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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1900
Page
8
F A Read advertises carpets curtains and rugs with low prices. Prices range from 25c per yard for good carpets to 65c for the best velvets. All-wool options and variety by sample are highlighted to emphasize savings and accessibility for cottage households.
Curtains selected with care and new stylish patterns. Compare with catalogues and see quality in store. Exchange if not satisfied. Extra values at 1 1.50 2 and 3 per pair. New muslin novelties for bedrooms and dining rooms with lace edges.
Coming events list features a May 15 Republican Senatorial convention for the 12th district, May 17 Saengerbund concert at Germania opera house, May 21 Prodigal Father at Grand opera house, May 26 Democratic county convention, and May 28 Columbian Novelty Concert at the M. G. A. under Sons of Veterans auspices.
H W Bolender and H Crotz er announce candidacies for Circuit Clerk of Stephenson county subject to Republican County Convention. Bolender recalls four years of service and seeks renomination as in past practice. Cr torque misread text notes Lena Illinois and date April 6.
Dr W B Peck announces candidacy for coroner of Stephenson county subject to Republican county convention. Also listed is Dr C P Deltzeul of Cedarville Illinois as another name on the ticket or slate.
Collins Allen near Pecatonica warns neighbors after a smooth-talking stranger took pictures for enlargement and cash from several residents, with no return of funds or goods. Also noted is Rochelle High School principal Lincoln Harriss inventing a new indoor snowball game with a 50 by 20 foot field and goal nets. Rockford operates a feather duster plant capable of producing 500 dozen dusters daily.
Daughters of the Revolution organized a local DAR chapter at Mrs. C. D. Knowlton’s home with about a dozen women in attendance. Officers elected include Regent Mrs. C. D. Knowlton, Treasurer Mrs. Chas. Wolf, Registrar Miss Flora Guiteau, and Recording Secretary Mrs. W. H. Diffenbaugh. The group named the Elder Wm. Brewster Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
A. H. Mertz, the persecuted philosopher, passed through Fulton Tuesday evening en route to Freeport. He spoke in Tampico where audiences welcomed him. He said he went to Freeport to collect 60 dollars for 2000 copies of the Union Mission seized and destroyed by police over a year ago.
Miss Mary Gilbert of Minneapolis, a talented violinist and singer, will present an entertainment at the First Methodist church this evening. Her performance last night at the First M. E. church delighted listeners, and a large audience is expected.
A group picture of the Saengerbund members, taken by Smith, is exhibited this week at Brown and Dollmeyer’s. The piece is noted as a very artistic work.
A card and dancing party under Mrs. Abraham Lincoln Garrison will be held at the K of G hall next Wednesday evening. The event promotes the Daughters of the Globe and invites members and guests to attend.
An important meeting of Stephenson lodge I O O F is scheduled for tonight at the orphan home. All members are requested to be present.
The young men of Embury church announce an ice cream and cake social to be held next Wednesday evening in the church parlors. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
At the Freeport Club house tonight the Odds and Ends will play their last championship game with the Slow Rollers.
Obituary notes the death of John F. Baker a St Paul conductor at his Clark avenue home after a stroke. Born March 26 1833 in Lancaster New Hampshire he lived in Wisconsin and Kansas before joining the C M St P Ry Co. He leaves a wife Frances Cheney and son Rufus. Funeral planned at Rock Island with conductors’ service. numerous colleagues to attend.
The notice highlights Syrup of Figs from California Fig Syrup as a preferred remedy and mentions A. W. Ford & Son jewelers offering special prices on watches clocks and silverware. It also advertises lawn mower sharpening and repair by a practical machinist with satisfaction guaranteed or no charges at 216 North Galena Ave.
Freeport shop offers repairs for bicycles lawn mowers guns typewriters cash registers and more. On hand bike sundries and a specialty in model and tool work.
Wide assortment of staples and household goods with low prices. White Star flour and Favorite flour at low sack prices, Mohawk soap, crackers, prunes, potatoes, canned goods, and salmon. Also salt, sugar, cherries, pears, honey syrup, peas, matches, and more at discount rates. Promotions emphasize value and variety for shoppers.
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