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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1900
Page
8
The spring of 1900 presents well equipped merchandising with carefully selected goods from major markets. The store invites customers to inspect new merchandise, seek a verdict, and feel it is making a stronger bid than ever for their patronage.
Ladies initial handkerchiefs in pure linen 1248 pieces total no more no less priced at 35 cents each. Your choice of any fetter re each. Promoter claims this is the greatest bargain ever shown in handkerchiefs.
An old advertisement touts 750 pairs of ladies black seamless hose at 10 cents per pair, with 60 dozen in finer yarn at 12.75 cents per pair. It contrasts with peers charging 15 cents and notes a prior stock cost of 18 cents per pair for inferior hosiery.
An offer on cotton Huck towels states only 540 pieces remain with a price of 5 cents each or 6 for 25 cents, highlighting a limited stock and discounted bundle option.
A local cloth dealer touts heavy cotton crash fabric offered at 6 to 7 cents a yard, bought cheaply and resold at 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 cents per yard. The note emphasizes good quality and value.
One yard wide light and dark percales new styles priced today at 8c. Offered at 6 3/4c, cheaper and better than calico. Only 1600 yards available. Simpson's 34 percales in French blues, 2000 yards at 5c per yd. Mourning and black and white prints at 5c per yd.
An advertisement touts apron ginghams at 5 cents per yard and Teille du Nord ginghams at 9 cents per yard, claiming they are the best wearing and washing cottons for the price. The copy emphasizes durability and value for shoppers.
Purcases made early for this department before wool increases present Venetians Homespuns Cheviots and Poplins in black and colors at prices unlikely to recur. Cheviots 50c 75c 1.00 1.25 1.50 Homespuns 54 inches wide 85c Venetians second $1 per yard 50 pieces of new novelties in mixtures checks and plaids at 59c per yard.
Fashion predicts silks will dominate this season with many new weaves in late shades. There are 50 styles priced at $1.00 per yard, many more at 75 cents, and several at 59 cents, making the latest fabrics affordable for all shoppers.
You may be interested in the new styles we have them and shall be pleased to have you inspect them. Made by garment makers who understand the art of making suits to fit. We offer corded Taffeta Silk Waists at $4.98, silk priced at $6.00.
In All Overs. In Lakes, Spangled Nets, Tuckings and Puffings we are showing perhaps the largest line in the city. We are selling every day and buying almost every day. They move out fast as we stock them. Prices and styles drive demand.
A listing of events for Freeport includes Warren Academy Glee Club at Y M C A auditorium March 20, Next Door at Grand Opera House March 20, Cy Perkins at Grand Opera House March 23, Freeport Consistory reunion March 26 29, Beach Bower Minstrels at Grand Opera House March 30 and the B of L F annual ball at Armory A on April 6.
The Brothers Roger headlined the acrobatic farce Next Door at the Academy of Music, delivering a rise to fall of laughter. The company’s comedians acrobats pantomists and chorus of pretty girls impressed, with overwhelming audience approval and high praise for all acts. They repeat tonight and tour to Grand opera house tomorrow night.
Florence Station school hosts an entertainment for library funds on Saturday night March 24 with instrumental music and student recitals. Primary pupils perform songs and readings including National Representatives, Forward March, Barbara Frohio’s recitation, and other acts such as Dutchman’s Ghosts, I Was Falling in My Sleep, Five Boys Old Maid’s Convention, and a clown’s horn drill. Admission 10 and 16 cents.
The Pilgrim Congregational Church Englewood reports Rev Frederick E Hopkins of Dubuque declined the call to be pastor. The church has been without a regular pastor for months. Hopkins, licensed at 23, began ministry in Brooklyn and moved to Dubuque in 1891. He holds an MA from Lafayette College and a Doctor of Divinity from Tabor College Iowa.
The Warren Academy Glee club under the Ladies Auxiliary of the Y M C A will present a concert in the auditorium on Tuesday evening March 20. Featured performers include Margaret McKibben reader Clara Sheean soprano soloist and Harriet Shadel pianist. Admission is 25 cents with no extra charges for reserve seats and reservations may be made at Brown and Dollmeyer’s.
Mrs. Oscar Taylor presented a strong paper for the Woman's club on Saturday titled Is Russia the Coming Power. She traced Russia’s history to the present, argued the nation’s expansionist ambitions and the threat to the Anglo Saxon race if the Slavs rise to global supremacy.
The Illinois Central Dubuque passenger train was delayed into Freeport after an engine accident near Eleroy. Passengers feared a derailment, but damage remained slight.
Dr M M Parkhurst of Chicago will address the audience at the First Presbyterian Church tonight at 7 45 o'clock. His talk titled Evolution of the Saloon will cover matters of city welfare. Admission free and open to all interested citizens.
J. E. Bell, collector for Lancaster township, has completed a settlement with the county treasurer. Amount assessed 37570.15. Amount collected 7266.06. Amount delinquent 304.09. Collector's commission 145.82.
A gathering for teachers and officers of the Baptist Bible school and others interested will be held at the home of Mrs J H Stearns Oak Place on Tuesday evening.
If children fretful peevish and cross, mother the same and the boss, proper to give them Rocky Mountain Ica at 35 cents. Sold by Jos. Emmert.
D W McCarthy leaves for Detroit to arrange family relocation where a permanent position awaits. Misses Florence and Luella McCarthy bid farewell with a class surprise visit. Brickner Roe hardware store transfers to L D Overstreet. Local concerts by Warren Academy Glee Club announced, with Lena High graduates organizing. Several town visits noted.
L Underwood, janitor at River School, reports kidney pain and back ache improving after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Emmett & Burrell. He says dizziness and headaches subsided after half a box. Doan's Kidney Pills priced 50 cents per box. Foster-Milburn Co. as sole U.S. agents. Remember the name, Doan's.
The jury returned a verdict of 250 dollars in favor of Clement. The Meyer Shoe Co versus Shoesmith case is now on trial.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months with a rectal fistula. Doctors warned of a fatal outcome unless a costly operation was performed. He cured himself using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, billed as the surest pile cure on earth and the best salve in the world. 25 cents a box. Sold by Joseph Emmert, successor to Emmert & Burrell.
Names of mail to be claimed include Johnson Mrs Chas Kuber Mrs F Kuber Mrs H Mutton Mrs Mary Miller Mrs Mary Vernot Miss Valere Allen Miss Mae Rusher Mrs Lizzie Buhl Houma Dopp Mrs Wi Detrees Nes Honory Holestern Mrs Gi H Hance Mrs Chas Kane TAMEN Jaaneaness Morgan J W Benedict d L yes Bokhof H Platt Wo Creig dy OH Sager George Darosmont John Slough John Holmes R A VanDurke M D Hopkins Fay Warner Sam Keller Mat Warner Chas E Keane J Wear I H McNulty Frank Young George Mathue all persons calling for above please state advertised March 1 SMITH D ATKINS Postmaster We are now ready for business Entire new line of millinery at the old stand DeJonan lidiw.
Cuas Trunck announces agency for St Louis pressed brick, praised as best for store fronts, sidewalks, chimneys and graves. Brick stock available for inspection at Cummings lime house near Henney buggy factory or at his North Galena avenue home. Brick and work guaranteed.
Indignation spreads through the Independent Order of Odd Fellows as a new tax on their property provokes debate. Previously exempt benevolent institutions now face assessments. Monmouth lawyers split on the law's construction. Some urge ignoring the demand to test the levy in court.
A recent assault on C. F. Collier of Cherokee Towa caused severe kidney pain and back trouble. He found relief after using Electric Bitters, reporting a remarkable recovery and renewed health. Sold for 50c by Joseph Emmert's successor to Emmert & Burrell.
A glance at these prices will interest you in our goods. A call will give you satisfaction.
White Satin flour king of all flours at 90c a sack Franklin flour 33c per lb Fresh roasted peanuts 3c quart Good potatoes 25c a bushel Rutabagas 1c lb Lion coffee 11c a package Capitol corn flour 8c for 2c Flake homing 3c lb Maple syrup 25c bottle Bromangelon 10c a package Butterine 13c lb Mustard 3c a jar Lemon or vanilla extract 10c a bottle Machine oil 3c a bottle 5 lb jelly pail 18c normally 25c.
House furnishing dept advertises various items at marked-down rates. Includes shelf paper 2c per bunch, enamelware and glassware like wash bowls and pitchers, writing paper 5c for three, milk cracks 4c per gallon, pint cracks 2c each, toy jugs 2 for 5c, marbles 20 for 1c, and other small household goods priced mainly in cents. Yard pictures with gilt frames offered at 85c this week.
Fresh bread three cents per loaf. One day old bread two cents per loaf. Buns rolls cookies and doughnuts eight cents per dozen. Pies and cakes eight cents each. Zweibach three cents per dozen. Uneeda biscuits four cents per package.
A list of daily sale items includes Imperial oats 10c per 3c package, Van Camp's soups 7c per can, Seld figs, seeded raisins 8c per 11b package, California prunes lb at presumably low price, California Bartlett pears 12c per 38-lb can, peaches in syrup 1be per 3 lb can, peach plum apple or quince butter 10c per 3 lb can, Golden Palace flour 95c per sack, uncolored Japan tea 85c per 60c quality.
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