Winter Stock Go-On Sale To Clear Inventory
In a week or ten days we shall invoice our stock. In the meantime we shall offer low prices on many winter goods to reduce the stock, which is much too large for some reason.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1908
Page
8
Dry Goods Price Reductions Highlight Numerous Lines
Dry goods are greatly reduced with many lines priced at 14 and 44 cents and some items below regular price. The listing emphasizes substantial savings on assorted fabrics and dry goods for shoppers seeking bargains.
Hosiery and Underwear Closeout Sale Preview
Odd lots of hosiery and underwear offered at prices below cost in a closing-out sale. Limited quantities remain with bold discounts on remaining stock.
Cloaks and Furs Offer Unmatched Value Today
There never has been a time when you could buy such good cloaks and furs for so little money as you can today.
Local society notices and business closures in town
The Culture club skips tonight while a Globe ball card party and a Shakespeare Society meeting with Miss Stearns occur. Stores plan Monday closings, Miss Annett Gray resigns from Kaste studio to pursue Chicago work, Mystic Workers host a dance January 15, dental offices close for clinic travel, Interstate Public files Galena incorporation for water electric and gas services with $300 000 capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Ball
Shakespeare Society
Miss Stearns
Annett Gray
Kaste Studio
Chicago
State Bank
Interstate Public Company
Galena
Tte
Warren Hea well known Freeport resident injured in hog pen fall
Warren Hea a well known resident of Freeport visiting his niece Mrs R B Fisher near Orangeville fell from a hog pen near the house this morning breaking three ribs on his right side. Doctors say the injury will keep him laid up for a week or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Hea
Freeport
R. B. Fisher
Orangeville
Miss Ruby Smith Excites Grand Opera House Crowd
Miss Ruby Smith sang illustrated songs yesterday at the Grand opera house and was repeatedly encored. Her first public appearance proved an instantaneous success, and friends predict a bright future and the finest success for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Smith
Grand Opera House
Miss Smith
Prisoners Shovel Snow in City Jail Job
Three prisoners confined in the city jail were placed in charge of Officer Figeley this afternoon with snow shovels. They were tasked to clear a bad drift on North Walnut Street as their assigned job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Figeley
North Walnut Street
Will Probated in Freeport Court for John Nuesse
The last will of John Nuesse of Freeport has been probated in county court. The estate is left to his widow Elizabeth Nuesse, who is named executrix. Document dated August 21, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nuesse
Freeport
Elizabeth Nuesse
All Professionals win series to tie with First English Lutherans
The All Professionals swept the three game series from the First English Lutherans at the YMCA Saturday night to leave both teams with one series won each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Professionals
Property transfer in Oneco involves John McDaniel to Albert Mc Daniel
A deed description transfers property in the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of the north quarter of section 382 in Oneco town. The consideration is $4,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDaniel
Albert McDaniel
Oneco
Baptist Young People Hold Evening Meeting
Baptist young people plan an 8 o'clock church parlors gathering with a business session and social after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People’s Meeting
Robert Schwarz Sees Notable Health Improvement
Sick and Afflicted. Robert Schwarz's condition shows a noticeable improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schwarz
City Council Proceedings December 1 1907 Meeting Notes
The regular council meeting on Monday December 1 1907 had most aldermen present except Younglove McGovern and Lonergan. Ald. Harden chaired with Ald. Bauscher deputizing, minutes from December 2 and December 4 were approved and printed. Licenses for P J Wilson liquor and milk and cream licenses were approved with transfers to J Van Epps and J Jackson. Several bills from sewer department general expense and improvements were approved and warrants ordered. The session adjourned to December 9 1907 at 8 PM, attest City Clerk Waterstradt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Younglove
McGovern
Lonergan
Ald. Harden
Ald. Prall
Ald. Causeher
Ald. Bauscher
P. J. Wilson
Ald. Dorman
Laible Bros
J. van Epps
KH. M. Lied
J. Jackson
Freeport Standard
Freeport Gas, Light and Coke Co
Boos
Lecture tickets for Willett courses now available
Subscribers may obtain tickets from committee members who collected their names. Syllabi cost 10 cents at the public library, with a list of library books on display for preparatory reading. Course tickets are 1.50 and staple admission 38.5 cents, with copies at Brown & Dollmneyer’s Pattison & Kryder’s and Walter J. Young & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willett
Brown & Dollmneyer's
Pattison & Kryder’s
Walter J. Young &Co
Rather William's Indian Herb cures diverse ailments
An old drug advertisement touts Rather William's Indian Herb as instantly relieving indigestion constipation sour stomach and malaria with direct action on the liver and digestive organs. It promises complete digestion cleansing of the stomach regulation of the bowels and a money back guarantee. Sold by C P Guenther & Co at the Galena avenue and street corner for 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
C. P. Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
German Supper Planned by Illinois Rebekah Lodge Staff
The Degree Staff of Illinois Rebekah lodge No 259 T O O F arranged a German supper for January 18. Chairman Mrs W H Manchester appointed committees for dining room kitchen ticket sales and reception. Supper served 5 to 7 PM with a follow up lodge meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Rebekah Lodge
M. K. Tenney
George McKnight
Noble Grand
Illinois Rebekah Lodge
County Cullings From Our Own Correspondent
Red Oak reports a quiet week with travel notes and social events. Joseph Miller rode to Freeport. A T Folgate and J Elsesser visited McConnell. prayer meeting Thursday. missionary society met at Mrs Baumgardner’s. Mystic Workers of Red Oak plan Alabama Coon ghost entertainment in Shippees hall McConnell Ill on January 17 with 15 cent admission. Cleve Folgate visits Orangeville. Lewis Zipse returns from Mendota. several residents at Wm Smith's. Miss Alice Kramer visits Miss Bessie Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Joseph Miller
Freeport
A. T. Folgate
J. Elsesser
McConnell
The
Missionary Society
Cleve Folgate
Orangeville
Lewis Zipse
Mendota
O. J. Elsesser
Mary C. Elsesser
Chas. Koltman A
al. Wolfe
Wm. Smith
Alice Kramer
Sefoto Mills
Bessie Phillips
Orangeville Social Notes On Winter Weekend Visits
From Our Own Correspondent Orangeville Jan 14 Ross Palmer of Seatonville spent Sunday with Ira Wagner and family Ben Davis and Sam Kettle left for Portland Oregon Mrs Geo Wagner gave a birthday dinner for her husband H C Snyder was in Chicago on business before part of the week Samuel Holmes and wife of Monroe spent Thursday here Will Confer and wife are the parents of a baby boy The following gentlemen attended the Masonic school of instruction at Rockford this week G I Cadwell A C Ebel H C Snyder and J Hi Garns The Mystic Workers held a banquet on Friday Rev Marburger and wife of Dakota spent Sunday here The roads are drifted quite badly in some places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Ross Palmer
Seatonville
Ira Wagner
Ben Davis
Sam Kettle
Portland
Oregon
Geo. Wagner
H. C. Snyder
Chicago
Samuel Holmes
Monroe
Wili
Confer
Masonic School of Instruction
Rockford
G. I. Cadwell
A. C. Ebel
J. Hi. Garns
Mystic
Rev. Marburger
Dakota
Ancient Bows and Their Global Evolution in Warfare
Ancient bows varied by region with the Scythian curved bow and Tartars preserving that form. Greek bows were short yet powerful, possibly horn-based with metal bands, while Romans introduced archery to Britain. English long bows and arbalests dominated battles like Creecy Poitiers and Agincourt, arbalestiers using fifty arrows in the front ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creecy
Poitiers
Agincourt
Throat trouble on the train and a joke
A commuter wearing a bandage reveals a polka dot tie and explains his new marriage of under a year. The young seat mate shares sympathy, noting his own throat trouble a year ago as a light, ironic exchange on a crowded train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise
Pinesalve Carbonized Poultice for Inflammation Care
An early advertisement describes Pinesalve Carbonized as a poultice that draws out inflammation and poison with antiseptic healing. It is marketed for chapped hands, lips, cuts, and burns and sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Chuen ther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogh
C. P. Chuenther
Footwear Discount at Robt Luecke on Galena Street
A ten percent reduction applies to all footwear for the next fifteen days at Robt Luecke located opposite the New York Hotel on 52 Galena Street. The offer invites customers to take advantage of the limited time sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROBT
Luecke
Opp
N. Y
Galena Street
Fishte
New York
Galena St
van Buren St
Gentle Nose Blowing Urged by Medical Experts
Public health guidance stresses scientific nose blowing. Blow one nostril at a time with gentle force to avoid forcing air, discharge, and microbes into the Eustachian tube and middle ear. The London Mail notes some authorities once forbade nose blowing during colds, but gently blowing is advised when necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Mail
Insidious Kidney Trouble Warning Ad
An insidious danger warning about kidney trouble warns that the disease progresses unseen until danger. The ad urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Names H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz appear as endorsers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
For Sale Classified Fragments Include Beds and Rooms
Too fragmentary for full details. Listings note bed frame with springs and mattress on Blackhawk Street and a furnished room with bath on Cadena Avenue. Also a six room cottage on Ell Nols Street with gas and hot water. Inquiries at 2138 Carrol St or phone Blaky.
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Council Proceedings
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