Fall Stock of Cook and Heating Stoves and Boilers
We are now receiving our Fall Stock of Cook and Heating Stoves, Furnaces and Steam Boilers. We assure the public that we have the best and most complete stock of these goods we have ever shown.
01 Oct 1887
Page 1
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1887
Page
1
We are now receiving our Fall Stock of Cook and Heating Stoves, Furnaces and Steam Boilers. We assure the public that we have the best and most complete stock of these goods we have ever shown.
In heavy fog and shifting wind the Volunteer, a long chancelow yacht, edged ahead of the Thistle in a demanding race off Long Island. At 4:23:47 pm the Volunteer cleared the line two miles ahead, with the Thistle finishing eleven minutes later. observers noted the Volunteer’s centerboard and superior windward work as decisive factors.
The Rockford Drey reports the sudden death of Rev. Wm. Aug. Smith former pastor of the First Methodist Church of Freeport. His death drew hundreds of ministers and mourners to the parsonage as police guarded the home. The widow and daughter Pansy Smith faced sorrow as details spread, while Smith’s life and education traced from Canada to Willimantown, Middleton and Geneva, with a noted clerical career in the West. The funeral expected at Centennial Church with services led by Bishop Maltakey.
Amid heated debate at the Grand Army encampment, Vandervoort and allies criticized President Logan and defended veto power, while Grosvenor led opposition to the platform. The assembly defeated the resolutions endorsing a veto, and officers including Rae and Slocum were elected, with a large banquet concluding the event.
Lok invites shoppers to inspect a grand fall display of seasonable, serviceable goods. The message touts quality and value across clothing and furnishing items, inviting a no-charge look with honest values and a cordial reception.
A long OCR fragment recounts a presidential train tour with Gen Law Wallaga and Gen Palme references, mentioning Lincoln era administration, Grand Army of the Republic figures, and a public reception along routes through Minnesota and Pennsylvania. It describes crowds, handshakes, and ceremonial stops, including at Altoona and Pittsburg, with Mrs Cleveland receiving flowers.
A Baltimorean relative aboard the presidential train convened with Cleveland Col Lamont Dee Bryant and Mr Kissy aboard to convey the party west and north. The group, joined by Dograw and Bickford as U S representatives, left amid cloudy weather as crowds gathered. a brief halt at Baltimore drew cheers while a bookkeeper was briefly detained for protest.
A broad catalog lists drugs medicines chemicals surgical instruments crutches galvanic batteries syringes trusses supports and shoulder braces thermometers toilet soap perfumes colognes face powders toothbrushes combs hair brushes handbags pocket books purses razors scissors feather dusters chamois skins carriage sponges paints varnishes painting supplies oils and related items all warranted with prices as low as typically charged for inferior goods.
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