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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1900
Page
4
Florence Township voters will hold a primary election at the town house on Monday March 19 from 1 to 3 oclock p m to nominate a township ticket. P W Russell Abelnew Committeeman.
Republican voters of Freeport township will hold a primary on Monday evening March 19 at the county club rooms over Hoffmans dry goods store to nominate candidates for township officers. Polls open from 6 to 8 pm. Committee members named include H F Haine C J Wetts Frank Harris B F Tins M M Koeckner R P Eckert Joan Templeton W J McCann and Dr J F Farr.
A stream of personal notices includes Emily Heard visiting Chicago and John Fleck in the city on business. Tradesmen and residents such as Chas Bauscher, George Snyder, Arthur Nieman, F Hildreth, and Mr. and Mrs. George Rummel travel or stay in Chicago, Rockford, Milwaukee, Madison, and Rock Falls. Local figures like J D MacPherson, Miss Dot Hileman, Miss Neva Alenderfer, Albert Karcher, Phillip Pierce, Frank Underwood, Dr Krepe, Mrs Williams, and Mamie Summers appear in various movements, trips for work, schooling, or family visits, with several heading to New York, Fulton, or Bristow for duties or events.
Rev. Judson Kempton traced the Bible’s lineage from Caedmon to King James, detailing medieval manuscripts and translations by Wycliff, Tyndale, Coverdale, and the Genevan and Bishop’s Bibles. He recounted royal and religious clashes, the 1611 King James Bible, and its enduring public reading prominence.
Harvard avenue and Sixty fourth street Chicago congregation votes to extend a call to Rev Frederick E Hopkins pastor of First Congregational Dubuque Iowa He is expected to accept and join Chicago after May 1 as his Dubuque term ends He is described as a capable preacher and has spoken well of the Chicago field
Call at Bolender's Art Studio to have pictures copied and enlarged. We discount all offers by agents and guarantee satisfaction with first class work. You never lose small pictures when giving them to us. Better prices and frames. 76 Chicago St between Stephenson and Exchange.
Five hundred physicians from across Illinois gather for the fiftieth annual convention and jubilee of the Illinois State Medical Association in Springfield May 15 to 17. Founder Dr. Robert Bell, 96, may attend. Gov. John R. Tanner or Dr. William Jayne to welcome. Dr. Harold Moyer of Chicago will give the president’s address. A banquet at the Leland hotel concludes the visit.
The advertisement promotes syrup of figs as a gentle cleansing springtime remedy. It emphasizes buying the genuine product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. exclusively and available at druggists for 56 cents per bottle.
Miss Mattie Sargent is ill with the mumps and several others are listed as sick in the area. Charles Judd, an Illinois Central brakeman, reports for duty after an arm injury. Julius Wagner Jr recovers from typhoid fever and Henry Phillips returns home after three months in hospital.
Infant Howard R Powell, nine months, son of Victor Powell an Illinois Central engineer, dies suddenly at home on Van Buren street. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM with Rev Axtell. Mrs Susan Gillapp’s funeral held this afternoon with Rev Woertendyke officiating. Joseph Hoffman, Chicago wreck victim, to be buried Tuesday at 2 PM. inquest noted heart condition possibly from prior shock. Edwin Karcher funeral held Sunday at Carroll street. buried Silver Creek cemetery. Mrs Fred Burbank dies in Sioux City Iowa. details scarce.
A large gathering of Republicans met at the county club rooms Saturday night to organize a slate for the township election. Primaries are set for next Monday night, with indications that a strong ticket will be nominated. Any would be candidates for township offices should attend next Saturday evening’s meeting to arrange printing of the primary tickets.
Mr. Zipf’s successor in Memphis Tennessee is J H Mallory who takes over as personal injury agent for the Illinois Central in this territory after Oscar R Zipf resigned to join a law firm with Judge Stearns. The railroad praised Zipf as one of the best in the role and urged him to stay. Mallory is described as pleasant and is brother in law of J T Harahan the road’s general manager.
J Fred Smith added to the firm as secretary of the Stover Bicycle company earlier. He is a well known young businessman and will strengthen the firm with energy progress and local knowledge.
Chillicothe Tribune reports a hand mounted reproduction titled Princess Potocka, artist unknown, was sent to the newspaper by H. D. Bentley of Freeport, Illinois. Agent S. A. Stone arranged for the gift in Chillicothe.
Edward Menzinger a brakeman on the Illinois Central railroad suffered a badly pinched arm at Hathorne yesterday. He was taken to St Luke's hospital in Chicago for treatment.
Real estate transfer reports John Schwarz sold a house and lot in Knowlton’s addition to Christian Papp for 1150 dollars.
The undersigned thank Ridott and Freeport friends for kindness during their bereavement. Mrs. Epward C. Karcuer, J. W. Karcuer and Family.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for sallow complexions and liver trouble. It promises clear skin and rosy cheeks, claiming a rich complexion after use. Sold for 25 cents at Joseph Empree, successor to Emmert & Burre.
The article argues magnetism is a long used yet perfected healing method. It claims magnetic treatment suppresses pain, restores normal function, encourages secretion and excretion, and allows nature to heal through magnetic power.
Mr Charles Wallick of this city testifies that during a severe winter illness he quit work and suffered a persistent cough. He began magnetic treatment from Prof J F Gregory and improved immediately. After a month he returned to work and has been employed two months feeling well.
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