19 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1899
Page
1
The advertisement touts our lumber as versatile and reliable for all purposes. It emphasizes good grades, thorough seasoning, and protection from rain and sun to prevent warping. It appeals to builders in town and country to choose their product for satisfactory performance.
The leading retailer offers the largest line of wallpaper and room mouldings with sample books for order from 25c up. Exclusive city wide control. They hang wallpaper, apply casso-mine, interior decorating, house and sign painting. Paints oils glass dealers at 109 Galena St.
Admiral Dewey notified of the disappearance of J. C. Gilmore and fourteen Yorktown crew members after an inland river run from Baler to contact Spaniards. Ensign Standley heard volleys and a bugle as the party vanished. no trace exists of the boat or crew, with two theories: Filipino capture or Spanish rescue.
Speaker Reed will resign from Congress to join the law firm Simpson Thatcher Barnum in New York City. He is reported to receive about 50,000 dollars a year.
The president decides against enlisting volunteers authorized by congress. Otis has enough troops for summer. Lawton returned from the lake country on the 17th with captured vessels. Insurgents are scattered and retreating as troops advance. The better class seek peace while desertions plummet enemy morale. Volunteers return about May 5 to await transports, with embarkation through June and July. Visayan reports grow sunnier as inter island commerce and customs receipts rise.
Mr and Mrs Henry Wingart left yesterday for a western Iowa trip of about three weeks. Mr and Mrs R E Fate were Freeport visitors yesterday. Abner Hayes of Chicago is guest of friends in Lena. Rev and Mrs Muegge of Chadwick returned home yesterday morning. Miss Eddie P Coring of Freeport is visiting friends in Lena.
Paivaperrara April Orapes expert goldsmith testified under cross examination about state money loaned to others besides Quay. The line of questioning was broad and favored Quay. After a few more witnesses yielded no major revelations, the state rested its case and the court adjourned until tomorrow.
Bismaner South Dakota reports heavy snow and a severe storm sweeping the Missouri River valley on April 19. The special dispatch notes widespread snowfall and hazardous conditions across the region.
The City Harness store next to Knowlton Brothers bank will close out. For the next thirty days cash buys goods at cost or less. Harness items including whips blankets robes rugs trunks valises traveling bags and gloves must be sold. N. B. Loos manager.
Harrispura Pennsylvania April 19 special indicates the final ballot of the session failed to elect a senator and the legislature adjourns tomorrow. Riverton April 18 reports the citizens' ticket won statewide, listing new board members including I W Allen E J Hoag and trustees Kerr McGilligan Kruckenberg Neuberger Webb Boyer. John Lentz ill H J Hawks daughter ill and John Schadle recovering from illness.
Spring Valley Illinois April 19 special City Clerk Powers City Attorney Murphy Aldermen Hicks and Newman and William Hawthorne a candidate for city attorney arrived charged with complicity in ballot box frauds linked to yesterday's election boxes of five precincts inspected yesterday morning found stuffed with spurious ballots Spring Valley coal company ticket won all posts except treasurer with spurious ballots targeted at them
Wm. O. Dennis resigns from Chas. Becker's barber shop to join McCormick Harvester Co. He will remain at the shop for the rest of the week.
Miss Gussie Reigel was pleasantly surprised by friends at her home on Homer Street. A Freeport Mason delegation will travel to Rockford tonight for a Mystic Shrine meeting, with Freeport to provide several candidates.
Canon April 19 Special describes how darkness and dense trees impeded recognition of faces during the tragedy. Testimony also challenges claims that Mrs. George threatened Saxton's life, as the night's conditions obscured potential observers.
Sprincheap TL reports that starting April 18 the Illinois insurance department will not place internal revenue stamps on public documents required by state law. It also states that insurance companies or associations are not required to remit stamp costs for documents issued by the department to them or their agents.
Bazaar and supper hosted by Blessed Virgin's sodality of St Mary’s church at St Mary’s ball this evening. Ladies prepared extensively for guests and aims to provide a welcoming community event. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for health benefits and affordability of house lots via Lichtenberger’s addition with easy payments and low interest.
A fire at the Bere Orphans' Home today killed three and injured several. The German Mennonite run institution housed sixty inmates from across the country. Financial loss is estimated at $5,000.
The river at Sioux City Iowa April 19 reaches its highest level in eighteen years with bottom lands submerged three feet. Specifics of extent and dates unavailable in fuller report.
Thousands of Freeport residents flock to the Great Book Auction on Stephenson Street where a vast assortment of literature from world renowned authors is offered at unusually low prices. This final chance promises access to an extensive library for little money before the sale closes.
The department advertises 150 serviceable spring suits in nobby patterns at 3.75, plus 30 all wool cassimere and worsted suits at 6.98 and 10 dollar line equivalents at 7.50, with blue and grey clay worsted sack and cutaway coats, and 150 men’s all wool spring overcoats at 5.00, serge lined and double-welt finished.
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