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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1897

Page

2

Freeport Daily Journal Postoffice Entry Notice

Notice from Freeport Illinois concerning post office entry dated January 22 1897. Registration or mailing matter indicates second class publication status for Freeport daily paper.

Ecclesiastical trial under way for Morley in Freeport church

Indications point to Morley facing guilty verdict as a Freeport Methodist ecclesiastical court conducts the trial. Composed of Rev T EB Sweet presiding with juror-like clergy, proceedings proceed in secret as witnesses testify and Morley defends himself amid debate on potential suspension.

T. EB Rev. Sweet Rev. Crawford Lockport J. A. J. Whipple Princeton John T. Watkins Cady Jones R. A. Morley W. H. Winn Morley

Freeport to Organize Knights of Malta Society

Freeport plans to form another secret society as the Knights of Malta, one of the oldest groups dating to Jerusalem in A D 1048, reportedly the most numerous for a city of its size in the western region.

Freeport The Knights of Malta Jerusalem A. D

A Household Treasure Dr King's New Discovery Ad

Canajoharie resident D W Fuller praises Dr King s New Discovery urging use at home G A Dykeman Catskill druggist endorses it as a reliable cough remedy after eight years of family use Trial bottles free at Emmett Burrell s Drug Store Regular sizes 50c and 1 00

D. W. Fuller Canajoharie N. Y Dr. King G. A. Dykeman Catskill Emmett & Burrell’s

Bernadette the Shepardess of Lourdes at St Pius hall

A crowd filled St Pius hall in Freeport for a splendid presentation by St. Agnes Society of St. Joseph's church. The play Bernadette the Shepardess of Lourdes featured Miss Clara Tappe as Bernadette and an ensemble of young women in medieval costumes, praised for their grace, diction, and dedication to the production.

Knoor Freeport ‘Club Lagron Will Tice Tice A ©. Knorr Lagton L. Z. Farwell Douglas ‘Pattison Knorr Joe Schlacks Renene Dr. Poling AL Lagron D. Pattison Olete Albert Barnes Renee T. D. Hewitt H.woodmanse J. &. Collman J. &. Collman Ee Eeeeeeerranee Oo. D. Knowlton Eb Ete Eevenae R. K. Farwell Loat Dr. Poling A. Bidwell F. A. Read J. D. Hewitt H. Woodmanee Bertane O. B. Byerly Teeeevenaeces Henry Metz Eoeenanoree Ec A. O. Knorr Renee E458 R. K. Farwell (100) Ween Cases ‘W. B. Burrell L. L. Munn, Jr B. P. Hill C. D. Knowlton Webster O. E. Heard Wear H. J. Porter Dr. Sunderland Douglas Pattison Er Ee J Colimann Aonaees Shepardess of Lourdes St. Agnes Society of St. Joseph's Church Freeport St. Pius Hall Bernadette Shepardess of Lourdes St. Agnes Society St. Joseph’s Church St. Joseph’s School Clara Tappe Josie Franz Louise Lucy Schmich Eleanora Contresa Wallheim Miss Schmich Alma Kautenberger Ottilie Josie Hagedorn Sophie Anna Peiffer Rose Merck Matilda Eberle Sophia Secker Barbara Lizzie Rame Della Leithner Edna Grattelo Emma Hagedorn Gertrude Clara Secker Virgin Lena Ellis Lizzie Nehus Marie Thomitz Emma Muehlenhoff Anna Lange Freeport Mechanics’ Association Germania Opera House Holsapple August Seitz C. J. Dittmar W. ©. Milner Wm. Widtman Alice Cummisford Charles Gordon Mechanics’ Association Charles Borsdorf W. A. Tracy Mat Wilkey John Shumeyer William Waterstraat P. J. Fahey W. ©. Blegmeier Ed Meyer

Local notices and civic changes from the Warren Sentinel

The Warren Sentinel reports the Knights of Pythias lodge in Warren has disbanded. Joseph H. Miles is elected cashier of Mt. Carroll First National Bank succeeding the late president’s son. Robert Moore and James Graham elected top officers at the bank. Galena businessmen form a mutual protection group and consider limited credit to curb bad debts. The Liberal Congress in Aurora names officers and board members including Rabbi Stolz, Rev. Alcott, Dr. Colledge, Rev. Vrooman, and Rev. Duncan. Illinois Supreme Court upholds lower court rulings in Lee county supervisors vs commissioners case.

Joseph H. Miles First National Bank of Mt. Carroll Robert Moore James Graham Liberal Congress Aurora Joseph Stolz Chicago A. N. Alcott Elgin W. A. Colledge Frank Vrooman J. L. Duncan Streator Supreme Court of Illinois Board of Supervisors of Lee County Commissioners

Lear's Fool in Shakespeare Club Study by Mrs Bridenbaugh

A Shakespeare Club paper by Mrs Bridenbaugh argues Lear's Fool is the play's key, tracing the character from jester to confidant. It links the fool’s tenderness to Lear, notes mid play disappearance, and ponders the fate of the beloved fool as the king and court descend into despair.

Lear Shakespeare Club CO. R. Sheetz Bridenbaugh Harry G. Bridenbaugh Illinois Central Shakespeare France Cordelia Fool Jad Goneril Edgar Cordellis

Stylish Gowns at Small Cost With Diamond Dyes

A Ladies' Journal writer explains economy during hard times by dyeing old dresses and cloaks to look new. Diamond dyes color 1 to 10 pounds of fabric for ten cents, with full directions ensuring reliable, fade resistant results. Wells Richardson & Co. offer free home dyeing directions from Burlington, Vermont.

Ladies' Journal Wells, Richardson & Co Burlington

Hair Work in all its Branches. ue. A. O. THomas, 265 Galenast 1-4-57

A short notice lists hair work services offered by A. O. Thomas at 265 Galena Street dated January 4 1957. The item states various hair care branches and contact details for appointments.

Couple Ties the Knot at Salem Church Parsonage

Mr. William Schrader of Silver Creek and Mrs. Mary A. Hoebel of Florence were joined in matrimony by Rev. W. B. Rilling at noon yesterday at the Salem church parsonage.

William Schrader Silver Creek Mary A. Hoebel Florence W. B. Rilling Salem Church

Postum Cereal replaces coffee for health

A cereal based hot drink called Postum Cereal Food Coffee is promoted as a healthy coffee substitute made from grains. It claims to improve health by reducing stomach liver and bowel troubles, saves money, and is endorsed by grocers and users who avoid coffee for health reasons.

Postum Cereal. Co Lim Battle Creek Mich

Col Copeland Praised Across Cities for Eloquence and Humor

Press notices from New York, Cleveland, Brooklyn, and Detroit laud Col. Copeland as a skilled public speaker. They highlight his earnestness, humor, and ability to move audiences from laughter to thoughtful appeals for higher living.

Copeland Col. Copeland New York ‘World Cleveland Brooklyn Eagle Detroit Mich Free Press

London Hospital Malt Extract Mix Up Insects

A patient given malt extract with directions to take a teaspoonful twice daily believed he was told to take insects. He had consumed cockroaches that entered the jar during its stay at his home, but none were dispensed by the hospital.

Compton Amboy Journal Brooklyn Viola Peter Tich Lafayette Nellis Gus Miller Brooklyn Boys Compton House London

Royal Kissera and the European Handshake Customs

The text notes Emperor William’s praised kissing style and the prince of Wales teaching him to avoid hugging. It contrasts a long ceremonial kiss between the czar and the Austrian emperor with Olga Nethersole in Carmen, signaling fashioning of conciliatory gestures in foreign relations and court etiquette.

William Prince of Wales Austria Olga Nethersole

Schulz offers wide range of low prices on groceries this week

The advertisement promotes price cuts on Lion Coffee Butterine and many pantry staples. It touts 14¢ a package Lion Coffee 6c per pound sugar 81 for 22 pounds, 6c for corn meal 10 pound sacks, 4c for corn flour, 2c for fancy mackerel, 10c for pineapples and berries, and 12¢ Butterine. Claims Purity Creamery Butterine offers better health and value at about half the price of competing butter.

Lion Coffee Havenmeyer & Elder California Burbank Golden Palace Minnesota Purity Creamery

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