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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1898
Page
5
Our lumber is used for all purposes by the best builders in town and country. We offer good grades thoroughly well-seasoned and under cover to protect from warping by rain and sun. You cannot get better or more satisfactory lumber than we sell.
Wilbur Lumber Co announces Atlas checks available for cash lumber purchases only.
A catalog of cheap books offered at 25 cents with children's picture and linen books, teachers' Bibles at about half price, albums, prayer books, pastel and water color pictures, and platinotype and photochromes in a wide variety.
Fine leather goods in cases bags purses and card cases with mirror hair brush and comb. Aluminum and celluloid toilet sets in trays new. Elegant perfumes cut glass bottles and automizers 25c to 3.00. Mirrors gloves handkerchief and necktie cases. Manicure sets pocket knives razors and scissors. Guenther candies 50c to 5.00. We aim to please in both quality and price.
New York dispatch reports Cornelius N. Bliss will resign as secretary of the interior on January 1. Possible successors include ex-Congressman Binger Herman of Oregon and ex-Mayor Webster Davis of Kansas City. Bliss cites desire to return to his lucrative financial business in New York City.
An initiative provides assistance to the deserv ing in becoming self-supporting, offering guidance and support for those in need to gain independence through small aid and community programs.
Washington dispatch reports Adjutant General Corbin told the House Military Affairs Committee that the Cuban evacuation commission generals Wade and Butler and Admiral Sampson believe an army of about 50 000 will be required to maintain order in Cuba. The pension appropriation bill was set for morrow’s consideration and a move to revive the Lodge immigration bill failed 101 to 104. The Senate discussed a foreign-built vessel registry bill as Gaffery spoke against it.
Loxpon December 14 treaty officials declined to prosecute Late Lyon and Mrs Mills Christian Scientists over alleged unlawful conduct tied to the death of Harold Frederic, American newspaper correspondent. The defendants were discharged.
Partly cloudy with rising temperatures tonight and Thursday. Snow flurries possible in extreme north tonight with increasing southerly winds. A private message from New York says the Missouri Pacific will absorb the Chicago and Alton in a concluded railroad deal.
Governor Tanner in Washington discusses a new Illinois congressional apportionment with Republican lawmakers. He notes Illinois remains under a Democratic gerrymander and says he will act only with GOP approval. He names districts and governors plans, then heads to New York and Chicago.
An old advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Peach Blossom Flour at 90 cents per sack and Pillsbury's best at 95 cents per sack with cash terms.
Holiday excursion tickets will be sold at all stations on the Chicago Western line and associated routes within 200 miles, including Union Pacific connections, at greatly reduced rates on December 24 26 26 81 1898 and January 1 2 1899, valid to January 4 1899. Apply to agents for full particulars.
A world’s fair style tin type gallery opens in town offering two tin types for 10 cents at the corner of Mechanic and Galena.
The firm refitted their Art Room under Mrs. Donathen, showcasing a broad range of cut glass, artistic lamps in metal and pottery, table china, and world exhibit pieces. They now offer a complete line of sterling silver. All new stock.
Mr and Mrs Michael Cannon parents of Charles Cannon sue Louise Peacock owner of a Rockford brewery for ten thousand dollars damages claiming the minor son was sold liquor leading to an accident that cost him a limb. The father is 70 and blind, and the son was the family’s sole support.
An angry group of women in Grendia attacks the statue of Columbus over the perceived harms of the American discovery. Tensions rise as Filipino prisoners remain unreleased and insurgents press Spain to pay $320 million demanded by the United States.
In New York on December 14 a night search by hundreds probed the wreckage at the Consolidated Gas Company tank on Avenue A and 2nd Street for missing workers. Names include George Brennan Logan Ironworks timekeeper Gustave Kineke 16 James I Luten er and Peter Corlin. A severed arm and leg were found in the entangled barricade on 21st Street today.
The presidential party arrived in Atlanta and was greeted warmly. Atlanta hosted its first floral parade with prominent locals in decorated carriages. A Capital City club reception followed as the legislature in joint session heard the president urge ending sectional lines and shared grave care for Confederate soldiers.
The Rockford Pastors' union formed a committee to study creating a lodging and bath facility for the needy in Rockford Alabama. The group aims to provide housing and bathing accommodations as a charitable project.
In Kansas City Missouri at the Federation of Labor morning session a resolution creating a fund to promote the organization across the Inter mountain states was adopted.
John S. Boop of Jefferson township dies after brief illness. He was born December 29 1842 in Union County Pennsylvania served in the 7th Illinois Cavalry and farmed in Jefferson township. Survived by wife five children and siblings. funeral Thursday at his home and Kent Lutheran church with G A R and Knights of the Globe honor guards.
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