23 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1898
Page
1
The notice touts OUR LUMBER as suitable for all purposes and trusted by top builders in town and country. It promises good grades, thorough seasoning, undercover protection, and defense against warping from rain and sun to ensure lasting durability.
YaHmPHONE No 7 YaLmP. We give Atlas checks on cash lumber purchases only.
Wide assortment of holiday goods including leather cases bags purses card cases toilet sets in trays new perfumes cut glass bottles and automizers up to 3. A large stock of mirrors gloves handkerchief and necktie cases manicure sets shaving kits pocket knives shears and scissor sets. Guenther's candies in boxes from 5c to 5.00. We aim to please in both quality and price.
White House visitors Senators Cullom and Mason and Representatives Hitt and Cannon of Illinois sparked chatter that Congressman Hitt may be chosen for a diplomatic post. Substantiation is lacking but speculation grows that Hitt could be named ambassador to Russia or Britain, though Hitt himself would not seek St Petersburg.
Senator Cullom believes a successor to Judge Grosscup will not be chosen soon while candidates remain active. Illinois lawmakers expect Grosscup to be promoted to the seat left by Judge Showalter. Congressman Cannon urged the president for Judge Dorrance Dibell of Joliet, and Representative Hitt backs William Spensley of Galena. Senator Mason left for New York before White House talks. Special from Washington notes Gen. O O Howard testified to war inquiry about camp conditions, beer influx, flies, and odors at Camps Tampa Mobile and Camp Thomas. Havana notes President McKinley.
Governor Tanner announces appointments in the Ninth Illinois volunteers naming Robert E. Hickman to captain Company F and Simon Moore as first lieutenant Company F. An election is set for Moline on January 6 to elect a major for the Sixth Infantry and January 3 to elect a captain for Company A Fifth Infantry.
Creverano December 23 Special Judge Cissette sustains demurrer to indictments against ex-Mayon F. BE Magowan, Mrs Magowan and Mrs Wynn. Court orders discharge finding it is not a crime in Ohio for a mother to steal her own child.
Maprio dispatch reports Aguinald cabled the government that he will shortly release the Spanish prisoners held by the insurgents. The minister of colonies announced that orders for payment of Cuban mortgage bonds coupons have been issued.
The cruiser New York arrived from Havana carrying Admiral Sampson who says he returned home to attend his daughter's wedding on January 4 at Glen Ridge New Jersey.
Chicago December 28. Special forecast says tonight will be colder with fair Sunday. Brisk westerly winds.
Testimony links Standard Oil workers to burning of books and records. Wm Moran, a car repairer, testified that on November 19 he and four men moved sixteen boxes of books weighing about 200 pounds from the car shops to the general office, then to the warehouse. The next Monday he and another man moved boxes to the river pump house and burned their contents, unaware if they matched Saturday’s boxes. Moran noted knowledge of prior burns but said no one spoke of secrecy.
The preliminary Nicaragua canal commission report is finished and will detail construction plans and provide a conservative total cost estimate of 136,000,000 dollars.
Boston December 23 Special The annual report of the American board of foreign missions shows a total receipt of 671 717. Jr Thornton will be at T H Hollister s with the largest stock of diamonds watches and fine jewelry that was ever shown in Freeport.
A special musical program will be rendered by the Trinity Church choir Sunday evening. The twelve-voice program includes Sing, O Sing and Sing Unto the Lord with several new hymns. Performers listed include McPhail Rosecrans Harkias Ashford and Gabriel with titles Crow n Him and Behold I Bring You Good Tidings.
A jury verdict siding with the city and the Franz estate ends the long McNeill versus city and Franz estate damage case. Charles Lohr versus Martin Ritzman proceeds in circuit court with Judge Cronkrite for Lohr and Eckert and McDonald for Ritzman. A Melrose apartment fire destroyed Mrs. A B Nichols’s personal property. Presiding Elder Messerschmidt to preach at Salem church. quarterly conference business meeting follows service. Wm Vail underwent limb surgery performed by Drs Caldwell Firestone and Burns.
A compact tag from Harpster in the post office block warns against impure stale candy and offers pure candy at affordable prices. Also ad for California prunes at Burrell's at five cents per pound.
In the post office block Harpster's offers a fresh pure cheap candy line for the holiday trade. The stock includes 12 20d1w Fancy rockers and the shop touts the greatest candy selection in the city under Wx Koenic.
Shoppers flock to merchants as Christmas approaches with bargain hunts and deals. Despite some imperfect stock, stores hope for a strong finish to the week as buyers seek gifts and last minute purchases before the holiday.
Special in glass Bergen wholesale prices and designs from Sweet & Co. 12-23diw. Include wholesale glass and sterling silver novelties offered at fifty percent of regular price.
Sale of tickets for Prof Tildens Dancing School remains open another week. Class Friday night at 8 o clock with private lessons by appointment. Also offers discounts to clubs and cheap rates. Local ads list pocket knives razors and kitchenware at Burrells and furniture at rock bottom prices from Weiss Co and Wm Koenta.
Local importers specialize in tableware and art pottery catering to restaurants, hotels, and collectors. They stock porcelain dinner sets, teaware, and decorative pieces from European and Asian makers, offering wholesale terms and showroom viewings.
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