14 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1899
Page
1
Our lumber is used for all purposes by the best guilders in town and country. We offer good grades thoroughly well seasoned and under cover to protect from warping by rain and sun. You cannot get better or more satisfactory lumber anywhere.
About 500 delegates gathered in Representatives' hall at the state house for a two day session. Reports by J. T. Downer, J. H. Strickling and T. M. Doig were adopted. Aurora chosen for 1901 biennial. Downer re elected Great Commander. Doig re elected Great Record Keeper. Edwards elected Great Finance Keeper. Officers include Downer, Wincker, Doig, Edwards, Beattie and Gordon.
Ten people were killed and twenty five injured as last night's tornado devastated Huran Nebraska. No building in the town remained intact and damage extended to nearby Dane Hollow with two deaths and ten serious injuries. In New Ricumont Wisconsin activity to recover the dead continued as funeral processions moved to the cemetery.
Lawton's forces under Wheaton and Ovenshine advance south of Bacoor and scout along the Zapote river and Bacoor road. The enemy appears to have retired after severe fighting. Our casualties are 10 killed and 40 wounded.
In Denver on June 14 a special report notes 3000 employees of the trust smelters at Denver Pueblo and Leadville walked off at noon. The strike stems from the trust’s refusal to pay the same eight hour wages previously given for ten to twelve hours.
The thirteenth annual Iowa Bankers association convention opened this morning in Berutatoy Ia with 200 delegates attending. The Interstate Sheriff's association also began its gathering today, drawing delegates from neighboring states.
In Euan Illinois on June 13 an examination for tuberculosis among cattle at the local insane asylum concluded under Assistant State Veterinarian C A Pierce. Of sixty five cows tested twenty were diseased and two more held for retest as doubtful cases.
A dated promotional snippet notes Admiral Dewey sails for Colombo Ceylon tomorrow and may visit the hills for health. It touts Rocky Mountain tea claiming to purify blood nerves and restore youthful vigor, mentioning davai Emmert & Burrell.
The board finished its forenoon business and adjourned for the term. It re elected James A. Eells superintendent of the poor farm by acclamation and voted to lay a permanent sidewalk around the county jail. New grand jurors and judges of election were appointed for the September term and ensuing year across many townships with numerous named individuals and precincts listed.
The Peoria Star notes that ringless phones confound the public, with neophytes groping for how to ring, lifting the audiphone and flipping pages to locate numbers as central greets the call.
A fragment notes that callers cause trouble for central operators as bobbleflaker is brought to the car to maintain peace in the telephonic family. The scene suggests friction and a demand for calm handling of nuisance calls.
The Lena high school class of 09 will hold graduation Friday evening June 16 in the opera house. The program lists Quartetto and instrumental items, vocal solos, a lecture, and the presentation of diplomas. Graduates include Helene S. Cooper Kathryn M. Buss M Gertrude Haalfmatt and others with class motto Omnia vincit labor and colors olive green and cream.
Curiaco reports showers and thunder storms tonight with generally fair and cooler conditions north tonight. Thursday will be fair with variable winds. A ten cent social fee is noted for a Baptist church event Friday evening followed by refreshments after a Polyphone concert. A housing listing mentions twelve oz. duck 9x19 feet three rooms and kitchen with contact at Joca wav ulice D M Winter.
Warren Jackan states intent to make Breeport his permanent scene and business location as a manufacturer of salt water taffy and other novelties at 185 Stephenson St alt.
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