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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1897
Page
3
Fragments from the Freeport Daily Journal include a postal notice, a joke about Grover Cleveland as a “duck of a President,” comments on Madden’s senatorial race prospects, a remark on curfew laws aiding parents, and stray newspaper housekeeping details from January 1897.
Hon. George E. Adams withdraws as a candidate for United States Senator from Illinois. Sam Allerton enters the race, while A. J. Hopkins and Joe Cannon remain active, with hopes of Hitt in the final round-up.
A critic argues that America should stop accepting Europe’s surplus criminal and ignorant population. Only individuals with proven good character who can read and write should be allowed to settle in the country in the future.
The report notes 1,385,030 single residents and 943,245 married in Massachusetts. It cites 4,450 divorced individuals in Boston and elsewhere in the state, arguing modern culture may undermine family life in the hub of the universe.
The Republican pledge to protection will be kept with a special session of Congress in March and a reform tariff bill by June 30, 1897. George E. Adams of Chicago, who withdrew from the Senatorial race, is praised for aiding McKinley’s Illinois campaign management and would have been a strong, dignified Senator if he had stayed in.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Sir Walter Raleigh funding the Roanoke settlement in 1587, noting the first English colony on Roanoke Island and the introduction of tobacco to England by American Indians, with claims of its global spread and Raleigh's role.
Chief Engineer Randolph notes the main drainage channel will be a free waterway navigable for crafts drawing under twenty two feet. The district’s cutting covers about two thirds of the cost of a Chicago to Mississippi channel, potentially usable by large boats from St. Louis to New Orleans after Mississippi improvements. He expects federal aid for Des Plaines and Illinois rivers.
The text argues for a continental waterway with Chicago pushing to cut the continental divide, favoring a St Lawrence route over the Gulf of Mexico. It discusses presidential powers over recognizing foreign governments, Cuban independence, and potential actions by Congress and McKinley, stressing the need for belligerent rights for Cubans if McKinley becomes president.
Congressman Hitt announces relocation of his campaign headquarters from current site to Springfield. The move, aimed at better access to media and constituents, follows fundraising and campaign planning in the weeks prior.
The First Baptist Church held its annual meeting last night electing trustees Geo F Brigham and G B Turneaure deacon Geo F Brigham clerk Geo H Ford treasurer O E Palmer and Sunday School officers including superintendent Mrs D A Palmer and assistants Geo H Ford John M Wise secretary Wilbur Crocker treasurer Albert A Todd organist Q B Turneaure Librarian Geo W Seifert. Palmer reelected treasurer. report shows 2500 receipts expenditures with balance. Membership up 26 additions, 19 net gain to 196. Reverend William C Spencer praised. faith in coming year. Social and political notes on Hitt senatorial contest and Aspinwall prospects follow.
A historical newspaper listing multiple church services for Sunday and during the week of prayer. Includes Grace Episcopal Trinity Second Presbyterian Memorial Lutheran People's Church Salem Evangelical Baptist German M E First Presbyterian and Harlow Business College scholarship promo. Names such as Rev F W Keator Rev James D McCaughtry Rev W C Spencer Rev J L Holtzman and George Brayton Penney appear along with times and locations in Fry's block Knights of Columbus hall and Perkin's Grove area.
The text notes Mrs Crawford has long led the senate and asserts Aspinwall’s election is desirable. It claims Crawford's interview will influence the result, with Aspinwall connected to Mr Hitt's campaign and in charge of it, shaping reader perception.
A movement to secure an adequate game law by the State General Assembly brings sportsmen, game wardens, and officials to meet next week to advocate a stringent bill. The draft sets open and close seasons for wild turkeys and many birds, limits on deer and pheasants, and stronger penalties for illegal hunting, trapping, and egg stealing. It calls for hunting licenses and expanded enforcement.
An old promotional fragment urges a young woman to rely on her own efforts for financial independence. It invites a visit to Harlow Business College as a path to self-sufficiency and future security.
A son of August Entmeier is seriously ill. Edward LePelley came up from Savannah. Miss Josephine Snyder of Davis visits friends. Mrs. Chas Singer visited, then returned to Chicago. Ladies West End Whist Club meets Monday with Mrs. Anna Johnson. Frank Simplot, visiting his sister Mrs. H M Metz, returns to Dubuque. Tillie Serf and Daisy Clark head to Chicago Monday to resume studies at the Training School. Hon M Stoskopf departs for Springfield tomorrow likely to be Democratic candidate for speaker of the house. Gibler’s orchestra has engagements at Blust’s hall tonight St Mary’s hall Tuesday Germania opera house Wednesday and Red Men’s banquet on the 14th. Branen & Howe reopen the old Never Sleep restaurant at 98 Galena street. grand opening tonight with Holvapple’s orchestra.
A local seller reflects on thirty three years of hard work building the largest retail shoe trade in the state outside Chicago. He boasts vast stock, promising value to customers, a full basement expansion, and a money refund policy if goods fail to meet representations.
Fred Miller of Leving reports long severed kidney trouble and back pains. After trying many cures, he began Electric Bitters about a year ago and found relief at once. Ad claims instant relief for kidney and liver troubles. Price 50 cents for a large bottle at Emmeed and Burrell's.
Due to mild weather this winter the Merchant Tailor Johns Harpster offers to make up any in stock piece of goods at cost to clear excess winter inventory. Proceeds aim to reduce stock swiftly with prices based on cost. Sale opportunity coordinated by John Harpster at The Merchant Tailor.
A hometown appeal invites families to enroll at Harlow Business College in Freeport offering limited special scholarships. Call now to secure a place at one of the area’s best disciplined schools.
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