09 May 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1899
Page
1
Our lumber is used for all purposes by the best founders in town and country. We want you to use it if you are not doing so already. You can't get better or more parrdon toe lumber than we sell. Good grades, thoroughly well seasoned, and under cover to protect from warping by rain and sun.
Atlas guarantees checks on cash lumber purchases, ensuring payment security. The notice highlights a telephone contact for inquiries and emphasizes reliable financial handling for timber transactions.
An advertisement promotes cameras and photographic specialties in 1899 styles as the best option for the least money, highlighting affordability and traditional camera designs.
We offer the largest and most complete line of wallpaper and room mouldings, with sample books available from 25c up. Exclusive control in the city. We hang paper, calso mine, interior decorating, house and sign painting. Dealers in paints, oils, glass, etc.
A reconnoitering party from Law sons command led by Major Diggles of Minnesota advanced to a point near San Miguel about twelve miles north of Balinag. The Americans faced a volley from rebels behind a trench. Major Diggles was wounded. In business news, Calisco reports a gigantic mill deal: a consolidation of mills across the lakes and cities forming the United States Flour Milling company with capital of 40 million dollars, challenging Pillsbury, Washburn Crosby and others.
The United States and Great Britain will back a plan for settling international disputes by arbitration to be presented at The Hague disarmament conference. The Charleston cruiser has left Hong Kong for Luzon’s north coast, purpose not explained.
Sprinabery May 8 Attorney General Akin issued an opinion on building and loan associations. If upheld, notes bonds mortgages and stock cannot be assessed to the association and stock must be listed in the holder’s name even when held as loan security. Borrowers would be taxed on mortgaged property and pledged stock with no set-off, likely forcing straight loans from capitalists and driving investors away as profits shrink News agency reports warn this could cripple or eliminate such associations statewide.
The Oakdale campmeeting board met at Trinity church with subdued attendance. An article allowing cottage construction on grounds passed. Aug 10 to 21 chosen for this year. Rev. W. H. Fouke as president and Rev. W. Caton as secretary were elected or re-elected along with Rev. Isaac Divan. Executive committee includes Fouke Divan Caton Vogelgesang Yeakel Franks. Attendees included Revs Fouke Divan Caton and others. laymen listed from Freeport Sterling Stockton and nearby towns.
Adjutant General Reece announced letters to Illinois National Guard colonels about the annual encampment to be held at Camp Lincoln just after July 4 this year. It will be a regimental encampment and each regiment is asked to indicate the most convenient timing to enter camp.
Lenpox May 9 Special no confirmation of P. D. Armour paralysis. Armour's Chicago representative says latest reports state he reached Hamburg ill and went to a German spa for waters. C A Walsh home from Klondike Ottumwa Iowa May 9 Special Walsh national Democratic committee secretary says he secured valuable claims yet remains committed to sixteen to one.
The Epworth league cabinet met in Cricasco and arranged the program for the international meeting in Indianapolis from June 20 to 23. A list of famous speakers from around the world was selected for the event.
The remains of Mrs. W. C. Whitney were buried from the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City Long Island today. Bishops Littlejohn and Downe officiated. Two special trains were required to carry the floral pieces from the Whitney home to the cathedral.
Hot Springs Virginia May 9 Special The president and Mrs McKinley arrived this morning and will commence bath treatment today as part of their rest visit to the spa town.
Special forecast from Cutpaco notes fair and warmer tonight with possible local thunderstorms from the north. Wednesday winds shift to the south and increase.
A friend donated items once owned by the explorer Father Marquette to Rev Father Horan. The collection includes a copy of Marquette’s original picture, a photo of the chapel at St Ignace, plaster from the old church, and a sword believed to have been used by De La Salle or his men during their explorations among the Indians.
High officials of the Improved Order of Red Men from Illinois arrive for the state grand council meeting in Bloomington. Tonight the Past Sachems' banquet at the Windsor honors members who have served through all chairs. A W Banks of Chicago presided, with welcome by Owen Scott of Bloomington.
A fragment lists Stringer and Knight from Chicago with book titles Ten Years in the Great Council and The Ideal Red Men, plus Wilson Brooks, Alfred Adams, and Emmert & Burrell. Itching piles and inability to sleep are noted, with Dean's Ointment advertised as a cure for 50 cents at any drug store.
Prank Nettle joins Ringling Bros in St Louis. J C Scott showcases a handsomest rig in Freeport. Election of officers tonight at the Cycling club with all members urged to attend. Jacob Theil, car repairer, was struck on the head by iron at work. Full rehearsal of Columbian Cantata at English Lutheran church tonight at 7 30 with dress rehearsal tomorrow. WY M C A hall May 18 wedding tickets on sale at Rogers dry goods Pattison Kryder Moogh Brown Dollmeyer Wright 9 12 47. Ask grocer for T and T coffee. Easy riding buggy advertised by C S Schelling. Hand made hammocks at A D Cox 304 Adams. Carriage repository at No 45 Galena Ave reopened with Hugh Williams in charge. C S Schetrenc 5 5 dlw
All wool men pants and boys long pants suits offered in multiple styles. Boys ages 14 to 19 years can buy 3 piece suits. Also available boys short pants suits for ages 6 to 16 years. Prices start at $2.98.
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