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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1898
Page
3
A narrator compares New England rivers with Western frontiers, noting the vast waters and endless fields. He remarks on the density of Western farms and towering cities, praising the West’s confidence in tackling major questions once thought beyond the East’s reach.
A string of witty exchanges and social quips mocks romance time value and public lectures. Characters include Lea Perrins Prof Widder and Meandering Mike with a running joke on time as money and political expansion.
A hotel guest praises the Rough Rider Regiment and its two colonels now governors. The tale of General Wood goes from obscure army surgeon earning 2400 yearly to brigadier general and provincial ruler. Roosevelt’s rise mirrors this luck, making both men emblematic of a modern Arabian Nights fortune.
The article traces President McKinley’s origins in Niles Ohio with Irish and Scotch ancestry, noting his early schooling and rise to teacher before joining the Civil War. It details his service from private to Captain and brevet Major in the 23d Ohio Infantry, staff roles with Hayes and Crook, and his postwar shift to law studies in Warren, Ohio.
The article traces William McKinley’s early life in Canton, noting his 1869 election as Stark County District Attorney, five-year tenure, marriage to Ida Saxton, and rising interest in petites affairs. It highlights 1876, Hayes influence, and McKinley securing the Republican nomination for Congress in a strong district.
The article argues the tariff issue remains unsettled despite McKinley era gains and Dingley duties. It notes new U S territories Porto Rico and Hawaii and Cuba relations may force tariff reconsideration, with Congress likely to tackle trade in coming sessions amid expanding foreign markets and revenue needs. It also reflects on church outreach to working people and suggests clergy engage labor and socialist groups to address grievances.
Miss Jane Addams told Chicago Methodist leaders that churches fail to reach city masses because they cling to rural style services. To compete with theaters and social groups, churches must add social recreations and tone to services while teaching morals without turning the church into a theater.
Dr L M Currier coroner of Stephenson county returns from a state coroners meeting where a new bill is proposed to amend coroner duties. The plan includes penalties for nonappearance at inquests, mandatory physician attendance, and county burial expense adjustments with a $5 record fee for justice of the peace inquests and a county coroner record filing requirement. A judiciary committee will push the measure through the legislature.
The Sixth Illinois volunteers plan a early next year reorganization with possible officer changes in disfavored companies after the Porto Rican campaign. Col. Foster remains in command and may keep the chaplain, Rev. Mr. Ferris. A new major will be elected, while Foster assigns the chaplain. Legislation aiding the Illinois National Guard is anticipated at the legislature’s coming session.
The breach of promise case of Mrs Mary Dollmeyer against Henry Lerche concluded with jurors deliberating Friday afternoon. Testimony showed Dollmeyer and Lerche considered engaged while neighbors described a close relationship. Defense rebuttal challenged postsettlement promises. A separate city damages suit over a fatal railing fall from October 23, 1897, is set for Monday as Sarah J ONeill seeks $5,000.
W A Merrifield is in Chicago C F Hildreth was at Lena today Mrs Skinner went to Chicago A R Niemen in Chicago on business Ald Fred Kruse in Chicago on business Rev Fr Kalvelage went to Rockford Earl Van Wie of Rockford was here yesterday Mrs Fred Smith of Mt Carroll was here yesterday Mrs J C Holmes and children are in Chicago on a visit Mrs E Perry Brown is assisting in Ford Son s jewelry store Mrs J W Dietrick and Mrs C E Cummings spent the day in Chicago Mrs C F Taggart went to Ridott today to attend the funeral of Miss Hunt A Bergman has returned home from business in Wisconsin Mrs Henry Mensenkamp has gone to Galena to spend the winter with her daughter Miss Ethel Brubaker will go to Raleigh N C to spend holidays with her father B F Brubaker who is in Seaboard Air Line employment Mrs J G Riley head trimmer in Joliet millinery store is here to spend the winter do her mother Mrs Samuel Derain Her nephew Edward Oberhart returned with her
Carcago closes Board of Trade quotes with May wheat at 6 64, corn 3 43, May oats 2 62 and pork at 9 40 per barrel. Union stock yards shows hogs at 27,000 steady to higher, light 3.15 to 3.874, mixed 3.25 to 3.45, heavy 3.20 to 3.45. cattle 200, steady. sheep 2,000, steady. Freeport Board of Trade letter from Schwartz, Dupes & Co. shows Wheat around 31th 6th, May oats 74, May corn 3 35, Oats Dec 26, Jan 30.40, May 31, and hogs at 9,000 with varied bid-ask quotes. further figures show cattle, hogs, and prices, with several entries truncated.
Ad claims Grain'O is a non stimulating grain drink suitable for nervous persons, young people, and children. It looks and tastes like coffee, nourishes and cheers without disturbing sleep. Available from grocers for 15 and 2bc per package.
The Ladies of the Maccabees draw large crowds with series of dances and entertainments in Freeport starting at Temperance hall and expanding to bigger venues. A drill led by Mrs. Fred Altenbern impressed attendees, followed by a Gibler orchestra dance and plans for a December 30 masquerade ball.
A full slate of church services is listed with times and pastors for Christian Science, German Methodist, Epworth League events, and Evangelical, Memorial Lutheran, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian, Embury Methodist, Free Methodist, Third Presbyterian, Trinity United Evangelical, Grace Church, First Methodist, Salvation Army, and a medical ad. Each entry notes Sunday school times and evening services, with invitations to all.
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