Republican Senatorial Convention at Freeport Illinois
Republican voters in the Twelfth Senatorial District of Trnda are summoned to send delegates to a convention in Freeport on May 15, 1900 at 1 pm. Purpose is to nominate one Senate candidate and two for the lower house. Representation is one delegate per 500 votes and any fraction. Delegates allocated to Water 18, Carroll 24, JoDaviess and Stephenson counties. Republican Senatorial Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinda
Freeport
Illinois
Senate
William McKinley
Pe O
Bolender and Crotrarr Seek renomination for Circuit Clerk
Political announcements declare H W Bolender and J H Crotrarr candidates for Circuit Clerk of Stephenson county. Bolender asks Republicans for renomination at the county convention and notes past service. Crotrarr, from Lena, Ill., also seeks nomination subject to convention decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhereby
Stephenson County
Clark
Ofice
H.W. Bolender
JH. Crotarr
Lena, Ill
Personal mentions from Rochelle and nearby towns
Local notes list many residents and visitors moving between Rochelle Lena Springfield Chicago Milwaukee and other cities. Names include B M Gishwiller W A Schwartz J H Whitlock O H Wright Arthur Neiman James P Younger Arthur Gimmer G B Winters A Clermont Dr Brundage M Keys Cora Stine Roy Mullen Al Frueh Clyde Jones Bickenbach Hattie Penticoff E Kraker Josie Merck Roberts Nurse Gen Atkins Lulu Tibbets J D McPherson C A Garrison R G Shumway and others. Events cover returns to schools or homes and travels to Danville Cedar Rapids Rockford Bloomington Philadelphia Ann Arbor and Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Frueh
Edna
Sinsinawa Mound
Clyde Jones
Dana
Bloomington
B. Bickenbach
Philadelphia
H. Wilson
Chicago
Jacob Kerch
E. E. Hill
Eleanor
Cedar Rapids
Hattie Penticoff
Belvidere
Woodstock
E. Kraker
Shannon
Josie Merck
Roberts
Oes
Gen. Atkins
Danville
National Soldiers’ Home
G. A. R. Committee
Rocky Mountain Fea promotes grace and lightness in fabric
A short note praises Rocky Mountain Fea for enabling a graceful, willowy silhouette. It mentions Jos. Emmert as a source or advocate, highlighting the product’s effect in avoiding heaviness and clumsiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Fea
Jos
Emmert
Strong Man at Trinity Church and Methodist Conference
Rev. John Divan, the new minister at Trinity church, is described as a strong leader with a clear one focus, dwelling in God’s house, and delivering a stirring sermon. The piece also surveys debates expected at the coming General Conference on lay representation, ministerial limits, amusements, and church governance, plus local church notices and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Divan
Trinity Church
Evangelical Conference
Oakdale
Divan
David
Christ
A Measure of Merit and Local Endorsements
Freeport residents testify to Doan’s Kidney Pills as effective for backache dizziness and kidney troubles. Mr Su Underwood, janitor at River school, reports rapid relief after initial doses and full recovery after a half box. Doan’s Kidney Pills priced at 50 cents per box, via Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Su, Underwood
No. 61
Brick Street
the River School
Dean
Jos
Emmett
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Important Gathering On Methodist General Conference
Rev J A Matlack notes the Methodist Episcopal general conference meets May in Chicago for a four year cycle. The Church with 26986 churches and 2871919 members draws delegates from global regions with each annual conference electing ministerial and lay delegates through lay electoral conferences. An early issue is equal lay representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River
N.G. van Sant
Sterling
J. A. Matlack
Embury
Methodist Church
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Auditorium
Chicago
Methodist Episcopal
United States
Europe
India
China
Africa
South America
General Conference
Syrup of Figs Service Ad from California Fig Syrup Co
An old advertisement urges travelers to take Syrup of Figs on every trip. It promises pleasant, effective action on kidneys liver and bowels and claims to prevent fevers headaches and other sickness. The product is sold in 60 cent bottles by leading druggists and manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Life in Lena and Local Election News
Life in Lena reports S C Georke relocating to Freeport with goods. A school election yielded a solid vote, electing G L Baldwin as president and appointing R M White and J C Lambert to replace Nelson and Hayes. Telegraph work crews begin upgrading lines along the Illinois Central railroad. Nearby residents attend a funeral. visitors arrive from Monroe, Wis., Sycamore Ill., Mt. Morris, and Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Georke
South Side
Freeport
G. L. Baldwin
R. M. White
J. C. Lambert
H.R. Nelson
D. W. Hayes
George Kinser
Fred Seyler
Minor local notices and personnel moves update
The H R C will meet with Mrs. Schofield at 205 Carroll Street. A patrol wagon is in Schelling and Douglas shop being repainted. Roy Bricker is a new employee at the Fargo Express office. Miss Anna Seifert accepts a clerkship in F A Read’s dry goods store. Freeport Lodge K of P No 462 will perform work at tonight’s third meeting. Harry Bridenbaugh moved from Green Street to the Washington house formerly occupied by Dr Poling. Bert Horton relocates family to Chicago for a position with Illinois Central. Primary Teachers’ union meets at Mrs Smallwood’s home 182 Lincoln Avenue Tuesday at 7 30 PM. All ladies welcome. 2t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Union
Salvation Army
Illinois Anti-saloon League
Freeport
W. H. Anderson
Springfield
League
C. R. Corlas
E. E. Barkley
M. E
N.H. Axtell
W.C.T. A
Frances Willard
Embury Church
Freeport Lodge
Harry Bridenbaugh
Green Street
Washington
Poling
Bert Horton
Chicago
Illinois Central
Two Wills Complicate Kaufman Estate In Erin and Koppen Probate
Probate filings reveal conflicting wills for Thomas J. Kaufman of Erin township dated April 23, 1898 and April 5, 1895. The first favors nephew W H Kaufman with all property, the second splits assets with 1500 to the son and 75 to friend I A Darling. Frederick Koppen of West Point township also filed, leaving 400 to each son Ernest Charles Henry and 100 to son William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Kaufman
Erin Township
W. H. Kaufman
I. A. Darling
Frederick Koppen
West Point Township
Ernest
Charles
Henry
William
Amity Ball Promises Elegant Social at Blust's Hall
The Amity society plans a Wednesday evening ball at Blust's hall. Tickets cover all costs with no booths or candy stands. Gibler's full orchestra provides music and card tables will be available for non dancers, aiming for a large turnout as the season's last dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amity
Tebala temple members attend Lena funeral
The Tebala temple Mystic Shrine from Rockford sent members to Lena for the funeral of Fred P. Waite. Attending with the local Masonic bodies were W. H. Allen, Frank Carter, John Emmie, C. F. Henry, J. H. Warren, M. M. Carpenter, W. Van Alstyne, H. Andrus, Thomas Chick, C. W. Dewey, J. A. Nicol, J. H. Camlin, G. W. Fish, A. DeLand, N. E. Benoit, G. W. McDowell, F. H. Moffatt, N. Bur roughs, and E. C. Marsales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tebala Temple
Mystic Shrine
Rockford
Fred P. Waite
Lena
City
W. H. Allen
Frank Carter
John Emmie
C. F. Henry
J. H. Warren
M. M. Carpenter
W. van Alstyne
H. Andrus
Thomas Chick
C. W. Dewey
J. A. Nicol
J. H. Camlin
G. W. Fish
A. DeLand
N. E. Benoit
G. W. McDowell
F. H. Moffatt
N. ©. Burroughs
E. C. Marsales
Embury Methodist Church Silver Medal Contest Program
The program lists performances for a silver medal contest at Embury Methodist Church tonight. Acts include Miss Bireh Mancolin vocal pieces, Misses Myers Prayatyr sness, Lenox, and Mr Chapman performing Wedding Bells, Down with ye, Prattie, No. 2 vocal solo, armor Dean's Conversion, and Song selections. Features an Embury ladies quartet Minfiem of Purpose, mandolin and guitar duet, an Old Man's Story, and a benediction by the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury Methodist Church
Vondeaty
Eeran
Bireh Manc
Lolin
Duro
Myers Prayatyr Sness Atvacavathh
Mes, Lenox
Mr Chapman
Prattie
Eainadignaaes
Hiram Cc
Dean
Seevees
Figeena
Embury Ladies Quartet
Myers
Raha Eioyeedeoaerst
Cadwell elected delegate to Omaha convention
C A Cadwell a prominent city postal clerk is officially notified as delegate from the Chicago branch of the R P QC A to the sixth division convention to be held in Omaha on May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Cadwell
Chicago
Omaha
Mrs Kuehner Hosts Miss Van Vliet and Railroad Leaders
Miss Margaret Van Vliet of Madison is guest of Mrs. R. D. Kuehner. H. M. Metz, Illinois Central commercial agent, came from Council Bluffs for the weekend. J. W. Wallace, IC vice president, visited his son Wallace, division superintendent. An ad warns that women endure about ten years of suffering, promoting Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and health restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret van Vliet
Madigan
R. D. Kuehner
J. W. Wallace
Ilinois Central Railroad System
Wallace
Dr. Pierce
Opportunities for Business on Chic ago and North Western Railway
A pamphlet outlining business opportunities on the new lines of the Chicago and North Western Railway is available. Interested parties may apply to agents of the C and N W Ry or to the general passenger and ticket agent at 22 Fifth Ave, Chicago, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Ill
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Eterna Et Awe
Ee Paint Wa Company
Chisago Ab Ete
Llinoie
Fe Secord-Cides
Freeport, Ill
Garroll County
B. M. Gishwiller
W. A. Schwartz
J. H. Whitlock
O. H. Wright
Sheriff Fox
Roy Mullen
Lulu Tibbets
Sturges
Mich
J. D. McPherson
Mary Rosenstiel
Ann Arbor
O. E. Rosenstiel
Walter Hea
Emrick Hewitt
Will Krape
St. John’s Military Academy
Trin
Conference of the Methodist
Lord Jesus
Church
Epworth League
New York
Fife
J. A. Matcack
Church Notes
Young Ladies Prayer Circle
Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society of
First Presbyterian Church
German Reformed Church
Carrie
Northern Illinois
Lutheran Synod of Iowa
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Dixon
Proveti
Winston & Co
Lowell
General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Pepsia
Anna Seifert
F. A. Read
Shriners
H. M. Metz
Council Bluffs
Hackett Hardware Co
Lowell Hardware
Hackett Hdw. Co
C. A. McNamara & Co
Stephenson Street
Aurora
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ro Y.t
F. A. Dietrich
Joseph Barron
F. Rice
Wetaue St
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