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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1899

Page

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State Dairymen plan January Belvidere convention

The State Dairymen's association will hold its three day convention in Belvidere in January. Officials say it will be one of the state's most important dairymen meetings with numerous exhibits. Noted speakers include Prof. Henry, Prof. Davenport, H B Gurar, A N Jones, D St Otis, and B Hostetter, with efforts to secure Judge Suller for a talk.

Tbelviverr Dairymen’s Association Belvidere Henry Wisconsin Agricultural College H. B. Gurlar DeKalb Dairyman I. Davenport Ilinois Agricultural College A. N. Jones Food and Dairy D. St. Otis Agricultural College of Iowa B. Hostetter Illiois Partners’ Institute The State Institute State Board of Health Suller

Prayer Cures Miss Lang of Elgin After Faith Healing

The Elgin resident Miss Susan Lang, wintering in Sheridan Michigan, reports a remarkable prayer cure for her long throat tumors. She began fervent prayer after reading James chapter five and used oil anointing, claiming complete tumor disappearance and joy. At nearly seventy, she attributes the healing to faith and cites her long Christian practice and notable connections in society as context for her experience.

Ena Dee Susan Lang Elgin Sheridan Mich Miss Lang

Bombardment Reports From Ladysmith and Natal

Special despatches recount the December 4 bombardment of Ladysmith by Boer forces, four hours of heavy fighting, Boer losses cited in hundreds, and a British sortie. Reports from Capetown claim troop health is excellent while a Ladysmith runner says the bombardment continues with limited damage. Pretoria notes the Orange Free State annexation proclamation, and a Ladysmith dispatch says all well with continuing bombardment described as ineffective.

Durban Ladysmith Tima Stock Exchange War Office Capetown Mathueo Kimberley

Brief Sessions as House Debates Finance Bill in Indiana Lead

Wasatxatox December 7 special report notes House in Indiana chaired by Overstreet seeks consent to begin consideration next Tuesday. Richardson objects. Mercer of Nebraska announces Greene's death. Resolutions adopted, then adjournment as mark of respect. House rules committee named: Dassell Grosvenor Richardson Bailey and the speaker. Senate held brief open session then went into executive session and adjourned until Monday.

Wasatxatox House Overstreet Indiana Richardson Mercer Nebraska Greene House Committee On Rules Dasell Pennsylvania Grosvenor Ohio Tennessee Bailey Texas Senate

Nolde & Horst Hosiery Factory Fire Kills Dozens

A devastating blaze at the Nolde and Horst hosiery factory in Reapina Pennsylvania on December 7 causes a loss of about a quarter million. Six hundred workers were in the building when the fire spread rapidly prompting a panic. About fifty are killed or fatally injured, two bodies found in the ruins, and three girls reported missing.

Nolde & Horst Hosiery Reapina

President Gompers Seriously Injured After Bicycle Fall

Wasuivaton December 7 Special Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor is seriously ill following a fall from a bicycle yesterday. Fear is expressed that he sustained internal injuries.

Gompers Wasuivaton Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor

General Otis reports Luzon operations and rear actions

Washington dispatch cites Gen. Otis via cable from Vigan on Dec 5 detailing engagements with insurgents at Narbacan twelve miles south of the city. He says six hundred prisoners escaped at Dancued while American casualties were one killed and twelve wounded. The enemy left twenty five dead in trenches.

Washington Otis Young Luzon Vigan Narbacan Dancued

Mutiny in Negros Town Leaves American Officer Dead

Manila dispatch reports native police mutiny in a Negros town. An American officer was killed. No further details available.

Manila Negros

Weather forecast for December 7 Illinois region

Illinois forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Friday with cooler air moving in from the north and central areas tonight. High and low temperatures are not specified.

Cutoaco Illinois

Increase in Population. Arthur Boos Welcomes Baby Daughter

Mr and Mrs Arthur Boos announce the birth of a baby girl. The new arrival adds to their family and brings joy to the household.

Mrs Arthur Boos

Quarantine Keeps Sycamore Urgent Amid Smallpox Alert

Sycamore Illinois declares quarantine against Dixon due to alleged smallpox. City officials warn of incoming passengers from Dixon, and normal school students are sent home. Precautions will be enforced immediately to prevent spread.

Sysamore, Ill Sycamore Dixon Normal School

Knights of the Maccabees Schedule Regular Review

Local serial lists upcoming meetings and officer elections for Knights of the Maccabees Smith D Atkins camp Sons of Veterans Freeport camp M V A members to vote and elect officers Judge Shaw adjourns court and sets petit jury for Monday Isabel Waterbury divorce Richard Waterbury Lucretia Baker divorce Geo A Biker Helen Foster divorce Milk depot purchase Reinhart Pros Red Oak Creamery Boyd Brundage in Ciba Pie bank statements note banks sound Emmett Burrell stock and health claim Rocky Mountain Tea ad Smith returns to 191 Stephenson Salt water taffy shop details 12 5d1wp

Knights of the Maccabees Smith D. Atkins Sons of Veterans Freeport Camp Shaw Isabel Waterbury Richard Waterbury Lucretia Baker Geo. A. Biker Reinhart Pros Red Oak Creamery Company Boyd Brundage Ciba Pie

Three Instruments Sold On First Day At Ferry's

Bargain sale at Ferry's old stand No 58 Stephenson street Freeport Illinois prompts rapid selling as stock is nearly gone with two second hand upright pianos and two new pianos offered at cash and monthly terms. Store open nightly under W B Bainservort special agent.

Ferry Stephenson Street Freeport Ill W. B. Bainservort

Patent Cure Claim for One Day Relief Pills

An advertisement pledges cure of cold in one day using Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states all druggists refund the money if it fails to cure and bears the signature of J. W. Grove on each box.

Oyster Supper at Good Templar's Hall Friday Evening

A community oyster supper is planned at the Good Templar's hall this Friday from 5 to 8 pm. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy a meal priced at one cent. Proceeds support local activities.

Good Templar’s Hall Price dc

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