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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1899
Page
5
Our lumber is used for all purposes by the best builders in town and country. We offer good grades that are thoroughly seasoned and protected under cover to prevent warping from rain and sun. If you are not already using it, choose our products for quality and satisfaction.
Wilbur Lumber Co with offices on Exchange Street near the Brewster house announces Atlas checks accepted on cash lumber purchases only. W M Sanford is manager and the business can be reached by telephone No. 7.
Visitor remarks on Mrs S health and her endorsement of the celebrated He and B Comp’d Syrup Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier liver and stomach remedy. She claims it relieves headache constipation improves complexion and is highly praised by friends.
The ad asserts that E and B. Tolu Tar and Wild Cherry has no superior for coughs colds hoarseness and lung affections. It claims the product is pleasant and effectual and available wholesale and retail.
General Otis reports Manila improving with citizens feeling secure natives returning and business active. Commissary General Eagan testifies before the war investigation commission describing conditions and calling Miles to the stand.
The house began committee on the whole on diplomatic and consular appropriation bills with two and a half hours allotted per side for debate. Senator Dingley, per his physicians, has passed the crisis and shows significant improvement as Dr. Deale expresses confidence in recovery.
Springfield reports outline Senator Isaac Miller Hamilton's plan for an industrial school for juvenile offenders over ten years old as a home rather than a prison. Other measures seek higher salaries for Cook County state's attorney, drag net ban on the Illinois river, safety rules for machinery, injury reporting, and a primary election law modeled on wards.
Lena Illinois January 12 special report tells of a nighttime fire at the home of elderly invalid Mrs Russell. Firemen and neighbors saved the main house though the kitchen suffered the most damage. The incident followed the McConnell fair and water works aided containment.
The Illinois Firemen’s association closed its second day at Rennick opera house. New officers include President D. Wilcox of Monmouth and Secretary Walter E. Price of Champaign. Next convention will be in Princeton with no tournament next summer. Chief Swenie of Chicago attended and received a badge from Clinton department.
A day of citing in the chamber of deputies is expected with extensive police precautions taken in view of possible disorders.
Mrs J C Scott, of North Galena avenue, was seriously injured this morning when she slipped on icy pavement and fell onto the porch steps. She remained unconscious for hours before regaining awareness as doctors treated her head and nervous shock.
The Knights of the Globe directors elected officers for the new year including A C Schadle as president C C Snyder as vice president W W Krape as secretary and general manager and H W Bolender as treasurer Board of managers were chosen with W W Krape A C Schadle and H W Bolender. A joint meeting of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln garrisons saw Sir Knights degree conferred with visiting knights assisting. event well attended and enjoyed.
Cutoano forecast warns of possibly showers tonight with brisk to high southerly winds. In Persauea Pennsylvania the United Mine Workers convention opens its fourth day as the investigating committee continues all-night accounting and will report only after a 1 PM recess.
Hiram Walker, capitalist and founder of Walkersville Ontario, owner of the Walker distillery, died today at his Detroit family residence at age 82. He stood opposite Detroit and built a major business empire. The obituary notes his long influence in industry and regional ties.
Constantinople reports a major clash in the Yemen division of Arabia with Turkish troops storming and taking the insurgents' position at Chanel on November 30. About 4,000 insurgents and 2,000 Turks were killed or wounded in the fighting.
Paris report notes a lively day with attention on events in the city. The item highlights excitement and suggests ongoing activities capturing public interest in January.
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