21 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1899
Page
1
The firm touts owning its timber and two saw mills to produce lumber quickly, with the aim of low prices and high grades. Lumber is kept under cover to prevent warping. They invite customers to visit or call, whether buying or not.
Special weather notice from Chicago reports showers in the north this afternoon and tonight with warmer temperatures tonight. Sunday is expected to be fair.
London reports the Basutos seek to assemble chiefs and pledge allegiance to the queen, seen as a Basuto movement precursor. Orange Free State Burgers fear Basuto invasion as official casualty figures from Glencoe show 31 killed and 151 wounded, with heavy losses among British officers and staff. Capetown notes Boers demoralized and unlikely to push further.
Washington October 21 Special. By physician advice Admiral Dewey has cancelled his planned visits to Philadelphia and Atlanta and will accept no further invitations. A statement from his office says the mental strain of such engagements seriously affects his health.
Have bought a home in Washington at No 1747 Rhode Island avenue northwest known as the Fitch house in the citys most desirable section has been purchased with public preparations for Admiral Deweys time
The West Freeport Sunday school schedules a rally service at 3 PM with singing and a full program. Included are declamations by Alice Wright Vera Howe and Etta Reynolds, recitations by Hattie Stewart and Della Reynolds, dialogues featuring Helen Martin, Lottie Stewart and Carrie Stewart, solos by Hattie Stewart, and readings such as Rainy Day Reflections. The program closes with a greetings by Bessie Williams and the closing song Onward Children Onward.
Friends learn Miss Florence Thayer formerly of this place will give a vocal recital next Wednesday evening at the First M. E. church under Epworth league auspices. She will be aided by home talent and promises a rich musical treat.
John Hoebel and Pat Wall plan to open a new hardware store in the Dreyer building on Galena Street, signaling a fresh local business venture in the area.
F EK Bond representing the Buffalo Foot Cycle Co has leased Old Temperance hall and will open a skating rink on November 1.
Four customers bought pianos yesterday and today from Ferry who advertised factory wholesale prices. The notices imply high sales due to his claims. the question asks why customers bought all that called. The answer suggests they trusted the advertised facts and aggressive clearance.
The Mennonites of North America meeting at Bally adjourned after adopting a firm stance against secret societies. A resolution mandates pastors to report on efforts to purge lodges from congregations, with expulsion from the conference if members are tolerated. A letter from Wheaton College president Charles Blanchard warned lodge doctrines corrupt church teaching.
Obituary notes the death of Willie Caldwell sixteen, from kidney trouble at his grandmother’s home in Lena. Born Freeport May 7, 1883, he attended school and was in good health before a brief illness. his parents are abroad, and funeral details are listed. The second obituary reports C A Clement of Lena, son of William Clement, died in Ontario California of lung hemorrhage at about 28. he had worked for Marshall Field in Chicago, then California, survived by wife and father, body to be brought home for burial.
Dr E K J Torey of Meae and Torey will travel to Chicago tomorrow and stay several weeks to focus on specialized lines of professional work. He intends to devote the time to tasks connected with his medical practice.
Rev. T. V. E. Sweet shows marked improvement today as a local health update appears amid a blend of verse and product promotion for Rocky Mountain Tea by Emmert & Burrell.
Promises to cure la grippe in two days with Laxative Bromo Quinins Tabs. Each box bears the signature of E. W. Grave. Sold by druggists with a refund if it fails, price 26 cents.
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