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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
4
Freeport residents report magnetism as a major age factor and speak of cures. Many patients provide public testimony while others, citing various reasons, withhold names. The notice invites inquiry into a drugless, non surgical treatment method at the reception room for those suffering and curious.
List of upcoming events includes "'Merry Chase" and "'Heart of Maryland" at the Grand, the annual Stephenson county farmers' institute at the courthouse, Holden Comedy Co. at Germantia Opera House, masquerade balls, dances and inspections, and a 50th anniversary celebration for Excelsior Lodge of Masons, with dates from January 2d to February 27th.
Lena January 20. Members of Lena lodge of Odd Fellows attended the funeral of Justice N J Churchill at Elroy. Mrs A M Piper and Mrs J H Babcock with Mr and Mrs Barto also attended. W H and F L Crotzer return from Valley Falls visit to their father. Miss Grace Kauffman and Miss Edith Carr of Wadsworth Ohio were at Freeport yesterday. Knights of Pythias anniversary services moved to Amity Lutheran church Sunday evening for a larger hearing. Mrs Cora Stout of Sabula visiting her father John Beck. Adele F Swett of Galena gave an informal vocal class recital at English Lutheran parsonage. Laurence Overstreet left for Jessup Iowa. Prof R W Burton of Freeport and teachers from county attend the county teachers institute. Kathryn Buss returns home after Chicago visit.
Rochelle Register notes Senator H F Aspinwall of Freeport announced his candidacy for state treasurer at a Ninth District Congressional committee meeting in Rockford. Lena Star writes Republicans favor Aspinwall, praising his long political career and strong northern Illinois ties.
The proprietors of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds have donated over ten million trial bottles and claim it has cured thousands of cases. The medicine treats asthma, bronchitis, hoarseness, and lung diseases. Callon Emmert & Burrell, druggists offer a free trial bottle with regular sizes priced at 50c and 1.00, guaranteed or your money back.
The Illinois Central will transport about fifty newspaper men from Dubuque and along the line to Council Bluffs early Monday morning January 29. They will arrive at Council Bluffs around 8:30 and stay until 10:30 before proceeding to Omaha where they will be hosted by the Omaha Commercial Club.
About twenty young men gathered in the association hall as the Y M C A literary society adopted a model constitution with amendments. The group declined restricting membership to men, voting to admit all persons over 16 by majority vote. Officers include a critic pianist and chorister, with permanent officers to be elected Friday night February 2. Public invitation extended to both ladies and men to join by signing the constitution at the next meeting.
John W. Guiteau, born in Freeport and educated here, now resides in New York City and works in a responsible post with the New York Life Insurance company. He is esteemed as one of the country’s best insurance men and also writes poetry, with a recent New York paper publishing his long poem "The Briton and the Boer."
A rollicking comedy with a real plot and new specialties, the Lyman Twins promise a long loud laugh at the Grand opera house Monday night. Special scenery and fresh comedy add to the entertainment value, urging patrons to seek a hearty evening.
A large group of city school teachers traveled to Lena this morning for an all day institute. The party included Profs Page and Raines and Misses Murphy Staver Walz Trembor Davis Ballau Roth and Warner.
Miss Edith Joyce DeVore of Freeport has taught dramatic art in Pecatonica this term. Her pupils will present a show Friday evening January 26 at the Pecatonica Opera House for friends and community to enjoy the成果.
Freeport notable Hon H C Burchard spends the day in Mt Carroll engaging in county court business and socializing with locals, reflecting his wide acquaintance in the area.
Edward P Elliott drew a large cultured Freeport audience for Hazel Kirk and was praised for his versatile impersonations. Tonight he presents An American Citizen at the Grand Opera House with 25 cent single admissions and 10 to 20 cent reserved seats. A season ticket offers four entertainments for 50 cents.
John Cummisford slipped on ice and dislocated several foot bones as he walked home from work. Dr. Peck treated him. The case against Hutton, the alleged horse buyer, who tried a confidence game on Alderman Rosebrugh, was continued for ten days this morning.
Braces readers against stomach and kidney troubles and general exhaustion. James W. Gardner of Tiptonville Indiana extols Wolfe Bitters for reviving appetite and energy after illness. He claims it gave him new strength, enabling him to eat and feel renewed. Available at Emmert and Burrell drug store for 50 cents with a small guarantee.
A 1900 weather bulletin outlines storm waves crossing the continent from January 25 to 29 with a Pacific coast reach around January 30 and a cycle through February. It notes expected temperature trends in the great central valleys and eastern states, with a severe cold wave and a probable major winter storm, plus a forecast for February warmth in the central valleys and cold in the east. It also advertises Beecham’s Pills as a patent medicine for various ailments.
A compact seaside town column brims with brief notices about local people and happenings. Colonel Braggios visits, Joseph Hawkins paints his gate, Thompson's grocery gets a new pane, and William Hooper hosts a temperance lecture. Cider making nears, Ira Todd plans a fence, and Charlie Trimble sells a yearling calf.
A Newark Michigan Civil War veteran suffered ulcers for twenty years after a ball strike. Bucklin’s Arnica Salve cured his wounds and related skin eruptions. Sold by Emmert & Burrell druggists with a 25 cent price and cure guaranteed.
A list of names sought at the Freeport post office for the week ending dan Yo WADI Atbright Missa Adieo Lawrence Mrs Vernon Alder and others. The notice includes multiple callers and reminders to beware of a product claimed to be Rocky Mountain Tea from Madison Medicine Co with a warning to heed it.
Dr W J Rideout offers eye ear nose and throat care at 110 Stephens street with glasses fitted. Telephone number 2 on 305.
An advertisement from F A Schulz urges shoppers to compare prices and examine goods. It promotes White Latin flour at 90c per sack, butterine at 12c lb, Arbuckle’s Ariosa coffee at 10c lb, dried blackberries 8c lb, and various other staples including detergents, extracts, flour, fruit, and canned goods with deep discounts.
Advertisement lists thick four cent tablets or three for ten cents. Galvanized dippers and wash basins offered at four and seven cents. Heavy tin tea steepers priced nine cents each. Tin wash basins eight cents. Large long handled spoons two cents.
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