spoke on neuralgia neuritis and the importance of differentiating between conditions.
Judge Elbridge Hanecy of Chicago, Republican hopeful for governor, arrived in Freeport with a party of Illinois political figures. He met local and adjoining county Republicans at the Brewster house, spent the afternoon at the County Club rooms, and planned Rockford visits. supporters say he would be a popular governor if nominated and elected. Hanecy vows to pay campaign costs for visiting judges and to obey the people, not politicians.
Closing board quotations for May wheat and corn, pork and lard, and market figures for cattle, hogs, and sheep. Includes Chicago receipts, northwest totals, New York stock data, and a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. Observes firm to steady cattle and higher hogs, with mixed cereal prices and broker notes.
Rain or snow this afternoon then fair tonight and Friday with cold in the south tonight. Special forecast notes for Cuiosco region.
Rev Wm H Wilson of McCormick seminary preaches at Second Presbyterian on Matthew 19 16 30 debating the rich young ruler who kept the law yet valued possessions over heaven. He notes Diogenes Herodotus Carlyle and calls the man a rare figure of virtue whose failure stemmed from attachments to wealth.
A famous burglar, Billy Swipes, visits a grande dame who wants him to steal her diamonds to keep her name in papers. He agrees, asking only theater tickets and a drink for payment, noting he is no real criminal and never convicted.
A social scion known for frugal habits wheels through Louisville with a girl, pays only party calls, and theater outings. After paying, he quips that a nickel is the interest on a dollar for a year, prompting Miss Bluegrass to faint as the gag lands.
Dr Kings New Life Pills promise quick relief from sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. Easy to take, priced at 25 cents, with a money back guarantee if not cured. Sold by Emmert Burrell druggists.
A vintage advertisement touts Grain-O as a nutritious grain drink for all ages. It claims to aid digestion strengthen nerves and serve as a healthful non stimulant alternative to coffee. Sold by grocers at about four times coffee price per package.
A young woman vents distress to her mother in law about her husband’s long nights away from home. She describes him leaving work late and staying out until after curfew, prompting concern for the marriage and asking how long this has persisted. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a cure for dyspepsia constipation and general vigor.
The text lists empire land areas by continent: Europe 125,480 square miles, Asia 224,476, Africa 2,625,016, America 3,665,828, plus 3,200 TS in Deoamies. It then shifts to a poetic couplet about fortune and marriage, ending with an advertisement line Rocky Mountain tea will do the rest by Emmert & Burrell.
Wilkins Studio announces a large price cut on photo services with a four day sale. The offer highlights reduced rates on all photo prints and portraits. Located at the Wilkins building, the event runs for a brief period only.
Lena news reports Chas Cummings home from Cadandagua N Y for a visit. Mrs C G Hall departs for Hinsdale NL to stay with Mrs L Goddard. Dr Allen Salter buys Aspinwall cottage at Center and North Railroad to move in soon. Belvidere death of Mrs Willoughby Whipple noted. G A R installation at the opera house Friday evening with veterans and families invited. Miss Addie Snyder travels to Chicago to visit friends.
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