30 May 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1898
Page
1
The Woodman’s Axe touts dry soft pine logs from a Wisconsin tract and full northern Illinois yard quality. It advertises under cover storage to avoid rain damage and promotes Red Cedar, White Cedar, and White Pine shingles from a large Michigan mill at low prices to stop leaks and prevent roof damage.
The store pledges to supply patrons with the very best, fresh products from world markets at reasonable prices. Compounded Ext Sarsaparilla is in high demand and every bottle is guaranteed or money refunded.
A AP dispatch reports Commodore Schley bottling up the Spanish fleet at Santiago de Cuba. The American ships Brooklyn Texas Massachusetts Iowa Marblehead and Vixen are present. Reports from Manila Toilo and other ports describe quiet conditions with various naval activities and blockades ongoing.
J M McCarthy Jr claimed victory in the eleventh Irving Milburn road race with a time of 1 hour 16 minutes 40 seconds.
165 starters competed in the twelfth annual road race. Joseph Ringl of the Pizen club took first with a time of 1 hour 13 minutes 38 seconds. W. B. Ferguson of Woodlawn club finished second and Gus Hefling of Lake View third. Time prize winner Orlando Adams had a clocking of 1 hour 8 minutes 69 seconds. judges to decide the time prize.
The War Department confirms regulars will embark from Tampa promptly but withhold details on their destination. The notice labels the move as official and timely, signaling readiness for deployment while withholding operational specifics.
An imprompt dancing party is planned for this evening at Temperance Hall hosted by the Go- Hameras club. Yesterday Drs Peck and Burns performed a successful operation on Mrs J W Young. The Missionary Society and Young People's Missionary Society announce meetings tonight at Mrs Ed Schipig's home. A birthday party for Mrs Riechel is planned on Grant Street. Sunday School Teachers Union meets at the Y M C A building at 7:30. All who are interested are invited.
Mrs Amanda R Rodebaugh died at 1 am at 127 Chestnut street from cancer after two years of illness. She was born May 9 1856 in the county and leaves her husband four children Oscar Lottie Lillie and Florence plus a Rock Grove stepfather. Funeral from the house at 10 am with Rev Bovey. Cedarville Cemetery. Henry Staas 71 died at his Lancaster township home from stomach cancer. Born in Germany he had lived 80 years in the state leaving a widow and four children Mrs Scott Deaner Mrs Gus Schelp Dora and Harry. Funeral at 2:30 pm from the house and 3 pm at Young's church with Rev Holke. Gibler orchestra to play for Go-Home-Early club tonight and at St Marys hall.
Mrs H WeSchroeder and family thank neighbors and friends for service during bereavement. Appointments listed for Wednesday and Saturday evenings May 80 to Oct 1 1898. Includes names ApwARD BENGSTON and local merchants.
A local plant supplier reports Iris and Aris varieties now blooming in their display. The inventory lists about 500 flowering perennials available for gardeners seeking vibrant spring color.
The Pecatonica High School will hold commencement Friday evening June 10 in the Pecatonica Opera House. The small class of four includes Faith Collins, Guy P. Hill, Florence E. Preisler, and Ren. R. Mahaffy, with essays on Beacon Lights, Women’s Rights, Monuments, and Physical Culture.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded priced at 25 cents per box sold by Emmert & Burre.
A brief sale note announces $30 suits offered for $22 for one week only. The message is signed by Joan S. Hanpster and references Basa PHS tip to MS PaHoy rage AG, indicating a promotional period with a strong urgency.
The marriage of Fred Burbank son of Dr J C Burbank to Martha Stone of Clinton Iowa is set for Wednesday evening. Col Fuller of Belvidere offers the lieutenant coronency of his regiment to Senator H I Aspinwall likely to accept. Licenses issued include Frank Becker and Louisa Boos of Freeport and Samuel Stabenow and Zoe Klontz of McConnell. The funeral of Jeremiah Swartz, Stephenson county pioneer, was held today at Dakota with many neighbors in attendance.
In Denver and Des Moines Memorial Day events marked by 1,800 Town National Guard members and two regiments. Washington D C ceremonies at Arlington and Soldiers Home described as more elaborate than in years. Springfield Illinois Decoration Day observance described as purely local with Gov Tanner on a hunting trip and graves decorated for both blue and gray.
This morning's league ball games resulted in New York 6 over Cleveland 2, Brooklyn 1 over Cincinnati 6, Boston 11 over Chicago 2, Philadelphia 66 over Jaonisville 1, Pittsburg 1 over Baltimore 2.
The Chicago and Northwestern adds a through coach to Milwaukee via Rockford Beloit and Janesville. The passenger leaves here at 7 15 in the morning and reaches Milwaukee at 12 15 p m. The return departs Milwaukee at 2 80 p m and arrives here at 7 35 p m.
A drafty snippet notes Kleckner and Evans meat market ceased business on Saturday night. It mentions a strawberry ice cream soda beverage at H d Moogh's soda fountain. A Ful ton volunteer company led by G W Bansall seeks to join Freeport’s new battalion. The Cuban relief circles and King’s Daughters invite all to a sewing meeting at Second Presbyterian church tomorrow at 1 pm, requesting second hand clothing donations.
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