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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
4
A historical poem fragment praises a figure who never faced defeat and hints at guiding a nation to freedom. It contrasts a potentially great hero with another unseen, greater contender who must pass a later, deeper test to prove true greatness.
A compact list of upcoming social dances and performances across venues. January 24 events include Columbus club at St Marys hall and St Pius society dance. January 25 masquerade ball at Blusts hall. Grand shows January 26 Heart of Maryland. January 31 Young Ladies sodality at St Marys. February 1 Carnival at German opera house. February 6 Under the Red Robe at Grand. February 8 Blusts hall dance. February 14 Iron Workers dance at German hall. February 21 Central Commandery inspection at Masonic hall. February 26-27 Chimes of Normandy at Grand for St Francis hospital. February 27 Go Home Early club dance at Maynards. February 22 Excelsior lodge 50th anniversary celebration.
The first meeting at Leonard Stoskopf residence featured a strong program by talented young pianists. Performances included pieces by Godard Conamore, Sorrentina, A Day in Venice selections, Petit Ballet, and Canzone Amorosa, highlighting the group’s budding skill and promising future.
J B Smith of Clinton Wisconsin cares for his son Corwin Smith who lost a leg in the St Paul yards. The boy, though injured, is progressing as well as possible and laments lifelong disability yet holds a college education and potential for an office position.
Mr. Hyde an Illinois Central agent, hospitalized with mumps, is recovering well. Edith C. Schultz of Dakota, operated on at the hospital, is recovering. Mrs. Frank Mitchell of Douglas Avenue is very ill with typhoid fever. John H. Wilson endures great pain from a recent accident.
The plot, containing 84 lots, lies near the hospital. Lots range from 160 to 300 feet deep and are 60 feet wide. The addition has been placed on record in the recorder’s office and will be offered for sale.
Dr. J A Foling tied C W Killen with a 206 at the Freeport club yesterday. Writers suggest more local bowlers could rise to challenge Rockford with a strong showing.
Wm. O. Wright has received a copy of The American published at Manila and was sent by his son Lieut. Will Wright of the United States Army, who is with the American forces now in the Philippine islands.
W C Caldwell new yardmaster for the Illinois Central will move his family from Champaign to Freeport today and reside on Clark avenue.
Another billiard table has been installed in the County club rooms. The rooms now feature two billiard tables and a pool table for members use.
A meeting of Freeport commandery No 7 Knights Templar is scheduled for tomorrow evening to hold a drill session.
The Holden Comedy company will perform Fool of St Revan this evening at Germania opera house with likely strong crowd turnout and praise for the troupe.
A notice announces a meeting of the Fraternal Army of America to be held tonight. The item provides only the organization name and timing without additional details or location.
Victims suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles and general run down feeling but Electric Bitters promised relief. J W Gardner of Idaville Tud testifies the tonic revived his strength and appetite. Available at Emmert and Burrells drug store for 50 cents per bottle with guarantee.
The Peoria Star notes bloodhounds have limited scent tracking power after hours, with scent lost at watercourses. Burglar on bicycle escaped a Decatur pursuit as scent vanished when feet lifted. Tests with Sheriff Kimsey showed inconsistent results, including a failure to follow a road crossing. Officers conclude bloodhounds are not reliable man trackers.
Several probate and guardianship items listed include adoptions conservatorship and guardianship orders. Petitions and inventories ordered recorded bond approvals schedules hearings and reports set for Feb 3 with various estates including Kleckner Brandt Swartz Parrot Pickel Hender son Light and Hettinger.
F A Schulz promotes a cash grocery sale with White Rose flour at 85c a sack and Big Chief flour at 65c. Oatmeal 2c per lb, self rising pancake flour 4c for 2 lb, potatoes 25c a bushel, and assorted staples. Coffee Golden Rio 8c per lb, Mohawk soap 10 bars for 25c, butterine at 12c per lb.
Chicago health inspector F B Thirkield declares Kodol Dyspepsia Cure highly recommended as it digests food and cures indigestion heartburn and dyspepsia, in a testimonial attributed to H J Moogk.
The J Y Farwell company of Chicago will build a shirt coat and overalls plant near Chicago employing 500 plus workers. They favor country daughters for strength and reliability and seek to avoid city union strife. Benton Harbor Michigan is among proposed sites with a free building offer. Freeport urged to bid.
House furnishing dept offers tin bread raisers 35c each flour shelves 9c sturdy clothes bars 38c leak proof paper tubs 75c each. Come and inspect bargains in china and glassware across the five and ten cent counters.
Fresh bread priced at 3 cents per loaf with one day old bread at 2 cents. Buns rolls cookies and doughnuts priced by dozen. Pies and cakes eight cents each. Zweibach three cents per dozen. Uneeda Biscuits four cents per package.
Local meat shop advertises deeply discounted meats with claims of best quality and satisfaction guarantee. Featured items include surloin and porterhouse steaks at 12 to 4 cents per pound, beef roasts 8 cents, pork chops 10 cents, lamb cuts 6 to 10 cents, and herring at 1 cent each, with several items sold at 3 to 5 cents below other markets.
A demonstration of YUCO breakfast food, sterilized from Red River valley hard spring wheat, invites all ladies to sample. Priced at 18e per package or two for 25e, highlighting a new breakfast product for the era.
A 200 acre Iowa farm near Independence in Buchanan county is offered for exchange for Freeport property. Address: Box 81 Independence Iowa.
The advertisement features prices on shredded wheat at 9c per package, Swift's laundry soap at 26c for 12 bars, butterine at 14c per pound, Golden Palace flour at 90c a sack, oysters direct from Baltimore at 25c a quart, Favorite flour 75c a sack, 3-lb cans of peaches 10 15c, and various canned fruits vegetables and condiments with single item prices. It highlights butterine, coffee, salt, pumpkin, and other staples with frequent sale terms.
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