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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1897

Page

5

Kingsley’s Two Day Sale Save On Muslins Blankets And More

Kingsley’s announces a two day sale featuring Muslin-Hope Lonsdale and Blackatone bleached muslins at 5 3 4 yards with a 10 yard limit per person. Bargains include 16 inch Gene Taffeta at 15 cents per yard 81 60 line satin for $1.09 and full size all wool blankets from 47 cents to $2 19 a pair. Also Vaseline Full size bottles at 10 cents and a wide assortment of undergarments curtains and tinware at red hot prices.

Hope Lonsdale Ieee Gene Taffeta

Saturday and Monday sale offers from P Bucher goods

This ad lists a large stock for a two day sale at low prices including Buckwheat 20c per 10 lbs, self rising flour 7c, ginger snaps 6c per lb, crackers 4 lbs for 25c, prunes 6c per lb, raisins 6c per lb, currants 6c per lb, evaporated peaches 5c per lb, various coffees and teas at cut rates, spices and canned goods at deep discounts, pastries and baking supplies, flour, oysters and fruit at bargain prices, sugar at cost, sale lasts two days only.

P. Bucher Cuke California Golden Santos Boston Japan Freeport Owl Brand van Houten Baker’s Rankin Chicago Schepp King of All

Machine in Illinois senate race hangs by a thread

Springfield dispatch reports Madden withdraws from the senatorial contest and backs Mason, cutting the machine's grip. Lorimer and Hitt emerge as potential compromise options as caucus ballots loom, with Mason gaining strength and Hitt favored by Chicago politicians. Both houses adjourn without action.

Springfield Ill Martin B. Madden Chicago W. E. Mason Lorimer Madden Tanner Mason Congressman Hitt Hitt Illinois

Parole Board Sets Range for ParmeE’s Sentence

A judge ruled Parme e will serve a determinate term under parole law, with a sentence ranging from one to fourteen years at the board of pardons discretion.

Board of Pardons

May impact on Illinois district apportionment described

A Springfield dispatch reports Republicans endorse immediate reapportionment for congressional senatorial and judicial districts. They criticize current inequities, notably a 150 mile Logan county judicial circuit, and urge a just, compact reapportionment aligned to the constitution’s ten year duty.

Springfield Ill House Committee On Tanner Senate Logan County Dewitt County St. Louis Committee On Rules

No Opposition to Teller in Colorado Senate Race

Denver Colorado January 15 special reporting that no opposition to Teller is organized as the U S Senate election nears next Tuesday. The article notes a faint agreement across the state but provides no named challengers or formal candidates.

Denver Colo United States

Judge Grants Second Continuance for Italian Wife Murder Suspect

Rookford Illinois January 14 Judge Garver granted a continuance to James French the wife murderer until the April term of court this being the second continuance. His attorneys say they will have witnesses here rather than from his former home in Italy to prove the insanity of his whole family.

Rookford Ill Garver James French Italy

Firemen's convention ends with Cuba independence stance

East St Louis Illinois January 14 The Illinois Firemen association closes its third day with talks on fire apparatus. Champlain Illinois is chosen for the next convention and Mundmouth Illinois for the June tournament. A banquet resolution supports Cuban independence and urges Illinois congressmen to recognize Cuba.

East St. Louis Illinois Firemen’s Association Champaign Monmouth Cuba Illinois Congress

Hackett Very Low Liable to Die

In Albany New York on January 15 Special Chairman Charles Hackett of the Republican State committee is seriously ill and is not expected to survive the day. Hackett as a leading New York politician headed a Republican organization credited with a large statewide victory.

New York Albany, N. Y Charles Hackett Republican State Committee Mr. Hackett New York State

Marcus Parmele Pleads Guilty in Embezzlement Case

Marcus Parmele, former Rockford real estate broker, pleads guilty in circuit court to embezzlement after being indicted. He tells the court his guilt is technical not intentional and defends his lifelong loyalty to the law and the court.

Marcus Parmele Rockford Marcus Parmele Circuit Court

Market Prices and Trade Reports From The Markets Ontcngo

Closing quotations for wheat corn oats and meats across Jan and May contracts with values for cattle hogs sheep and lambs. Freeport board notes wheat weakness and mixed movements while signaling purchases on breaks amid ample receipts and favorable outlook.

UNION the Drovers Journal Freeport Board OF Trade Freeport Northwest Schwartz, Dupee & Co

Galena to Get a Public Hospital Donation

In Galena on January 14, Mr. B F Felt, a wealthy resident who two years ago gave the town a public library, plans to donate and fully equip a hospital with trained nurses and attendants. The institution will operate like the big city hospitals.

B. F. Felt B.F. Felt Galena

Devlin & Co. Clothiers Assigned in New York

Devlin and Company, clothiers of New York, were assigned today with liabilities estimated at 75 000 dollars and minimal assets.

New York Devlin & Co., Clothiers

Removal Notice For Dr. E. E. Burwell Office

I have removed my office to the second floor of the Harter building opposite the Brewster house. Office hours are 11 to 12 a.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Telephone office No. 206, residence No. 202.

Harter Building Brewster House E. E. Burwell

Special Stone Ware Sale Opens Today

A car load of stone ware is opened today with markedly improved quality while prices stay the same, drawing attention to the Plated Tower like marker of forty feet high and plating of one hundred fifty, six times.

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Kingsley Department Store Great Sea Grocery Department Kingsleys Department Oll Majestic Acorn Universal, Stewart and Barler Weiss & Co Bartlett Co Stephenson Street Bieherdaan & Boyaton An Mochemy Fornac Wm. Lorimer Cook County Carr Allerton Teller Ite Colorado U. S L.F. Burrell Cash Grocer Stephenson Lady Elgir Japan Tycoon Japan New Orleans Hackett Burrell’s Ford & Son Ennenga & Wagners Ennenga & Wagner Galen St. the Fine Clothiers J. Hoffman Me Thomas Galens Mammoth Crockery C. H. Little & Co Schulte & Siecke WM. Walton
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