Freeport Upcoming Events and Meetings List
June 12 Sophomore class annual debate at the High school. June 12 Bazaar by St. Ann's society at St. Pius hall. June 12 Hastern Star anniversary celebration. June 17 Woodman memorial exercises. June 20 High school commencement exercises. June 20 Eminent Ladies picnic at Sciota Mills. June 22 High school graduating exercises. July 4-5 Shooting tournament under DuPont Gun club auspices.
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Freeport
St. Ann's Society
St. Pius Hall
Jne
Woodman
Fiona
Sciota Mills
DuPont Gon Club
Candidates Seek Renomination for Stephenson Circuit Clerk
Several Republican figures announce bids for Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County subject to Republican County Convention decisions. HH W Bolender stresses past service and seeks renomination on March 13 1900. H Crotzner Lena IL April 5 writes in. W E Boyington and A H Wieman also announce candidacies in German Valley and area.
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Stephenson County
HH. W. Bolender
H. Crotzer
Lena, IL
W. E. Boyington
A. H. Wieman
German Valley
Leitzell seeks coroner nomination in Stephenson County
Dr C P Leitzell of Cedarville announces his candidacy for re nomination as coroner of Stephenson County. He requests support from Republicans at the upcoming county convention and primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Stephenson County
M.currier
States Attorney subject to Republican convention decision
L. H. Burrell noted as the candidate subject to the Stephenson county Republican convention decision for the States Attorney position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
L. H. Burrell
Birds in millinery win public support across regions
A movement to drop American song birds from hat trimming gains momentum as Audubon societies push for legislation. Despite debate on scope and effectiveness, broad public sentiment backs the effort, aligning with conservation needs. Proponents vow to persist even if initial gains are modest, arguing birds deserve protection while fashion finds suitable alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Friends of the Feathered Tribe
Rockford
Bible Study at First M. B. Church Tonight
Evening study at 8 o'clock covers Genesis chapters 44 to 47. Topics include the brothers' test, Joseph revealing himself, Judah's appeal, Jacob going to Egypt, shepherds in Egypt, settlement in Goshen, Jacob's later years, and Joseph's covenant to carry his body to Canaan.
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M. B
Joseph
Judah
Jacob
Egypt
Goshen
Caanan
Appointment of Mrs Alice Sanborn Brown to Freeport library
Mayor Baumgarten commends the selection of Mrs Alice Sanborn Brown as a Freeport public library director. The educated woman brings literary attainments and will help ensure improper books for youth are kept from the library collection.
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Baumgarten
Alice Sanborn Brown
Freeport Public Library
Brown
Carver to Exhibit Sixteen Horses at Taylor's Park
Dr. Carver, famed rifle shooter and horse trainer, plans major exhibitions at Taylor's Park beginning August first. He trains sixteen head of horses to dive and trot and pace without a driver, showcasing advanced horsemanship.
Court of Honor to Rockford for Northwestern meeting
The Court of Honor will travel to Rockford on Wednesday afternoon to attend a Rockford court meeting over the Northwestern. Several candidates will receive the degrees and a good time is expected.
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Court of Honor
Rockford
Northwestern
The glorious fourth near for training of the world’s scream
The annual Fourth of July event signals preparation for the patriotic scream often described as heard around the world. Details remain sparse in this fragment.
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Bird of Freedom
Shooting tournament attracts Monroe entrants
Otto Wagner T Lf. Holister Ed. White and Harry Parkhart attend a shooting tournament at Monroe today, joining competitors from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Wagner
T. Lf. Holister
Ed. White
Harry Parkhart
Monroe
Laundrymen Fail to Organize Party. Try Again Monday Night
The laundrymen failed to perfect an organization last night and will attempt the effort again next Monday night. The report notes the group will regroup and resume activities with plans for a reattempt.
Mystic Workers Social Notes and Two Weddings Announced
A Mystic workers sociable will feature music recitations and a cake walk at the hall over the State bank tomorrow night with performers including Elmer Thayer Palmer I N Willie Clara Merck and the Thayers. Two weddings are planned for Freeport tomorrow Patrick Williams and Lizzie Blomenstein and Louis Toelle and Augusta Hagedorn.
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Mystic Workers
State Bank
Elmer Thayer
Mr. Palmer
Gramaphone
I. N
Willie
Clara Merck
Ethel Hancock
Helen Melchoir
Freeport
Arthur Williams
Lizzie Blomenstein
Louis Toelle
Augusta Hagedorn
LaSalle gas plant sold to eastern syndicate
A LaSalle gas plant changes hands as an eastern syndicate purchases the facility. The Illinois League of Municipalities plans a June 27 meeting in Ottawa with mayors and aldermen from across the state. Oscar Burdick of Winnebago suffers severe injuries from a 40 foot fall at a John Hitchcock farm, with hopes fading for recovery. A Belvidere will contest involves Milo Crowley’s estate and hefty bequests to priests, disputed as uncertain. Ground hog control debate features W A Sanborn’s explosive method aimed at eradicating several nests in a single blast, leaving many burials.
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Illinois League of Municipalities
Ottawa
Ilinois
Oscar Burdick
Winnebago
Burdick
John Hitchcock
Belvidere
Milo Crowley
Purgatory
W. A. Sanborn
Revised Premium List Prompts New Meeting Next Friday
The fair association has revised their premium list this year and will hold another meeting next Friday. Those with suggestions should hand them in to Will Fall at the county clerk office in the courthouse.
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The
Fair Association
Court House
Stockholders Meeting at Robinson Manufacturing Co
A special meeting of the stockholders of 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 a proposal to increase the capital stock. Dated Freeport Illinois June 1 1900. J L Rowinson Peter Bixter Wa Kornia Directors
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Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
Embury M. E. Church
van Allen
Henry Lange
Elk Street
Robinson Manufacturing Co
Robinson Manufacturing Company
Freeport
Illinois
Freeport District Notes Epworth League Convention Details
Freeport district notes outline Methodist charges and a $56 total contribution to Wesley hospital. Sub-District Epworth League convenes June 12–18 at Elizabeth with a multi day program including devotionals, symposia on society education evangelism and pastor support, Bible study, and business meetings. Chapters to send delegates and contribute two cents per member for expenses.
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Dakota
Cedarville
Wesley Hospital
Epworth League
Elizabeth
P. S. Lent
O. J. Simons
J.T. LeGear
Asan Evangelistic Agency
Rev. E
Nicholas
G. R. Vanhorn
D. D
L. F. Reed
W. J. Daniel
Marguerite Bennett
W. C. Scott
J. W. Lowery
Cass Davis
O. I
Manchaster Man Credits Doctor King New Discovery
Mr W A Hines of Manchester Indiana recounts a near death escape from lung trouble after meals led to consumption and hemorrhages. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with a complete cure and notes many others have used it on his recommendation with favorable results. Trial bottles free at Jos Emmert s drug store.
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W. A. Hines
Manchester
Dr. King
Jos
Eminent Ladies Picnic Set for June 20 at Sciota Mills
The Eminent Ladies garrison invites all members and friends to the annual picnic at Sciota Mills on Wednesday June 20. An excursion departs the depot at 10 o'clock, with ten garrisons represented and two numbers per garrison. Music and a fine program are promised in the shady grove.
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Martha Washington
Sciota Mills
Shady Grove
Maud Muller the Telephone Girl and the Busy Call
A humorous verse recounts Maud Muller as a telephonist on a summer day. The Judge asks for four eleven forty four and after a playful exchange she suggests calling back. The judge must wait as the line stays busy and he leaves musing on busy phrases.
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Maud Muller
Bucklen’s Arica Salvé Promises Skin Cure All Eruptions
Advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arica Salvé cures skin eruptions and many skin and minor injuries. It promotes treatments for cuts, burns, ulcers, piles and bunions with a 25 cent box, sold by Emmert druggist and Mrs Hale at Pennsylvania house cottage.
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Emmert
Seed Potatoes Early and Late
Harlem gardens south of water tower offer early and late seed potatoes in season. H. D. Converse supplies varieties and guidance for planting times and yields.
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Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
H. D. Converse
Mrs Pinkham Promotes Women Health Letters
A column touts Mrs. Pinkham with fifty thousand letters from grateful women. One testimonial claims a bottle eased distress and eight “hotties” helped her gain from 95 to 140 pounds, sparking inquiries about her healthier appearance.
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Mrs. A. Tolle
Hilton St
Philadelphia
Real estate transfers listed by Stephenson County Abstract Office
June 4 report shows multiple transfers: C C Scott to E A Reed 45 ft lot 65 Winslow for 2000. E A Reed to F M Cook undivided fourth of same property for 1000. Samuel Ermold heirs to J H Wittenmezer 20 acres sw4 ne 28 28 7 Waddams for 1400. E M Gibler to Matthias Hettinger parts of lots 6 and 7 block 72 Freeport for 2000. J E Bike to Henry Bolender lot 14 block 21 Orangeville for 1000. German M E church to Louis Wer nicke lots 15 and 16 block 14 Lena for 700. Frank Trunck to J L Reidel lot 8 block 13 Wheel factory add Freeport for 475. O Taylor Frick Conveyancers.
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Stephenson County Abstract Office
Freeport
Ill
C. C. Scott
E. A. Reed
Winslow
F. M. Cook
Samuel Ermold
J. H. Wittenmezer
Waddama
E. M. Gibler
Matthias Hettinger
J. E. Bike
Henry Bolender
Orangeville
M. E
Church
Louis Wernicke
Lena
Frank Trunck
J. L. Reidel
O. Taylor & Frick
Electric Bitters Prove Blood Purifier for Mrs Brewer
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and ineffective treatment. The tonic is praised as the supreme remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It purifies blood stimulates liver kidneys and bowels aids digestion and builds strength. Only 50 cents sold by Joseph Emmert druggist guaranteed.
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D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
Joseph Emmert
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Smys
F. A. Read
Redlinger Bros.mast and
Redlinger
S. Galena Ave
Bicycle
Sweet & Hea’s
Lewelby Store
Galena Street
Blust
Republican County Convention
C, P
Leitzell
Til
Bible Studies
Will
Mary Hanford Ford
R. W. Burton
Harry Hirst
Lester O. Tate
Adella Barto
Spring Green
Wis
Missionary Meeting
LaSalle Gas
Stockholders’ Meeting
J. L. Rowinson
Peter Bixter
Wa. Kornia
Daughters of the Globe
Maud
Mandie
Serenary Maude
Lydia E. Pinkham
Swarts & Rleck, Coutttiotse
J. Schwarz & Sons
Sherwin- Williams Paints
Stealing Fountain Pen Cos
Boston, Mass
Jhacl Mann
Brown & Dollmeyer
Stephenson Street
Stats Bank
Galena ST
S. Hermsmeier & Son
Telephone
Maynard
Mattings
Maynard’s
Eaton
Cevil Eaton
Nieman
Successors
Star Clothing Co
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