23 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1899
Page
1
We own the timber used for our lumber and operate two saw mills to convert logs quickly for many customers. Lumber is kept under cover to prevent warping, ensuring good grades. Call us to visit whether you plan to buy or not.
Oxreaco reports fair weather tonight and Wednesday with local thunderstorms possible and fresh southerly winds. In Rennes the Dreyfus trial heard minor witnesses. Esterhazy's documents discussed in the absence of Esterhazy. adjourned for today. Des Moines notes the Union Veteran's union reelected officers and the Woman's Veteran relief union report of doubled membership. the order renamed to the Order of Union Battlemen.
Biruincaau, Aug 23. A local firm reports an order for 14,000,000 Mauser cartridges for urgent delivery to an unspecified South African destination. It is claimed Boers in that region exclusively use Mauser rifles.
A rough summary of the Transvaal counter proposal to Great Britain outlines general lines while remaining incomplete. Reports say a Fresh Boer recruit wave is forming with up to 800 men gathered at Laager near the border, signaling rising tensions and possible escalations.
Care Harmon August 23 Special Gen Torres of Santo Domingo declares for revolution. Reports say Santiago also joins. British cruiser Prosperine has arrived at Santo Domingo.
London reports the government has obtained the text of the Transvaal reply to the British peace proposals. Until the response is thoroughly reviewed, the contents will not be divulged to the public or allied authorities.
Lawrence D. Taylor of the Third Illinois Volunteers died at a California hospital after a period of illness. His death was reported from Los Anceuzs California where he had been staying for some time.
Miss Erma Hill of Rockford attends a visit with Misses Louise and Mabel Whiteside. The Misses Schrenkler return home from Lake Okoboji, Ta after a three week stay. W d Christler and A E Hawke depart for a business trip to Lincoln and Omaha Nebraska.
Prof. Page and the board of education are contending for temporary school rooms to be used until the Lincoln avenue building is completed. The building is not expected to be ready until the first of January.
A collection of humorous quotes from Chicago papers. A Mormon joke about seven wives and responsibility, a promoter and investor on a ground floor deal, a tornado cellar dash, balloon daredevilism, and a wages joke about being loaded.
Henry Kaney, 83, longtime Ogle county resident who immigrated from Germany, built a fortune over $100,000 through farming and hard work. Deaf in later years, he was known for a kindly smile and left grown children and many grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at Beisemeier church.
Miss Florence Sheetz hosted a pleasant party for her young friends with Helen Hiller winning a guessing contest prize. Readers include Gertie Hea, Bessie Krape, Nellie Griffith, Lulu Dill, May Blust, Eva Williams, Effie Hartman, and many others from Freeport and nearby towns. A series ofalcohol freeextract receptions by Mrs. Carolyn M. Donathen at 23 Green Street begins tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 6 and will continue weekly. Mrs. Hornberger and Mrs. L B Wolford planned a surprise for Mrs. Belie Vipond with about thirty friends gathering for a pleasant evening. The Endeavor Society hosts a hay ride and ice cream social Friday at Mrs. Ritzman’s. Mrs. John G Oyler invites musical guests to meet Wilhelm Heinrich the blind tenor Friday evening. Mrs. P O Afiver entertained a neighborhood party this afternoon. Mrs. A A Kennely hosts a whist party today.
A letter received by Hon. Jacob Krébs and Vice President Alfred Fr Wise from Mr. Krohn in Paris describes the great city with dusty streets and water scarcity delaying sprinkling. He notes warm days and cool nights, plans to stay until Sept. 1, then travel to London before returning home to America.
Norman Daniels eight months old, son of Mr and Mrs J W Daniels of Chippewa street, died last night at home. Cholera infantum caused the death. Funeral services will be at 9:30 from the house and 10 o'clock at St Joseph's church.
On a Junketing Trip, Mayor Baumgarten and Aldermen White McGovern Flachtemeier and Baucher will go to Indianapolis next Wednesday to inspect an automatic street sweeper manufactured there and also pavements water works and other municipal matters.
August C Meyer of Durand age 48. Mrs Sarah Ei Otto of Dakota age 24. Ora C Stouffer of Carroll Iowa age 25. Carrie A Glanville of Stockton Tennessee. Arthur Shrove of Freeport age 22. Mamie Craig of Freeport.
Fred Thomas reports his horse escaped from the barn last night and authorities or neighbors have yet to locate the missing animal. No trace found as searches continue in the area.
More business men lose fortunes and social standing by ill health than all else combined. Rocky Mountain Tea will bring health and prosperity. Emmert & Burrell.
The Freeport Woman's club releases its fifth year book, praising growth and a robust program for the coming year. Officers listed include President Flora Guiteau and First Vice President Chas. D. Knowlton, with numerous department chairs and committees named for art, education, music, printing, social, and more. The calendar outlines monthly topics from October through April, featuring lectures, arts, and civic themes, with guest notes and upcoming events for members.
Reports of officers, standing committees and delegates to district federation are listed. April dates include 18 musicale and 20 Greater America with Robert Bruce Mitchell. April 27 marks President's day and May 4 the annual meeting with election of officers.
Indications point to Freeport sending a large delegation to Galena next Monday for the Knights of the Globe celebration. Freeport is the birthplace and home headquarters of the order, and locals urge prompt preparation to outshine rival cities and boost Freeport’s standing with two strong bands and a united, visible display.
Mrs. Michael Curtain of Plainfield Illinois was told she had consumption and could not be cured. After using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption she recovered after six bottles and can now do housework. Free trials at Emmert Burrells drug store. Bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00, guaranteed.
May Smith Robbins stars in Little Trixie at the Grand opera house Friday evening. The Philadelphia paper praises her as a bright vivacious soubrette with strong singing and dancing, noting her versatile impression of multiple characters and Fred Robbins as a clever co star.
Mayor Baumgarten fills the vacancy caused by Mr. Clancey with Charley Foy a former faithful fireman. In Freeport Judge Hyde and Lena attorney Claroty represent Mary J Hughes et al who sue Richard Hughes et al in Kent township circuit court to set aside the will of James A Hughes. The defense plans a full contest.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Margaret Mary Fry will be from the family residence on upper Stephenson Street tomorrow at 8 o'clock in the afternoon. Joseph Emmett will arrange, Rev. Chan. E. Dunn to conduct the service. Pallbearers named H. J. Porter, Win Hall, Horace S. Webster, L. A. Read, M. Stoskopf and D. B. Bined. All children and many relatives attend. Fraternal Army of America meets tonight for initiation. Also an ad for Harrington Hat at Golden Eagle and Dr. W. Ridecat in attendance for ear, nose, and throat services.
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