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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1897
Page
5
Readable sale notes list deep discounts in blankets comforters hosiery and Underwear. Prices drop on cotton blankets and wool blends while dress goods cashmeres and linens are promoted at Saturday specials. Canned foods and groceries show reduced costs and case quantities offer further savings.
A sketch of James H. Stearns outlines a career in law and public service as he seeks the Republican nomination for circuit judge in Illinois thirteenth district at the Rockford convention. From Freeport city attorney in 1880 to corporation counsel under Mayor Nieman, Stearns defended municipal ordinances, won most Supreme Court cases, and since 1894 has served as county judge, with all praising his qualifications and record.
The bench candidate Judge Stearns is praised for a strong legal mind and energy. Born Jan 9 1841 in Hancock New Hampshire he rose from telegraphy to Harvard Law and partners with Neff in a leading Northern Illinois firm.
A sensational rumor claimed George J. Gould was accidentally shot in Baltimore. Officials at Gould’s office denied any truth to the report, suggesting it was started to influence stock market activity.
J. Gage arrived in Chicago from Canton where he was offered and accepted the secretaryship of the treasury. He was met at the depot by friends and warmly congratulated, but he refused to talk.
Gertrude Palmer the third victim in the murderous frenzy of Arthur Palmer died at one o'clock this morning in Larchmont New York as authorities say her brother is jailed in St. Louis for the killing spree.
Send your address to H EB Bucklen & Co Chicago for a free sample box of Dr King New Life pills. The trial proves their merit for constipation sick headache malaria and liver troubles. They are vegetable harmless and do not weaken but tone the stomach and bowels. Regular size 25c per box. Sold by Emmert Burrell druggists.
Speaker Curtis resumed the chair in Springfield and announced house and senate committees. The house created Appropriations with Needles as chairman and listed members. several other panels followed including Enrolled and Engrossed Bills with Cavanaugh as chair. Numerous bills were introduced covering roads, Illinois building funds, game protection, township high schools, corporate fees, and election law changes, with additional senate measures from Bogardus, Stubblefield, Lundin, and others on topics from education funding to levees and garbage contracts.
Mrs C W Boucher performs at the Y M C A auditorium on February 5 delivering a witty graceful recital. The article praises her clear voice artistic delivery and the natural storytelling style that makes the audience focus on the tale itself.
We have found unsold stock and mark down fine woolen socks in gray tan and black to 15c from 20c plus 850 fine worsted yarn at 2650. An underwear line is reduced and hats caps mittens and gloves are touted as headquarters for first choice.
The mammoth crockery store of C H Little and Co, established in 1859, occupies 15000 feet of floor space. A car load of stone ware opens today with improved quality and same prices.
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