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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1899
Page
8
A timber company touts ownership of its timber and two active saw mills to deliver lumber quickly. It claims protection from sun and rain to keep lumber straight and invites customers to visit or call, whether or not they buy.
London dispatch reports no change in the war situation. General Catacre notes reconnaissances from Naamport to Mos Mead. General Methuen sustains a slight flesh wound and will stay at Modder River for bridge reconstruction. Reinforcements include Highlanders, cavalry, horse artillery, a Canadian regiment, Australian contingents, and three infantry battalions to Deaar and Belmont.
Caicano December 2. Charles Bradley a Rock Island salesman files in U S district court. Debts totaling 46800 were contracted in 1890 and the petitioner has no assets to apply to the liabilities.
A blaze at Payne & Sons livery stable in Boons Iowa today destroyed the building and forty horses. Loss estimated at 20000 with 7000 insured. Officials say the fire started by an incendiary act.
The secretary of state licensed the incorporation of the Danville Paxton & Northern railroad. Principal officers reside in Danville.
John Rotzler Jr assists Ennen ga Wagner today. Rev F W White of Chicago to officiate at Grace church next Sunday. Amity society meets Tuesday at 2 30 with Mrs J G Oyler. Ministering Circle of Kings Daughters meets Monday at 2 30 with Mrs C S Hill. St Agnes guild special meeting Monday at 2 at Mrs Keene home. Thanksgiving entertainment tickets due at 278 South Walnut St Monday at 2. Kings Daughters Comforting Circle meets with Mrs Keever Monday at 2. Bible lesson by Mrs Snyder and questions by Mrs Amour for January. Social hour to follow. all members invited.
The County Domestic Science association held an interesting meeting at the courthouse. In addition to the regular program, the ladies prepared to take a prominent part in the upcoming Farmers' County Institute.
A long list of people arriving, visiting, or traveling through the city includes L. R. Dodd from Chicago J. E. Rush from Rockford Billy Keys Wilbur Reitzell Arthur Figeley Geo. Meyers A. Tracy Mrs Henry Burkhart Frank Wertz Chas Rhinhart W Reive Will Johnson Miss Jessie Sickafoose Prof Gregory Miss Gussie Philips Harry Melnick O F Potter Miss Forbes Rev EF W Keator A L Wheeler Miss Lizzie Bentley Roy Munn Miss Hattie Miller Henry Kahley and wives of Cedarville Dr O E Matter Mrs Anna DeForest Miss Emmeretta Henderson Joe Leitner Thomas Charlton Mr and Mrs Wilber Vipond Mrs Eaton Haton Racine J C Holmes Mrs James Mitchell Kitty Mitchell Mrs J A Crain Venett Moller illness in St Louis and related travel notes.
Property owners Adams Carroll Williams on Exchange Street N Galena Avenue and Clark Avenue must pay the special tax by January 2 1900 to avoid 6 percent penalty. A 10 percent rebate will be allowed to eligible owners on Clark Avenue and N Geen. Special Tax Collector.
Notice announces town board will meet Tuesday evening December 5 to audit bills. Persons with claims against the town should file them at 99 Chicago Street. Od. Emerick.
Carriage trimming and repairing services offered by Chas S Gale located at Cor Chicago Street and Douglas Avenue, with listed date 10 27.
The article extols Grape-Nuts as a ready to digest and pre cooked cereal valued for building strength. It claims broad popularity in America, ease of digestion even for infants, and appeal to athletes. Produced by Postum Cereal Co. Ltd. in Battle Creek and sold by leading grocers.
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