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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1896
Page
5
Kingsleys Department Store touts low prices and reliable goods, claiming the largest retail business in Freeport. The ad emphasizes big sales in hard times with new merchandise, small profits, and busy stores despite economic woes.
Rockford Illinois December 15. H W Price’s creditors did not meet today after his east trip led to a 40 cent on the dollar settlement with most creditors. He will organize his affairs into a stock company and continue the glove manufacturing business as usual with hopes to pay dollar for dollar on all debts if business revives.
In Washington on December 16 the senate discussed the pension appropriation bill chaired by Gallinger and Hawley. The bill was parsed without amendments and provides a net 140 million dollars for pensions exclusive of other expenses.
Cure AGo Dec 16 Special Sec retaries of the leading lumbermen associations of the United States met in conference to draft a uniform constitution and by laws. Leaders include P F Ahrens Staunton G E Greiff Hidera Goreuch W S Hollis and J Newton Nind.
Secretary Herbert released a detailed statement asserting the battleship Texas is equal or superior to any vessel in the navy. The assessment is supported by Charles Cramp and naval officers involved in its construction and navigation.
Levi Studebaker, a 30 year old from Cairo Illinois, checked into the Hotel Elliot in Sturgis Michigan. He paced his room all night and was found dead by a chambermaid at 10 am with a bullet wound in the brain. Only 41 cents found on him and a note directed to Samuel Studebaker of Pearl City Illinois.
Angus Kerr, listed as 385 years old, a brakeman for Illinois Central, was killed while switching at Cullom today. He leaves a wife and three children. He had recently come from Ontario. An explosion at Creamer’s match factory in Schaffenburg Bavaria destroyed the building, killing fifteen women and girls and injuring seven others.
Closing quotations for December and January contracts on wheat corn oats pork lard ribs with prices listed. Drover's Journal quotas show cattle and hog receipts and price ranges for different classes, including Texans and sheep with ranges for natives western lambs and prices.
An advertisement listing G. A. Huenkemeier promises payment or reward, urging readers to search for details and visit a specified location or contact to claim the sum.
New York City and surrounding area endure the severest snow storm of the winter with strong winds reaching 48 miles per hour early, dropping five inches in Atlantic City. A fifty mile gale with rain and sleet toppled the Casino building while carpenters on site escaped unharmed.
A mob from Geddes murder country came to Paxton to lynch Hartman who was jailed. Sheriff Mason learned of the plot and moved the prisoner to Champaign for safety.
El Correo Militar reports demands for General Weyler s recall from Cuba and replacement by General Marin. Macias now commands troops and should succeed Marquis Ahumada as second in command while in the Canary Islands.
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight then Thursday rain and warmer southeast winds for Illinois. The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions across the region.
Havana dispatch reports Colonel Lara steering a three hour engagement near Oliver Hills in Placetas against insurgent groups led by Mayia and others. Insurgents were dislodged with 24 killed including five chiefs. Spanish forces list one captain and twelve privates wounded.
Sam Carter is back from Cripple Creek. Mies Kitty Timms of Kent visits Freeport. Emanuel Witter granted a divorce. Dr. J. H. Saucerman of Winslow on business. Bergman & Dorman take McCormick reaper agency. Superintendent Burton visits Dakota schools. Wm. Bennett of Ridott licensed to wed Stella Werkhiser of Orangeville. The Society of Women Workers meets Friday at 2:30. Weiss & Co display a 97 model bicycle for 35 dollars by Stover Bicycle Co. A concert and social dance planned at old Temperance hall Christmas afternoon with Gibler's orchestra. Margaret and Lon McNamara arrive from St. Paul. The Ladies of the Maccabees host a supper and dance Friday night. Y M C A secretary H. L. Sawyer and bride to reside on Walton avenue after Jan 1. Children of Chicago event noted. ceremony by Rev. J. G. Johnson. The Mothers and Daughters Council met at Mrs. J. Hoffman's. program included readings, poems, and talks on morality and training. A pall of concern over double standards and youth moral guidance is raised.
Freeport visitors report strong support for Congressman Hitt as a clean capable statesman fit for the U S Senate. He aims for an aggressive Chicago campaign with State Senator Aspinwall coordinating efforts and possible Tribune support noted as a sign of growing momentum.
Mrs. Keever led a discussion on modifying hereditary tendencies. The council praised the sessions as informative for mothers and daughters and encouraged wider participation. The group will not meet during the holidays. next gathering is January 5, 1897 at Mrs. Lena Loveland's home, 186 Galena Street.
One mile of extra choice evergreen for interior decorations or wreaths offered at a very low price. Special discounts available to churches and societies for large quantities. Also extra choice eastern holly at equally low prices. Kingsley’s Derr Store. 12 14dtf.
Notice states the store will remain open nights from tomorrow Thursday December 17 until December 24. William Walton signs the notice.
Wanted notice seeks a housekeeper for a residence at 76 Exchange Street between Union Street and St. Joseph's church. A reward or return policy applies for a pair of gold bowed spectacles left between the two intersections. Return to J. A. Niedermeyer at 12-16tt.
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