Lumber Ad Promises Quality and Weatherproof Storage
The notice touts OUR LUMBER IS USED for all purposes by top builders in town and country. It claims better, satisfactory lumber, well seasoned and under cover to prevent warping from rain and sun.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
5
Bargain Books in Cheap Bindings at Quarter Prices
A catalog of inexpensive books offered in vibrant bindings including children's picture books and linen volumes. Platinotype and Photochromes come in a wide selection, all priced around 25 cents each.
Fine leather goods and vanity sets offered for sale
A catalog of items includes leather bags purses card cases and toilet sets with mirrors hair brushes combs and glove cases. Aluminum and celluloid trays perfumes in cut glass bottles automizers and a wide range of vanity items with prices from 10c to 5.00. Guenther's candies are sold in boxes from 50c to 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guenther
Great Honor For President McKinley In Atlanta Peace Jubilee
The second day of Atlanta peace jubilee drew huge crowds as President McKinley attended civic and military events. He praised federal care of Confederate dead and urged national duty, while the legislature supported his Spanish war policy and celebrated the southern welcome. The parade moved to exposition park with General Wheeler leading cavalry and a 10,000 audience heard his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Atlanta
Exposition Park
General Wheeler
House approves holiday recess amid swift pension bill vote
The ways and means committee plans to report a December 21 to January 4 recess. A pension appropriation of 145 million dollars was passed in under twenty minutes, the fastest ever for such a bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
National Expansion Debate at Labor Federation Session
Kansas City reports the morning session of the American Federation of Labor discussing National Expansion with heated debate. Supporters and opponents argued the topic with notable vigor during the meeting here in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
American Fedration of Labor
Leedy Calls Extra Kansas Legislature Session
Topeka December 15 Special report Gov Leedy has summoned an extra session of the Kansas legislature for December 21 to enact measures regulating railroad charges. Maprio December 16 Special reports Spain will pay the January coupon on the Cuban debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Leedy
Kansas
Maprio
Weather Forecast for Citoano December 15
Generally fair conditions with rising temperatures tonight and Friday. Southerly winds are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citoano
Death of Charles Benfer A promising student dies in St Louis
Charles Benfer born Jan 4 1876 in Stephenson county Illinois died Dec 10 1898 in Beaumont hospital St Louis Missouri from typhoid fever after studying medicine under Dr Reed Winslow and Beaumont hospital medical college He was 22 years 11 months 6 days His brother J K Benfer cared for him during the illness and the student body accompanied his remains to the depot The Winslow cemetery burial followed by prayers and flowers mourn his loss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
Ill
Charles
Noah Benfer
Stephenson County
Illinois
Beaumont Hospital
St. Louis
Reed
Winslow
Beaumont Hospital Medical College
J. K. Benfer
J. Groff
Neidlinger quartet to open Pecatonica opera house
The Neidlinger quartette will sing at the opening of the new Pecatonica opera house on the 20th. Entertainment at St Marys School and a school show at St Marys hall this evening offer laughs and merriment. Martha Washington Thimble club reports a profitable meeting with a new member and a fine supper. Bryan's Comedians draw crowds at Freeport Germania as vaudeville and A Legend of Leap Year entertain. Tonight Mabel Heath and new specialties take the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecatonica
Neidlinger Quartette
Thimble Club
Martha, Washington
Anna Hake
Lincoln Avenue
Bryan
Freeport
Germania Opera House
Mabel Heath
Calvin S Brice Dies in New York
Calvin S Brice died in New York City this afternoon after a day of illness. Brice, a notable figure in politics and business, was widely known for his service and leadership roles across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Calvin S. Brice
Warner Hardware Sold to Arcade Company
G W Warner has sold the Warner Hardware Co business to Arcade Manufacturing Co, retaining the buildings and power plant. Warner, once ill, plans to move to a warmer climate soon after finalizing his interests as Arcade notes strong current growth and high demand for goods. Mrs Surrick’s songs will be shown in color at the Y M C A auditorium on Friday evening December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Warner
Arcade Mig. Co
Warner Hdw. Co
Arcade Company
Warner
Warner Company
Dessinger's Move From Genoa Sparks Freeport Inquiry
Reports in Rockford and Sycamore papers claim Henry Dessinger son of a local reverend vanished from Genoa after purchasing a livery stable and moving stock to Freeport. Dessinger asserts no mystery, stating he moved to Freeport simply to remove his business holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessinger
Freeport
Rockford
Sycamore
Henry Dessinger
Genoa
Discovered by a Woman in Recovery From Consumption
A Shelby, North Carolina report tells how Mrs. Luther Lutz fasted seven years against a deadly illness. She found relief after taking Dr King s New Discovery for consumption. Two bottles cured her and she slept well after the first dose. Trial bottles free at Emmert Burrell s drug store with regular sizes fifty cents and one dollar. Each bottle guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W.C. Hamnick & Co
Shelby, N. C
Emmert & Burrell
Pillsbury Best Flour Advertisement Halts Bread Shortage
An advertising blurb promotes Pillsbury's Best Flour claiming it yields more bread, whiter bread, and better bread than competing flours. It directs readers to ask their grocer and lists C. S. Hirt & Sox as wholesale agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Hirt & Sox
Masons Attend Mystic Shrine Event and Local Legislative Notes
A Freeport delegation joined the Mystic Shrine in Rockford for initiation ceremonies with eight candidates. Following the desert rites a banquet was held. Also reported are Illinois State Senate actions on quail hunting months and a proposed bounty amendment, plus school funding and convicts’ labor notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Meeting of John A. Davis Post
The regular meeting of John A. Davis post is set for Friday evening December 16 at 7 o'clock. Commander Z. T. BE. Runner will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Davis
Z. T. BE
Flour and watch repairs offered in local ad
Peach Blossom Flour priced at 90 cents per sack with guarantee to equal any market flour. Pillsbury's best at 95 cents per sack. Cash terms only. Also watch and clock repairs offered for 50 cents. Advertised by PB L Bronkema at Galena and Walnut Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillsbury
Martin Serr
PB. L. Bronkema
Galena and
Walnut Sts
World Exhibit Showcases Specimens From Global Countries
The display features specimens from nearly every nation, highlighting biodiversity and cultural connections. Curators note wide international participation and educational value for visitors.
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