Republican ticket for president and state offices
The list names William IP Kineey for president and Robert R for congress, Charo les A Wonks for board, Richard Y for governor, Northcott for lieutenant governor, AM Ene Fay De for secretary of state, M Williamson for state treasurer, James Moul lough for state auditor, H Hamlin for attorney, Garrie Thomas Alexander, Alexander McLean, A Bullard as university trustees, and McKenzie for state senator and legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William IP Kineey
Wee Ae Robert R, Kitt
Charoles A
Richard Y
Northcott
Corners
S&s. A
Social Roundup of Local Residents and Visitors
A string of personal notes from Freeport and nearby towns lists residents and visitors: Dick Chilton heads to Orangeville. John Glennan and J. M. Walz travel to Chicago. Simon Sieke returns from Clinton Iowa. E D Allington is in Chicago buying goods. George Clark of Rockford visits. Will Camerer and others ride to Rockford and Chicago. Miss Lula Gann from Warren and Miss Emma Bues return from Chicago. Dr. Fair to Lena. Dr. Boyd Brown visits Warren. Mullen of Belvidere stays with parents. Dr. A B E Smith in Davis to see his sister. Mrs. J E Baker and Mrs. R C dker go to Rock Island. Freeporters sail to Madison with Wm Wagner and Rose Wagner. Miss King returns to Aurora after Freeport visit. Mr and Mrs John Kraker of Shannon hosted by Freeport relatives. Mrs Geo Blust and daughter May visit Orangeville. Chas Madden Fred Butler and R E Downing go to Adeline on business. Howard Wilcoxon, now a Chicago lawyer, visits family. Mrs W B Arnold departs for Oregon Colorado and California for several months. Mrs C D Knowlton and Mrs Geo I Brown travel to Milwaukee for Federation of Woman's Clubs. Miss Sarah Weaver and Miss Switz of Rockford spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs J A ark. Dr Mease and wife Miss Florence Briggs and Mrs A Mease plan a Madison visit for a month. Mrs A V Webster arrives from Chicago to summer with her parents, the Stavers. Als Lou McGovern returns from Milwaukee where he served as Grand Lodge delegate. the grand lodge has adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Allington
Chicago
George Clark
Rockford
J. M. Walz
J. E. Eichelberger
Will Camerer
Bruce Mitchell
Dubuque
Lula Gann
Warren
Emma Bues
Miss King
Aurora
Freeport
John Kraker
Shannon
Geo. Blust
May
Orangeville
Chas. Madden
Fred Butler
R. E. Downing
Adeline
Howard Wilcoxon
W. B. Arnold
Oregon
Colorado
California
C. D. Knowlton
Geo. I. Brown
Milwaukee
Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Judge Baume Opens Stephenson County Court for June Term
Judge Baume of Galena convened the June term of the Stephenson county circuit court. Only three common law cases are ready for trial with a few chancery matters. Crip Washburn of Florence township named foreman of the grand jury. Ned C. Fitch of Freeport and Ep Fugate of Harlem elected clerks. Grand jury organization completed. little business anticipated.
Good Men in Their Line for Bernell Agency
Mr Parks and Mr Kurman of the Bernell agency have spent two weeks here and have gone to Janesville on the same business. The people of Janesville will find them reliable and pleasant to transact business with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks
Kurman
Bernell Agency
Janesville
Stag Picnic Reported At Brown's Mill Yesterday
A number of young men indulged in a stag picnic at Brown's mill yesterday. The event appears to have been a simple social gathering with no reported incidents or injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown’s Mill
Death by chloroform in headache aid inquest Mrs Schlauch dies
In Freeport a coroner's inquest investigated the death of Mrs Claudia Schlauch born Koehler in 1869 after she inhaled chloroform to ease a headache. Her husband John Schlauch: overdose deemed accidental. Jury found death from self-administered chloroform. She leaves husband and three children Mita Carl Sadie, and mother Mrs E Koehler. Funeral set for 2 pm at Carroll Street home with Rev Hollie officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Beeler
R. Weik
E. Reinhold
Mr. Schlauch
Dr. Firestone
W. J. Burdick
Schlauch
Claudia Schlauch
Elizabethtown
Ill
John Schlauch
Claraesburg
Evansville
Ind
Koehler
Mita
Carl
Sadie
E. Koehler
Freeport
Carroll Street
Rev. Hollie
Lodge Meetings and Initiatory Degree Planned
Martha Washington garrison meets this evening and Lexington club holds a regular meeting next Wednesday. Freeport lodge No 402 K of P meets tonight with work and refreshments. Stephenson lodge I O F F to confer initiatory degree this evening. Members of Geo Washington No 1 and A Lincoln No 8 K of G attend tomorrow’s meeting with recruiting officers. work by Geo Washington garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Washington Garrison
Lexington Club
Freeport Lodge No
K. of P
Stephenson Lodge
Geo
Washington
A. Lincoln
K. of G
K. of G. Hall
Geo. Washington Garrison
Illnesses and Lodge Notice From Local Field Reports
Rev. C C Snyder’s condition grows critical Mrs W A Stevens suffers rheumatism attack Mrs August Schoeffel seriously ill with pneumonia Evergreen lodge A F and A M holds third degree work tonight Mrs Henry Ratz Jr has been ill six months under Dr S J Best care and attended church yesterday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Snyder
W. A. Stevens
August Schoeffel
Evergreen Lodge
A. F
A. M
Henry Ratz, Jr
8S. J. Best
Modern Beauty Relies on Food Sunlight and Exercise
A healthy appearance comes from good meals and outdoor activity. The text notes a glowing form and blooming face, and mentions using Syrup of Figs for gentle cleansing when needed. The remedy is advertised as produced by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Stover gas engine tested by Illinois Central and Santa Fe
Last Saturday officials from the Illinois Central and Santa Fe railroads visited Freeport to test the Stover gasoline engine at a deep well. The engines demonstrated strong pumping capacity and low gasoline needs, impressing railroad men who may replace windmills at watering stations and even power band cars. Stover plans to expand production and recover investments in one of the largest and most complete plants of its kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Santa Fe
Freeport
Stover
Stover Engine Works
Mr. Stover
Carroll County Primaries Decide County Ticket
Republicans in Carroll county held last Saturday’s primaries to nominate a county ticket. Watson ran unopposed for circuit clerk, Schreiter for coroner, and Thorp for surveyor. In the tight race for states attorney, Markley of Chadwick edged Renner of Mt. Carroll by 11 votes. county totals show Markley 718, Renner 707, Watson 1516, Schreiter 1398, Thorp 1327, Campbell 231, Grove 209.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Watson
Schreiter
Thorp
Renner
Mt. Carroll
Markley
Chadwick
Campbell
Grove
Neva Alenderfer to wed George Showalter in Chicago
Miss Neva Alenderfer resigned as millinery department manager at F. A. Read’s to prepare for marriage with George Showalter of Milwaukee, an engineer on the C. M. & St. Paul road. The ceremony will occur in Chicago in about two weeks at a relative’s home and the couple will take a trip to Yellowstone Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Alenderfer
F. A. Read
George Showalter
Milwaukee
C. M. & St. Paul
Chicago
Yellowstone Park
Dissolved Partnership at Goddard and Clark Milling Firm
The milling firm Goddard & Clark is dissolved by mutual consent with George A. Clark retiring. Ex-Mayor A. P. Goddard will continue the business alone, having purchased Clark’s interest in Goddard’s mill, a noted flouring mill in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard & Clark
George A. Clark
A. P. Goddard
Goddard
Freeport lodge to hold social night June 6
Freeport lodge No. 51 Mystic Workers of the World will host a social at their hall over the State bank on Wednesday evening June 6. A good program has been prepared with ice cream and cake served and amusement provided for all. Public invited. Admission 15c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Lodge No. 51
Mystic Workers of the World
State Bank
New Bookkeeper Engaged at Water Company
Miss Laura Malburn has been engaged to keep the books in the Water Company's office as H B Zartman, secretary, will devote his time to the lumber and coal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Malburn
H. B. Zartman
Picnic at Madison Woodmen Gathering Draws 10000 Attendees
The Modern Woodmen picnic for northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin is set for Madison with plans for 10 000 attendees from Freeport Stephenson county and neighboring areas. Illinois Central will run special trains. Schedule includes reception parade Capitol exercises welcome address M W A talks baseball at Camp Randall and prize drills with prize money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Wisconsin
Madison
Freeport
Stephenson County
Woodmen
Illinois Central
Central
Capitol
Mayor Haven
M. Quackenbush
W. A. Northcott
Camp Randall
U. of W
Beloit College
Forester
Freeport Woodmen Procession to Cherry Camp Picnic in 1901
The Freeport Woodmen meet at 7 a m and the Henney band escorts the march to Cherry camp hall. The procession heads west on Galena and Walnut, then east on Stephenson to the depot. A decorated train leaves at 8 a m with emblems and badges for attendees. Illinois Central runs ten trains into Madison tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Henney
Freeport Camp
Cherry Camp
Galena Street
Walnut
Stephenson
Depot
Central
Lena News Brief Highlights Local Elections and Illnesses
Lewis Heidenrich wins a school board seat in Lena by a flat vote at a Saturday special election. The board will meet to roster next year’s teachers. Isaac Buss is very ill. J C Dunn suffers a rheumatic attack but attends to business. John Price postmaster at McConnell died last night. Baptist children’s day exercises were well rendered with large attendance. Freeport visitors Edward Waite J H Rife A S Clarity R M White and Jas Doyle were in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Lewis Heidenrich
Board of Education
Isaac Buss
George Dudebec
John Price
McConnell
J.C. Dunn
Citizens’ Bank
D. A. Newell
Edward Waite
J.h.rife
A.S. Clarity
R. M. White
Jas, Doyle
Woman fined for striking man at magisterial hearing
The morning session reversed typical charges as a woman appeared before Magistrate Lane on a charge of striking a man. She was fined one dollar plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Reception for Mrs Ford Hosted by Grace Church Guild
Freeport friends are invited by the Woman's Guild of Grace Church to meet Mrs Mary Hanford Ford at the home of Mrs R W Burton Tuesday evening from 8 to 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Freeport
Woman’s Guild of Grace Church
Mary Hanford Ford
R. W. Burton
Rev Snyder Shows Slight Improvement In Chicago Visit
Dr W W Krape traveled to Chicago yesterday to check on Rev C C Snyder who is very low at St Luke s hospital and found his condition a little improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Krape
Chicago
C. C. Snyder
St. Luke’s Hospital
Preacher from Delavan Delivers Fine Sermon at Van Brocklin
Rev W D Best of Delavan Illinois visiting with brother A O Best preached a splendid sermon at Van Brocklin M E church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
W. D. Best
Delavan, Ill
A. O. Best
van Brocklin M. E
Stockholders Meet Over Open Offering of $100000 Stock
The stockholders of Stover Manufacturing hold an afternoon meeting to decide terms for offering the $100,000 stock to Freeport residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stover Manufacturing Company
Freeport
Eastern Star Celebrates Fifth Anniversary Picnic
The Eastern Star marks its fifth anniversary on June 12 at 6 PM at the home of H. B. Smith. The event will follow a basket picnic plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Smith
Freeport Juniors Defeat Pearl City In Pearl City Game
Freeport Juniors beat Pearl City 12 to 4 in a baseball game at Pearl City with Freeport compiling stronger offense and efficient pitching to secure the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl City
Freeport
Freeport Boys
Horse Runs Away Crashes Buggy on Carroll Street
Letter from Gosuen Indiana reports a horse owned by James Lacy escaped Sunday on Carroll Street and destroyed a fine buggy by making kindling. Also includes a customer note about GRAIN-O coffee substitute from Genessee Pure Food Co. of Le Roy New York complimenting the product. Signed by A C Jackson MD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lacy
Carroll Street
Gosuen
Genessee Pure Food Co
le Roy
N.Y
A. C. Jacgson
Magazine Our Homes and Our Home less sale announcement
Persons who desire to aid a good cause will find copies of the magazine entitled Our Homes and Our Home less at the store of E. K. Delhauer 146 Stephenson street and also a subscription list at $1 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Homes
E. K. Delhauer
Stephenson Street
Elder F P Cleveland Dead In Rogers Park
Freeport mourns Rev F P Cleveland longtime presiding elder and pastor at First M E Church. Sister L M Lyon of this city is his sister. Telegram states he died in Rogers Park at age 83 after serving as a secret officer under Grant in the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Rev
F. P. Cleveland
M. E. Church
M. E
L. M. Lyon
Journal
Cuicano
Illinois
Rogers Park
Grant
Minor items note changes and events in town
The issue notes J Hoffman's advertisement changes and Dr A E Smith has had his office papered and painted. Copies of Our Homes and Our Moveless issued at J B Delhauer residence 52 Douglas Ave. The Ladies Union Prayer circle meets First Baptist church Tuesday at 3 pm. Street cars leave Gunds at 11 pm tonight for St Agnes Guild party. DuPont Gun club holds a big tournament July 4 5 and a diamond badge shoot. H B Hineline the truck gardener has a new Schelling Douglas wagon. Woman Calander Society First Presbyterian church meets Miss Richards West Street Tuesday evening and invites all ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Smith
J. B. Delhauer
Douglas Avenue
Ladies’ Union
First Baptist Church
Gund’s
St. Agnes
DuPont Gun Club
H. B. Hineline
Gardner
Schelling & Douglas
Woman’s Oalander Society
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Richards
West Street
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Testimony Testimony
Public endorsement from a Freeport representative cites Dr. Dean's Kidney Pills as beneficial for kidney trouble and a sleepless backache sufferer details improvements after one box. Doan's Pills cost 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Also notice: Cascade laundry office moves June 18 to building north of Dorman & Co. on Van Buren St. Packages can be left at barber shop near State Bank. phone 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Clara Ziders
Elm Street
Dean
Emmett & Burrell
Almg
Cascade Laundry
Dorman & Co
van Buren St
State Bank
Stockholders meeting at Robinson Manufacturing Co
A special meeting of the stockholders of the Robinson Manufacturing Company will be held at the company office in Freeport Illinois on July 2 1900 at 4 oclock p m to vote on increasing the capital stock. Dated Freeport Illinois June 1 1900 Directors J L Rosinson Peter Bixter Ww Koenia. We offer belt buckles graduates presents watches and bargains at C B Sweet Co 84 Galena St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Manufacturing Company
Freeport
Illinois
C. B, Sweet & Co
Galena St
Runs Changed to Freeport on Central Road
Conductor runs on the Chicago and Omaha Express and Limited shift to end at Freeport with through runs on passengers matching engineer schedules. Changes may yield shorter local runs to Dubuque next day, affecting conductors. Other notes include Northwestern and Central rail service praise for Freeport and Rockford, a derailment delay at Galena, a steel gang strike on Illinois Central, and the Illinois railroad and warehouse commission 29th annual report with track mileage and crossing stats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Road
Omaha
Chicago
Freeport
Waterloo
Dubuque
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Dodgeville
Central
Northwest
St. Paul & Duluth
Northern Pacific
Illinois Central
Galena
Northwestern
Rockford
America
Lake Shore
Pennsylvania
Grant and
Bowden
Council Hill
Steel
Rockdale
Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Sensible Woman Demands Rocky Mountain Tea
A fragmented line shows a woman named Emmert insisting she will depart for her mother’s tomorrow unless given Rocky Mountain Tea. The excerpt mentions a Sen sible figure and includes partial names Jos and 38b5c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Rocky Mountain
Jos
Emmert
Court of Honor Excursion to Rockford
Members of Freeport Court will depart via C N W Ry on Wednesday June 6 trains at 2 10 p m and 6 35 p m. Tickets good to return the next morning. Fare one dollar ten cents for round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Court
Stockholders Meeting For Capital Increase At Stover Mfg
Members of the Stover Mfg Co will meet at the company office Monday July 2 1900 at 8 o clock p m to vote on increasing capital stock from 250000 to 500000 D C Stover W A Merrirevp A B Hep QC J Ziegler 6 ld lm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stover Mfg. Co
D.C. Stover
W.A. Merrirevp
Hep
J. Ziegler
Up-to-Date Tailor Offers Made-to-Order Suit at $26
An advertisement by Joan S. Hampster promotes made-to-order suits at 26 dollars as a better value than ready-made hand-me-downs. It stresses fit and current style, urging shoppers to save by choosing custom tailoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan S. Hampster
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geal Print NG Company
Freeport, Ill
Dick Chilton
John Glennan
Simon Sieke
Clinton, Ia
A. BE. Smith
Davis Sun
J. E. Baker
R. C. d Ker
Rock Island
Wm. Wagner
Miss Rose Wagr
Sarah Weaver
Miss Switz
J. A. Ark
Dr. Mease
Florence Briggs
A. Mease
A. V. Webster
Mary Staver
J. H. Staver
Als
Lou McGovern
Grand Lodge of the B. of L. E
Grand Lodge
Will
Rev. Snyder
Cleveland
J. Hoffman
Stockholders’ Meeting
Robinson Manufacturing Co
J. L. Rosinson
Peter Bixter
Koenia
Court of Honor
Ldlm
Seaton C
Fre
Almith
Clayton F.summy CO
Wabash Ave
Chickering, Gabler, Packard and Pease Pianos
Wusic Publishers
W. C
Fice and
Stephenson St
Giabt
Freeport Plumbing & Heating Co
George
DEHN
Mer
People's Column
O. L. Schulte
Pleasant St
Smith Shop
U.S
Elgin Nurseries
Elgin
Moler Barber College
Peter Bixler
North Galena Ave
Bicycle
Care Journal
City
Lincoln Boulevard
West Freeport
State Street
O, Taylor & Frick
Thor’ Sale
F.S. Winger
JAOR
Seeley
Mayor's Add
John F
Franz
C. A
Court House
City Hall
C. R. Shasta
Clark Ave
Mun
L. L. Munn
Lighthart
Clark Avenue
Truesdell
Grove Screeh
M. E. Schofield
Widener’s
South Locust Street
Adams Street
Galena Avenue
Coldiers
E. Mayer
Sec
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