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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1885

Page

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Lena Fourth of July Fest Hit by Rain and Parade

Suburban Siftings from Lena report weather dampened celebrations yet activities continued. Visitors from Polo Freeport Nora and Warren attended as hose companies and the Warren band led the 10:30 procession to the camp grounds. The Polo team won the 200 yard race with 42.44 seconds and $35 prize while other events included mule race foot race and a fat man race with seven entrants.

Lena Lena Fire Freeport Polo Opera House How Whitney Beloit North Railroad Street Tzf Perkins Wm Toff James Kelley H M Dodds Wm Mc

Sunday loom invites all lovers of theatre

An invitation goes out to Mrs ir fr fa and all, calling lovers of the Sunday show to attend. The notice hints at a pleasant gathering with casual attendance requested.

Fagor Ant Arenial

Notable Celebrations Abroad Mark Independence Day

The July 4 anniversary drew quiet nationwide observances in the United States. In London and across Europe Americans gathered at banquets and receptions, with United States Minister Phelps hosting hundreds and Cyrus W. Field dining at the Buckingham Palace hotel. A Field cable to President Cleveland praising unity drew cheers, while British papers praised the growing ties between the two nations.

Chicago New York Washington City San Branci Gan. Garfield Golden Gate Park Thin City Grovea England Germany Balt-Maat Lendon London Mayo Richmond Cohom Lowndas Square Phalis BM. Waddington Sanator Edmunds Vermont United States A. A. Bargent Livingston E. B. Washburng Penfeld Stafford Northcote Cyrus W. Field Buckingham Palace Duke of Argyl Lord North Lord Houghton Edmunds John Bright William BE Forster Thomas Buxton George Elliott Farrar Westminster Henry M. Stanley Feld Cleveland Myr. Field Continuing United Kingdom Lincoln Washington Field Myta Phelps

Pure cream of tartar promise ends lime impurities

The New York Tribune reports a new process by the Royal Baking Powder Company to produce 100 percent pure cream of tartar by pressure refining, removing lime impurities entirely. This aims to improve food safety, reduce kidney issues, and supply a stronger, purer leavening agent for baking powder and pharmaceuticals.

New York New York State Board of Health Chandler Jove Dealera Royal Baking Powder Company Europe America New York Tartar Co Brooklyn

Shooting contest at Rochesburgo sparks fraternal cheers

At Rochesburge on the Fourth, the Independent New York Bodentzenbund and former compatriots exchanged fraternal expressions. Captain Diehl ordered three shots in honor of the German emperor, the U.S. president, and Bingen. A banquet for 300 followed with Hugo Hoonack presiding as the crowd cheered.

Prefann My Hugo Hoonack New York Ater

Enthusiastic German Descent Citizens Toast Fatherland

An American citizen of German descent received heartfelt tribute and fervent reverence in a speech. He praised Bismarck and concluded with three cheers for the Fatherland, drawing enthusiastic applause from the audience regardless of political opinion.

William Bismarck

Insolence of the Saints at Salt Lake on the Fourth

On July 4 in Salt Lake City flags at half mast angered Gentiles and alarmed Mormons. Officials and citizens confronted each other as United States marshals, city police, and militia debated raising the flags on city hall and government buildings. The clash ended with some flags lowered at sundown and ongoing tensions between the Mormon community and federal authorities.

Bad Lake City Utah Salt Lake Ality Hall County Court House Temple Gardo House John Taylor Zion Gen. Grant Fesling Hotela Stresta United State Ireland C. L. Haines Witkea Evans Phillips Officara Charlie Crow Hia United Tates Mivalsal Pie City Pidvshal Morton Grand Army Murray Co-operative Gardo Co-operative Store

Fourth of July Readings at Tammany Hall

A New York Fourth of July gathering at Tammany Hall featured a reading of the Declaration and an oration by Orlando P. Potter. A letter from President Cleveland expressed support for party unity and a "Har monious Jeffersonian Democracy" while declining to join the festivities.

New Yorks Tammany Orlando P. Potter Cleveland Braves

Bowen Festival at Woonstock with notable speakers

Bowen's Festival in Woonstock Conn July featured Senator John Sherman delivering a patriotic address on America of 70 Contrast with that of S. Maurice Thompson of Indiana read an original poem Tie Daybreak and Joaquin Miller recited Horace Greelay's Ride with Hank Monk before Gen. John A. Logan of Illinois closed with another patriotic address.

Horace Greelay Hank Monk Gen John A. Logan Illinois

Address in Italian by Rev Cuccarini at St George society

In Amity N Y Rev Caesar Cuccarini spoke at the St George society Sunday night in Italian in reply to a critical mass against Roman Catholic orders in Miss Cleveland's book. He praised nuns' work over centuries and urged understanding, praying for enlightenment for the author and others.

Cleveland Amany N. Y Caesar Cuccarini St. George Society

National Military Encampment Closes in Fairmount Park

The national military encampment in Fairmount park has closed. Lieutenant Governor Underwood announced that prize winners would not be public until Monday. The event proved financially a failure and cash prizes are not expected to be paid.

Patuap EL Pala Fairmount Park Underwood

Massive Stoughton fire destroys tobacco warehouses and depot

A dawn blaze at Stoughton wiped out ten of thirteen tobacco warehouses and the St Paul depot, with about twenty freight cars of wheat and goods lost. Loss ranges from 500000 to 1000000 dollars, affecting New York and Philadelphia firms including Oppenhalmer Rosenwahl and Cohn. The disaster, blamed by some on Fourth of July fireworks, will put hundreds out of work and hit eastern buyers hardest.

Madison Wis Stoughton St. Paul New York Philadelphia Oppenhalmer & Co Rosenwahl & Co Cohn & Co John Mark Chicago United States Wisconsin T. F. Mandt A. H. Main Mauves Counk Lizzie Walter Eaaton John Werner Lansford James Dewery Easton Leetonia Ohio Pittsburg Fort Wayne & Cabayxa Henry Shannon Harry Buckshaw Robert Purcess Harry Grace Fort Wayne Fort Wayne Road East Springhetp High Tre Tle Nickel Plate James Peters Thomas Long Raymond Knox Hays Bancor New Yor Baltimore & Ohio Broadway

Spanish Cholera Report Updates by Region

Official Saturday cholera reports list Aranjuez 203 new cases 64 deaths Valencia 136 new cases 493 deaths Murcia 158 new cases 56 deaths Alicante 107 new cases 52 deaths and other places 183 new cases 76 deaths. By noon Sunday Aranjuez reports 118 new cases and 78 deaths. Many families have perished leaving no survivors.

Maprio Aranjuez Valencia Murcia Alicante

England's Egyptian Policy Scheme Revealed

The Daily Telegraph, citing Central News, reports a cabinet plan for governing Egypt that names Turkey as suzerain over upper and lower Egypt. The disclosure follows Saturday's cabinet discussion on future administration.

Grand window sale opens today for New Bargains

Watton at 104 and 106 Stephenson Street announces a grand window display after 7:80 pm with 600 Chromes and 160 designs. Store highlights include canned meats and fish, pickles, sauces, olives, crackers, and picnic items as Burrzert Bros promotes a seasonal sale.

Watton Stephenson Streat Burrzert Bros

Free Sample Bottles At Hoebel Moogk Drug Store

Free distribution of sample bottles of Dr Bosanko's cough and lung syrup causes a rush at Hoebel and Moogk's drug store. The syrup, advertised for coughs colds consumption and bronchitis, is offered in regular sizes at 45 cents and one dollar. Also notes reduced prices on photographs.

Hoebel & Moogk Dr Bosanko

Allen Studio Cuts Photo Prices Aids Quality

A lively reduction in prices at Allen's Studio improves photo quality. Better photographs at lower costs are promised by V. Allen.

Allen V. Allen

Cure For Piles And Brand Of Flour Sold In Freeport

Cure for piles describes back and abdominal symptoms with moisture and itching. Dr Boganko File Remedy is advertised to absorb tumors and cure piles for 50 cents from The Dr Boganko Medicine Co. Piqua Ohio, sold by Hoxten and Moock. Freeport advertises Pride of Cameron flour at Burrett Bros.

Freeport Cameron Burrett Bros

Concordia Saloon Ad Moves to New Address

The notice announces the move to No 115 Galena St for Concordia Saloon run by John Meyer. It invites friends of a healthy drink and a No 1 cigar to visit, notes a fine lunch 9 to 11 daily, Saturday night offerings, and bottle beer delivered without extra charge. Burrell Bros supplies meat products such as hams and bacon.

Galena St Concordia John Meyer

Great price drop and quality upgrade in photographs

Great horizontal reduction in prices of photographs with improved quality noted by Burrell Bros. Also list new White Fish Trout Mackerel and California Salmon in kits and barrels. Emmert & Burrell promote St Patrick's Pills as a pleasant sugar coated laxative aiding liver and bowels, 26 cents a box or five for a dollar.

California Burrell Bros St. Patrick's Emmert & Burrell

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