08 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1896
Page
1
Illinois weather forecast calls for showers this afternoon and tonight with warmer temperatures tomorrow and southerly winds. Texas Republican State Convention opens at noon in Fort Worth with large attendance and anticipated debate over temporary organization. fusion with populists favored, and a state ticket likely not to be nominated if a fair deal succeeds.
Aug 8 CuricaGo: The Democratic state central committee met to act on the governor nomination. General Black has declined the nomination and the committee is seeking another candidate.
In Allendale New Jersey on September 8 a family coachman shot and killed Isaac Caryl a guest from New York at the Wandell home. He then attempted to kill Frank Wandell before shooting himself. No motive is known.
Sept. wheat and corn quotes listed with bids for futures. Existing prices cover Dec Jan and May contracts. Cattle, hogs and sheep receipts and bids shown, with ranges for beeves stockers and bulls, hogs, and lambs in the Drover's Journal market report.
Nellie Conway arrives from Chicago to tend her ill sister Lizzie as typhoid fever grips Lena. Public schools open with 20 more pupils than last year. Miss Jessie Drew ill in Salt Lake, replaced by Miss Beedle of Galena. Water mains contract bid awaiting judge’s approval. several bidders present. Community rallies, club meetings, and milling refits noted amid regional travel and civic activity.
A carload of the PoLak Star Fancy flour just received will be sold at 95 cents per sack. The seller guarantees the flour to equal anything in the market. Martin Serf announces the offer with business confidence and a fixed price for prompt purchase.
The board of Supervicora is in session at the courthouse. John F. Burrell visits from Chicago. J B Lathrop returns from Minneapolis after attending the national encampment. The Equal Suffrage association held a meeting. Mrs M V B Elson entertained guests for her sister Mrs Barnes of Jacksonville. The funeral of Mrs Marsh was held with Rev GO Dunn officiating, body to Canton for interment. Freeport Cycling club plans a smoker and program. A surprise party honored Harper Wohlford at the Wohlford home with many youths attending and a late evening of ice cream, cake, games, and music. City council met, adjourned to Wednesday. mayor objected to Patrick Jordan's sidewalk inspector bill and to park improvements, while Ald White defended the mayor’s actions and questioned police hiring decisions as show day preparations.
Gr Ferry gears up to close business as ten thousand dollars worth of pianos and organs pass to their maker. Auctioning these musical instruments signals the firm’s final disposition and impending closure.
A dramatic factory cost sale runs Sept 9 to Sept 25 offering pianos and organs at far below dealer prices. W H Corter of Freeport Illinois notes stock must be closed or shipped back as OC R Ferry departs for the road, with payments options and a bold promise of savings from 125 to 200 dollars on select uprights and organs.
Havana dispatch reports that General Gomez and General Garcia censured and relieved of command several senior leaders. Named are Major General Mayria Rodriguez Brigadier General Manuel Suarez and Brigadier General Jean Ruiz who led a Laurada expedition. Ruiz reportedly shot for insubordination and cowardice.
The Warren bank of Clark Hawley Co in Galena has suspended payments temporarily after cash shortage and failed attempt to raise 3500 on gilt collateral. Rumors spread but officials say the bank is solvent and capable of continuing business. assets exceed liabilities by 35000. Local patrons rushed to withdraw, yet confidence remains among Warren capitalists.
The Brst salve in the world, Bucklen's Arnica Salve promises relief for oats, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back, priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Emmert & Burrell.
Advertises lowest prices on school books at Brown and Dollmeyer. Promotes discounted classroom materials and mentions available inventory.
For the fair, the Northwestern line offers excursion tickets to Belvidere and return at low rates from September 7 to 11. Tickets good for return until September 12, 1896. For details inquire at Chicago & Northwestern RY agents. Brown & Dolemeyen advertise school supplies.
The U S Gov t Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior to all others. A drawing for a gold frame will occur Wednesday evening at Smith's Portrait and Photo Studio 117 Stephenson street with a chance to vote for your favorite candidate at Brown Dollmeyer's.
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