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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
1
An advertisement promotes direct lumber sales with claims of owning timber and two saw mills, underwriting low prices and good grades. It notes covered storage to prevent warping and invites customers to call for a visit whether they plan to buy or not.
London reports Ladysmith relieved with Buller’s forces entering the town. News from Mafeking and Cape Town details a Boer assault Feb 17 18 repelled with losses. London bells rung at Windsor Curfew Tower as crowds celebrate, markets halt, and schools declare holidays nationwide. General Clements arrives Colesberg amid Boer retreat. arrests of leading men noted.
Proceedings from Curcaco March 1 report a lively discussion on Alcoholic Physiology and Superintendents led by Prof. W. O. Atwater of Wesleyan University. A resolution endorsing continued temperance instruction in public schools based on pedagogical and scientific principles was passed. L. D. Harvey, Wisconsin state superintendent, was elected president.
Washington March 1 Special At the end of routine business Senator Quay of Pennsylvania spoke on the Philippine question and the Hawaiian bill was resumed in the Senate The House declined to take up the contested election case Aldrich versus Robbins from Alabama s fourth district after debate led by Hepburn Iowa The Loud bill was set for March 20 and the session adjourned
William Lutz fatally shot his brother and instantly killed the brother's wife this afternoon at the Acme Copying Co offices on West Madison street in Chaco. The incident occurred in a business setting with a deadly outcome and police investigations will follow.
Curiaco March 1 special report states Edward S. Dreyer former treasurer of the West Park Board was found guilty of withholding 316000 dollars from the successor treasurer. He received a term in the penitentiary. H C Schusmich of Wells Fargo Express is in the city today.
Friday and Saturday March 2 and 3 offer a full line of fresh Florida Navals Seedling oranges Baldwin and Greening apples Jersey sweet potatoes green onions radishes pie plant cauliflower celery parsley lettuce at rock bottom prices. Telephone 53.
Donoque Iowa February 28 The council approved the contract to buy the water plant for 545000 after a special election with little opposition. The system covers forty two miles and is fed by artesian wells. Chartered in 1870 for fifty years the company could be bought after twenty years at a price set by appraisers who disagreed, leading to litigation until an agreement with the company. Three district court appointed trustees will manage the property and float bonds secured by the plant revenues and the water tax.
On the John Meinke farm near Old Harmony Kane county natural gas was struck at 114 feet while Herman Abraham drilled a well. Mud and water shot high from the four inch bore and the flame rose several feet when ignited. Meinke seeks water rather than gas relief and remains troubled by poor water supply.
Ill inois forecast calls for fair tonight and Friday with warmer northwest, then colder Friday night. Democratic County club adjourned meeting appointed committees for the year including Executive Wag ner Baumgarten Burns Donohue Pattison Cronkrite White Poffenberg er Younger Trembor Ascher Thompson Moogh Mitchell and others. Additional committees named for Reception House Membership and Financial duties.
A concise notice lists individuals obtaining marriage licenses. Names include Joseph G. Phillips of Harlem and Anna Althoff of Florence, with other entries such as Fred George of Cadanville, Carrie Hissner of Cs larville, David C. Goeke of Rock Run, Hannah Henze of Dakota, S B Jones of Delmar Junction, Ta, Amelia A Knapp of Freeport.
The sparrow bounty law expired Wednesday and County Treasurer Chilton has paid out $473.40 this season, compared with $925.43 last year. The largest individual payment so far this year is $18 to J. W. Stamm of Waddams.
The Junior league of the First M E Church changes its meeting from Tuesday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. The gathering will now be at 4 15 p m in the church next Sunday afternoon.
Dick Yates, a Republican gubernatorial hopeful, spent a few hours here on his return from Savanna. He said the canvass left him encouraged and believes his chances for the nomination are strong.
Harry Bane resigns from Radican and Carey barber shop to work in Belvidere. Will Frick, noted tensorial artist from Freeport, will replace him.
The McMasters family expresses sincere gratitude to relatives and friends who kindly assisted during the recent death of their son and brother, and to Fairy for support.
A Lena citizen, John Ephrism Frey known as Eph, was struck and killed by an Illinois Central limited train at fifty miles per hour while crossing toward the station. His mangled body was laid in the station waiting room awaiting coroner arrival. Frey, about forty, long served with railway and express companies and as night watchman for Amity Lutheran church. Relatives notified. funeral plans pending.
The notice records the death of F L Stetson of Oak Park long a Northwestern railroad conductor. Also reported are the death of Mrs J F Longley in Dallas Center Iowa and the funeral arrangements for Mrs Weik and Jacob Hoebel with listed pallbearers and officiant. A cold remedy advertisement follows.
Mrs W W Krape traveled to DeKalb yesterday and established a formal group with a charter membership of 41, adopting prominent tactical aims and organizing 41 initial members into a new order.
An ad presents Dr Hoag s E Z Cold Cure claiming a cold can be cured in a day if started early. It markets 25 tablets for 25 cents with a money back guarantee and lists H J Mooger Swarts and Fleck as sellers and Mrs Johan G Osler as vocal culture teacher.
A Salvation Army service at the YMCA featured Major and Mrs Harris with Adjutant Celia Anderson from Rockford. The event drew a good crowd and included grand vocal music plus a controversial sale of children depicted as representing Pleasure Fashion Education and Christianity.
Our new spring stock of wall paper and window shades is ready for inspection. We offer a large assorted line featuring top manufacturers in the country, including Tagrains.
Property notice announces recently recorded plots west of the hospital in Knowlton's Third Addition and Knowlton's Second Addition in Freeport. Lots offered on easy terms to buyers who will build quality homes. several parcels already sold to desirable purchasers.
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