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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1899
Page
6
Our lumber is used for all purposes by the best builders in town and country. We offer good grades thoroughly well seasoned and under cover to protect from rain and sun. You cannot get better or more satisfactory lumber than we sell.
Office on Exchange Street near the Brewster house lists W M Sanford as manager. Telephone number 7 is provided for lumber purchases. All cash lumber purchases are payable by checks.
Fine leather goods in cases bags purses and card cases toilet sets with mirror hair brush and comb aluminum and celluloid sets in trays elegant perfumes in cut glass and plain bottles automizers 25c to 3. Mirrors glove and necktie cases manicure sets pocket knives and shaving sets available. Guenther's candies in boxes to 5.00 each. We aim to please in quality and price.
A cablegram from General Otis in Manila was read at the cabinet meeting. It stated Iloilo news was reassuring and not fully disclosed. The peace treaty will be submitted to Congress almost immediately on its reconvening, with the president leaving its merits to Senate allies.
Sherman will be nominated speaker by acclamation this afternoon in Sprinternetn Illinois with no bolt expected. The senate organization is fixed Warder as president pro tem McGoorty to lead the Democrats in the house and Mahoney to lead the minority in the senate.
Wayne MacVeagh remains in a condition about the same as yesterday in Washington reported by a special desk. Medical staff continue monitoring his status with no new developments disclosed.
Advices from Manila dated January 3 report that preparations to resist the Americans are being made by the rebels and are being reinforced from neighboring islands.
Lincoln Jan 3 Special The Republicans will organize and control both houses of the Nebraska legislature after caucuses held early this morning. Dingley Better Washington Jan 3 Special Congressman Dingley passed a comfortable night and was somewhat better this morning. Governor Leeds Signs Two Bills Topeka Kan Jan 3 Special Governor Leeds signed a railroad bill and a law taxing insurance companies on gross premiums today.
HH B Smith manager of the Standard Oil Freeport plant has been chosen a director of the Illinois Traveling Men's Association.
The young women's department of the First Presbyterian church is asked to attend a work meeting in the church parlors Wednesday at 2 o'clock. A mothers meeting will follow Thursday at 2 o'clock in the same venue.
Rev. B. J. Bulgin has won the goodwill of all classes at Daxora especially the youth. Attendance and interest are strong and several have taken a stand for the Lord's side. His addresses are powerful and pointed and he will stay until the 8th with cooperative support from the people and a strong choir.
Walter Kummerer fractured his leg Sunday and was treated by Dr. Poling. Fred Brubaker burned his face hair and eyebrows while extinguishing a kerosene stove fire, receiving prompt care from Dr. Mease. Peter Baltzer fired a cannon and nearly damaged his face. A sea night school writing class advertises rates of 1.00 per month at the College of Commerce. Mrs Merit Cant.
Philip Alendorf a well known Galena resident died at St Francis hospital this morning at 11 15 after a five month cancer illness. He was born in Galena 59 years ago spent most of his life there except for wartime service with a Galena regiment. He leaves five children Mrs Wilbur Vipond Mrs Frank Hornberger G G Avery and Misses Belle and Philippa Alendorf. The funeral will be at Mrs Hornberger home 318 Douglas Avenue tomorrow and burial at Galena.
Cherry camp of Woodmen and the Royal Neighbors will install officers Wednesday evening. The event marks the start of new leadership for the two organizations.
Public schools in Freeport reopened today after the holiday vacation with large attendance of scholars filling classrooms and corridors.
A Springfield dispatch reports Sen. Aspinwall and Sen. Chapman competing for chairmanship of the appropriations committee with favorable odds for Aspinwall. The post is seen as pivotal and aligned with an administration push to quicken legislative action and early adjournment.
Iliad club renews studies with Mrs Burton. Freeport chapter 28 RE A M meets. Roy King loses Sons of Veterans badge. return at office. Gymnastics class at Germania hall. Prof John in charge. Weisenbach children baptized by Rev Brusoehler. Water company office open with holiday discount. T Bucholz buys farm near Barker Texas to move Jan 17. Ladies Aid of St John’s church meets Thursday. Memorial English Lutheran church services all week except Saturday. Rev McCaughtry preaches Wednesday. Butler and Moore travel to Marion Ohio to view Quintus Self Feeder. contest expected. Rocky Mountain Tea ad. Tilden class social Friday night.
Town Clerk C. D. Emerick calls for town board meeting Thursday evening January 9 to audit outstanding bills. Citizens with invoices should file them at 99 Chicago street.
The new Freeport Grand Opera House nears completion and will open tomorrow at 8:30 after a 7:30 doors. Gibler’s orchestra will perform followed by Judge Cronkrite’s remarks. The premiere play Sowing the Wind by Frohman’s company is praised as a literary and dramatic triumph. An open inspection of the hall is planned for next week by Hall Winters.
A company announces a weeklong engagement starting Monday January 9. The plan outlines daily activities and events across locations, inviting staff and partners to participate in discussions, workshops, and networking sessions.
William Person, formerly of Company B, 92d Illinois volunteers, was accidentally killed near his home in Nelly, California, while working in the woods. In Pingree Grove, Louis Ronson lost his left hand in a wood shredding accident. doctors report he is not out of danger.
An advertisement claims tea can restore youthful appearance and vitality for women. Em ert & Burrell promote the product as a remedy for weariness and aging, suggesting tea improves color and energy.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the sure remedy for grippe symptoms and general malaise. It claims the medicine acts on the liver stomach and kidneys to restore health and offers a guaranteed cure or money back. Sold by Emmett Burrell's drug store at 50 cents per bottle.
The St Francis institution reports annual figures for admissions and patient counts including Catholic and non Catholic, male and female, discharges and deaths. Night watches and a public subscription are noted as part of the year’s operations with credit given to J Moogk.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve marketed as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores rheum fever sores hands chilblains and various skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not perfect. Sold by merchants.
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