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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1900
Page
8
F A Read advertises new carpets curtains and rugs affordable for all. It touts ingrain carpets from 40c to 65c per yard and describes velvet body Brussels moquette Axminster and Wilton options by sample with minimal waste for savings.
Our curtains are chosen with care to showcase new and stylish patterns even in low grades. Visit us instead of catalogs or agents, take home samples, hang them, and return if not satisfied. We offer extra values at 1, 1.50, 2 and 3 dollars per pair with new muslin novelties for bedrooms and dining rooms featuring lace edges.
Freeport readers are invited to a busy May slate of events. The Grand opera house hosts a gymnastic exhibition and Vogel and Demmings minstrels, with a Saengerbund concert at Germania opera house and a Columbian Novelty Concert at the Y M C A presented by the Sons of Veterans. Political events include the Republican Senatorial convention for the 12th district and the Democratic county convention, plus a Prodigal Father stage show at the Grand opera house.
News from Coleta Illinois reports Rev J H Grim pastor of the United Brethren church is very low with little hope of recovery. Physicians say he cannot be saved and his death is imminent. A veteran minister and former presiding elder, he has many relatives and friends across northern Illinois. He is conscious and making end arrangements as supporters mourn the coming loss.
A group of young men met last evening and organized a baseball team to be known as the Freeport Juniors. Members include Frank Eberle Roy Dresser Wm Harris Arthur Steffen Gust Schultz Henry Ditschman Henry Deithart Henry Bachus and Hugo Luckerman.
Representatives of the Y M C A gymnasium will give a gymnastic exhibition at the Grand Opera house this evening. The boys are very clever and will give a good program.
Mrs Emanuel Woolheiser died at Keltner Carroll county morning at six o clock Funeral set for Bolton tomorrow at one o clock Thomas Rockey found a flock of six quail in his yard appearing tame Vogel and Deming minstrels to give a matinee Saturday at 2 PM at the Grand opera house
The annual report of City Clerk George H. Tandy is available in another column for readers seeking official records of city operations and fiscal year activities.
A. P. Reber will continue his trip from Chicago to Muskegon to visit brother Wallace. Lena's new town board announces appointees: Police Hiram Bunker, Treasurer G. L. Baldwin, Street Commissioner Geo. Cook, Sexton Jas. Clark. Amity Lutheran choir hosts tea at parsonage with Grace Kauffman. Rockford Choral Union to perform at Dixon Auditorium day July 31 with special train from Rockford. Golf course of nine links planned near Dixon to boost recreation.
The Galesburg Mail notes Judge Kohlsaat has interpreted bankruptcy rulings to emphasize moral obligation to repay debts. He stated that a discharged bankrupt remains morally bound to pay debts promptly and that discharges do not shield current obligations. The ruling on alimony avoidance via bankruptcy certificate highlights this standard.
An advertiser’s scattered seed ends up in handbills, programs, and floors while some land in newspapers and reach readers at home. The parable-like note by HX signals mixed reception and potential fruitful reach for timely readers.
The Freeport Shakespeare society lists officers for the year led by Miss Bertha Trembor as president with several vice presidents and a secretary. They will study English poets next year and present As You Like It in an invitation affair on Friday evening May 2. Epworth League elects officers at Embury church with Mrs 0 T Smith as president and other posts filled. Notice of railroad representatives required for the Modern Woodmen excursion to Madison Wis June 5, with a May 10 meeting at Dr W B Beck’s office.
Mrs. M. J. Berry of 19 Addison street reports strong relief from back pain dizziness and insomnia after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She says the remedy strengthened her kidneys and improved sleep and energy. Pills cost 60 cents a box at dealers and are mailed by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A critique notes that knowledge of biblical allusions among American students has declined. J H Gardiner and C F Thwing argue the King James Bible sets the standard for English prose, while younger readers overlook biblical narratives, affecting literature understanding and cultural literacy nationwide.
Mrs I B Hunt of Lime Bridge Wisconsin faced grave stomach trouble and jaundice. Gall stones worsened her condition until Electric Bitters was used. The ad claims it healed stomach liver and kidney issues, aids dyspepsia and appetite, priced 50 cents. Also a closing sale notice for hardware and appliances at Lowell.
Freeport Model Works at 51 Stephenson Street offers repairs for bicycles lawn mowers guns type writers cash registers and more. They stock bike sundries and emphasize model and tool work as a specialty.
White Latin flour touted as king of all flours at 90c per sack. Quaker oats two pound package 8c. Red Cross macaroni 6c per package. California egg plums bought in a gallon can for 25c. Golden Rio coffee 10c a pound. Nine Oclock washing tea 4c per package. Mason's shoe polish 10c bottle 6c. Lemon extract 10c bottle 3c. Bird seed 5c package 3c. Extra quality white wax beans 8c can. Early June peas 7c a can.
White Star fancy patent flour at 85c a sack. Mohawk soap 12 bars for 25c. Fresh crackers and ginger snaps 4c a pound by the box. Favorite flour 7bea a sack. Braun & Fitts batterine 14c per lb. Best barrel salt 1.10 a barrel. 5c sack fine table salt 2c. California prunes 6e per lb. Best potatoes 25c a bushel. 3-lb can standard tomatoes 7c. Red salmon 12 1 2c per can. Castile soap 2 bars for 5c. California white cherries 12 4c a can. Honey drip table syrup 25c per gallon. Plymouth Rock peas 8c a can. Bartlett pears 12s per 3-lb can. Parlor matches large package 10c.
A storefront display lists fine stationery at 10c a box and cyclonne tablets 4c each. Jumping ropes 2c each. straw cuffs 3c per pair. glass tumblers 3 for 10c. jelly stands 5c and china sugar and creamers. Cups and saucers 40c per set. wash bowls 68c. silver plated tray scrapers 9c. funnels large 5c. galvanized dippers 4c. wash basins 5c. folding ironing boards 68c. clothes racks 38c. one burner gasoline stores 148 dollars. croquet sets offered while supplies last.
Fresh bread 3c a loaf and one day old bread 2c a loaf. Buns rolls cookies and doughnuts 5c a dozen. Pies and cakes 8c each. Uneeda biscuits 33c per package.
Meat department quotes include surloin and porterhouse at 124c per pound, best round steak free, shoulder roast at 8c, rib boiling beef at 6c, regular hams 133c, picnic hams 94c, and herring at 1c each. Prices claim to be 3 to 5c below rivals.
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