29 Dec 1888
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1888
Page
1
The Freeport Daily Journal reprints market tallies for Armour & Co Chicago and large cattle hog and sheep totals. It discusses West Virginia election hopes, Alabama voters, postmaster general prospects Col Clark Carr, and Queen Victoria’s parliamentary prorogation. It criticizes Democratic sympathy for traitors and predicts Loyalist flags’ fate under Cleveland era politics.
Bauereisen a former Bayington and Quincy Railroad engineer accused of conspiring to injure railroad property with dynamite was found guilty in the Kane County Geneva circuit court and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers faced criticism for the individual conduct involved.
The article argues that a few individuals harmed railroad property during a strike but assigns collective blame to all workers involved. It notes one conviction and penalties, while claiming most strikers did not intend crime. It cautions workers to weigh costs before quitting and warns strikes are not the sole or best remedy.
From Rockford Gazette comes word of sudden tragedy as Supt Russell and wife endure the death of their infant Julia and critical illness of their two older children. The report notes the family’s prior recovery from diphtheria and the community’s heartfelt sympathy.
Freeport Lodge M A elected officers led by Past President Robert Landgraf as President and J N Rotunda as Treasurer. Grand Lodge representative Robt Lanigrat. Amarivy Modern Woodmen named V D George Waldorf W A James McQoal Banker John Urtert. Encampment No 100 I O O P chose Wa F Huebner S W F 1 Dittman J W Fred Drener and Jacob Kereh Lreas Jacob Molter Scribe H Kirchhofer. Installation set for second Friday in January.
The Rockford Star reports horsemen plan to form a driving park association buying land for a half mile track with a baseball diamond center. They want Spring races after the Elgin meeting and to bring about one hundred barges to Rockford. A stock company with 26000 capital is proposed and locals hope for a firm, well located venture.
Some youths discuss adopting the old New Year calling custom next Tuesday. Many will visit intimate friends if the practice spreads, though it is unclear whether others will announce open house or provide a guide by listing their names for callers.
An advertisement urges readers to avoid ordinary pills for illnesses of the liver and bowels and to use Mites Pills as the safest option. Samples are offered free at Swarts Bros.
Catalog highlights albums pictures traines books pocket harves and fancy articles aimed at the holiday trade. Moonr. & Gers present a broad assortment with numerous gift ideas and collectible items for shoppers.
Local notices from Foreston and surrounding towns report social visits, lodge events, and New Year plans. Names include Dr Clarence Leigh, Miss Tobias, Miss Sneger, and Miss Knopf. Events mention a Ladies Society election, a candy pull, theater praise for Mr Verner, and a proposed regional railroad.
A gospel meeting for Amen in the Y M C A is set for tomorrow afternoon with Mr David Bokhof in charge on the topic New Things for the New Year. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y M C A held a meeting this afternoon and may announce a public reception at the Yo Moc A on New Years Day.
The Chicago Madison and Northern will become the Wisconsin Branch of the Illinois Central at year start. Freeport appears poised to gain new rail links with plans for the Danville Chicago North Western line and a Northwestern extension toward Galena. Conductors Frank Strickland and Fred Statson resign, with Statson taking rest after illness. Local church notices list services at multiple congregations, and a long list of undelivered letters is printed for Freeport.
A local notice reports Freeport city cemetery interments in 1898 totaled 128, with Irish and German Catholic cemeteries adding to 155 for all city burials. Monthly lists give death dates, names, ages, and causes, showing many infants and elderly in a year of higher mortality.
The Winds State Teacher s Association has been in session this week at Springfield. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: State Teachers Association President Dr 8 1 Peabody Champaign Secretary Miss Lytle Kent Jacksonville Treasurer C 0 Scudder Pekin Executive Committee E O Latham Danville Flora Pennell Normal J N Collins Springfield and a vice president from each Congressional district. High School section President Prof Charles A Smith Rockford Secretary Miss Flora Penneli Bloomingtion Principal Section President MM Moore Champaign Vice President W Coyllan Clinton Secretary Nias Clara Evman Decatur Executive Committee David Falmien Carrollton J W Henninger Charleston A Bay lis Sterling. The association then adjourned.
A mammoth store on Galena St and Galena Ave offers startling bargains in holiday goods and a wide assortment of furniture. The ad claims superior quantity and quality, urging shoppers to visit before buying elsewhere.
Chamberlain & Co of Des Moines Iowa began manufacturing four cough remedy boasting prompt reliable relief for coughs colds and croup. They now sell over a hundred thousand bottles yearly and claim it to be the best made. For sale by Emmert Burrell.
An advertisement extols Beggs blood purifier and Beggs cherry cough syrup as superior world renowned remedies. It attacks cheap medicines peddled by others and guarantees satisfaction with price parity, noting a refund if the product fails to work. The ad also promotes “Ooze” men’s slippers and local merchants Emmert and Burrell and C. Boxner & Son.
Remarkable claims claim Dr Miles Restorative Nervine cures nervous diseases including headaches insomnia and heart issues. Advertisement notes improved brain function and freedom from worry with trial bottles offered by Swarts Bros druggists. Ends with assurance it contains no opium or morphine.
A vintage ad proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers rashes and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee for satisfaction. It notes nine cents per box and lists Emmert and Burrell as sellers.
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