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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1900
Page
5
The company claims direct control of timber and two saw mills to rapidly convert logs to lumber. Lumber is kept under cover to prevent warping. They invite customers to call and visit whether buying or not.
The Best Stock of handsome and useful holiday goods exhibited is now on sale at bargains at Emmert & Burrell's druggists 111 Stephenson street Freeport. Purses pocketbooks knives razors scissors manicure sets toilet sets with or without cases dressing sets triple and hand mirrors shaving mirrors dressing comics finest colors in perfumes colognes toilet waters choice candies in boxes be to 2 dollars Cameras and photographic supplies a full stock. You will find just what you want at
General Otis cables reports bolomen and armed insurgents engaging the Twenty-fifth infantry at Lipa on January 6 with insurgents losing fifty and no American casualties. A Thirty-seventh battalion attacked east of Santa Tomas with five enemy dead. Anderson of the Thirty-eighth hunted insurgents near Santo Tomas, driving them to Rosario with twenty enemy dead and sixty prisoners. General Schwa freed two hundred Spanish prisoners.
Washington January 15 Special House Appropriations committee reported the urgent deficiency bill. Senate discussion centered on a Pettigrew petition from the South Dakota Woman's Suffrage Association for the sixteenth amendment and extending suffrage to women in Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines. Pettigrew asked for war department information on the Philippines while Berry defended actions in the Philippines and opposed Beveridge’s broad authority claim. Balig objected to Beveridge’s notion of American trusteeship. Petigrew then criticized the administration Philippine policy before Wolcott spoke.
In St Paul on January 15 James Welch attempted to shoot U S Judge Lochren in the courtroom but was seized and disarmed without injuries. He faced a special report from a local press bureau describing the incident and its containment.
Dana report says the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha road launched trains from the Union Pacific station using Sioux City and Pacific tracks to Sioux City cutting travel to St Paul Minneapolis by an hour and a half. The Illinois Central delayed through trains but is expected to start next Sunday with two daily runs to Chicago and the twin cities.
Weary and Hahn announce the dissolution of their architectural partnership with plans that Al Zapf and Mr Hahn will form a new local firm starting February first.
American Express will take occupancy of the Krab building by the end of the month, signaling a major office move and renewed commitment to the city’s commercial district.
Sheriff Fox and Sterling officers hunt a crew linked to a county treasurer’s office safe robbery last Saturday. They traced a hired team from Forreston to Bolton then Freeport, with suspects seen in court house corridors. A woman in Cunningham family suspected of multiple thefts, including an eight-dollar silk skirt and a stolen purse. A suspect, David Buffington, faces assault charges over an alleged shooting of his father in law.
A new telephone number 330 has been placed in the home of Miss Sarah Buckman.
A list of locals and visitors with travel and visits across Freeport and nearby towns. Residents including Wm Beine, F M Rush, A Vernon Hart, W Sherman, W W Smythe, G L Nelson, F S Winger, WA Merrifield, AJ Putzear, Rev W C Spencer, Mayor Baumgartert, Mrs JH Staver, Lou Burrell, Claude Bookman, J P Younger, KE Stienbeck, John Peters, Mamie Finn, Harry Chamberlin, C W Ward, Arthur Nunemacher, Mrs Henry G Tinsley, Geo Read, Kerk Waters are noted as traveling to Chicago, Rockford, Davenport, New Orleans, Waterloo, or visiting with friends and family.
Capetown reports General Warren has crossed the Tugela and holds a strong position north of the river though London doubts the claim. Cranor River notes General Wood has established a post in enemy territory with a mixed force, at Zeutpans drift on the Orange River in the Free State.
Franfort Ky January 13 special the board chosen by the legislature to hear contests for governor and lieutenant governor met this morning and are now sitting together Taylor's attorneys filed a protest against the legality of the board along with many exceptions to Goebel's notice of contest a recess was then taken.
Matthias Redlinger Jr a renowned local inventor has been granted a patent on a pitch reamer sharpening tool marking a notable achievement for the city and its engineering community.
E. D. Allington, after sixteen years at his current location, will relocate to the Knowlton block around February 1.
Charles Adamson and Williard Bowers are home from Ft. Dodge Iowa where they decorated a new opera house erected by the same builders who constructed the Grand opera house in this city.
An old advertising caption promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The box is backed by E. W. Grove's signature and offered at 25 cents with a refund if it fails to cure.
Hundreds visit the palmist in ten days with readings for life success love marriage and business. Dr Warren offers guidance on where to locate, romantic prospects, wealth and fate with hours from 1 PM to 10 PM at 180 Van Buren St reception parlors noted as residence of Harry Keeler.
An old notice invites readers to visit Dr Warren at 130 Van Buren Street to obtain a personal reading. For 25 cents, questions cover business path, talents, location, success, wealth, and current business prospects. Office hours 1 PM to 10 PM. Offer valid four days.
A one dollar per dozen reduction on platino cabinet and oval photos is announced at Wilkin's studio. All work is fully guaranteed. (wording reflects 1-18dwlw likely date stamp)
F L Stone plans tuner now at Moogk's drug store after three years with C K Ferry. Ferry retired for health. Piano owners to leave orders at Moogk's. Telephone 29.
An advertising notice touts Dr. Hoag's E-2 Cold Cure claiming a cold can be cured in a day if started early. The 25 tablet package is priced at 25 cents with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund. The ad lists Chamberlin, Event & Burrell as the sellers.
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