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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1898
Page
3
A vintage ad claims Our Lumber is used for all purposes by the best builders in town. It urges readers to choose its site for satisfactory lumber grades, sold under cover to protect against rain and sun, promising durability and protection from warping.
A brief trade note emphasizes offering strong value for customers seeking quality and affordability. The message highlights competitive pricing paired with dependable service to attract shoppers and build loyalty.
Special report notes Don Matias Romero former Mexican ambassador to the United States died in Washington at 62. He was a leading figure among diplomats, born February 4 in Oaxaca. After an appendectomy, a fever led to death at 4:10. The funeral is expected at St Matthew’s Catholic Church on Sunday.
Earl Herring, a Springfield Company C trumpeter on riot duty, died when his rifle discharged while he sheltered from a storm in an old coal shed east of Pana. The incident adds another casualty to the strike era. The union miners’ war for a state wage scale continues, with today’s report noting $1,500 aid from the state organization.
In Havana a patriotic committee of 150 Cuban leaders decided to yield to General Brooke and General Ludlow’s wishes and suspend the six days of celebrations. They approved a manifesto on Ludlow’s reply, while pledging to quell excitement among Cuban soldiers and residents to avoid violence. The piece notes intense feeling but expects calm with military oversight.
Maprio Dee reports the cabinet has agreed to provide additional funds to Cuba for repatriation of Spanish troops remaining there. The government also says prospects for releasing Spanish prisoners in the Philippines are very discouraging.
Milwaukes December 30. Special A fire destroyed the dry kiln of the John Schroeder Lumber Co causing about 70000 dollars in loss The planing mill also burned with an estimated loss of 50000 dollars Hone’s coal sheds sustained damage to the extent of 10000 dollars all figures are preliminary and subject to verification
The ministry of the colonies denies reports that Dreyfus has left Cayenne for France and says only the Court of Cassation can decide on his return. The statement clarifies the legal route and rejects sensational claims about his departure.
The forecast notes a very cold night with a cool wave and colder conditions. Saturday and Sunday are expected to be fair with continued cold, brisk northwest winds in eastern and central portions.
New York December 30. Special. Poultney reports Bigelow has just returned from the Philippines and is dangerously ill from dysentery contracted in the Far East.
George Ingram Bennett, a pioneer architect of St. Louis, has died at age 84 in the city. The obituary notes his long career and lasting impact on local architecture.
At eight this morning the thermometer showed 28 below zero in Superior Wisconsin. A record low of 34 below for the night is reported, marking the coldest spell of the winter.
Items from the area include the industrial school not meeting tomorrow and a general note that lumber and coal yards will close on Monday. Sheriff Fox transferred a youth to the Pontiac reform school today, while Heyer and Schelp advertise dental services. A Memorial Lutheran church program is promised tonight and a rockford marriage license was issued for Frank S. Kragenburg and Hilke L. Pookes. Tax collectors prepare to accept parcels and the Shiloh Reformed Ladies Aid plans a basket social Tuesday. Mrs. E. M. King cut her wrist. Dr. Torey treated the injury. The Black Hills district backed the suffrage amendment by 522 votes. Modern Woodmen members can obtain free installation tickets from H. J. Muler. Services are announced for the People’s church and Knights of the Globe hall next Sunday. Memorial Lutheran cantata repeats tonight with tableaux. admission 10 cents. A watch night service is set for Free Methodist church tomorrow at 8:30 with Rev. J. F. Hill assisting. Everyone is welcome.
Frank Pierrepont Graves is newly instituted president of the University of Washington in Seattle. Born in 1869 in Brooklyn, he studied at Columbia, taught Greek, led Tufte College, and became president of the University of Wyoming in 1896. He has written three Greek books and married Helen Hope Wadsworth in 1895. Also notes Syrup of Figs as a laxative remedy and Rocky Mountain Tea claims.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a quarrel and dream language with disruptions. The readable portion references a hammer and forge and the idea of speaking tongue. No clear persons places or events are identifiable from the fragment.
An old newspaper ad touts a salt rheum fever sore and skin eruption cure claiming guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. It offers a 25 cent box sold by Emmert & Burre for various skin conditions and piles.
Fragmentary notice lists sale of crackers and biscuits by the pound at Burrell's located at 110 Stephenson Street. Readable text emphasizes fresh stock and retail pricing context.
Local trade notice promotes a can of choice vegetables and fruits at Burrell's 110 Stephenson Street with appealing pricing, inviting shoppers to visit for quality canned goods.
An old newspaper ad fragment promotes wholesale cut glass and sterling silver novelties at sale prices. It mentions Bergen and Sweet & Co offering discounted items, plus ham and bacon products from Burrell in a brief retail context.
Pockey knives razors scissors carvers knives and forks spoons etc offered. Entire wheat flour at Burrells 110 Stephenson St. 29dwiw
Mrs A C Thomas advertises hair work in all branches at 255 Galena Street. The notice references services available and invites inquiries or appointments.
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