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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
8
Housecleaning Time urges upgrading homes with new carpets curtains and rugs. Low prices make luxuries affordable in humble cottages. Carpets 25c to 65c per yard with various types available by sample, offering wide selection and waste-saving patterns.
The store highlights carefully chosen curtains in stylish patterns, inviting customers to view in person rather than rely on catalogs. Exchange policy offered if not satisfied. Sale items priced at 1, 1.50, 2, and 3 dollars per pair include new muslin novelties for bedrooms and dining rooms with ruffled lace edges.
May 11 Saengerbund concert at Germania opera house. May 21 Prodigal Father at the Grand opera house. May 24 Martha Washington Garrison K of G social. May 23 Democratic county convention. May 26 Columbian Novelty Concert at the YMCA under Song of Veterans auspices. May 17 May events include Columbus Club social at St Marys all.
H W Bolender seeks renomination as Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County subject to the Republican County Convention. He asks Republicans for support, noting four years ago he was their nominee and has served faithfully. W H Crotz er, Lena NL, also announces candidacy for Circuit Clerk, subject to the Republican Convention, dated April 5.
Dr W B Peck announces candidacy for coroner of Stephenson County subject to Republican county convention. Dr C P Leitzell Cedarville Il also listed related.
Trotter T and R Gundry of Nora Illinois purchase Spillard Wilkes stallion for 500 dollars from C E Spillard. Described as a fast stock horse with strong lineage including Markfield and Mambrino Field, expected to reach under 2 20 trots once trained. He will be shipped tonight via Illinois Central railroad.
Dr F W Byers chosen as chief marshal for the Memorial day parade in this city cannot serve due to prior engagements. He will deliver two addresses this year as he spreads his duties, speaking at Dakota Illinois on May 29 and at Winslow the following day.
Joe B Wertheim for T J Dunn Co Philadelphia and Robert Mantel with Joe W Cowley for J B Moos Chicago promote Ili nois cigar brand. The ad touts a good honest ten cent cigar and highlights its popularity on the market.
The remains of John Baker were taken to Rock Island at 8:05 this morning for interment. The O. R. C. oversaw the funeral with pallbearers Fred Read, Geo. McCarty, John Egan, Kirk Walters, Frank Murphy, and Chas. McPherson. George Farnum directed arrangements. Rev. Dr. Axtell conducted services at the house and Miss Tracy sang selections.
A congregation meeting is set for May 20 after the 10:30 a.m. service to discuss church repairs. At 7:30 p.m. Rev Cromer will deliver his fourth sermon in The Happy Home series titled Duties of the wife to the husband.
A complaint alleges several cruel boys use sling shots to kill robins and other song birds, claiming the act violates the law and warrants severe punishment.
A social event hosted by Ruth will take place at the hall on Stephenson Street Friday evening May 18. All members and their friends are invited.
Young Eddie Allington suffered a fall from his bicycle yesterday striking his head on the curb. He will be laid up for several days as he recovers.
Paul Niles J Raley and William Harper hosted a well attended dance last evening at Blust's hall with Gibler's orchestra providing the music.
A May festival at Embury church promises a good time this evening with festive activities and community gathering for attendees seeking entertainment and fellowship.
The May 14 five week summary notes good rains across most of Illinois boosting vegetation and soil workability in central and southern areas. Some areas saw excessive rain delaying field work while others had only light rain. The week ended with warmth but midweek cool spells and frosts caused minor injury to tender plants, though overall crop prospects remain favorable. Hessian fly damages wheat ranged from slight to considerable, while wheat and rye headed, oats and grasses improved. corn planting largely finished in central and southern districts and advancing in the north.
An advertisement touts Beecham's pills as safe and widely reputed to ease various common ailments. It claims the pills improve digestion and bowel function, boost energy, and enhance appearance, noting a price of a quarter but asserting value beyond a guinea per box.
J C Sheetz of Yale Town visits relatives as Frederick Beck of Green Bay and Miss Mary Geringer wed at the Catholic church with Rev J C Geiseler officiating. Memorial Sunday services planned by Grand Army post at Amity English Lutheran church. Local progress on M E parsonage cellar excavation and community notes include Knights of the Globe activity and Royal Arch Masons meeting. Other brief items mention travel, farming, and a Madison Medicine Co. advertisement.
Joan S. Hanpster sells men’s suits with guaranteed fit and style. Bargains highlight $25 suitings as part of a sale noted by the Up-to-Date Merchant Tailor. Limited text ends with incomplete line “Add in.”
Estate of Peter Pickel and several others show claims allowed or scheduled for hearing May 14 and 15 1900. Names include Wm Long Mary Long Henry Saliday and Lewis Metz among others with various small sums. Other estates seek probate actions inventory orders oath of bonds and appraisers listed.
Mrs. Howard Brubaker of Freeport testifies that cold settles in her kidneys, causing severe backache, but after using Dean's Kidney Pills she improves and gains strength. Pills cost 50c per box, available at drug stores. FosterMilburn Co. ships on request. Remember the name Dean's.
Freeport Model Works advertises repair services for bicycles lawn mowers guns type writers cash registers and any items in need of repair. They offer bike sundries in stock and emphasize model and tool work as a specialty.
Travel offer via the North Western line for a German Baptist annual meeting. Tickets on sale May 28 29 30 but not for trains arriving Chicago before May 29, good through July 5. Apply to Chicago & North Western Ry agents. Also lawn mowers sharpened and repaired by a practical machinist H Gransden 216 North Galena Ave.
The ad lists White Star flour at 85c per sack and Favorite flour at 7bc per sack, Mohawk soap at 12 bars for 25c, fresh crackers at 4c per pound, Braun & Fitts batterine, barrel salt at $1.10 per barrel, 5c sack table salt at 2c, California prunes at 6c per pound, potatoes at 25c per bushel, 8-lb tomatoes at 7c, red steak salmon at 124c per can, two bars castile soap for 5c, California white cherries at 124c per can, honey drip syrup at 25c per gallon, Plymouth Rock peas at 8c per can, Bartlett pears in heavy sugar syrup at 12c per 3-lb can, and parlor matches at 10c per large package.
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