19 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1898
Page
1
To Consumers of Ice. Having secured a large quantity and better quality of ice than any previous season, especially adapted for private use, which I sell at the lowest price possible, I would be pleasdd to meet all my old customers, also,a good many new ones. Call and get my prices and I will guar antee the best of satisfaction. Leave orders at Billerbeck's bakery or ad asress 317-d2m
City council approved a 3 percent rebate on 4-5 of the paving costs for property owners who pay assessments to the city collector before March 3. Books for block paving on Stephenson street and macadam on Calena street and Lincoln avenue close March 25. Taos D Osborne City Collector.
To the Public Mr Behringer having sold his bar ber shop under the Second National bank to the undersigned we respect fully solicit your patronage and guar antee our work to the first class and strictly up to date We have Mr Becker with us also and we ask you to give us a trial and prove the merits of our work Yours for business B 12d Keun Syotaronps Now is the Time to Go South The Southern railway in connec tion with The Queen & Crescent route is the way to get there The only line running vestibule trains to Florida The fastest time ever made only 25 hours Louisville or Cincinnati to Jacksonville No change of cars Berths reserved in advance Excur sion tickets on sale daily to principal resorts of the south Special low rate excursions 1st and 3d Tuesdays in each month from Louisville or Cincinnati Get your tickets taking you over the Southern railway and you will never regret it For information good maps rates and tickets apply to Wm H Tayloe Asst Gen s Pass Agt No 216 Fourth Avenue Louisville Kentucky C A Baird Trav Pass Agt Louisville Kentucky 3lddlw
From Beaver Dam Wisconsin an 1895 item notes a costume made of Liberty silk with lace edging and insertion, a pouch front waist, a five gore skirt with three face muffles, and a ribbon sash. Included is a medical testimonial for Foley's Kidney Cure from Mrs Bailey.
Citizens urged to call and settle their tax dealings as the books will be kept only a short time. Signed with respect by Cuas. Selle.
The 1898 forecast warns of unusual severe weather across the United States with possible storms, hot and cold waves, floods, and droughts as a turning point in conditions. It covers upcoming ten days and includes aurora discussions by Prof. McAdie on Paulsen’s meteorological views, describing currents and ground-level electrical effects during auroral displays.
Judge M A Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission told Senate committees that the present law is crude and failing. He urged a reform bill with a new machinery to enforce principles, noting court decisions crippled section 4 and that the proposed substitute mirrors British law to fix rate filing and publication requirements. The committee continued the hearing after debate on amendments and practical effects.
Emelie M Ludington widow of former Milwaukee mayor and Wisconsin governor Harrison Ludington filed action for her dowry from the Ludington estate valued at 500000. She claims trustees urged acceptance of a smaller sum and alleges fraud in the settlement and that she can renounce the will to claim her legal share.
Edwin Br Tripp of Middlefield Center New York reported a paralytic illness in 1892 that left him unable to walk or use his arms. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his strength after months of decline. He describes gradual improvement and renewed ability to perform post office duties.
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