31 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1899
Page
1
A local ad extols lumber from the town and country builders claiming superior grades. The copy touts seasoned, under-cover stock protected from rain and sun, urging customers that nothing beats their product for quality and durability.
The leading wall paper and paint house presents the largest line of paper and room mouldings with sample books and exclusive city control. They offer hanging paper, calso mine, interior decorating, house and sign painting, and dealer supplies including paints oils and glass at 109 Galena St.
Kansas and Montana regiments entered Malolos finding it deserted, the presidential building burned and rebels retreating toward the mountains. One American killed, Lieut. Cregg, and several wounded. The town’s government structures were scorched as Montanas raised the stars and stripes. Deserters shrink rebel strength. plan to use native troops for rainy-season fighting.
Prominent educators from many states convene in Chicago for the North Central association of colleges and secondary schools fourth annual meeting. The opening program focuses on preliminaries for the two day convention with plans for future sessions.
March 31 report from Berlin notes Ambassador White met officials to assure that Germany’s latest proposal is favorably received in Washington. In Til, over 200 members of the 8th Illinois regiment colored, mustered out last Monday, plan to file pension claims.
Fragmented OCR notes mention candidates and speech, bars, ailments, and local shop prices. References include Walton Nepeaws, Dunlap, Shamans, and gifts, with various prices from 3.93 to 6.60.
Washington reports physicians say Sherman has entirely recovered from pneumonia and is gaining strength slowly.
Officials report the Stella wreck near Lonvoy may have claimed up to seventy lives though final tally pending. Special coverage notes initial estimates and ongoing rescue efforts.
Special services marked Good Friday in Catholic and Episcopal churches. Freeport camp discussion on a 1900 picnic. Illinois Central conductor Thomas Fagg called to Nebraska by ill mother. A cycling club dance scheduled next Monday at Old Temperance Hall. Piano for sale. Boys receive Blondell’s tickets for laundry day. Shamans' children's suits advertised. Easter hats and bonnets at Mrs. H E Bocar’s millinery opening March 30–31.
MV Brown announces candidacy for alderman in the Third Ward subject to Republican primaries decision.
Readying a new season, Mrs NvE Kroor's offers a chic line of ready to wear hats and spring patterns. The display promises style and value in a bright shop selection.
The MacCrea & Co. will open their new grocery store at Post's old stand in April with extra fancy groceries and a first class meat market. Promises good treatment and low prices and urges the public to call, inspect, and remember the opening date.
Confirmation suits and boy’s long pants suits in genuine black Riverside worsted priced at $5.95. Wa. Wanton Netnews, at.
Sputhampton March 31 Special. The steamer Stella carrying 210 Easter excursionists struck Casquet rocks in fog and foundered within ten minutes. About 120 drowned. two ships have brought 95 survivors. Upon impact, crew maintained order as lifeboats were filled with women and children first. The captain went down with the vessel.
Display features cut roses carnations Easter lilies hyacinths and tulips at low prices with the latest design work. Visit the downtown store next to the post office by W. W. Harpater and Joan Bauscuer JR for choice flowers and arrangements. Text lists a 5.95 boys suit and a Watron Nernews line with phone numbers 349 and 202.
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