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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1899
Page
5
Pension of Two Thousand a Year for Lawton's Widow
In Washington the House debated a bill by Landis Indiana to grant Lawton's widow a $2000 yearly pension. Senate proposals followed with a parallel pension bill. The Senate adjourned to January 3 and the House to January 4. The president sent condolences to General Lawton's bereaved widow and cabled General Otis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Washmaton
House Landis
Indiana
House
Hoar
Fairbanks
Senate
Otis
Rumors of Bank of Russia Loan to Bank of England
Paris reports a rumor that the Bank of Russia advanced the Bank of England forty million dollars. London notes a casualty update from Colenso showing 137 non commissioned officers and men killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bank of Russia
Bank of England
London
Battle of
Colenso
Blunder in Methodists Discipline Sparks Lynn Cleric Speech
The Rev Charles E Davis of First Church Lynn Mass denounces church discipline barring theater card playing and dancing. He urges focusing on core principles not prohibiting entertainment and calls for enough votes at the next general conference to erase a 28 year old rule that keeps young Christians from the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Charles E. Davis
First Church
Lynn
Methodist Social Union
Methodist Church
Trappers Score Big Musk Rat Haul in McHenry County
In Enew Illinois on December 19, McHenry County trappers led by Fred Kampfer and John Allen report six weeks of work yielding 1,600 muskrats and numerous mink and other fur bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enew
Ill
McHenry County
Fred Kampfer
John Allen
Lincoln township resident Mrs Brantner dies at home
Mrs. Michael Brantner died last night at her Lincoln township home. A pioneer of Ogle County, she settled in the area in 1840, aged about 60 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Lincoln Township
Michael Brantner
Brantner
Ogle County
AFL retains officers and picks Louisville for next convention
The American Federation of Labor unanimously re elected its officers while selecting Louisville as the site for the next convention. In Paris planners presented the Franco American commercial treaty with a bill to make it operative in the chamber of deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derroit
American Federation of Labor
Louisville
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
General Leonard Wood Arrives as New Governor General
Gen Leonard Wood arrived in Havana this morning as the new governor general and was greeted with salutes. The formal welcome underscores his post and the start of his leadership in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Leonard Wood
New Parish for Father Solon Appointed
De Kalb archbishop appoints Rev. J. A. Solon of East Dubuque as priest of the parish ab De Kalb. This change announced from De Kats Illinois dated December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Solon
de Kats
Ill
J. A. Solon
East Dubuque
Ab de Kalb
Weather Outlook for Cxroaco and Town-Fair
Special forecast for December 20 reports rain possible tonight with moderate temperatures. Clouds may linger into Thursday with continued mild conditions and light winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois and
Minor items and town notes from Florence day
A sparse Florence roundup reports Di Peck wad on professional business and Rupunel as clerk at Gatchel's bargain store. The National Union postponed its election and United Brethren school children are asked to meet at the church for practice at 7 30. A large town crowd and strong holiday trade raise hopes for a record Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
di Peck
Florence
Mise Rupunel
Anes
L. M. Gatchel
National Union
United Brethren School
Fire at Lincoln Avenue destroys curtains and sofa
A fire last evening at the home of C. K. Swartz on Lincoln Avenue started when a family member stepped on a match and ignited a curtain. The blaze destroyed a pair of curtains and a sofa before firefighters stopped it. Swartz is foreman at the Stover plant foundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln‘ Ave
C. K. Swartz
Lincoln Ave
Swartz
Stover
Local Social Notes Highlight J E Tuckett Visit
J E Tuckett returns from a business trip and Mrs J E Tuckett hosts Miss Mary Thomas of Lacon. H R Nelson and son C L Nelson visit from Lena while Mrs George Ward of Shannon travels to town. Mr and Mrs Charles J Stine of New York City, famed stage figures, guest of Eli Oottinger and family. Mrs Thomas, a noted musician, seen among friends who recall her prior Freeport visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Nelson and Son
C. L. Nelson
Lena
George Ward
Shannon
Charles J. Stine
New York City
Eli Oottinger
Mary Thomas
Lacon
J. E. Tuckett
Winslow Couple Wed at 10 O'clock in Justice Goddard Office
Alfred Lathrop and Cora Hunter, both of Winslow, were married this morning at 10 o clock by Justice Goddard at his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lathrop
Cora Hunter
Winslow
Juste Goddard
Dick Yates Campaign Visit Slated At County Club
Dick Yates will appear at the county club rooms from 1 55 to 4 40 in the afternoon to meet Republicans as part of his gubernatorial campaign effort hoping for calls from party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Yates
Writley
Local Census Listings Include Several Monroe Residents
The record lists individuals such as Paul Vatter and Amelia Efford of Monroe, Alfred Lathrop of Winslow, Cora Hunter of Winslow, and J S Brough of Marshalltown with ages or codes, along with Elizabeth Clay of Marshaltown. The fragment outlines names and towns in a civic listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Vatter
Monroe
Amelia Efford
Alfred Lathrop
Winslow
Cora Hunter
J.s.brough
Marshaltown
Elizabeth Clay
Cure Cold in One Day Ad With Laxative Offer
An antique ad promotes Cure Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It offers a refund if it fails and features a signature line claiming E. W. Grove’s endorsement. Box price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Christmas Flowers at Harpster's Store
A downtown store offers a reduced sale on Roses Carnations Palms Ferns and Holly Wreathing. Flowers will be scarce so customers should order early. John Bauscher Jr advertises Greenhouse and Telephone 302.
Fashionable Neckwear and Apparel at Everyday Prices
A vintage ad listing neckwear azylea and various qualities from 25c to 2.00, Howse jackets and bath robes 5.00 to 10.00, muffiera patterns up to 0.25, cardigans and sweaters 1.00 to 3.50, gloves and mittens 0.25 to 5.00, cotton umbrellas 0.50 to, shirts 0.50 to 1.50, jewelry cuff buttons tie pins and studs, handkerchiefs 0.25 to 1.00, hose 0.10 each, suspenders 0.10 to 1.00, and a full range of fur coats garments and suits for everyday wear.
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England
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Lee County
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Lee County Board of Supervisors
E. Brush
Chicago
Hiorn, Ill
H. P. Wright
University of Chicago
Immanuel Baptist Church of
Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Harden & Tice Distributors
T. H. Hollister
the Reliable Jeweler
Stephenson Streat
Breeport
C. H. Little & Co
Santa Claus
Leeeeal
Jery Meterst
Toy
the Jolly Pathfinders
Jolly Pathfinders
Grand Opera
Joan Deeruart
Locust St
Iphotos
Jenks Bros
Stephenson St
Walton
Brangh
New York
St. Louis
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All Grocers
Frank D. Crenshaw
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Oxford
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Wm. Walton
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