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09 Aug 1899
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Freeport Daily Journal in Freeport, Illinois
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1899
Page
1
Choice bargains in city residence property and lots
A reader notes handsome bargains in residence property and a long list of desirable building lots across the city. It targets exacting customers who cannot be suited by items on this list.
Weather Forecasts for the Next Twenty Four Hours
Onroaco Aug 8 Special Illinois showers and thunder storms this afternoon and tonight. Thursday generally fair with south to west winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Dreyfus court martial sessions progress in Rennes
From Rennes and London a late cable report notes a secret Dreyfus court martial session lasting over five hours with General Chanoine nearing explanation of the secret ossier and public sessions expected Saturday while police measures grow stricter after cries against the prisoner. In London Parliament prorogation follows with Colonial Secretary Chamberlain saying regiments prepare for South Africa and Natal defense as Beveridge arrives in Victoria aboard the Empress of China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennes
France
Dreyfus
Chanoine
London
Roman Commission
Chamberlain
Transvaal
South Africa
Natal
Victoria
B. C
Beveridge
Indiana
Desert Their Leader Soldiers Flee From Attack
Cape Hayrien Haiti August 9. General Francisco Liriano was sent from Monte Christi by the Dominican government to attack General Ramon Pacheco at Dajabon the revolutionists headquarters. He reached the front and his troops deserted him without firing a shot and joined Pacheco's camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Hayrien
Hayti
Francisco Liriano
Monte Christi
Ramon Pacheco
Dajabon
Pacheco
Battle reports place Gen McArthur near Angeles after San Fernando clash
Washington reports Gen Otis confirms a morning attack on the insurgent army around San Fernando by 4 000 American troops. By late morning they had pushed five miles toward Angeles, with 80 to 40 casualties. Insurgents retreat toward Porke as floods disrupt the Angeles railway and a cyclone hits San Juan Porto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
San Fernando
McArthur
Angeles
Seventeenth
Twelfth
Fourth Cavalry
Porkc
San Juan
Porto Rico
Nora Boy Gets Into Trouble in Lena Bound Over
A Lena Illinois case recounts Nora delegates visiting July 25 and the men James Malone and Daniel Manly accused of threatening a Syrian peddler. Officers allegedly demanded fees, took goods and cash, and fled by train. They were bound over to the grand jury in $200 bonds each after hearings with local and Galena attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Ill
Nora
James Malone
Daniel Manly
Tangle Foot
G. S. Roush
Esquire
Manly
L. Burrell
Freeport
James Sheean
Galena
Dixon Assembly Closes Twelfth Annual Program
The Dixon audience packed the new auditorium for the final day of the twelfth annual program. Sam Jones spoke on Medley of Philosophy Facts and Fun. The Sixth regiment band and Sterling forces performed before a grand evening concert led by Miss Ella G. Richards. About 6,000 visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Sam Jones
America
Sixth Regiment
Sterling Orchestra
Sterling Quartet
Ella G. Richards
United States
Assault suspect Gordon jailed after brutal river attack
Rockford man Anthony Gordon was arrested near Freeport on a charged assault that left a 17 year old boy with a severe facial injury possibly ending in the eye loss. Constable Otto Kieckhafer pursued another suspect. Gordon was jailed after failing to pay a 25 dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Gordon
Rockford
Freeport
Otto Kieckhafer
Gordon
Olice
Kieckhofer
George Stoessiger
Frank Stoessiger
Lancaster Township
Kettenhoffen
Minor items from town in brief
Schoeffel and Brockhausen received a carload of apples today. A F Moore of Polo disposed of a carload of apples. Hefferman and Lohr will play two games with Sterling later this week. Dr Stealy was called to Forreston to see John T Timmer who is ill. Sir Knights meet at Masonic hall tomorrow at 1:30 in full uniform for Clarence L Loveland funeral. Fifteen day old daughter of William Bergman on Shawnee Street died last night. funeral tomorrow at 1:80 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hefferman and Lohr
Sterling
Dr. Stealy
Forreston
John T. Timmer
Masonic Hall
Clarence L. Loveland
Wm. Bergman
Shawnee St
Gum Economy: Hidden Quids and the Road to Riches
A feature on economy in small things links gum chewing to secretive saving habits. It notes gum chewers hide quids in chairs, mantels, frames, and desks, giving comic anecdotes of families assigning hiding spots and a man who sticks gum in his hat crown, illustrating that thrift in trivial matters does not guarantee wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie
Papa
Jessie
Bessie
Gussie
Tessie
Eleventh Street
Main
Modern Maxims Of Talent Hope And Luck In Life
A compact set of maxims contrasts genius and talent with open eyes and hope, noting luck as a belief of the fortunate. It warns that opportunity must be seized in time and that blunt speech can derail perceived greatness while self interest tilts judgment.
Electric Bitters advertised by Washita doctor cures scrofula
Dr D B Cargile of Washita Idaho Territory reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula with terrible sores on head and face. The cure is complete and health excellent. The ad claims it purifies blood and treats eczema tetter east rheum ulcers boils and ceeloe sores. Stated price fifty cents with Emmert and Burrell druggists guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
Emmert& Burrell
Visit by British officers to President McKinley
Major General Hulton commanding British troops in Canada and Major Drummond of the Scotch Guards called on President McKinley at Prattsburgh N Y The meeting was described as purely social and the two officers met the president during their visit.
Delegates Convene At Catholic Total Abstinence Union Meet
Four hundred delegates to the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America gather in Cutcaco for the annual convention. After high mass at the cathedral, the morning session focuses on preliminaries and a business meeting is held in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcaco
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Vocots to Form an Alliance in South America
Rio de Janeiro Aug 9 Special. Despite denials, President Rosa of Argentina, visiting Brazil, is said to seek an alliance among Argentina Brazil Chile and the United States. The three presidents will meet in Buenos Ayres next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Diverto
Rosa
Argentine
Brazil
Chile
United States
Buenos Ayres
Local vineyards doomed by last winter freeze
Fruit gardeners warn that grape vineyards in the county were largely killed by the hard freeze. A few vines in sheltered spots survived, but most were destroyed, ensuring no grapes will reach markets this summer.
Horse theft to rise in surrounding towns authorities alert
Chief Root reports a wave of horse theft postal cards from livery dealers in nearby towns. The fad for stealing horses has grown prevalent, and local authorities say they are keeping a sharp lookout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Root
Outdoor Talk by S T Shirley to Speak at Court House Square
State organizer for the Christian Citizenship League S T Shirley will deliver an outdoor address at the court house square this evening If weather is uncertain the talk moves to Good Templar's hall Good music is promised
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Shirley
Christian Citizenship League
Court House Square
Good Templar
Nearly Completed City Hall Superstructure Nears Finish
The superstructure of the new city hall is almost complete and the stonecutters will finish this week. The work progresses toward a ready completion with skilled trades advancing the final phase.
Increase in Population
Louis Koym is identified as the father of a boy in a brief notice noting a population increase and a newly named child within a family record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Koym
Personal mentions of families at Del Evan Lake Milwaukee and St Paul
A. S. Held and family are at Del Evan Lake Ex mayor Bergman and family are at Delvan Lake Otto L Schulte and family visit Milwaukee Frank Fry is here from California on a visit to his mother and other relatives Jacob Weiss is home from St Paul He made the trip by river and it was a delightful journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergman
Delvan Lake
Otto L. Schulte
Milwaukee
Frank Fry
California
Jacob Weiss
St. Paul
Mrs Ferry Entertains A Com pany Last Evening
Mrs. C R Ferry entertained a company last evening, hosting guests in a cordial social gathering with light refreshments and conversation in a domestic home setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry
C. R. Ferry
License to Wed Granted to Freeport Pair
Fred Stock of Freeport is licensed to wed Emma Quest of Hokah Minnesota in a formal license grant. The couple will marry after meeting all legal requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stock
Freeport
Emma Quest
Hokah, Minn
Candidate Wins Peasant Vote After Pigsty Visit
A political candidate visits a skeptical peasant voter who initially said no. The elector recalls the candidate comforting a pig and, moved by the sociable gesture, decides to support him despite early opposition.
Summer Girl and Domestic Foibles in a Patchwork Parade
A fragment from a Chicago era newspaper page presents spoof dialogue about summer bathing at a resort, salt water misbeliefs, and witty exchanges about marriage, money, and social roles. It references Aunt, Mrs Dwiges, and the heiress, with scattered ads for health and beauty products by Emmett & Burrell and Franco-American Hygienic Co offerings, including hair care and tooth products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Post
de Jones
Smythe
Chicago Daily News
Special sale at Gas House Coke Shop Now
Local notice announces a special sale at Gas House Coke shop with emphasis on immediate orders and quick pickup. No exact dates or prices provided. wording stresses urgency and customer care.
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