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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1899
Page
4
A postal record from Freeport Illinois shows mail matter entered at the local office with a note regarding the Redond class mail matter.
A compilation of local movements shows A W Stork and Geo Whiteside in Chicago on business, P E Cox also in Chicago, and several Freeporters traveling or visiting nearby towns. Names include Dave Lyons, Rev W A Horan, Gus Stocks of Cedar Rapids, Glyde Walker, Wm McLeese, Mrs Skinner, Roy Farwell, Dr Merscon and wife, Richard Chilton, H W Bolender, Andrew Sweeney, Fred Gund and Alice Collmann headed to Cuba, Mrs Lucy Zellar visiting relatives, Olison Williams en route from St Louis, Gertie Williams heading to Wayne Neb, Mrs Charles Buckley returning home, Roy Bennetham back at Madison University, Julius Meisenbach family traveling to Mendota for a funeral.
Simon Steck and A. B. Skeel are sick while Chas Beck and John Miller are very low. Mrs. Catherine Osborne and Mrs. E. D. Allington are ill with relapse. Wallace Agney family and Geo Hartman of Lancaster are ill. Dr Fair visited Simon Alberts and wife. John Rosebrugh is out again after grip. Fred Lins is very low with lung fever. George Dollmeyer recently fell ill after a bout with the grip.
A fragment from the Nebraska State Journal reflects on death and memory with ironic verse, noting how friends may eventually forget the departed as time shifts, mentioning historic figures like Bryan Jefferson and Jackson, and closing with an odd advertisement for Burrells cheese at 110 Stephenson St. The piece blends humor and mortality amid a wistful provincial tone.
A compact note cites 109 miles as the shortest line to Florida on the Weat JOQIaS, dated 12.J8eowtl-Jt, listing Queen & Crescent Route and Southern B'y as the lines involved.
The St Pius society opened their bazaar with strong attendance and dancing by the St. Pius orchestra. Tonight prizes will be raffled as a large crowd is expected, with committee members listed and refreshments overseen by Wm. Meile.
A churchman recounts how he faced a coal bill for the parish and, during a midwinter collection, observed the wealthiest member, an Irishman, grimace and wink at the collector as the basket passed, highlighting the parish’s financial strain and the clergy’s fraught funding efforts.
A large wedding crowd gathered at the bride’s home near Afalkey to witness the high noon ceremony conducted by Rev. Cullen of Cedarville. The couple plan to operate the groom’s farm near Afalkey after a generous wedding gift collection and dinner. A separate social visit to Mr and Mrs George Groff on Float Street featured card play and refreshments with a cordial invitation to return. attendees included Nettie Rubendall, Tena Kraugerberg, Etta Klasher, Julia Hermsmeier, Anna Hermsmeier, Emma Schelp, Frances Hail, Barbara Eichhorn, Frank Farnum, Frank Kunes, Clarence Alber, and others.
An old ad from Emmert and Burrell promotes Cure the cough and save the life Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy for coughs colds and the verge of consumption featuring a medical claim and the vendor name.
George and William Farnum traveled to Milwaukee after a telegram said their brother Joe, a St. Paul conductor based in Milwaukee, is very ill there.
A special meeting is scheduled tonight for the Freeport chapter of Royal Arch Masons. Members are urged to attend as the gathering covers chapter matters and ceremonial business.
Edward Kleinschrot died at St Francis hospital at 6 this morning of consumption after a year of illness. He had sought help in Chicago from Dr Murphy but was beyond remedy. He leaves a sister Mrs Frost of Ottawa Ill. Funeral at 8:30 Saturday from St Joseph church. William M Sheetz’s family notes a separate death. Willie Sheetz died at 2:30 am of grip and liver trouble, aged 14, funeral Saturday 10 from the family home, burial Hart's cemetery, Rev Funston officiating. Also, three month old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Borchard of McCon nell died Wednesday at 4 pm of lung fever, funeral Friday 10 am. Emmert & Burrell promote Rocky Mountain Tea.
The secretary of state grants license of incorporation to the H S Post company of Rockford with capital stock of 10000. Incorporators are George W Bordwell Hiram Phetteplace and Harland S Post. Other notices include Litchfield lighting contract savings Galesburg plant move and Jo Daviess farmers institute dates.
Mrs A C Thomas advertises hair work in all its branches at 255 Galena offering custom styling, arrangements, and related services. The notice highlights varied hair services and a presumed local business presence in town.
Review praises Col. Jack Haverly’s minstrel act at the Grand Opera House last night describing it as original and a strong mix of comic opera vaudeville and minstrel. It notes a full house, a live band, and highlights the Nichols sisters alongside plans for The Highwayman and three shows next week.
A bold cautions about opium and morphine use as dangerous sleep disruptors and links sleeplessness to digestion and a host of ailments. Beecham's Pills are advertised as a non narcotic remedy that relieves toxins and stomach issues, promoting restful sleep and natural recovery.
A brisk satirical note contrasts nations claiming origins of the most favored nation concept with the pretensions of Bismarck and even a fanciful claim about a prince and the Declaration of Independence. The piece closes with an advert for Jungkung Caugh Balsam and a Burrece’s sales pitch at 110 Stephenson St.
A farmer notes old Illinois orchards decline with aging trees failing to mature fruit. He urges immediate replanting of young orchards to replace decaying stock and ensure home fruit production, citing some farmers already taking action.
A promotional notice claims Electric Bitters can cure back pain malaria and nervous troubles by toning the liver kidneys and blood. It markets as a vegetable tonic that purifies the blood relieves constipation headaches fainting sleeplessness and melancholy with a 50 cent bottle guarantee from Emmert & Burrell's Drug Store.
Dr Isabella M Davenport, physician and osteopath, establishes permanent practice at 55 Clark Avenue, Chicago Street, daily from 9 am to 5 pm. She is assisted by I H Eastman, graduate of the American School of Osteopathy in Kirkville, Missouri. Lldin Fine stock offers fresh canned fruits and vegetables at Burrell's, 110 Stephenson Street.
Readable fragment mentions a corner barn at Exchange and Walnut with L S Buckley at 16 ix change Street Indianapolis. The snippet is incomplete, offering limited location and name details without a clear action or date.
The Leading Grocers advertises long distance telephone number 247 and a wide range of goods with low prices. Fresh bread 3c loaf, Freeport corn 4c can, prunes 4c lb, cigars 60c box, Crema cigars 1.75 box, coffee 20c lb, rice 5c lb, pickles 5c qt, ham 8c lb, butterine 12c lb, soap three bars 25c, matches 9c. The store promises satisfaction or money back and notes 15 clerks ready to help customers.
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