20 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1898
Page
1
An advertisement exalts Our Lumber as the best choice for builders in town and country. It claims good grades are well seasoned and protected under cover to prevent warping from rain and sun. The copy urges use if not already purchased, implying Ranatophory lumber quality.
Wilbur Lumber Co Office on Exchange Bt near Brewater Jones announces Atlas checks on cash lumber purchases only. W. M. Sanford is manager. TacErkonn No. 7.
Fine leather goods in cases bags purses card cases and toilet sets with mirror hair brush and comb. Aluminum and celluloid sets plus perfumes in cut glass and plain bottles. Manicure sets shaving gear and pocket knives complete range. Guenther's candies at 5c to 5.00. We aim to please in both quality and price.
The president and Mrs. McKinley returned to the White House after a southern trip, with cabinet members heading home. The trip boosted north south goodwill, though remarks about Confederate dead altered the tone. Senate debated territory purchases and wrecked vessel registry. adjournment set to Jan 4. House acted on army navy deficit bill and agricultural appropriation. Hull bill backed to expand regular army to 100000. Bliss may resign. cabinet replacement expected soon.
A London dispatch reports a powder magazine at a Chinese camp in Hang Chow exploded, leveling a square mile of houses. It is estimated 3,000 soldiers were killed, including the general commanding the forces. The American and French missions are said to be damaged but with no American fatalities.
President McKinley and Gen. Wheeler paused in Coracara eight C at 10 o'clock last night. The brief visit followed numerous calls and a short address noting the stop was unplanned but welcome. On departure, the two leaders shook hands with hundreds in a city famed for its early secession convention.
Kansas City delegates meet to revise the constitution. The per capita tax on union members rises from three quarters of a cent to five cents per member each month, affecting organized workers nationwide. The session focused on financial and organizational reforms.
Dec 19 report notes butter held firm at 20 cents per pound, 47 tubs sold of 227 offered at 2 1/2 cents. Butter last week 20c, year ago 21 1/2c. Next board meeting scheduled for Saturday afternoon west.
A Cape Haitian dispatch says a rumor claims Dominican president Heureaux was assassinated at a private Christmas service. Washington reports via Minister Powell that there is no truth to the claim of an assassination.
Ad vices from Nassau N P M state the Maria Teresa is broken in two and rapidly going to pieces. An auction of the balance of stock and fixtures will start December 27 at 1 o'clock, conducted by Brozaxker, the Candy Man. Also noted are prices for California prunes at Burrell's.
Harrison Barnes longtime Shannon resident and Carroll County leader dies at his home after months of illness from diabetes. native of Maryland age 44, farmer, lawyer, journalist, Republican organizer, former Shannon Express owner editor and Florence township farm holder. Survived by wife Miss Shiley, parents Jefferson and family, two brothers. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm with Rev Fouke and Masonic fraternal rites.
Special weather bulletin for Illinois reports tonight and Wednesday as partly cloudy with southerly winds increasing. Forecast covers the next twenty four hours with looming changes expected later today and tomorrow.
Miss McCabe opens a Brewster house office for typewriting. Mr and Mrs Chas H Chapman arrive from Michigan for the holidays and display pride in a Michigan home and fruit farm. County Clerk Held grants marriage licenses to C A Ermold of Buckeye and Carrie Lanker of Oneco. Elias C Cain of Adeline and Elizabeth Klever of Ridott. Chas Russian of Waddams and Ida M Barkhart of Waddams. Nelson Strong and wife travel to Dixon for the funeral of Henry K Strong, a longtime Dixon resident and father of eight.
Warning to parents not to let children eat impure and stale candy during holidays or at any time. Seller claims to offer only pure candy at affordable prices. Burrell's offers new canned fruits and vegetables and a fine line of dried fruits at pleasing prices.
Fresh pure and cheap holiday stock at Harpster's post office block offers a largest line of fancy rockers Wa Koenic 316 Select Queen Olives and fine pickles for Christmas dinners Burrell's handles the stock 12-20d1w.
An advertisement touts Pillsbury's Best Flour for lighter, whiter bread and superior quality. Wholesale agents C. Hitt & Son urge grocers to stock it. Also promotes Burrell's for Christmas supplies including cranberries apples boiled cider pumpkins seedless raisins and spices.
New York officials announce grip is contagious and should be treated as other contagious diseases. Physicians may be required to report cases, with sanitary measures and possible isolation. Dr George F Shrdady warns thousands of current cases and blames filthy streets and refuse for spread.
Emmert & Burrell announce they hold the Dr King New Discovery agency for consumption coughs and colds. The remedy claims to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat chest and lung affections. Trial bottles free or 500 cents and 1 00. Guaranteed to cure or money back. Also advertises fresh Christmas candy with quick sale due to lease expiring January 1. Bruzaker the Candy Man 12-IBdwlw
Holiday excursion tickets will be sold at all stations on major lines including Chicago Western, C S P, M O, S P, B F E M M RR to all points within 200 miles of selling station and on the Union Pacific Railroad. Valid December 24 26 381 1898 and January 1 2 1899 good until January 4 1899. Apply to agents for full particulars.
Tin type studio debuting at the World’s Fair presents two tin types for 10 cents each. Located at the corner of Mechanic and Galena, the exhibit invites visitors to view old-time portraits in a compact gallery setting.
We are importers offering a broad range of table china and art pottery from many countries. We have recently added a complete line of sterling silver products, all new to our stock.
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