16 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1899
Page
1
Our lumber is used for all purposes by the best builders in town and country. We want you to use it if you are not doing so already. You can't get better or more satisfactory lumber than we sell. Good grades thoroughly seasoned and undercover, protected from warping by rain and sun.
A telegram from Martinique reports Ex secretary John Sherman ill with pneumonia. Colgate lout requests Sherman be brought home on a government vessel. Secretary Long orders the Chicago to Kingston to meet the Paris to fetch Sherman, aiming for Hampton Roads within a week. Transport Sherman has reached Port Said and Manila-bound ships depart with troops.
In Manica a strongly fortified Caitai northeast of Pasig was captured today by the 20th Regulars after a desperate encounter. American losses were seventeen wounded while rebel losses were heavy. Other dispatches note the pope showing weakness, Admiral Kautz meeting consuls aboard Philadelphia, and a sensational Dreyfus related rumor in London. Also reports Joseph Medill, Tribune owner, died in San Antonio and Patuerro guards patrol amid fears of a night negro uprising.
A mob of about 150 whitecaps stormed a temporary jail in Paluerto Georgia and fatally wounded four Black prisoners while injuring five more who awaited trial for arson. The crowd, riding horses, overpowered guards and dispersed, while authorities sent state militia from Atlanta as tensions rise. Reports say the group came from Fairburn district and leader Cotton confessed. Separately, Hinsdale county sheriff seeks troops to quell rioting miners near Lake City.
At a meeting of Courage lodge grand international auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers this afternoon the following officers were installed: President Mrs T A Kyle Vice president Mrs Harry Luscombe Secretary Mrs Robert Lake Insurance secretary Mrs Bert Walker Treasurer Mrs A L Wheeler Chaplain Mrs D O Clark Guide Mrs P Ryan Sentinel Mrs Wm Smith Also tax collectors settled with the county treasurer J F Fahr Oneco amounts given and commissions listed Plus notices of new suits and goods advertisements including T and T coffee and suits from a local tailor and flour and beer promotions.
In Chicago on March 16 the Democratic city convention nominated Carter H. Harrison again for the mayoralty amid a special session.
Corporal Alonzo Boyer of Dixon and member of company G Sixth Illinois volunteers married tonight in Amboy to Miss Tressa Smith. In Rockford Hugh Day, a leading Pecatonica youth, wounded himself claiming sacrifice to local girls. his condition is not fatal and he is believed demented.
The president enjoyed a good night's rest and was driven to the County club this afternoon, signaling a routine local engagement.
Lena March meeting notes show Miss Georgie King in Chicago securing spring stock for Mrs. Stahl’s millinery. Prof. R W Burton, county superintendent, visited Lena schools this week. Frank Hurd accompanied Warren academy students on a concert tour and plans a concert here Monday night March 20. James and Little Dawes return home for spring vacation from Mr Morris's. Mrs Shaw travels to Waddams Grove. Mrs C W Gishwiller visits from Nebraska.
A vintage ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a sugar coated health boost turning weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. Each pill is described as a small globule of health sold for 25 cents per box by Emmert & Burrell.
An old newspaper classified ad offers cut flowers including roses and carnations at reasonable prices, with floral designs on short notice. Mail orders receive prompt attention. John Bauscher lists phone 302 and a downtown store next to W. W. Harpster's, near Py 0. 3-10dte.
Freeport residents attest to relief from headaches after glasses fitted by optician C S Barrett. Julia Osborne principal of First Ward School confirms satisfaction with Barrett's work. J Gornon notes full satisfaction and openness to future references. Frank Lour endorses Barrett after years of doubt about eye-related headaches.
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