10 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1899
Page
1
Our lumber is used for all purposes by the best builders in town and country. We offer good grades, well seasoned and under cover to protect from warping by rain and sun. You can't get better or more satisfactory lumber than we sell.
A local dealer promotes the largest line of wallpaper and room mouldings, offering sample books from 25 cents up and exclusive city rights. They provide hanging, general interior decorating, house painting, sign painting, and sell paints oils and glass.
A cable from Otis reports Santa Cruz captured and Lawton pursuing rebels. Mantua says Lawton captured Santa Cruz and drove rebels led by Pac Wah into the mountains. Americans report 6 wounded while rebels suffer 68 killed and 40 wounded. A scouting party was fired upon near the railroad wounding two. The President selected Bartlett.
South Dakota Rep Tripp named on the Samoan joint commission. Final ratification of the peace treaty set for tomorrow afternoon at the White House. Supreme Court adjourned in memory of Justice Field. Exchange copy of the Spanish American peace treaty reached Washington and was placed with the French Ambassador for final ratifications.
Special report from Pana Illinois recalls a riot on Locust street with deputies white miners and black miners. Initial death toll includes one white miner and several injured with later figures listing seven killed. Gov Tanner orders three companies of the Fiftieth infantry to Pana by special train.
Governor Roosevelt of New York left his hotel with President Harper for Chicago University to address students. Crowds had waited for hours, cheered as the Rough Riders colonel appeared. Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith joined the party and the governor was received with enthusiasm at the university.
In Cnarceston district, thirteen Lake City citizens faced trial for the alleged lynching of the colored postmaster. The case opens with 150 witnesses slated for examination. Defendants Jos. P. Newman and Early P. Lee became state’s witnesses after indictments were returned.
London reports the British ambassador to Washington Sir Julian Pauncefote and British minister to The Hague H. Howard have been appointed as Britain's representatives at the Czar's peace conference, signaling official participation in the diplomatic effort.
Pintapotenta April 10 Special says the trial of Senator Quay and his son Richard for conspiracy in the misuse of funds of the People's bank of this city began this morning.
Denver reports that Hon. H. A. Tabor died at 9 30 this morning following a three day illness with appendicitis. The passing closes a noted political career centered in Colorado.
In Pecatonica a general caucus was organized amid calls for changing how village officers are elected. A petition favored by many was circulated to discuss licensing, leading to two caucuses one pro and one no license. Some nominees withdrew and no clear slate remains.
The spring meeting of the Freeport Presbytery will gather at First Presbyterian church in Freeport on Tuesday April 11 1899 drawing about 150 delegates including around 100 ladies from local church societies. The event runs Tuesday and Wednesday with departure by evening westbound trains.
The Evangelical Association holds its annual meeting in Ottawa Illinois starting Monday for a week long session. About 160 ministers and delegates mainly from northern Illinois attend. Bishop J J Escher presides. The Rev J R Troyer Ottawa church pastor arranged arrangements for visitors.
Broombeton, Ill April 9 Farmers in McLean county are greatly discouraged by an unusually late spring. Frost has largely left the ground but spring plowing is far behind, soil remains cold and wet, and planting is at a standstill as oats sowing begins only for the year.
A warning from Emmert and Burrell claims rivals are stealing tableware and a package style while peddling tainted tea as Rocky Mountain Tea to harm health for profit. They urge caution against the scheme and advise the public to beware of impostors.
In Caxtox Ohio on April 10 court reopened the trial of Mrs. George with Chas E Frazier testifying. Earlier the morning saw the killing of Postmaster I M Day and a robbery at the office, with no clues yet.
The cruiser Raleigh, after sailing from Manila, reached Hamilton Bermuda yesterday. All aboard reported in good health.
Large men’s department offers 150 serviceable spring suits at 3.75, 30 styles of all wool cassimere and worsted suits from 6.98, imported clay worsted suits at 7.50, blue and grey sacks and cutaways, and 150 all wool spring overcoats serge lined with double-welt seams, all framed as strong value and quick sale.
Five thousand dollars on long terms at five percent buys the residence of Mrs. R. H. Wiles before April 16. Property includes Lot 82 feet on Stephenson street and Lincoln avenue and 500 feet on Whistler street. House nine years old with 11 rooms, hardwood finishes, stairs, floors, sliding door, dumb waiter, bath, laboratory, 18 closets, attic, plate glass windows, screens, fireplaces, furnace, and city rain water gas and electric lighting. Apply to Knorr & Hitprern, Post Office Block.
A large book sale advertised with 10 tons and 10 thousand varieties to be auctioned daily at 2 and 7 p m. at 89 Stephenson St in a room formerly occupied by a clothing store. The note urges attendance and mentions carpet cleaning services and rug making with estimates by A M Hoover and phone 808.
H. T. Hollister assumes the jewelry and optical business formerly conducted by A. V. Hart, continuing services in watches, gems, and eyewear with repair work and fittings available to customers.
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