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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1899

Page

3

A Vision of a New Earth Through Gospelized Time

A narrator imagines a future century where gospelized society has eliminated crime and want, rebuilt prisons into homes, banished disease, and established universal religious harmony. Guided by the twenty-first century spirit, they tour churches, markets, and political halls, witnessing a world of universal knowledge, justice, and peace before ascending back to heaven.

Louis Klopsch Washincron Dee Talmage Peter Fil Reuben Michael Angelo Heaven Spenilworth Castle Melrose Abbey Rome Pompeii Ilerods Ariel Naomi Errandel Thoms Sis Kingdom of God Atlantic Pacific Pyrenees Timalayas Baptist Church Episcopal Church Lutheran Church Methodist Church Solomon Credit Mobilier Jerusalem Reigh Ox Fortress Poe Ravyen Tom Paine Ingersall Moses David Iinme Voltaire Ephesus Earth Marengo Chalons Loci Bridge Lucknow Solferino Lelpsie Waterloo San Juan Council of Arbitration Germany France Alsace Lorraine United States Spain Cuba Christ Hess Zion Jesus Christ Harpers of Heaven Universe Jesus Carey India Judson Burma Abeel China David Livingstone Africa Brainerd America Anjen

Snell divorce case adds sensational new allegations

Bloomington reports a new chapter in the Snell divorce action as J Thornton Snell files an answer with six specifications. He claims he was pressured into marriage to Gertrude Sherwood in Chicago after her father demanded marriage or death, and he alleges Miss Sherwood faced threats before the union. He says he later supported her with $300 and allowed Bloomington purchases, while denying disrespect to his wife and denying his mother’s cruelty or conspiracy.

Bloomington Ill Snell J. Thornton Snell Agenst Gertrude Sherwood Snell Gertrude Sherwood Grand Rapids Mich Miss Sherwood Chicago Sherwood

Forgery Suspect Ellis Glenn Faces West Virginia Case

Hillsboro Illinois December reports Ellis Glenn calmly faced letters from Parkerburg West Virginia authorities about her brother Albert Glenn’s forgeries. She asserts she can clear herself once in WV, recalling a tale of being declared dead in 1881 and later revived by grave robbers. Identity confusion widens as Mrs Sullerton withdraws certainty that Miss Glenn is Mrs Cora Rader.

Hillsboro Ills Ellis Glenn Casseday Parkersburg W. Va Albert Glenn West Virginia Ohio Sullerton Irving Cora Rader Miss Glenn Rader

Trust case keeps plant operation in Merchants' hands

In Springfield Wisconsin December a judge granted an order in Leonard Boyce v Continental Wire Co allowing Stecelyer Boyce to strike an agreement with Merchants' Wire and Nail Co to run the Granite City plant. Merchants' pays operating costs and receives profits. receiver pays no debts and gets 2000 dollars monthly for a year. Granite City plant closed two years. American Steel and Wire opposes. Also reported death in Springfield of Authur I Wines former state charity official and census assistant director, Cornell graduate.

Continental Wire Company Granite City Springfield Wis Dee Leonard Boyce W. 2. Atlen United States Stecelyer Boyce Merchants’ Wire and Naail Company Granite City, Il Merchants’ Wire and Nail Company American Steel and Wire Company Winex Springfeld

Springfield strike continues amid union dispute with rail manager

In Springfield Wisconsin a conference between a committee representing striking car men and Colonel IK Minary manager of Springfield Consolidated railway failed to settle the dispute. Minary still refuses to recognize the Carmen's union and the strike was kept up.

Springfeld Wis. Dee.h Mien IK. Minary Springfield Consolidated Railway Minary Carmen

Danville Paxton and Northern Railroad Incorporated

The secretary of state licensed the incorporation of the Danville Paxton and Northern railroad. Principal office listed as Danville. Springfield, ls dated December 4. The act formalizes the rail line's creation with Danville as the base of operations.

New Railway Incorporated Springfield Secretary of State Danville, Paxton and Northern Railroad Danville

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Local Resident

W W Wheat of Elk Street testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his long kidney pain and backache. He details symptoms including kidney secretions improving after a full box. Pills priced 50 cents per box and available through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U.S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Freeport Sir Isaac Newton Sir Isaac Dean W. W. Wheat Elk Street Emmett & Burrell Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y Unite States

Horse Blockade Delays Streetcar in Pitying Exchange

A trolley car halted while a horse refused to move off the track despite crowd urging. The horse stood firm with ears back, and the carette passed by on its way as the amused crowd watched. The motorman offered a pitying smile, noting the odd obstruction and the line continued.

Ely's Cream Balm Relief Advert Card

Catarrh sufferer testimonials praise Ely's Cream Balm with claims of cure and improved function. Advert mentions two residents in Chicago and Boston and notes the product is non irritant and sold by druggists for 60 cents or mailed from New York suppliers Ely Brothers at 66 Warren Street.

Ely Oscar Ostrom Warren Ave Chicago Ill A. C. Clarke Shawmut Ave Boston Mass Ely Brothers Warren St New York

London woman questions incense in church visit

An elderly London parishioner told her clergyman she stopped attending services after incense was removed. She argued that going to church should allow one to see, hear, and smell something, or else there is no point in attending.

London Summat

It Hits the Spot Honey and Tar Claim

An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar for cold relief claiming immediate soreness relief and a warming healing sensation. It is attributed to H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz & Co. A separate note states $120 was signed to establish a chair of brewing and malting at the University of Birmingham.

Foley H. J. Moogh W. F. Jungkunz University of Birmingham

Queen Wilhelmina Wealth Accumulates Amid Minority

A fragment notes Wilhelmina of the Netherlands as a wealthy princess whose private fortune grows during her minority after King William III's death. It also references Chamberlains Pain Balm for chest pain and pneumonia prevention, and Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for the discouraged. Emmert & Burrell sell the product.

Wilhelmina Netherlands Europe Wiliam III Chamberlain Emmert & Burrell

South Carolina Dispensary Reaches School Donation Total

The dispensary will have contributed a cumulative $205,499 to South Carolina schools with this year’s payments, marking a notable funding milestone for the state’s educational system.

South Carolina

Fo use of Fo eyes Honey and Tar restores voice

Hoarseness story from Benj Ingerson of Hutton Ind states he could not speak above a whisper for months until one bottle of Fo ey's Honey and Tar restored his voice. The remedy is noted as popular among speakers and singers. H J Moogh of W FB Jungkunze Co.

Benj. Ingerson Hutton Ind H. J. Moogh W. FB Jungkunze Co

Excursions Ticket Sale By Chicago Great Western Railway

The Chicago Great Western Railway will sell excursion tickets on Tuesdays November 21 December 6 and 19. Information applies to F. HLL GPT T. A. Chicago or A. G. Five Brewster House.

Chicago, Great Western Railway F. Hll Gpt T. A Chicago A. G

Deyoes Practice Promises Cures In Chronic Diseases

A dated advert describes Dr Deyo e claiming to cure chronic diseases once deemed hopeless. It touts treatment for nervous disorders epilepsy paralysisasd brain and blood diseases, kidney bladder urinary issues and women’s diseases. It promises private secure treatment by mail with guaranteed results, highlighting remarkable cures and no experiments.

Root Brewster House Deyoe Tig Michigan Ism Europe Walenehote Bosholy Andy Ratnte

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DR. Talmage Snell Case A. F. Wines Ellis Plant H. J Moogh W. I. Jungkunz Galena Avenue Monument People's Column Threa Beni Work Stephenson Mays L Muua Paarre Deseo Galena Ave Ford Aeshock Bos American Street Orsale Cail Chicago St St C. A. Sheets Eee Son C. BR. Sheeta H. C .Barnard Oort Fes Frank BR. Dirksen Carrol Sty Wyandotte F. R. Guiteau Freepo Jtinger’s Chira Rogebrugh
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