County Republican Caucus to select delegates and officers
Stephenson County voters are urged to attend a county convention at the Y M C A auditorium in Freeport on March 5 to choose 12 delegates for the State Convention in Peoria and to select delegates for Congressional and Senatorial Conventions. The caucus will also pick a chairman and county central committee members and follow the primary election system with ballots on several offices. Committeemen and delegate allocations are listed by township and precincts with counts based on McKinley votes from 1896.
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Stephenson County
Freeport
Peoria
Republican County Central Committee
Re Publican
Congress
Board of Equalization
United States
Republican Senatorial Convention at Freeport Illinois 1900
The voters of the Twelfth Senatorial District of the Thinoisis region are asked to send delegates to a convention in Freeport Illinois on May 15 1900 at 1 pm. Delegates are allocated by two hundred votes and over for McKinley in 1896 across counties JoDaviess Carroll Stephenson and others as listed by the Senatorial Committee.
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Thinosis
Freeport
Illinois
Senate
Legis- In
Leann
Call for Rockford area small league baseball this summer
A prominent local baseball fan urged Rockford and nearby cities to push for a small league. He proposed teams from Rockford Freeport Janesville and Beloit or Belvidere playing three to four games weekly plus Sundays with a low salary cap to keep costs down.
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Rockford Republic
Rockford
Freeport
Janesville
Beloit
Belvidere
North Main Street
Headache relief claim for Dr. King’s New Life Pills
Advertises Dr King s New Life Pills as a quick cure for sick and nervous headaches. Claims pure blood and strong nerves, builds up health, easy to take, 25 cents, money back if not cured, sold by Emmert & Burley.
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Dr. King
Emmert & Bur
Social Round Highlights From Local Societies
The Uneeda Cinch club met at Mr and Mrs George Schaefer s Apple street home with Mrs Wm Koehler and George Schaefer winning head prizes. Dances and socials are planned at Blust s hall St Pius hall and St Mary s hall with various hostess parties and card events through the week. The Amity society dance was postponed and Beefsteak and Onion club hosts a Monday dinner and card party at the Misses Stearns home.
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Uneeda Cinch Club
George Schaefer
Apple Street
Wm. Koehler
Baltzer
Chas. Kropf
Robert Welch
Charles Kropf
Madam Seton Society
St. Mary’s Hall
Beefsteak and Onion Club
Clearance Letters and Railroad Dismissals Case
A Salt Lake City district court case challenges railroad practice of issuing clearance letters when employees quit or are dismissed. The suit targets Oregon Short Line and asks for a true cause letter, citing Rule 207 on intoxication as cause. Attorneys expect a stubborn fight with broad implications for railroad employment.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Oregon Short Line
Lim
Dr Caldwell Sends Cablegram From Naples
Dr W S Caldwell mailed a cablegram to Dr Stealy yesterday from Naples Italy noting he will stay there for an extended period and continue arrangements abroad.
Local Chronology of Visits and Travel
In a string of city notes, J Regey of Monroe and J P Younger go to Monroe and Chicago on business, John C Guyer and Mary Brennan with Edward Lawless Jr travel to Chicago, Hattie Kerlin and Mrs C H Seeley return to Chicago and Des Moines, George Schmelzle visits with his brother, W J Hall returns from Michigan rheumatism treatment, Charles Tabor visits Lanark to see his ill sister in Shannon, and the Smith family moves within Harlem to Walton street.
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J. Regey
Monroe
Hattie Kerlin
Chicago
Wm. Clement
Galena
J. P. Younger
Mary Brennan
Edward Lawless, Jr
H. B. Smith
Harlem Avenue
Walton
Whistler Street
George Tabor
Lanark
J. I. Smith
Shannon
Freeport Water Company Elects Directors at Annual Meeting
The Freeport Water Company held its annual stockholders meeting last night electing M. Stoskopf O B Bidwell H C Hyde W B Caldwell C A McNamara J H Snyder F M Gund as directors for the coming year. Supt. Smith’s report noted 311 000 000 gallons pumped in the year, 853 000 daily on average, 62 new consumers and two new hydrants, with mains extended to over 21 miles. officers to be elected this afternoon.
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Freeport Water Company
M. Stoskopf
O.B. Bidwell
H.C. Hyde
W. 8. Caldwell
C. A. McNamara
J. H. Snyder
F. M. Gund
Supt. Smith
Crain Family Welcomes First Grandson on 40th Anniversary
J A Crain received a telegram from his wife and Mrs C N Moller in St Louis announcing the birth of a baby boy. The event marks the Crains 40th wedding anniversary and their first grandson.
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J. A. Crain
C. N. Moller
St. Louis
Missionary Union Prayer Meeting At Baptist Church
An all day union prayer meeting will be held at the Baptist church next Thursday starting at 10 oclock. All ladies are invited especially Missionary society members. Each society should reserve at least half an hour to address their denomination's needs.
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Baptist Church
Social proceeds to aid church debt at First Presbyterian
The social at First Presbyterian Church tonight will apply its proceeds to the church debt. All members of the church and congregation are urged to attend.
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First Presbyterian Church
Butter and egg dealer moves to larger quarters
J. E. Ruston will move his butter and egg depot around the 15th of this month to 44 South Galena avenue where he will occupy larger quarters.
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J. E. Ruston
Galena Avenue
Full Rehearsal Planned for Chimes of Normandy
A full rehearsal of principals and chorus for the opera Chimes of Normandy will be held Thursday night at St. Pius hall. The event invites cast and choir members to prepare for opening performances.
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Normandy
St. Pius Hall
Soldiers to Meet at G A R Hall for Service
All old soldiers are requested to meet at G A R hall Sunday evening February 11 1900 at 7 oclock sharp to attend services at the First M E church in a body accompanying the Sons of Veterans F C Hep Commander
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G. A. R. Hall
M. E. Church
Sons of Veterans
F.C. Hep
Woodmen of Afalkey Hold Oyster Supper for Members
The Woodmen of Afalkey hosted an oyster supper Tuesday evening for about 200 Woodmen and guests. Holzapple's orchestra of Dakota provided the music, and attendees deemed the event a success.
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Afalkey
Holzapple
Dakota
Weather Forecast From Caicano Snow and Cold Wave Ahead
Weather bulletin notes rain turning to snow tonight with snow in the far south and a Thursday cold wave. The message mentions atmospheric changes and accompanying cold conditions as a regional forecast. The item also includes a tangential anecdote about the Prince of Wales and remarks on a possible business partnership during a Marlborough Club gathering.
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Caicano
Tlinois
Prince of Wales
Dinde
Marlborough Club
Hnn
Lorne
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Gentle Laxative Remedy
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs by California Fig Syrup Company as a pleasant and effective laxative to cleanse the system and relieve colds headaches and fevers without unpleasant after effects.
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California
Central Heating Plant System Gains Ground in Illinois and Beyond
The article discusses the spread of central hot water heating plants, noting installations in Watseka and South Bend, and explains the Toledo, Ohio prototype from 1894. It details two-pipe ground installations, heat recycling, and cost advantages over traditional coal furnaces, with promises of larger capacity and fewer service needs.
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Illinois
United States
Watseka
South Bend
Homer T. Yargan
Toledo
The Sick List Gains Ground Among Town Residents
Fred Storm shows rapid improvement after sickness. William Cahill and Henry Warner are listed as ill. Robert Luecke homebound with rheumatism. John Voltzmeier and John Rice on the sick list. Louis Meyers and Miss M Riechter noted as ill or very low.
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Fred Storm
Pension Board In Session At Dr Fair’s Office
The pension board meets in session today at Dr Fair’s office to discuss employee retirement plans and benefits.
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Pension Board
Dr. Fair
Humor on the hour ad targets deadbeats and critics
A Camilla Georgia merchant rails at critics in a vivid ad. He warns accounts must be paid or claims hurt feelings will be vented by rival action. He vows to move to a new place and invites all but debtors to visit.
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Camilla
Gia
Camilla Clarion
Atianuta
Band Leader Faces Boer Sympathy Scandal
A British sympathizer leads a brass band and warns members that anyone speaking against the Boers or Kruger will face punishment. Moments later the band plays as a fierce German drummer shouts Oom Paul in defiant display.
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Kruger
Chicago Tribune
Baron's Mock Refusal Over Marriage Settlement
An American baron says he could not settle 5 million on a daughter's marriage. The English duke notes scarce times as many peers are in the South African war, quoted by the Philadelphia North American.
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Philadelphia
Stocks and Captain Debate Marriage Timing in War Dramas
A dialogue snippet shows Stocks offering five hundred to go out to the front and marry, only to be corrected by Captain Mix Bayonets who reveals he has been married six months, prompting Stocks to exclaim his understanding.
Spinning tops seen by boys and shopkeeper in windows
A brief quip from the Indianapolis Journal notes boys spinning tops are noticed by shopkeepers who place them in windows when they see the activity. The exchange highlights mutual awareness between children and retailers.
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Johnny
Indianapolis Journal
Exasperated Amateur Impedes Yaddie on Course
A humorous exchange shows an exasperated amateur urging Yaddie toward the next green while noting Yaddie will not advance more than 90 yards. The segment references wagging a flag and a steam roller analogy, typical of Punch magazine quips.
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Yaddie
Ambiguous Nope and Tier Mother Discuss Talkativeness
The dialogue references uncertainty about objecting or encouraging talk. Tie mentions hoping the speaker would continue discussing Indianapolis Press.
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Tie
Indianapolis Press
Showing Undue Preference in Chicago Weather Debate
An editorial notes the mild open winter in Chicago while condemning a weather policy run for the benefit of golf players, arguing it should not be biased toward leisure sports. The piece cautions against tailoring forecasts or services to a narrow crowd.
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Chicago
Start to Finish January Ends With Resolutions Broken
A pithy quip contrasts January’s start with its end as the month begins with hope and closes with failed resolutions. The remark frames popular sentiments about New Year efforts and perseverance.
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Chicago
Poets Choice Dismisses The Song of the Lark
The Philadelphia Record quotes an editor who brushes aside The Song of the Lark with a blunt remark. The poet responds with weariness admitting a personal preference toward a simpler life.
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Maeh
Philadelphia Record
George’s Quiet Decline Sparks Chicago News Rumor
In Chicago News, Ylattie notes George’s sudden strong dislike for Jamina, while Bella asks if he has declared love or marriage plans. The exchange hints at personal tension and possible engagement rumors without firm confirmation.
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Httie
George
Bella
Ylattie
Jamina-Chicago News
Too Much of a Good Thing and Jockey Advice
A fragment quotes a visitor advising a good jockey while a living skeleton jokes about trying the dose but rattling so much that horses flee, reflecting a humorous or surreal dialogue. The source presents quirky commentary from Life magazine style.
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Larlem
Two Faced Woman Worries Parallel Injustice
A sharp editorial note from the Detroit Journal compares the anxious burden of a two faced woman to that of another woman seen as ignorant. It underscores perceived social double standards without citing events or individuals.
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Detroit Journal
Under the Red Robe At Grand Opera House
Last night the Grand Opera House staged Under the Red Robe to a full house with every seat filled and many standing. Weyman’s tale set in Cardinal Richelieu era France is well acted though the dramatization has moments of weakness. Amelia Gardner impressed as Renee de Cocheforet and James R. Garey shone as Richelieu, with mixed reviews for others. Jule Walters’ Side Tracked comes Friday. course tickets on sale for 50 cents.
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Grand Opera House
the Grand
Weyman
Richelieu
Paul Cazeneuve
Gil de Berault
Cazeneuve
Amelia Gardner
Renee de Cocheforet
James R. Garey
Hichelieu
H. J. West
Local Notes and Arrivals From Riport
Mrs. W. G. Cole of Chicago returned home after visiting here for several weeks. The Free Methodists closed their meetings Sunday night. Mrs. August Haegle was seriously ill Saturday but is better today. Mrs. James Morrison died last evening. Dr. Ines of Pecatonica was here on official business yesterday. Orlando Brace returned last Saturday after a twenty year absence. he now raises cattle in Colorado. Ben Boyer sold his horse to turf buyers for 65. Everts creamery patrons haul ice today. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Swanzey left for Town to visit friends.
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Riport
W. G. Cole
Chicago
August Haegle
James Morrison
Ines
Pecatonica
Orlando Brace
Colorado
Ben Boyer
Everts Creamery
Louis Swanzey
Snow arrives in Cockrell with limited sleighing potential
From Our Own Correspondent Cockrell February 4 reports the long awaited snow has fallen but is light and offers little chance for good sleighing. R Wilcoxon and sister rode to Freeport Monday afternoon. Frank Bennet is ill with pneumonia. William Smallwood of Marquette Illinois visited cousin Mrs. R Wilcoxon last week. Mrs. J Smith visiting daughter at Sycamore. Mrs. Mary Meyers and Mrs. Alice...
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Cockrell
R. Wilcoxon
Freeport
Frank Bennet
William Smallwood
Marquette
R Wilcoxon
J. Smith
Sycamore
Mary Meyers
Alice
Visitors and locals noted in Freeport week
Ulerich visitors in Freeport last Thursday. R Wilcoxon had an ice bee last Tuesday. The ice is not as nice as it was before. Mrs. Simon Fogel is sick.
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Ulerich
Freeport
R. Wilcoxon
Simon Fogel
Market Quotation Summary From Chicago and Union Stock Yards
Closing Board of Trade quotes show May wheat at 6824, May corn 43, May oats 233, May pork 11.12, May lard 6.123-15, May ribs 5.923. Union Stock Yard prices: Cattle 17 500, down 10-15. Hogs 48 000, down 5-10. Sheep 15 000, strong. C. W. Killen reports opening and closing ranges. Chicago receipts list hogs 42,000 today, cattle 17,500, sheep 15,000.
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Cuicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yard
Reeves
C. W. Killen
Fry’s Block
Opan
Chicago
Cicano
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Precocious Franklin Boy Weighs Sermon on the Devil
Charles Miller of Franklin Pennsylvania tells his son a bedtime tale about church the devil and omens of future meetings. The boy, under ten, reasons that hearing a harsh sermon would be unpleasant if he ever encounters the devil.
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Wally
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Ilinois
Freeport, Ill
O Tllinois
State Board of Equalization
McKinley
Ea ‘ Oboe
Boone County
Meessereacnd
Garroll County
Jo Daviess County
Gee
Ogle County
Winnebago County
T' A.B. McCrea
Ogle Co
F. S
Republican County Convention
W. J. McCannel
M. Devore
Rozner
A. Musser
Lashelle
Olsen
Fred P. Waite
Florence
Harlem
John W. Stocks
W. le Brady
Wb -Jefferson
John Barber
Betbrweies
J. B
Taggart
Wieman
Rook Grove
Agai
Shaffer
Woo Wm
Kailey
Elery Staver
T Kregort
Crert
Smith D
Atkins
William McKinley
Carroll County
JoDaviess County
Herst J. B, Pari
Fred P
OL Wood
Qann
JoDaviess
Sinson
Carroll
Waileh
Stephenson
Senatorial Committee
The
Journal’s Society
Porter
Keller
Fifer
Blust
Gibler
St. Pits Society
A. S. Held
T. K. Best
Mrs. Held
Upper Stephenson Street
B. of L. E
Blust’s Hall
Mrs. P. Lonergan
Ladies of the Twentieth Century Card Club
Amity Society
Naples
John C. Guyer
C. H. Seeley
Robert
Des Moines, Iowa
Charles Schmelzle
Yale
Iowa
W. J. Hall
Benton Harbor
Mich
Humor OF the Hour
Acci
Dent
Jule Walters
Katharine Ridgeway
Col
Geo. W. Bain
Russell Conwell
Hollister’s
Dr.Ayer
Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mags
Joun Ca
Charles Miller
Standard
Franklin, Pa
Master Miller
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