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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
1
London dispatch reports a Transvaal arrival claiming no guns remain in the Pretoria forts. The source notes the statement as a telegraphed report from Cape Town.
The Senate formally acted today on Foraker's resolution for administering civil affairs in Porto Rico pending permanent officials under the Porto Rico law. Also announced were presidential nominations for postmasters including Leander N. Turner Wallack Ralph M. Potter George E. Sisley Genoa John Holliday Kirkwood in Iowa and Rockford Illinois respectively.
Curcaco April 19 Special At today's session of the Catholic colleges of America and Canada the Very Rev Patrick McHale of Niagara university opened the debate with a paper on Religious Instruction in Colleges He was followed by Rev John P Carroll of St Josephs college Dubuque Ia with a paper entitled teaching Modern Languages in College
The presidential party led by President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley with Mrs. Hobart, son Garrett A Hobart, Dr. Rixey, Secretary Cortelyou and Secretary Barnes departed this morning for New Jersey.
Mapripo April 19 Special says dissentions among council members led to replacement by a new ministrial council with Senor Silvera as president and minister of marine.
Warrants for the arrest of the strike ringleaders were issued today and ten arrests were made in Croton Sanovina New York. There was no resistance.
Franxfort Kentucky reports grand jury indictments against John W. Davis and Green Cokier as accessories to the Goeble murder. Canon City Colorado notes a separate item on storm damage to fruit trees totaling about 500000 dollars. London announces the death of artist Robert Allan Mowbray Stevenson.
Hon A Bergman urged to run for president of the board of education and may allow his name. M G Flanagan likely declines re-election. Chas A McNamara suggested as a popular replacement for his seat. A O Best discussed as a qualified candidate. John Kochsmeier and O E Heard urged to seek re-election as retiring board members.
The grades of the public schools plan events at the high school next Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday evening to raise money for the library and picture fund. Programs will feature moving pictures and views of late Spanish war events along with educational and instructional features.
The Harpster confectionery store and ice cream parlors have been redecorated with new furniture and are opened to the public today. It is described as a neat and attractive place.
Dr Wim J Rideout has received official notification from Washington that his patent on an optical gage has been allowed. Talk to Lowell.
Dr S B Van Valzah a pioneer physician of Winneba go county died suddenly at his son Roberts Chicago home after retiring from practice in Durand where he served over forty years He was past 70 and a member of an old Pennsylvania family with many friends in Durand and vicinity mourn his passing
Special weather bulletin notes fair conditions in Illinois tonight and Friday except for showers in the extreme south.
Jas Berry of Chicago becomes Moogk's drug store soda water mixer. Excelsior lodge A F and A M meets Friday evening. Woman's Missionary Society of Second Presbyterian meets at Miss Clara Swan zey on Union street at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon. Amity society to meet at Miss Harlow's Business College Saturday at 4 30 for a short important session. Women Workers of First Presbyterian meet Friday at 2 30 in church parlors. Board of directors meets at same place at 2. Attendance desired. Citizens circulate petition urging Cornelia Harlow to run for member of the board of education but she declines to avoid time conflicts with her school and business college duties.
Peter Sweeney shows improvement while John Hermin remains home sick. M D Askey of Beaver street weakens after prolonged illness. Mrs Francis F Smith, back out today for first time since January, visited Dr Stees. Fred Zimmerman of Cockrell, hurt by a horse, in town yesterday. Polo votes defeat no license ticket by about 100, first such loss in over 30 years.
The Arnold family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for the kindness shown after the loss of Apert J Arnold. Harrison Corran and family appreciate the support, prayers, and condolences received during this time.
A bundled notice lists Dr Hoag s E Z Cold Cure promising a cure in a day, with a money back guarantee. It also advertises piano teaching by Helen H Birch at 150 West St, and ice season orders via Billerbeck s. Casver Neuus signs the ice and grass seed ads, with prices for lawn seed and soda water at Jungkunz s.
A large audience packed Memorial Lutheran Church for the second silver medal contest. Loretta Muchow won the prize for her recitation Wanted, Christian Patriots. Judges were Rev. Dr. Axtell Mrs. August Sheetz and Mrs. Alice Brown.
An old patent medicine advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a 25 cent price, E W Groves signature on each box, and a refund if the remedy fails.
A. M. Hoover offers carpet cleaning and rug ordering with prompt attention. Call telephone 308 for service and inquiries.
Annetay will reopen her dressmaking parlor at the corner of Walnut and Stearns Street on April 23. Local residents are invited to inspect new selections and services offered.
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