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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
3
Free examination of urine promises cures in cases neglected or poorly treated. No experiments or failures. incurable cases disclosed. Treatments offered by mail or express, but personal consultation preferred. Confidential correspondence and medicine sent nationwide. List of questions provided upon request. Address.
A pamphlet detailing business opportunities along the Chicago and North Western Railway lines is available by applying to C N W Railway agents or the General Passenger and Ticket Agent at 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago.
A Cook county case, J. C. Osgood v Skinner and Emerson, was argued in the supreme court over a disputed sale tied to the White Breast company. Osgood, representing the coal and railroad interests, paid 10000 in cash and 650 shares, with a condition to take up stock at par if Skinner and Emerson chose. Skinner and Emerson allegedly violated a verbal non-compete, prompting the challenge to the contract’s validity. The matter was taken under advisement after arguments.
Springfield meeting of mine managers and examiners shows several district mines paying the higher wages demanded by strikers. Carlinville and Athens report closures while Lincoln operators adopt the scale. Danville district miners have joined United Mine Workers. overall mines operate but resist full increase now.
A committee representing Illinois stock raising and dairy interests visited Springfield on Tuesday to oppose quarantine and tests for tuberculosis delaying cattle imports. They sought Governor Tanner but he was unable to meet them. They conferred with the state board of livestock commissioners, which agreed to meet in Chicago soon. They claim only 1 percent of imported cattle harbor tuberculosis, and only in mild form. In Peoria, Mrs. Belle Howard lies dying of malignant cancer, risking prison. The state supreme court had overruled lower-court decisions, upholding a seven year sentence for the murder of Etta Brickley after an operation performed by Mrs. Toward.
By decree of Judge Burke the Trust and Savings Bank as executor is authorized to accept a compromise offer by contestant David T. Porvence. This ends all contests of the will as it concerns his son David T. Porvence who will receive from the estate, in addition to prior payments, the sum of 5010.
Thomas James aged 76 of Chester Illinois and Miss Anna M Wesley aged 38 of St Paul Minnesota wed by Justice Walker. James long served in the Illinois legislature and supported Lincoln's first nomination. They met on an interurban ride four years ago and began courtship thereafter.
The Twenty-first district Democrats nominated Fred J. Kerr of the Belleville News-Democrat for congress. The resolutions reaffirm the Chicago platform and name Bryan as the presidential candidate.
London Times opens a series on American engineering, noting British manufacturers lag behind the immense American advances. It contrasts disciplined American workers with English workers who cling to past methods, urging a shift to modern practices to avert a rude awakening.
The Brooklyn Democratic club held a dinner at the Germania club to mark the 157th birth anniversary of Thomas Jefferson. About 150 guests attended including ex-Governor James K. Campbell and Joseph J. Willett. Grover Cleveland and ex-Governor Boies sent letters of regret and views on Cuba and the Philippines. General Joseph Wheeler and Norris G. Osborne also sent regrets.
In St Louis on an April day the 16 year old Isaac Steinard shot and killed 14 year old Arthur Tirince during a game at Steinard’s home 1818 North Eleventh Street. The sole witness 15 year old Alex Bass and Steinard were arrested after Isaac leveled a revolver and demanded hands up before it fired hitting Arthur in the back of the head.
The Rev. Faye Walker D D resigns as president of Oxford College in Oxford Ohio after seventeen years. The board of trustees has accepted the resignation to allow rest and climate change for Mrs. Walker whose health is broken. The resignation becomes effective at the close of the current college year.
Advices from New York state report Countess Festetics formerly Miss Ellen Haggin, believed drowned when her husband’s yacht sank, is in New York City. She was not aboard the vessel at the time of the disaster.
Montagu White, diplomatic representative of the Transvaal republic, spoke at a large pro-Boer mass meeting in Holland Michigan last night. The hall reached full capacity, with many unable to gain admittance due to the crowd.
Brazil Miners vote to accept operators proposition with semi monthly wages. A one year contract is signed. Over 3,000 miners return to work today in Brazil Ind April 19 report.
Hogs receipts about 20 000 with pigs at 4.50 to 5.45 light 5. and 4.38 for rough packing. Mixed and heavy packing in the 4.80 to 5.77 range. Cattle receipts around 14 000 with steers from 4.00 to 5.50 and feeding cattle 2.25 to 4.80. Cows 3.25 to 4.75, bulls and oxen 3.75 to 4.60, veal calves 4.50 to 7.25. Sheep receipts about 11 000 with westerns 5.20 to 6.40, natives 4.25 to 6.50, western lambs 6.25 to 7.45, native lambs 5.50 to 7.40. Also Detroit wheat cash and futures mixed with corn oats rye prices listed.
The lesson notes recount Jesus healing the centurion's sick servant after the centurion expresses humble faith. It contrasts Jewish expectations with the gentile's trust, noting Jesus marveled at the great faith and healed the servant from afar, illustrating dependence on divine authority and grace.
Christian Endeavor topic for April 22 centers on joyfully serving God through the parable of the royal marriage feast. The king invites guests, some refuse, others come, with Gentiles added, and judgment for those unrobed in righteousness. Application urges joyful service at every wedding of faith. Prayer meeting and Bible readings accompany the program.
A compact meditation on imagination as the force shaping art life and history. It declares imagination turns form from color and life from the dead, guiding painters poets youths and all striving beings toward their aims and ideals through history and legend.
In north India a group of Mohammedans threaten to pull down a Christian school brick by brick. A Hindu youth replies that while bricks can be torn down, a power behind them remains invincible, underscoring enduring faith and resilience.
Rev. PF. E. Clark, president of the United Society of Christian Endeavor, cites a practice at home where children are taught to pray for missionaries by name. After their nightly prayers they add, God bless Mrs. Logan and Beulah Logan in Micronesia, as reported by the Detroit News-Tribune.
The Chicago Great Western railway sells home seeker excursion tickets to nearly all U S points on the first and third Tuesdays of May and June. Round trip fare is one fare plus $2, return valid within 21 days from sale. Inquiries to local agents or F H Lord G P and T A 113 Adams St Chicago.
Chicago Great Western Railway sells excursion tickets at one fare and a third for round trip to Chicago on April 30 and May 1 2 with return by May 3 to welcome the Manila Bay hero. Agents provide further information.
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