28 May 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1898
Page
1
An Northern Wisconsin lumber dealer argues soft pine logs are scarce and advertises dry, water-proof lumber. They tout Red Cedar Shingles as best on the market with low prices and claim access to a Michigan mill's entire output to ensure quality. They urge immediate roof replacement before further rain damage.
Wilbur Lumber Co with office on Exchange Street near the Brewster house lists W M Sanford as manager and telephone number seven for inquiries and orders.
The firm pledges to supply the very best medicines from world markets at reasonable prices. Their Compounded Ext Sarsaparilla is in high demand and every bottle is guaranteed or money refunded.
Key West reports from May 28 that Admiral Schley has the Spanish fleet confined in Santiago de Cuba harbor. The naval campaign hinges on the harbor’s exact conditions and the expected destruction or neutralization of Cervera’s ships.
The gunboat Woodbury arrived in Key West with Hayden Jones and Charles Thrall newspaper correspondents released by Spain after capture in Cuba. They were exchanged for Col Cortijo Surgeon Major Julian and two Spanish servants taken by the U S fleet on the steamer Argonaute.
A May 28 dispatch from Cape Caytrex reports an unconfirmed rumor of an important American success. Since the Spanish fleet’s arrival at Santiago no news has come through and the situation remains unexplained amid persistent cable silence.
At Rixaston Jamaica on May 28 report says twelve United States warships patrol the approaches to Santiago harbor while the Spanish fleet remains likely inside. The cruiser Harvard departed the fleet yesterday and arrived this morning.
Special dispatch from Hoxa Kona says the Baltimore was not harmed by an internal explosion in Manila Bay. The cruiser Seafire arrived from Manila reporting Dewey short on ammunition and supplies.
Wasurxatron May 28 special. Secretary Long received a cable from Admiral Dewey confirming the invaliding of Capt Gridley of the Baltimore and two officers, to be sent home via Hong Kong. No advices this morning from Cuban waters.
A May 28 item from Cureaco TL cites Reuter's agency denying a London rumor that Samp son’s fleet was defeated off Santiago and Samp son killed, calling the report a silly falsehood.
St Thomas on May 28 reports no news of the American or Spanish fleets. The situation remains quiet with no new developments or communications to report.
New York May 28 Special reports that Schley has destroyed the Spaniards in a naval engagement. Details are sparse as dispatches arrive from the scene. The claim centers on decisive action by the American squadron against Spanish forces.
A current report claims Commodore Schley destroyed the Spanish squadron in Sanita harbor but notes the report is unconfirmed and not independently verified.
The body of Gladstone was entombed in Westminster Abbey in elaborate national and church ceremonies. The north transept hosted the solemn official funeral, the first since Lord Palmerston, as Westminster’s grandeur underscored the event. The coffin rested on a bier beneath a pall of white and gold.
Cunaco May 28 Special Illinois forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Sunday. Cooling trend tonight with fresh westerly winds. Socials noted with Miss Sadie Mayer hosting about thirty friends for cards and dancing. Efficiency League of Irene church and the Good Temper socials reported as successful last night.
William Kercher nearly drowned yesterday until timely aid from his companion Joe Dollemeyer. Both men were fishing when Kercher slipped and fell. Dollemeyer acted quickly to save him from a watery grave.
New recruits listed include Eugene Kreider Davis Wm Haga Geo Schelling J A Woodson Wm Wickler Ed Oolmstead Rae Robey Wi He McCarthy Wm Tansen Freeport A C Bellows Arthur Miller and Wesley Fox. Northwestern time card changes shift the Chicago train to 6 45 arriving 10 45 and modify the evening freight and Chicago passenger departure times. A patriotic Cuban service is planned at First Baptist church with organ preludes hymns recitations and papers, followed by a Baptist social with music and readings. A Plainfield woman reports recovery after using Dr King's New Discovery for consumption. trials offered. Iris flowers ad promotes 1500 plants at 25c per 15.
Arthur Robb, 16, employee on Dale Shakey's farm northwest of Durand Illinois, stabbed his employer in a quarrel over a scuffle. Shakey, seriously injured but expected to recover, was treated by Dr Haines. Robb had not been arrested. The wound narrowly avoided the jugular.
Public school scholars will enjoy a vacation Monday in observance of Memorial Day. The item notes a district pause in classes as a holiday.
Officer Kuhlenkaimp located a bicycle left in a stairway last night and it awaits the owner at the police station for claim.
The infant sons of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schanee of Florence township died Friday afternoon aged four months.
At St Josephs Catholic Church tomorrow morning a class of over fifty children will receive their first communion.
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen's Amica Salve as the best remedy for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles with no pay if unsatisfied and offers the product for 26 cents per box sold by Emmert & Burrefy.
Minor items report renovation at Mensenkamp tobacco shop and Holland & Ascher laying a cement walk before the Bulletin office. Dunkards delegation passes through town from the Naperville convention. Pentecostal Sunday sermons planned by Rev Alberding. Frank Howe, son of J N Howe, graduates from Harlow Business College and starts as assistant stenographer at Robinson Manufacturing.
Miss Janette Porter hosts a gathering this evening for about forty of her young friends, providing entertainment and refreshments in a social event expected to please attendees.
A local tailor advertises men’s suits originally priced at 30 dollars now available for 22 dollars for seven days. The promotion is presented as a rare chance with emphasis on limited time and value.
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