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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1898
Page
1
Our lumber is used for all purposes by the best builders in town and country. We offer good grades, thoroughly well-seasoned and under cover to protect from rain and sun. Use it if you are not already. you cannot get better or more satisfactory lumber.
A brief notice states that Atlas allows checks on cash lumber purchases only, indicating a policy focus on payment method for material transactions. The item emphasizes credit terms and the store’s handling of cash-based lumber sales.
Advices from the Philippines say insurgents reject cession and will resist to the last. U S forces may need 70 000 troops to quell the rebellion. Insurgents allegedly hold 10 000 Spanish prisoners to compel service. Parts reports peace commissions working quickly and a treaty expected within a week with Gen Merritt consulting with the American commission.
Gen Lee at Savannah reports Manitoba and Chester left this morning to Cuba aboard transports. The Panama remains. The 4th Tennessee and 15th Regulars were aboard the failed transports. Capt. Aspinwall’s boat started this morning according to Washington dispatches.
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with possible snow flurries in the extreme north. Westerly winds shift to variable as the day progresses.
Chicaco December 1 Special The committee in charge of locating the next quadrennial Methodist conference selected Chicago over Minneapolis. Poluvaverema Pennsylvania December 1 Special In Senator Quay conspiracy case Judge Finletter denied all defense motions on five indictments and set December 12 for trial. Savannah Georgia December 1 Special The steamer Gate City from Boston, once feared lost, has arrived here.
A four story brick and stone structure at Lincoln Normal University in Lincolny, Nebraska, was completely destroyed by fire early today. The building cost over 100000 dollars. In December 1, special news reports probate filed for inventor John W Keeley, bequeathing his entire 10000 dollar estate to his widow, with no mention of a motor.
From Mapario December first special report: Philippine insurgents demand seven million pesetas as payment for the release of forty friars held since the war began. The demand underscores ongoing hostilities and hostage tensions in the region.
H M Metz and Will Farpster are on the sick list. Wi Vail suffers rheumatism. Mrs James Keely went to the hospital for appendicitis operation. Mrs Chamberlain of Freeport visiting in town is ill at Deming's. I O M A Will-Elect Officers. Freeport lodge to elect officers tomorrow evening. Jacob Aschner to wed Miss Sophie Steffen of Loran.
A lecture summary notes Dante's blend of mysticism and scholastic philosophy, his pride and penance in the Purgatorio, and key scenes from Cantos XI and XII. Virgil guides Dante through circles of the proud and violent, discussing usury, theological questions, and the river of boiling blood with centaurs on the banks.
Mrs Phillips of this city seeks redress against the swindling milliners now jailed in Toledo Ohio. The couple operated under many aliases and sold her $600 stock of millinery goods by misrepresentation to move to Belvidere and manage a store. If not paid she will prosecute and may bring them to Freeport for trial for obtaining goods under false pretense, part of the stock having been located in Toledo.
Rev Bulgin delivers a sermon on the Broken Thread condemning breaking commandments and urging the new birth. Tonight he preaches Peace addressing false peaces used by the devil to lull men. He is described as a trustworthy, personable Bible preacher. Services start at 7:30.
Free Pills offer requests your address to Chicago firm H E Bucklen for a sample box of Dr King s New Life Pills. Claims ease of action aiding consumption and headaches and calls the pills valuable for liver and stomach issues. Promotes no weakening, priced 25c per box, sold by Emmert Burrell.
J M Ditzler suffers kidney trouble and Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as giving immediate relief and permanent cures, with benefits claimed during sleep. price listed at 35 cents.
A thrilling romantic war drama set in Cuba based on the Spanish American War, with vivid stage battles and models of battleships. The company, fresh from New York, performs in Freeport before a Chicago engagement, while local sportsmen report abundant rabbits and Rocky Mountain Tea advertises a permanent cure.
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