Republican Senatorial Convention in Freeport Illinois May 15 1900
Republicans of Aliapolis Twelfth Senatorial District convene at Freeport Illinois on May 15 1900 at 1 pm to nominate one senator and two representatives. Representation based on McKinley votes in 1896 with delegates allocated by county for JoDaviess Carroll Stephenson and other counties. Republican Senatorial Committee lists officials and delegates.
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Alipois
Freeport
Tlinois
Taesday
Senate
Legistre
William McKinley
Renomination bid for Stephenson Circuit Clerk 1900
H W Bolender declares candidacy for renomination as Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County, asking Republican voters for support at the county convention. He notes prior nomination and faithful service, urging continued Republican backing as the county’s customary practice. March 13, 1900.
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Stephenson County
H.W. Bolender
Crosarr Announces Candidacy for Circuit Clerk
W H Crosarr of Lena Illinois declares his bid for Circuit Clerk of Stevenson County. He announces the candidacy is subject to the decision of the Republican County Convention held in April.
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Stevenson County
W. H. Crosarr
Lena, I
Personal mentions at Dixon and Chicago trips
W E Sibley spent yesterday in Dixon. M Stoskopf and James P Younger headed to Chicago this morning. J E Tuckett traveled to Chicago as a passenger. Sadie Du Bois of Dubuque visits Miss Edna Frueh. H D Cook of New York City visits Wm O Wright and family. Jos Schrank headed to Chicago to settle there. Geo J Dollmeyer, from Ashville North Carolina, returns tonight. Sam Yeager departed for Mountain Lake Minnesota on business, may relocate west. Dr Allen Salter of Lena and Dr C P Leitzell of Cedarville attended a pension board meeting. John M Wise shipped nursery stock to General Chas H Howard of Chicago for his suburban home.
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J.E. Tuckett
Chicago
Iis
Sadie du Bois
Dubuque
Edna Frueh
H. D. Cook
New York City
Wm. O. Wright
Geo. J. Dollmeyer
Ashville
N. C
Sam Yeager
Mountain Lake
Minn
West
Allen Salter
Lena
C. P. Leitzell
Cedarville
Pension Board
John M. Wise
General
Chas. H. Howard
Farm, Field and Fireside
Minor Items Highlight Local Happenings Around Town
The pension board convenes for session. John Wagner welcomed a large gift this morning for his ice cream parlors. Dr. Stealy operated successfully on an Elizabeth woman for gall stones yesterday. A. M. Hoover opens a new delivery wagon for his carpet cleaning business. John H. Addams Lodge No. 22 A O U W asks all members to meet this evening at 8. Alderman Lou McGovern heads to the Republican state convention at Peoria then to Milwaukee for the International convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers next week.
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Pension Board
John Wagner
Dr. Stealy
Elizabeth
A. M. Hoover
John H. Addams Lodge No. 22
Lou McGovern
Peoria
Milwaukee
Mentally Deranged Joseph Layman Appears in Court
Joseph Layman, a well known city resident employed at the Arcade factory, was before the county court this afternoon for a sanity inquiry. He has recently acted strangely and is thought to be influenced by religion. He speaks of a spiritual star but has not been violent. His wife died two years ago, and he has three children in the orphan's home on Walnut street. His mother lives in Rockford.
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Joseph Layman
Arcade Factory
Walnut Street
Rockford
Meeting of L. S. C. with Miss Susie Meyers on Douglas Ave
The L. S. C. will meet tonight with Miss Susie Meyers on Douglas Ave. Burrell's at 110 Stephenson St. advertises groceries up to the Pure Food Law, domestic and foreign selections.
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L. S.C
Susie Meyers
Douglas Ave
Burrell’s
Stephenson St
Open for Business in Mann building millinery line
Mrs H E Bogar opens shop in the Mann building with a complete millinery stock to replace what was lost in a fire. Orders promptly attended. Notice of fire sale to follow. Also advertising Pure Food Law in force after July 1 1900 and Burrells Grocerica at 110 Stephenson St.
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Burrell’s
Stephenson St
Pretty Wedding at St Josephs Church in Freeport
A morning wedding at St Josephs Catholic Church united Miss Ada Bertha Steffen and George F. Kerns with Fr Kalvelage officiating. The bride wore white brocade silk crepe and roses. bridesmaid Margarite Kerns carried crimson roses. After a church breakfast at the bride’s home, the couple planned a Chicago honeymoon and will reside at 54 Harden street after June 1. The article also notes social events by Mystic Workers, Keller and Fifer last dance, and Twentieth Century Cinch Club gathering.
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St. Joseph’s Church
Kalvelage
Ada Bertha Steffen
George F. Kerns
Margarite Kerns
Earlville, Ill
Michael Steffen
Elk Street
Kerns
M.T. Steffen
Freeport
St. Joseph’s Catholic School
George
Memorial Day observance urged by State Superintendent Bayliss
State Superintendent Alfred Bayliss issues a Memorial Day circular urging schools to hold a special observance near May 30. The program includes songs, readings, recitations, and a veteran’s brief address, featuring pieces like The Battle Hymn of the Republic and The Star Spangled Banner. The Civil War recitation Pictures of the Civil War by Mrs Bayliss is highlighted as especially moving.
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Bayliss
Alfred Bayliss
Bay
Rock Island rail to run special low-rate trips to Colorado and Utah
The Rock Island announces independent action against the Western Passenger association with a series of fast low-rate excursions to Colorado and Utah on June 20, July 9, July 17 and August 1. Special trains will operate in addition to regular service, one night Chicago to Colorado points. Fares are one fare plus 2 for the round trip, with tickets valid for return until October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Western Passenger Association
Colorado
Utah
Chicago
Colorado Uints
Rock Island Slashes Rates To Boost Summer Travel
The Rock Island cuts rates from 15 to 26 dollars after the association declines a proposal for a series of low rate excursions this summer. Officials say the move makes reasonable fares available for Colorado and Utah common points for the first time in years, likely spurring heavy travel.
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Rock Island
Colorado
Utah
Palm Cafe Opens Tomorrow by Carter and Gessiner
Theo Gessiner and Thos Carter announce the Palm Cafe will open tomorrow at noon in the old Brubaker stand. Over six weeks paper hangers and carpenters have renovated the interior with large plate mirrors and a long oak lunch counter. the west side features fine dining tables. The two young Freeport businessmen are regarded as deserving and likely to succeed.
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Theo
Gessiner
Thos. Carter
Brubaker
Carter
Freeport
Chicago man to display etchings in Rockford window
Jacob Shiffman of Chicago to display his entire stock of etchings engravings and water colors in Brown and Dollmeyer show window Friday and Saturday. The exhibit is already on display at Rockford and promises a worthy viewing.
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Jacob Shiffman
Chicago
Addison Bidwell
Brown & Dollmeyer
Rockford
Tea and Business Meeting at First M. E. Church
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the First M. E. church holds its monthly Tea and business meeting at Mrs. Wm. Koenig's home this afternoon and evening. The business session began at 3 o'clock, with tea served from 5:30 to 7:30. All are invited.
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Woman’s Foreign Missionary Sociey
M. E. Church
Wm. Koenig
Missionary Society Meeting at Embury Church
The Society of Embury church met this afternoon at 4 at the Deaconess Home 226 North Galena avenue. Tea will be served from 5 30 to 7 followed by a program and social. A cordial invitation to all.
Railroad Man Injured In Yard Fall
William Delaney a night switch man in the Central yards fell this morning while coming from his work and cut his head quite badly. He was taken to his home on Winslow street a few doors from the accident site.
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William Delaney
Central Yards
Winslow Street
Miss Considine Promoted Out Of Town Telegraph Office
Miss Considine, longtime assistant in the Western Union telegraph office, has been promoted to a better position at Dubuque and will depart Friday. She will be succeeded here by Miss O Day, of Dubuque.
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Considine
Western Union Telegraph Office
Dubuque
O’day
Y M C A Gymnastic Exhibition at Grand Opera House
Representatives of the Y M C A will present a gymnastic exhibition at the Grand Opera house on Wednesday evening May 9. The boys are very clever and will deliver a good program. An important Woodmen meeting will be held tonight at Cherry Camp hall where the committee tasked with selecting the 1901 picnic site will report.
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Y. M.C. A. Gymnasium
Grand Opera House
Cherry Camp
Dupont Gun Club Holds Badge Shoot Tomorrow Afternoon
The Dupont gun club schedules a badge shoot tomorrow afternoon after o clock. Ed White currently holds the badge, and the club members plan to attempt to seize it from him.
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Dupont Gun Club
White
Annual Appropriation Bills on City Council Agenda
The regular monthly city council meeting is set for next Monday evening when the annual appropriation ordinance will likely be presented for adoption.
Local figures report illness aftermath and affliction list
Joseph Dean is able to be out after a siege of sickness. John Sauer is numbered among the afflicted.
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Joseph Dean
Sickess
John Sauer
Bowling record chase by Killen and Porter at alley
G. W. Killen chased the recent 219 mark set by H. J. Porter at the bowling alley by scoring 243 yesterday afternoon and 210 last evening. Pure food Groceries at Burrell's, 110 Stephenson St, tdlw.
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G. W. Killen
H. J. Porter
Will. Meet Tonight. Daughters of Tlinois Ruth Degree
Tonight a meeting of the Ruth degree will be held by the Daughters of Illinois Chapter. Members are urged to attend as plans for upcoming events and charitable work will be discussed.
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Will
Daughters of Tlinois
Degree of
Ruth
Witness Recounts Suffering Aids King's New Discovery
Dixie Kentucky witness T L Martin endured intense throat and chest distress before testifying. He recounted nightly coughs, found instant relief with Dr King's New Discovery, praising it as best for coughs colds throat chest and lung troubles. Bottles 50c and 1.00, guaranteed with trials at Jos Emmert's Drug Store. Burrell's Pure Food Grocery carries store items.
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T. L. Martin
Dixie
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Pleasing Concert for Edwin Rotzler at Grand Opera House
A Freeport audience filled the Grand Opera House for Edwin Rotzler’s testimonial concert, featuring the Freeport Concert Orchestra led by William H. Wagner. Rotzler, a young violinist, wowed with works by Suppe and Moszkowski, with Emma L. Palmer and Fred Palmer assisting, and Mrs. Bruce Mitchell at the piano.
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Edwin Rotzler
Rotzler
Chicago
Freeport Concert Orchestra
Freeport
Wm. H. Wagner
Suppe
Moszkowski
Treasurer Missing From Beach & Bowers Minstrel Troupe
J H Smith, treasurer of Beach & Bowers minstrels, disappeared Sunday morning in Menominee Wisconsin with about $1500 of company funds. Manager Beach believes Smith may live in Winona Minnesota and has notified police there while pursuing means to locate him.
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J. H. Smith
Beach & Bowers
Beach & Bowers’ Minstrels
Menominee
Wis
Beach
Smith
Winona
Minn
Hair Work in All Its Bran Mrs. A C.Thomas 255 Galena etrves
Column fragment notes a hair work topic by Mrs. A C Thomas in Galena area. Mentions a Jocanar's wan column and routine feature, with unclear context and limited readable detail.
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A C.thomas
Acts of Monroe residents and regional notes of 1900 era
Monroe citizens plan Fourth of July festivities while Chas Works to visit Germany for health. Sterling Masons fix May 16 for temple dedication. Edward Kane dies after trolley accident. Mt Carroll marks 43 years of settlement. Green County to build half mile race track. race-ground work begins. Caroline Mark funds an Old Ladies Home for Carroll County residents. Six Chicagoans arrested for killing wild song birds. penalties discussed. Charles M Weston indicted for forging a school order in Bureau County. Rock River watershed to be studied by Forestry Division. Rep Hitt seeks investigation. Fred Schwarz to study conditions for report.
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Monroe
Wis
Chas. A. Works
Rockford
State Board of Equalization
Germany
Sterling
Edward Kane
Aurora and
Montgomery
South River Street
Caroline Mark
Mt. Carroll
Carroll County
Bureau County
Selby Township
Rock River
Illinois
Forrestry
Congress
R. R. Hitt
Secretary of Agriculture
Fred Schwarz
Division of Forestry
Illinois medical society to seek quack curbs at Springfield meet
The Illinois State Medical Society plans a May 15 to 17 gathering in Springfield to revise medical laws and bar quacks from practice. Delegates expect a large turnout as they push for stricter rules to protect the public and improve medical care across the state.
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Illinois State Medical Society
Springfield
Socity
Illinois
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Rama
Avery Say
Jooanas Parroa Company
Llindia
Asdondolaes Mail Matter
Freeport, Ill
JoDaviess
Herst
Gann
U.b
W.E. Sibley
Dixon
M. Stoskopf
James P. Younger
Jos. Schrank
G. F. Kerns
Ada B. Steffen
St. Joseph’s Catholic
Mystic Workers Social
Mystic Workers of the World
Keller & Fifer
Twentieth Century Cinch Club
Isaac Goodwin
Geo. I. Kerns
D. W. Gishwiller
Ada M. Davis
Killen
Tdlw
Pure Food Grocery Store
Verduro
Irom the Creation
Ee Haydn Brahl
Emma Palmer
C. S. Ee Entene
Singing Girl
Herbert Orchestra
SUPP
Holy City
Vee Adams
Fred Palmer
Cavalleria Rusticana
Mascagni
Miss Palmer
Londelssol
Flora Guiteau
Woman’s Club
Shakespeare Society
Canterbury Cathedral
Winslow & Co
Jocanar
Elhanan Fisher
Louisberg
Green County
Wisconsin
Medical Society of State
California
Lowell
Lowell Hardware
Hackett Hdw. Co
Star Clothing Company
Nieman Bros
Star Clothing Co
Freeport Plumbing & Heating Co
United States
Freeport Plumbing and Heating Co
GEO
J. Dehn
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