29 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
1
Our lumber is used for all purposes by the best builders in town and country. You cannot get better or more satisfactory lumber. We sell good grades, thoroughly well seasoned and under cover to protect from rain and sun.
Fire rages on the west side of the continental divide, beyond control, forcing people to flee. Officials warn the timber loss will be tremendous and affect water flow from headwaters irrigation zones. The fires span Routt Rio Blanco Grand Eagle Larimire Garfield Pitkin Summit counties in the northwest region of Colorado.
London dispatch reports the Danish queen died after prolonged illness and consoling scenes as kings and the princess of Wales attended at her bedside. Flags lowered. In Paris, US peace commissioners held a session with Spanish officials, noting divergent instructions complicating the talks.
Acting Secretary Atlee conferred with Secretary Hay at his residence to learn when he should assume the state department. Hay stated he would not begin duties today but would take the oath tomorrow.
In Srrinareto the National Live Stock Breeders association at its annual meeting ruled that unbred entries by competitors are ineligible. Officers elected include N H Gentry president G H Davison secretary and Mortimer Levering treasurer.
Sir John V. Moore alderman and senior partner of Moore Bros leather merchants was chosen lord mayor of London to succeed Horatio David Davis, incumbent in office.
Colonel Joseph M. Bennett philanthropist died this morning at age eighty two. The brief obituary notes his charitable work and long life. An advertisement for Burdock’s Blood Bitters from Emmert & Burrell accompanies the item.
At the Syracuse convention Temporary Chairman Palmer opened the session at 12 24. Senator McCarren announced Kings and New York county backs Van Wyck who would secure 290 first ballot votes though 226 needed. Frederick Schraub named permanent chairman. Nomination votes followed with Van Wyck at 350 and other candidates receiving smaller totals before acclamations.
Sprnnekeep Illinois September 29 Special Tomorrow A E Wilson secretary of the state Prohibition executive committee will file 1500 petitions representing 10200 names for the ticket and a sufficient number for congressional candidates each legislative candidate and each assembly district
Depuam Maas September 29 Special. The town mourns in respect for the late Thomas F Bayard as telegrams of condolence arrive from across the country and Europe to the Bayard family.
In Red dick, Kankakee county, sixty farmers mobbed lightning-rod salesmen after a barn restoration contract. A Chicago traveler and local man restrained the crowd, warrants were issued, and the men agreed to settle for 20 dollars and waive damages. The mob pursued them after a trial, pelting with stones as they fled a mile from the village. One man named Van Duzen claimed Chicago origins.
Partly cloudy tonight with possible showers in Lenay. Cooler Friday night with southeasterly to easterly winds expected as the map shows the Illinois region.
Abel Miller sells property at Shan non and Michael Stack marks 89th birthday. Jas Lavelle injures foot at Clinton. Herman Fluegel celebrates birth of son in Eleroy. County clerk issues marriage license to Hamm and Bookman. Modern Woodmen fair moved to Nov 7 to 12. Fred J. Young buys Arcade saloon from John Klein. Co L Friday veterans banquet in Freeport. Geo Allen marries in LaSalle. returns to Freeport. Freeport Woman's club hosts first meeting season. William Miley buys Young's barber shop. W C T U meets Friday at 2 at Mrs Bell home. report on district convention. G A R members urged to attend banquet. wear blue or badges. Dean's Ointment advertised as cure for itching piles. Emmert & Burrell.
W L Beals a IL Central conductor resumes activity after three weeks illness. Emma Bauch returns from Chicago and battles typhoid fever at her parents home. Milton Snyder, injured switchman, recovers well. Harry Lichtenberger had a rough night but shows improvement. J C Cain of Florence remains quite sick.
Sprina Fiecp reports from Sept. 29 in Ilinois that Surgeon Anthony of the Sixth Illinois has no record of Cranemiller of Davis while efforts to locate him continue. Gen. Reece says the program will muster out the first battalion at Rock Island, second at Galesburg, third at Freeport, a change likely to be carried out.
Goes farther and farther, never stops until you're well. That's what Rocky Mountain Tea does, 35 cents only, Emmert & Burrell.
Notice announces a millinery opening at H. EH Bonars on Friday and September 30 and October 1. Miss A. Robinson of Freeport, Illinois, a seamstress specializing in children's wear, offers address by mail.
Friday and Saturday September 30 and October 1 at Mrs N E Kecks. Miss Peters returns from Chicago with new patterns and novel ties. A special line of neatly trimmed hats offered at two dollars and thirty eight cents each. Mus N E Keck. 9-28 lw
Short notice inquiry highlights Joun S Harpster offering dress shirts and fancy shirts made to order. Local merchant tailors present a quick turnaround for custom menswear.
Thu Fri Sat sale announces peaches at 15c per basket up, two baskets for 25c, plus quinces, apples, plums, pears, celery, and lettuce. California red yellow blue plums and New York Bartlett pears featured. H. D. Post, Leading Grocer, 28d4t.
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