16 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1898
Page
1
Our store offers a vast stock of tempting and delicious eatables at prices unmatched by competitors. Quality is emphasized, inviting shoppers to discover surprising value across a wide range of items.
Local correspondent reports residents and visitors in Evenoy Freeport and vicinity. Names include Buffington Siedel Baumgardner Boggess Hoggins Shons Medike and Stadermann. Reports cover business travel illness a broken arm and a critical patient at Edward Stadermann.
In Rock City on March 14 various locals were noted including J R Young of Dakota visiting, and W F Hurstmeier traveling to Freeport. Several residents illness and travel updates are given alongside the death of Henry Youngblut and funeral details. Youngblut leaves three sons and a daughter. Rev Nauman conducted the service.
From Quer Own Correspondent Rock Grove March 14 Mrs Miller and daughter Ida of Dakota visit Mrs Amanda McCauley Allie Reisinger returns to Freeport after a week with sister Mrs J B Hoy Rock Grove school to give an entertainment in Windeker s hall
Saturday evening events priced at 10 cents admission. Mrs Geo Thoren visited Freeport last week. Mrs Samuel Fisher fractured an arm but is improving. Nettie Hoffmeister plans a summer stay in Freeport. WMS supper failed due to bad weather. Rev Divan preaches his final sermon before conference. John Brobst W H Maurer John Wallace and others vacationed in Freeport. Mr and Mrs Bennehoff travelled to Monroe Wisconsin last Tuesday.
Ridott notes report visitors and travels among residents including Mrs C C Mc Cracken Carrie McCracken and many others. The river rose after warm rain making crossings impassable. LO G T delegates and band officers elected. Harold Arndt secured a tower man job on the C N W Ry at Dixon. Kent items mention trips to Chicago meetings at Waddams and Freeport, school term end, and local health and travel updates.
Pearl City notes a brisk spring scene with migrating wild geese, thawing frost, and rising water levels after a three inch snow. Local happenings include a Republican caucus, planned entertainments at the Epworth League and Modern Woodmen, travel to Chicago and Minnesota, court and jury activity, funerals, and community incidents such as a window break at Commisar’s restaurant and a puzzle prize.
Our Own Correspondent reports on March 14 Miss Maris district deaconess calling on friends today. Mrs T D Bongey is on the sick list. Clyde Reiter was taken sick with lung fever Saturday but improving at this writing. Wm Price agent of the Wheeler and Company is mentioned in the update.
Wilson sewing machine caller in town. Rev Snyder returns to Chicago to stay weeks. Creamery to pay 65 cents per hundred for February milk. Grace and Dora Brundage visit Ellen Tobolt. Rev Jaycox to lead prayer meeting Thursday. Michael Meyers Gordon Place visit B T Brundage for ice cream. Webster Whalford of Buena Vista visits town. Republican caucus at town house Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 to elect eleven delegates to county convention March 22 and nominate town ticket. A Folgate and Wm Stackpole erecting building to store machinery for summer trade. they expect stock today. Buyers welcome to purchase as cheap as possible.
From Our Own Correspondent Damascus March update notes high Pecatonica water easing and robins and bluebirds returning. Gertrude Bogenrief closes Harlem corner school March 28 for spring term. Jessie Kunz will work for Mrs. Phillips this summer. Leady Rosenstiel hired to Chas Alston. C N Phillips did business today in town. Creamery to pay 70 cents per cwt for milk. W H M B of Reformed Church met at Mrs Kostenbader home. next meeting at Mrs Schony’s.
Snow melted after Saturday fall benefiting ground as town notes civic chatter. Willard Trotter seeks town clerk post. Captain Samuel Buchanan marked his 69th birthday with friends. Grace Brubaker of Lancaster visited with Maggie Ritter. Harvey Lied from near Spencer visited home. Names of neighbors appear in birthday, wedding, and social mentions including Rank girl attending Freeport wedding.
From Our Own Correspondent reports a house burglary in McConnell with $72 and a watch taken. Parish news notes Parriott family, Klontz teaching Wad dams Center, and a ministerial move. A Dutmier twin infant died. orphan Evanston boy found a home with Albert May. Ada Schramm and Elsie Shulty health updates. Carleton Solace travels to Chicago. Pecatonica floodwaters stop crossing near town for days.
Mr Grim the new cheese maker moved into the Peck Snyder cheese factory Friday. George Confer of Cedarville is doing carpentry for Douglas Snyder. Lewis Moses finished a new chicken house. Mrs Win Bike of Belleview visited on the avenue Thursday. Mrs L Moses has a severe cold. Win Schadel lost a horse last week. Jacob Christen moved from the cheese factory to his farm purchased from the Clingman estate. John Coble's sale was well attended last Thursday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Win Rodebaugh on March 11. Cutting and fitting by model taught at 42 American street.
A vintage ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure painful swollen feet and bunions, ease tight or new shoes, and reduce sweating and callouses. It claims instant comfort, offers a 25 cent mail option, a free trial, and lists Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy NY as the address.
An advertisement touts Grain'O as a tasty nourishing coffee substitute for all ages. Claims include aiding digestion, strengthening nerves, and being non stimulative. Price is about 4 times coffee, with 15 and 25 cent sizes. Also mentions conlain fuel history and DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills.
Try Allen's Foot-Ease a powder for the feet to cool and ease swelling and discomfort. Also promoting rest and comfort by relieving blisters, bunions, and sweaty feet. Grain-O coffee substitute nourishes without stimulation and aids sleep. sold through grocers with trial offers available.
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