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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
5
Our lumber is used by the best builders in town and country. We offer good grades thoroughly well-seasoned and protected under cover to avoid warping from rain and sun. Use our lumber if you are not already doing so.
Atlas issues checks for cash lumber purchases only. The note specifies that payments cover lumber trades strictly in cash transactions as recorded.
A vendor advertises a broad assortment of inexpensive books priced at 25 cents with children’s picture and linen books. Teachers’ Bibles are offered at about half price along with albums and prayer books.
Fine leather goods in cases and bags with mirrors hair brushes and combs. Aluminum and celluloid toilet sets in trays new. Perfumes and cut glass bottles. Manicure sets shaving items pocket knives and scissors. Guenther's candies 5c to 5.00. We aim to please in both quality and price.
The opening session of the Washington house included passage of several minor private bills and discussion of the International American bank incorporation. Senate privileges and elections committee discussed bribery charges against Senator Hanna and referred them for investigation. House members welcomed Col. Bryan. Rixey introduced a bill to admit Confederate as well as Union soldiers to government soldiers homes.
Maprin December 16. A semi official note warns that the American senate must ratify the peace treaty before it becomes effective. The government should delay ceding territory until the senate accepts the terms.
Dick Collier of Danville was hanged in the county jail this morning for the murder of Charles Freebryant at Rid ney in September last.
The presidential party arrived at 8 a.m. and traveled to Booker T. Washington's school where McKinley praised the Tuskegee Institute and its founder, urging students to pursue integrity and industry. The remarks were warmly received before the party left for Montgomery at 1 p.m.
In Mania on December 16 special dispatches report Admiral Dewey praising insurgents as friendly after visits by U S warships to island posts and inland missions by soldiers preaching peace. He says some leaders feigned resistance for favorable final terms and notes Germany has abandoned Philippine designs. He adds he is ready to hold the position against the whole earth after the Monitor arrived.
The American peace commissioners depart Havre tonight and will sail home on the St. Louis tomorrow. Agonillo, representing Aguinaldo, files a strong protest, praising Aguinaldo as the noble president of a Philippine republic and detailing earlier appeals by Capt. Wood and American consuls for recognition of Filipino nationhood.
A. R. Hendricks of Sterling paid a pleasant call at the office while G. D. Lamm, Ackley Iowa agricultural dealer and former Freeport resident, visited. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Friedley of the Brewster house return from six weeks in Boston Philadelphia Washington and other eastern cities. Mrs. James Baird is reported sick.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with possible light showers or snow flurries this afternoon and tonight. Brisk southerly winds accompany the unsettled conditions.
Rose King McCabe aged 52 born in County Cavan Ireland died at 11 this morning in the shoe factory addition home after a stroke and two subsequent strokes. Widow of James McCabe she came to Wisconsin 30 years ago then to this city 18 years ago. She leaves two sons James and John, daughter Mary, three sisters Mrs Chas Freeman New Jersey Mrs Thomas Donohue Iowa Miss Maggie King and brother Oliver Iowa. Funeral plans not yet set.
The Order of Mutual Protection elected officers: Past president Wm Waterstrandt, President Allen Janssen, Vice President Fred Edler, Financial secretary Henry Knauf, Recording secretary A. H. Issen hauer, Treasurer F. Shhumeyer, Guide Louis Klinger, Inside guard Fred Seims. Three new members admitted. Next meeting will elect trustees and delegates. Wm Ruble injured in yard accident. doctor Stealy attended.
The Illinois State Coroners' association organized at Sprinarisip with Harvey J. Bailey of Madison County named president and M. Mandelbaum, Cook County chief coroner, secretary. The group plans annual meetings and seeks full control of bodies until after inquest, with a bill drafted for the next legislature. Springfield chosen as permanent meeting place.
A note states that small children respond better to the pleasant Syrup of Figs than to gentler laxatives. It asserts the true remedy is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Calendar giveaways from Union Loan and Building Association lure patrons. Merchants anticipate a busy shopping day with a week left before Christmas. Skating rink and a Schulte and Siecke show window attract youths and families. Premium poultry show lists released for Blust's hall on Jan 27 under the Illinois Fanciers Association in Lanark. Mystic Shriners from Freeport travel in festive, cheerful numbers.
Martin Serf announces ongoing sale of Peach Blossom flour at 90 cents per sack with cash terms and a price guarantee equal to any flour on the market including Pillsbury's Best at 95 cents per sack. Sale continues until further notice.
Two tin types for ten cents offered at a World's Fair gallery located at the corner of Mechanic and Galena streets. The notice notes a ten cent deal and directs readers to visit the exhibit in town.
The Art Room has been refitted and placed under Mrs Donathen. The display showcases specimens from nearly every country, with a new complete line of sterling silver now in stock.
Excelsior Lodge of Masons and Busy Bee Lodge D of Rebekah elect officers tonight. Ili nois Central time card changes Sunday service removing Freeport to Rockford runs on Sundays. An East Freeport collision between an electric street car and a C M and St P switch engine caused minor damage.
Miss Emma Divan will speak again this evening at the Salvation Army barracks at 7 45. The service last evening proved to be a great battle and tonight it is expected victory shall be gained. All Christians are urged to engage in the fight and everyone is welcome to attend.
The motion picture program titled Songs and Travels opens tonight at the Y M C A under the Ladies' Aid society of Embury church. Admission is 15 and 25 cents with reserved seats 35 cents at Pattison and Kryder's.
The Bryan's Comedians presented Mabel Heath at the Germania opera house to a large pleased crowd last night. Tonight Hot Time is announced with a matinee tomorrow afternoon and an evening show concluding the company's successful Freeport engagement.
A meeting of the committees arranging the state German Catholic societies convention scheduled for next spring yielded no action. Secretary N P Miller will visit Sunday to offer suggestions, after which the committees will plan with clearer guidance.
Pillsbury's Best Flour claims to bake whiter, better bread than any other four manufactured. Wholesale agents listed as C. Hitt & Sons. Ask your grocer for Pillsbury.
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