List of Committeemen and Delegates from 1900 meeting
A 1900 meeting roster lists committeemen and delegates including H Brundage Will Johnson Es Kleckner A Musser D Lashell Ever Olson P Waite Ge M Holly C G Frisbie Walker Templeton Florence A Best Harton John Stocksecce 2nd V Brady Barber A J Keeler John Sprague Bidott J B Taggart Gnd hasesane A H Wieman J J Shaffer Waddams Wm Kailey Elery Staver Bonn Th Jan 1 1900 secretary CREAT SMITH D ATKINS chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Brundage
Will Johnson
Stedeh
Kleckner
A. Musser
D. G. Lashell
Ever Olson
P. Waite
Holly
C. G. Frisbie
Walker Templeton
A. C. Best
Harton
John W. Stocksecce
Hasesane
A. H. Wieman
Rock Gov
Republican Senatorial Convention in Freeport May 15 1900
Republican voters in the Twelfth Senatorial District of Illinois are asked to send delegates to a Freeport convention on Tuesday May 15 1900 at 1 p m. for nominating one senator and two representatives. Representation is one delegate for each 200 votes and any fraction over 100 votes cast for William McKinley in 1896. Delegates are allocated by county with Carroll JoDaviess Stephenson etc to be represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oanois
Freeport
State Board of Equalization
Philadelphia
McKinley
Hoone
Ricer
Lol Couney
Daviess County
Sorie
Paveren
Stephenson
Winnebago
Stephenson County
Peoria
Republican County Central Committee
Stephenson ‘County
Congress
Board of Equalization
United States
Illinois
Ilinois
Tueday
Senate
Legis- Bee
William McKinley
New York Evening Sun Praises My Friend from India
The New York Evening Sun notes that a fresh cast at Hoyt's theatre improves on the original in some respects but says the former barber Walter Perkins remains unmatched artistically. Perkins leads Smyth & Rice's company headlining at the Grand tomorrow night, with the best prior performers chosen to support him, promising a high quality performance.
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N. Y. Evening Sun
India
Hoyt’s
Perkins
Walter Perkins
the Grand
Smyth & Rice
He Fooled Doctors with Arnica Salve Cure
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months with a rectal fistula and was told death without costly surgery. He cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, promoted as the surest pile cure and the best salve, at 25 cents a box, sold by Emmert & Burrell.
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Renick Hamilton
Weat Jefferson, O
Emmert & Burrell
Social and dancing party led by local committees
A well attended social and card event is planned for Thursday at Blust's hall with committees led by J. Long J. Brown Manion FE Merck and O Borgmeier. Also reports of mask carnival at Germania opera house and multiple weddings and club meetings at St Marys and Embury church contexts. forthcoming dances and socials organized by Maccabees Lincoln garrison Battenberg club and 76th Century Club, plus a Six Oclock tea and relief corps activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blust’s
J. Long
J. Brown
Manion
FE. Merck
O. Borgmeier
Aspinwall Favored by Carroll Republicans for State Ticket
TRUE TO ASPINWALL Mr Carroll Democrat says Carroll county Republicans resist governor instruction. They favor placing Homer F Aspinwall on the state ticket and trust delegates to back him. Oregon Reporter notes Aspinwall from Stephenson county seeks state treasurer and gains northern Illinois support for the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Democrat
Carroll County
Prince of Good-Fellows
Homer F. Aspinwall
Aspinwall
Oregon
Stephenson County
Illinois
Chicago
North
Notable departure creates vacancy in our ranks
Efficient and progressive leader departs to pursue a new field. His exit leaves a vacancy not easily filled, and best wishes accompany the gentleman as he moves forward in his new field.
Wood's Norway Pine Syrup advertised by Emmert and Burrell
An office advertisement extols Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy for coughs and colds nearing consumption. Emmert & Burrell are named sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wood
Emmert & Burrell
Train robbers and gang linked to Illinois crimes in 19th century West
Detective Riley uncovers a hidden coin sack near South Elgin tied to aTower W West Northwestern holdup. Boone farmer A L Watkins recalls the robbery and escape in a trance. The gang linked to multiple heists including safes at Galesburg and a Quincy court house raid. Prince and Crowley wounded. connections to Freeport courthouse robbery explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Freeport Court House
Wm. Riley
Northwestern Railway Company
Illinois Central
South Elgin
Towers
DeKalb
Riley
A. L. Watkins
Boone County
West
Galesburg
Judge Heckenkamp
Omaha Exposition
Northwestern
Tower W
Bob” Roberts
Prince
Roberts
Wichita
Kan
Princeton
Rockford
Ice Cutters Overcome by Heat on Pecatonica River
Rumor says two of Wm. Ascher's men collapsed from heat while cutting ice on the Pecatonica river. No further details are provided.
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Wm. Ascher
Pecatonica River
Pearl City School Personalities Change as Cedarville Teacher Resigns
Pearl City school column notes Miss Alice Slothower leaving Normal this term. Nina McCullough takes on work from Sammaretta Henderson at Flansburg. Mamie Cox assists in City Superintendent R S Page's office. Bertha Leber returns to Central Pearl City. New Freeport building expected ready by April as a model of school architecture. Misses Taylor Lena Kate Florence join DeKalb Normal. Collman school gains new library books under Josie Gift with H W Brockmeier directing. Semi annual exams set for February 15 and 16 with questions supplied by the office. Enrollment urged for a large turnout. J L Shaffer resigns after years at Cedarville to pursue other fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl City
Alice Slothower
Flansburg
Nina McCullough
Sammaretta Henderson
Mamie Cox
R.S. Page
Bertha Leber
Central
Freeport
Taylor
Lena
Kate
Florence
DeKalb Normal
Collman School
Josie Gift
H. W. Brockmeier
Cedarville
J. L. Shaffer
Grape-Nuts as a healthy bread alternative
A persuasive advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as a pre digested bread substitute for dyspeptics. It explains moist bread forms doughy wads and causes gas, while Grape-Nuts provides quick digestion, brain and nerve support, and is sold by first class grocers, with Postum Co. at Battle Creek, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Paving debate moves from cedar to asphalt and brick
I W Haptace surveys paving opinions in Freeport and Elgin, noting asphalt and brick as preferred by many. He cites mud issues, drainage, and foundations, with Elgin Aurora Chicago examples, and argues asphalt offers cleanliness and quiet despite higher cost.
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Freeport
Stephenson
Galena
Elgin
Metropolis
Chicago
Aurora
St. Louis
Omaha
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Denver
Detroit
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Louisville
Marshall Field and
Mandel Bros
Duluth
Buffalo
van Nostrand
I. W. Haptace
Appetite of a Goat and Dr King's Pills Ad
The piece urges poor dyspeptics to use Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach and liver ailments. It promises a splendid appetite sound digestion and regular bodily habit with energy. Available for 5c at Emmert and Burrells drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell’s
Elgin and Rockford Bowlers Meet in Forest City Clash
Elgin and Rockford bowlers plot a match at the Germania club as the Forest City craze spreads. Ed Hubbell discusses a crack Elgin team versus Rockford’s best, with Bernard Duffy and Roscoe Chapman facilitating talks and promising good reception for an interstate bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Rockford
Elgin News
Germania Club
Ed Hubbell
Germania
Bernard T. Duffy
Rockford Insurance Company
Hubbell
Elgin
Roscoe Chapman
Rockford Star
Theockford
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Year Round Wellness
A dated advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for dizziness fatigue stomach kidney and liver troubles and claims it keeps you well all year. The note specifies consumption this month with a code 3b6c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Rocky Mountain
Ric
Expenses Of Farmer's Family Reveals Living Costs
A farmer's family of eight on a half section reports living expenses totaling groceries 270.50 clothing 350.25 and farm costs 1,028.60 including wages taxes repairs and maintenance. They sold horses and cattle 706.75 hogs 291.30 grain 2,432.30 and chickens and eggs 87, while farm production for home use is not counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabery Enquirer
Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea Ad From Madison Medicine Co.
A concise vintage sale blurb urging readers to try the Rocky Mountain Tea by the Madison Medicine Co. The item notes the product as suitable for beauty and health with a price of 35 cents, reflecting its era and promotional tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Medicine Co
Hair in a Blaze At Logansport Church
During Sunday services at the Evangelical church in Logansport Indiana Miss Mary Wardens celluloid comb ignited from a hot stove and her hair aflame. A congregant wrapped her head in a rug and the blaze was quenched with minor injuries reported.
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Indiana
Evangelical Church
Logansport
Ind
Mary Warden
Rev Henry Cullen to Speak at Cedarville Presbyterian
Reverend Henry Cullen of Cedarville will conduct services at the Presbyterian church Thursday and Friday evenings and Sunday morning and evening. He is regarded as the best speaker in the Freeport Presbytery and is expected to interest all attendees. All church members are urged to attend and bring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Henry Cullen
Cedarville
Presbyterian Church
Cullen
Freeport Presbytery
Home Druggist's Guarantee for H-7 Cold Cure
A claim for Dr. Hoag's H-7 Cold Cure promises a cure for a cold if started early, with protection against grippe pneumonia and other illnesses. Four tablets cost 2 cents, with a money-back guarantee if not as represented. Swarts & Fleck and Chamberlin referenced as sellers.
Mendota Knight lodge organizer praised by Spafford
S H Spafford of Mendota is praised for successfully organizing a Knights of the Globe lodge in the city. The order is highlighted for insurance and social benefits, with Spafford noted as knowledgeable and trustworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendota Sun
S. H. Spafford
Knights of the Globe
Spafford
Mendota
Editor Predicts Unsettled Weather Next Month
A subscriber asked about next month’s weather and the editor replied that it would be very unsettled, noting a pun on the word unsettled. The inquirer then sent the required payment.
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the Inquirer
Great Clearing Sale Prices on Canned Goods and Staples
A local ad lists bulk and bottle prices for groceries and pantry staples. Sweet pickles, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salad dressing, bluing, ammonia, soups, baked beans, tomatoes, pears, peaches, pineapple, jams, biscuits, wafers, cocoanut, breakfast foods, flour, cereals, corn starch, sardines, starch, and oatmeal are all advertised with specific prices per unit or per package. Includes Uneeda biscuits, granola, Postum, and Pillsbury items among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uneeda
Dunham’s
Ralston
Aunt Jemia
Richelieu
Pillsbury’s
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T Daily Journal
PARMA
Hipuawat Paint No Company
Chisago
Lilinole
Freeport, Ill
Republican County Convention
Sing
Roper
JoDaviees
Dogs Ann, JoDaviess
Parknson Carroll
Red TP
Waite
Teaphengon
St. Mary’s Hall
Henry Mavis
Mary Schubert
Cramer
Memorial Lutheran Church
Louis Schubert
Hattie Buss
John Mavis
Adams Street
Stover’s
Mavis
Fred Schubert
Stockton
Oak Street
Strohacker-Mullen
St. Mary’s Parsonage
Father DuFour
Anna. Strohacker
E. W. Mullen
H. G. Wining
Germania Opera House
Gibler
Cinch
W. O. N. Cinch Club
Abbie Trunck
Galena Avenue
John Trunck
John Rotzler
Edith Voigt
Embury Church
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
First Methodist Society
O. T. Smith
Embury Society
Cora Engle
Tillie Serf
Prof. Blackman
the Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
G. C. Cromer
Frank Street
Ladies of the Maccabees
Abraham Lincoln Garrison
K. G. Hall
A. 8. Held
T. K. Best
Battenberg Club
the Battenberg Club
A. C. Kennedy
76Th Century Club
20Th Century Club
James Manion
Float St
Isaac Goodwin
M. L. Parker
Jennie Grant
J. D. Cinch Club
Jacob Derstine
Troquois Street
Freeport Council No. 167
United Commercial Travelers of America
State Bank
J. W. Kochsmeier
St. John’s Church
J. D. Clark
Read
Elliot
Relief Corps
Woman’s Relief Corps
Knights of the Globe Hall
Little Carroll
Beecham
Thomas
Thomas Eclectric
Freeport Camp
Elgin and
A C. Thomas
Galena Street
Smith
Stephenson St
H. B. Gaane
Campbell
Dearborn St
J. O. Ayer
Lowell
Masa
Great Clearing Sale
J, H. MacCrea & Co
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