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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1900
Page
2
Vague OCR notes indicate district action on votes and delegates, listing the figure 23504 as total. No clear names, places, or dates are readable to specify context or outcome.
The J W Miller Co announces its Annual Catalogue and Guide for 1906. The 80 page, well illustrated volume costs $1,200 in postage to mail and uses over eight tons of paper. Miller employs a top poultry judge, W Russell, who scored 500 birds at 88 to 954 points, boosting demand for Miller stock and eggs.
An OCR fragment notes a promotional line for E Z Cold Cure and a prompt settlement of all accounts due. It includes a signature H. DeJonen and mentions books at the old U. T. K. store with a partial date and location reference.
A large and stylish wedding united Miss Mary L. Kaiser and Simon B. Alberts at the Kaiser home in Florence township. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Holke from St. John's Church, Freeport, followed by an extensive reception for about 150 guests. The couple received many generous wedding gifts from relatives and friends, signaling strong community ties.
The Lena column reports the burial of Michael Reardon from Warren with Fr. Leydon and Fr. Geiseler officiating, escorted by Apple River K of P and Pythian lodges. Local sales, travel news, teacher schedules, and business notes reveal weather delays, moving residents, salt contract activity, and social visits across Lena, Nora, Warren, and Apple River.
The Lexington club has selected the opening chorus and solos for its minstrel show and a rehearsal is scheduled for tomorrow night.
Michael Hughes and others sue Mary J Hughes and others in Lena Circuit Court. Judge Hyde presides with Attorney Clarity handling the filing.
The Freeport club saw record improvements with C W Killen posting 225, surpassing his 218. John Collmann rose to 209 from 160 while Dr Poling sits third at 208. Several bowlers like T H Hollister and T D Hewitt show strong form as members glow with 150 plus averages. Five new members join the club as spectators fill the alley nightly.
May Marry. County Clerk Held issues a marriage license to Lewis S. Doerr and Cornelia Kuhlmeier of Loran township.
Joseph Arthur's On the Wabash depicted in southern Indiana is praised as original and dramatic with striking characters. The production shares the acclaim of Arthurs Blue Jeans and The Cherry Pickers and promises further fortune for author and manager. Walter Perkins leads My Friend from India next Friday at the Grand with Jed Mower and a noted cast including Lillian Brainerd and Grace Estelle Clarke.
Eddie Michel, son of Jacob Michel, a Florence township farmer, died at his father’s home on Monday after a brain fever illness. He had been ill for some time but worsened recently. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at St. Joseph’s church with interment at St. Joseph’s cemetery.
Hutton, accused of trying to swindle Alderman Rosebrugh, appeared before Magistrate Lane this morning and pleaded guilty. He received a $50 fine plus costs. Sheriff Gorman of Boone County also arrived to pursue the case, noting Hutton faces charges of the same confidence game in that county.
Dr Sunderland occupies his new dental parlors in the Fry block fitted with modern conveniences and appliances. The furnishings are new and elegant, decorations beautiful, rooms lighted with electricity for the work room, reflecting patient comfort.
A Denver bound wagon trip through scorching dust turns surreal as a young man insists on walking behind the wagon rather than riding. He mutters accusatory phrases of punishment and humility, finally ending up in New York, where he is reportedly doing well after the arduous journey.
The Sterling Standard notes some doctors and dentists advertise more than peers while medical societies oppose ads beyond name and business. The paper argues there are no quack practitioners here and supports two advertisers, Dr. Davis praised for honesty and Dr. Small welcomed as a well recommended newcomer.
Closing Board of Trade quotes show May wheat at 6 7, May corn 32 3, May oats 23 4, May pork 10.62, May lard 5.87, May ribs 5.67. Union stock yards figures list cattle 8,500 with natives steady, hogs 30,000 and cheaper, sheep 15,000 active. Northwest receipts show Minneapolis and Duluth posting modest changes. Freeport stock data furnished by C W Killen broker.
Dr Go nin Doyle recounts a Sudan episode where he asks a black soldier whom he worships. The soldier replies I worship my colonel revealing a humorous clash of loyalties. The anecdote closes with a flare of colonial era satire.
A brief note promotes blue trading stamps as a lasting feature, urging customers to ask for them and to verify with cash purchases. The message emphasizes cash transactions and loyalty through the stamp program.
Classified notice lists a five room rental at the corner of Stephenson and Adams, with contact available through Williams' hotel. It also seeks a good insurance solicitor and five lady agents, directing calls to Williams' hotel tomorrow between 9 and 10:48 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. respectively.
Aurora Express warns readers of smallpox and urges vaccination. A two year old from Elgin survived a fourteen foot fall with minor injuries. Western Glass Co. forms in Streator with 60000 capital, while Bureau county sheriff holds 23 prisoners in Princeton. Hypnotism spreads in Geneseo. men sought for Boer War in LaSalle. DeKalb eyeing ten ton daily ice plant and cold storage. Dr E A McCormick of Elgin performs skin graft on Mrs Welse of Plato. Joliet debates a donated school piano amid reformatories remark. Lanark's Frank Barkley escapes asylum and dies at Rock Island. Dean's Ointment advertised.
A brief notebook item notes Dick Miss King remains reserved while fans say little. Former beau Jack is urged to mention pearls to spark conversation, inviting attention and purchases from Jewelers Weekly readers.
A concise adage notes that borrowing trouble consumes the principal, warning readers about the cost of worry and consequences of unneeded anxiety in daily life.
A local retailer announces a post inventory sale with deeply discounted staples. Items include pickles eight cents per bottle, mustard four cents per bottle, Worcestershire sauce one cent per bottle, Heinz salad dressing fourteen cents, bulk beans and tomatoes at fractions of a dollar, Uneeda biscuits and cereals priced well below standard rates, and various flours, meals, and grains offered at reduced sale prices to entice shoppers after a successful year.
A town column notes a planned but canceled Freeport Council meeting. Daughters of Illinois Ruth degree announce a social at Mrs. Greene on Taylor Ave Friday Feb 23. Shannon Gun club schedules a live and clay pigeon shoot at Shannon on Tue Feb 6. Skating at Bunker's rink on the river with 12 to 15 inch ice. Keller and Fifer hold their weekly dance at Blust's hall tonight. Various local notes include health updates and a cashier return to Hoffman's store. A few ads appear for remedies, blue stamps, and spring work opportunities.
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