14 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1899
Page
1
The lumber company advertises its products as used by the best builders in town and country. It promises good grades, thorough seasoning, and under cover protection from rain and sun to prevent warping, urging customers to choose their lumber for all purposes.
A visitor notes improved health and learns Mrs S attributes her recovery to HE and B Comp'd Syrup Sarsaparilla. She calls it the best blood purifier and liver stomach remedy and a beautifier of the complexion, with headache and constipation relief. Friends also commend its use.
The E and B Tolu Tar and Wild Cherry has no superior for Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness and Lung affections. It is pleasant and effectual, So be had wholesale and retail at.
Washington January 14. Senators Hoar and Allen exchange resolutions on Philippine independence and a five member committee to probe wartime conduct including supplies. Dingley death triggers funeral arrangements and Senate and House adjournment. Otis dispatch from Manila reports improved conditions and denies mutiny rumors regarding Miller’s force.
A northbound Illinois Central limited collided with a switch engine in Champaign killing Engineer Henry Thorpe and Fireman W B Logan. No passengers were injured. Other items note Philippine cabinet members arriving secretly in Washington and Fort Sheridan unit departure for Manila with full recruitment. A separate report states land allotment and citizenship agreement reached by the five civilized tribes and the Cherokee commission in Musseart, Oklahoma.
New Castries Eng January 14 Special The United States cruiser Albany was successfully launched this afternoon by the shipyard workers and officials observing the ceremony amid fog and light crowds.
The Knights of the Maccabees plan a masquerade ball on Tuesday Jan 17 at Germania hall with six prizes for costumes and cake walkers. A K o M band from Michigan will lead a street parade in uniform. Masks gather at Germania hall at 7 PM. Dorothy Holmes, four, hosted a birthday party this afternoon. The Popular Dancing Club held a social last night at Maynard's hall with Gibler's orchestra and plans biweekly dances. Emily Smythe hosts tea tonight for Miss Fellows of Chicago.
Illinois forecast for the 24 hours. Fair tonight and Sunday with cooler conditions in the south. Brisk westerly winds expected overnight.
The Fitzgibbon Bros carriage factory in Monroe Wisconsin was totally destroyed by fire discovered at 4 AM in the boiler room. The three-building plant valued at 50000 with 20000 insurance burned rapidly, leaving workers unemployed.
A British ship named Adalina capsized early today near Tacoma. Captain G W Slating and 18 crew members were drowned in the disaster.
A string of short notices lists residents and visitors in town from E. Richards of Eleroy to Miss Lena Rinehart of Mt. Morris, with many going to Chicago or visiting Beloit, Mt. Carroll, and nearby areas. Other items note a minstrel project dropped, the Aquinata circle not meeting, and local ads for Jungkunz Cough Balsam and a sale on photos at Wareham's.
Help wanted notices list a seven room house for rent at affordable price with city water and unused condition in Marvin Holin. Another ad seeks a lady to care for and board a six year old girl by the week with contact at Sunday at 38 Galena Street under Mrs Davenport.
The state superintendent issued circulars on examinations for life and five year certificates set for Aug 1 to 4 in Chicago Freeport Peoria Springfield Urbana Effingham and Carbondale. A second circular appeals to public school teachers to aid the state fair exhibit Sept 25 to 30 1899 with a creditable display of school work.
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