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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1900
Page
8
June 12 marks the annual Sophomore class debate at Freeport High School. June 20 features Eminent Ladies’ picnic at Seiota Mills, inviting community interest and participation.
Multiple candidates declare for renomination as Circuit Clerk in Stephenson Brophensan and other counties. H W Bolender requests Republican support in March 1900 guiding county convention. W H Crotz er of Lona Illinois and W E Boyington announce likewise. A H Wieman of German Valley seeks nomination.
Dr W B Peck and L M Currier announce bids for coroner under Republican banner. Currier seeks renomination, thanking past support and urging party backing at upcoming primaries in Stephenson County. Cedarville IL is listed as Currier's location.
The Piano Students' Club holds its season closing meeting this Tuesday evening at Miss Ethel Merrifield's home. A varied program features works by Grieg Rubinkstein Schumann Paderewski and more, performed by members including Nolting Hoffman Lyons and Truesdell, with officers listed as Miss Stoskopf president Miss Serfass vice president Miss Hoffman secretary and Miss Best treasurer.
Citizens oppose removal of the Stover plant from the city as residents vow to resist and keep the facility. The Stover Manufacturing directors met Monday night. no firm action was taken though sentiment favors staying unless benefits to move become overwhelming.
At the board meeting on Monday night E. J. Stinebeck was chosen president with C. S. Barrett as vice president Geo H Ford slated as secretary and Henry Hillmer as treasurer for the ensuing year.
The old Freeport Cycling club was reorganized Monday and renamed the Union club. Officers elected are President Emil Molter Vice president A O Hart Secretary Ralph Ryan and Treasurer E A Courtney. A Freeport versus West Freeport bowling match scheduled for last evening will be played tonight with attendance limited to club members.
The Young Men's union of Memorial Lutheran church will serve ice cream and cake this evening at Miss Bessie Piper's home on 36 Jefferson Street. Everyone is invited to attend for a social time with ice cream and cake priced at 10 cents.
The Lady Foresters announce a dance and card party next Wednesday evening at Ss Marys Hall. Admission is 25 cents and ice cream with cake are 10 cents.
The Freeport General Electric Company will display its open cars tomorrow, inviting public viewing and showcasing on-site demonstrations.
Margaret Weber leads Walesa school for the term while Catherine Moran joins the College board. Leona Rinehart and E M Egan take new posts, with several teachers reappointed. Examinations, graduations, and retirements mark a busy year across Stephenson county schools from Red Oak to Marengo.
This month’s notice promotes Rocky Mountain Tea, described as the greatest tonic, made by the Madison Medicine Co. with the signature of Joseph Emmert. The ad urges daily use to stay well throughout the year and highlights the product as a proven remedy from a known company.
John Hea offers two new gentlemen's bicycles and twelve piano boxes for sale at cost. Located at 84 Galena Street. Items available for purchase with no mention of condition or delivery details.
Illinois Masonic fraternity celebrates securing a 500000 endowment fund for the Masonic Orphans home in Chicago. A Union Ascension day service was held at Grace Episcopal church to mark the achievement. Grand Commander J B McFatrich of the Knights Templar led the fundraising drive begun January 12 and visited most state commanderies.
A Freeport businessman urged journalists that removing the Stover plant could spark a bid to bring the Great Western and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroads into Freeport. He proposed building a Freeport Forreston line via South Freeport to boost freight competition and lower rates, arguing it would open a major railroad entry for shippers and attract investment with cooperation from the two lines.
May 28 report shows transfers in Freeport including Alicia Kahl to Hannah Prieshoff and others. Notable parcels include Knowlton's additions, Coltman’s and Rotzler’s ads with prices from 550 to 1700 dollars. Also an advertisement praises Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach and liver troubles with a 50 cent price and guarantee.
Frost during bloom devastates peach trees and ruins cherry crops across Illinois while grapes promise a large harvest. About 600 acres of melons are grown in east Aroma with some growers up to forty acres. Recent cutworms have damaged several fields, limiting yields overall.
Dixie Kentucky witness T. L. Martin testifies of coughing nightly until using Dr King's New Discovery. He credits instant relief and four years of family use, claiming it cures coughs colds and throat chest and lung troubles and even consumption. Price 50 cents and 1.00 with guarantee. trial bottles free at Jos Emmert's Drug Store. Also notes Winslow Co slippers offer better value.
A Strand Magazine anecdote recalls a strikingly attractive lady who praised Ireland aloud at a gathering. A witty Irishman retorted that many would say she was meant for an Irish man, sparking a clever exchange about fate and nationality.
1S pounds Havemeyer & Elders sugar for 1.00 a gallon maple syrup 35c Mohawk soap ten bars 25c Red steak salmon 124c a can Catsup 10c per 1b5c bottle Parlor matches 15c package 10c Salt 5c sack 2c Prunes 6elb Apples 25c Flour Favorite 75c a sack Butterine 2-lb bricks 14c Bartlett pears 38-lb heavy sugar syrup 123c White Star flour 85c a sack
Advert shows Valenciennes lace and insertions in numerous designs with prices per dozen yards ranging from 12c to 85c and finer laces sold by the yard at 5c to 21c. Special lots advertise double value at 25c and 35c per dozen yards.
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