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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1897

Page

6

Aspinwall Opposes Quick Senatorial Retreat to Mason

Springfield reports that Mason backers seek to unite against Madden by withdrawing Hitt Allerton Carr and other aspirants to throw votes to Mason. Aspinwall argues against retirement, noting Cook county unity is uncertain and a satisfactory non Cook candidate could emerge. He says Hitt would be a first class senator with broad support if Madden opponents unite behind him.

Aspinwall Springfield Ill Mason Madden Hitt Allerton Carr Mr. Hitt General Assembly Cook County Chicago

Sure Remedy for Hog Cholera Found by Iowa Farmers

Iowa January 7. Farmers at Rockwell heard Frank Baumgartner of Peotone Illinois, Division Freight Agent Cleamens of Dubuque, and District Agent Calkins of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad declare a remedy for hog cholera has been found. The Farmers institute welcomed the visiting rail officials who spoke to the gathering.

Towa Mason Crry Iowa Farmers’ Institute Rockwell Frank Baumgartner Peotone Cleamens Dubuque Calkins Chicago, Milwaukee &St. Paul Road Baumgartner

North West Bargains Highlight Wide Grocery Selection

Advertised prices show a dense list of canned goods and staples with New York state apples and full cream cheese. Items include Ruby tomatoes 25 to 12 cents, Dewdrop corn, Crunch coffee 15 cents per pound, Java coffee 3 pounds for 1.00, and various syrups, vinegars, pickles, and breakfast foods.

Northwest New York State Japan Lady Elgin Tycoon Japan New Orleans California

Spots on the Sun Create Excitement in Western Town

Butte Montana residents report remarkable spots on the sun observed over several days. Many on the streets examine the atmospheric phenomenon, with some superstitious locals fearing an impending catastrophe or the end of the world.

Butte Mont Éveral

Osage River Flood Threatens Linn Creek Homes

A Missouri town faces rising flood danger as the Osage river swells, threatening homes in Linn Creek and surrounding areas. Residents brace for impact as water levels rise and property damage looms. Local officials issue warnings and mobilize aid as neighbors prepare for possible evacuations.

Richland Linn Creek Missouri

Five Grandchildren among drownings in Missouri creek crossing

Thomas Wilson and his daughter Mrs Kinnary with five children attempted to ford Prairie creek in Texas county. The wagon slipped and Wilson and Mrs Kinnary reached shore while the five children drowned. Three bodies were recovered. Earlier Daniel McGlatheran drowned on Mill creek the same day attempting a crossing.

Plato Thomas Wilson Kinnary Prairie Creek Texas County Wilson

Bishop Keane Promoted to Assistant at papal throne

Rome reports Bishop Keane former rector of the Catholic University in Washington has a nominated bishop assistant at the pontifical throne. It is understood he will be stationed in Rome.

Rome Keane Catholc University Washington Pontifical Throne

Doings at Washington

Washington reports Captain Robert Benham, assistant surgeon, placed on the retired list due to disability. The house commerce committee approved a bill for a steel bridge over the St. Louis river linking Wisconsin and Minnesota. They set Tuesday to hear supporters of a bill extending time to equip rolling stock with automatic couplers and air brakes.

Washington Robert Benham House Commerce Committee St. Louis River Wisconsin Minnesota

Michigan Lumber Co in Trouble Mortgage Filed

Michigan Lumber Co. has filed a mortgage worth 50000 in favor of Alderton & Co. of Saginaw. The instrument covers the plant and the entire stock of lumber, indicating financial difficulties for the company.

Michigan Lumber Co Saginaw, Mich Alderton & Co

Minor Items From Warren and Nearby

I Howard of Warren came in today on business. Peter Zimmerman’s two children are ill. W W Booth and H W Cowen of Shannon visited Freeport today. I C Franz sold his grocery store to John Tappe. Mrs John Tappe will return home from Madison Monday. A runaway team crashed Illinois Central gates at Stephenson Street last evening and damaged the gates. Mt Carroll Eastern Star members will go to Freeport Monday to attend the chapter gathering. County Clerk Held and daughters will attend the state officers inauguration at Springfield next Monday. Dad Risley of Lanark, former Freeport player, has been signed by a Kansas City league team for next season. He is a bright star.

Illinois Central Stephenson Street Mt. Carroll Sprinfield Freeport Dad Risley Lanark Ast Fall

Archbishop Temple Enthroned in Canterbury Cathedral

In London on January 8 the Right Honorable and Most Reverend Frederick Temple was enthroned as archbishop of Canterbury and primate of all England. The ceremony drew twelve bishops, 350 clergymen, and a large lay attendance.

Canterbury London Frederick Temple All England

Weather Forecast for Carcaco Sat Warm Tonight

Illinois generally fair tonight and Saturday. Warmer tonight with southerly winds. Special weather forecast for Carcaco dated January 8.

Carcaco Illinois

Peddlers Must Pay the License in Mount Vernon

Judge Ed Youngblood sustains city ordinance requiring itinerant merchants to pay a license before operating in Mount Vernon Illinois. D Hersher fined under the ordinance and jailed for nonpayment. Likely appeal to higher court.

Mount Vernon Ed Youngblood Circuit Court D. Hersher

Kingsleys Canned Goods Sale Promises Low Prices

A large Kingsleys sale advertises canned goods at prices that beat all competition. Shoppers are urged to read the ad for bargains and details of the event.

Kingsley’s Freeport Kingsley

Closing market quotations at OnI0aco and Union Stock Yards

Today’s quotations show Jan wheat at 77 and Jan corn at 22, with May and July futures ranging up to 81 and 76 respectively. At Union Stock Yards Mareat Drover's Journal lists cattle 6000 dull to fair, hog receipts 80,000 lower with values from 3.25 to 3.45, sheep 11,000 steady with natives 2.50 to 3.75 and lambs 5.30 to 8.50.

UNION Mareat the Drover's Journal

Suburb News Roundup and Local Updates

The column lists local activities in Lena, including Knights of the Globe officers to be installed, and social events at Isabella Chapter Eastern Star. It notes illnesses and visits by residents such as F Houser, Mrs. Lusetta Barkley, and Ambrose Buss, with several residents traveling or attending events in Freeport, Chicago, Nora, Evanston, and Nora.

Lena Phil Sheridan Garrison Knights of the Globe F. Houser Kate Taylor Freeport Isabella Eastern Star W. G. Barnes Chas, Gassman Eleroy Max Joseph Ambrose Buss George Bunker

Hair Work in all its Branches

Mrs A C Thomas offers hair work at 255 Galena describing all branches of service with availability from 1 to 4 and through 5 wks.

A, C, Thomas Galena

Close Finish in Freeport Billiards Match Between Farwell and Lagron

In a famed Freeport club clash Roy Farwell and City Engineer Lagron battled for 75 to 70 with Lagron overcoming a 23 point run by Farwell. Lagron led late, clinching the win as both players angled shots under pressure. Knorr leads standings with nine wins and two losses.

Freeport Roy K. Farwell Lagron Farwell Roy Farwell Roy D. Knowlton T. D. Hewitt Lagton Mr. Lagron Knorr

Physical Culture Classes Formed by Miss Baker

Miss Baker offers new clays and other physical culture branches for a second division. Session starts Saturday January 9 at 3 30 in the hall over Emmert and Burrell's. Course costs 5 dollars for 12 lessons. For details call 136 West Street or telephone 190. Prof. Miller, after two years of devoted service, travels east and plans to return January 4 for business. His treatment has helped many with chronic disease enjoy Christmas in health.

Baker Emmert & Burrell’s West Street Miller

Concert at Germania Opera House by Mrs Lois Bates

Assisted by local talent they present a novel program at Germania Opera House on Tuesday evening January 12. Admission ten cents with reserved seats at Arno’s drug store Saturday morning. The program features piano duets, vocal solos, quartettes, choruses, scenes from Leah the Forsaken, and tableaux with music performed by Mrs Bates Miss Nellie Best and various local performers.

Germania Opera House Lois Powell Bates Arno’s Drug Store Nellie Best Mra. Bates Leah the Forsaken Bates Wheeler Fred Wagner Aurora Oise Baise Ie Best Baker Beasie Best Emily Heard Harriet Bates Goldberg St. Cecelia Muses

Little & Co. Opens New 15000-Foot Crockery Store

C. H. Little & Co. announces a mammoth crockery store occupying 15000 square feet, opened since 1859. A car load of strong white ware is being opened with six day operation, inviting customers to see improved quality at same prices.

Mammoth Crockery C. H. Little & Co

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