Elections and new officers in several fraternal groups
The Freeport camp of Modern Woodmen of America held its annual meeting electing officers, followed by Wilhelm Wagner Lodge No. 260 Ancient Order of United Workmen naming its officers. Other notes cover Book Lovers Society officers, upcoming Knights of Maccabees elections, and fashion details from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Camp
Woodmen of America
Louis Bauscher
E. T. Morrison
J. W. Boyer
A. L. Gilbert
J. W. Waldecker
Joseph Smith
S. L. Winters
F’. C. Donohue
Wilhelm Wagner Lodge
Order of United Workmen
H. Opel
Fred Schroeder
Tlritz Rosemeier
John Schermack
C. D. Grothe
Carl Levien
Wm. Oblendorf
Geo. Schmetzle
Inside Watch
John Rotzler
F. C. Kruse
Frills of Fashion in Latest Fur and Velvet Styles
Fashion notes describe jaunty fur jackets with velvet trim and chinchilla edges, panne velvet in Oriental tones, and cream lace vests. Evening capes in automobile red cloth feature lace hoods and high collars. hats favor broad low crowns with ostrich trims amid Paris advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinchilla
Grace Kid
Castor
Hata
Paris
Annex work begins on Freeport bowling alley
A Chicago crew arrived to install bowling alleys in the Freeport club annex. They will push the project to complete the alleys by Christmas and open the facility soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Club
Chicago
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Sets Skin Ailments Right
Volcanic eruptions are grand but skin eruptions ruin life. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures ulcers boils felons corns warts cuts burns scalds chapped hands chilblains and fever sores. Best pile cure on earth drives out pains and aches. Only 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Emmert and Burrell druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Burrell
Decorated china sale at Mias Bues millinery store
Beginning December 12, Mrs H V Brown announces decorated china on sale at the Mias Bues millinery shop. The notice lists sale items and the seller’s name for potential customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Bues Millinery
H. V. Brown
Special Train to Madison for Football Game
The Illinois Central Railroad will run a special train from Freeport at 9:80 a.m. to Madison for the Saturday football game on December 9. The train reaches Madison by 11:30 a.m. and departs after the game, returning to Freeport around 6:30 p.m. Round trip tickets cost $1.85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Illinois Central R. R
Freeport
Burlingtons Fast Mail Sets New Route Records
Burlingtons fast mail train 1592 ran a record-breaking 206 miles Chicago bound in 209 minutes with all stops. An 83 mile Mendota Chicago leg took 76 minutes and Mendota Aurora 39 minutes amid head winds and heavy mail. Average speed about 80 mph. bursts may have hit 90 mph.
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Burlington Road
Burlington
Iowa
Chicago
Mendota
Aurora
Reductive Basis for State Convention Delegates Sparks Debate
Republicans in the Ninth district discuss how delegate counts would change if representation is tied to McKinley 1896 votes or Whittemore 1898 votes. Detailed tables show Winnebago losing half, Ogle down five, and several counties losing two delegates each, affecting Stephenson and others.
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McKinley
Whittemore
Stephenson County
Ninth
Winnebago County
Ogle County
Lee
Jo Daviess
Carroll
Boone
Stephenson
OONG
Daviess
BOO
Secreres
Ogle
Sterner Sell Stephenson
Vesseeedhy
Winnebago Wvreresecons
Scissiseser
Oasis
Ito
Shevtuas Obere
Does a motion need a second to be put to vote
A Rockford debate questions if a motion must be seconded before vote. The Rockford Star argues no general requirement, citing Congress where seconds are rare except when ages and ways are demanded. The piece notes parallels with local and state bodies, and warns that without a second a motion could not be made, an absurd result in council examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
American Congress
Congress
Register-Gazette
Michigan
Parliaments Move Second Requirement Now Obsolete
A notice notes the old rule that a motion must receive a second, now largely ignored. The piece comments that only observers in the visitors' gallery, often women, retain knowledge of parliamentary usage. The tone criticizes dwindling formalities in proceedings.
Social Life Highlights at German ia Opera House and Local Dances
A season opening social by Freeport Saengerbund drew a large crowd at Germania Opera House with a brief musical program and dancing to Gilbert's orchestra. Illinois Central boiler makers hosted a well attended dance at Blust's hall, decorated with American flags. Various clubs held card parties and oysters suppers at K of G and Masonic venues. Engagement announced for F R Bartlett of Woodstock and Mrs Fran e Read Sullivan of Chicago, to wed next month.
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Saengerbund
Germania Opera House
Freeport Saengerbund
Saenger
Fred Wagner
Gilbert
Robert Frick
H. B. Witte
W. H. Wagner
Illinois Central Boilermakers
Blust
Gibler
J. W. Daniels
Conrad Sullivan
Frank Secker
Paul Niles
Robert Emerich
Orson Bowers
Frank Fish
Freeport
F. R. Bartlett
Woodstock
Frane Read Sullivan
Chicago
Elder
A. Read
A Blow to Parith in a Bathtub Tale
An Indianapolis Journal item notes a peculiar mishap as Tmmy’s rabbit drowns in a bathtub. A passerby remarks about the left hind leg, underscoring the oddity with a wry exchange and local humor.
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Tmmy
Indianapolis
A Matter of Appearances in a Wild Football Game
A Chicago Record feature recalls a chaotic football game described as “like a lot of crazy men trying to catch a chicken.” The vivid image captures the frenetic scene and humorous tone of the era.
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Chicago
Special Assessment Notice for Local Property Owners
Adams Carroll Williams Exchange street N Galena avenue and Clark avenue property owners are notified that their special tax is due. If unpaid by January 2, 1900, a 6 percent penalty will be charged. A 10 percent rebate applies to Clark avenue and N Galena avenue properties. M Bacacarven, Special Tax Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Carroll
Williams
Exchange Street
N. Galena Avenue
Clark Avenue
Ilinois
M. Bacacarven
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher at Studio 149 West Street
Harriet M. Burbank listed as a piano instructor operating a studio at 149 West Street. The brief entry notes her teaching role and location with a truncated postal-style listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Burbank
Studio
West Street
Beodtf
Advertising notice for distribution in city seeks rate details
A fragmented notice invites distribution of ware advertising matter in the city with reasonable rates and a reference. It provides an address for contact, Cousins at 46 Dougien Avenue Freeport, suggesting written or phone inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cousins
Dougien Avenue
Freeport
Princess Salm-Salm Aims to Nurse Wounded in Pretoria
London dispatch reports Princess Salm-Salm seeks to reach Pretoria to tend the wounded. She notes Red Cross neutrality and offers service to any side. A native of the United States, she once supported the Union cause and holds a captain’s commission.
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London
Salm-Salm
Pretoria
Struger
Red Cross
Germany
Princess Salm-Salm
Yates
Illinois
Prince Salm-Salm
Eighth New York
United States
Prominent English Scientist D E Hughes and Telecommunication Legacy
One of the world's most renowned English scientists, Professor D. E. Hughes, developed a printing telegraph instrument dating to 1857 and a microphone later presented to the Royal Society. He introduced twisted wire telephone cross talk remedies in 1879 and earned nine top honors from various governments for his continent spanning telegraph work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. &. Hughes
Royal Society
Dewey House Ownership Restored to George Dewey Jr
Washington readers review the transfer of ownership in the Dewey house once gifted by admirers who raised fifty thousand dollars to buy it. The property moved from George Goodwin Dewey to his wife and then to his son, who currently holds title. Initial condemnation faded as public opinion settled that the admiral’s satisfaction ends the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Washington
George Goodwin Dewey
The Czars Ring and the Loyal Relic Tale
A Russian czar reputedly grips a ring said to house a fragment of the true cross. Originating as a Vatican measure traded for diplomacy, the ring illustrates the ruler's superstition and value. An anecdote recalls a trip halted to fetch it when the czar forgot the ring, a special messenger racing back on an express engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Vatican
Sc Petersburg
Moscow
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Ald, Bauscher
Wilhelm Wagner
Order of United Workmen Choose
Order of Mutual Protection
Merry Book Lovers
Ruth Ried
Walter Moore
Bessie Fee
Earl Younger
Willie Wells
Florence Green
Annie Montague
Knights of Maccabees
Core of
Veterans
Beecham
Frills OF Fashion
Our Lady
Fast Mail
Boilermakers
W. O. N. Club
Tillie
Theresa Smith
W. O.N
Iroquoi Street
Seward Babcock
Jennie Riordan
Walter Schwarz
Jennie Grattelo
Abraham Lincoln Garrison
Knights of the Globe
K. of G. Hall
PB. A. of
A. Social
The
Fraternal Army of America
K. of P. Hall
State Bank
of the
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Centennial Lodge of Good Templars
Miss Harlow
Cornelia Harlow
Clair Roberts
Pearl Lamb
A. Schwimley
Fred Hannie
Carrie Dommel
People OF the Day
Princess Salm-Salal
FE. Bengston
Stephenson St
Kuehner Bros. Cor
Galena Ave
Galena Aa
C. A. McNamara & Co
Cobig Shoe Sale
New Book Store
Brown & Dollmeyer
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