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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
5
An ad explains direct timber ownership from which lumber is cut to minimize margins and lower prices. It notes two saw mills processing logs into lumber quickly for many customers, keeping lumber under cover to prevent warping. The seller invites interested buyers to visit or inquire.
Reports from London and Pretoria describe a severe Boer victory with British casualties totaling 963 including 70 officers. Modder River dispatch notes great British losses and vast Boer horse losses. field described as a sad slaughter. London cabinet meeting convened to address the war crisis.
Major March of the 383d Infantry abandoned the pursuit and reached Bagden in the Grand Cordillera where food is scarce and travel nearly impossible. He learned from couriers and prisoners that Aguinaldo left Bontoc with three women and two wounded soldiers three days earlier, heading south toward Bayambong where he may meet the Americans.
In Washington on December 16 Special. Republican National committee members met President McKinley at the White House. No speeches. they exchanged greetings then returned to the hotel to resume sessions. Also reporters note legal arguments begin on Quay seat by Pennsylvania governor. Sulzer proposed resolution protests Britain's conduct of war and authorizes steps to enforce war laws and seek honorable peace.
Special report notes bank loans at 1 995 000 and deposits near 2 848 000 with other liabilities. Promoted McCormick Harvest: E M Dimon to England. successor Charley Marker. Also bible day at First Baptist with Rev F A Case and 7 30 lecture for youths. Jury verdict in Biesemeier v Poly awards 222. court adjourns to Monday. divorce granted to FRank F E Risshel.
Word from Beloit Wisconsin reports the death of John Ruble a renowned trapping shot. He was widely known across the country and had many friends in Freeport and took part in numerous shooting tournaments here.
The skating rink at Taylor's park is now open to the public and will operate day and evening. Good skating on the river is reported, though weather has not been consistently cold enough to guarantee absolute ice safety.
Dr Stealy visited Lanark this afternoon in a brief local report noting his presence and activity in the town during the day.
George Ruston returns home from Chicago while W. Dawson travels to Warren this morning. G W Wright comes back from Sinsinawa Mound. William Brown and son Jos head to Red Oak. Mr and Mrs H D Bentley ride to Chicago. Mr and Mrs J R Leigh travel to Port Orange Florida for winter. Will Widner and son and George Fatherby visit from Lincoln Nebraska. Emma Davis and mother go to Chicago for Sunday. J W Laden returns to Detroit after a city visit. Mrs Emma Emerson returns from Chicago. Frank Bass tours the road and spends Sunday here. Mrs J W Dietrich goes to Chicago and will join her husband in Omaha after New Year. Mr and Mrs F O Keene and daughter Katherine plan to spend winter in Portland Maine. Mr and Mrs Richard G Trotter, just married, visit from Chicago as he recalls El Caney battle service.
A string of illness touches families including Mrs Chas Siegmeier Dr Allen Mrs W H Brown and Bertha Washburn. Typhoid, rheumatism and scarlet fever affect children and adults. Ice harvest expected to start after new year with river ice four inches thick. Winn Arv's Racket Store advertises 12-15dwlw sale on dolls toys and more with 10c refund offer. A W Ford & Son Jewelers promotes diamonds watches and silver novelties.
Minor items note the Prohibition club gathering Monday night and Swarts Fleck store aquarium filled with goldfish and moss attracting attention. The Christmas novena starts 7:30 pm at St Marys church and runs nightly to Christmas. An umbrella from Simcox blacksmith shop was taken. owner requests return. Rev F A Case of Princeton to lecture at Baptist church tomorrow, then preach at 10:30 am on The Wonders of the Word. Supreme court in Springfield heard Swisher v Illinois Central Railroad. rehearing denied, opinion modified. Ensign Young of the Chicago Salvation Army to lead special meetings nightly through Thursday. all welcome.
Advertising copy promotes a laxative and quinine remedy to cure la grippe in two days, with a refund if it fails and E W Graves signature on each box. Price set at 26 cents. Also notes a Christmas gift Wernicke elastic book case advertised by C M Dowaruen in another column.
Go to Winslow & Co for a fine line of gentlemen's slippers priced from 46 cents to 3 dollars per pair. Ladies slippers start at 25 cents and up. Boys, Misses, and children's slippers are very cheap. Aimed as Christmas gifts with inviting prices.
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