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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1899
Page
4
In Fresport Tilinate A sacond-olans nail matter appears in a small local section dated January 30. The item notes Freeport, Illinois, and references a brief public notice or update within the edition.
From Our Own Correspondent Kent Jan 24. Justa Eisley leaves for Benton Harbor Mich to study music. Mrs Timms moved to Pearl City renting farm to C Fehr. Grandpa Keeler near 89th birthday. Ladies Aid dinner Jan 26. Lila Lowe visits Hench family. Daws visits E Kleckner. Corn thief warned to stop or face law. Lantzer family new home. Lutheran Aid first Tuesday in February. Black Hawk school honor roll and attendance lists. Debating society to discuss skating question. Revival services at Radical U B church thrive with Rev Hicks ongoing.
Olden writing extols Syrup of Figs as a permanent remedy for habitual constipation. It claims other laxatives provide only temporary relief and can injure the system. The advertisement urges buying the genuine product made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
From Our Own Correspondent Bolton January 238 cottage prayer meetings slated this week at Seuehders, Sheetzs, Schaurs, Boltons. Will Hasselrouk family ill with grip. Early show at Woodman hall praised but underattended. August Kuehlemeyer building new residence southwest of town on fire-destroyed farm. Willie Sheetz died at 14 from grip and complications. funeral and interment at Hart's cemetery. Tomo Hernon buys E J Kemper farm. Fred Gastman buying hogs. Mrs Delong visiting in Oregon Ogle county.
A special board of education meeting approved Miss Lucia Bright’s resignation and a remodeling plan for Lincoln Avenue School at an estimated 318000. Miss Mary Wheeler, daughter of Andrew Wheeler, was chosen to fill Bright’s vacancy, with Miss Hayes moving to Miss Byrnes’ room and Miss Byrnes to the First Ward school.
Questions from the United States board of survey seek details on 600,000 pounds of refrigerated beef aboard the Manitoba sent to Porto Rico in 1898. Captains Clendenin and McGirr recall burial orders and meat deemed unfit. others know little about the meat and its condition while aboard.
A handsome church has been erected by the Polo Methodists. The new sanctuary represents a significant addition to local worship offerings, reflecting growth in the congregation and the community’s religious life.
Closing Board of Trade quotes show May wheat and corn down slightly while May pork and lard move. Hogs at Freeport 31,000 head, light to heavy classes quoted from 3.60 to 4.00. Cattle 16,000 steady. beef cattle 4.00 to 6.10, stockers 3.20 to 4.60. Sheep 14,000 steady to 10 higher. Also notes on seaboard clearances, import figures, and weather impacts on winter wheat belt.
It has been demonstrated that Ely's Cream Balm is a specific for nasal catarrh and cold in the head. The treatment purifies and heals the nasal membrane and can cure morbid membrane conditions. Sold by druggists or mailed for 50 cents by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York. It spreads over the membrane and relief is immediate.
The Columbus club met and reorganized at State street club rooms. New officers elected include President Bernard Fagan and Vice President Alex Sweeney, with Clem Gordon as Secretary and John O'Mara as Treasurer. Directors are John Carroll James O'Rourke and Joseph Allen. Committees named for house literature finance entertainment and more. The entertainment committee will arrange card parties and social dances soon.
The next annual meeting of the Iliinois farmers institute will be held at Princeton February 21 22 and 23 with an exceptional program to attract a large attendance of progressive farmers. The Western Passenger association offers an open fare of a third for the round trip from all Illinois points and from St Louis to Princeton and return. Excursion tickets available February 20 and 21.
Mrs Simon Alberts of Florence township dies at 64 after a grip and pneumonia. Funeral Tuesday at 11:30 from Oak street Evangelical church with Rev Alberding and Rev Messerschmidt officiating. Mrs Geo Frey of Silver Creek dies at 23 from blood poisoning. funeral Wednesday at 11 from home and 2 at German Reformed Church with Rev Dubier. Mamie Stock dies at 24 from heart failure. she leaves eight brothers and her mother Mrs Mary Stock. funeral details follow.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Malvina Taylor formerly of Ballston Spa at her brother Oscar Taylors home in Freeport Illinois on January 24 She was born March 19 1815 and was a longtime Christ church Ballston member The pallbearers are Ed Meise Walter Davis E Hermsmeier Victor Lamm Frank Demmel and Chas Ulrich Taylor The service included a church committal at Ballston Spa Cemetery and Rev Dr Pelletreau led the rites The article lauds her charitable deeds and ties to Hon John W Taylor a former congressman and speaker of the house in 1825 1829.
How to Look Good explains that looks come from health of the vital organs. A healthy liver stomach and kidneys yield a better complexion. Blee the Bitters acts as a tonic purifying blood and curing pimples boils and blotches. 50 cents a bottle at Emumiert and Burrell's drug store.
Unclear fragment notes a claim that a fuel product named Ftas Fio1se Coke is the cheapest fuel on the market. No verifiable details or context are provided.
Advertises rock bottom prices on a wide range of grocery and household items with quantities and specials. Includes soap, sugar, cocoa, mince meat, buckwheat flour, corn meal, Minnesota flour, tomatoes, prunes, stove polish, syrup, mop sticks, bread, starch, crackers, ginger snaps, condensed milk, ham, raisins, macaroni, pumpkin, beans, pineapple, and potatoes with price points and urging readers to lay in a supply before prices rise. Includes multiple brand names and pack sizes.
Advertises a wide selection of new stock priced lower than used items. Claims quality and value, asserting they fulfill advertised promises and provide more for less.
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