15 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1899
Page
1
Our lumber is used for all purposes by the best builders in town and country. We want you to use it if you are not already. You can t get better or more satisfactory lumber than we sell. Good grades, thoroughly well seasoned, and under cover, protected from rain and sun.
A vintage advert lists Concentrated Compounded Syrup Sarsaparilla as a blood and liver remedy, Rheumatic Cure for relief, Tolu Tar and Wild Cherry for coughs, Wizard Liniment for instant relief, Children's Cough Syrup, Rose Dream for skin roughness, Carbolic Salve for wounds, Antiseptic Healing Ointment for pimples and skin disease, Sure Corn Cure, with a note that all are sold only by the same seller.
We advertise the largest and most complete line of wall paper and room mouldings, with sample books of finer papers available from 5c up. Exclusive control of the line in the city. They offer hanging wallpaper, calso mine, interior decorating, and house and sign painting, plus dealer services in paints, oils, and glass.
A Dewey dispatch from Washinarton reports the Wheeling reached Manila after six days from Guam. Quiet, order, and strong friendly sentiment toward the United States prevail. Taussig's native government functions well and native soldiers are described as fine. The naval transport Manshan remains there.
April 15 report from Crevetann details a fire at Comey Johnson hat factories spreading through the structure and to an adjoining block. Both buildings are doomed with hundreds employed inside. Firemen evacuated victims. no fatalities but several injured.
Puraperpara April 15 Special. District attorney offered the famous Red Book as bank evidence. Quay's counsel objected and argued. Judge Biddle admitted the book in the evidence after deliberation.
A Madrid special says the Duke of Arcos, former Spanish minister to Mexico and husband of Virginia Lowery of Washington, has been designated as the Spanish ambassador at Washington.
Lena is abuzz with visits as Miss Hattie and Nellie Hayward of Platteville Wis travel to Lena. Mrs Lena Orelup returns home to Chicago. Miss Florence Taylor heads to Chicago for several months. A Davy and granddaughter visit Nora, while Dr and Mrs Miller of Hanover stay with John Beadle. John Shaw travels to Apple River and Miss Cora Shannon leaves for Milwaukee. Mrs Muegge of Chadwick visits Lena’s Hudenreich family.
St Agnes guild meets Monday at 2 PM at Mrs F W Keator residence. Funeral for Mrs Fred Sandmeier set for tomorrow at 2 PM from her Centennial area home. Freeport Chapter Eastern Star to meet Monday evening to plan a trip to Orangeville for instituting a chapter. Junior League First Methodist church hosts a missionary social Friday evening April 21 with supper 5 to 7 30 PM.
Ethel Tulley the 18 year old daughter of Deputy Sheriff Tulley of Rockton Illinois has been missing since yesterday morning. A vigourous search by her father and city officers has failed to locate her. She planned to visit Beloit for preparation for confirmation with a Catholic class. Relatives have been notified but no clue has surfaced. The family notes her quiet nature and lack of motive for leaving home.
Ottawa Illinois April 14 The Evangelical conference divides the field into three districts after a long debate. Keist’s term as presiding elder ends prompting changes. Billing reappointed statistical secretary Kramer publisher and Smith editor. Y P A convention set for Naperville next June. Several members received on probation and deacons orders. Honorary members named and credentials issued for the St Paul general conference.
New York report dated April 15 shows reserves rising to 4,542,000 through increased loan activity totaling 10,355,200 in loans with specie up 982,400. Legals increase to 1,848,700 while deposits fall by 6,488,400 and circulation rises to 19,40.
A testimonial from Mr. Creiger of Ottawa supports Morrow's Kid-ne-oids claiming kidney and back relief after doctors and remedies failed. The ad states Yellow Tablets cure kidney ailments, priced fifty cents a box with a two week supply and a booklet available from John Morrow & Co., Springfield Ohio.
In Morris Morris county area Brivipere a young hunter Builta had a tense encounter with a wild cat perched on a branch. He fired a single shot slightly wounding the animal, marking a notable local event as the first such sighting in the area. Residents recall similar brush with danger but escaped harm.
Ill inois fair tonight and Sunday with light frost tonight and no major temperature change. Variable winds.
Serviceable spring suits in small lot of 150 with neat patterns and solid workmanship valued at 6.00. Our special price offered for this assortment in the men’s department.
The advertisement touts a choice of 30 all wool Cas simere and Worsted suits at $5.00 and $6.98, with comparison to $10 lines elsewhere. It also features $7.50 imported Clay Worsted suits worth $12, plus a spring overcoat line at $10 value, noting limited stock.
The boys section lists 200 knee pant suits for ages 3 to 14 in Cheviots with sailor collars and braiding. Regularly priced at 4 and 5 dollars, the new spring styles drop to 2.98 dollars this week with a free toy box included with each suit.
T. H. Hollister operates as jeweler and optician successor to A. V. Hart offering jewelry and optical services in the local shop.
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