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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
1
Freeport manufacturer H. D. Bentley shows eye operation recovery after hospital stay. He returns home and resumes work briefly before mumps illness delays his full business return. Bentley’s enterprises report strong conditions with record orders and robust factory capacity.
London reports Queen Victoria sent Roberts to convey sympathy to Mrs Joubert widow of General Joubert, praising him as a gallant foe. Funeral held at Pretoria with foreign officers in attendance. Boers bombardment claims near Cape Colony noted as ineffective, while Roberts may stay in Bloemfontein for a month before possible forward movement.
Vermont Senator Proctor argues for free trade with Porto Rico while criticizing the tariff provision as incompatible with civil government goals and lastingly urging an approach that earns public judgment and conscience. Pettus later discusses constitutional aspects as House action proceeds on war claims and a sub-port entry for Green Bay is created. Deming's court martial is set for Presidio next Tuesday after charges filed by Major Grossbeck.
A busy evening unfolds with a measuring party at First Presbyterian parlors, a sale of Century cook books, and a tea and shower for Miss Emylie Heard by Miss Besse Best. The Woman's Relief corps hosts a dance at K G hall Saturday night, March 31, while the U B church Aid society offers tea at Mrs J D Diffenbaugh 31 Green St. from 5 to 9. Maccabees social dances and business meetings mark the day as Freeporters mingle at various locales. A dinner party gathers Freeport residents at the home of Mr and Mrs Seth Scott in Silver Creek township.
Illinois forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Saturday with threats in the north this afternoon and tonight. Weather watcher notes limited activity but potential unsettled spells in northern areas.
John Bauscher Jr will sell fresh roses of all colors Saturday March 31 from 25 cents per dozen at W W Harpater s. Opening at Emma Bues new millinery store 163 Stephenson Street near Y M C A 4 8 29d1 Mrs John G Ofer vocal culture teacher 136 West St 2 19deE.
Real estate brief notes Knowlton's Third Addition to Freeport and ongoing Knowlton's Second Addition offers. Lots for sale on easy terms to buyers who will build quality homes. Several lots already sold to buyers planning residences. More desirable lots remain available for immediate purchase.
An advertisement for Dr. Hoag's E Z Cold Cure claims a cold can be cured in a day if started early and promises to save readers from grippe pneumonia and other illnesses. It notes 24 tablets priced at 7 cents, with a money back guarantee if not as represented. The ad is by JOSEPH EMMERT C P GUENTHER & CO.
J R Garrison bank cashier Thornville Ohio suffered lung trouble until using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He calls it best medicine for severe cold or lung issues and keeps a bottle on hand. Available 60c to $1. Trial bottles free at Joseph Emmert's successor to Emmert & Burrell.
Dr N H Axtell to preach on church punishment views at Methodist Church Sunday. Hermsmeier & Son announce change of act. Amity society bills to Miss Harlow this week. Beach & Bowers parade praised. Mrs Gochenour hosted Band of Willing Workers on South Galena Ave. Large attendance and good turnout. Freeport College of Commerce winter term closes. spring term begins next Monday with strong attendance. Harry C Snyder, former student, takes job in La Porte Improvement Co. La Porte Texas. Cure la grippe in two days with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. E W Graves signature on each box. 25c. Piano tuning by F L Stone at Moogk's drug store. Order early for corn, oats, hay, straw, ground feed, bran, oil meal and poultry food. Tel 41, Martin Sere, 2-16F ritf 52 Stephenson St.
Marvin A. McClure, a local music dealer, was arrested at his Burrano home on charges of embezzlement and grand larceny. The case stems from notes totaling 145000 discounted by Charles W. Mussey, cashier of Merchants' National Bank, whose later arrest contributed to the bank's failure.
Morales and Gonzales were hanged at noon today on the plaza in front of the San Carlos church in Pangasin province. An officer of the Seventeenth Infantry presided, and principal citizens witnessed the execution with no demonstrations.
The Spring Session at Harlow Business College is now open at 11 Stephenson Street. Registration details and course offerings are available for prospective students seeking business and clerical training.
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