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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1900
Page
8
Housecleaning Time urges new carpets curtains and rugs as affordable home improvements with low prices. Ingrain carpets range 25c to 60c per yard with various kinds like Velvet Body Brussels Moquette Axminster and Wilton Velvets sold by sample to maximize choice and minimize waste.
Curated curtains offered with careful selection and in store viewing. Avoid catalogs or agents. try home trials with exchange if unsatisfied. Featuring extra values at 1, 1.50, 2, and 3 dollars per pair plus new muslin novelties with lace edges for bedrooms and dining rooms.
Weather has not demanded spring hats yet but the millinery department invites customers to come at once. A large stock and efficient staff enable quick service, and they can fit customers on short notice.
May 21 Prodigal Father at the Grand Opera House. May 24 Martha Washington Garrison K of G social. May 26 Democratic county convention. May 28 Columbian Novelty Concert at Germania hall by Sons of Veterans. June 20 Eminent Ladies picnic at Sciota Mills.
Two Republican candidates announce for the Stephenson county circuit clerk post, urging party support. H. W. Bolender seeks renomination after four years in office, citing traditional county practice. W. H. Crotzner files from Lena, Illinois, on April 6.
Dr W B Peck announces candidacy for coroner of Stephenson County subject to Republican county convention Cedarville Dr C P Ubitzell also announces candidacy for nomination four years after prior party support L M Currier reaffirms bid for renomination seeks party support at primaries and thanks the party1
Lena May 19. Prof E F Smith traveled to Thompson yesterday afternoon. East Lynne is expected to draw a large crowd tonight as amateur dramatists prepare for a well rendered play. Eminent ladies anticipate a profitable benefit. J H Rife becomes treasurer of West Point township school funds, resigning as village board secretary. a special election for a new school director will be held May 26. Ed Howe and Miss Lottie Boeke attend C E convention in Warren from Amity English Lutheran church. Henry Wingert, G E Wingert, Ernst Coppeen, I B Crotzer and family depart for Freeport. Mrs John Barnes and son return to Orangeville. Mrs Helen Smith of Rockford visits with the Holleys before returning home.
W A Brubaker, president of the Illinois Christian Citizenship league, will speak to three union mass meetings in this city next Sunday May 20 at Free Methodist church 10 30 a m Embury M E church 3 p m and First Presbyterian church 7 30 p m Reverend T W McVety of Galesburg AL calls Brubaker fearless strong pungent accumulative persuasive and up to date in Christian Citizenship as a masterful speaker.
One of the era’s largest 10 wheel moguls, Engine 399 of the Ili nois Central, arrived this morning at Burnside shops for deployment on the Freeport division. The locomotive joins the roster as a major power upgrade for regional rail operations.
A party of young people from Trinity Church will travel to Shannon tomorrow morning to visit with Rev. Schultze and his wife.
M. J. Krohn resumes cigar business with a special new brand. The product is described as very good and will be pushed to customers.
The will of the late Frederick Koppen of Lena has been filed for probate in the county court. He leaves his property to his children.
The Democratic caucus will be held this evening at 7:30 in the city’s districts. Delegates will select party leaders and discuss local platform positions. The event mobilizes voters across multiple neighborhoods.
An adjourned meeting of the city council will be held next Wednesday evening to continue discussions and decisions on municipal matters. Local officials remind residents of potential public comment periods during the session.
Miss Cornelia Harlow has sold her lot on Chicasro street to J. H. Gibler for 1850.
The Northwestern railroad is making improvements in the local yards. Crews are upgrading tracks and facilities to enhance efficiency and safety. The project affects nearby operations and may cause short-term delays as work progresses.
The Ladies of the Maccabees held a regular meeting last evening. Members discussed routine society matters and upcoming events, with officers reporting on dues, memberships, and planned community service.
Mrs L B Markel died Friday afternoon at the family residence on Bailey avenue in West Freeport from blood congestion in the left lung, worsened by an ulcerated tooth. Born Mary J Hill in Alma Iowa on April 7 1860 she lived in Davis before marriage to L B Markel on April 9 1878. Surviving are seven children two parents and a sister with funeral services held at the family home then in Davis M E church.
A Freeport church listing notes Oak Street Evangelical with Carl Hauser preaching 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and teachers meeting at 7 p.m.. First Church of Christ Scientist services 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, with Sunday school after the service. Trinity United Evangelical, German M E, Grace Episcopal, and many others offer schedules. Local congregations invite all to services, Sunday schools, and special events through the week.
Farmers prepare for harvest by stocking binder twine as dealers ship to retailers after May 1. A acre of oats needs about two and a half pounds of twine, depending on yield. Sisal and Manila twines dominate, with sisal from Yucatan priced around 13 cents per pound and Manila near 17 or 18 cents.
Mrs D J Graham superintendent of the Junior Endeavor society with three juniors Freddie Kauche Addie Voigt and David Graham traveled to Warren for the district convention. Miss Ella Bokhof represented the Seniors at the event.
An advertisement extols Rocky Mountain Tea as a fountain of youth promising to dull time’s scythe and erase wrinkles, attributed to Jos. Emmert, appealing to hopeful readers seeking longevity.
Lawn swings model Dorman OO available in two and four passenger sizes. Durable wood frame andweather resistant finish ideal for patios or gardens. Call for pricing and delivery options. May 16 listing notes in stock.
The annual election of trustees and directors of the Y M C A will be held in the association building Monday evening May 21.
A vintage advertisement claims best feelings and social success depend on stomach and liver health. Dr King s New Life Pills are advertised to increase strength and ambition, with a 25 cent box promising a new feeling, sold by Jos Emmert, druggist.
Saturday sale lists Havemeyer & Elders sugar at 1.00 for 18 pounds. Bluefield bananas 8c a dozen, lettuce 2 for 5c, onions 2 large bunches 5c, asparagus 7c a bunch, pie plant 22 bunches for 5c, White Star flour 85c a sack, potatoes 25c a bushel, Favorite flour 75c a sack, and red salmon 12 ½ c a can, direct from growers at low prices.
Ladies percale shirt waists offered in light and dark patterns and black. Special values for the money at 50 cents to 1.00, with best value percale at 1.00 in many handsome patterns and the new French back. Other back styles at 1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50 and 3.80.
Magnificent line of white waists including all over lace and embroidery designs. Also waists with rows of tucking lace or embroidery, new dress sleeves, laundred cuffs, hematithec effects, and clusters of tucks. Wide price range from 75e to 4.00 reflecting best values in the city.
Misses' percale shirt waists in sizes 10 12 14 and 16 years priced at 50c 75c and 1.00. Misses' white waists with embroidery trim offered at 79c.
Start your selection today for the best fitting shirt waists in the county. Wide range of styles and sizes available to suit every figure with attentive service and timely purchases.
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