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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1899
Page
1
An advertisement claims direct timber ownership from which lumber is cut to remove middlemen margins. It notes two saw mills producing lumber quickly to meet customer demand, stresses keeping stock under cover to prevent warping, and invites calls whether or not customers intend to buy.
Washington dispatch reports Congress convened at noon with Roberts Utah to be taken up tomorrow. House elected Henderson as speaker amid oaths and protests. Senate paid homage to Vice President Hobart and adjourned after roll call.
Sheldon McClurg of this city, a fireman with the Illinois Central, died after being injured Sunday at the South Freeport crossing. The coroner held an inquest with a jury, finding death from injuries sustained while performing railroad duties. He leaves a wife, a son, his parents, and siblings. Burial planned in LeRoy, Illinois.
Denver reports two Denver Rio Grande passenger trains collided near English switch six miles east of Salida at 6 am. Six bodies recovered: C. E. Osgood H. R. Matthe Peter Barnes Mrs. George P. Porter A. H. Johnston and an unknown man. Injured include Geo W. Pierce Thomas M. Gorman and A M Johnston.
The city council holds its regular monthly meeting this evening, focusing on agenda items and local governance.
Dr J Nevins Hyde reports mild smallpox cases in Dixon with disagreement among local physicians. City council forms a committee of surgeons to vaccinate residents and implement measures to halt the outbreak. Chicago officials affirm smallpox diagnosis. E B Carr lodge No 115 officers elected for the year with Master C W Barkeby and others named.
We sincerely thank friends and neighbors for their acts of kindness during our recent bereavement signed Mr and Mrs H J Scanuan.
A promoter markets Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back refund if the cure fails. Each box bears EH. W. Grove's signature. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
Chan S Gale Col Chicago Street and Douglas Avenue listed for carriage trimming and repair work dated 10 27d tt.
Silk lined Kid Gloves Sterling silver mounted Silk Umbrellas Mufflers and Neckwear Fashion items include Fancy French flannel Night Robes Pajamas and an elegant line of Silk Suspenders Imported fancy half Hose in all colors
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