21 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1899
Page
1
Our lumber is used for all purposes by the best builders in town and country. We urge you to use it if you are not already. You cannot get better or more satisfactory lumber than we sell. Good grades, thoroughly well seasoned, under cover, protected from rain and sun.
Visitor compliments Mrs health improvement and mentions using E. and B. Comp'd Syrup Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier liver remedy and stomach aid. She touts its headache constipation relief and complexion beautifying effects with many friends endorsing it.
The advertisement touts E. and B. Tolu Tar and Wild Cherry as a superior remedy for coughs colds hoarseness and lung affections claiming it is pleasant and effective and available wholesale and retail.
Washington Jan. 21 Special The resolution offered yesterday by Senator Caffery requests from the president any information he may have on the subject. The measure aims to compel disclosure and prompt government accountability amid ongoing policy debates.
The senate adopted a Philippine republic communication and passed the Nicaragua canal bill at 2 40 without a formal vote. By unanimous consent reconsideration was allowed to take a yea and nay, and the bill was confirmed by a 48 to 6 tally.
Washington news reports the first assistant postmaster general has ordered a salary increase for free delivery carriers who provide their own horses from 300 to 400 dollars per year starting January 1. The move aims to avert resignations amid pay insufficiencies and covers all free delivery offices from 1899 onward.
Pirrspura Pa Jan 21 Special Concessions are being made by the representative of the coal miners and operators on the joint scale committee and the outlook for a satisfactory settlement of the question is more promising than at any time since the opening of the interstate convention.
London January 21 special reports a violent storm across England. Wales floods in Conway Valley create a vast inland lake, washing out railways. Channel service suspended and continental mails do not arrive.
New York on January 21 reports reserves and loans increasing amid gains in specie and deposits. Legals grow while circulation climbs, reflecting a stronger monetary stance and expanding credit capacity.
Cuarveiros West Virginia January 21 special report says the senate took no action today on the contested election cases. The matter will come up again on Monday in regular order.
A Zanesville special reports that today a mob attempted to lynch ES. Wright who is jailed on an alleged assault involving Edwin Taylor, an 18 year old from Bridgeville. The incident occurred as police maintain order following the accusation.
An earthquake lasting ten seconds struck Torr Antonio Jamaica on January 21 marking the strongest event in years. Casualties and damages are not yet known as reports come in.
The condition of Col. Sexton remains unchanged and he is still dangerously ill, with reports from Washington dated the 21st. The brief bulletin notes no improvement and lists no new complications, keeping medical hopes cautious.
Lincoln Neb Jan 21 special report on senatorial election results shows no material change as vote tallying continues. Citizens await final returns from state capital, with officials urging calm and accuracy in reporting.
Judge Hyde files a chancery case titled Chas. H. Bennett et al. versus Hattie Latham et al in the circuit court.
Promoters promise a strong display of grain and farm produce at the Farmers' Institute to be held here next week with liberal premiums offered to exhibitors.
Kelley a Warren cattle buyer spent the early hours drinking then rode the morning train to Freeport where he tried to act as conductor and engineer. Train crew resisted and police used a club to restrain him. He was jailed after patrols hauled him from the car into a wagon.
Ed Ginter has returned to Chicago after a visit here with relatives. B F Jones the Boston store man has gone to Pontiac on business. Senator and Mrs H S Aspinwall returned Friday evening from Washington. Miss Maud Chamberlin of Toledo Iowa is the guest of Frank Furry and family. Mr and Mrs A C Kennedy and son Raymond spent the day with Rockford friends. Mrs Frost of Ottawa is here to attend the funeral of her brother Edward Kleinschrodt. Sam Torofsky a former citizen is here in the interest of a Chicago wholesale clothing house. Frank Adleman and his daughter in law Mrs Geo Adleman have returned to their home at Durand.
An old warning touts Dr. King's New Discovery as the infallible remedy for grip and bronchial troubles. It claims to kill disease germs, heal lungs, and prevent after effects, with 50 cent and 1 dollar prices and a money back guarantee if not cured. A trial bottle is offered free at Emmert & Burrell's.
The Ladies' Aid society of St. John's church will observe their anniversary Sunday. Appropriate services will be held at 7 p.m. A collection for missionary causes will be taken. Everybody welcome.
The Rev. C. K. Dunn will speak tomorrow night on The Great Epidemic. The subject is timely to the present situation. All physicians not assigned elsewhere are invited. An attractive male quartet will provide singing.
Dr. Fair's mother Mrs Samuel Fair is seriously ill at Lena. Ed Wagner resumes business after a brief illness. Emil Haen is housebound with a severe grip. Mrs Chas H Chapman is laid up with inflammatory rheumatism.
A vintage advertisement extols Beecham's Pills as a universal remedy for constipation claiming doctors exaggerate conditions. It asserts the remedy acts on the liver, cures by removing the cause, and sells at a quarter a box at drugstores worldwide. Burresy's at 110 Stephenson St is listed as a source.
The 1898 taxes are due at the collector's office behind the First National Bank. Taxpayers are urged to pay promptly. T. D. Hixst, Collector for the town of Freeport.
Special weather bulletin notes Illinois and Town-Fair tonight and Sunday with southwesterly winds. Forecast calls for unsettled conditions across the region with variable temperatures and brief showers possible through the period.
An aged lady and early settler Lena Best died this morning. C Barnes and daughter Mrs Pep Perman and Wm Reynolds are sick with the grip. Miss Jessie Beadle spends the day in Freeport. Ad for Jungkunz Cough Balsam 5c. L2w
A compact society item lists several women by name including Laura Alford Susie Hartwell Susie Lough P M Prince J Smith Myrta Taylor F L Utt and Lona Utt in a social register snippet noting community roles.
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