24 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
1
We own the timber and run two saw mills to convert logs into lumber quickly. Our stock is kept under cover to prevent warping from sun or rain. Call us. we will be glad to meet you, whether you buy or not.
Caioaco August 24 Special Weather Forecast predicts generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures. Variable winds are expected across the region.
The Republican state convention at Harrisburg today nominated Col. James Barnett for state treasurer J Hay Brown for supreme court judge and Josiah R Adams for superior court judge The platform praises McKinley and the 1896 campaign endorses the gold standard protection for industries and a prosperous era Senator Penrose was elected temporary chairman and urged McKinley's renomination
Colonel Mauret, president of the first Dreyfus court martial, testifies as Labori questions him on the dossier and history of 1894. Mercier refuses to answer, with sharp exchanges over the secrecy of documents and Sandherr’s suppression. Dreyfus denies several stories as the court adjourns for the day.
In Des Moines on August 23, the Union Veteran's Union national encampment debated the administration's Philippine campaign. A new constitution was adopted and Washington was chosen as the 1900 meeting place. Officers were installed.
California boxer Jim Jeffis knocks out Peter Jackson in four rounds. The brief report notes a rising trend of business men losing fortunes and social standing due to ill health, while promotion copy extols Rocky Mountain Tea as a health remedy from Enuert & Burrell.
Eight Modern Woodmen camps in Winnebago county set August 30 for a large celebration at Latham park nine miles north of Rocgrovp. Lieut Gov Northcott head consul will speak. Morning and afternoon athletic events offer seventy two prizes across thirty six events with rail and boat access arranged for attendees.
Interest in baseball revives as the old team reforms with Lohr Crippen Figge meier Fair Hefferman Sears Bubser Snyder Howlett Black Ferris and others. They’ll face the Y M C A at Taylor's park tomorrow afternoon, Dixon next Sunday, and the Columbia Giants next Tuesday. Sioux Falls ball is praised for strong league play and a dramatic eleven inning win with near perfect defense.
The will of the late August H Nolting of Pearl City is filed for probate in the county court. It leaves 500 to daughter Emma and 100 each to Flora L and Louisa F, 500 to Fred Luettman, 500 to the American Baptist Missionary Union, and 500 to the American Baptist Home Missionary Society. Remainder goes to son August H Nolting Jr. Executor is Chas F Halm of New York City. dated Pearl City November 21, 1893. witnesses Fred Tollmeier and Geo W Dow.
Fresh oysters advertised at J H McCrea's mark opening day of the oyster season with a note of Friday and an illegible date fragment.
L H Burrell on behalf of E S Brown administrator of the Kuoy estate has begun suit in circuit court against J E W A and B F Eichelberger to recover 600 dollars. Henry B Witte has filed a 2000 dollar damage suit for Jena Reichling against W M and O J Brown alleging a broken leg at Brown's hotel about a year ago caused by Brown and his son.
Oyster listing notes fresh supply at J. H. MacCrea's market. Pricing shown 3 cents per dozen or unit style on day’s notice. Details are brief and omit further context.
The Railway Mail honors C. L. Shaffer son of C. M. Shaffer of Freeport as national president. The write up recalls his Indianapolis convention meeting, Omaha 1898 re election, and an elevated leadership record amid rising membership and sustained executive vigor.
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Mary Fry were held at the family residence on Stephen son street with Rev. Chas E Dunn officiating. Hymns were sung by Mrs. John G Oyler and Miss Martha Kennedy, Miss Kerlin at the piano. pallbearers included H J Porter Wm J Hall Horace S Webster F A Read M Stoskopf and D B Breed. Interment followed at the city cemetery.
C K Greene extols President Shaffer as a capable, trusted leader of the APCs, highlighting his rise from route agent to national head. The note recalls milestones from 1875 to 1897, praising his integrity, reliability, and decisive governance while urging continued support for his administration.
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield Illinois says a long tract lung illness from a cold improved after using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. After six bottles she was well enough to do her housework again. Free trial bottles available at Emmert Burrells drug store. Also Beechams Pills and Harrington Hat noted. Dr Rideout offers eye ear nose and throat services at 110 Stephenson Street.
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