28 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1899
Page
1
A promotional note extols lumber as versatile and durable. It emphasizes that the best builders use it, promising superior grade, thorough seasoning, and protection from rain and sun under cover, urging customers to buy.
The leading wallpaper and paint house promotes the largest, most complete line of wall coverings and room mouldings with sample books to order from 25c. They control the entire line in the city, hang paper, lime, and handle interior decorating, house and sign painting, and dealer supplies of paints oils and glass.
Special dispatches report South Dakota troops repulsing the enemy before Manus with heavy losses and follow on actions by General Otis and General MacArthur. McArthur repairs railroads and advances toward Malolos while insurgents burn towns retreating north. American casualties include several officers and privates killed and many wounded. The Yorktown arrives with the captured Mandara after a stiff chase in Lingayen Gulf.
Nellie Dawson Smith sues for divorce from husband George Abram Smith the singer and vocal music instructor. The marriage lasted under three years after he opened a Rockford studio, then went to California and has not returned. He is brother of Michigan Congressman Smith.
The Senate approved the medical practice bill. The House passed a measure authorizing cities and towns to acquire construct operate or lease heating electric power electric lighting and gas plants. Also approves ceding federal jurisdiction over the site of the public building in Freeport.
In Elgin Butter Market Tener TlJ March 27 on the board of trade 4020 lbs of butter sold at 21c. The market was declared steady at 20c. Resolutions were passed condemning the attempt to repeal the anti color law.
In Harrisburg on March 28 the anti-Quay faction voted solidly for Congressman Dalzell. Ballot results show Quay 87, Jenks 69, Dalzell 61, reflecting a clear preference for Dalzell among the anti-Quay Republicans.
The central council of the National Sound Money League held its annual meeting in New York. Sterling Morton of Nebraska City presided as General Secretary H. E. Smalley presented his report.
An advertisement for Emmert & Burrell touts Burdock Blood Ritters as a tonic that clears the head sharpens the brain and strengthens the body to prepare men for the battle of life.
Bargain offer for a residence at the corner of Stephenson and Whistler streets with a small cash payment if taken within a week. Apply to owner Mrs. R. H. Wiles at Mrs. Boyd Hill's, West Street, Freeport. August 23 for one week.
On Wednesday and Thursday, March 29th and 30th, all the latest styles of pattern hats and bonnets will be on display at Miss Brinkman's, 131 Galena St. All are cordially invited to inspect our line.
Closing day of the United Evangelical conference in Naperville Illinois centers on college plans for the middle states. Proposals to build a central college face questions, with Illinois Ohio Iowa and Nebraska likely united. A financial agent was elected to grow a $100000 endowment amid strong resolutions against tobacco theatres dances and Sabbath desecration. Over $2100 raised for missions as changes in pastorates are expected before tomorrow's bishop’s report.
A vast winter storm snarls Missouri and southern Illinois with five inches of snow since yesterday, cold temperatures endangering garden crops though wheat in Kansas may benefit. In St Joseph four inches fall, the heaviest late-season snowfall since 1878, while Oklahoma fruit is wiped out. Fire at Armour curling hair and felt works kills four, and Jeremiah Steele survives a fourth-floor leap. Sherman recovers from sickness as Chicago cruiser arrival noted. Marconi telegraph secrecy issue cited with new device by Professor Zickler of Brunn.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita Indian Territory reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. The tonic is praised as the best blood purifier and remedy for eczema fetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. Available for 50 cents from Emmert and Burrell.
The ladies of Freeport are invited to the opening of a new millinery store at 1683 Stephenson St. The display features over 100 hats with the latest novelties. The event runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and continues all week, inviting attendees to see for themselves.
The article notes the dedication is delayed until September after commissioners and contractors visited Monument Ridge sites near Orekoreleek and Miocian Ridge. Colonel Culver and Atkins of Freeport are mentioned. the plan remains tentative pending further arrangements. An unrelated ad for constipation remedy Rocky Mountain Tea claims an absolute cure at 85 cents.
New season hats praised for style and value with pattern hats and ready to wear selections. Mrs. N Ii Keors offers a bright display August 25 driving interest in affordable fashion.
MacCrea & Co will open their new grocery store at Post's old stand on April 1, offering extras such as fancy groceries and first class meat market. The opening invites the public to call and inspect a model grocery in a campaign of low prices and good treatment.
A candidate announces self for alderman in the Third ward, stating he is subject to the Republican primaries decision. The proclamation names EM. V. Brown as the Republican figure involved.
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