Local Township Committesmen and Delegates Listed
A historical list from Jefferson County Illinois records dated January 18 details township committees and delegates. Names include Brundage, Hanke, Wells, Johnson, Kleckner, Musser, Ogden, Waite, Frisbie, Winslow, Stocks, Brady, Barber, Keeler, Spragu, Taggart, Wieman and others with positions noted as secretary and chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Eyers
B. H. Brundage
H. F. Hanke
Wells
Will Jonson
Kle
Winslow
Bnee Ort
Ill
Ckert
Smith D
Atkins
Sence
Us Kobe
Sereenee
Sation
John W. Stocks
de Brady
John Barber
Keeler
John Spragu
Taggart
T Wieman
J.d
Katloy
Tresses
Delegates Allocated By Vote Margin For McKinley 1896
The basis of representation assigns one delegate per two hundred votes and fractions of one hundred, with each county entitled to a portion of the district delegates. The list enumerates the districts and their respective delegate counts as derived from the 1896 election totals.
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O Dilingis
Freeport
Tuesaday
Congress
State Board of Equalization
Philadelphia
McKinley
Hoond
Carroll
Fiester
Daviess County
Counly
Ogle
Cciesisseeersiers Bol
B. McC A Ogle
S. Whitman
Boone Co
Geo. F. Bucher
Carroll Co
Richard Barrett
Jo Daviess Co
Warren Badger
Lee Co
J. F. Fair
Stephenson Lo
Eaton, Winnobago Co
Primary election set in Harlem precinct delegates choice
The Republican voters of Harlem township second precinct will hold a primary at West Freeport village hall on Saturday March 3 to select delegates to the county convention. Polls open from 7 to 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Township
West Freeport
Republican Primary Election in Freeport Town
The Republican voters of Freeport town will hold a primary on Saturday March 8 1900 from six to eight p m to elect delegates to the county convention on March 6 1900. Primaries occur in precincts at Becks grocery Bergman and Dormans office F A Reeds cigar store Journal office Lakemacker grocery Peters meat market Foys grocery state Pennsylvania house Christlers grocery. Committee members include H F Hanke J TEMPLETON W J McCann and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Freeport
Lovelock P. m
Peoria
Republican County Central Committee
Congress
Board of Equalization
United States
McKinley
Senatorial
Illinois
Senate
Legisaters
Beck’s
Bergman & Dorman’s
F. A. Reed’s
Journal
Odd Features of the Eleventh Census Work
This piece outlines census procedures for the eleventh census, detailing how enumerators gather data under seven headings and how “family” is defined. It covers personal description questions, dwelling concepts, and examples such as boarders, domestic servants, hotel occupants, and single-person households counted as families.
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United States
Lena Racket Store Sold to Mrs Kautenberg
Lena March 1. B H Tull sold his racket store to Mrs M M Kau tenberg who will take possession soon. Mr Tull has bought four acres of land for a small fruit farm in Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
B. H. Tull
M. M. Kautenberg
Mr. Tull
Montgomery
Census rules for nativity and dwelling definitions outlined
The article details census procedures and definitions including marital duration for enumerated persons, counting of children, nativity data for residents and parents, foreign born status and naturalization, employment gaps, literacy and language, home ownership versus renting, and the basis of dwelling and usual place of abode. It notes special handling for seafaring and mobile workers, and defines dwelling as any place where people regularly sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Deaconess Aid to Meet at First M E Church Friday
Dr. Peck visited Florence this morning. The Deaconess Aid society holds its monthly meeting at the First M E church Friday evening in March. A recordial invitation is extended to all. Miss Pearl Locke, Harlow Business College graduate, has joined Meyer Vinegar Co. as stenographer, typewriter and bookkeeper. Miss Elta Lohr, another graduate, assists R RR Fisher of the Poultry Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaconess Aid Society
M. E
Pearl Locke
Harlow Business College
Meyer Vinegar Company
Elta Lohr
R. RR. Fisher
The
Poultry Tribune
Epworth League Literary Social Delights Attendees
The First M E church Epworth League held a well attended literary social featuring songs such as Jesus the Light of the World and The Light of the World is Jesus. Five minute talks covered Torches and Lamps, Lighting of the Ancient World, The Discovery and Introduction of Rock Oil by Chas Garlock, Gas Discovery and Extent by Mr Dorsey, and Electricity with The Brush and Edison Lights. Walter Young gave an address and Dr N H Axtell spoke on The Sun of Righteousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.be
Epworth League
Jesus
Howard Markel
Chas. Garlock
Mr. Dorsey
Walter Young
N. H. Axtell
League
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Clear Skin
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for liver trouble and skin blemishes. It claims the product provides a clear complexion and rosy cheeks, selling for 25 cents at Emmert and Burrell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell’s
Dean
Emmert & Burrell
Personal mentions fill city traffic with travel and visits
Mrs M Allen went to Chicago this morning Frank Brown to Chicago this Ed Lyman of Forreston is in the city today A H Benrath morning passenger to Rockford Ed Lyman Forreston on business Chas Franz to Orangeville on business George Brockhausen morning passenger to Chicago Hon H G Burchard called to Pekin Ill today on business Peter Benrath Lena visiting his brother A H Benrath Mr and Mrs James Ustage Stockton in the city today Miss Florence Harding went to Chicago to visit friends Mrs J H Jett of Chicago here to spend weeks with her son H B Smith Mrs D McClure of Cedar Rapids guest of aunt Mrs J Seydel Wise Dr E W Munn returned to Dubuque after visit with Thomas Webb Mrs W A Ropps of Dubuque guest of Mr and Mrs A Glaw returned home Miss Margarette LaShelle of Shannon graduated today from Harlow Business College with high honors she is an expert stenographer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Tull
Cornelius Heitter
Freeport
M. A. Scholbe
Germania
Z. T. Armagast
Mildred Musser
Chicago
Polyclinic Hospital
R. B. Leamon
Georgia
Lawrence Musser
Valeria Ward
Mary Buss
Della Kaym
Burbank
Ed, Lyman
Forreston
A. H. Benrath
Rockford
Ed Lyman
Chas. Franz
Orangeville
George Brockhausen
H. G. Burchard
Pekin
Ill
Peter Benrath
Lena
James Ustage
Stockton
Florence Harding
J. H. Jett
Chicag
H. B. Smith
Margarette LaShelle
Shannon, Ill
Harlow Business College
LaShelle
Columbus Club to celebrate St Patrick's day in city
Social Life notes the Columbus club plans a St Patrick's Day celebration on March 17 at St Mary's hall described as the most enjoyable party yet. Other items include several local marriages, a sleighing party, a Woman's Relief corps social, and gatherings hosted by Mr and Mrs C W Killen. The Cedarville wedding of Edward Wallbaum and Lulu Warner is reported along with arrangements for newlyweds Fred W George and Carrie Hissner and a courthouse marriage for S B Jones and Amelia A Knapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Club
St. Mary’s Hall
Cedarville
Edward Wallbaum
Florence Township
Lulu Warner
Freeport
Henry Cullen
Presbyterian
Fred W. George
Lancaster
Carrie Hissner
Buckeye
Schultze
Trinity Church Parsonage
George
Anthony Smith
Stephenson County
Cure a cold with Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup
A warning ad urging quick use of Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup before consumption worsens. Emmoert & Burrell, publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wood
Emmoert & Burrell
Meeting of Woman's Auxiliary of the Y M C A
A special meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Y M C A is set for 8 o'clock Friday afternoon March 2 in the parlor. Important business is on the agenda and active members who assisted at the banquet are urged to attend. President M. fa. Kxownros requests the presence of the young ladies who helped.
Rocky Mountain Tea Sparks Competing Gait Prediction
The excerpt hints at a lively note on Philippine natives and a Yankee yell, contrasting gait expectations after consuming Rocky Mountain Tea, with mentions of Emmert and Burrell as possibly involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain ‘Tea
Emmert & Burrell
Staver's Clearing Sale Slashes Ladies Shoes
Lace and button ladies shoes offered at Staver's Clearing Sale, reduced from 2.50 and 3.00 to 1.50. Ends soon, while stock lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staver
Otis Skinner at the Grand stage Under the Dome and The Liars
Otis Skinner and his company star at the Grand with Lincoln J. Carter's naval melodrama Under the Dome praised for scenery and dramatic wreck scenes. Tomorrow Night Skinner returns in The Liars, a four act comedy drama from New York with Nanette Comatock leading lady, staged as seen in the metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln J. Carter
Washington
Grand Opera House
Dixon Telegraph
Our City
Otis Skinner
the Grand
Empire Theatre
New York
Beloit inmate falls to escape attempt
John Cotter, jailed in Beloit city hall, attempted escape through a high window and broke his neck. Dixon celebrates a $20,000 gift for a library building funded by donor O. B. Dodge. Theron Chroctinings recently gave $15,000 for library purposes to support and equip the library. William Stevens shot a large gray timber wolf northeast of Oregon last Thursday and collected a $10 county bounty. The county road near Oregon is infested with wolves, and the board of supervisors raised the bounty from $5 to $10 at a recent meeting, a move deemed wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cotter
Beloit City Hall
Dixon
O. B. Dodge
Theron Chroctinings
Wm. Stevens
Oregon
Board of Supervisors
Postoffice Thieves Escape From Janesville Court
In Janesville Wisconsin three alleged postoffice thieves escaped from a court room after a melee involving citizens and United States deputy marshals. The fugitives John Johnson Toronto Jim William Howe Lefty Fitzgerald and Thomas J Farwell Flynn were being heard on charges of robbing the DeKalb post office of stamps and were sought in the Berlin Wisconsin post office burglary. Chairs bencht benches and other court room items were used as weapons during the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
United States
John Johnson
Toronto Jim
William Howe
Lefty Fitzgerald
Thomas J. Farwell
Flynn
DeKalb
Berlin
Perry
Central Police
Chicago
Johnson
Howe
Farwell
Gould
Adams
Patton
Star and Garter hotel intrigues drive London plot
Aged man Gilbert Napean neglects his wife while Edward Falkner pursues her, with Sir Christopher Deering guiding social maneuvers at the Star and Garter hotel in Shepperford. The entanglement prompts a hastened return of the husband as accusations swirl among friends, aided by Deering’s tactful interference. Meanwhile a Chicago police case ends with an arrest attempt and a courtroom escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Napean
Edward Falkner
Jessica
Falkner
Christopher Deering
Mr. Skinner
London
Star and Garter
Shepperford
Sir Christopher
Lady Jessica
Freddy Tatton
Rosamond
Freddy
Fiendish Attack On Cherokee Man Prompts Remedy Trial
A resident of Cherokee Iowa, C F Collier, suffered a severe kidney related attack that left his back immobile and cause great pain. He reports Electric Bitters as the turning point, claiming the medicine cured his back pain and kidney trouble, improved his blood and health. Also note a sale at Staver's Clearing featuring men’s shoes marked down from four dollars to 1.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Collier
Cherokee
Iowa
Emmert & Burrell
City real estate bargains offered at Float Street and Citydrugstore
A dealer advertises choice bargains in residence and business property and a long list of desirable building lots across the city. Potential buyers are guided to call 209 Float Street or Citydrugstore, Prefer Merzcar, for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Float Street
C. A. Bhevatz
Freeport
Court House
Stephenson Street
Exchange
City Hall
C. R. Sheet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Port Daily Journal
Pontoffica
Frosport
Alnois
Freeport, Ill
Republican County Convention
Is li
Carroll County
JoDaviess County
Stephenson Couny Herbs
Gann
JoDaviess
Fankinson
Fred P
Waite
Stephenson
Harlem
W.I. Brady
Town of
C. J. WelLs
Wirt Johnson
M. M. Kierckner
R. P. Bcxert
W. M. Purnam
Joan Templeton
W. J. McCann
L. M. Devore
Mafeking
Dr. Peck
Florence
Frank Brown
Mrs. D. McClure
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. J. Seydel Wise
E. W. Munn
Dubuque
Thomas Webb
W. A. Ropps
A. Glaw
Winthrop Coolidge
Hyde Park
Dexter A. Knowlton
Clara
Anna Bauscher
Mr. Young
Ridott
W. R. C. Social
Woman’s Relief Corp
Knights of the Globe Hall
Mrs. C. W. Killen
West Proppat
Beatrice Ebernoe
the Thames
HER &F
ALL Drugg
People's
Upper Stephenson Street
Livingston Mig. CO
LaSalle St
Chicauga
Whistler St
A. M. Hoover
Beaver Ad’ St
Park
E. H
Morgan
Stephenson St
Pearl City
Elias Perkins
Clark Ave. & Cor
van Buren St
Chas
Nieman
Washington and Mechanic Sta
Innaire Bea
R. Nieman
Bld’g
West Stree
Clark Avenue
Allen Janssen
J. Klapp
West Street
Lincoln Ave
A. O. Best
J. D. Wheat
Walton
Stephano and Adams
Brown & Shaner
Henry Weishar
Libert Street
St Paul
Wyandott St
Douglas Avenue
Geo. Boardner
Pesaran
Florida
R.R. Station
Tate
Vao
Buren
Almeda
Chattle
Harry’s
Louis Warneg
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