09 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1896
Page
1
The advertisement promotes Bays dress goods calling them stunning and unmatched in style and price. It claims all shoppers will find bargains across departments for fall stock and emphasizes cash sales only with no credit offered.
The forty third annual session of the Illinois Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars opened in the Aurora Opera House with Grand Chief Templar Uriah Copp presiding. Reports show 282 lodges in Illinois, net gain of six, 9,840 members, 37 Juvenile Temple lodges with 1,885 members, and 182 delegates conferred. Tonight a trolley party. tomorrow officer elections and a speech by Ida B. Cole.
Rockford, Sept. 8. Frank Chandler, son of Rockford's assistant police chief, and Miss Nettie Sherman eloped to Beloit and wed. Mrs Lake, the bride's stepmother, blocked the departure, triggering a tug of war that tore away half the dress as the couple left. The groom prevailed, taking the bride and half the garment.
In Cuicago on Sept 9 the forecast calls for local rains and cooler air tonight and Thursday with brisk southerly winds. The item mentions General John C Black declining the governor nomination and W S Forman to be put on in his place.
Washington news reports Comptroller Eckels notified that Union National Bank of New Orleans has closed its doors. Liabilities are listed at nearly a million dollars. The event marks a significant setback in the regional banking sector.
Sept. wheat 56. Sept. corn 19.5. Sept. oats 15. Sept. pork 5.75. Sept. lard 3.25. Sept. ribs 8.174. Dec. wheat 58. Dec. corn 20.3. Dec. oats 16. Dec. lard 3.424. Jan. pork 6.724. Jan. lard 3.65. Jan. ribs 3.85. May wheat 62. May corn 23.81. May oats 18.4. Cattle 18,000 stronger. beefs 3.20-5.30. stockers 2.50-3.75. Texans 2.50-3.15. Hogs receipts 28,000 steady. various classes 2.00-3.40. Sheep 16,000 lower. natives 2.00-3.25. western 2.25-3.00. lambs 2.60-4.00.
A historical advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal headache remedy. It claims permanent cure for all headaches and relief for habitual constipation by toning the bowels, selling large bottles for fifty cents at mmert & Burrell's drug store.
A carload of the Polar Star Fancy flour is received and offered at 95 cents per sack. Martin Serf guarantees the flour to be equal to any in the market.
Miss Cornelia E. Robinson daughter of Dr J B Robinson of Lena and O R Derby son of Mr and Mrs 8 L Derby of Lemont were married at Lena M B church at 830 pm. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father Rev J B Robinson. Guests included relatives from Lemont Morgan Park Chicago Aurora Denver and Lena. The couple will reside in Denver after visiting Aurora Morgan Park and Chicago.
An evening report notes an important meeting of the Hitt Republican club this evening. J. W. Smith on Adams steel is the proud father of a boy who shouts for McKinley. Reporters including L. M. Devore, Chas Ernst, Capt. W. B. Mayer, Henry Hoyman, J. W. Fleck and a Pearl City tourNAL representative attended the Republican rally. Mrs. J. H. Stealy hosted a young friends party on Stephenson Street with dancing and refreshments. Miss Alice Haynes was guest of honor.
An advertisement claims scrofula and related ailments afflict thousands, presenting Hood's Sarsaparilla as the cure. It asserts the product removes the poison and restores health, framing it as the only true blood purifier.
Ex County Judge George Wolf of Freeport dies at 10 50 PM at his Clark Avenue home from stomach cancer. Born December 3 1826 in Center County Pa he served as assessor collector and justice of the peace before being elected county judge six years ago. Survived by five of six children and several siblings his funeral set for Friday at 10 30 AM from the family residence.
Carroll County soldiers and sailors reunion set for Thursday October 8 at Mt Carroll with headquarters in the old county clerk’s office. Surviving veterans from 1812 to the Civil War invited to register pay 25 cents for badge and dinner tickets for themselves and wives. Parade at 11 under Col H T Healy, songs by Woodland drum corps Shannon band and Carroll cornet band. Address at 2 pm by Dep t Commander Gen W G Cochran at Patterson’s Opera House. Camp fire in evening. transport to city 10 cents each way. fire companies and city schools urged to participate.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. 25 cents per box and sold by Emmert and Burrell. A drawing for a gold frame will take place Wednesday evening at Smith's Portrait and Photo Studio 117 Stephenson Street.
A chance to vote for your favorite candidate offered at Brown and Dollmeyer's. Details about date time and eligibility not fully readable in the provided text.
The Northwestern line will sell excursion tickets to Belvidere from September 7 through 11 with return at low rates, valid to September 12, 1896. Tickets and full information available from agents Chicago & Northwestern Ry. See assortment of school supplies by Adin Brown & Dolmerer.
The town board will meet Tuesday September 8 to audit and approve bills. Citizens with claims against the town should submit them at 124 Chicago St. Town Clerk Chas A Brandt issues the notice.
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