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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1900
Page
8
May 28 Columbian Novelty Concert at Germania hall under Sons of Veterans. June 12 Sophomore class annual debate at the High School. June 20 Eminent Ladies picnic at Sciota Mills.
Multiple candidates announce for renomination as Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County. H W Bolender W H Crotz er Lena IL and W E Boyington A H Wieman Gorman Valley IL all state they seek the office subject to the Republican County Convention voting in 1900.
Coroner L M Currier of Stephenson County announces his candidacy for re nomination subject to the Republican county convention. He thanks supporters and asks for party backing at the upcoming primaries.
Freeport narrowly defeated West Freeport in the final match of the Ladies Bowling Tourney. Miss Farwell led with a high score of 145 and a tournament high average of 125, while Mrs Tuckett followed with an average of 122.35 and 187 total pins.
Chicago Inter Ocean praises Hal Reid's melo drama Roanoke as his best work. It blends romance and humor with lifelike characters set in the Old Dominion, offering a heartful tale for Roanoke theatergoers.
W. H. Loveday, state game warden, closes the game season and begins prosecuting songbird violators. In the past week he secured twenty one convictions with fines of 25 dollars plus costs each. He has ordered wardens statewide to report violations for immediate action. The warning extends to young shooters and careless players.
At a Saturday evening gathering the G A R posts Women’s Relief Corp Sons of Veterans and Co L I N G agreed to hold their Wednesday meetings at 1 oclock p m sharp instead of 12 30. The school children will be provided with flags on Decoration day.
Miss Elizabeth Gund plans a card party at her home this evening as a compliment to her guest Miss Starr of Rockford. Mrs Hineline reports her husband at Elgin is very low and not expected to live after receiving a telegram this morning.
H. D. Bentley received a telegraph order today for a carload of organs from a Pacific coast firm, indicating strong demand for his musical instruments across the region.
Railroad management see major changes with standardized roadbeds and larger line divisions forming national groups. Union Pacific under President Burt pushes standardization, Illinois Central undertakes similar widening between Galena and Portage Curve, and Chicago–Dubuque curves rebuilt for higher speeds. New 300 series engines expand service on Chicago–Dubuque runs, while a new North Western parlor car on Freeport–Chicago draws riders. St Paul adds Sunday excursions Milwaukee Racine Delavan and Milwaukee Elkhart Lake as Sin ois Central freight house progresses for joint Illinois Central Northwestern use.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Bridge Wisconsin faced a dire stomach problem and jaundice. After gallstones worsened, doctors failed to cure her but Electric Bitters repaired her health. The tonic is touted as a stomach liver and kidney remedy addressing dyspepsia and loss of appetite, selling for 50 cents through Jos Emmert, druggist.
Saturday evening W. H. Diffen baugh entertained a dozen of his gentleman friends at dinner. It was a very elaborate affair and colored waiters were imported for the occasion. no service was perfect in every detail.
The bowling alleys for the building opposite the Brewster house arrived today and will be set in place immediately. Joseph Emmert advertises Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents. J. W. Miller begins a state tour promoting his poultry paper, which is rapidly growing in circulation.
Harper's Bazar urges a coherent scheme for hanging pictures noting that uniformity is out, but harmony must dominate. It advises pairing by tone and medium, placing dark works away from bright light, and arranging gradations from deep to light to guide the eye.
A Freeport endorsement quotes Charles Weiss of 424 South Galena Avenue describing kidney trouble and rheumatic back pain. After trying Doan's Kidney Pills from Jos Emmett's drug store he improved steadily and was cured. Doan's pills cost 60 cents per box, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. remember the Doan's name.
Post office records show letters remaining unclaimed at Freeport for the week ending May 26. Recipients listed include Crowley Nellie Daughenbaugh Mrs Min, Van Buskirk Miss Eva, Kirch Miss Gussie, Baker FE, McClure Oliver, Barnes Frank, Fleming Wm, Schaub Christian, Webb Chas E, and others. Advertised letters require callers to state the advertised date May 20 and claim as directed.
Frank Gaengel of Silver Creek and Helen Lieferman of Lancaster obtain a marriage license. Separate note mentions Dr. Smith having rooms freshly papered.
An 1890s style patent medicine ad promotes Dr. Kings New Life Pills claiming improved digestion, stronger stamina, sharper brain and higher ambition. A 25 cent box is said to refresh the user, sold by Jos Emmert, druggist.
Witness T. L. Martin of Dixie Kentucky describes nightly coughing that nearly rawed his throat before using Dr King s New Discovery. He credits it with instant relief and recommends it for coughs colds and throat chest and lung troubles. Prices 50 cents and 1.00 with guarantee and free trial bottles at Jos Emmett s Drug Store. A pair children s slippery items sold by Winslow Co. offer shoe savings and cooler neater wear. 5-25dlw
Sunday afternoon a severe thunderstorm struck the John Hamm farm near Florence Station and lightning set fire to straw and outbuildings. Flames destroyed the big and small barns, cribs, farm implements, grain, buggies, harness, and three horses. the residence survived. Neighbors helped but could not contain the blaze. The Hamm family has since relocated to Oak Street. the farm was insured for several hundred dollars with Farmers Insurance Company of Foreston.
The Dupont Gun club will conduct a Thursday afternoon shoot on May 31 featuring three Brialat targets, 2nd and 8rd prizes for top shooters. Edward Best and W S Cowen, noted Shannon residents, visited Freeport today.
A local tailor promotes modern, custom suits as a smart bargain over ill-fitting hand-me-downs. Joan S. Harpster of The Up-to-Date Merchant Tailor urges customers to seize the rare price and quality deal.
Advertises sugar 18 pounds for 31.00 maple syrup four gallon can for 3dc Mohawk soap ten bars for 25c red steak salmon 124c per can catsup 10c matches 10c salt 5c sack 2c prunes 6e lb apples 25c gallon flour 75c Butterine 2 lb bricks 14c Bartlett pears 3-lb can 124c White Star flour 85c per sack.
Advertises Valenciennes lace edges and insertions with numerous price points per dozen yards and per yard. Highlights a special lot priced at 25c and 85c per dozen yards, plus other values from 12c to 85c per dozen yards and Mechlin lace at 5c to 25c per yard.
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