Great Challenge Sale At The Big Store
A historical advertisement for The Big Store promoting a week long challenge sale on flour and groceries. It lists a wide range of items with low prices including White Satin flour 90c per sack, Golden Palace 80c, Blue Ribbon 25c for self rising pancake flour, and numerous bargain notes on canned goods, butter, coffee, bread, meats, and produce. The tone emphasizes fair dealing and right prices to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
White Satin
Golden Palace
Philadelphia
L. L
Mackintoshes
Coming Events and Entertainments in Freeport
Jan 25 Mid winter social at St Marys hall. Jan 26 Epworth League supper at First Bp church. Jan 27 Farm ers institute at court house. Jan 28 Hopking lecture at First Presbyterian on The Golden Fleece. Jan 31-Feb 1 Memorial Lutheran grand opera house entertainment. Feb 2 Social by Mutual Protection and In Darkest Russia at Grand opera house. Feb 2 entertainment at Corquette hall. Feb 6-11 Lyceum Stock company at Grand opera house. Feb 17 McSorleys Twins at Grand opera house. Feb 20 Clay Clement in The New Dominion at Grand opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Cenile Opera
Grand Opera Hone
St. Mary's Hall
Epworth League
Bf. B. Church
B. of
R. Z
Blust's
Blaney
Grand Opera Hous
Grand Opera House
Clay Clement
New Dominion
Comic Opera Tonight at Grand Opera House and Broadway
The Broadway Theatre brings its stock company to New York with Camille D Arville in The Highwayman by DeKoven and Smith. The company, famed for long runs, performs tonight at the Grand Opera House. Also featured is Chas. E. Blaney’s A Hired Girl coming Thursday. Church events and an Epworth League supper are noted with seats at Moogk's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Broadway Theatre
New York
Camille D A’rville
DeKoven and Smith
Lyric Stage
Sterling
Chas. E. Blaney
Going Up Higher Harry Miller Transferred to Danville
Harry Miller chief clerk at the American Express office in Freeport is promoted to a top Danville Illinois post. His departure opens vacancies filled by Ralph Pierson James Sage Piersol Keefer Marvin and Nauth promotions described as well deserved and indicative of Agent E B Hall’s policy of advancing capable staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Miller
American Express
Danville
American Express Company
Ill
Harry
E. B. Hall
Freeport
Hall
Ralph Pierson
Mr. Miller
Ralph
James Sage
Piersol
John Keefer
Sage
H. Marvin
Keefer
Fred Nauth
Marvin
Will Purchase Coach Horses
James Fleming and Christ Dittmar have traveled to Chicago to buy a team of coach horses. They aim to secure a sturdy group for carriage work and expect to return with suitable animals after negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fleming
Christ Dittmar
Chicago
Case Postponed in Theft Ring Trial of Junk Dealers Selinsky Barnett
The case against Robert Selinsky and James Barnett charged with buying stolen goods knowing them to be stolen was postponed until 9 oclock tomorrow morning after a sharp legal exchange between States Attorney Heard and defense attorney Crain in Judge Lane's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Selinsky
James Barnett
Will of Jane Inman Named Executrix In Davis Will
The will of Mrs. Jane M. Inman of Davis filed in county probate names Flora as heir to the Davis homestead and Flora Stenger as executrix without bonds. Mary receives a house and lot in Spencer Town and Edward gets 500 dollars. The document dated January 21, 1899 is witnessed by Thos Hays and D R Connell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Inman
Jane M. Inman
Davis
Flora
Mary
Spencer
Edward
Flora Stenger
Thos. Hays
D. R. Connell
The Tribune's role in American life and its enduring reach
The American newspaper shown here highlights The Tribune's support for the national administration during the Spanish War and Hawaii annexation, praising its broad views and influence. It notes strong coverage of women, fashion, and home life, with growing appeal of the illustrated weekly supplement and ads for products like Rocky Mountain Tea and Dean's Ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Weekly
United States
Prosperus
Cut Flowers and Narcissus Bulbs at Freeport Market Garden
Narcissus bulbs priced at 25 cents per dozen with mail orders promised prompt attention. Design work available on short notice. Louis Bausoner at 578 Adams Street reachable by Telephone 306. Also Burrett's at 110 Stephenson Street promotes finest coffee as new possessions influence market.
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Freeport Market Garden
Louis Bausoner
Adams St
Burrett’s
Stephenson St
Funeral Notices From St Marys Church and Multiple Burials
The funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Welch was held this morning from St Mary's church with Rev Fr Horan officiating. The body of the late Mrs. Rhody McEvoy was taken to Centralia Iowa for burial. The funeral of the late Mrs Benjamin Ashton will be held tomorrow morning at 9 30 from St Mary's church with Rev Father Horan officiating. The funeral of the late Rockliffe Wright was held this afternoon at 12 30 from the family residence in West Freeport with Rev Dr Richards officiating. The body was taken to Galena for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Welch
St. Mary’s Church
Horan
Rhody McEvoy
Centralia
Iowa
Benjamin Ashton
Father Horan
Rockliffe Wright
West Freeport
Dr. Richards
Galena
Beecham's pills promised for health and vigor
The ad touts Beecham's pills as a laxative tonic to relieve many woes, improve digestion, and promote overall strength. It also notes a Fort Worth Epworth League program at 7:30 pm and urges attendance, while endorsing Burdock Blood Bitters for pure blood and system tones from Emmert & Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Burrell
Minor Items and Local Church Meetings
Lancaster father Joseph Hodup welcomes a ten pound boy Ed. Hawke resigns his petition with Freeport General Electric. The First M I church holds a 7 30 Literary meeting before the business session. Epworth League at M E church hosts a regular business and literary gathering with Rev Richards discussing Solomon's temple, Miss Jennie Huenkemeier reading Jerusalem past and present, and music by Mrs Hackett and Miss Brownlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hodup
Lancaster
Hawke
Freeport General Electric Company
M. I
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Rev. Richards
Solomon’s Temple
Jennie
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Seeley & Read
F. A. Schulz
the Cash Grocer
Shepp
Washington
Liu van
Bakery Department
Meat Department
Stephenson Street
Wesley Entertainment
John
Charles Wesley
Moogk
Saratoga
Tood
Stephenson County Abstract Office
Jacob Delp
H. H. Keltner
Kent
John Luecke
G. A. Froning
Winneshiek
Robert Luecke
Timothy Naylor
S. A. Doyle
Powell & W.ad
August Legion
Henry Knauss
Rock Run
O. Taylor
A. G. Friez
Dean
Brown & Dollmeyer
Court House
Ennenga
Wagner
Clothiers
Yaenise
Taedeas Pias
Ysela
Beecham
M. EB. Church
T. H. Hollister
A. V. Hart
C. B. Sweet & Co
Carters SS
Galena Street
C. B. Sweet
John Hea
Hoffman’s
Maynard
Maynard’s
Meer
Boston
AE Yarth Rss
Eearth
Schulte & Siecke
Iwig LS
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