31 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1898
Page
1
A fragmented ad touts lumber as the best on the market. It stresses grades, all season durability, and protection from rain and sun to prevent warping. The copy hints at professional use and superior standards without specific brands or dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes list Wilbur Lumber Co with office on Exchange Street near a Brewater house and manager W M Sanford. Mentions Taumeronn No 7 and payments or checks related to lumber, with garbled terms and quantities.
Fine leather goods including cases bags spurses card cases toilet sets mirrors and perfume automizers new stock from 25c to 3 dollars. Also gloves handkerchief and necktie cases manicure sets pocket knives scissors shaving sets and powders and soaps offered with emphasis on quality and value.
San Francisco December 31 Mrs Botkin's lawyers refuse to accept the jury verdict of guilty in the murder case and will push for a new trial or possible reversal. After arriving at the ranch county jail she sobbed and shrieked in distress. Initial ballots reportedly showed ten votes for hanging and two for life imprisonment.
Washington Dec 81 funeral services for Senator Morrill were held in the senate chamber at noon in the presence of a distinguished assemblage including the president, vice president, cabinet, judges, senators, representatives, diplomats and military officers. Rev E Bradford Leavitt led the service with Psalms and a grand tribute praising Morrill’s public service and home life.
Paris reports that Joseph Vacher the French Jack the Ripper was guillotined at Bourghan Bresse this morning. The 29 year old condemned at the Ain October assizes protested his innocence and feigned insanity to the end. He had murdered four boys six women and girls and one elderly widow, often attacking victims tending herd.
An Ishpeming special reports nine Finnish trimmers were ascending in the Lake Superior mine shaft when the cage hit an obstruction, causing six to fall 500 feet to the bottom and die instantly. Three survivors clung to the cage and were only slightly injured.
Fire in Sterling Ill destroyed the Masonic Temple early today with losses topping $38,000. The total includes $11,000 on the building $8,000 on Masonic paraphernalia $800 on Sterling club furnishings and $14,000 on C E Windom’s fur and undertaking stock and fixtures. Insurance covers $7,500 on building $3,300 on Masonic property $800 on the Sterling club goods and $6,000 on Windom’s stock.
On December 31, reserves declined by 488 075 while loans rose by 6 096 600. Specie increased to 4 790 800 and legals grew to 792 800. Deposits climbed to 6 095 900 and circulation rose to 34 300.
Rosvoy December 81 special report notes the Assahet Manufacturing company, a major national producer, made an assignment in favor of its creditors. The July statement totals 8,013,161 dollars, including one million dollars in capital stock.
Special report describes a massive explosion and ensuing fire at an Ohio and Indiana pipeline station near Tud., depriving больше than thirty towns of natural gas. Also from Denver reports a brutal cold wave with midnight mercury at 12 below zero and mountain towns between 25 and 30 below.
Toreka Kansas special dispatch notes the senate approved the railroad bill by a 26 to 13 vote on December 31. The decision aligns with regional transport growth, marking a pivotal policy action for state infrastructure and line expansion plans.
Allany New York December 31 Governor-elect Roosevelt took the oath of office at 12 10 today confirming the transition of power.
A fragment reports weather with mention of tonight and Sunday, noting northerly winds and unclear details. The unreadable OCR limits clarity but indicates a forecast or advisory for the date D Dee 31 with windy conditions.
Minor items note Miss Demarest’s kindergarten reopening on Jan 3, Freeport College of Commerce opening Jan 3, a Sanford family birth on Foley Street, Roy Loveland and Johnny Koch to sing at a Y M C A gathering, Miss Lena Morrow to preach at Princeton Congregational on Jan 1, King’s Daughters circle meeting Jan 8, solemn mass at St Mary’s Church, Rev Fri Tracy to preach from Niagara University, Vera Verbeck’s sixth birthday party, Y M C A auxiliary members to greet New Year’s callers Jan 2, and Ye MeOA ladies hosting city youths with refreshments and a program. Second Presbyterian church to receive new members on Sabbath with 17 express desire to unite. Orange Mass notes industry tie with B W Porter treasurer and Fran Touslee supervisor, Nat Box and Lumber Co joining New England Box Co with offices in Boston New York Baldwinville and Winchester, main office 221 Columbus Ave Boston. Northwestern railroad time changes: Chicago 11:50 p m to Freeport 3:45 a m. Sunday train to 12:45 p m. other changes minor.
Miss Rebecca Munney broke her arm this morning after a fall. Dr Buckley reduced the fracture. Additional local details appear on the third page. Attend Prof Tilden's class social Friday night at two.
The item lists Frank Pierce under Dr. Fair’s care after a back injury from a fall on the ice. It notes Mrs. John C. Guyer laid up with a grip and Mrs. Burrell recovering from a hip injury. The notice promotes Rocky Mountain Tea by Emmert & Burrell as a tonic for the family.
A meeting of the town board will be held Thursday evening January 5 for the purpose of auditing bills. All persons with bills against the town should leave them at No 99 Chicago Street. C D Emerick Town Clerk.
Help wanted notice seeking a food girl for general housework with good wages. Apply at 119 Jefferson streets to Mrs. E. O. Rosenstiel.
A fragmented obituary recalls H S Byers with ties to Cedarville Butler County and Scotch Grove Iowa. It notes farming in Iowa, return east years ago, residence in Quesnetowa Pa, a visit to Grinnell when an accident occurred, his wife buried at Scotch Grove, and that Dr Byers cannot attend the funeral.
Ensign Jennie Bernhart, Rockford sectional officer, will lead special services at the Salvation Army barracks tonight and all day tomorrow. She will be assisted by the local corps and ex-Captain Moody, the happy Scotchman from Beloit Wisconsin, who will take part in the services.
Mrs Robt Shearer honored guest Miss Cowden of Elgin at a whist party last evening in Lena. Sewall Kennison was found dead in bed with unknown cause. Mrs John Beadle visited Galena and Miss Kate Rising left for Aurora. Mrs Miltenberger from Chicago returned home after a visit with Mrs M H Watson. Daniel Grimm Jr of Orangeville and D Smith of Chicago were Lena visitors. Miss Kathryn Buss and Daisy Reeder visited Freeport. George Shoesmith returned from the south. Mr and Mrs C H Duer visited in Eagle Grove with Mrs Duer’s parents. George Shick was in Freeport on business.
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