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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
4
Many citizens in Freeport and area praise magnetism as a leading force of the age. While some patients give public testimony about cures, many more benefit privately. We invite investigation of our drugless method and its results, offering to explain our approach at the reception room to those seeking relief from disease.
Gregory A Gregory runs a magnetic healing practice at the corner of Stephenson and Chiago streets in Freeport Illinois. The office is upstairs above a shop.
A list of entertainments and meetings for Freeport residents includes the Grand hosting Merry Chase on January 22 and Heart of Maryland on January 26, Stephenson County farmers institute January 17-18 at the court house, Holden Comedy Co at Germania on January 24, Columbus club social at St Mary's Hall January 25, Masquerade ball at Blust's hall January 25, Carnival and masked ball at Germania February 1, Under the Red Robe at the Grand February 14, Iron Moulders' Union dance at Germania hall February 21, Central Commandery inspection at Masonic hall February 26-27 Chimes of Normandy at the Grand for St Francis hospital, and the 50th anniversary of Excelsior lodge of Masons celebrated February 22.
Roy Dill traveled to Chicago this morning. William Molter went to Everts this morning. H. W. Spalding of Rockford is here today. J.B. Hough returned to Madison this morning. Emile Haeni went to Rockford on business. William Trembor was a morning passenger to Chicago. L. H. Burrell returned from Chicago on business. M. G. Barr returned to his Chicago home after a visit here. Mrs. Pearl Farwell of Chicago guests at L. Z. Farwell’s home. H. M. Dodds of Pearl City was here on legal business. Miss Gussie Zeigler of Peoria visiting her brother. Mrs. Wm. Winter and daughter of Peoria guests of Mrs. J. A. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Spees of Chicago guests of Bert Walker and family. Henry C. Oertle, formerly at Burdett organ factory, went to Chicago to work. Mrs. James Coggswell of Two Harbors, Mich., visiting Mrs. Art Rothermel and relatives. EB. H. Shoemacker, brother-in-law of Weber Addams of Cedarville, returned to Indiana after visiting the Addams family.
The Galena Gazette challenges Senator Aspinwall’s rivals while backing Homer F. Aspinwall as a clean capable popular candidate from Northwestern Illinois. The piece argues the Gazette should support the Republican ticket when Aspinwall appears, despite reader hostility from rival papers.
Frederic R. Bartlett and Mrs. France Sullivan united in marriage at the bride’s father Rev. F A Read’s Joliet home at 2 PM. The ceremony was followed by a wedding dinner before their planned move to Woodstock. Bartlett, a Yale graduate, is superintendent of Oliver Typewriter in Woodstock. The couple will reside in Woodstock with best wishes from Freeport friends.
The Stephenson County Building and Loan association directors met last evening and elected officers for the ensuing year. President Dr. J. F. Fair, Vice President Geo. F. Blust, Secretary and Treasurer C. F. Hildreth, Attorney W. N. Cronkrite, Loan committee D. F. Graham and O. I. Cummings.
E D Allington provided a piano for the Farmers institute. The pension board meets today at Dr Fair's office. Martha Washington Thimble club hosts a meeting tomorrow at 8 PM. The dance hat owner can claim it at 149 Chicago Street. Luecke ships glass dippers new to Freeport. Drs Arnold and Holke operated on Mrs Chas Schlosser of Clarkson SD at St Francis hospital this morning.
Bowling at the Freeport club grows in popularity with a large attendance last evening. President Farwell says the club could use another alley. Top scorers include Will Ford Dr. Puling T. D. Hewitt T. H. Hollister C. D. Knowlton Wm Hall and Addison Bidwell.
Dr. Sunderland plans a move to his new Fry block location next week. The rooms above the State Bank will be remodeled for Dr. Verbeck and Dr. Trickey, signaling a period of consolidation and expansion for local medical practice.
J H Ellis from Aurora, traveling passenger agent for C B Q, attends Farmers Institute and distributes The Corn Belt. N J Churchill of Eleroy, a pioneer settler, dies at Kirin township home. No funeral arrangements made yet. Mrs Robinson dies at her Ridett home this morning. funeral set Friday at 10 30 AM.
The funeral will be held from the residence tomorrow morning at eight o'clock, instead of the previously announced time. The public notice confirms the time adjustment for Mrs Harlacher's services.
A Maine tale describes Poll the gray grouse living at Portland Head Lighthouse as a nonpaying keeper's helper. The bird learned to warn of fog by croaking when the fog horn should blow, earning a notable perch at the light.
Mr d Is Lilly of Hannibal Missouri recounts a frightful bout with Typhoid over to Pneumonia. He describes severe lung weakness and near death before Dr King’s New Discovery provided relief. He credits one bottle with improvement, and says continued use restored health. Trial bottles free at Emmert Burrells drug store and every bottle is guaranteed.
Special meetings in the Second Presbyterian church lecture room Thursday and Friday led by Rev. Henry Cullen of Cedarville. Sessions will welcome seekers to unite with the church after each evening gathering. The Warren church hosted a reception for Presiding Elder Vanhorne last Saturday with 10:30 a.m. sermon and quarterly conference. Dr. Cass Davis ministers to a united membership as revival at Shirland reports thirty conversions. Mrs. A. A. King assists Pastor J. C. Jones.
Under the Big Dome notices show petitions to probate wills for Henry Reineking Jane Heckert and others. Reports and orders record claim approvals bonds letters issued estate settlement and guardianship actions involving Jacob Studebaker John Lubbers Mirand Mallory and D F Graham among others.
The Lyman Twins road comedy A Merry Chase is praised as one of the best equipped shows, with clean wholesome humor and new specialties. It plays the Grand on Monday, promising value and mirth. Senator Aspinwall’s candidacy for state treasurer is noted as off to a strong start, with the northwest solid for him.
An assortment of ads mentions Dr King New Life Pills promising mental and physical energy, Emmert and Burrell drug store, Holden Comedy Company and Germania opera house engagement, Rocky Mountain Tea for vitality, rubber safety tips from Scientific American, caution about counterfeit DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve, and note on Vancouver narrows tide for electric power.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as a universal remedy for a wide range of skin ailments and other injuries. It claims to cure sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts, cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, chapped hands, chilblains, piles, and aches. Sold by Emmert & Burrell for 25 cents a box with guaranteed cure.
Beecham's pills advertised for countless ailments with a 26 cent price. A first rehearsal of the opera The Chimes of Normandy occurred at St Pius hall last night with another session scheduled for tomorrow. BeccaAm's Prius claimed to dispel the blues with Dr W J Rideout at 110 Stephens on Street offering eye ear nose and throat services and glasses fittings.
The notice touts a bargain week with reduced rates on staples and groceries. Items include White Star flour at 90c per sack, Butterine at 12c per lb, Arbuckle’s Ariosa coffee 10c per lb, dried blackberries 8c per lb, Klondike washing powder 10c, Crystal extracts 8c, pancake flour 2 lb for 6c, bananas 10c per dozen, starches 5c, shoe polish 6c, soap 2c per bar, baked beans 5c, chicken tamale 10c, little neck clams 4c, and coffee blends at 8c per lb. Prices highlight savings and value.
House furnishing department offers thick tablets at four cents each or three for ten cents. Galvanized dippers and wash basins available, five to seven cents. Heavy tin tea steepers priced nine cents. Tin wash basins at thirty eight cents. Large long handled spoons offered for two cents.
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. Needa biscuits four cents per package.
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