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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1900
Page
6
A western trek ends in tragedy as Dick Ramsey is murdered during an attempted robbery of a runaway express at Lakeville. The narrator recounts the doomed venture, the subsequent station rebuild, and the burial of Dick in a churchyard as the settlement grows and lives move on.
In moonlit churchyard, President Greydon confesses to brother crimes tied to a murder five years past. The tale unfolds as an anonymous listener recalls a station wire swap and Chilling pursuit. He chooses to surrender, and the country hails his manly confession and a sentence that spares the death penalty.
Carroll Schaeffer of the University of Pennsylvania holds the American indoor titles for 100, 220, and 440 yards. He also owns a record pace around one minute in the 100 yard leg, with ongoing improvements noted in the event.
Ek C Schaeffer posted a 6 second 100 yard dash surpassing the old mark by one second and a 2 minute 87 second 220 yard time matching the world record. He set records in 100, 220 and 440 yards in one morning on Sept. 22, 1809 and aims to lower them further this season. He is a noted water poloist and excelled at the New York sportsmen show winning prizes against top swimmers.
Louis S. Burbank of Worcester Massachusetts introduces a rowing bicycle that mounts a sliding seat on parallel bars with outrigging oar levers. The device aims to blend rowing motion with bicycle propulsion, offering back and arm development plus high speed while steering remains practical.
Beagle packs grow popular among American breeders as enthusiasts like Harry Payne Whitney C Albertson and George B Post buy miniature foxhounds to form packs for prize speed trials. Whitney plans a large kennel at his Wheatley Hills estate as the National Beagle Club of America notes the breed’s rising appeal and endurance traits.
The Automobile Club of America confirms the autumn show at Madison Square Garden Mundison Square Carden. Directors approved preliminaries and leased the arena for November 8 to 10. Manufacturers and riders anticipate prizes for stopping starting and hill climbing, with expected international interest as foreign makers seek American market share. A New Bicycle Candle Bar introduces a spring handle bar to dampen road shocks. The bar hides springs within tubing, leaving a stationary central section and movable ends to absorb wheel vibrations, easing rider fatigue.
A Memphis humor excerpt recalls Ned Carmack’s witticism about a minor election. The quote “Memphis, the Queen of the Valley, God bless her” sparked a sharp comeback, with “Blank, the fool of the Valley, God help him” becoming an enduring epigram cited by the Memphis Scimitar.
A North Columbus woman recalls a playful moment with her daughter Edith at a reception. The child cried from toothache and asked how it would go away. She quipped she cannot remove her teeth like her mother. This light domestic anecdote reflects daily humor from the Ohio State Journal.
Advertisement claims Banner Salve is the best salve in the world made from a prescription by a renowned skin specialist. It is advertised to heal piles burns scalds ulcers running sores and all skin diseases, with H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co. associated.
Daniel C. Pomeroy, once a prominent New York criminal lawyer, gained his education on the box seat of a coach. He helped defend Mrs. McCarthy in Utica for the murder of Hall of Ogdensburg. Judge Doolittle presided and pressed the case as Pomeroy argued with sharp, stubborn wit.
A Germantown California resident reports fourteen years of rheumatism with constant suffering. After trying many remedies, he used Chamberlains Pain Balm and was immediately relieved, soon cured, and has remained symptom free. Sold by Joseph Emmert, successor to Emmert & Burrell.
A weary sermon closes with a joke as Deacon White is mistakenly asked to lead prayers. The pastor’s attempt ends with the deacon still drowsy, and the crowd reacts to the comic timing. The note ties into a series of brief advertisements for Foley’s Honey and Tar and other remedies.
Spring session opens April 2 with excellent price discounts. Entry encouraged by call or write. Contact 323dlw Colnear or Commerce.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough and influenza. It cites widespread use and testimonials claiming cures and life saving effects, with sales by Joseph Emmert, successor to a local supplier.
The C M and St P railway resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car from Chicago to San Francisco with a Friday 10 35 p m departure, stops at Omaha and Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, and arrives in San Francisco the following Wednesday. An optional Salt Lake City excursion is offered. Eastbound service departs San Francisco Saturdays for Chicago, arriving Wednesday morning. G H Hearrorp G P and T A 9 25 d w d t
On the first and third Tuesdays through October the Southern Railway offers cheap one way and round trip tickets to Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia and Florida. Homeseekers pay one fare plus $2 for a round trip, tickets valid twenty one days from sale. Southeastern territory invites prospectors and settlers with favorable terms. contact W W Taylor A G P A Louisville or J C Beam Jn NW P A Chicago for details and illustrated matter.
Historic timetable fragment shows Chicago to Omaha Limited No 1 with departure at 2:30 p.m and arrival times, plus No 8 Omaha Express, No 21 Fort Dodge and Lyle Express and No 31 Chicago and Dubuque passenger with Chicago arrivals. East bound Nos 2 Chicago Limited and 4 Chicago Express list departures from Omaha and arrivals to Chicago. Additional services include Dubuque and Chicago Express Nos 22 and 32 with assorted departure and arrival times through Freeport and Galena.
Daily timetable snippet shows Freeport to Chicago trains with numbers 150 152 154 166 168 and freight No 188, with times from morning to night. Westbound from Chicago to Freeport lists Nos 151 155 145 167 and freight No 161, noting freight carries no passengers. Operator E. B. Dale.
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