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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1900
Page
4
The basis of representation is one delegate for every two hundred votes and fractions over one hundred votes from the 1896 McKinley tally. Counties receive delegates proportional to their district votes as specified in the apportionment document.
H W Bolender announces candidacy for renomination as Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County. He notes previous Republican nomination four years ago and asks for party support at the county convention, dated March 13, 1900.
Dennis Maher visits Orangeville today. Ed Steward calls on Woodstock and Ned Fitch travels to Warren. Donald Fair’s son goes to Lena while Alta Morin visits Belvidere. Roy Schermerhorn rides to Rockford. Edna Frueh visits Mabel Nohe at Mt Carroll. William McCall heads to Orangeville. Bell Boyle and W S Cowen from Shannon in town. Galloways travel to Pecatonica. Dr. G W Johnson of Savana attends Mt Carroll consistory. Mrs A L Wheeler and daughter Mary fly to Chicago. Theo Grove of Chicago visits Freeport. Dr James Neff stays with his mother from Chicago. Stitely and Bucher of Mt Carroll visit. Mrs F F West of Monroe visits sister Mrs Benjamin Miller. Edith and Ruth Hess of Rockford visit Ida French. Minnie Woodard hosts Mr and Mrs Geo Fugate Jr. Col C C Jones of Rockford on official business. Miss Sheppard of Chicago joins Miss Brinkman’s millinery. Mrs Booth and daughter Jennie of Shannon return home. Ives, Long, Trover, McKenzie, Tyrell from Elizabeth. M Linton returns to Champace after visit. C E Palmer summoned to Kankakee for ill mother. John D McPherson of Boston store goes east to buy goods and plans to bring family from Michigan. H W Rowley called to Battle Creek for father-in-law W H Waddell’s death. Mrs Rowley departed Saturday. Si Romer of New York Life goes to Lena to settle policy for Sinder, who died there. Mrs Demming, Mt Carroll teacher, visits parents Hanfords then to Lanark for teachers’ institute. Frank F Brown returns from south with health benefits noted.
A sermon at the Baptist church decries Freeport vice and calls for moral reform. Rev. Chas H Holden argues Christ would expose and condemn local sin, urge parental responsibility, and push for action against saloons and corrupt conduct to protect homes and children.
J Dean shows improvement today as Mrs. H K Moyer slowly recovers. Patrick Goff dislocated his shoulder lifting a trunk Saturday. Margaret Oettinger ill at home. C C Kunz confined by illness. Mildred and Lola Baymiller ill with mumps. Ita Huenkemeier returns to Madison school after sprained axle absence. Mrs S Donner Willow improved after hospital operation by Dr White and Dr Firestone.
An article segment quotes Dr. I I Pearsons of Chicago praising colleges and libraries as living institutions while criticizing memorial arches as dead monuments. It emphasizes ongoing education and the utility of schools and colleges for lifting society. A separate note asserts Beechum's Pills cure flatulence.
Q Taylor and Frig offer money to loan on real estate at 5 percent interest.
The death of Charles Raymond Hineline, age 5, from spinal meningitis at 268 North Galena avenue, is reported with a funeral held today. An obituary of Rev W H Parker, former Freeport pastor, outlines his England birth, English and American pastorates, leadership at Freeport, and enduring influence on church members.
A Freeport endorsement shows Doan's Kidney Pills curing kidney ailments. Mrs Frank Spitler recounted that prior back pain and weakness kept her bedridden, but after using Dean's Kidney Pills she avoided spells and regained kidney strength. Doan's sells 50c per box, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
At a regular meeting of Union Lodge No. 188 B L F the brothers adopted resolutions mourning the death of Joseph E. Hoffman. They note his cheerful disposition and role as husband and father, extend sympathy to his widow and family, and order a mourning charter drape for 80 days with notices to be published and a minutes entry.
Gentle cleanse promotion urges use of Syrup of Figs as spring remedy manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by druggists at 50 cents. Also lists marriage license notices for Freeport and Oakfield with names and locations including F W Nichwander, Kate Beverly, E B Town, Julia Rand.
An advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm cures nasal inflammation and a painful head cold. A small amount placed in the nostrils supposedly relieves inflammation and heals, with a 50 cent mail option from Ly Brothers at 56 Warren Street Newark.
Tickets on sale at ticket offices for the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of February March and April. One fare of $2.00 for round trip, return within 21 days from sale. Homeseekers rate available. contact F. H. Lord G P T A 118 Adams St Chicago for details. Date 1-29.
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