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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
8
Advertises discounted ladies wrappers shirts waists dress goods fancy silks percales and dimities with prices from 39c to 4.00. Promotes new shirt waists 75c to 1.00 and millinery with polite sales staff. Emphasizes limited-time prices and large selection in Freeport cloak room.
A list of upcoming entertainment and meetings includes a May 8 dance at St Marys hall hosted by the Madam Seton Society, a May 0 gymnastic exhibition at Grand opera house, May 12 Vogel and Cemmings minstrels at the Grand opera house, May 15 Republican Senatorial convention for the 12th district, May 17 Saengerbund concert at Germania opera house, May 21 Prodigal Father at the Grand opera house, and a May 26 Democratic county convention.
The Dupont Gun club held a yesterday afternoon shoot and postponed the badge event to next Thursday. They will stage badge shoots every two weeks. Five squads posted scores with Hollister and Knorr among top scorers. Rawleigh led fourth squad with 23 points and Farewell, Sweeney, and Wallace notable in their sessions.
The body will arrive from Chicago and be taken to the home of her sister Mrs. John Schwarz on Washington street. The funeral is tomorrow at 9:30 from St. Joseph's Catholic church with Rev Father Kalvelage officiating. Pallbearers named Frank Trunk John Fitz Henry Lichtenberger John Muehlenhoff W Harter Jos Hensing. Hd Blust to supervise arrangements. Board of Education meets tonight at 7:80 at the High School. Archie McDugal welcomed a baby girl. An old English book notes beauty takes 150 years to make. Slow business says Rocky Mountain Tea at 85c Joseph Emmert.
Local ad lists Fancy Lawn Grass Seed at 20 cents per pound and one half bushel for a dollar. Also quoted is a one bushel price of $1.75. Address given as No. 12 Exchange 81 with date notation 4-19.
Reports from Aurora and nearby towns outline efforts including a brass band by colored residents, a hospital at Mc Henry County poor farm, church conversions, and groundwork for a new Presbyterian church. Other items note a Tampico dog fight incident, tax issues in Cook County, local accidents, and factory pledges in Batavia. The Genoa Junction cheese plant expansion advances with 30 workers as the Borden plant nears bottling readiness.
The Rochelle school election was a furious contest over whether Prof C F Philbrook, ex Lena public schools superintendent, should stay as Rochelle superintendent. Two tickets faced off as residents, churches, parties and families split. Vote counted three hours. Philbrook backer 516 to 425. Crowds filled streets, drum corps led demonstrations, and children paraded with instruments as supporters celebrated. Beechams Pitts will dispel the blues.
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as improving digestion, mental clarity, and ambition. Claims a 25 cent box makes you feel like a new person and lists Jos Emmert as the selling druggist.
The W F M S of the Free Methodist church invites all to a public meeting at the church this evening with an interesting program. The gathering starts at 8 o'clock and is open to men and women. A missionary street service will precede at 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse steps with a collection for India famine sufferers.
A large brown Wells Fargo express horse caused a stir on Stephenson Street when it bolted into a buggy driven by Dr. R F Hayes in front of Walton’s, badly damaging the buggy. The frightened horse then toppled the delivery wagon before being halted in front of Read’s dry goods store.
The Woodmen of the city held an enthusiastic meeting last night and decided to go to Madison in a body to attend the picnic. Committees were appointed to arrange music and transportation.
Last evening a delegation of old soldiers called on John Bentley and presented him with a chair. John Yordy delivered the eloquent presentation speech.
Insurance adjusters awarded Mrs. Bogar the full policy sum of 1000. She will start a millinery goods fire sale tomorrow.
The directorate of the Republican County club elected Boyd P. Hill as treasurer to succeed the late Fred P. Waite of Lena.
The Woodmanse and Hewitt plant, destroyed by fire weeks ago, has been completely rebuilt and is now operating with a full workforce. The restoration signals rapid recovery, with the facility back to full production and manpower.
Miss Sadie Oettinger entertained a small party of her young friends last evening in a delightful manner. The gathering featured light refreshments and cheerful conversation, reflecting a pleasant social occasion among neighbors.
Excelsior Lodge hosts an evening meeting and Rocky Mountain ad seeks shoppers. The town board will meet Tuesday evening May 8 to audit bills. all bills should be left at 99 Chicago Street. Town Clerk O D Emerick urges timely submission. Shoe sales promotions appear from Wa Wauron and Sta VER'S with closing out and low prices.
Freeport Model Works at 51 Stephenson Street offers bicycle, lawn mower, gun, typewriter, and cash register repairs. The shop carries bike sundries and specializes in model and tool work.
A catalog of bargain grocery items lists Mohawk soap at 25c for 12 bars, lemon or vanilla extract at 8c, fresh crackers or ginger snaps at 4c per pound, a 5c sack of table salt for 2c, maple syrup at 60c regular price but 5c per can, uncolored Japan tea at 35c per pound, Plymouth Rock canned peas, and various canned fruits and tomatoes with low prices including 8c for peas and 12k for Bartlett pears in heavy sugar syrup. Moderate emphasis on shelf prices and familiar brands.
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