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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1897

Page

7

Freeport Aims for State Meet and Field Day

Freeport plans to send a track team to the state meet in Champaign under University of Illinois auspices where sixteen events award medals and pennants. The Athletic Club schedules a third annual field day on May 14 to sponsor a local team and raise funds.

Champaign University of Illinois Urbana Peoria Englewood Rockford Doc Hayes Freeport Janeaville Beloit Alfred Clark Will Johnson Torrey Gund Lynn Griffith Reeve Burton Tmeet

Cheerful presence sparks social closeness and warmth

The piece argues that cheerful people refresh others with a friendly smile and kind words. It notes such individuals are sought after as companions, valued at gatherings, and missed when absent, shaping social harmony.

Unclaimed Goods Notice Queries Punctuated Phrase

The Pittsburgh Chronicle notes a railway ad asking owners to remove merchandise and questions whether the exclamation mark after lawful was omitted in the line Come forward and pay the awful charges on the same.

Pittsburg

Sabbath Church Services Across Town

Religious notices list numerous churches with service times, pastors, and events. Includes Christian Science, Trinity, Salem Evangelical, Grace Episcopal, First Methodist, Second Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, German M E, Memorial Uitheran, United Brethren, Embury, People's Church, Oak St church, and local youth events. Numerous sermons, Sunday schools, and revivals announced.

First Methodist Episcopal J. W. Richards Second Presbyterian James D. McCaughtry C. E Christ and Nicodemus Oak St T. Alberdiog EB. Nuttemeyer

Lucy Stone's Husband and Daughter to Speak in Freeport

Mr H B Blackwell and Alice Stone Blackwell, editors of the Woman's Journal, will visit Freeport next Tuesday evening February 2 at the Baptist church. Admission is free. They speak on women's enfranchisement and Armenian relief with Lois Powell Bates directing music by the old Baptist choir.

Freeport H. B. Blackwell Woman's Journal Boston National American Woman Suffrage Association Des Moines Baptist Church Mr. Blackwell Alice Stone Blackwell Lucy Stone Alice Stone Bleckwell Woman's Home Journal Baptit Choir Lois Powell Bates

Handsome Wheels Shine In 1897 Bicycle Models

The 1897 bicycle models emphasize luxury and aesthetics alongside strength and usability. Manufacturers aim for high finish enamel and nickel detailing, smoother lines, and better joined frames. Accessories like saddles lamps and brakes show diverse new patterns, with notable progress across both expensive and mid grade bikes.

Paine's celery compound praised by Newark woman

A Newark resident testifies that Paine's celery compound cured her liver and stomach troubles after doctors failed. She recalls years of illness, numerous medicines, and a dramatic recovery after using the product, urging other women to try it for relief and sleep.

Paine Haff Summer Ave Newark N. J Portland Ore

Mechanical improvements blend efficiency with refined look

The text notes enhancements in manufacturing methods aimed at combining economical production with refined appearance features that do not conflict with efficiency. It highlights ongoing efforts by makers to perfect processes while enhancing aesthetics.

Rumored Electric Rail Line to Connect Mt Carroll and Sterling

A Sterling Stand ard report notes strong talk of an electric railroad from Mt Carroll to Sterling via Milledgeville Chadwick and Ooleta. Projected cost under 150000 and initial traffic would focus on passengers express and mail local benefit seen for northern towns and route passengers. The item also mentions a Y M C A program featuring Mrs W Boucher and accompanying soloists and pianists on Feb 5.

Mt. Carroll Sterling Standard Milledgeville Chadwick Ooleta

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Germania Opera House Freeport Qgheral Society Tamm Freaport Beethoven Miss Molter Oscar Wagner Fall Choral Society Leslie F. W. Keator Susan Ferry Charles Gordon Howard Brubaker Harry Schroeder Oscar Wagener Cece Leslie Choral Society Mendelssohn Orpheus Gluck W. Koator Donizetti Suan Perry Fande String Quartet Traumerel Tannhauser Wagner Chornal Society Erato Haydn String Quartet Eens Schumann Choral Society the Miller's Wooing Choral Society Ve Grieg Sean MacWarren Aliceromod Manning Hatte B. Kerlin W. A. Merrifield F. N. Bass H. D. Bentley Chas, Byerly Misa Florence Knowiton Florence Moon Misa Flora Guiteau Alda Baxby Bessie Krape O. Ki. Cummings Jennie Tracy T. D. Hewitt Mra Mira Henrietta Collar Mra. O K. of G. Hall Minnie H. Potthast John A. Davis Post Gail Halen Halen Flora Mayer Lauren Pfeiffer Blanche Kuipschild A. W. Lee Mahooney Henry Nessler Alvin Pfeifer Idella Potthast E, H Wolf Lizzie Schaefer Kolling Wilté Gohan Ketterer Hira Lohr Francois Behr Mora Mayor Louise Pfeiffer J. Ascher Louis Marsh Kittie Lerch Kinkel Blanche Knipschild Edna Loveland Wachter J.M. Abbot Clara Merck G. Lange Adu Lee Lindenwood E. H. Wolf Louise Reinhold Edoard Dorn Mabel Mease Daisy Vincent Henry Neussler Gouden Rubles Drumbeller Susie Steffen Cee Gee Harriet M. Burbank West Street Lancaster Wm. C. Spencer Jourden Fry’s Block Alao Trinity S. F. Entors Salem Evangelical W. B. Rilling Grace Episcopal Holy Communion First Presbyterian C. E. Dunn Angels of God Jesus M. E J. F. Hartke Epworth League Memorial Uitheran W. Dvsinger United Brethren Church E. O. Burtner Embury H. J. Martin People’s Church Knights of Glebe George Brayton Penney Ralph Waldo Emerson Iticura Porrex Daug CaEe- Ical Corporation Bole Proprietors Curicuss Weir NEW Electric Sterling Foley A4 van Buren Sts Lesve Dr. Mease Edward L Bancroft Vronti Wallacerer Dreeres Fok Ee F. Miller & Son Stephenson Bt Galena Ave Coor & Williams
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