Freeport Forms American Young People’s Temperance Union
Last night in the Y M C A auditorium Freeport organized the American Young People's Christian Temperance Union. Re J Steinbeck presided. officers elected include Mrs A J Stuckenburg president Geo H Ford vice president Anna Hea recording secretary Eleanor Demorest treasurer E S Stone and department superintendents Bertram Bookman Linnie Scofield J J Nagle Dan W Mowry. An executive committee will include these officers and the presidents of each local society. A male quartet and two recitations highlighted the gathering before remarks on the union’s planned temperance work. The meeting ended with My Country Tis of Thee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Young People’s Christian Temperance Union
American Young People’s Christian Temperance Union of
Freeport
RE. J. Steinbeck
A. J. Stuckenburg
Geo. H. Ford
Anna Hea
Eleanor Demorest
E. S. Stone
Bertram Bookman
Linnie Scofield
J.J. Nagle
Dan W. Mowry
Freeport Young People’s Society
Mesars
Underwood
Ford
Markel
Boyer
Clara Howe
E.”A. Scrogin
Steinbeck
C. H. Holden
J. R. Jackson
J. J. Nagle
Grand jury chosen for June circuit term in several towns
The board of supervisors names a lengthy list of gentlemen from multiple communities to serve as grand jurors at the June term of the circuit court. Named are George Lichtenberger J N Galloway John M Walz Ned C Fitch Gus Buchanan George Wolrad C C Washburn Nelson Eaton Adam Guth S A Weaver P J De Genther E W Fugate Fred Bacon Ernest Disdemeier H C Montague T A Saul John 8 Cole Benjamin Lied George Frantz Andrew Urban Ira Walker Geo DeHaven among others with assignments by town.
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Board of Supervisors
Grand
Freeport
George Lichtenberger
J.N. Galloway
John M. Walz
Ned C. Fitch
Jefferson
Gus. Buchanan
Loran
George Wolrad
Florence
C. C. Washburn
Silver Creek
Nelson Eaton
Ridott
Adam Guth
Rock Run
S. A. Weaver
P. J. de Genther
Harlem
E. W. Fugate
Erin
Fred Bacon
Kent
Ernest Disdemeier
West Point
H. C. Montague
T. A. Saul
Waddams
John 8. Cole
Buckeye
Benjamin Lied
Dakota
George Frantz
Rock Grove
Andrew Urban
Oneco
Ira Walker
Winslow
Geo. DeHaven
Bidwells Return From Europe After Eventful Voyage
Mr and Mrs O B Bidwell came home Wednesday from a European trip that included much sightseeing. They avoided a smallpox outbreak aboard the vessel though several friends were infected and some died. The Misses Bidwell will stay in Europe until June.
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O. B. Bidwell
Europe
Bidwell
Northwestern train accident near Oak Park injures child
The Chicago bound Northwestern train leaving at 10:20 yesterday afternoon struck a child in Oak Park. Engineer John Secker of Freeport attended the Chicago investigation today. No blame attached to Seeleah who laments the accident.
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Northwestern
Chicago
Oak Park
John Secker
Freeport
Seeleah
Monticello Bank Robbery Ends Before Safe Loot Found
Robbers broke into a Monticello Wisconsin bank last night taking $80 in revenue stamps and $25 in nickels and pennies. They forced open the vault but fled before reaching the large $15,000 safe. A horse and buggy was stolen to aid their escape.
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Monticello
Wis
Telephone company rolls out card with 425 subscribers
The Telephone company introduces a new card showing 425 subscribers. It promotes cheap, perfect service and notes many new subscribers join monthly. It urges customers to call by number rather than by name.
Roosevelt to visit Grant celebration via Freeport train
A special Illinois Central train carrying Governor Roosevelt of New York and Chicago guests to Galena for the Grant celebration will pass through Freeport tomorrow shortly before noon. A large crowd is expected at the depot to glimpse the Rough Rider leader.
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Freeport
Roosevelt
New York
Galena
Grant
Illinois Central
Rough Riders
Fireman Henry Weishar Jr Injured by Coal Lump
Henry Weishar Jr a fireman on the Illinois Central was struck on the head by a large lump of coal yesterday. The injury will lay him up for several days. Dr Fair dressed the wound.
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Henry Weishar, Jr
Illinois Central
Fair
Lee County Republicans endorse Aspinwall for state treasurer
A Lee county GOP convention in Dixon endorsed Homer F. Aspinwall for state treasurer with 83 instructed delegates from the district. Delegates from Lee, Winnebago abstaining for now, are set to join rival counties in backing Aspinwall, boosting his nomination prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County
Dixon
Compton
H. G. Kegwin
Hamilton
L. E. White
West Brooklyn
Joseph Bettendorf
Subiette
W. J. Guffin
Pawpaw
Senator Aspinwall
Homer F. Aspinwall
Winnebago
Aspinwall
Winnebago County
Talk of the Town: Life-saving with Rocky Mountain Tea
A note on life-saving remedies mentions Rocky Mountain Tea made by Madison Medicine Co. and Jos. Emmert, reflecting period health beliefs and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Jos. Emmert
Ottawa book scheme fools victims with bids
In Ottawa last week a book agent offered ten volume sets to homes for a week then asked for bids. He claimed only twenty five sets would be sold but forty seven were placed. Bids ranged from four fifty to seventeen fifty yet every bidder received a set. Those paying more will feel cheated. The scheme is clever and serves as a lesson until next scam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Resolutions of Respect for George H. Tomlinson
Resolutions adopted by John A. Davis post No. 98 G. A. R. on April 20 1900 express sorrow at the death of comrade George H. Tomlinson. They note divine providence and loyalty, commend the family for consolation, and order copies sent to relatives, post records, and daily papers. Signed by H. S. Keck Kueckner and L. A. Unperwoop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Davis
George H. Tomlinson
Keck
G. S. Kueckner
L. A. Unperwoop
Brakeman Killed by Bridge Hit Near Scales Mound
Michael Grew an Illinois Central brakeman on No 51 going west was struck by an overhead bridge at Scales Mound last evening and killed. His home was in Dubuque where the remains were taken. The funeral will be tomorrow afternoon in Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Grew
Scales Mound
Dubuque
Mrs Black and Others Improve After Illness Siege
Mrs Black is getting along nicely after a siege of sickness. Mrs Ira Washburn is a little better today and Miss Anna Ditschler is improving following a long illness.
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Black
Ira Washburn
Anna Ditschler
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Aids Female Health
A historic advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure all for women. It claims women lose ten years of life between ages fifteen and forty five due to suffering and asserts the tonic promotes regularity, dries up debilitating brain fog, heals ulcers, cures female weakness, and strengthens womanly organs for permanent health. It emphasizes superiority over other medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Various Local Club Meetings and Notices
The Home Guardians of America meet tonight for important business with full attendance hoped. A hat taken by mistake at the Amity ball last night should be left at this office. The Woman's Relief Corps sociable at their hall Friday evening with refreshments. Knights of the Maccabees regular review tomorrow night. all six knights to be present. Dr. B Erp Brockhausen moved to 136 Galena street over City drug store. The Amity society meets Friday afternoon 3 to 6 o'clock. all members to report sale of tickets. Capt. Cox the asphalt pavement man from Chicago seeks local sentiment on paying Stephenson and Galena streets this season. Clark Smith, nephew of I N Roland, has sold his interest in the Jackson County Journal, Black River Falls, Wis. Ladies who contended for Embury church silver medal will repeat recitations for Ladies Aid Friday 8 p.m.. Mr Chapman and the ladies quartette to sing. Miss Meyers to play piano solos and duets. Admission 6 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Relief Corps
Knights of the Maccabees
B. Erp. Brockhausen
Dietrich
Stephenson Street
Galena Street
City Drug Store
Clark Smith
I. N. Roland
Jackson County Journal
Black River Falls
Wis
Embury Church
Ladies Aid Society
Embury
Chapman
Markets Report from Chicago and Northwest Receipts
Closing Board of Trade quotations show wheat at 67, corn 40½, oats 23¾, pork 12.85, lard 7.25, ribs 7.07. Union Stock Yard cattle 9,000 steady. beef 4.10 to 5.80. hogs 23,000 steady. heavy 5.45 to 5.60, light 5.25 to 5.50. sheep 12,000 4.75 to 5.65. Other data notes grain and meat prices, car counts, and a Grant birthday excursion offer from Galena via the Chicago Great Western.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yard
C. W.killen
Fry
Sant Tebede
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Paper Cleaning Offer by G W Boye Co at 48 Galena St
An advertisement urges readers to have newspapers or papers cleaned to look new, touting G W Boye & Co at 48 Galena Street as the best reference for paper cleaning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Boye & Co
Galena St
Elgin funds steam roller. local fishers soak warden
Elgin orders a 385 pound steam roller from O S Kelley Co Springfield Ohio at 3500 dollars. A Grand Detour report recounts a fish warden from Oregon being soaked when fishermen, refusing to desist, netted him. Beloit ministerial union condemns a Friday cock fight and urges indictment if charges prove true. Aurora awakens to improvements urged by Beacon. Miner Point farmer William Phillips, 72, killed by moving seeder. Mrs Rock suffers arm and facial injuries when a harness strap breaks and horse and baby plunge over the dash board.
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Oregon
Ministerial Union of
Beloit
Aurora
William Phillips
Minera Point
Phillips
S Ceder
William Rock
Daniel Donovan
Peoria Road
Dixon Telegraph
Local News From Replax Ul April 23 1900
From Our Own Correspondent Replax Ul April 23 1900 Charles Bender and family of Freeport spent Sunday with W R Bender Aaron Bender and Stephen Rigney were elected school directors Mamie Miller and Myra Bender visited Buena Vista J B Gilland was in town last Friday The band boys spent Sunday afternoon with Samuel Metz Mrs Isaac Leid improving Ruby Stahl Lena caller A wee boy arrived at Lewis Metz home
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Replax
Charles Bender
Freeport
W.R. Bender
Aaron Bender
Stephen Rigney
Mamie Miller
Myra Bender
Buena Vista
J. B. Gilland
Burg
Samuel Metz
Doran
Clarence Brundage
Durand
Isaac Leid
Ruby Stahl
Lena
Gladden
Lewis Metz
Local notes from Damascus and area events
From Our Own Correspondent Damascus April 24 new boys arrive at the home of Wm Lobdell and G W Phillips in time for the census taker Henry Kramer was elected school director here Saturday and S M Mal nix won in Wagner district Wd Madden sold the Stout farm to Fred Fetzer Harlem and Waddams commissioners met on the river bridge to plan planking Now good digestion waits on appetite and health on both If it doesn’t try Burdock Blood Bitters Jos Emmert Fancy Lawn Grass Seed 20c per lb $1 per one half bu $1 75 per bu H J PORTER No 12 Exchange St
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Wm. Lobdell
G. W. Phillips
Henry Kramer
S. M. Malnix
Wagner
W.d. Madden
Stout
Fred Fetzer
Harlem
Waddams
River Bridge
H. J. Porter
Exchange St
Cockrent Correspondent Reports Spring Farm Activity
Real spring weather finds farmers busy with grain planting. A barn raising occurred Tuesday by J. C. Springman. Mr and Mrs George Yoder moved into their new house. Gordon Bennet has hired out to Fred Zimmerman for the summer. Benjamin Hartzel died Saturday morning at his daughter Mrs Harry Rubendall home at 84, formerly of Orangeville, had lived here the past year. Mrs J H Lapp and children of Sycamore Ill visiting her parents I Smith Meyers Bros received hardware Tuesday morning.
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Cockrent
J.C. Springman
George Yoder
Gordon Bennet
Fred Zimmerman
Benjamin Hartzel
Harry Rubendall
Orangeville
J. H. Lapp
Sycamore, Nl
I. Smith
Meyers Bros
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Proven Cure for Sores
Morgantown Tennessee resident C D Isbill describes a severe scalp infection in his daughter that developed into scald head. Bucklen's Arnica Salve reportedly cured the child and is advertised as a guaranteed remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles. Available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmerts.
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C. D. Isbill
Morgantown
Tenn
Bucklen
Joseph Emmerts
New New England Limited schedules and changes
The New New England Limited begins service April 29, daily with a 26 hour Boston bound schedule from Chicago 2:00 PM arriving 5:00 PM next day. Sleeping, dining, buffet and library cars available. Old Lake Shore Michigan Southern New York Central and Boston and Albany route replaced. Train No. 14 at 3:00 PM is discontinued while New York and Boston Special 10:30 AM and Lake Shore Limited 5:30 PM continue.
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New England Limited
Boston
Chicago
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
New York Central
Boston & Albany
New York
Lake Shore Limited
M.S. Giles
F. M. Byron
A. J. Smith
G. P
T.T
Cleveland
Ohio
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Wm. Schweder
Annie Schmidt
Wm. Young
Mary Rumelhagen
Euen Tone Een
Ereae
The
Journal
Home Guardians of America
Amity Society
A. V. Hart
Capt. Cox
Stephenson
New York Stock Market
C. W. Killen
Fry’s Block
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Chicago Great Western
H. Lord
Adams St
Atchinson
Brooklyn
C.&n,w
Ches, & Oh Ul
Tobacco Bu
C. & Frre Eee
Federal Steel I
Tk Lou
Nash
Nor
Pacific
A Oy
Nor. Pacific Pfd
Norf
West
Baig Bee
Feopiy's
Ois
South
Bubaly Reseerees
UT Lisks Boutlisr Ry Seneeee
Neeseageene
Linon
Pacific Deanne
Union Pacific
Pfd
Feav
Union Ceesonere
Elgin
Theo.s. Kelley Company
Springfield
Rd & Pation Herruat
Mension Beneriota
Aubrnia Jig Syrvpc
Cockrell
Winston & Co
Old
Stephenson St
Children’s Department
DAIL
Gumbiner Brothers
Old Hub Corner
Tite Cash Store
Ginghams
Freeport Plumbing & Heating Co
United States
Freeport Plumbing and Heating Co
GEO
J. Dehn
McPherson & Service
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