Republican Senatorial Convention to Meet in Freeport
The Republican voters of the Twelfth Senatorial District of Illinois are urged to send delegates to a convention in Freeport on Tuesday May 15 at 1 pm. The purpose is to nominate one candidate for the Senate and one for the lower house. Representation is one delegate for each two hundred votes and fractions of one hundred or more in McKinley’s 1896 vote total, across the district’s counties.
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Ill
Nots
Freeport
Ilinois
Senate
Eup
William McKinley
Bolender Seeks renomination for Circuit Clerk
H W Bolender announces candidacy for renomination as Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County, subject to Republican County Convention. He recalls prior nomination four years ago and asks Republicans for support, stating he has faithfully discharged duties and hopes for continued office. March 18, 1900.
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Stephenson County
H. W. Bolender
Personal mentions brighten Rockford area morning stats
Local notes list are kept by Rockford residents and visitors. H Spangler traveled to Rockford this morning while John Lentz headed to Winnebago. Frank Haller arrived from Omaha to visit his parents. Mrs David Pennestion returned to Argyle after visiting Mrs A B Hudson. James Conroy of Davis was in the city and Mrs George Frey of Pecatonica visited Freeport relatives. Chas Studebaker left for a southern town on a visit. Al Baumgarten traveled to Brick then Madison. W Howe, Lena native and Schuman Piano manager in Chicago, was here. Dr Stealy went to Polo on professional matters. Will Puterbaugh of Lanark transacted business here today.
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Frank Haller
Omaha
David Pennestion
Argyle
A. B. Hudson
James Conroy
Davis
George Frey
Pecatonica
Freeport
Chas
Studebaker
Southern Town
al Baumgarten
Rockford
Brick
Madison
Inton W. Howe
Lena
The
Schuman Pianompany of
Chicago
Dr. Stealy
Picnic plans and civic roles amid Woodmen camps meeting
Large attendance at Cherry and Freeport camps of Modern Woodmen last evening. They aim to host a big 1901 picnic with merchants’ support. Delegates named to Madison convention. Cherry camp H B Smith and Mayor Baumgarten. Freeport camp Ald Louis Boucher and F Chas Donohue. A committee will seek merchant contributions.
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Cherry
Freeport
H.B. Smith
Baumgarten
Madison
Cherry Camp
Ald
Louis Boucher
F. Chas. Donohue
Freeport Camp
Brilliant Consistory Week Ends In Freeport Banquet
Guests from many cities gather for the closing festivities of Freeport Consistory week. The 32nd annual rendezvous featured a banquet at the Brewster house with 300 guests, a superior degree work by 23 Freeport Masons, and speeches by officers including Judge J. S. Baume.
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Freeport
United States
M. Stoskopf
Freemasons Banquet Dignifies Freeport Event
A banquet and reception in Freeport drew 82 Sublime Princes and ladies to Blust's hall for a social finale. Guests traveled by hack and carriage for a lengthy evening of dancing and cards, praised as a brilliant social success for the Freeport Consistory. The guest list features numerous named members and committees managed by Michael Stoskopf and others, including officers from Freeport and surrounding towns.
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Blust’s Hall
Brewster
Freeport
Arthur
John
Patriotic Knights of the Globe to Stage April 9 Celebration
A ninth annual patriotic entertainment is planned by Knights of the Globe under Gen George Washington and Abraham Lincoln garrisons. The event, at the Knights of the Globe hall, features an orchestra, odes, and multiple performances with local performers and committees listed. Also advertised are real estate and loan notices and a fatal accident report involving a young man from Eleroy, with details on his injuries and medical care.
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George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Knights of the Globe
Knights of the Globe Hall
S. D. Aue
C. W. Beine
J. H. Ryan
Charles Harris
H.G. Bloom
D.d. Wheat
Local residents report health updates amid ongoing illness
Ed Bengston is among the afflicted. Chas Hall's young daughter is improving. Miss Hanna Sandmeyer, previously at the hospital, is improving.
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Ed Bengston
Chas. Hall
Hanna Sandmeyer
Ben
Dr Rideout Granted Patent for Optical Gauge
Dr Rideout has been granted a patent on an optical gauge praised by opticians for its design and potential. The invention promises improved accuracy in measurement devices used by eye specialists and related optical professions.
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Rideout
Court Adjourns March Term Court Session
Judge Baume completed the March term business and adjourned the court for the term.
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Baume
Oil Yank Holler to Wed Before Returning West
Oil worker Holler, visiting here, will marry before his return to the western region. The announcement notes upcoming nuptials and the couple’s plans.
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Yank Holler
Helen H Birch Piano Teacher in 60 Wet Sh
Helen H Birch listed as a piano teacher in the 60 Wet Street area. The notice notes her vocation and address, indicating she offered private instruction and musical guidance to students in the locality.
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Helen H.birch
Unfortunate Young Man Struck By Illinois Central Train Near Freeport
Miles Moore, bookkeeper at Burdett Organ factory, was fatally injured when Illinois Central train No 37 struck him about a mile west of Freeport while he walked on tracks. Despite whistle and braking, he suffered a fractured skull and was taken to hospital. doctor fears he will not survive.
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Dubuque
Fair
Moore
Mease
Illinois Central
Harlow Business College
Burdett Organ Company
Birkmyer
Walker
Miles Moore
Burdett Organ Factory
Freeport
A Measuring Party at First Presbyterian Church
The Calendar Society of the First Presbyterian Church invites attendees to a Measuring Party on Friday evening March 30 at the church parlors. Guests bring an invitation in a sack and pay three cents for each fort tall, plus an extra cent per inch. guests measure themselves on a door or wall for a playful community event with music recitations and refreshments provided.
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The
Baptist Church
G.C. Cramer
Alice S. Brown
Harriett Gothe
Calendar Society
First Presbyterian Church
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New York
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Gaskill
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Hartman
Jacob
Heard
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Michael Stoskopf
Freeport Consistory
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Harden
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Moose
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E. L. Cronkrite
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O. B. Heard
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L. Snyder
Robert Kuehner
L. H. Burrell
F. J. Burdett
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Igi Rotaler
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Roy Bannon
Rockford Orchestra
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Float Street
City Drug Store
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McDowell
George W
Murphy
Michael P
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McQueen
Joba
Moffatt
Fred H
Nicol
James A
Porter
Jobn E
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Shatter
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Smith
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Stewart
Dakota
Steffen
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Fragport
Henry Burdett
William Trembor
J. G. Hettinger
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J. W. Miller
W. A. Flachtemeier
B. A. Read
J. B. Fair
Henry Dorman
Louis Dickes
Joseph Emmert
Erro Pg Eee
Stayer’s
Beboo Lay
Burdett Factory
Emanuel Moore
Eleroy
Cupid
Rocky Mountain Tea
Joseph
Hon
Freeport Council
Princes of Jerusalem
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