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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1899
Page
2
From Modder River to Ladysmith the British advance is reported with 11000 troops for Methuen and 15000 Boers nearby. Dispatches detail river bridges, naval guns at Ladysmith, and a bold volley of shelling, while Ladysmith reports casualties and continued Boer presence around town.
Boer correspondent Cronje wing bore the British onslaught for thirteen hours at Modder River then withdrew at dusk. Boers praise British artillery and infantry but held positions. meanwhile reports from Ladysmith indicate Boer dissension rumors and strategic movements as Methuen’s force observes patrols with no casualties. Cape Town reports Major Elliott arms natives in Griqualand East to aid defenses.
A collection of aphorisms on hosting manners finances and manners. The quip touches on paying bills listening pronunciation and the idea that a woman’s shoes and dainty food reflect restraint. The tone is satirical and light hearted with social commentary.
Advert says August Flower remains the largest medicine sale worldwide. It cites past use by mothers and grandmothers for indigestion and biliousness and claims to cleanse the system, stop fermentation, regulate the liver, and stimulate nervous and organic action. Contends doctors were scarce and that few took any other remedy. Sample bottles offered at Emmert and Burrell's.
The Crown Prince of Germany comes of age next May and will maintain a separate establishment at Potsdam in the old castle, signaling a formal step in his royal duties and private residence arrangements.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar for cold relief promising immediate soreness relief and a soothing healing sensation. A brief historical note claims Ireland's population fell from a peak of 8,295,061 in 1845 to 4,531,051 by last June, highlighting a drastic decline since the mid-19th century.
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Indiana says he had not spoken above a whisper for months until Fo ley's Honey and Tar restored his voice. The remedy is widely used by speakers and singers. H J Moogh and W F Jungkunz & Co promote the product.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway will sell Harvest Excursion tickets on November 7, 21, December 5 and 19. Details specify standard fares for the seasonal service with emphasis on advance purchase and limited seating.
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month through October, the Southern Railway sells cheap one way and round trip tickets to most points in Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia and Florida for homeseekers and settlers. Tickets cost one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip and are valid twenty one days from sale. Further details and illustrated matter are available from Wes Taytos A G A Louisville Ky and J C Beam Jr NW P A 80 Adams St Chicago Ill. 6 8dwtf
Bradstreet's reports for December 1890 show trade and industry generally well employed with demand near or above supply. Holiday demand improves collections in retail, cereals strengthen due to lower west receipts, iron and steel quiet after a boom, copper little changed, hardware active on holiday purchases, wool strong but quiet, boots and hides holding gains, lumber in active demand. Weekly U.S. business failures total 220, compared with 177 last week and 287 a year ago.
Lillian Marton Snott a noted operatic understudy from Terre Haute Ind is jailed in Minneapolis on petit larceny charges after allegedly stealing a colony from an abandoned woman. She once sang with Corinne and Duff Opera companies and is identified as Mrs Joseph Barrett. Her husband has left her.
Cedar Rapids hosts two hundred veterans for the fifth annual convention of the Society of the Army of the Frontier. Officers elected include President Colonel David Murphy of St Louis and Secretary Treasurer Captain J C Donnell of Chicago. Next meeting set for Chicago during the national encampment.
Des Moines reports Captain A BF Burton of Company B Witty-first Iowa volunteers is under charge for cowardice in the Philippines. He suspects enemy influence from his former Wymore Nebraska residence and vows to seek responsible parties and push for a full investigation and vindication.
In Clarksville Tennessee on December 9 Mrs. William Durham of Bear Springs was accidentally shot and killed by her husband after the Durham children fired a gun during a henhouse raid. Durham believed the weapon had discharged outside and he returned fire, striking his wife.
Kaukauna Wis Dec 9 Mrs Retta Duncan has returned to her home after more than two years away in Alaska Her experience is among the most varied of those who went to the Klondike She was the first Wisconsin woman to land in Skaguay.
Newark OH boy with a brain bullet. iron scrap prices rise aid monitors seen as bonanzas. Jay M Saluday named second lieutenant in midline corps. Corliss proposes Niagara river flow limits for lake development. Plan to end Simpson Schley dispute by appointing admirals. A 7 a word medical hypothetical queried in Texas trial. Nebraska fight over Thayward seat grows warmer. Nebraska's Harder defeats separation of church and state motion. Louis Lttlesoln arrested in Chicago for multiple fraudulent checks. No rain forecast. pope mass in private chapel yesterday. Washington report says Secretary Boat chosen by Republican managers for Mehwinsley June Wing dante. Charles Chutchild fined 1000 for bank embezzlement at Globe Savings. Jamies Reed, former world checker champion, confined at Homeopathic Hospital in Pittsburg.
S Hermesmeier and Son announce a grand special sale at 123 Galena Street this week with low prices claimed to be the lowest possible. The store promises goods of the very best quality and invites customers to place orders to be convinced.
Large sale includes 50 blue serge suits 20 oz. priced from 12.50 to 8.75 for select sizes. Many items reduced such as suits formerly 15 now 10.98 and 6.00 now 3.95. 60 ulster overcoats, boys reefer coats, men’s caps, fur coats, undergarments, gloves, socks, shirts, and more offered at deep discounts with emphasis on limited stock and value.
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