26 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1899
Page
1
An advertisement promotes Our Lumber as versatile for all uses. It touts superior Baar lumber, well seasoned and stored under cover to prevent warping from rain and sun, appealing to builders in town and country.
A visitor compliments Mrs. S on her improved health and notes she has used the celebrated E. and B Comp'd Syrup Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier liver and stomach remedy and as a remedy for headache constipation and a beautifier of the complexion.
The E. and B. Tolu Tar and Wild Cherry has no superior for coughs colds hoarseness and lung affections. It is pleasant and effectual. To be had wholesale and retail at.
In Washington on January twenty six special report describes Gen Miles testimony read to the court martial before Judge Advocate Davis. Eagan testifies his nervous state and Miles' statement as a motive for alleged attack on his character. Eagan denies benefiting from contracts and laments his finances. Senate commerce committee to report Hanna steamship subsidy favorably. Secretary Alger denies any interest in camps or wartime supplies.
Washineaton reports former Attorney General Graziani fell senseless from apoplexy during a Supreme Court address and died almost immediately. Other bulletins note Senates sessions, a deadlocked senatorial vote in Lincoln, a close ballot in Harrispura, a Philippine constitution adoption by Malolos, and Col Sexton showing slight improvement in Washington.
Philadelphia Archbishop Ryan entertained a reception by joking about being a grandfather to a girl seated with her father, provoking laughter. He later quipped that Bishop Prendergast would give a bigger blessing, prompting shared smiles while dignity was restored.
Illinois forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight with much colder air arriving. northwest winds will be brisk to high, with a ve wave, and the outlook extends into Friday with colder temperatures.
The funeral of the late Mr. Backus was held this morning from St. Joseph's church with Rev Kalvelage officiating. Charles Gemmer, killed in a railroad wreck while bound for Cuba with the Second U.S. Cavalry, was laid to rest at Temple's parlors. Mrs. Sophia Doney's death prompts travel of her daughters to Joliet. Mrs. Melvina Taylor’s Episcopal funeral was held at her brother Oscar Taylor's residence. she had lived in Cleveland and Freeport, passing after a long illness. An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for grip with a money back guarantee. A note from Lt. W. Ol listed as uncollected bills. Selinsky and Barnett bound over on theft charges. Knights of the Maccabees plan a review meeting with dues. Jourden & Stuckenberg install a new awning.
The Western Baseball association re organized to improve the season with a tighter circuit. Seven towns Rock Island Rockford Quincy Springfield Bloomington Ottumwa Cedar Rapids represented, with Peoria or Decatur to host the eighth club. Salary limits set at 900 for players and president. umpires to 125 monthly. Browne edged Nicol for league president.
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