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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1897
Page
2
Small newspaper masthead notice states Freeport Daily Journal is issued at the Postoffice in Freeport Illinois, second class matter, with reporting city and date details for January 18, 1897.
Mrs John L Tracy wife of a well known baseball player died at 11 16 last night at the family residence over B F Eichelbergers flour and feed store of heart trouble after ten days in bed Her maiden name was Nora Hunt born Oct 27 1871 in Elizabeth Daviess county She married John L Tracy at Marehaltown Iowa and moved to Freeport last October She leaves her husband her mother three brothers and three sisters Funeral plans state remains will go to Stockton for burial Other obituaries note Mrs Sophia Lohr Major Frank Lohr and John C Lohr Henry Entmeier five year old son of Mr and Mrs August Entmeier died of pneumonia aged five Funeral details follow for Wopke Tholan and Elsie Stealy mentions of their deaths and locations.
Republicans in Freeport and Stephenson County back Congressman Hitt as the main choice for U S senator with others willing to accept a worthy alternative. A Springfield caucus tonight will decide the nominee amid forecasts of Hitt securing the nomination on first or early ballots.
The Freeport Whist club faces Rockford talent in a high stake match tonight at the Seeley residence. A controversial rabbit foot charm subplot unfolds as a Freeport player and a local color bearer chase a cemetery rabbit for luck, while Rockford players reportedly hold many feet for advantage.
An advertisement extols Ely's Dream Balm as a nationwide favorite for catarrh relief. It claims a cold in the head is swiftly eased and even severe catarrh can be cured with thorough treatment, noting catarrh as inflammation of nasal passages rather than a blood disease.
A Woman's club meeting last Saturday featured Mrs F O Keene presenting a well written paper on Mary Wilkins. Members acquainted with Miss Wilkins shared reminiscences, noting her reserved yet amiable manner and distinctive narrative style.
Services for the children were held last night at the People's church. The Rev Penney preached an appropriate sermon. Fred Mayer, a blind pianist, and Miss Wilson, a skilled violinist, assisted in the musical program.
Employment inquiry seeks an 18 year old for any kind of work. Enquire at this office. 1-Iadiw.
Weather expert Prof. Foster outlines February storm tracks and temperature patterns. Predicted storm waves cross from the plains to the Pacific coast then move east, with a likely severe cold wave and heavy precipitation. Temperature trends and storm origins from Alberta to Texas are detailed, with emphasis on the St. Lawrence high’s influence.
F A Schulz advertises unprecedented low grocery prices with a wide range of items including Lion Coffee 14c a package, Buttermill Soap, sugar, corn starch, self rising pancake flour, canned fruits, beans, lard, flour, coffee, and Butterine. Promises best value, money back guarantee on Golden Palace Minnesota flour and claims Butterine is healthier and cheaper than standard butter.
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