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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
1
Lumber firm emphasizes owning timber from which its logs are milled. Two saw mills operate to produce lumber quickly for many customers. Lumber kept under cover to prevent warping and sun damage. Call us, we are pleased to meet you whether you buy or not.
The War Office dispatch from Spearman's camp dated 12:10 reports Gen Warren's troops occupied Spion Kop after a night surprise of a small garrison that fled. They held the position despite heavy shell fire. Gen Woodgate was dangerously wounded. Warren believes the enemy's position untenable and the men are in splendid condition.
Dr L H Matter travelled to Orangeville this morning. Herman Johnson and Casper Mavis were morning passengers to Monroe and Rockford respectively. Dr G B Krape visited Lena to see his ill brother Prof A A Krape. Nurse Miss Roberts went to Preston Iowa for a surgical case. Will Molter returned from Evarts. Editors I S Crotzer and Horst C Gann paid a courtesy call in town. John S Harpster to New York for spring styles and goods. Mrs C Fred Kuehner and Miss Jennie Glennan visiting Chicago. Dexter A Knowlton went to Pecatonica. Miss Isabell Wright to Chicago. Alfred Selle visiting from Chicago. Mrs James Burns went to Chicago. J Keefe from Dixon in town. Miss Anslinger and Miss Rame returned from Lena. E G Crone returned to Durand from Freeport. George Krehl accepted a job at Brewster House after John Long’s resignation. Rev Hartman Forreston in city. Col Glasgow Warren lawyer transacting business in Freeport. Henry Dorman in Moline for Bergman & Dorman. Mrs Peter Bixler and Mrs W W Harpster with daughter Helen spent yesterday at Lanark.
In Washington on January 25 a large number of members spoke on the Roberts case with many reiterating established points. The Senate then considered an urgent deficiency bill, Hale of Maine moved it, and after debate a vote was held approving the bill with the Senate amendment.
Manila reports Schwan’s forces attacked five hundred insurgents entrenched at Sandiego near San Pablo. Eighty two insurgents were killed. one American killed and sixteen wounded. On Tuesday the enemy were driven from Majayjay Laguna and later from Santa Cruz with six insurgents killed. Gen Wheeler and his daughter sailed home.
A special train arrived in Frankfort carrying over a thousand men with Winchester rifles from Bell Allen Knox Harlan Whitler Metcalf and Edmundson counties. Governor Taylor disclaimed knowledge of the visitors identity or purpose.
Dr J A Poling emerges as top bowler at Freeport with a 208, surpassing his prior 206. W C Killen at 206 plans to challenge the record while other club members near or above 150 and a big attendance including many ladies mark a lively session. Mayors Higgins of Racine and Gorman of Kenosha agree to a challenge for next Thursday night between thirty officials from the two lake cities.
Shore towns will be pitted against each other in a bowling match at Central Park near Kenosha.
Nora correspondent reports John Bonebright and his family moved to Freeport this week. He built a fine residence there before leaving and is now comfortably settled in the thriving city.
An advertisement touts Dr Hoags B Z Cold Cure claiming a cold can be cured in a day if taken at the start and that the potion also guards against grippe pneumonia and other illnesses. The ad promises 2 tablets for 24 cents and a money back guarantee if not as represented. CLP Guenther and Co W F Junghuns and Co are listed as sellers.
A new store at the corner of Exchange and Chicago Streets announces a fine line of all paper paints oils glass trashes and related goods. Everything new. Call to view stock before purchasing.
A blank family account and memorandum book is reported missing from a local office while the owner was briefly away. A reward will be paid for its return to the office with no questions asked.
Cincinnati reports that armed men from Southern Kentucky plan to be present at Frankford tomorrow as Goebel supporters push to oust Republican members seated as the legislature wrestles with the Goebel contest. The Lexington paper says a representative will deliver notice that Republicans legitimately elected will not be ejected.
Canasonanig New York January 25 National Bank Examiner Graham closed the doors of the Canaso National Bank pending an investigation into its condition.
North China Daily News reports an imperial edict signed last night by Emperor Kuangwu naming Putsing nine years old, son of Prince Tuane, as emperor in his place. He will ascend the throne on January 31.
Banner Salve advertised as the most healing ointment in the world cures cracked lips and rough skin quickly. Sold by H. J. Moogk, W. F. Jungkunz & Co at 25 cents.
Captain Cox of Chicago for Barber Asphalt Repaving seeks locals for Stephen son and Galena streets project. He plans demonstrations to prove asphalt is the most satisfactory and cheapest pavement in the end.
Illinos forecast calls for fair weather tonight with continuing much colder conditions in the extreme south. Special weather note from Curoaco dated January 25. Eye ear nose throat services advertised with Dr W J Rideout at 110 Stephenson Street and telephone number 2105.
Freeport merchants have signed an agreement to stop issuing trading stamps after business hours on Saturday January 27. The list names Fitchner and Meise Oscar Hill P E Cox Hillmer and Smith J L Waller C Kasten and Son J W Smith C C Kunz H W Foy M Reigard C Becker and Co Chas F Beck L L Gatchel Mrs L J Coull John Burrell E Bengston J D Diffenbaugh John Erfert M S Hart F E Bangasser F A Godhe maur W J Chrisler Geo M Sheetz G P Eichhorn L J Munn and others.
Will Huenkemeier, longtime bookkeeper for Mann & Thompson Lumber, buys the Mann interest and the business becomes Thompson & Huenkemeier Lumber and Fuel company. He is praised as a capable, well trained leader likely to strengthen the firm. In church news, First Presbyterian holds officer reports and refreshments after prayer tonight, Epworth League groups to meet. Also, DeJongh millinery stock loss settled with full insurance payout of 2,800. stock valued near 6,000. Henry Hillmer suffers facial injury from a falling plank.
Classified ad seeks a mature woman for work at Salt Water Taffy factory located at 191 Stephenson. No other details provided.
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes druggists refund the money if the cure fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. The price is 25 cents.
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