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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1899
Page
5
Lumber from the timber to the consumer eliminates middlemen margins and promises low prices and good grades. The company claims ownership of timber, operates two saw mills, keeps lumber under cover to prevent warping, and invites customers to visit or inquire.
Knorr and Hildreth advertise insurance loans and real estate services. They list desirable building lots across the city and claim a broad selection to suit exacting customers seeking residence property and investment opportunities.
Handsome and useful holiday items now on sale at Emmert and Burrells druggists 11 Stephenson street Freeport. Purses pocketbooks pocket knives razors sets scissors manicure and toilet sets mirrors cosmetics perfumes colognes toilet waters candies cameras and photographic supplies full stock. You will find just what you want at bargains.
A dramatic session on the New York Stock Exchange opened with anxiety and uncertainty, then steady trading gave way to heavy liquidation. Early buyers aimed to create a market to sell, leading to a broad stock decline of up to twenty points and a spike in money calls to 125 percent before banks injected $10,000 in loans and calls eased to 6 percent.
Washington report notes Senator Mason of Illinois reading petitions showing sympathy with the South African republics amid their war with Britain. Senator Tillman of South Carolina proposed a resolution aiming to consent to Filipino independence once a stable government is formed. Senator Thurston of Nebraska introduced the credentials of the newly appointed former Senator W V Allen.
New York December 18 Special The Produce Exchange Trust company has suspended payment pending examination of its books. A statement lists assets at 11 719 500 and liabilities at 11 639 600.
In Phoenix at the Opera House during Don Caesar a member of The Three Musketeers company fired on fellow actors as Paul Gilmore and David Halbert were wounded. Pistols fired real pellets hidden behind wads. stage lights failed and 4000 spectators caused a panic. Miss Ethel Crain of Freeport is in the cast.
In Tuscota Illinois on December 17 a mass meeting of Eastern Illinois farmers formed the Hays Grain and Coal company to ship grain directly. Over 150 farmers attended as concerns grew that grain dealers suppress prices. A five member committee was named to secure articles of incorporation and build a large elevator at Hays with shares set at 25 dollars.
New Manprip Missouri reports the river packet State of Kansas burned at the dock with cotton cargo. Loss estimated at $500000. Passengers escaped unharmed.
Call money loaned on the stock exchange at 125 percent on December 18 in New York New York.
The school board meets this evening at 7 16 to act on Miss Nonie Reardon resignation and appoint a successor. It is said Miss Welch is expected to fill the vacancy.
Keltner will install a new phone line from Pearl City to northern towns and Frank Zinnel will extend it to Lanark linking Stephenson and Daviess counties smaller towns.
The executive committee chose Cleveland as the site for the brotherhoods permanent home after considering several cities. The land and building are expected to cost 300000 dollars, with Cleveland offering sufficient advantages for the project.
The Freeport Shakespeare society will meet with Miss Henney this evening. Members should come prepared to pay all dues.
A Columbus club meeting is planned for Wednesday night with all members urged to attend.
Indiana growers in the lake region report profits from onions of 400 to 1000 dollars per acre amid strong demand. The December 17 dispatch notes a lively market for the crop, reflecting substantial earnings for northern Indiana farmers.
The L. W. A. club will meet this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Grattelo on Float street Holiday. Public schools of Freeport will close Thursday for the holiday vacation.
Mr and Mrs Henry Robkar announce the birth of a baby girl. Arthur Flachtemeier, a dental department student at the University of Pennsylvania, is visiting home for the holidays with his mother.
A reflective quote about following straight morals and curved manners, the dangers of cooled gratitude, and the social signal of giving a framed picture as a proposal. It notes the difficulty for a returned hero to win favor amid festive expectations and Santa Claus.
A 50 cent edition is offered for 17 cents at Pattison and Kryder's with Bellamy’s great story “Looking Back ward.” The sale lasts five days or while the supply lasts, through December 18.
The mild weather lingers but will turn cold before spring. We cut prices on piece goods with $33 suitings marked to $25. These bargains last only a few days. Joan S Hampster, the up to date merchant tailor.
The C M and St P Railway will sell tickets on December 23 24 25 30 31 and January 1 at one and one third fare for round trips to points within two hundred miles. Good returning until January 2 1900. 12 18dwtd.
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