Surprise party, visits, and local notes in 1887 issue
In the 1887 issue from Freeport Daily Journal, Corners of local life are recorded: a surprise party at J. M. Telfer’s residence with about a hundred attendees presenting a plush sofa, visitors from St. Lawrence and Dakota, a Dakota cornet band entertainment, a Presbyterian missionary field trip to Rock City, and a teacher’s institute announced for Zist. Reports include illness improvements, travel plans to Sheridan, dances at Neuberger’s hall, youngsters’ gatherings, and a talk by Miss Goodrich on charitable work. The issue also notes a Sunday magazine feature and literary review sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. TB
Bobb
C. Butterfield
St. Lawrence
D. T
Ife
Dakota
Wil Voeht
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Rock City
Foster
Dreamland
Mr. Allen
May Gitchell
Joon Knight
Chicago
Ridott
Miss Goodrich
Freeport
Frank Leslie
Wehuring
Mr. Powell
Ita
Charles Dickens
Dickens
New York
Jerrey
Uddal
Excursion to Jackson and New Orleans Convention Dates
The Inter-State paintmen and Fruit Growers convention will meet in Jackson Mississippi February 16 17 and 18. Mardi Gras in New Orleans runs February 22 23 and 24. The Hannis Central railroad offers a special excursion from Freeport February 15 with fare to New Orleans and return 25 stopovers at Jackson and Hammond. Butter exhibits earn 150 premiums. Wind Central will transport butter packages free to exhibitions. Sleeping car berths available on a through line. Manchester Town office handles reservations before February 10. Also notices from Emmert and Burrell Druggists tout Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets and English Remedy remedies with money-back guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Hammond
Louisiana
Jennings
Lake Charles
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Winds Central Railroad
Manchester
Town
J. F. Manny
Trade mood in England divides Royal Commission findings
Royal Commission report on trade gloom in England shows split opinion among four Fair Traders members and others. It attributes depression to overproduction high costs foreign competition and taxation while noting some sectors like textiles suffer most and capital invested remains high despite lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Coisisleston
Tuys Commission
Pelecs
Faralg
Haya Ben
Soho
Natcher
Markets Report Mixed Futures and Live Stock Prices
The day’s board terms show scattered futures bids for grains with January and February positions varying, while livestock at Union Stock Yards ranges indicate higher hog grades and steady beef and cattle values. New York and Chicago quotes reflect modest moves across Wheat Corn Rye and Pork Lard with minor gains and steady demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crgang
Board of Trade
Corm
Wihgu
Closad
Ouse Nu
Kjonekod
Gibie Nomi
Union Stock Yards
Gaia
Hutter—Elgin Creamery
Tai
Uurlank Ani Heanty
Yvon
Kardy Rose
Usdse
AL Plese
New York
York
Edo
Freeport Citizens Enthralled by New Consumption Cure
Citizens in Freeport talk of doctors declaring friends hopeless with consumption who are now cured by Dr. Kine's New Discovery for Consumption. The remedy claims to cure throat and lung diseases including coughs colds asthma and bronchitis. Trial bottle free at Exam and Burrey's drug store. Large bottles $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Dr. Kine
Exam & Burrey
Targa
A. C. McGrew
Manhattan
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
Chamberlain
Dan Strong
Noah and the Flood Transition and Ark Details
The passage covers Noah's righteousness, the universality and causes of the Flood, and the Ark's construction and dimensions. It notes the lineage from Noah’s sons, the moral state leading to judgment, and the covenant with Noah. Also included are brief references to lighting, window, and the notion of divine law versus natural causes, ending with signs of the era and a Heidelberg-like sermon tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euphrates
Noah
Ham
Japheth
Hones
Jett
Gail
Animala
Aniith
Lyell
Ailuinla
Sodom
Gomorrah
Carouk
Feathery rivals set for New York bout in prize fight
Ex-champion featherweight Tommy Larn backs Danforth against rival contender Gahan in a no-fight draw over a $500 prize. Barnes slated to face Patwy OLeary at an unspecified venue with the gloves ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henforth
Hiro Hattle
Rovans
Bias
Tommy Larn
G. Gahan
New York
Danforth
Barnes
Patwy O'Leary
Siberia and New Dramas Stir Theatrical World
The piece notes Siberia earning nearly $19,000 for Bartley Campbell and lists updates on Dion Boucicault's unfinished drama based on the late war, Campanini's voice amid whisky concerns, John T. Raymond’s Boston Globe stock ties, Bronson Howard’s praise for W. D. Howell's Forgone Conclusion, Laura Aldrich’s earnings, and a mint of other theater figures. It also covers a Brooklyn usher and Col Jack Haverly’s new venture, alongside a long insert touting Athlophoros for rheumatism and neuralgia with testimonials from L. I. Anderson and J. S. Reeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Bartley Campball
Dion Boucicault
Campanini
John T. Raymond
Noston Globe Theatre
Arthur Cheney
Bronson Howard
W. D. Howell
Snys
Laura Aldrich Io
Boston Museum
Preoncia Hodgeon Burnett
New York
Oliver Doud Byron
Cheatnut Street
Philadelphia
Billy
Florence
Bla
West
Brooklyn
Nike
Bat Lo
Jack Haverly
Haverly
Spring Opening Promises at Tam’s Carpet and Curtain House
A truncated ad notes Tam plans a spring opening for Brussels and velvet carpets at 155 feet deep showroom space. It advertises a dry goods store, calls for buy now, and mentions anticipated population growth with preparations to clothe them. Other small ads list fruit jellies, syrup, teas, oil painting instruction, and Canary Bird seed from local vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Wautor
Stephenson St
Ice Carnival Tour to be held in St Paul in January
The Ice Carnival will run January 17 through 86 inclusive with excursion tickets on January 15 16 17 21 4 20 and 28 from St LG0. Tickets cover round trip plus admission to Carnival grounds and are valid for return for five days after sale. Fare agent J B Sweaty announces limited card-writing week at Brewster House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Pollack
St. Louis
John A. Oliver
Chicago
Oll
Hendy
Montgetler
Mraney
Daduenhiy
Ardlon Jd
McQuade
New York
Momlay
Raven Yonra
Gounty
Kerry
Keate
Chiango
Troy
St. Paul
Calumet & ‘Oreh Lake
Houghton
Mich
Loas
W. HL. Clements
Elrents
Ohio
Monon
I. H. Heimann
Aviston
Ils
Cincimltins
Charles Francis Adama
House Conmittas
Union Pactfle Company
Wall Street
Washington
Mek
Shilohs Vitalizer and Catarrh Remedy Ad
The Rev Geo L Tuayer of Bourbon Lod recommends Sullois consumption cure for digestion constipation and dizziness claiming relief with Shilohs Vitalizer and Shilohs Catarrh Remedy. Prices listed 60 cents and one dollar, sold by Wa Mer & Burret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuayer
Bourbon, Lod
Shiloh
Shilomn
Wa Mer & Burret
Wonderful Cures From Rome Druggists Promote Remedies
Wonderful cures are claimed by W D Hoyt & Co and local Rome retailers for two years. Dr King’s New Discovery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve are praised for curing consumption with few doses. Local firm Bomert & Burrell markets these medicines with a guarantee of satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W D Hoyt & Co
Rome
Galaya
Wao
Dr. King
Backlen
Hays
King
Bomert&Burrell
For Sale Or Rent A Small Farm and Excursions
Classified notice lists sale or rent option for a small farm with inquiry contact W G Trownatt. Includes an expedition note about a California excursion via Southern Pacific and New Orleans with details like departure from Breapork and January 1887. Mentions sleeping car berths and route to Los Angeles. Also advertises medical salve and a sharp sales pitch for remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Winds Centr Railroad
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Southern Pacific Railroad
Breapork
Jats City
Califa
Aiuto
J. FF
Merry
Gen. West
Paws
Agg
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Fport Daily Journal
Brécoart
Fournal Pring Company
Condor
Stephen Pon
Chicago Silvets
Emmert & Burrell
Acker
Burrely. Bros
Uedog Acker
England
San Francisco
Cal
State Viticultural Commission
Motwiny
London
Stanley
Min Boy
Zanzibar
Maglish
Zanuiess
Noaw and the Ark
Eenson IV
Erik
Crea
Shiui
Callark
Eakin’ & Burkicey
Japan
Rurunn. Bros
HL I. Anderson
West Lake St
Til
Partica
Reeder
Madison
Aines
Athlophoros Co
Wall 8T
Jambln
Hornell Bros
Burrell Bros
C. C. DL
Wright & Kleckner’s
Mus
W. Taos
Simm’s
Stephenine St. Lauli
Canada
Brett
We. Walton
Thtel
Stevenstui Sk
Gardner Bros Jaundey
Yun
Brewster House
PownEk Omarge
Avu
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Santos
Bio
HD. Post & CO
DITAT
Tlas
Virieby
Ereda
Sal
Eredi
Saul& Turner
Rohkar
Stephenson Street
Lburrrel Bros
Peoples’ Column
Brubak
Tong Ume
Lew Liter
Paymenia
Geta
Fordtin
Weayauil Ry Knowlton Heos
Ms He Ee WU
Yoon
Taqquire
van Buran
JOR
Rudi
Reat
Hreaport
Mitk
Munn
Jan Lait
Stephenson
Kisllogg
Caen
Appell
Auply Yqulek
Edward Fergy Snele
Rochester
N.V
Anten
Orangeville
Fry's Baal
van Buren Street
Janlin
Iusie
Charissa Taylor
George Mayniord
Jawibdin
Janiste Capyor Newbaus
W.G. Trownatt
Bnehion
Prine
Emmet & Jhirreli
Patin IS
I. Aiamson
Hitness
Tvanld
Iclea
Misses Ziegle
Allen
D. Kuener
D. Kueener
Galena Street
Qalena Ave
Albove
Hattett
Cumston
Wiv
Kimball G Co
Sepronport
Hiinois
D. Bentley
Opa
Asa
Ae Rican Ata Tom Nee Rae
Hess Superior
GC. A. McNamara & Co
Freeport, Ill
Wm. O. Wright & Co
Freeport, Tl
Hovde
WwEmo
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