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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1900
Page
8
Entertainments and meetings for Freeport readers include a May 28 Columbian Novelty Concert at Germania hall, hosted by the Sons of Veterans, and an Eminent Ladies’ picnic at Sciota Mills on June 20.
A series of 1900 political notices announce candidates for the office of Circuit Clerk in Stephenson County. Names include H W Bolender W H Crotz er W E Boyington and A H Wieman with appeals to Republican county convention preference and request for Republican support. Some items note dates and hometowns such as Lena German Valley and reference the convention process.
L M Currier announces his candidacy for re nominating as coroner of Stephenson County subject to the Republican county convention Cedarville Illinois. He thanks the party for his previous nomination and appeals for support at the upcoming primaries from friends and the entire party.
Jas R. Cowley of this city, a Republican State Central committee member for the district, received a letter from F H Rowe offering him the chairmanship of the Literature committee to oversee all campaign literature. He will probably decline, as it would require lengthy time at the State committee headquarters in Chicago, taking him away from his newspaper work here.
Freeport grocers prepare for their annual picnic likely around July 18. Last year’s Madison gathering drew a huge crowd and this year organizers expect better attendance. Possible venues include Dubuque or Rock Island with Rockford and Elgin also considered. Butchers and other merchants may join.
August Swartz, a Freeport Knights of the Maccabees member, arrived in Dixon in need. He fell ill, applied for aid through Dixon Tent K O T M, was admitted to Dixon Hospital, and is being cared for. Dixon Tent will cover all expenses and support his recovery.
Beloit led a multi-city crowd at a remotely held chicken fight over the state line near Beloit. Eight bouts occurred with Beloit winning most, Janesville taking two and Freeport one. Large sums were wagered per battle and Janesville’s birds were described as the superior breed yet unlucky.
The June term of Stephenson county circuit court opens Monday with Judge J. S. Baume presiding. The docket lists 17 new common law and 15 chancery cases, with few likely to reach trial, signaling a brief session.
The sophomore class of Freeport High school invites students to a debating contest in the high school auditorium Friday evening June 5. The contest will feature the English divisions of the class competing against each other.
Margaret O M Taylor entertained a group of young friends at her Galena avenue home this afternoon to celebrate her birthday anniversary.
Freeport leader L. H. Burrell will deliver an address to the Sons of Veterans in Winslow on Decoration Day, outlining patriotic themes and commemorative duties for members and residents.
W H Diffenbaugh will host a stag dinner entertaining a dozen or more of his gentlemen friends at his home venue.
Sunday evening services at First Presbyterian with Rev Dunn and attendance by G A R posts Women's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans. Bible study and church notices list several worship times, sermons, and youth programs across First M E United Brethren Salem Evangelical Oak Street Evangelical First Church of Christ Scientist German M E Trinity United Evangelical First Baptist Second Presbyterian Embury Memorial M I church notices and mission talks.
The text lists church activities including Grace Episcopal at Corner Stephenson and Cherry with Rev. F. W. White, rector. Sunday after Ascension schedule shows Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. and 12m School, morning prayer and sermon at 10:30 a.m., evening service at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening Free Methodist service at 7:30 p.m. with Quarterly meeting, Elder F. D. Brooks preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 3 and 7:30 p.m. Y. P. M. at 6:30 p.m.
Advertisement notes that well being and social standing depend on digestive and liver health. Dr Kings New Life Pills claim to boost strength, provide a clear brain and high ambition. A 25 cent box is advertised, sold by Jos Emmert, a druggist.
Southern cherries from Tennessee reach popular demand at 8 cents per pint box, while California fruit drops to 40 cents a pound. Illinois strawberries peak then fall. crates sell from 2.70 to 1.75. Prices for lemons, oranges, pineapples, figs, dates, and other produce vary amid warm market tone.
Boston store clerks were entertained last evening at the home of proprietor J. J. McPherson. Games were played and a choice luncheon was served.
A Dixie Kentucky witness describes nightly coughing and credits Dr King s New Discovery with instant throat relief. He praises the remedy for coughs colds and chest and lung troubles and notes a guarantee with trial bottles free at a local drug store. A catalog of slippers is also advertised in the same notice.
Funeral services for the Rev J G Kleinknecht formerly of Freeport were held at Zion Evangelical church in Sterling at 9 am conducted by Bishop Bowman and others. Surviving sons William Ellis Fred Lincoln Hiram Sylvester and Arthur attended with his widow. Born 1831 in Germany he died May 28 1900 aged 69 years one month and 27 days after a long pastorate from Plainfield to Sterling and Mendota.
Mrs I B Hunt of Lime Bridge Wisconsin faced a dire prognosis from a doctor after gall stones caused severe stomach trouble and jaundice. She began using Electric Bitters and was wholly cured, hailed as a wonderful stomach liver and kidney remedy that cures dyspepsia and loss of appetite. 50 cents at Jos Emmert, druggist.
The Piano Students' Club closes its season with a program at Miss Ethel Merrifield's Merrifield home. Performance includes Grieg Poeme Romantique, Rubenstein pieces, Canzonattiine, Etudes, and nocturnes by Corinne Hollman, Ethel Merrifield, and others. Officers listed: Stoskopf president, Serfass vice president, Hoffman secretary, Best treasurer. A closing note promotes Rocky Mountain Tea for vitality.
Announce opening of summer millinery in the Main building on Thursday and Friday May 31 and June 1. Elegant hat styles on display with a fire sale continuing. Hats priced from L.50 up. Mus. H. E. Bowar, 526d bw.
A nostalgic ad touts tailored suits by Joan S. Harpster, The Up-to-Date Merchant Tailor, promising a better fit than ready-made garments for just $28 with slogans about daily bargains and cost efficiency.
Butterine offered in 2 pound bricks at 14 cents per pound. Bartlett pears in 3 pound cans packed in heavy sugar syrup priced at 12 4 cents. White Star flour sold by the sack at 85 cents each with every sack guaranteed.
Help wanted notice seeks forty laborers at the Illinois Central R. A. office. Apply Monday morning for positions offering about 35 per day.
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