Republican District Convention Adopted For May 15 1900
Republicans in the Twelfth Senate District of Illinois call for a convention at Freeport on May 15 1900 at 1 pm to nominate one senator and two representatives. Delegates are apportioned by 200 votes and fractions over 100 cast for McKinley in 1896 with Water sols Jo Daviess Stephenson Carroll listed among counties and committee leaders named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Likois
Frogport
Congress
State Board of Equalization
Philadelphia
Lute
MacKinsley
Boone ‘County
Perasadeas
Carroll County
Sersomersersren
JO Daviess County
Ogle County
Carroll Co
Richard Barrett
Jo Daviess Co
Warren Badger
Lee Co
J. F. Fair
Stephenson Lo. W. la Eaton
Winnebago Co
Stephenson County
Freeport
Peoria
Republican County Central Committee
Board of Equalization
United States
Couty
McKinley
Illinois
Senate
Legisature
William McKinley
Funeral for Susie Naramore Tucker Held at Lena
The funeral for Mrs. Susie Naramore Tucker was held at 10 a.m. at her father's home with Rev. Dr. J. B. Robinson of Barrington officiating. Silver Shield lodge No. 326 K of P attended in a body. Dr. Tucker is a member, and C.C. Kiplinger assisted in the carriage repository scheduling. The day also noted the wedding of Adam Simmer and Emma Doll with a reception at the Doll residence, officiated by Rev. Fr. J. C. Gesseler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Susie Naramore Tucker
W. P. Naramore
J. B. Robinson
Barrington, Til
Silver Shield Lodge
No. 326
K. of P
Tucker
C.C. Kiplinger
H. Babcock
Jo Daviess County
H. B. Gishwiller
Babcock
F. A. Saul
Kent
Adam Simmer
Emma Doll
J. C. Gesseler
Anthony Doll
Poor sidewalks on empire street hinder school travel
Complaints arise over muddy sidewalks on Empire Street making it hard for children to reach school during wet weather.
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Empire Street
New Chicago Omaha Rail Line Opens Sunday
Illinois Central unveils a new through Chicago Omaha route plus a Fort Dodge to Minneapolis St Paul extension. The 131 mile Tara Iowa to Council Bluffs link connects Chicago and Omaha with through Pullman service and two daily trains Bight and express between Omaha Minneapolis St Paul. A new Greenhouse at Champaign is set, and 1900 to bring record locomotive production with heavier engines.
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Illinois Central
Chicago
Central
Tara
Iowa
Rockwell City
Denison
Council Bluffs
Missouri River
Omaha
Omaha Bridge and Railway Terminal Company
Union Pacific
Burlington
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railways
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Illinois Central Railroad
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Dubuque
Freeport
West Bound
Omaha Limited
Licavas Chicago
Freeportyncessasenee
Omaha Express
Cscscereaeeny
F't
Dodge and Lyle Express
Oman
Chicago Express
Oma
Dubuiq
Rockford
Galena
Madison
Champaign
Social events light up St Marys hall and other venues
The Columbus club hosted a large dancing party at St Marys hall with Prof Edward Gilberts orchestra, cards and prizes, while a surprise party honored Chas Foss family near Buena Vista. Other gatherings included anniversaries at the Brewster house, Twentieth Century Club card games, a Bertha Briggs party, and dances by St Pius society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Hall
Columbus Club
Edward Gilbert
J. B
J. du Four
Margaret Brennan
Younger
Edward Emrick
Chas. Foss
Buena Vista
Meeting of Railway League in City Hall
A meeting of the Railroad and Telegraph Employes Political League is set for Friday evening January 26 at 7 30 p.m. over Mayer's restaurant to elect officers and appoint delegates to the state convention in Chicago on February 5. W A Mathi will attend to explain the meeting’s purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Political League of
Railway League
Railroad and Telegraph Employes Political League
Mayer
Chicago
Railroad and Telegraph
W. A. Mathi
State League
Tax Levy Figures and Royal Visitor Notice
Tax levy data for Freeport lands, lots, personal property, railroads and telegraph lines shows state, county, town, road and bridge, city, library and school taxes with equalized values. A Royal Visitor is planned with Crown Prince Yoshihito to visit Chicago and other U S sites this summer ahead of his marriage to Princess Tokio.
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Freeport
Chicago
Yoshilito
Wikade
Japan
United States
Tokio
Ady
Pioneers Ill and Local Incidents Highlight Carroll News
William Dyer, an 86 year old Carroll County pioneer, lies gravely ill in Savannah at his daughter’s home. Edward Duny of Walnut injures his leg with a rifle bullet while a rabbit nearly laughs. J S Wilson of Lanark is seriously ill after working on a brass washing machine fitting. A Woosung woman attempts to horsewhip a man, ending in a scuffle. Emanuel Slifer sells his Mt. Morris farm for 15300 to Fred Watts and plans moving in March. A smooth-talking gold watch schemer swindles, selling watches for under a dollar. Northern Illinois Poultry Association’s Belvidere show closes successfully with strong entries and praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dyer
Carroll County
Savanna
H. C. Hunter
Dyer
Edward Duny
Woosung
Ogle County
Emanuel Slifer
Mt. Morris
Fred Watts
Slifer
Cooking and Sewing Taught Pupils in Champaign Schools
Mrs Joseph Carter president of the Illinois Domestic Science Association reports Champaign Urbana schools now teach sewing in the lower grades and cooking in the upper. Donations funded kitchen setup. stoves donated. minor board expenses. Girls especially show eagerness to bake and help at home. the program improves discipline and engages shy youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Joseph Carter
Champaign
Illinois Domestic Science Association
McLean County Farmers’ Institute
Urbana
School Board
Heart of Maryland Praised By Rockford Theaters
Rockford crowds gave near to an ovation for The Heart of Maryland on Tuesday night. David Belasco and Mrs. Leslie Carter drew praise for a war themed romance with a famed belfry scene while the company recovered promised notes with strong applause from a large enthusiastic audience.
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Rockford
Hleart of
Maryland
Rockford Register-Gazette
Heart of
Carter
A Cure for Ills Don t Worry Cult Praised for Comfort and Happiness
A satirical notice mocks the Don't Worry philosophy, urging readers to avoid responsibility as a path to contentment. It parodies self help sermons by claiming the doctrine anesthetizes worry about daily mishaps from burned meals to broken dreams. It closes by inviting readers to send in names.
Foote Credits Grape-Nuts For Brain Power
Foote a renowned electrical engineer who built a 3000 horsepower plant serving Battle Creek and Michigan cities says breakfast with Grape-Nuts boosts vitality and mental vigor through midday. He reports steady reserve force gains with Grape-Nuts, noting no artificial stimulant is used and that the cereal nourishes brain tissue for brain workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foote
Battle Creek
Kalamazoo
Michigan
May Marry Rocky Mountain Tea Ad in Florence
An advertisement notes May marriages in Florence with names S B Alberts, Mary Kaiser. The Rocky Mountain Tea claim highlights blissful benefits and the price 85 cents from Emmert and Burrell.
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S. B. Alberts
Florence
Mary Kaiser
Emmert & Burrell
Foley's Honey and Tar advertised for throat and lung relief
An ad extols Foley's Honey and Tar for severe cold symptoms with promises of immediate relief and a grateful healing feeling. It claims guaranteed satisfaction and credits H. J. Moogk and partners along with The Smith Studio at 117 Stephenson St. A separate note offers a $1 per dozen price cut on platino items without quality loss from H. B. Guove, 2hdiw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Smith
Stephenson St
H. B. Guove
Market Wrap From Curoaco and Chicago Briefs
Closing Board of Trade quotes show May wheat 0.6746, May corn 0.334, May oats 0.233, May pork 10.75, May lard 5.97, May ribs 5.75 as of Jan 25. Local yard reports note cattle strong to good, hogs steady to firm, sheep strong. Chicago receipts indicate hogs at 32,000 with 24,000 expected tomorrow. Northwesterly delays and New York stock hints close the roundup with grain broker ads and health remarks from F B Thirkield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curoaco
Board of Trade
Union
A ©. W. Killen, Broker, Room 7, Fry's Block
Chicago
Io Cutonao
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
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Daily Journal
Qorans
Republican County Convention
H. Brundage
Dalentee
Buckeye
Boisemeier
Seane
Hanke
Wells Vavenee
Will Johnson
Kleekner
Tom Bipson
W. J. eCann
Avon Las
Voenwess Gh
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Deon
Bereeneenaaerage Veneer Joie Sprague
Uss Cig
Aggeart
Weeree
H. Wieman
Sverene Rock Grove
Winslow
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Ahi Ckert
Smith D
Atkins
Rail News
Mr. and
Mrs. P
R. Thompson
Germania Society
Saengerbund
Blust
Frank Kennedy
Galena Avenue
Twentieth Century Club
Twentieth Century Cinch Club
James O’rourke
Joseph Ellis
C. C. Strohacker
James Dooley
James Manion
Miss Briggs
Bertha Briggs
Ada Brigham
Crocondle
Miss Roland
Miss Fritz
Geo. Burkhart
EK. Clark
van Altenborn
Frank Knepley
Geo. Krape
P. R. Thompson
Brewster House
W.N. O. Whist Club
W. N. O. Whist Club
Mary Wheeler
Washington Street
John Weishar
Marion Stover
Clara Arnt
Beckmeyer
St. Pius Society
Gibler
Rebecca
Ilinois
Ruth
C. W. Peight
Liberty St
J.S. Wilson
Lanark
Northern Illinois Poultry Association
Belvidere
Heles
Ayer
J. C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass
Josie
New York
W. Killen
Fry’s Block
F. B. Thirkield
H. J. Moogh
Robkign R
Ches, & Ohio
Pete Tobacco
Uy Oder al Steel
Pederal Steel
BLY Diay
Manhattan
Degeenves
Nor
Pacific
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