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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1899
Page
1
Lumber from the timber to the consumer promises low prices and good grades. We own the timber and operate two saw mills to process logs quickly for our many customers. Lumber stays under cover to prevent warping and weather damage. Call us to visit, whether you buy or not.
President McKinley submitted his annual message to Congress. The address notes a strong national economy with record trade, rising exports, and a healthy treasury. It highlights surpluses, census receipts, and a sinking fund resumption amid improved industrial activity and employment.
In Washington on December 5 the House read the president’s message regarding Roberts. A deal allows each side an hour and a half for Roberts’ defenses. Roberts possesses a naturalization certificate deemed regular by eminent lawyers. The session also covered Taylor’s resolution about Roberts’ eligibility under multiple laws. Senate members presented the president’s message. a death notice for Mr. Hayward prompted resolutions. The cabinet met to discuss Porto Rico’s condition.
Christian Albert Schubert of Freeport aged 14 died last night at 8 30 from malignant diphtheria. Born in German Valley, he moved with his parents to Freeport six years ago. He leaves father and mother, two married sisters Mrs Staas of Lancaster and Freeport, two brothers William and Daniel of Freeport, and sister Ruth at home. Funeral was private this afternoon.
Mr and Mrs J A Smith residing on South Adams street announce the birth of a baby boy, expanding the family and marking a joyful addition to the community.
Mrs Ott of Blackhawk Avenue suffered a broken arm after a fall yesterday. It was treated at a local clinic and she is expected to recover fully.
General Methuen reports that at Modder River he found twenty three bodies and that twenty seven have since come to the surface. Some buried and others removed to Jacobsdahl. He notes the enemy loss is greater than ours and their morale is shaken.
Advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee from E. W. Grove on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
In Rockroro Illinois a private bank safe at Poplar Grove was dynamited last night and $3,000 stolen with the robbers escaping. In Pontiac Illinois the Cornell bank safe was also dynamited, yielding $8,000. two men suspected are in custody.
New York dispatch reports that the Philippines announce Aguinaldo will surrender if Consul Wildman at Manila agrees to receive him. The Filipino junta urges him to seek mercy from the United States.
Nebtaska City reports Senator Hayward died at 6 30 this morning after a likely illness. The passing occurs in Nebraska City with officials acknowledging the loss of the senior legislator. Local reaction and funeral arrangements are expected to follow pending family statements.
The finance committee of the Board of Supervisors is in session at the courthouse reviewing budgets and fiscal plans awaiting further actions and recommendations.
The Woman's Missionary society of Memorial Lutheran church will meet with Miss Ida Becker at 153 South Galena avenue on Wednesday afternoon at 260 o'clock. The gathering aims for an early start so everyone can attend the union meeting at 3 o'clock.
An ad style note credits robust health to indomitable will and urges Dr King’s New Life Pills to boost brain and body power. It promotes a drug store sale price of 25 cents at Baaiski and Burrell’s and mentions C. N. Smith returning to 191 Stephenson Street for salt water taffy and salted Spanish peanuts. It also advertises a Madison football game on December 9 with Illinois Central offering round trip train tickets at one fare for weekend travel.
A brief repair notice credits Charles S Gale of Cor Chicago Street and Douglas Avenue for work completed on October 27. The item records a local service or contract update with minimal details and no further context provided.
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