Personal Mention of Freeport Residents on Jan 17
Movements of Freeport people and friends include J H Bender at Sterling and J N Galloway visiting Seward on business. Several travelers head to Chicago Winslow Madison and Dubuque while others remain locally visiting relatives in Mt Carroll Belmont Warren and Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bender
Sterling
Mm Vliss Mary Stoskopf
Chicago
J. N. Galloway
Seward
Chas. Kinney
Will Renner
Mt. Carroll
Freeport
W. E. Fry
St. Joe
Mich
Addie Emerick
Afalkey
Ethel Brubaker
Raleigh
North Carolina
W. A. Beamer
Warren
Hampton
H. Kassep
F. Germann
J. C. Blotz
Ed Germann
Monroe
Robinson’s
J. W. Dietrick
Dubuque
Their Wedding Day The Ceremony At St Marys Church
At seven this morning at St Marys church Freeport Miss Anna G Darrah and August Fitz were married in a ceremony led by Rev Father Horan. Relatives and friends attended as Alma Fitz and Will Grant stood as attendants. Afterward a wedding breakfast for about seventy five guests at St Marys hall featured smilax roses and carnations. The couple plan a brief southern trip to Springfield and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Anna G. Darrah
St. Mary’s Hall
Springfield
Fitz
Freeport
St. Mary’s School
Mr. Fitz
Household hints for stain removal and storage
Advice on cleaning and upkeep for the home. Stain removal uses salts of ammonia and turpentine for silk, hot lemonade to aid colds, and cold water to restore frosted vegetables. Silverware is cleaned with baking soda and chamois, brown a pie with milk, store extra eggplant in brown paper, bake sweet potatoes with sugar, and keep tacks for jar cleaning.
Hair Work in All its Branches
Mrs 4 O Thomas of 255 Galena Street offers a range of hair work services including styling braiding and tailored wigs with attention to fitting and finish in a local shop setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Thomas
Galena Street
Illnesses Hit Many Residents and Local Vendors
Geo Fous and Miss Louise Entors are among the ill alongside Mrs Chas Steffen and Mrs C T Green who is better today. Several others including Mrs Mary Folgate Dr Sunderland Fred Seigenthaler James Lacey of Harlem and Fred and Henry Dorman suffer grip or pneumonia. Miss Allen and Miss Bessie Kum merer of the Boston store are ill with the grip. Eddie Trunck improves from a long grip spell, while Miss Rebecca Manny recovers from a broken arm and Miss Kate Manny from grip. Mrs E M Bailey recovers from a week long illness. Dr Fair is on professional business at Lena. Cure the cough and save the life. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup is sold by Emmert and Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Fous
Louise Entors
Chas
Steffen
C. T. Green
Mary Folgate
Sunderland
Fred Seigenthaler
James Lacey
Harlem
Fred
Henry Dorman
Miss Allen
Bessie Kummerer
Boston
Eddie Trunck
Rebecca Manny
Kate Manny
E. M. Bailey
First National Bank
Heen
Second National Bank
Toe
Knowlton Bros. Bank
Adamson, J
Esreevaner Yams Yeoeeriay
I Dermin
Bamberger
Elin
Bardell, Philp
Bardo
Arnes E. Kk
Barnum
H. Barnes
G. W
Bartlett
Barton
Baumgarten
Sss
Arenenner
Becker
Vee
Jacob
Philippene
Rell
Roert
Hongston
Ee Ry
Hennotham
Eeaeenes
Hidntley
Billerbock
John
Geo
Blust
Eae
Neeeenoae
Chou Aaem
Orbetone Noens
Bogar
Wa Bennaeny
Ongye
Dan Ay
Ordnoer
Gec Seane
REGUS
Nagers
Col. Rossedeanee
Mos. Deueee A
Brigham & Bowler
Brockmeier
Sane
Ads
Brown
A. H
Bewe Bees
Rown
Joseph
Robert Anyon
Clark
Soeeneeunens
Contes
of Cochran
Collman, Brg
Collman
Colvin
Brawas
Rain
J. Ave Sone Ee
Crane
J. H
Cronkrita
BE. Li. Aeteeee
Currier
Iffonbaugh
J.D. Does Oeeesead
Dingman Joe
Ir Son
Dittman
Orman
Edwards
J H
Fison
Vreege
Emmert, Joseph
Presbyterian Parsonage
Flachtemeier
Oe Flachtemeier
Sennees
Flickinger
E. J
Tanz
Tee Nenes
Freeport
Reeport General Electric Co
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Droyor
Reeport Lumber & Eye Go
Freeport W. Water Co
Friadly
Frisbie
Goddard
A. P
Goddard ‘& Clark
Oodrich
Groneman
Mrs
Anna
Gund
Hackett & Lichtenberger
Aist
Amm
Darter
Hartman
Rene Held
Henney
J. Wo
Hettinger
Hettinger, & M
Ot Hewitt
See Or
Hineline
Ol ” Hochel
Hoefer
Holland
W. A
Johnson
T. Wides
Airtel
Cook
Karel
Miss. S
Rerehor Geo
Lewis
Oury
Lad
Ib VO Kean
J. C
Kennedy
Serch
Wo Kingsley
G. Postrtenee
Moe
Me Klapp
BE. Dusine
Knowltou
A. K
D. Sae
H.wey
Kuehner
Bal
D Or
Kullmedier
Hene
LULZ
Lamb & YO Sesessenaseney Ohs
Pocus & Schulte
Avia Veenesereesenes
Fae 'T H. M
AVOY
Tos Ae
Ayer
Mayer
Faust
Maynard
Jesus
Wiceiinh
BOP
Miller
Antes Itnor
Geo. & Covenga
Morgan
Minn
Tuhewey
Tay
Asesseeasseeres
Mynard
H. H
McNamara
J. Hon
Noff
Jasin
Nieman
Hedreesen
VG DbeOe
Fasten Benete
Llond
Witisiesssserrencenernag
Ottonhausen
Agsessnise
Pattison
Peck
Acuwsse
Ane Athens
Palek
Rascreene
Perkins
Bling
Pererreeyy
Offenbarger
Portor
Jos
Ist
Wocdeu
Een
A. Bressane
Boas Eekee
Rico
Robinson Mf'g
Ohker
Webu
Oren
Rosenstial, C. E Vedat
Abe Oenes
Oo E Mubu Sree Saben
Esanesene
Ruthorsdorf
Aftersevbaunieres
Aston, Gaon
Venan Gee Eeree
Schaub
Schauer
Schmid Schmedzle
Eenees Ry
Schoch
St Frs
Schulte
D. van Oooteen Ee
Esder
Schulte & Siecke
Rs. & Byseseseeenn
Sco
Deley
C. Upsdenamsen
Seeley & Read
Farth
Matilda Vangeye
AMEE
Sorf
Martin En
Tee
Schaefer
Ioolz
Sible
Beneed Geeavene
Smallwood
Smith
Miss K. A. Seereee Smith
Goo
Snyder
Dessins
Staver
Stealy
J. Hu
Toffen
Stibgen
A. Esasve
Stoneman
Stoskopf
Sarah
Bebe
Enneene
Misses
Cere
Tover
D. Sseebessies Bevebe
Ageeey
Stover Bicycle Co
Warene Oaraenee
Ors Stover Manufacturing Co
Strohm
Obbane
Swarts
Geo. den
Johr
Tuckett
J. Bucci
Areeaves
Chett & Sony
Sreerre
Upp
Stone Enereens
Vaupel, John
One
Vickerg
Voight
Waddell Bros AN Ed Paenenne Foi
Wagner
F, Sr
Beta Ecereens
John O
W. H. & Sons
Waey
David Walton
Alz
Watson
Eisher
Weisher
Henry
Weisser
Wells
C.J
Wentz
Miss M
Whiteside
Wilber Lumber Co
Wilcoxon
Emi
Ilcoxon, Nevereenene
Vilcoxon, T
Est
Wiles, A
Wilner Bros
Wolf
Aaron
Cessree Winger
Mary
Tee Ream Feeee
Woodman Woodmanso
Brethren Publishing Company to Move from Lanark to Plymouth
Local and regional notices report the Brethren Publishing company to be relocated from Mt. Morris to Plymouth New Hampshire. Other items note Freeman Graham’s death at 55 from brain congestion and Rockford Insurance electing officers including John H. Sherratt as president. An injury death in Sycamore, a McKinley autograph portrait for Galena library, and various local incidents fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren Publishing Company
Lanark
Mt. Morris
Plymouth
Freeman Graham
Rockford, Ill
Graham Brothers
Forest City Insurance Company
Rockford
John H. Sherratt
T. G. Lawler
J. P. Perkins
Andrew H. Sherratt
James
Carrie Shuey
Sycamore
Galena
Ice Trains Sent to Madison for Ice Haulage
Four lengthy trains were dispatched to Madison today to transport ice for the Illinois Central. The ice will be stored in ice houses at multiple locations along the railroad's routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Illinois Central
A Fast Ride on a Hand Car Through Ten Miles
A gentleman in town described a rapid journey with a party that pumped a hand car from Seales Mound to Galena in fifteen minutes. The distance covers over ten miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seales Mound
Galena
Big Tax Payers Tax Collector Opens 1898 Office
Tax Collector T. D. Hirst opens his office in the rear of the First National Bank and announces readiness to collect 1898 taxes. A list of top taxpayers is provided, noting those paying above $75 and a comparison to the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Hirst
First National Bank
Tle Peepers
A Soldier's Story of Rheumatism Cure by Dodd's Kidney Pills
Amos H. Watkins of Minneapolis claims a fifteen year rheumatism battle ended by Dodd's Kidney Pills. He describes excruciating joint pain and declares the pills cured him, urging others to try the remedy as sold by druggists or the Dodd's Medicine Co. in Buffalo. The ad also promotes Rocky Mountain Tea by Emmert & Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd
Minneapolis
Amos H. Watkins
Hennepin Avenue
Tony Curep
Mr. Watkins
Gy Ae
Dodd’s Medicine Co
Buffalo
Real estate transfers tracked in Stephenson County report
Abstract office in Freeport Illinois lists multiple transfers since last report dated January 16 1899. Dubs to Neuschwande Winneshiek Freeport 4473 dollars. Grattelo to Martin Winneshiek Freeport 1000 dollars. Barloga ex to Meineer Wright and Davis. Wardlow to Beal Rock Run ten acres. Billig to Cox Knowlton ad Freeport 3000 dollars. Brubaker to Langea stine Freeport 4400 dollars. Manny to Alber tes Florence 39240 dollars. O Taylor attorney A G Friox notary public conveyancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Abstract
Freeport
Ill
Jacob Dubs
W. F. Neuschwande
Dakota
Virginia Grattelo
Virginia Martin
Winneshiek
John Barloga
Wm. Meineer
Wright & L
Ad Davis
Robert Wardlow
Harvey Beal
Rock Run
H. E. Billig
P. BE. Cox
Knowlton
Catherin Brubaker
Wm. Langeastine
Catherine Manny
Taalke Albertes
Florence
Beecham's Pills Advertised For Digestive Woes
An old advertisement claims a white or brown tongue signals stomach liver or bowel issues. It promotes Beecham's Pills as a cure for biliousness constipation and indigestion and says a course restores vitality, clear tongue, bright eyes and a clear mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
Historian notes medieval canal linking Mediterranean to Red Sea
A German historian highlights a medieval canal connecting the Mediterranean with the Red Sea. He cites a 1585 Mohammedan project to rebuild this precursor to the Suez Canal, reflecting long-standing engineering ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Red Sea
Suez Canal
Electric Bitters claimed cure for multiple ailments
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for back and kidney problems, malaria, and nervous troubles. It promises restoration of vigor, lists cures for constipation, headaches, fainting, insomnia, and melancholy, with physician Dr. Isabella Davenport and osteopathy practice details. Over 10,000 bottles sold. price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Burrell
Ninety Cents Per Sack Flour Calendar Offer
At the above price you can buy a sack of Peach Blossom flour and get a handsome calendar free. Every sack warranted, Martin Serr, Stephenson Street. Will cure a cough when all others fail Jungkunz Cough Balsam. nee Ow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Serr
Stephenson St
Nee Ow
Wt 1kUV A young man seeks steady work for good wages
Wanted by a young man of good address who is willing to work faithfully for good wages. Position permanent. Call at once at 95 Van Buren St. Llidwlw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren St
Local Store Offers Bargains On Groceries And Cured Meats
Fresh bread 3c loaf Freeport corn 4¢ can prunes 4c 1b 50 cigars 60c box 50 Cremo cigars $1.75 box Java and Mocha coffee 20c lb rice 5c 1b sour pickles 5c mild sugar cured hams 8c lb ginger snaps 5c lb 15¢ matches 9c butterine swap quality 12c lb same as creamery butter 3 bars soap 3 for 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Santos
Rio
Modernizing Grocery Offers Friendly Service and Deals
The note promotes a well staffed store with 15 clerks ready to assist and provide up-to-date pricing and product demonstrations. It guarantees customer satisfaction with its business approach and invites callers to visit the shop to see current goods and prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sanda
Paryr
Freeport, Ill
J. C. White
E. C. Taft
Winslow
Rev. Klause
H. A. Rapple
Huntsville
Ala
Wis
Andy Brubaker
Muskegon
C. H. Luce
John McGovern
Fargo
S. C
Fred Smith
John Koehler
Evansville
Winnie McGuire
Frank. Nohe
Mabel
Mary Benz
Mrs. Strohacker
Belmont, Town
G. R. Keeling
Amboy
F. H. Schermerhorn
A.J. Scott
August Fitz
Miss Darrah
Bazaar and Dance
St. Pius Society
St. Pius Hall
Knights of the Maccabees
Germania Hall
K. of M
Michigan
Lexington Club
West Freeport
Fanny Atkinson
Mr. Townsend
Melrose
Florida
Atkinson
J. H. Keagle
Household Column
Dr. Fair
Lena
Barrington
McHenry County
Elgin
Dundee
McHenry
Francis Doyle
Morrison
Maggie
Sadie Doyle
Clinton
Fred J. Evans
Evans
Belvidere
Polo
Rocky Mountain Tea
Dr. Ayer
Frea
O. Taylor
A. G. Friox
Isabella M. Davenport
Jac
Vy Bo Ab
Ani
A. J. Karcher
Schoeffel
Brockhausen
Grocers
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