Republican ticket candidates listed for state offices
A historical ballot-like item names numerous candidates including William Avkinde y, Robe rR Hitt, Richard Yates, James A Rose Williamson, James S Mcullough, H J Hamlin, Carrie Alexander, and J Co McKinzie for various offices such as President, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Attorney General, and local positions. The fragmentary text presents a slate of nominees and supporters without narrative context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Avkindey
Robe’ Rr
HITT
Richard Yates
Northcott
Illinois Republican Platform May 2 1900
Illinois Republicans in Peoria reaffirm the 1896 platform praising McKinley era policies. They claim Democratic rule harmed industry and currency, credit reforms fixed monetary values, and foreign commerce revived. They commend Cuban liberty, Puerto Rico, and Philippines outcomes, endorse Congress and Governor Tanner, and back McKinley for renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Republicans of
Illinois
United States Treasury
McKinley
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Mney
Republican Party
Congress
Tanner
Ullom
John R. Tanner
Shelby
Cullom
Senate of the
Ilinois
Installation Services for Second Presbyterian Pastor
Ordination services for Frank A. Hosmer and his installation as pastor of the Second Presbyterian church will be held this evening at 7:30. The program includes organ voluntaries, doxology, ordination rites, charges to the pastor and to the people, music, benediction, and is open to all interested in the Christian cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Hosmer
Second Presbyterian Church
Necce Sagitey Yaant
Berman
Nccu
Willard H. Robinson
Chicago
Rey
C. BE. Dunn
Freeport
Wm. H. Mathews
Marengo
Gentle health boost from sunlight and fruit syrup
Describes a woman thriving on good food and outdoor activity with glowing health and blooming beauty. Recommends Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle laxative if cleansing action is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
June 4 Stephenson grand and petit juries named
The June term of Stephenson County circuit court starts Monday June 4 with a light docket. Judge Baume will clear old cases while grand jurors from Freeport Jefferson Florence Silver Creek Ridott Rock Run Harlem Erin Kent West Point Waddams Buckeye Dakota Rock Grove Oneco and Winslow are listed along with petit jurors from Freeport Ridott Buckeye Kent Lanecaster Rock Run Waddams Silver Creek Harlem Oneco West Point Loran Jefferson Winslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Freeport
Grand
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
Wm. Bilker
I. N. Roland
Matthew Cowley
A. G. Frick
Edward Winslow
Chas, Siegmeier
John van Dyke
Fred Winning
Chas. Kline
S. W. Chapman
Wilson Geiger
Buckeye
Emanuel Frank
Matthew Meyers
Kent
John Kleckner
Jacob Studebaker
Rich Coomber
Lanecaster
John A
Color Lectures by Mrs Mary Hanford Ford at YMCA
The Y M C A hosts Mary Hanford Ford to speak on Color on June 6 at 4 p m and on the Holy Grail at 7 30 p m The Grace Church Woman's Guild invites Freeport teachers to attend the Color lecture General admission 25 cents and 10 cents for pupils of schools Unlocking higher culture for local students and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hanford Ford
Woman’s Guild of Grace Church
Freeport
Ford
Banner Month at Henney Buggy Company under Stover
The Henney Buggy Company led by Hon. D. C. Stover reports May output surpassing April as the banner month. The plant produced 1150 complete jobs including surveys buggies and other vehicles and sold over $70 000 worth of goods. Stover says the plant is at full capacity and could use twice the capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henney Buggy Company
Hon
D. C. Stover
Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Medicine Co ad
Taken this month keeps you well all the year. Greatest tonic known Rocky Mountain Tea made by Madison Medicine Co. 35c. Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Medicine Co
Joseph Emmert
Personal mentions of travelers and visitors in town
Oscar Armagast rode to Madison as a passenger. Joseph Gund and Mrs. J. P. Moore with daughter Mabel returned to Madison and Chicago respectively. Ross Dunlap went to Rockford, George Janssen to Chicago, and G S Mansfield from Woodstock in town. Fred Sauer became Brewster house bell boy. Numerous others went to Lena, Seward, Orangeville, La Grange, Aurora, Galena, Town Falls, and Chicago for business, visits, or family reasons. Julius Schaad visited from Danville, and funeral attendance noted for J. R. Bauch. City directories work by Thomas Osborne toward Beloit and Janesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.S. Mansfield
Woodstock
Fred Sauer
Brewster House
Wm. Clement
Lena
Dr. Stealy
Seward
Dr. Matter
Orangeville
L. W. Sands
la Grange
A. Barnes
Julius Schaad
Danville, Ill
Mrs. Cannann
Town Falls
J. R. Bauch
Winslow hosts Mystic Workers lodge formation
Last night in Winslow a Mystic Workers of the World lodge was formed with Deputy Supreme Master J. H. Snyder of Orangeville and Worthy Master Frank W. Underwood of Freeport assisting. It opens with about twenty five members and aims to grow quickly as officers were installed and a candidate initiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
The
Mystic Workers of the World
J. H. Snyder
Orangeville
Mrs Weiss Hosts Surprising Douglas Avenue Birthday Tea
Mrs Jacob Weiss entertained several lady friends and extra guests at her Douglas avenue home for a birthday surprise. The party featured a social tea, a large group arrival, a gift of a handsome chair, cinch as the main game, and a fine lunch enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Weiss
Douglas Avenue
Mr. Weiss
Eminent Ladies’ outing to Sciota Mills picnic grounds
The Eminent Ladies will hold their annual outing on Wednesday June 20 at Sciota Mills picnic grounds. A car will depart from the Illinois Central depot at 10:00 a.m. for the trip, round trip fare 25 cents. Proceeds go to the orphan’s home fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sciota Mills
Ilinois Central Depot
The
Orphan’s Home Fund
Young People’s Temperance Union Public Meeting
City residents are invited to the first public meeting of the Young People’s Temperance Union this evening at the Y M C A auditorium. Admission is free and open to all interested in temperance work and community improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Temperance Union
Woman's Work Notes on Suffrage and Reform
Catherine Waugh McCullough surveys progress in Illinois and across the U S on women’s rights. Notable items include two women on Metropolis library board, Barry's Equal Suffrage nominees to the school board, and debates over milk purity and women’s political influence. Illinois figures Frances Willard, Jane Addams, Florence Kelley cited, with discussion of a National American Woman Suffrage bazaar at Madison Square Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolis
Illinois
Equal Suffrage Association
Barry
Ill
Decatur Illinois Woman’s Club
Ida C. Hultin
Unitarian Church
Moline
Washington, D. C
St. Paul
Minn
Woman’s Civic League
G. P. Foster
Chicago
Washington
Frances E. Willard
Bertha M. H. Palmer
Paris
Jane Addams
Florence Kelley
Julia P. Lathrop
May Wright Sewall
Peck
McMahon
Griggsville
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Madison Square Garden
New York
Association
DuPont Gun Club Shoot Yields Tight Prize Result
The DuPont Gun Club held a post noon shoot with strong scores in the prize event. Burrell and White tied for first with 23, Otto Wagner 20, Brown 11 for consolation. Final scores include Knorr 15 White 25 Burrell 23 O Wagner 20 Wallace 13 A F Wagner 18 Hollister 18 Brown 11 Sisloh f 17 Rawleigh 19 Farwell 16 Burkhart 19. Winchester team edged D B G 88 87 after a tied ten birds and five more. Teams: Winchester Krape Knorr Wagner D B G Hollister Rawleigh White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guno Club
DuPont Gun Club
Burrell
White
Otto Wagner
Brown
Knorr
O. Wagner
Wallace
A. F. Wagner
Winchester
Krape
Wagner
Hollister
Rawleigh
Julia Marlow oxfords promise superior foot comfort
The Julia Marlow oxfords give more comfort to the foot than any other low shoe. Ladies are invited to Winslow's to call and try them. 5-25d lw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Marlow
Winslow’s
Harlem gardens near water tower description
Early and Late notes mention Harlem gardens located south of the water tower with reference to H. D. Converse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
H. D. Converse
Census Facts Preview Vast U S Progress in Census
The Chicago Times Herald reports the census opening today with an immense enumerator force. Washington likely June 20, then New York Chicago Philadelphia. It predicts more U S cities over 100000 than any nation, western growth, shifting political power, and record industrial progress over the last decade. Virginia drops to about twentieth as Texas Indiana Michigan Iowa rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Chicago Times- Herald
Merriam
Washington
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
United States
India
China
Columbus
Ind
Illinoia Line
Great West
Congress
Electorial College
West
Virginia
Union
Massachusetts
Texas
Indiana
Michigan
Iowa
Markets Close With Mixed Grain and Cattle Queues
June 1 reports show July wheat at 66 7/8 with later quotes around 67. July corn 87 30 1/4, oats 214. Sept pork 11.074, lard 6.65. Bulls and bears mix in Chicago cattle at 1,500. hogs 27,000 opened higher, closed weak. Sheep 7,000, steady to 10c lower. Open high low close data for wheat corn pork lard and ribs provided by broker C W Killen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutoaao
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yard
C. W.killen
Fry’s Block
Daly
Chicago
New York Stock Market
Freeport
C. W. Killen
Freeport urged to acquire Bailey park for a city landmark
An editorial argues Freeport lags in park development and urges purchasing the 15 acre Bailey park. It recalls ideas from former mayor A Bergman, notes the $7,000 offer era, warns against future price hikes, and proposes popular subscription or a philanthropic donor to create a lasting city amenity named for the donor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Hon
A. Bergman
Bailey Park
Third Ward
Basket Social Aware at K of G Hall This Evening
A basket social under the W. R. C. will be held at the K. of G. hall this evening. Everyone is asked to bring a lunch basket for two. No admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of G. Hall
Eclipse, rain boost crops. local notes from Wappams Grove
From Our Own Correspondent in Wappams Grove dated May 29 reports fine rain after an eclipse, crops booming, and travels of locals. Mentions Renny Gibler’s newborn, Noah Smith family visit in Iowa, Geo Shick shipping hogs, railroad crew adding tie work, and D B Eby en route to North Manchester conference. Also notes Dr C P Leitzell plans for coroner race and Nelson Strong nearing pension after 30 years with American Express. Local ads for belt buckles and discounted watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wappams Grove
Renny Gibler
Noah Smith
Iowa
Geo
Shick
D. B. Eby
Sunnyside
Washington
North Manchester
Indiana
C. P. Leitzell
Cedarville
American Library Association Meeting Montreal 1900
The American Library Association annual meeting will be held in Montreal from June 6 to 12, 1900. The Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets from June 2 to 8 to Montreal with return by June 15 at a fare and a third for the round trip. For details contact a C. G. W. agent or F. H. Lord, G. FP. & T. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Library Association
Montreal
Chicago Great Western Ry
Can
F. H. Lord
G. FP
T. A
Architectural League of America
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cok
Khma
Freeport, Ill
Fecal J. CO. McKinzie
Lomiels Turd
Taggart
W. OC
Middlekauff
F. A. Hosmer
JUDGE
Ie Oi
Oscar Armagast
Madison
Joseph Gund
Ross Dunlap
Rockford
George Janssen
J. P. Moore
Mabel
T. J. Clump
J. M. Wade
Spear Lake, Iowa
T. A. Kyle
Grace
Walter
Aurora
Henry Whittmore
Galena
Needham T. Cobb
Sanford, North Carolina
Prospect Street
Albert Barnes
Mrs. Barnes
Kitty B. Mitchell
City
Thomas Osborne
Beloit
Janesville
Mystic Workers
Journa’s Want
Catherine Waugh McCul
Brooklyn
C.&n.w
C.R.I
Ches
Ohio
G.W
Federal Steel
Lou, & Nash dl
Manhatta Oy
Pac
BAS
Nor
Big Ulf Nor
Pacific
Norf
Boba Pacific
People's Gas
Booth
Peneeeee Aescen Toy
Union Pacific
TANG
Unionersson
Waddams Grove
Nelson Strong
American Express Co
Baghind
C. B. Sweet & Co
Galena St
W. C
Fice
Stephenson St
Freeport Plumbing & Heating Co
George J. Dehn
Mer
E. Bengston
Stephenson Street
People's Column
O. L. Schulte
Pleasant St
Green St
Smith Shop
Schelling & Douglas
U.S
Elgin Nurseries
Elgin
Wren
Barber College
Peter Bixler
North
Galena Ave
Lincoln Boulevard
West Freeport
State Street
O. Taylor & Frick
G. Brown
Carroll St
Tor
Alan
Winger
Stephenson Mee
Seeley & Mayer
John F
Franz
Jor Sale
A. Sheets
Court House
Ozrent
Inaaite
Homer St
Tio
Oak Place
Clark Avenue
ORENT
Douglas Byeing
Tnoquire
I. O. Widener’s
South Locust Street
Nsw
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