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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
4
H W Bolander announces candidacy for renomination as Circuit Clerk of Stephenson county pending Republican County Convention. He notes four years of faithful service and seeks Republican support. Lena Illinois April 4 1900. W H Crosser endorses the move from Lena with similar timing.
A list of local notables and travelers visits and departures from Seward and nearby towns. Names include Dr Swingley HF Lawson Judge Garver Boyd Lawyer Goff Gatchell Best Bookman Rodemeier Dollmeyer Watson Hillmer Rotzler Maude Baker Knowlton Brauer Christian, with trips to Chicago Belvidere Des Moines Rockford Elgin Polo and Germany.
Mrs I B Hunt of Lime Bridge Wisconsin faced gall stones and jaundice as doctors failed to cure her stomach trouble. She found relief after using Electric Bitters which she credited with curing her ailments. The advertisement touts the remedy as a stomach liver and kidney cure curing dyspepsia and loss of appetite sold by Jos Emmert.
New York May 3 Fashion notes show the summer sleeve revival centered on the under sleeve in lace chiffon or mull. Upper sleeves vary from narrow cuffs to flowing lines, with boleros and gathered skirts echoing old styles. Designers favor lighter materials satin mousseline and printed nets, while trim uses lace ribbons and guipure, aiming for simpler midseason gowns with extensive openwork and subtle color.
A Fast Bicycle Rider will often receive painful cuts sprains or bruises from accidents. Bucklen's Amica Salve will kill the pain and heal the injury. Cures chafing chap ped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 50 cts. Try it. Sold by Jos Emmert druggist.
A list of fresh fiction and biography titles newly cataloged at the Freeport Public Library. Notable authors and varied subjects include Barrett, Besant, Cary, Chambers, Norris, Thompson, and Wharton among others, covering fiction, travel, history, and reference works.
Miss Allie Duncan of Chicago visits Mr and Mrs W B Guy. Geo Hansen and Geo Davis both of Chicago join Palm Cafe as cooks. A full rehearsal of As You Like It is set for Saturday at 8 pm in the Grand Opera House. The Woman’s Club meets Saturday to elect officers and collect dues. Harry Smith, a draughtsman for a large Elmira bridge factory, is visiting relatives. he is the son of G H Smith, a well known citizen.
The director of the census issues strict instructions to district enumerators in Freeport and Stephenson County. They may enter dwellings and establishments, ask all questions, and must report objections while keeping responses confidential. Violations carry fines up to 5000 dollars and two years in prison.
Witness T L Martin of Dixie Kentucky endured severe coughing before testifying. Ad features Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and lung troubles with price one dollar, plus free trial bottles at Jos Emmett's Drug Store. Also promotes shoe sales at Staver's and Winslow & Co Bargains for spring.
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