Timber from log to consumer cuts middlemen out
Company markets lumber with own timber supply and two saw mills. Lumber is stored under cover to prevent warping. Call to customers to visit and buy or not.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1899
Page
5
Philippine Campaign Updates from Zambales and Panay
Col Bell of the Thirty-sixth Infantry reports a clash near Alaminos in Zambales with 28 Filipinos killed wounded or captured and one American wounded. Other actions include a Thirty-fourth Infantry rout near Aristao New Vizcaya with 13 killed or wounded or captured, a Twenty-first Regiment engagement near Calamba with five rebels killed, and Panay fighting by Captain Brownell's company with heavy rebel losses. 125 head of cattle were captured. The Panay rebels who fled to Bomblen island surrendered to Panay garrison. Funeral of Lawton set for December 30 with remains to be embarked on the Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Bell
Thirty-sixth Infantry
Alaminos
Zambales
Thirty-fourth Infantry
Aristao
New Vizcaya
Twenty
Calamba
Dinatupijan
Panay
Brownell
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Saia
Bomblen Island
Lawton
Thomas
Local Man Hangs Self in Jail Cell
Chas H Fiedler of Chadwick Illinois hanged himself in his jail cell last night using a bed sheet rope. He had been jailed for failing to furnish bonds to keep the peace after threatening a widow in Chadwick. A patent rights man, he once lived in Freeport and moved to Chadwick in 1892 with many relatives between Freeport and Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carrot
Ill
Chas. H. Fiedler
Chadwick
Fiedler
Freeport
Warren
Ladysmith Engagement Wounds Include King and Wathen
In a Ladysmith clash on December 22 Major A C King Capt Wathen Oakes and Lieutenants Hulse and Fawcett were wounded. Nine NCOs and men were killed and ten wounded, per a December 24 dispatch from Pietermaritzburg. Boer suspicions of detection rise as Transvaalers vow to shoot any wavering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mopper River
Cape Colony
Funeral services for Dwight L. Moody in East Norturtonp
Funeral services were held today at the Congregational church for Dwight L. Moody before a large audience. Distinguished men longtime associated with Moody participated and Rev. C. I. Schofield officiated assisted by Rev. A. Torrey from Moody Biblical Institute Chicago. Burial followed at Round Tup cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Norturtonp
Mass
Dwight L. Moody
Congregational Church
Moody
C. I. Schofield
D. D
A. Torrey
Moody Biblical Institute
Chicago
Round Tup
Trial testimony links Molinux to poisoned package letters
In New York on December 26, handwriting expert Henry L. Tolman testified in the murder trial of Roland B. Molinux that he is convinced Molinux wrote the address on the poisoned package and the bogus Cornish and Barnett letters directed at Mrs. Katherine J. Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, N. Y
Roland B. Molinux
Katherine J. Adams
Henry L. Tolman
Molinux
Cornish
Illinois Education Report Highlights Attendance and Spending
The Illinois commissioner of education reports an average daily attendance of 729,227 in common schools and total enrollment of 989,163, with Illinois’ 18.72 percent of population in school. It details school property value, funding sources, per capita and per pupil expenditures, and counts of city systems, teachers, and higher education institutions across the state. The record notes 328 public high schools with 35,068 pupils, three public normal schools, nine private normals, and Illinois’ diverse higher education landscape including 31 institutions and several professional schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtaton
Commissioner of Education
Iinois
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Kansas
West Virginia
Utah
Iowa
Indiana
New England
Maine
Massachusetts
Tlinois
Llinois
Northwestern Iowa seeks branch extension amid railroad competition
Sioux City Iowa December 25. Northwestern Iowa and Southwestern South Dakota push Chicago and Northwestern to extend a Moville line toward Sioux City and Centerville. Bond aided Sioux City and Pacific faces congressional action as scrapers appear at Moville. An Iowa official hints “something is likely to drop soon” amid Illinois Central pressure to block or buy the Sioux City line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Sioux City
Iowa
South Dakota
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Movile
Centerville
S. C
Marvin Hughitt
Chicago and Northwestern
Boyer Valley
Northwestern
Hodge
Iowa Divison
Moville
Omaha
Pacific Road
John P Lovell Arms Company Signing Reported
Boston December 26 special report notes that the John P Lovell Arms Company signed today a new agreement or contract details withheld in this brief dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John P. Lovell Arms Company
Ridott United Brethren Church Holds Quarterly Meet
The Ridott charge United Brethren church will hold its first quarterly meeting next Saturday and Sunday at Ridott. A business session is set for Saturday afternoon, with preaching Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Communion will follow Sunday morning service, with Elder M. S. Bovey of Freeport assisting Pastor Rev. Wolfe. A full attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridott
United Brethren Church
M.S. Bovey
Freeport
Wolfe
Stephenson Lodge Schedules Thursday Degree Meetings
The Stephenson lodge will hold special Thursday night meetings for degree work and will receive petitions on Monday nights only. All Odd Fellows in the ery invited. Hall on Stephenson street will be lighted for the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Lodge
D. Hall
Stephenson Street
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Ends Claim Refund
Advertising blurb notes a money back refund if the medicine fails to cure with EK. W. Grove’s signature on each box and a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. W. Grove
Meeting Of The Teachers Illinois Association Convention Opens
The State Teachers association begins a three day session in Springfield at Representatives' hall with the State Beekeepers and State Horticultural society meetings also planned. Governor Tanner to give the welcome. Albert G. Lane to respond. Noted speakers include E Benjamin Andrews W F Rockleau Mrs Gertude Blackwelder Enoch A Gastman R G Young and Emma Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Association
Springfield
Sprinnertecy
Ill
State Teachers’ Association
Representatives’ Hall
State Beekeepers
State Horticultural Society
Tanner
Association
Albert G. Lane
Chicago
E. Benjamin Andrews
W. F. Rockleau
Gertrude Blackwelder
Enoch A. Gastman
Decatur
R. G. Young
Rock Island
Emma Bryan
Jackson County
Little colds warned by doctors and syrups
It warns that small colds can grow into serious illness and death. The ad promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup from Emmert and Burfell as a remedy and prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wood
Norway Pine
Emmert & Burfell
That Throbbing Headache Would Quickly Leave You
Advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as cure for sick and nervous headaches. It promises pure blood and strong nerves with easy dosing. Sold by Emmert Burrell druggists for 25 cents money back not offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
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