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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary text outlines a plan where representation is based on votes for McKinley in 1896. It mentions two hundred votes equaling one hundred for representation and lists counties or districts with a table showing votes and delegates, ending with a partial line "mn 24."
H W Bolender announces candidacy for Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County subject to Republican County Convention. He cites past nomination and service and seeks Republican support, dating March 18 1900. W B Crovar of Lena Ill releases April 6 in similar notice seeking nomination by Republicans.
A string of short personal notices lists C. A. McNamara in Chicago today, Miles Fleming traveling to Monroe on business, and M. Adleman heading to Rockford this morning. It records LF. E. Serfass and George Ennenga as Rockford and Chicago travelers, visits by Misses Farnum of Madison and Miss Caroline B. Krinbill of Chicago, and Rev H. L. Martin of Rockford, a former Embury pastor, visiting.
A special meeting of John A. Davis post G A R is scheduled for tonight. Members and attendees are requested to attend at the specified time and place.
John Widman a bridge carpenter for the Illinois Central sustained a severe pinching of his right arm in an accident at the work site. He received medical attention and his condition was described as serious but stable. The incident prompted an investigation by the company's safety officers.
Gumbiner Bros show a very neat display of clothing and gentlemen's furnishing goods in their shop windows. The arrangement highlights their range of attire and accessories with careful presentation.
Tom Graham resigns from Wells Fargo express and will travel selling cigars for J. W. Benston & Co. in a move announced today.
Dr. E Allen announces a supply of printed programs for the thirty sixth annual Illinois State Dental Society meeting to be held in Springfield from May 6 to May 11. Dr. Allen serves as chairman of the executive committee of the State association.
Evening event at Beloit features a cocking main between Janesville birds and Chicago. Afterward, Beloit birds fight Freeport opponents with about 25 Freeport sports leaving at 4 10 this afternoon for the scene of the battles.
Fred P. Waite aged 28, long time cashier of Lena's Citizens Bank, died of peritonitis after an operation. He was a prominent local figure, master of the Masonic lodge, exchequer of the Pythians, and a key Republican leader in the district. Funeral will be conducted by Freeport Commandery No 7 with Masonic and Pythian escorts.
The Grand Opera House hosts two plays starting with Arizona featuring a cast including Theodore Roberts Lionel Barrymore and Eleanor Robson and a satire A Texas Steer by Hoyt promising a strong company and sharp humor. Also a Temperance Young People meeting is planned for Wednesday April 25 at the Y M C A auditorium to organize a local temperance union.
After several weeks of work J Hoff mans dry goods store nears completion. The remodel yields one of the citys finest store rooms with attractive display windows and artistic trim mings. Hoff man is a progressive business man and aims to stay up to date in all store affairs.
This morning a heavy iron bar fell on Elias Perkins and fractured two fingers. Workers rushed him to a nearby clinic for treatment as authorities investigated the incident.
In the Pecatonica damage suit by Mrs. Niles against saloonkeeper McLees, jurors likely will not agree on a verdict. Judge Garver’s lengthy instructions defined habitual drunkard and stressed that recovery hinges on liquor sales harming Mrs. Niles’s means of support, not Niles’s card play. co-defendant McGuirk may be liable if issues rule against the dealer.
In Concravo Springs Colo April 16 a Freeporter correspondent reports Easter bonnets amid record snow. Colorado towns Leadville Victor Cripple Creek and surrounding areas endure four feet of snow with 6 to 10 inches of mud and many rail lines blocked. Trains stalled between Palmer Lake Monument and Denver area, with passengers stranded and provisions to be hauled by snowshoe. Telephones remain operative as storms rage and locals urge an end to winter.
Freeport camp M W A meeting decided not to attend U B church Sunday due to illness of Rev Schwim ley, the pastor.
The Woman's Club will hold its usual meeting tomorrow afternoon. All members are urged to attend as business of vast importance will be discussed at this gathering.
C D Isbill of Morgantown Tenn reports large sores on his daughter’s head healed by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad claims a guaranteed cure for eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles. Only 25 cents at Joseph Emmert.
Hair work offerings by Mrs. A C Thomas at 265 Galena ares are described. The notice highlights crafted wigs and related services for customers seeking hair goods and styling.
Loran Shank, son of Mr and Mrs John Shank, left by train for Annapolis to begin a prep course for the cadetship examination to be held there before May. The exam is severe and his success would chance a place at the front. His classmates and friends bid him farewell at the depot, wishing him success in the undertaking.
A column highlighting women in public life and suffrage progress. It cites Lizzie F. Long on Barry Illinois library leadership, Boer women fighting for independence, Rev Annie Shaw influencing Scott Wike, and Chicago College of Physicians and Surgeons opening to women as part of Illinois University. It notes eleven women graduates, contrasts old and modern women’s clubs, and urges women to vote in April school elections, asserting women can vote and should participate. The piece ends with Catharine Wavan McConroucu.
A promotion by Joseph Emmert offers 16 pounds weight gain for taking three packages of Rocky Mountain Tea. The scheme invites readers to follow directions faithfully to earn the weight increase as a sweet smile reward.
An old friend asks Senator Barts the secret of his long life. He jokes about a free diver lifestyle, then credits longevity to avoiding exercise and to careful shoe sales, with ads from Winston & Co and H. J. Porter promoting footwear and garden plants at Walnut Hill greenhouse.
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