17 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
1
Our lumber is used for all purposes and by the best builders in town and country. It offers good grades thoroughly seasoned and under cover to protect against warping from rain and sun. If you are not already using it, switch now for better and more satisfactory timber.
The shop presents its largest and most complete wallpaper and room mouldings line with sample books of finer papers available to order from 25 cents up. It claims exclusive control of the entire line in the city and invites customers to call and see.
Weather forecasts warn of rain tonight and tomorrow with southerly winds. Special Manila dispatch notes potential climax soon and possible hostilities within a short time. Washington reports 160 prisoners captured near Taguig by Company G, with rebels’ arms hidden or dumped in the river.
The World's Vancouver special reports Carl Slummerfelt a German who arrived from Lynn canal brought news of a battle between American and Canadian miners near the Dalton trail. Four were killed and several wounded as Canadians tried to stake American territory and alter the boundary.
The queen regent signed the treaty of peace between Spain and the United States. The signed treaty will be sent to the French ambassador at Washington for exchange with the president's. No decree on the subject will be published in the official Gazette.
In Thomasville Georgia on March 17 the president relished sunshine and a perfect day while Washington dispatches reported Manila’s situation improving for the American cause. The day combined pleasant weather with official war news as the president relaxed.
Patuerro Georgia March 17 Special The militia left for home at noon No action by county authorities yet taken toward investigation of the shooting of the negro prisoners.
Vouuano Kan March 17 The east bound Rock Island passenger train jumped the track near herd and was wrecked. Three cars were burned. Baggageman Freeman was killed and twenty six passengers were injured, two of them seriously.
Washtmatox March 17 Special. The navy department plans a mosquito fleet for the Philippines to enforce strict coastal and inland water police over the long term.
Lake Crry Colorado reports troops reaching the threatened mining camp at Henson this afternoon. Italian strikers remain unaware of the troop arrival.
San Francisco dispatch reports Princess Kaiulani died March 6 of inflammatory rheumatism. Born October 16, 1875, she was a member of Hawaiian royalty and her death was announced on the Honolulu steamer news.
The transport Meade reached Havana this morning carrying three million dollars to pay Cuban troops, escorted by the cruiser Chicago.
All persons desiring to pay their taxes to me should call and do so at once as I will only have the books a few more days. T. D. Hirst, Collector. Big money saved by using Gas House Coke. Sddtf
A Stephenson county jury awarded Mrs. Mary Ollmeyer 500 dollars in the breach of promise suit against Henry Lerche after deliberating hours. The verdict followed earlier disputes and contrasted with a prior inconclusive term. Also noted: Zach Meyers won 25 dollars against J W Bigelow, Republicans set township primaries, and Robert Mantell to perform Monbars at Grand Opera House tonight.
Peoria Journal notes demand for larger freight cars has risen sharply, making present models look immense compared with 25 years ago. A Dunlap sidetrack anecdote features a chalked joke on a furniture car declaring it will become an elevator.
A seller advertises Duluth Imperial Fancy Patent Flour at 85 cents per sack with cash terms. Also note: Fine Bayer and Ohlendorf’s Bock Beer will be on tap Friday and Saturday.
Laura Long, daughter of Mrs. Od Cole, married at 8:30 p.m. at the Cole home 120 122 South Halsted Chicago. A bounty supper followed then the couple returned to their residence at 91 South Sangamon Street Chicago. The notice notes friends and relatives in Freeport and a future comfortable life together.
A good crowd attended last evening for a social at Kellar and Fifer's dancing school. Another social is planned for Thursday the 23rd.
Advertising blurb extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a sugar coated health booster that turns weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. The claim specifies mental power and overall health benefits, touting the product as wonderful and selling at 25 cents per box through Emmert & Burrell.
John Bauscher advertises fresh cut roses carnations and other flowers at reasonable prices with tonal designs on short notice. Mail orders receive prompt attention. Downtown shop at W. W. Harpster’s, beside the post office, telephone 302.
Letters from Freeport Illinois praise optician C S Barrett for glasses that improved sight and relieved headaches. Patrons report fitting success despite prior doubts from other eye care providers. Testimonials note personal gratitude and strong recommendations for Barrett’s competence.
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