02 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1899
Page
1
The ad touts lumber quality for all uses by leading builders. It promises good graded, well seasoned stock protected from rain and sun to prevent warping, claiming superior durability and satisfaction.
A visitor remarks on improved health, noting Mrs. S has used E. and B. Comp'd Syrup Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier, liver and stomach remedy, headache and constipation relief, and a complexion beautifier. The speaker claims many friends have used it and praise it highly.
The advertisement promotes Tolu Tar and Wild Cherry as a superior remedy for coughs colds hoarseness and lung affection, claiming it is pleasant and effective and available wholesale and retail.
In Washington February special reports show Senators Platt and Chandler presenting state resolutions urging immediate ratification of the peace treaty. Aldrich quoted business groups urging retention of all territory gained except Cuba until Congress decides final disposal. Spooner voices anti expansion stance, Tillman cites U.S. officers on Aguinaldo. House resumes river and harbor bill work as bids open for transporting 16,000 Spanish troops home. Buffalo ship arrives from Manila with 700 sailors, ending Dewey fleet duty.
Gen Gomez, commander in chief of the Cuban army, agrees to disband and help distribute three million dollars for soldiers to return home. He confirms cooperation with the United States, and telegraphs acceptance of Gen Brooke’s invitation to go to Havana following a conference with Robert Porter.
Dusugue and the Nutwood Driving Club of Dubuque, Iowa, win the 20 000 futurity for three year old trotters marking the event as the richest trotting race. The Dubuque meeting purse climbs to 80500, and dates shift from August 21 26 to August 28 September 2 with 56 nominations entered.
A severe blizzard in Lemhi county Idaho traps travelers in the mountains and fears of fatalities grow. Weather snarls hit Dunver as transcontinental lines through Colorado are tied up by snow.
The Illinois Senate concurred with the house joint resolutions urging service pensions for all Union veterans. The body protested seating Congressman elect Roberts of Utah due to polygamy and extended thanks to the Sisters of Charity and Red Cross nurses for Cuban War service.
Harrispona Pennsylvania reports Quay remains 13 votes short of election on the senator ballot. Dover Delaware records no material change. Lincoly Nebraska notes no significant change. Salt Lake Utah reports three ballots with no change. Sacramento California shows ballots for senator unchanged.
Snow tonight with possible continuation Friday. Northerly winds shaped the cold spell as the region braces for wintry conditions and a drop in temperatures through the period.
Riverside Park, the Evangelical Campmeeting association outlines plans for a new camp grounds near the Arcade addition. They will erect a modern tabernacle and a roomy hotel with other buildings to serve as the Northwest’s ideal camp grounds and hope for street car extension to the site. Construction aims to start in spring to be ready for the next fall camp meeting.
The article highlights health risks from alum in baking powders and the difficulty in distinguishing alum powders from creamp of tartar. It urges choosing a reputable brand and notes Royal leading in purity and strength after U.S. tests, with proponent doctors recommending it for decades to avoid alum-related health risks.
There will be a meeting of Excel sior lodge tomorrow night. The Arcade buffet was furnished with electric lights today. The Odentographic society will meet at Dr C L Snyder's office Monday evening. The street car conductors will give their first annual dance Saturday evening at old Temperance hall. Tickets are thirty five cents. W H Simcox has again hung out his shingle in our city. He is located at the corner of Mechanic and Exchange streets in the rear of Koenig's furniture store in a new brick building fitted up for a blacksmith shop. Mr Simcox is an experienced smithy and will succeed in building up a good business.
Charles Stine and John Steel appeared for a preliminary hearing in Judge Lane's court after being charged with stealing clover seed. Steel faced a bond of $500, while Stine had little evidence presented. State's Attorney O. E. Heard attended, with many Harlem-area farmers in attendance.
On Wednesday February 1 at C B Sweet & Co 84 Galena St Lophat customers with vision problems are urged to attend an expert eye fitting event. The shop touts a new instrument and over 200 shirt patterns plus custom tailored shirts from Joan S Hagpster The Up-to-Date Merchant Tailor urging measurements and orders.
The Grand Opera House hosts Darkest Russia tonight with Ward praising last night's Dixon performance. The cast, scenery, and costumes are lauded as top quality, promising a packed Academy audience tomorrow. Boston Transcript notes the Passion Play at St Mary's Hall Friday and Saturday.
In a lecture by Prof Ernest Lacy the play was presented with careful timing to heighten effect. A large audience watched as the performance held a striking hush, signaling the strong impression it left.
Mrs. Augusta Bickenbach wife of G R Bickenbach passed away this morning at 7 15 She came from Germany with her husband in 1849 and resided here since She leaves a bereaved husband Eugenia Heymen a daughter Paul and Robert of this city and Richard of Dixon The funeral will be held Saturday evening at 7 o clock from the residence 118 West street
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees complete satisfaction or money refunded and is priced at 25 cents per box, sold by Emmort & Burre.
Here is notice of the dissolution of the firm Seeley and Read with Mr Seeley retiring. Mr Read will assume all obligations and collect all accounts. Signed by C H Szexey and F A Reap.
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