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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
5
The ad claims direct timber ownership and two saw mills that rapidly process logs into lumber. It notes the lumber is stored under cover to prevent warping and invites customers to call, whether they buy or not.
London report notes Ladysmith relief force advancing with heavy fighting as Boers retreat. Roberts dispatch confirms French pushing east threatening Boer lines of communication. At Sprearman Camp firing from the left signals bombardment of trenches on Tabannyana mountain and a musketry skirmish ensues. A prisoner taken on Thursday is a grandson-in-law of President Krueger.
At Crabtree crossing south of Shannon a westbound freight struck a buggy injuring W. W. Whitmore and Wm. Mooney during a trip to Chamber's Grove. Whitmore had a gash and hip injuries. Mooney's condition is described as severe. Nearby, a man named John Primm died at Rockford hospital after a crossing collision with a fast special train carrying President Fish and Illinois Central officials. Primm suffered fatal chest and rib injuries, and his identity remained uncertain as officials sought his relatives.
reporting from Wasuteron January 20 the investigation committee in the Roberts case presented its finding that Roberts is guilty of polygamy and should not remain a member. The majority backs exclusion while the minority wants seating then expulsion. The house then honored the memory of the late Danford of Ohio before adjourning.
A pack train of twenty ponies with rations between Santo Tomas and San Sablo Laguna province was ambushed. Fifty escorts under Lieut. Ralston of the 30th Infantry reported two killed, five wounded, nine missing, and the train lost. Lt. Ralston and thirty-four men returned with the casualties. Doret of the 45th Infantry routed insurgents in the Batangas mountains, killing eight and wounding three with seventeen captured.
In Indianapolis on January 20 the United Mine Workers convention voted down a resolution sympathizing with the Boers and tabled a free silver proposal. Delegates shouted We want no 16 to 1 and We are not a monetary convention as they urged moving ahead on other matters.
The Tellinois Poultry association opened its annual exhibit in Adelphi hall Belvidere Ill with the hall packed. Pens overflow into the gallery as judges F B Zimmer Gloversville NY and Wick Hathaway Madison Ohio prepare to judge.
Frankfort Kentucky January 20 Special The grand jury has indicted Col D G Colson for the murder of Ethelbert Scott and L W Demaree.
Lonpoy reports the death of John Ruskin this afternoon from influenza at age 81. The sudden illness ends a long life marked by literary and art world influence.
Illi nois fair tonight and Sunday with moderate temperature. Towa fair tonight and Sunday cooler in the southwest tonight. Malicious trespass case heard as John Mericle faces charges over defaced scales at Martin town. The will of Daniel Keck of Afolkey filed for probate with $500 to son Hiram S. Keck and remainder to be divided among children. Shakespeare class to meet with Mrs. Van Reed Monday evening.
F. E. Titus of Toronto led two parlor talks this week on heredity and theosophy. A large audience in Mrs. Collmann’s parlor debated whether character comes from heredity or from a preexisting soul. Titus plans further informal talks and a Sunday lecture titled Theosophy the Religion of Justice at Knights of the Globe hall.
John Hoffa and Dan Cashman are listed as sick with mumps. Miss Nellie Younger and Miss Carrie Brewer show improvement after illness. Henry Weineke is in critical condition with mumps at the hospital. Mrs H D Bentley recovers at home from a severe mumps attack.
T F Runner returns from a trip to Princeton Chicago and Elgin where gas plants were inspected. At Elgin a new plant like Freeport’s has been installed and officers of the company inspected it. Rockford plans a similar plant for the coming season.
The advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a powerful health booster that converts weakness to strength and fatigue to energy. Each sugar coated pill costs 25 cents per box and is sold by Emmert & Burrell.
The undersigned wish to thank neighbors and friends who rendered valuable assistance during their recent bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Joan Scoapte.
Simon Bartalett a longtime Green County resident died last Wednesday near Clarno at age 81 years 11 months and 17 days. Funeral held Friday at his home with Rev. H C Blosser officiating. Bartalett born January 24 1818 in Gananoque Canada West married Catherine Aten July 9 1842. He lived in Oneco Wisconsin before moving to Clarno in 1864. Survived by two daughters five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was a voracious reader active in politics and spent his later years with books and papers.
A ten dollar reward is offered for the return of a blank book containing family accounts and memorandums, taken from an office while the owner was briefly absent. The book will be returned to the office with no questions asked.
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