05 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1898
Page
1
We invite you to visit our yard for the best grades of lumber in northern Illinois. Our stock is kept under cover to prevent warping and we offer dry lumber the day after rain. With a large stock and prompt delivery we aim to please the most exacting customers. Call us to see what we have, buyer or not.
Aguinaldo, insurgent leader, tells U S Consul General Wildman from Hong Kong that he can seize Manila at any time. He questions America's stance on annexation, protection, or independence and argues that America must declare its policy. He adds he can preserve his forces if Manila is captured by America.
Washington Aug 5 Special cabinet says peace negotiations are in quiescence. No direct Madrid updates since yesterday. Four regiments to embark for the United States from Santiago with others to follow. Transports at Ponce ordered to Santiago to bring Shafter’s army home. Sick soldiers to Montauk Point. Fort Ethan Allen Vermont and Plattsburgh New York chosen for rest and recovery.
Active preparations underway to shift Shafter's army north from Santiago Cuba with the first convoy expected Saturday. The initial units include Third Sixth and Eighth regular cavalry and Rough Riders. Chaffee's brigade follows, then volunteers in order: First Illinois, First District of Columbia, Test New York, Ninth, Second Massachusetts, Eighth Illinois, 83d and 84th Michigan. Sick or infectious cases stay behind. strict precautions for safe arrival north.
Mapnaip reports conferences among political leaders on peace terms continue. The Liberal prints Campos interview in which he says peace is favored and that war misfortunes could have been foreseen yet are greater than imagined, and that no government can alter the situation.
Savanna Ga Aug 6 Special five thousand troops depart for Santiago to relieve Shafter's forces. The force boards transports today and proceeds to the front.
The Ninth Illinois Infantry started this afternoon for Jacksonville. The New Directory will be out tomorrow. S. S. Jourden elected Sunday school superintendent to succeed J. F. Hie line. A barn fire in Mayer Seeley addition destroyed the structure and contents. An effort to enforce the 1881 dental license law is underway in Chicago, with thousands of dentists previously noncompliant.
Generally fair tonight and Saturday with local showers in the extreme north. Warmer tonight with southeast winds. Plus news that the State bank has received 5000 dollars worth of new government coupon bonds, the first batch to Freeport.
An important meeting of John A. Davis:Post No. 98 is scheduled for this evening. All members are requested to attend. Commander Z. Tiyk and Adjutant J. B. Larurop urge prompt presence.
An expression of thanks extends to neighbors and friends especially Miss Hodge the nurse Deaconess for kindly aiding in the late bereavement of Mr B F Newcomer Mrs DeFrain Anp Davantsis Former Police Officer Frank Schadle has accepted a position with Robinson Manufacturing Company and will begin work Monday Frank is a skilled workman and a reliable man anywhere placed
Mrs E H Allen will entertain many of her lady friends tomorrow afternoon at a work party. Mrs Sanford hosted several ladies this afternoon at her home on upper Stephenson street. Miss Eva Ernst gave a delightful tea party last evening for a number of her young friends.
Advertises that the promoters have donated over ten million trial bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughing and chest diseases. Claims cures for asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung ailments with free trial bottles at Emmert & Burrell druggists and a guarantee or refund.
An old health warning describes dangers of contaminated drinking water and says diseases often come in epidemics. It notes the first symptom as diarrhea and promotes Foley's Colic Cure from H. J. Moogk, Swarts & Fleck as a treatment option.
Leaving Freeport Sunday August 7 at 10:00 am and returning at 8:00 pm and 10:10 pm. Ample accommodation for 1,000 people. Tickets for sale at C. and N. W. ticket office C. F. Beck D. A. Molter Brewster House Exchange Chas Hanford and W. B. Ott. 8-fair.
Dr Burwell called to Dunbar and Dr Stealy at Shannon on professional business. Daughenbaugh found lead ore in his Lancaster township cornfield. Stover Manufacturing employees picnic near Davis tomorrow. Excelsior lodge No 97 meets tonight for business. Crescent Bicycle agent Henry Dorman rides a chainless wheel. Franz and Lorenzore in Chicago buying brewery machinery. Schulz displays an ingeniously constructed fruit chair. Mrs Margaret Reineke of Chicago visiting relatives. Miss Nellie Fagan and Rose Carey visiting Savanna and Dubuque. Miss Maud Malnix of Chicago returns to the city. Mrs Harvey Roe of Milwaukee visiting J H Howards and relatives.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all kinds of skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box. Sold by Emert & Burrell.
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Due to F W Wagner illness the U T E clothing store will stay in its current location with Mr McNamara leasing the building. The store will replenish stock and resume normal movement, planning to relocate probably not before January next, requesting patronage from old and new customers.
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