Democratic State Central Committee Meets in Prorta Ill
The Illinois Democratic convention opened with Secretary of State Henrichsen presiding. About seven thousand attendees heard Temporary Chairman Alexander Hamilton Bell urge unity and free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1. Delegates were named by districts amid disorder and adjournment to three. Ninth district caucus favored silver, with D F Ley and Sam Rae among delegates to Chicago and M H Cleary presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Wright
Democratic State Central Committee
Prorta
Ill
Henrichsen
Alexander Hamilton Bell
Carlinville
Republican Party
Chicago
Trude
Jesse Sherwood
Edward
Tilden
Thomas Byrne
Charles Martin
J.C. Shubert
John Powers
William Loeffler
John J. Brennan
M. 0. McDonald
Henry F. Donovan
Joseph A. Martin
William Prentiss
James Burke
Mark W. Dunham
J. D. Donovan
Frank M. Barron
Samuel Ray
O. K. Ladd
Jas. W. Knox
Dr. M. Cushing
F. P. Morris
W. G. Krebs
J. F. Hefferman
N. G. Worthington
H. W. Masters
Dr. W. Register
B. P. Preston
Frank Robinson
T. A. McNeeley
T. J. Beach
A. W. Hope
C. W. Bliss
R. N. Stotler
H. §. Tanner
Wm. H. Green
J. R. Williams
J. N. Penin
W. A. J. Sparks
L. O. Whitewell
Wm. W. Clemens
M. H. Cleary
Jo Daviess County
D. F. Lawley
Sam Rae
Ogle
Frank Barron
Carroll
Galena
Charles Nieman
Freeport
Lowney's World Renowned Chocolates On Sale Soon
Lowney's chocolates will be offered in the confectionery department in the future. They won a top World’s Fair award for purity and deliciousness and are familiar in Freeport through prior sales by other parties. Prices were 50 and 60 cents per pound with our price set at 29 cents per pound. The advertisement touts that there is but one Lowney's Chocolate and urges buyers to choose the best on earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Lowney
Honest Merchandising Brings Grand Returns
Honest Merchandising offers a policy of full value refunds for any unsatisfactory purchase. The text asserts customers may return any item and receive every cent back, emphasizing guaranteed satisfaction with no risk to buyers.
Ladies Showcase Bar Gains in Shirt Waists Windows
Ladies admire display items highlighting shirt waists in shop windows.
Market quotes and cattle receipts at Union Stock Yards
Closing quotations today show grain futures with June wheat at 56%, June corn 27%, June oats 161, pork 7.023, lard 4.05, ribs 3.724 and July and September contracts with mixed prices. Drover's Journal lists cattle receipts at 3,500 slow to fair beves 3.50 to 4.30, stockers 2.50 to 3.85, Texans 2.50 to 3.75. hogs 16,000, tomorrow's estimate 30,000 higher, and sheep 6,000 steady with natives 2.00 to 4.00 and western 3.50 to 4.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNION
Drover's Journal
Florists Sell Graduating Exercise Bouquets
W. H. Fisher & Co. florists offer cut roses carnations gladiolus and seasonal flowers in baskets for graduating exercises. Includes display of floral options and pricing at 222t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher & Co
Illinois Appellate Court Rules on Woodmen Expulsion Case
The Illinois fourth district court holds that secret expulsions from the Modern Woodmen of America are subject to judicial review. Anna Deters sued on her late husband’s $2,000 certificate, arguing expulsion was unfair. The court voids the expulsion if improper and rules for beneficiary protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilinois
Mount Vernon
Ill
Fourth District
Courte Tay
Modern Woodmen of America
Anna Deters
St. Clair County
L. Deters
Modern Woodmen
Northwestern Saengerfest to be Held in Dubuque
Dubuque Iowa June 22 All arrangements are finished for the Northwestern Saengerfest to be staged in Dubuque July 24 and 25 The Saengerfest hall seating 4000 will host a 1200 strong chorus of German singing societies from the northwest Bach s orchestra of Milwaukee will headline with renowned soloists from across the country The Dubuque society has spent 14000 on preparations for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Dubuque
Iown
I Dubuque
Iowa
Northwest
Bach’s
Orchestra of
Milwaukee
Dubuque Society
Transvaal Raiders Indicted in British Raid Case
London June 24 special report says the grand jury returned a true bill of indictment against Dr. Jameson Hon Henry F Coventry Major White Col White Major Sir Willoughby and Col Grey for violation of the foreign enlistment act in the Transvaal raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson
London
Grand Jury
Henry F. Coventry
Major White
Col. White
Sir Willoughby
Col
Grey
Transvaal
Wisconsin Democrats Convene At Milwaukee Convention
The Wisconsin state Democratic convention opened at 11 o'clock with Thomas F. Frawley as temporary chairman. Delegates from districts were certified, and a gold platform was planned. A free silver caucus later planned to contest two delegates at large and oppose an outright gold declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Democrats
Milwaukee
Thomas F. Frawley
National Democratic Party
Free Silver
Freeport Hosts Big Race Meet At Taylor's Park
A. A. Swearinger of Mendota announces a July 28 29 30 31 horse race meet at Taylor's park Freeport with purses totaling 8400. The prior meet drew a fine field and public amusement though not full cash success, Swearinger plans a stronger turnout and pays all winners at the wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Swearinger
Mendota
Freeport
Taylor’s Park
Taylor's Park
Janesville
Swearinger
Everfts
Physicians Notice Sealed bids for medical services in Stephenson County
Proposals will be received by the committee on poor and poor farm for all medical surgical and obstetrical services for the year starting July 1 1896 and ending July 1 1897. Bids due at the county clerk's Freeport office by twelve o clock July 1 1896. Committee may reject any bid. J E Taggart chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Illinois
Freeport
J.E. Taggart
Weather forecast for Curacao June 23 unsettled with showers
Weather bulletin from Curacao notes unsettled conditions for Illinois readers with likely local showers tonight and Wednesday. Increasing southeast winds are included in the forecast as the system moves through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Illinois
Cure for Torturing Skin Diseases Promoted in Ad Claim
An advertisement-style testimonial from Ames M. Harris of Push Virginia touts Curicura remedies for severe skin afflictions. It describes relief after using Curicura Ointment and Resolvent, claiming dramatic improvement within minutes and urging readers to buy through the world-spanning sale. The piece cites cures, prices, and directions, typical of late 19th to early 20th century patent medicine notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eetthen
Ware
Alwiyn
Ames M. Harris
Push
Mecklenburg Co
L. Potter Duca and Citta
Boston
Free Pills Trial Offered by Bucklen Co Chicago
Send your address to H B Bucklen Co Chicago for a free sample box of Dr King s New Life pills. They ease constipation and headache, aid malaria and liver troubles, and are guaranteed free from deleterious substances and purely vegetable. Regular size 25c per box. Sold by Emmert Burrell druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BE. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
Walton display free buses Wednesday Thursday nights
Look out for free buses to Walton's display on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 8 to 10 o'clock. Wednesday night souvenirs will be given away while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Water rent due Freeport Water Co signs discount offer
The semi annual water rent for Freeport Water Co in Freeport Illinois is due at the office over the post office on July 1 1896. A 10 percent discount is allowed if paid on or before that date. Dated June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Water Co
Freeport
Report of Deaconesses for June 1896
June 1896 deaconesses report lists 168 calls with 40 business and 18 sick calls. It records 27 prayers at homes and 21 Bible readings, 2 meetings led, 1 mention of deaconess work, 38 Sabbath School scholars, 4 Bibles or portions given, 9 days and 1 night nursing, 98 garments and 8 pairs of shoes donated, 5 bouquets, 108 papers and tracts, 2 bundles of old linen, 8 dishes and 4 cups, 2 platters of food, 3 quarts apple butter, and 40 cents spent. Donations from Freeport friends, Council Hill Epworth League, and others listed. mention of Vanluah Jacques and Jacob Heilman family traveling to Chicago and Barrington. An advisory note promotes Prof. Miller at Clifton Cottage with no charges for advice.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nieman
William A. Vincent
Kingsley
Department Store
Lowney’s
Chocolates
Kingsleys Department Store
Hrowd & Ollmeyer
Ennenga & Wagner
Schwigr
Hoffman
Ae Ecco Na Sess
Wise
Philadelphia
John M. Wise
Upper Stephenson 8&T
U.S
Freeport Friends
Council Hill Epworth League
Vanluah Jacques
Jacob Heilman
Barrington
Miller
Clifton Cottage
Williams House
Michigan
Schulte & Stecke
L. Hermsdorf
WM. Walton
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