Hat Department Showcases Spring Line in Freeport
The department highlights a full spring collection with a wide data range and capacity in Freeport as part of a customer pleasing effort.
05 Apr 1897
Page 1
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1897
Page
1
The department highlights a full spring collection with a wide data range and capacity in Freeport as part of a customer pleasing effort.
The Supreme Court moved to advance the Joint Traffic Association case to the October term, bypassing a hearing this term. President contemplates a message to Congress urging immediate relief legislation for Mississippi flood victims, with precedents for appropriation. Congress debates Chandler pooling bill and anti scalping measure, while Buck nominated to Japan and Howison made commodore.
The article urges Republicans to vote in the township election tomorrow with polls opening at 7 PM and closing at 5 PM. It notes precinct voting and claims Republicans can elect several men if they turn out, stressing strong local talk and turnout to secure seats.
The piece attacks Mr. Steinestle, challenger for assessor, for circulating unsigned circulars that disputed his statements. It defends the German Insurance company as a respected Freeport institution and urges voters to compare Steinestle’s record with Joe Galloway before casting ballots. It notes many local notices and upcoming elections in Freeport.
Voting underway for supreme judges in Michigan and Ohio and local races nationwide. In Detroit a mayoral special election to succeed Pingree is held alongside general municipal contests. Cincinnati and Missouri cities also vote with localized issues.
Mrs Schofield today presented Lieutenant General John M Schofield retired army officer with a healthy girl baby in St Augustine Florida. The general had been retired due to age limits eighteen months earlier.
Illinois fair tonight and Tuesday with cooler temperatures and brisk west winds. Special forecast notes cooler conditions tonight and a breezy day ahead for the area.
Globe Savings Bank assigned this morning per a special notice. The latest figures show deposits of 142000 dollars and savings of 318000 dollars. The bank is not connected with the Globe National Bank.
Fire engulfs the Phillips residence at a large Dayton hotel, fatally injuring several people. A Catholic Order of Forresters court was organized at St Marys hall by Deputy High Chief Ranger J D Hurley, to be known as St Marys Court No 650, with officers elected and insurance options stated.
Springfield dispatch reports Governor Tanner received a cablegram from Madras stating Lawrence Cotrell detained there confesses to the October 1894 murder of Jacob Baranhold in Wheaton DuPage County.
In Crete at OanzEa on April 5 insurgents and international troops fought around the Butsuanaria block house. The four hour clash featured artillery fire from both sides. Two European soldiers were wounded in the fighting.
An opening event at Mrs N E B Keck's millinery shop runs Wednesday and Thursday April 7 and 8. A stylish face veil is given away with every ladies immediate purchase at the P O Block location.
Editor Morrison of Worthington Indiana praises Electric Bitters as a valuable prescription for constipation and sick headache and a superior general tonic. Chicago resident Mrs Anna Stehle recounts debilitating illness, then credits six bottles with restored health and renewed energy. Available at Emmert Burrells Drug Store for 50 cents or one dollar.
A grand display of spring millinery is planned at Mrs. N B Kecks on Wednesday and Thursday, April 7th and 8th. A stylish face veil will be given away with every ladies trimmed hat, and a promotional offer accompanies the event. Also advertised is Lee's Lice Killer for poultry and stock, used without dusting or dipping, with pricing listed. For sale by Gro. 8 Nasu at 64 N West St. ES 8 29d1w.
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