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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1900
Page
4
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Republican voters in the Twelfth Senatorial District of Illinois are urged to send delegates to a Freeport convention on May 15, 1900 at 1 PM to nominate one senator and two house members. Delegates are apportioned by votes for McKinley in 1900 with one delegate per 200 votes and fractions over 100. Also included is a note of a political announcement for Stephenson County Circuit Clerk renomination by H W Bolhender, March 13, 1900.
Judson Curtiss visited from Dixon yesterday. C. D. Knowlton and wife were at Pecatonica today. H. Reapple traveled to Red Oak this morning. Dr. C. L. Snyder returned from Chicago last evening. Frank Heller, now in Kansas City, is in town on a visit. Miss Nellie Wheat is home from Byron. Miss Louise Whiteside hosts Miss Irvine from Mt. Vernon Iowa. Editor Dicus of Rochelle Register transacted business here. Mrs. E. B. Winger of Chicago visits daughter Mrs. R. W. Miss Alma Baier returns from Chicago. Harry Best goes back to Chicago after visiting parents. Chas. F. Johnson returns to Chicago after visiting Freeport. Mrs. Eric Brockhausen and son arrive from Lansing Iowa to make Freeport home. Mrs. David Penniston of Argyle Wisconsin here for daughter Nettie Sorghit’s illness. Mrs. H. E. Bogar to return from St. Louis soon. James McNamara home from New York business trip. T. J. Wright visits from Centuria for Consistory meetings. E. N. Dickson of Nevada Missouri, formerly White Oak Springs Wis., visiting relatives. guest of Mrs. Frank Hornberger. He will move next to Shawnee Oklahoma Territory.
Mrs Wm Knipschild is ill A K Stibgen is ill with the grip Mrs Ira Washburn is a little better today Chas Farber the new agent on the early morning train out of Freeport is sick John J Flanagan is on the sick list Frank Michael able to be around after a long siege of sickness Mrs A J Arnold is gradually growing weaker and not expected to live A L Gilbert is laid up with malaria Mrs J H Gibler is on the sick list Miss Linnie Nixon is numbered among the sick Fred Meierkort is confined to his home by illness
A note certifies that on March 22, 1900, W. D. Asxono received from the Freeport Lodge No. 51 secretary an order for one hundred dollars for six months disability. The writer thanks supporters and signs as a friend of the Mystic Workers of the World.
The thirty second annual rendezvous of Freeport Consistory and allied Scottish Rite bodies opened at Masonic hall with a large crowd from northern Illinois. Twenty three Masons began conferring degrees led by Stoskopf and others. the evening continues with Freeport Council Princes of Jerusalem and Freeport Chapter Rose Croix. The class spans Freeport Chicago Belvidere Lanark Rockford Stockton Galena and other towns, with many out of town members attending. Officers of Freeport Council and Freeport Chapter will confer the 15th through 18th degrees, led by noted Masonic leaders.
The Freeport branch of the United Commercial Travelers is the newest lodge in Freeport, a jovial group that hustles for orders. Now 35 members, they confer degrees every Saturday night with top quality work and have spent 150 on paraphernalia. They project 100 members soon and list officers including Past Councelor J M Lenker and Secretary S G Wagner.
A Rock county farmer was tricked by two men claiming to represent an Indiana nursery. He signed a contract without reading, later finding it ordered forty nine apple trees and various fruits and plants at high cost. Other farmers report similar schemes. readers urged to inspect contracts carefully and seek nurseries in Freeport for reliability.
W C Jencks builds a fine new awning for Schwarze and Sons. A special Ladies Auxiliary GIA to the BE/L E meeting Thursday afternoon at their hall. All members urged to attend. Abraham Lincoln garrison No 8 KG will have work tonight with a rousing old time expected. All Sir Knights urged to attend. W H Secunist, Sec
Among prominent Masons visiting for the Consistory degrees are Judge J. S. Baume of Galena Hon John C McKenzie of Elizabeth and Hon C W Middlekauff of Lanark candidates for legislative honors in this district.
The commander invites ladies to meet tomorrow afternoon at the hall over the State bank for a reception honoring Lady Roundtree supreme deputy at 2 o'clock.
A well attended social last evening at Miss Mabel Matter home under the Y P M S auspices of Trinity church featured an unique and enjoyable program enjoyed by attendees.
Prof. A Vernon Hart will put a man to sleep on the Grand opera house stage. The sleeping subject will remain in the Golden Eagle show window for twenty-four hours as a staged act.
Judge Baume winds up the circuit court March term with the divorce case of Mrs. Della Bullington. The court granted her a divorce this afternoon, finalizing the proceeding and closing the docket for the term.
W. B. Bentley of Des Moines Indiana, a cousin of B. D. Bentley of this city, died last Saturday in California where he had gone for his health. He frequently visited here.
Public invited to attend a patriotic social tomorrow evening in the parlors of the Second Presbyterian church.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Embury M. E. church will convene tomorrow at 2 o'clock for work with Mrs. Meiers of 207 Pleasant street.
Florence and Mary Stoskopf entertained a small group of young ladies at luncheon in honor of Miss Emily Heard, sharing light refreshments and sociable conversation in a cordial afternoon gathering.
The stone masons of Freeport organized a union Monday night bringing 22 members to set a daily wage of 2.75 dollars.
Jacob Busker and Minnie Meyer, both of Silver Creek, have been issued marriage licenses as recorded in the local notices. The ceremony details are not provided in the readable text.
Keller and Fifer host a dance this evening. Staver's offers a full line of children’s shoes in tan and black.
A display train from the J I Case Threshing Machine Company will depart Racine Wisconsin on March 30 via the C M St P on 50 foot flat cars bound for the Kansas City branch. Value exceeds 150000 dollars and the train stretches over a quarter mile. It will visit major stations with 10 to 15 minute stops during daylight to showcase threshing engines separators horse powers and farm equipment from Racine works. The train reaches Freeport at 3 15 pm March 380. J I Case has opened a branch warehouse in Freeport on lower Stephenson street with Oscar Arminkgoat in charge.
Prof A Vernon Hart delivered an instructive lecture and demonstration on hypnotism at the Grand Opera House last night. He is presented as a thorough master of the subject with an intelligent discussion, and tonight he will again discuss the science as a learnable discipline rather than a supernatural gift. A large audience attended last evening and another large turnout is expected tonight.
Freeport and Cherry camps of the Modern Woodmen plan a joint Thursday meeting to elect delegates for the April 4 Madison gathering where the 1901 picnic site will be chosen. Freeport business men who favor hosting the picnic next year are urged to attend.
The farmers are slow to see clover as a friend and potential honey source. Encouraging sweet clover along roadsides could reward them with pleasant perfume and more honey for bees to gather.
Henry Moehlenbrandt a long time Freeport resident and former farmer was taken to Elgin for treatment after suffering from a grip that left his mind clouded.
The will of the late Mrs. N. A. Thomas from Rock Run township is filed in county court for probate. She leaves property to her children and designates her brother Henry J. Iserman as guardian of the minor children.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt recalls a man with faded hair bragging that hillside farming works if you pick a good location. He shares a tale of a 40 acre plot where melons and pumpkins slid onto his land, creating trouble to gather them but proving a decent score. The crowd nearly doubts his reputation as the laziest man present.
A patient laments insomnia and Dr Paresis offers remedies then unveils the author of a new book. The patient, revealing his authorship, quips with a frosty dignity that the doctor is the book’s author and wishes him a good evening.
Insurance firms spend heavily to prevent fraudulent claims. Detectives are needed to expose triads and protect policyholders. The Indianapolis News notes the battle against deceit and the costs of fraud. Nine to ten youths cross theBridge of Sighs into adulthood, a metaphor for growing up.
In Aston parlor a soprano faces a test of duty and desire. A visiting tenor presses to attend the Berlin Grand Orchestra with her, but she refuses, explaining a prior pledge to attend a church prayer meeting as part of her Endeavor Society duties. Her resolve upholds the promise over temptation.
A concise note states that the cheese mite is more tenacious than any other insect, underscoring its enduring survival traits.
An ad claims croup can be instantly relieved using Dr Thom as Electric Oil. It asserts the remedy is perfectly safe and never fails and names Joseph Emmert in association with the product.
A soprano confronts anger from a tenor after his sullen rebuke and uncertain romance. She wrestles with a sudden attraction, but her Endeavor pledge and church choir duties call her to sing at a midweek prayer meeting. She resolves to honor Christ and the Church, feeling strengthened by a hard-won personal victory.
A Calendar society event at the First Presbyterian church parlor invites attendees to a measure and fun night titled A Measuring Party. The program promises music, recitations, and refreshments free to guests, with a door and wall measurement game determining a living height and cost. The notice appears amid other city items, including an Arcade building front update and local advertisements.
A brief want ad offers choice bargains in residence and business property and a long list of desirable building lots across the city. Call 209 Float Street or City Drug Store to inspect. Also money to loan at 5 percent on first mortgages. 2 8dtf Peres Metzaan.
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