03 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1899
Page
1
In Otanoa on October 8 the weather office reports cloudy conditions tonight and tomorrow with cooler temperatures expected in the northwest. The forecast covers the next twenty four hours including cooler air moving in from the northwest.
Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock left for the first international yacht race with the New York Yacht Club’s Columbia for the American cup. The Shamrock towed, followed by the Columbia at 9:25 this morning. The starting gun fired at 11:12 with the Shamrock in view.
Admiral Dewey left MacLean's residence at ten for the capitol to receive the sword voted by Congress. He was escorted by Gen Miles and the cabinet, a vast procession moving via White House and Pennsylvanian avenue with sailors soldiers and officers marching in full dress.
The Shamrock and Columbia raced a 15 mile course near the Jersey shore with shifts in wind. The Columbia led briefly, then surged ahead after excursion boats cleared, but the Shamrock regained pace. by 3:45 the Shamrock held a strong wind advantage with about four miles left.
Dispatches from Durban Natal indicate the Boers are expected to launch an aggressive movement today. Rumors surrounding their intentions are the most alarming circulating.
Increase in Population highlights Fred Marble and his wife with a young son and Charles Studebaker as the father of a young daughter.
The rural mail carrier notes steady rise in September deliveries with 152 more pieces than August and 1005 more than June. Collections up by 144 pieces from August. Nearly 100 new mail boxes on routes and four large government boxes added for public collection. Over 600 residents enrolled for mail service. More improvements planned.
To Cure Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E W Grove's signature on each box. 265c. Millinery Opening Monday and Tuesday and all week at the new millinery store. Everyone invited. Mattresses Dressed Over claims old mattresses can be made as good as new by leaving orders at local stores or the mattress factory two doors east of Henney shop on Spring Street. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Mrs Caroline B Hale plans a chiropody manicure and facial massage practice and will open an office for ladies and gentlemen in the Pennsylvania house cottage. Hours are 9 to 12 a.m. 2 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Appointments available.
Exerx Ill October 2 butter market shows 30 tubs offered at 23 1/2 cents bid but no sales. Butter last week fetched 22 4/5 cents, one year ago 20 cents. This week 9,000 tubs reported sold. Next Monday session moved to 11 to 12 due to Chicago celebration.
W C Hea Hart of this city travelling for H D Bentley injured in Wichita Kansas. Dean's Ment remedy claimed for persistent skin itch. Emmett Burrell Ferry sold three pianos and a chapel organ since Monday. Miss Helen Birch studies piano and organ with Wm H Sherwood. Mrs B W Wise to contact. De Vore Piano Co claims sole authority for Poole pianos in Freeport Illinois.
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