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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1899

Page

8

Skirt and Nightdress Sale Noted for Low Prices

A local advertisement proclaims discounts on skirts night dresses corset covers and drawers sold well below material cost multiple times.

Flour Sale Extends as Bargain Prices Draw Crowds

The Big Store repeats a flour sale for another week after strong turnout. Deals include White Satin flour 0c per sack, 10 lb sacks of whole wheat 25c, Tippicanoe pancake flour 2c per 10 lb, and self rising pancake flour 5c per 21 lb. Also offered are sugar, salt, canned tomatoes, soaps, butterine, yeast, jelly, mince meat, Worcestershire sauce, oats, breakfast foods, candies, fresh bread, bakery wagon service, and low meat prices. The store claims pricing cuts benefit bakers and consumers and promises continued specials on meats and groceries.

Havemeyer & Elder Michigan Freeport Armour Lighthouse Northwest Ettijolin’s

Schulz Wholesale and Retail House Ad

F A Schulz, wholesale and retail at 75 and 77 Stephenson Street advertises distance telephone No 171. Maitan telephone orders receive prompt attention.

Stephenson Street

Will of Judge Hinds Discloses 100000 Estate Plan

The will of the late Judge Hinds of Lena filed for probate in Illinois, dated Oct 29 1898, distributes an estate valued at 100000 among his children. Provisions name Laura Taft, Idella M Rybolt, Mary D Howe, and F P Hinds with leases and advances to be paid before or after division, and executors J D Hinds and Eli Hinds.

Judge Hinds Lena Laura Taft Idella M. Rybolt Freeport Winds Illinois F. P. Hinds Oneco Mary D. Howe Oneco Township Same Maggie N. Werkheiser Clinton Swartz J. D. Hinds Eli Hinds

Mrs Sophia Chevalier Girard Dies in Dubuque at 86

The Dubuque Times reports Mrs Sophia Chevalier Girard widow of Hyacinth Girard died at 5 p m Thursday at 855 White Street She was born July 12 1839 in Munster Switzerland came to the U S in 1854 lived in Fort Wayne and Jesup before settling in Dubuque She leaves two sons August of Freeport Trem and Henry of Dubuque along with three brothers and two sisters

Dubuque Sophia Chevalier Girard Hyacinth Girard White Street Girard Munster Canton Bern Switzerland Fort Wayne Ind Iowa Jesup Waterloo First Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Auxiliary Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers August Freeport Henry David Chevalier Plankington S. D Fred

Crippled Inmate Turns Insane At Poor Farm

A man named Charles Brown, an amputee inmate at the county poor house, became insane and wandered off into the woods during the night. He was found by a farmer beside the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul tracks near the city this morning. The missing man, with a healing stump, dragged himself over miles of rough ground before being recaptured. He has no known relatives and was returned to the poor farm.

Chas. Brown County Poor House C. M St. P Ells Brown

Foster's Forecasts Predict Storms Across the Nation

Weather notices from Foster predict storm waves crossing the continent from Jan 19 to 23 and recurring patterns into February. Forecasts include warm and cool waves across the West, Great Central Valleys, and Eastern states with temperature and rainfall expectations. A funeral note for Mrs. Catherine Murphy follows, with details on services and pallbearers.

W. T. Foster St. Josefu Pacific Coast Rockies Country Great Central Valleys Eastern States Rockies United States Foster Freeport Canler

A Male Quartet To Sing At First Presbyterian

A male quartet formed by A. C. Kennedy, Frank Kennedy, R. K. Farwell and Mr. Wilson the YMCA physical director will provide music at the First Presbyterian church tomorrow.

A. C Frank Kennedy R. K. Farwell Mr. Wilson First Presbyterian Church

Paper in Arkansas Highlights Local Editor Doc Mathews

Doc Mathews, once of Stephenson county, now based in Little Rock, Arkansas, edits the State Republican and publishes a first class newspaper.

Arkansas Doc” Mathews Stephenson County Little Rock Republican

Ministerial Association Meets to Discuss The Ideal Chair

The regular meeting of the ministerial association will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the parlor of the Y M C A. A paper entitled The Ideal Chair will be read and discussed.

Ministerial Association

Death of Major Schriner Cited in Presidential Campaign Speech

Major Schriner of Chicago who spoke here during the presidential campaign died in Chicago Thursday evening at 6 o'clock. The body was taken to Miliftown, Pa., for burial.

Major Schriner Chicago Miflintown

Oil plant tank arrival links to Burrell vinegar site

A thirty foot long eight foot through tank arrived today for a new oil plant near the Burrell vinegar factory. It was moved to the site by Yordy’s gray team. Emmert and Burrell promote Rocky Mountain Tea as a hopeful, renewing product.

Burrell Yordy Grays Emmert & Burrell

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