07 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1898
Page
1
An ad touts northern Wisconsin soft pine for lumber and dry stock from a large Michigan mill. It promotes Red Cedar Shingles as top quality and low price, with White Cedar or White Pine options. Urges quick purchase to prevent further roof damage from rain.
Wilbur Lumber Co. operates from an office on Exchange Street near the Brewster house with W. M. Sanford as manager. Telephone number 7 is listed for contact.
The most important thing in medicine is quality. We aim to supply patrons with the very best the markets offer, always fresh and at reasonable prices. Our Comp'd Ext. Sarsaparilla is in high demand and every bottle is guaranteed or your money back.
June 7 report states Sampson’s fleet battered the Santiago forts from 8 to 11 o clock, causing major damage. American troops reportedly landed near Daiquiri, east of Aguadores, and engaged Spanish forces on land with American victory. Cuban forces attacked Santiago during the bombardment, inflicting heavy garrison losses. The armored cruiser Maria Teresa was reportedly sunk by American fire.
Havana reports Spanish forces under Gen. Blanco repulsed two American attacks at Santiago de Cuba. Blanco congratulated the Spanish commander for the heroism shown by the troops.
Havana reports hurry on fortifications with civil governor and government staff at work on forts and batteries. Unemployed citizens find similar employment. The drive continues through June 7 with steady momentum and widespread participation.
In Washington on June 7 the president signed the bill removing all political disabilities from the Civil War era. Conferees on the war revenue measure resumed at 10 a.m. and expect a report before the end of the week.
Ker West June 7 Special Lieut Commander B W Sturdy commander of the United States collier Pompey died on the voyage from Norfolk to this port.
Late returns from Portiano show large Republican gains over 1896 in every county. Geer, Republican, likely to win governor with about a 10000 vote plurality. Legislature appears overwhelmingly Republican.
A beguiling lament rises across shores over the Maine disaster. The poem mourns nearly three hundred sailors who perished at sea and vows vengeance and honor for the fallen as the flag is defended and the country remembered.
Special weather bulletin from Catoaco notes generally cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with scattered showers. Winds variable, overall unsettled weather expected through the next twenty four hours.
Southern Illinois residents face a dire invasion as seventeen year locusts swarm, wrecking fruit trees by the hundreds. The relentless roars terrify residents while dogs and chickens consume the insects and many are poisoned. Farmers feel helpless with no clear remedy.
Holland and Ascher install an eight foot cement sidewalk in front of Hon. D. C. Stover’s residence. Grand Inspection noted. An important Freeport commandery meeting is set for Wednesday evening to prepare for grand inspection on June 16.
The opening exercises of the commencement week were held last night at the Reformed church with a sermon from I Corinthians 9 24. A large audience attended as the graduates list includes Harry H Butterfield Julie M Isemeyer Alfred Bel Edward Fr Evemeyer Eurie L Glasser George F Korf Rose B Morris and V Walker among others. Commencement proper is scheduled for Thursday evening.
The barbers met last night and decided to close at 12 o'clock noon on July Fourth.
Arrival of a young son at the home of Charles Bardell makes the father one of the happiest men.
A young folk concert at the Y M C A auditorium is set for tomorrow evening. It is for a good cause and organizers pledge a splendid program and strong patronage.
Monday afternoon a small cyclone swept through Harlem township. A funnel shaped cloud descended on the McGrath farm and carried off two corn cribs a windmill and a small barn. The damage was limited to those structures with little else harmed.
John W Walker brother of P R Walker superintendent of Rockford schools died in Chicago yesterday. Formerly of Ogle county he later served as a member of the Chicago police force. During the war he was with the 92nd NL and was well known to many Stevenson county veterans.
Superintendent Kieffer of Carroll County poor farm brings the women and children from the destroyed Carroll County poor farm to Stephenson County for care. They will be sheltered until the Carroll County poor house is rebuilt.
The Daily Journal announces a contest running from June 1 to September 1, 1898, giving the biggest fundraiser a Burdett Matchless Parlor Organ worth 85 dollars. It promises a first class organ with no strings and invites canvassers to obtain blanks at the newspaper office.
Industrial school officials thank Electric Street Car Company and workers for a Saturday ride and care for the children. Dr E E Burwell of Freeport visits Mt Carroll on business and reports a successful practice. Church groups announce midweek meetings and officer elections with requests for full attendance. youth group social and missionary meetings planned on church properties.
A terse notice notes General Washington garrison and the Knights of Garter group will convene at an opening. It hints at a question about a burn and urges use of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil, sold by Emmert & Buprell at local druggists.
The Odontographic society met at the office of Drs. Heyer and Schelp. Dr. EF. S. Trickey read a fine paper on Antiseptic Precautions, followed by an engaging discussion among the dentists present.
An 19th century ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists a 25 cent price per box sold by Emmert & Burre.
A compact item notes men’s golf concedes to boys in a lighthearted round up. It also mentions boys’ crash caps and boys’ fancy cloth caps, hinting at gear and style shifts in youth sports and apparel.
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