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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
8
Read Housecleaning Time urges readers to buy carpets curtains and rugs as affordable luxuries now within reach of all. It lists prices for ingrain carpets from 25c to 60c per yard and notes a wide selection by sample including velvet and Wilton varieties with waste-free cutting for savings.
Curtains chosen with care showcase new patterns and quality. Do not buy from catalogs or agents. visit the store, take them home, and exchange if not satisfied. Extra-value pairs priced at 1 1 and 2 and 3 dollars. New muslin novelties for bedrooms and dining rooms with lace edges.
Upcoming events and meetings for Freeport include Prodigal Father at the Grand Opera House May 21, Martha Washington Garrison K social May 24, Democratic county convention May 26, Columbian Novelty Concert at Germania Hall May 28 by the Sons of Veterans. June 20 Eminent Ladies picnic at Sciota Mills.
H W Bolender announces his candidacy for Circuit Clerk of Jehenson County subject to the Republican County Convention March 18 1900 He asks Republicans to renominate county officers as has been the past practice and to support him for a second term Crozer notes April 5 listing
Dr W B Peck and Dr C P Leitzell announce candidacies for coroner of Stephenson County in the Republican primary. L M Currier, coroner, seeks re nomination and asks party support at the county convention and primaries. Cedarville, Illinois.
A Des Moines Leader report says the Illinois Central may acquire the Minneapolis & St Louis to gain Twin Cities access, challenging Northern Pacific and Milwaukee. The move would affect Rock Island and Burlington trains serving Minneapolis and St Paul, with parallel railmen noting potential route changes unless current agreements hold until a new line from Albert Lea is built.
The West Freeport bowling team accepted a challenge to play Freeporters at the Freeport club house Saturday evening. West Freeport lineup includes H B Smith C W Killen Ed Bengston W A Hance Addison Bidwell. Freeport expected to field W F Stoufe Dr Poling W J Hall H J Porter Sidney Harden. The West team was pictured as looking weak at the end of play.
The funeral for Henry Tremohlen was held this afternoon at two o'clock from John Bauscher Sr.'s home on Wyandotte Street with Rev. Mr. Holke officiating.
Elaborate preparations are underway for the Eminent Ladies picnic to be held at Sciota Mills on Wednesday June 20. Organizers expect a large attendance and a day of socializing and fundraising.
Excelsior lodge of Masons holds a meeting this evening, inviting members to attend.
Mrs. Matthias Finkbeiner will receive 1400 as full settlement from Rockford Grape Sugar Refining for her husband’s death caused by a vat explosion at the plant about seven weeks ago. Attorneys mediated after protracted talks, with the check to be paid today or tomorrow.
Rev. A. B. Wolfe, the energetic Ridott minister, is leading a successful revival at Durand drawing local worshippers and community members to evening services each night this week.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Bridge Wisconsin faced a frightful stomach trouble and yellow jaundice as gall stones formed. After vain medical attempts she used Electric Bitters and wholly recovered. The remedy is touted to cure dyspepsia loss of appetite and liver kidney issues, 50 cents, Jos Emmert, druggist.
Announcement of summer millinery stock by Mrs H E Bogar with opening date to be announced. Also lists lawn swings from Dorman Co and travel service via Grand Trunk Railway System through Montreal Boston New York Philadelphia with agent contact J A Burais 249 Clark St Chicago.
The article explains an upcoming sun eclipse due May 23 to May 28 with four fifths obscuration and near hour passage. It notes the best viewing depends on clear skies, suggests safe eye viewing with colored glass strips, and lists future eclipses including 1918, 1925, and longer ones in 1955 and 1972.
A 25 cent box claims to improve stomach and liver action to boost strength and ambition. Sold by Jos. Emmert, a local druggist, promising a new, keen mind and better social or business performance.
See our $25 suitings with guaranteed fit and style. Haverster and 8S invite customers to shop at The Up-to-Date Merchant Tailor for great bargains and trusted tailoring.
Practical machinist G Ran dsen offers lawn mower sharpening and repairs with satisfaction guaranteed or no charges. Also listed is Helen Birch, piano teacher, at 150 West Street, placeholder city notice.
Special sale lists Havemeyer & Elder sugar at 1.00 for 18 pounds. Bluefield bananas 8c a dozen. Lettuce 2 stalks for 5c. Onions 2 large bunches for 5c. Home-grown asparagus 7c a bunch. Pie plant two bunches for 5c. White Star patent flour 85c a sack. Best potatoes 25c a bushel. Favorite flour 75c a sack. Red salmon 12c a can.
Direct from growers the best strawberries at prices cheaper than you have paid this season. Wonderfully ripe fruit available now in limited supply. Open daily at the farm market with curb service and local delivery options.
Magnificent line of white waists in all over laces and embroideries. Includes waists with tucking lace insertion and new sleeves. Laundried cuffs shirt waists with hem tahi effects. Prices 75c to 4.00 in varied designs.
Misses' percale shirt waists in 10 12 14 and 16 year sizes priced at 50c 1 and 1.00. Misses' white waists with embroidery and trim offered at 79c.
The county offers a selection of Shir waists for customers seeking the best fit. Shoppers are invited to choose from a range of sizes and styles, with emphasis on accuracy of fit and value.
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