20 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1898
Page
1
A dealer invites inquiries about a large stock and good grades with prompt delivery. The message promises to show available items regardless of a purchase and emphasizes willingness to assist whether or not a sale occurs.
Newsreel style summary details the arrival of the naval fleet at Sandy Hook led by the New York and Brooklyn with other battleships in line. A vast crowd gathered along riverbanks across New York to cheer Sampson and Schley, ending with flotilla past Grant's tomb. Authorities plan docking and repairs at Brooklyn yard and discuss Cuba and Puerto Rico evacuation.
Members of the Sixth Illinois, 248 sick and convalescent, arrive at quarantine aboard the hospital ship Relief after sailing from Porto Rico to Mayaguez and then to New York. Among those homes are First Lieutenants Dayton Showalter and Sherman. second lieutenant Ralph Sherman. and soldiers Adams Williams Getch Selb Johnson Hulse Bomgardner McCall Wallace Justis Weaver.
In August New York figures show See-Reserves down to 4 272 with Loans up to 1 651 200 and Specie decreasing to 6. Deposits rise to 4 259 200 while Legals fall to 1 556 600 and Circulation drops by 29 100.
A hotel fire in Hot Springs Arkansas destroyed the National hotel and the Windsor hotel. The blaze also consumed the Kentucky livery stable. Guests Mrs. B. E. Miller and daughter Mrs. Wm Walker and Miss Bertha Walker of Cedar Rapids returned home today after staying with Mr. and Mrs. B B Hill.
J R Rowland, a noted Ogle County farmer near Stephenson, says he was duped by a lightning rod agent, W W Reynolds of Freeport, who arranged a contract for rods that ballooned from about 50 dollars to 420, later settled at 300 with a signed note. The piece endorses Van Dyke and Hill as trusted rod sellers.
Weather notes predict generally fair conditions with tonight and tomorrow showing potential showers in some areas. The report mentions variable winds and a mix of warm and cool temperatures for the next 24 hours across regions, with minor fluctuations in precipitation chances.
A jumble of brief reports notes births travels and clerical events in Freeport including Roy Wasson home from Chicago a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs A J Burkhart and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Geo Gregory. The Illinois Central pay car ran through today. A band concert is canceled and Miss Johnson colors vacation. Nine defeated Schmelzle's nine 19 16. Rev James Benson preaches tomorrow. Freeport Chapter Eastern Star meets Monday. Post mortem misattribution corrected. Bloody Bills Wild West show ad 1 cent admission two daily. Fremont Boyer writes from Winnipeg. Wagner Bros funeral car retouched by Edward Grant. Peach tree yield noted on Elk street. Mrs B A Arnold attends Illinois summer general Sunday school workers. City vs Hepner postponed nuisance pig pen claim. Magis trate Lane handles case doctor Smith on duty at Second division army corps Camp Thomas Chickamauga area. War ends soon but Doctor Smith may return to Freeport.
The Forty-sixth Minds survivors hold a reunion here Sept 14 15. Sept 14 includes a member reception a business meeting and a banquet. Sept 15 at Germania opera house 4 pm parade under Capt Arno to Taylor's. welcome by Mayor Younger address by Gen Atkins and Gen Grosvenor Ohio. speeches by judges Crabtree Hondson Byers and others. Henney band and Rockford Temple quartet perform. evening campfire. A separate note advertises Rocky Mountain Tea for nerves with Ranpiert & Burrell.
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