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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1900
Page
8
May 24 Martha Washington Garrison K social. May 26 Democratic county convention. May 28 Columbiaan Novelty Concert at Germania hall by Sons of Veterans. June 20 Eminent Ladies picnic at Sciota Mills.
Republican candidates H W Bolender and W H Crotzer announce for renomination as Circuit Clerk of Stephenson county subject to Republican County Convention. Bolender notes a previous four year term and asks for continued support. Crotzer also signs, dated Lenn, Illinois, April 6.
L M Currier announces re nomination bid for Stephenson County coroner, subject to the Republican county convention, thanking past support and urging party unity at upcoming primaries. Dr W B Pick and Dr C P Leitzbuhl named in party process. Cedarville Illinois listed.
Will enlarge their plant as the Hoefer Brothers Manufacturing Co outgrows half of the Tuckett building. Mr Tuckett agreed to extend current quarters, granting 5000 additional feet. Plans are ready for contractors and work will be rushed to meet urgent demand.
W F Stoufe will go to Chicago June 1 to take a more important post. John Ritchie promoted to his vacancy, John Metz takes Ritchie’s job, Will Lichtenberger moves up to Metz’s post, and Harry Barber fills Lichtenberger’s role. A new stenographer will be added in the freight house.
The Trinity church ladies hold an ice cream and strawberry sociable at 75 South Galena Avenue tonight hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Q O M Taylor. Ice cream and cake cost 10 cents, strawberries 56 cents. A musical program includes the Hineline and Bamberger sisters and a male quartet with a phonograph to entertain guests. An open invitation is extended to all.
The sale of reserved seats for the Sons of Veterans Columbian Novelty Concert starts Friday morning at Guenther's drug store. A large crowd is expected and unseated patrons should buy now. Admission is 25 cents with children at 15 cents. no extra charge for reserved seats.
Sportive Freeport is set to be represented at the McCoy-Ryan milling experiment now the nation’s talking point. The nose knocking exhibition will take place in Chicago, within easy reach of the city.
A thief broke into Dr. Saucerman’s yard at night damaging many flowers and stealing valuables. The doctor keeps a shotgun ready in case of a return.
The Freeport district records show G. E. Rawleigh aged 24 and Wise Oswald aged 17, Cornelius J. Sullivan 26, Clara M. Read 21, as licensed marriage entries. The fragment indicates names and ages with Freeport as the linking location.
Corner Currier gathered the jury this afternoon to end the Termohlen case as no fresh evidence about his death has emerged. The proceeding focused on concluding the inquiry with no new leads or suspects identified.
E. R. Froud former Bolton resident has purchased the Loran village store and been appointed postmaster there. The appointment marks a new chapter for the village and ties the store to the local postal service.
Real estate transfer reports W M Gibler selling part of Lot 3 in Block 62 to James Cochran for 1000 dollars. The sale records the transfer of property and identifies the parties involved. The transaction reflects a straightforward land deal between private individuals.
The Dupont Gun Club will hold its badge shoot tomorrow afternoon at 3 30. Local members participate in the event to earn or renew their shooting credentials.
Mrs Geo F Schietzle was awarded the hand painted quilt in a recent disposal auction. The item drew bidders from the community and highlighted local needlework talent.
The weekly rural bulletin notes dry and warm start, followed by widespread rain Wednesday to Saturday improving soil moisture. Hessian fly damage grows in central and southern wheat fields while northern districts show better prospects. Corn planting unfinished in the north. some seed replants. broom corn up in Coles and Douglas counties. Oats, meadows, and pastures recover after rain. potatoes and gardens thriving though pests appear. Local notes from Grant Park, La Moille, Union, Orangeville, Cottage Hill detail warm early week, mixed temps, good stands, and promising fruit.
A playful ad style notice urges patience with aging and promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic. It insists one can still bloom at sixty and cheerfully encourages Jos Esimert in a lighthearted, period voice.
Probate matters include wills proven and recorded for W D Meads Gideon Brown Eliza Wagner and Peter Pickel. Inventories and claims recorded for Lubbers Potter Betts Scott Hime plus estates of Brown Riders Youngblut and Wagner. Conservatorship inventories ordered. insanity petitions filed for Riders and Youngblut. bond approvals and appraisers named.
Mrs B Hunt of Lime Bridge Wisconsin faced severe stomach trouble and yellow jaundice as gall stones formed. After doctors failed, she used Electric Bitters and was wholly cured The remedy is hailed for stomach liver and kidney relief and is sold by Jos Emmert at 50 cents guaranteed.
Community items report Elgin organ izing a golf club while Aurora fines a sidewalk rider. Osborn v Cook awards $62.50 over a horse death. Peoria blossoms with carmine ink tests and Ottawa funds a glass factory plan that limps along. Sterling township moves to curb rubbish and sod theft. A Madison Medicine Company warning closes the column.
To friends and neighbors of Freeport and Davis who assisted at the death and burial of my wife, I extend sincere thanks. Respectfully, L. B. Marken.
A persuasive ad notes a fast bicycle rider often suffers cuts sprains or bruises from accidents and promotes Backlen s Amica Salve as the cure. It claims to kill pain heal injuries cure chafing cracked hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles with a guarantee and a price of 50 ets. Jos Emmert druggist sells it.
A patent medicine claim promises increased strength and a keen, clear brain boosting social position and business success. Sold by Jos Emmert druggist in a 25 cent box, promising a feeling of being a new being with improved stomach and liver action.
A local tailor promotes custom suits at 26 with better fit and style than ready-made hand-me-downs. Joan S. Harpster, The Up-to-Date Merchant Tailor, urges shoppers to seize the bargain.
Havemeyer and Elder fine granulated sugar 18 pounds for 1.00. A 4 gallon maple syrup can for Bde. Mohawk soap 10 bars for 25c. Red steak salmon 123c a can. Catsup 10c per bottle. Parlor matches 10c per 15c package. Table salt 2c for a 5c sack. California prunes 6d per lb. Apples 25c per gallon can. Favorite flour 75c a sack. Belmont flour 65c a sack. 50 cigars 60c. French mustard 5c. Grated pineapple 10c for 3-lb can. Butterine 14c per 2-lb brick. Bartlett pears 8-lb can 12c. White Star flour 85c a sack.
The notice advertises ladies percale shirt waists in light and dark patterns and black at 50 cents, and a top value at 1.00. It lists other waist prices 1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50 and 8.00, with designs including the French back and embroidery trimmed options.
A grand selection of white waists in all over lace and embroidery designs plus striped tucks and cuffs. Includes new dress sleeves and hemat stitched effects with prices from 75 cents to 4.00, showcasing the largest variety and best values in the city.
Misses' percale shirt waists offered in 10, 12, 14 and 16 year sizes priced at 50c, 15c, and 51.00. Also Misses' white waists with embroidery trim priced at 79c.
Offer invites shoppers to choose shirt waists from a selection promising the best fit in the county. Highlights tailored options and value, aiming to attract customers seeking well fitting garments.
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