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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
1
A timber firm touts direct sourcing from its own forests and ownership of saw mills to speed production. It keeps lumber under cover to prevent warping and invites customers to visit or call, whether they buy or not.
Washington dispatch reports the House rules committee proposing a new committee on our insular affairs and to expand membership. A currency bill resolution was adopted 163 to 144 after party lines. Debates will run next week under five minute rule with 20 minutes per side on Dec 18 for the rule discussion.
London special dispatches say no new news on Gen Methuen today. From the Orange River station a railroad culvert was blown up near Graspan and the telegraph line cut with heavy firing to the north. The report implies Boers disrupted Methuen's line of communication and are now fighting near Modder River. Pretoria notes fighting began near Modder River this morning.
Lexa Dec 8. Mrs Rachel Bay singer returns to Aurora after weeks with son N H Baysinger W L Lawhorn and J H Bustice as business visitors in Stockton. Mrs Mary Perry and daughter Louisa Latham leave for Hampton Iowa after month of Lena visits. Mrs George Schoeny hosts young people for Clara Mould. Clara Mould heads home to Baraboo Wis tomorrow. A W Reeder returns from Milwaukee Wis after two months.
Illinois forecast calls for a fair night, warmer in the south with Saturday showers. Special weather notes indicate a southward warming trend and light rain chances in southern counties.
Z T F Runner plans to attend the Wisconsin versus Chicago football clash in Madison but faces a dilemma since his daughter attends Wisconsin and another at Chicago. He contemplates a split in support by halves. Grand officers of the Commercial Travelers Association arrive tomorrow to organize a local council at the K of G hall over the German bank with an 8 o clock start.
A varied jumble of small town happenings includes Jourden and Stuckenberg's festive show window displaying a traditional Santa look. Mayor Baumgarten has received a lemon squeezer patent. A golf strap found on a cape awaits its owner at Hollister's jewelry store. T Smith visits Forreston to fix a water works leak. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs F M Pierce of Upper Stephenson Street.
Gen Otis reports Col Hare captured Bangped on December 5 and is chasing insurgents toward Lepanto and Bontoc. Aguinaldo and about 300 insurgents are said to be retreating along that route, surrounded by U S troops and facing limited escape options.
Freeport notices report a marriage license between Calvin Roberts and Pearl Lamb. The ad section also promotes health products claiming quick cures, sweets from Emmett & Burrell, and a salt water taffy shop at 191 Stephenson Street, with fresh salted Spanish peanuts prepared daily.
The Mystic Workers supreme lodge plans to settle the location of its principal office at the March meeting in this city. Rockford, Sterling, and Moline groups bid, with Fulton unlikely to win amid rival efforts and past removals remembered. Separately, drawings from all public school pupils will be shown at the Woman's Club on Saturday December 9, with prizes awarded by a Chicago artist. Parents urged to attend.
Advertising blurb touts heavy laxative remedy with promise to cure a cold in one day. Claims refund if it fails and notes E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. Sold by druggists for 25 cents.
Community supper scheduled at the Good Templar's hall Friday from 5 to 8 PM invites all to attend. Meals priced at five cents per pound. Proceeds support hall activities.
Dr. W. D. Rideout offers eye ear nose and throat services at 110 Stephenson Street with glasses fitted. Appointment window 8 to 10 days.
Carl Anderson, an elderly resident, was struck and killed by an Illinois Central train at the crossing this evening. His horse and wagon were also killed. The tragedy marks the fourth fatal accident at this crossing in two years.
Captain J. C. Ayers of the ordinance department was killed today in Washineaton as a bicycle rider fell and was struck by a team. The incident occurred in broad daylight and authorities are investigating the mishap.
Washington December 8 Special George W Horton was hinged today for the murder of Dane Nicholson because she had decided to break off relations with him.
The sale at Ferry’s old stand No 58 Stephenson street Freeport Illinois reports three instruments sold first day and promises further bargains. Two second hand upright pianos and two new pianos offered tomorrow at 15 dollars cash and five dollars monthly, with actual wholesale pricing. Store open every night with good light, special agent W. S. Bringersorr notes time is limited as stock is small and cannot be shipped to another agent.
Mrs. Klinger reports Irene Keith, now very ill, is improving in New York. Mrs. W. Graham and Mrs. Prank Bellows have grip and illness but show progress. Samuel Hamlin's little girl fell and injured her show yesterday. Dr. Mease attends. Jacob Meyers of Winneshiek, long sick, is out of danger. The Death family of Eleroy, all with typhoid, are recovering rapidly.
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