28 Oct 1887
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1887
Page
1
We are now receiving our full stock of cook and heating stoves furnaces and steam boilers and can assure the public that we have the best and most complete stock of these goods that we have ever shown.
Three thousand barrels of Michigan and New York apples on hand and in transit. No commission pack. Headquarters for Baltimore oysters. Fresh celery, Candies, Nuts, Fruits, and dried California fruits at low prices. Coffee and Teas priced to beat competition. Full line of sugars and groceries. Two carloads of California canned goods just received. Largest store outside Chicago with a wide stock and friendly service.
Richmond observers recount the October 28 corner stone ceremony for a monument to General R. E. Lee. Despite rain thousands gathered as Hampton, Lee, and veterans led a lengthy procession. Col. Marshall delivered remarks on Lee and Appomattox, praising reconciliation and the preservation of the Union.
Health officials in Chicago investigated possible cholera exposure after telegrams claimed passengers from the Indépendante, which touched at Palermo during an endemic period, were sent to the city. Immigrants were searched, inspected, and quarantined clothing and baggage fumigated, with officials noting no current risk from other vessels.
Reports from Shoo Fly Wis and nearby Ramsey County Minn describe a gold and silver find with assayers noting gold per ton and silver values. Wabasha Mining Co has acquired 7,144 acres, with groundwork and modeling soon underway as investors anticipate major mineral wealth. A separate mix of local notices includes a suicide attempt by telegraph operator William Murphy in New York and jail staff dismissals in Minnesota over alleged improper conduct. International railroad labor leaders hold elections in Binanaston and a banker in Chicago shows signs of recovery.
Fragmented notes reveal a Pittsburgh telegraphon report about Rev Father Brennan of Newark and Dr McGlynn seeking pardon. The letters discuss Robert Garrett, Gould’s sale terms, and a claimed 85 million and 10 million price misalignment. Indian schooling costs and several regional notices follow with dates and local figures.
The Scott Hardware Co informs Freeport and nearby areas that they are ready to serve with a full stock of builders hardware house furnishings cook and heating stoves furnaces steam boilers iron wagon stock and more. They will provide prompt satisfactory service, employ only first class workers, and operate on a cash basis with no indebtedness.
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