19 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1899
Page
1
Our lumber is used for all purposes by top builders in town and country. Choose us for the best nuslatory lumber, with good grades, thoroughly well seasoned and under cover to guard against warping from rain and sun.
A visitor notes Mrs. S. reports improved health using the celebrated E. and Es Comp'd Syrup Sarsaparilla marketed as a blood purifier liver and stomach remedy and beautifier of the complexion. She praises its effectiveness for headaches constipation and other ailments and mentions its wholesale and retail availability.
Washington reports Colonel James A Sexton of Chicago commander in chief of the Grand Army lies in a hospital in a serious condition after a bout of grip tied to kidney trouble. Uraemic poisoning feared as his wife arrives and doctors reassess his illness. Meanwhile senate debates on canal bill and peace treaty postures ahead.
The town of Lena mourns Patrick H Kaufman with a large attendance as business houses closed during the funeral yesterday at 2:30 PM. Dr J C Kauffman conducted the home service with an obituary sketch and remarks on “The Friend of God,” followed by choir selections. Cemetery services were led by Freeport commandery.
New York reports a special dispatch stating a fire at the Cammeyer building burned until 6 o clock this morning before being extinguished. The loss is estimated at three quarters of a million with 600 people left jobless, including over 500 women. Also notes Auckland specials about consuls forcing the door of the Apia supreme court to remove the German consul, and rumors of three British and one American warship ordered to Samoa amid troubles over the late king’s succession.
New York reports the transport Grant bound for Manila with the 4th Infantry and a battalion of 17th Infantry sailing today. Pillsbury's Best and Gold Medal flour are advertised as the best kinds and available at Burrell's on Stephenson Street.
Harrispurn Pa Jan 19 Special The second joint assembly ballot yielded no election with Quay losing one vote to 111.
Illi nois Generally fair tonight and Friday warmer tonight increasing southerly winds. Forecast fine conditions with gradual warming ahead of weekend.
Miss Louella Oettinger daughter of Mrs. John Edwards graduated yesterday from the bookkeeping department of the Harlow business course after completing her high school work in two months. Her perseverance and ambition are noted as drivers of her success.
Sprinarrevp Ill Jan 19 Special Today's senate session featured a lively debate over minority members on the senate committee. Two Democratic lists appeared, Republicans presented and adopted a full list first. Thirteen bills were proposed but deemed insignificant. An adjournment set for ten tomorrow. House met five minutes. Mr ShermanPending committee lists. A recess until 5 pm expected announcements. Burdock Blood Bitters praised by Julia Frilbridge West Cornwall Conn Emmert & Burrell.
Seeley and Read advertise Friday January 20 as a day to place orders for a large East Coast line of ladies' tailor-made suits and skirts. Also a sale at Burrewv's 110 Stephenson St featuring fresh fruits including apples oranges lemons bananas figs and dates.
Freeport Market Garden at 578 Adams Street lists roses carnations violets and other blooms. Narcissus bulbs priced at 25 cents per dozen from Louis Bauscuer, phone 306.
Covenant Mutual Life association in Gavessura Illinois held its annual meeting on January 18 electing directors Irwin Dunlap J W Clinton Hiram Johnson and S W Grubb. Membership stood at 38122 with a loss of over 11000 as old class members did not take new policies at higher rates. Officers elected include President W H Smallinger Vice President L W Sanborn Secretary B F Reinmund Treasurer A W Berggren and Counsel W C Calkins.
An old newspaper ad warns the flu season is back abroad and Pneumonia and Consumption loom unless coughs are treated. It promotes Dr King s New Discovery as the infallible bronchial remedy, claiming it kills germs and heals lungs. Priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar with money back guarantee. Free trial at Emmert and Burrell s and mail orders invited. Louis Bausourr. 1 19 lw
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