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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1900

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Republicans Declare Allegiance to St Louis Platform

Columans O April 25 Special. Republican state convention reassembling this morning adopted reports of committees and made temporary organization permanent. The resolved platform pledges allegiance to the St Louis platform, lauds restored prosperity and foreign trade growth, endorses President McKinley, and nominates L C Laylin for secretary of state with delegates at large Foraker Nash Grosvenor and Ick plus others.

McKinley L. C. Laylin Foraker Nash Grosvenor Ick

Republican State Convention Meets in Wisconsin

Milwauxer Wis April 25 Special The Republican State convention to choose four delegates at large and ratify congressional delegates met at noon. James G Monahan of Darlington named temporary chairman. He criticised Bryan and supported the national administration. A 2:30 recess followed. The resolutions report endorsed the 1896 platform, praised the gold standard, and endorsed McKinley and Governor Scofield.

Milwauxer Wis Philadelphia Jas. G. Monahan Darlington Bryan Committee On Resolutions Congress United States McKinley Scofield

Dewet's Drop Occupied by Charm Side at 9:30

London reports from Bloemfontein that Dewet's Drop was occupied by Charm side with no opposition at 9:30 this morning. Maseru notes Brabant and Hart found Boers near Wepener advancing toward Strauss farm. Dalgetty attacked with six guns to hinder relief column. Rumors say Olivier with 1500 men may attack Hart's rear. no sign of Rundle's advance from Dewet's Corp.

London War Office Bloemfontein Dewet Maseru Brabant Hart Wepener Strauss Farm Dalgetty Olivier Rundle

Pennsylvania State Convention Nominates Hardenburgh for Auditor General

Harrissura Pa April 25 The Republican state convention nominated Senator E D Hardenburgh for auditor general and endorsed the last national Republican platform while backing the present administration King of Utah Succeeds Roberts Washington April 25 In the House William H King was sworn in to succeed Brigham H Roberts and the post office appropriation bill resumed consideration

Pennsylvania Harrissura E. D. Hardenburgh

Local Social News And Arrivals In Chicago

John Darrah returned to Chicago this morning. Hon Jacob Krohn and wife returned last night from Cincinnati. Miss Alice Howzer went to Pearl City for a week. A class of young ladies from First M E Sunday School will host a social in the church parlors Friday evening. Ice cream cake and sherbet will be served with no admission.

John Darrah Chicago Jacob Krohn Cincinnati Alice Howzer Pearl City First M. E Cinch John Bamberger Harden Street Friday Bamberger John Wolford

Amity Ball Charity Event and Local Weddings

Amity society hosts annual ball at Blust's hall to fund relief for the poor with assurance of good value for attendees. Frank Ickey marries Catharine Evans at 8:30 p.m. last night in Freeport, couple to reside at 96 South Galena. Capt. Kling hosts Evening Pleasure club gathering with Cinch, music, and a late supper. Alfred Herb and Ethel Kingsley Becker wed in Dubuque at St Patrick's Cathedral. An Embury church ice cream sociable and various social events fill the evening's social calendar.

Blust’s the Amity Society Frank Ickey Catharine Evans Henney Buggy Company South Galena Avenue Mrs. C. B. Kling Evening Pleasure Club State Street Cinch Ethel Kingsley Becker Chas. H. Becker Freeport Alfred A. Herb Dubuque St. Patrick’s Cathedral Embury Church Diana Sai Wodliss Ethel Kramer Chas Sunderland Kryder Kautenberger Hodge Ubiss Jonnie Botdert

Lowell Ad Promotes Household Goods at Cost

Local retailer Lowell advertises 19 in hardware and a range of items including stoves refrigerators lawn mowers and bicycles at cost. The notice repeats Talk to Lowell and includes a 4-25tf date code or reference.

Lowell

New England Limited Service Update and Route Change

New England Limited begins service April 29 daily with a revised schedule taking twenty six hours to Boston. Chicago departures shift to 2 00 p m arriving in Boston 5 00 p m next day with new sleeping dining buffet library smoking cars and coaches. Old Lake Shore & Michigan Southern New York Central and Boston & Albany route retained for some trains. train No 14 at 3 00 p m will be discontinued. The New York and Boston Special 10 30 a m and Lake Shore Limited 5 30 p m operate as before.

New England Limited Boston Chicago Lake Shore & Michigan Southern New York Central Boston & Albany New York Lake Shore Limited S. Giles F. M. Byron A. J. Smith G. P T. T Cleveland Ohio

Lee County Republican Convention Backs Aspinwall for Treasurer

In Dixons IN on April 26 the Lee County Republican convention in session instructed its delegates to vote at the state convention for Senator H. F. Aspinwall for state treasurer and to back Cullom and Reeves for governor.

Dixens Lee County Republican Convention H. F. Aspinwall Reeves

Indians Endorse McKinley At Indiana Rally

Sypianarolis Ind April 25 A permanent party organization formed and credentials report adopted The platform endorsed McKinley's administration as wise and patriotic pledging hearty support for his renomination Adjourned until tomorrow

McKinley Sypianarolis Ind Committee On

Bucklen's Arica Salve Cures Scald Head Case

D Isbill of Morgantown Tenn reports large sores on his daughter's head progressed to scald head. Bucklen's Arica Salve cured her completely. Guaranteed cure for eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles. Only 25c at Joseph Emmerts.

D. Isbill Morgantown Tenn Bucklen Joseph Emmerts

Seed Potatoes For All Gardens at Walnut Hill Greenhouse

H D Converse offers seed potatoes and other house and garden plants from Walnut Hill greenhouse located south of the water tower. Call for early and late potato varieties and gardening supplies.

Harlem Gardens Water Tower H. D. Converse Walnut Hill Greenhouse

Ice season prompts orders at Billerbeck's shop

Ice is available this season and residents are urged to place orders at Billerbeck's or mail to the undersigned L-18d2m Caster NEHUS for best service guaranteed.

Ice Billerbeck’s

A Chance for Idle Money

Dexter A Knowlton plans another trip into Minnesota and eastern South Dakota to secure mortgage loans for his firm and friends. Investors may consult for safe loans yielding five percent interest. A large stock of desirable building lots remains for sale on easy terms.

Dexter A. Knowlton Minnesota South Dakota

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