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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1897
Page
7
Freeport Illinois financial ledger dated January 1 1897 shows loans on mortgages and accrued interest totaling 1 902 64572 with collateral loans 47257 41 real estate 92180 75 bills receivable 18886 50 cash and bank balances 481 350 00 and cash in bonds of agents 244 239 54. The entry lists cash in banks and on hand 194 040 17.
Benjamin Gandy aged 55 and Seabright Berry aged 40, both of Gloucester New Jersey, were struck and killed by a Philadelphia Reading train at Sixteenth Street in Philadelphia today.
Washington January 15 Special Minister DelLome says reports that Gomez has captured Santa Clara are not officially confirmed. DelLome notes he is kept advised of Cuba movements but has no official news to verify the claim.
Weather forecast for Illinois predicts partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with warmer temperatures and southerly winds. Separate bulletin reports the body of United States Minister Willis, who died in Honolulu, on its way to San Francisco for burial in Louisville.
New York January 15 special report O Grady and Co a dry goods firm has failed liabilities 40000 assets about 50000. The collapse affects creditors and customers with outstanding shipments and unpaid accounts to be settled under court supervision.
Minor items list residents and visitors in Freeport area including J Cole from Lanark, T M Kauffman in Chicago on business, and Gracie Beat ill. Social events include a dance at Pecatonica and a Eureka Pleasure Club gathering. Also notes on a Real estate sale, a marriage in Ashherville, a 32nd German Insurance annual statement with assets and surplus, and a 16th birthday party for Ella Lohr with guests listed.
The Journal advertises a large 230,000 subject encyclopedia set suited for common school education and college courses. Introductory sets are offered at half price, available for viewing at Moogk’s drug store or by writing to THE JOURNAL.
A physician favors Postum Cereal Coffee as a safe alternative to coffee. He claims coffee harms health with alkaloids found in tobacco and spirits, urging substitution with Postum to improve Ruddy health and blood. Other ad copy and a local teachers institute program follow.
Albany dispatch reports Thomas C. Platt seen as having a sure path to the Republican nomination for the Senate seat vacated by David B. Hill. Platt’s frontrunner status solidifies party confidence as campaign moves forward.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for all headaches and habitual constipation. It claims permanent relief and urges buyers to procure a bottle from C. Merret & Burrell's drug store at fifty cents for large bottles.
Ladies urged to attend a grand dry goods and shoes auction at the A B C Economy Store. The notice promotes a wide sale and invites women shoppers to participate in the event.
Entire stock of A B C Economy Lore store to be sold at public auction with dry goods fancy goods cloaks shoes and rubbers all items available for bid Private sales for ladies offered throughout the day at 58 Stephencon Street first choice of bargains for shoppers expected during the sale
Good News. I am reducing expenses this spring to offer cheaper goods amid business depression. No. 104 The Metropolitan Store will display new goods boldly with early spring stock opening soon. On Wednesday Jan 20 the finest carpet stock for 1897 will be unveiled including Ingram Tapesty Body Brussels Velvet Moquette and more. Wm Watton promotes low prices for reliable merchandise at 104 106 Stephenson St.
A notice seeks an improved farm of 120 to 160 acres with full location details and terms. Address to: P.O. Box 593 Freeport.
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