22 May 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1899
Page
1
An advertisement touts lumber from town and country builders. It claims superior use for all purposes, insisting customers switch if not already buying. It emphasizes good grades, thorough seasoning, and protection under cover to prevent warping from rain and sun.
The draft government plan would appoint a governor general by the president with a cabinet and later an elected advisory council. Filipino commissioners seek peace talks while military operations continue. northern troops dwindling to 7,000 under Lima and 4,000 under Pilar, demoralized and short of arms. Armistice requests denied.
Navy Department has no news of any difficulty with Nicaraguan officials or a collision involving the Detroit and the Nicaraguan gunboat San Jacinto. A passenger claims the San Jacinto was sunk by the Detroit, but stations in Boscas del Torre and Bluefields dispute the rumor and officials have no confirmation.
Cuicano May 22 Special Illi nois Threatening tonight and Tuesday with possibly occasional showers and continuing cooler brisk east to northwest winds.
The Epworth League of First Methodist will host a monthly literary meeting featuring readings and stories about hymn writings. Participants include Charles Garlock Gilbert Richards Harry Young Walter Young and others with singing by Vera Vipond Mabel Brownlee Ida Roland Anna Hea Etta Wood Mrs Thomas Della Scott and Mr Markle.
A large number of witnesses testified today in the Christian Daughenbaugh will case in county court. The daughter Mrs Diemer seeks allowance for her claim as housekeeper for her father. She is represented by Eckert and McDonald. The estate is represented by Crain, Marvin, Pattison and Mitchell. Judge Croukrite presides.
Freeport residents welcome the sale of the Stover bicycle plant to Spaulding syndicate as it will keep the plant open. The building is leased from D. C. Stover, with J. Fred Smith to manage for five years. The syndicate aims to lower bicycle prices by reducing costs in advertising and distribution.
Poetic flourish thanks readers for enduring life and expresses gratitude for Rocky Mountain Tea from Emmert and Burrell. The lines celebrate refreshment and well being offered by the brand.
Advertises Rocky Mountain Tea by Hmmert & Burrell for blemish free skin and proclaims it never fails. Also promotes Lee's Lice Killer to keep chickens free from lice, sold by Geo. S. Nash at 64 West Street.
Jacob Voight of Dakota arrived on a Phoenix bicycle left against the Kraft house, found missing within minutes. Police searched and later Officer Kuhlenkamp recovered the wheel by the road back of the Kraft house. The note includes multiple local notices and ads about lectures, a charity event, a Beecham's pills pitch, a dance, a tailoring sale, and a request for pauper flowers for a Queen's Carnival pageant.
Srrinarien Illinois May 22 Special in view of the mustering out of the 9th Illinois the last regiment sent by the state to war with Spain the adjutant general issued a general order acknowledging their patriotism and the pride of the people of the state sorrow for the fallen and welcoming the volunteers home hoping for success in life
Circano May 22. Special report: Harlem race track buildings burned early this morning. Suspected incendiary origin. Racing postponed from Decoration Day. All horses saved. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars. South Elgin Depot Safe Robbed. Exary II May 19. Northwestern depot safe blown open by dynamite. 300 dollars and many tickets stolen.
A major blaze at Green Point destroyed four factories and fourteen dwellings in Brooxuyx this morning. Total losses estimated at 800000 dollars. Local authorities are investigating the blaze as residents assess the damage and begin repairs.
Denver on May 22 special report notes today's sessions centered on the general subject of mis nS as part of the Cumberland Presbyterian assembly in Denver.
At Maixseavotis Minnesota on May 22 the opening morning session announced the synodical committee and read the freedmen committee report. Telephone number 115 has been installed at the residence of H G Bridenbaugh 16 Green Street.
A catalog note lists men’s all wool pants in twenty styles and boys’ long pants, three piece suits for ages 14 to 19, plus a boys’ short pants suit for ages six to six years, all described as good.
A led item outlines a house to house canvass plan in Freeport to promote a staple household article. The notice lists a contact address H. B. 5 Box 7503 and references reliability and good recommendations for the campaign.
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