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29 Mar 1899
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Freeport Daily Journal in Freeport, Illinois
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1899
Page
1
Bongye & Schwarz Wall Paper and Paint House
The leading wall paper and paint house offers the largest line of paper and room mouldings with exclusive city control. They provide sample books, interior decorating, and painting services at 109 Galena St with dealers in paints oils and glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call
Calso
Filipinos Before Late Special Forces Advance
Filipino forces resisted as American troops moved toward Malolos, with heavy fighting reported near Manila. McArthur’s division pressed along the railroad from Manila and Matilo toward Higna, suffering four killed and thirty five wounded. A Minnesota regiment reinforced the line and a construction train followed to repair rails. Otis reported rebels destroyed rails and telegraph lines. The advance continued with strong enemy trenches still in place and a hard battle anticipated at Malolos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bocave
Bulacan
Malolos
Dakotian
Manilao
Manila
Matilda
McArthur
Matilao
Higna
Minnesota
Washington
Otis
Bican
Begole game law bill defeated in Illinois Senate
In Serincheco Illinois on March 28 the senate defeated Begole’s bill revising the state game law by a 14 to 16 vote on its passage. The measure sought additional remedies for propagation and protection of game and provided for a state game commissioner, a one time warden per district, a state board of forestry and pheasantry, and hunter licensing. It also barred hunting prairie chickens, ruffed grouse and partridges for three years unless properly accredited for scientific pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serincheco
Ill
Yeas
Begole
Senate
Board of Forestry and
Cabinet Consider Cuba Consolidation and Civil Service Rules
Washington March 29 special report notes cabinet discussion on consolidating Cuban administrative departments minor civil service amendments and appointing commissioners to the Czar peace conference no final decision reached John Sherman returned home this morning appearing feeble after the journey from Old Point
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cuba
John Sherman
Old Point
The Court of Inquiry on Porto Rican beef supplies
Washington March 29 Special Major Black Miles chief commissary described a conversation with Tagan after return. Naval officers testified canned beef kept well at sea and was liked in soups and hash. Marines at Guantanamo were supplied with it and never complained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Black
Miles
Tagan
Guantanamo
Armour & Co. head S. B. Armour dies of pneumonia
S. B. Armour, head of Armour & Co. loco packing house and brother of Philip D. Armour of Chicago, died this morning in Kansas City from pneumonia. The death follows illness spanning a short period, with Armour a prominent figure in the packing industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
S. B. Armour
Loco Packing House
Armour & Co
Philip D. Armour
Chicago
Crook Arrives With Dead Soldiers From Cuba and Porto Rico
The transport Crook arrived in New York with 682 bodies of soldiers who died or were killed in Cuba and Porto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crook
New York
N. Y
Cuba
Porto Ico
Easter Bonnet Opening At Mrs Bogar Millinery
Easter decorations and fashion headline a milli nery opening at Mrs H E Bogar with hats and bonnets on display. Event slated for Thursday and Friday March 30 and 31 in a small-town shop setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Bogar
Postoffice Clerks Face Inadequate Vacation Funds
The article notes that postal clerks nationwide lack paid leave while carriers receive fifteen days annually. Although Congress directed fifteen days of paid leave for clerks and provided funding, the amount is insufficient to cover all clerks. Postmasters are expected to scramble to secure allocations for their offices.
Haworth League Meeting Delivers Promising Program
The monthly Haworth League gathering at the First M. E. church last evening featured a strong program led by Miss Jennié Huenke Theier who presented a thorough paper on Jerusalem the New and the Old Excellent music by Miss Zoe Hea and Miss Mabel Brownlee marked the event with notable talent Brownlee, a younger singer, showed ease and a sweet voice with bright future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haworth League
M. Ey
Jennié Huenketheier
Zoe Hea
Mabel Brownlee
Brownles
Epworth League Meeting and City Ticket Meeting Notice
Epworth League at First M B church last night drew a good crowd as the topic City of Jerusalem was discussed and Rev J H Keagle spoke on The Temple. Democratic candidates for city offices plan a meeting tonight at the city council rooms to arrange primaries. Thatcher Quartette tickets moving fast with a near full house expected at the Grand next Monday night. Fancy ad notes exchange for reserved Thatcher seats Friday at 8 a m with H J Moogh. Schoeffel and Brockhausen run a new ad in today’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. B
Jerusalem
J. H. Keagle
Temple
Tic
Thatcher Quartette
H. J. Moogh
Electric Bitters Cited By Doctor as Blood Purifier Cure
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. Sores on head and face healed, doctors unable to help. Claims the remedy purifies blood and treats eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils running sores. Stated price 50 cents, sold by Emmert Burrell druggists with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
Emmert & Burrell
Opening of new millinery store in Freeport women invited
The ladies of Freeport and vicinity are invited to the opening of a new millinery store by E. Buss at 168 Stephenson Street, 3rd door below the Y M C A. The event runs Monday through the week with over 100 pattern hats on display and latest novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
E. Buss
Stephenson Sr
Choice Cut Flowers At Low Prices From Harpster Florist
Display of cub roses carnations master lilies hyacinths and tulips in choicest varieties offered at very low prices. Modern design work available. Visit W. W. Harpster’s downtown store next to the post office call 849 for Jons Bauscuer Jr florist. Greenhouse 302.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Harpster
Jons Bauscuer, Jr
Weather Forecast and Personal Notices
Weather outlook mentions late southerly winds and possible overnight temperatures. Also notes the death of a city resident's mother, with family names John and William Shay. A marketing blurb promotes Rocky Mountain Tea for health and beauty, and announces a display of latest fashion styles and bonnets at Miss Brinkman’s 131 Galena St on March 29.
Candidate for Alderman in Thirdayard Primaries
A fragmented notice announces a candidate for alderman of the Thirdayard subject to Republican primaries. The unreadable OCR text mentions UNLV and BROWN and uses an announcing verb form with missing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNLV
BROWN
Millinery styles arrive for spring at Knox’s shop
Mrs. N. E. Knox offers a fresh batch of spring millinery with pattern hats that blend fashion and affordable prices. A nice line of ready to wear hats complements the collection, inviting customers to visit and choose.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilbur Lumber CO
Exchange Bty
Brewater’ House
Telkphone
Atlas
Aiss
George H. Breadhurst
Moogk’s
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Fll
Bongye & Schwarz
Rocky Mountain
Schoeffel
Royal Baking Powder GO
Anois
Mer
John
Shay
Mr Shay
Emmert’& Burrell
MacCrea & Co
Post
Spana Cub
Harden & Tice
C S. Barrett
Optician
Aml
Bengston’s. Jewelry Store
Ema
Noe
Boy's Union Cassimere
Chevious
Stephenson St Freeport
T. H. Hollister
Jeweler
Ai V
Hart
John S. Harpster
Crockrey
Remna
C.H. Little
New Spring
Wim
Walton Nephews
Stephenson St. Freeport, Ill
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