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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1900
Page
4
H W Bolender announces candidacy for Circuit Clerk of Stephenson County subject to Republican County Convention. He recalls prior nomination four years ago and asks for Republican support. March 18, 1900. W H CrovER Lena Illinois April 4.
E R Rice went to Lena this morning. Will Beine spent Sunday at Florence. Herman Hoover was at Pecatonica today. Jas P Younger went to Elgin this morning. Miss Belle Wright went to Chicago this morning. Mrs M J Hanley went to Chicago. Peter Kautenberger went to Monroe. Adam Wilkey and family spent Sunday at Davis. Harry Tenney went to Rockford. Judge Stearns was a morning passenger to Chicago. O E Geiger spent Sunday at Baileyville. C D Cramer installing a hardwood floor in his grocery. W E Boyington went to Peoria to attend a convention. Dr Boyd Brown returned to Warren after visiting parents. Dr J F Fair left for Peoria to attend the Republican state convention. HH Antrim, cashier of State Bank, to Peoria for Rev Schwimley visit. Schwimley to Ashbum to visit his son. Dr E H Allen will go to Springfield as a delegate to the Illinois Dental convention. Geo H Tandy went to East St Louis for Red Men convention. Roy King went to Elgin to take a position at the state asylum. Mrs Young of Minneapolis visiting town. Mrs M K Porter and daughter to Burlington, VT for summer. Mrs Robert Schofield visiting I T Morrison, returned to Neilville, Wis. F Mel Carl returned from Illinois College of Dentistry Chicago. had highest class average. QR Rowan of Troy restaurant went to Rockford to manage Thompson Cafe there.
State Superintendent Alfred Bayless urges public schools to hold a special May near May 30 to honor Decoration Day. He calls it a solemn national Sabbath and a nursery of patriotism, stressing exercises to impress children with the day's significance.
Hermsmeier and Son introduced a handsome new delivery wagon. It was crafted by Botdorf and Kramer, with the makers’ names highlighted in the announcement.
A brief item notes Magan number 18 listed among Mise 1, and Murphy appears on the sick list, indicating roster or health status updates. The readable text suggests a local tally or roster context with names and statuses.
Peoria Ill May 6 Rarely in Illinois Republican politics has a state convention drawn such intensity. After a day of rivalries, only Judge Yates and many leaders remain united, while Cullom allies push to bind the convention to his choice. First ballot forecasts show Hancey leading, Reeves confident he will win, with factions across Cook county and downstate vying for influence in the gubernatorial and minor offices.
The annual Woman's Club meeting elected Mrs. Alice 8. Towslee president and named officers including Miss Win nie L. Taylor as second vice president. Mrs. Oscar Taylor was made honorary president. An art exhibit from the Federation of Woman's Clubs will open at City Hall. A state Daughters of the American Revolution conference is planned in Chicago on June 1. The National Federation of Musical Clubs promotes broader education and artist recitals, with clubs in St. Paul Grand Rapids and Denver cited.
A letter from Mrs. M. J. Berry extols Doan's Kidney Pills as an effective remedy after back pain dizziness and sleep troubles. Ad notes price 60 cents a box and Foster-Milburn Co. as U.S. agents. The National Congress of Mothers convenes in Des Moines May 21 with opening prayers and remarks by officials. Stay tuned for state and Illinois congress organization in late May and early June.
The Columbus Press-Post lauds Vogel Deming's Minstrels saying the manager John W Vogel Deming leads the finest Columbus minstrels yet. The show features the diamond grotto rocken dragon Olvio, rich satin costumes, exceptional vocal music, and new songs. Performances include Arthur Deming, Geo Jones, and Ollie Young with strong audience recalls. Grand hosts the act Saturday night May 12.
Testimony from T. L. Martin of Dixie Kentucky describes severe nightly coughing before he found relief with Dr King s New Discovery. He credits the product with stopping a worst cough and claims it prevents and cures consumption. Price 50c and 1.00 with guarantee and free trial bottles at Jos Emmert s Drug Store.
A marriage license issued to William P. Pierrett of Maquokata Iowa and Marrietta Conners of Savanna leads to their detention in the city jail on a charge that the groom swore the bride was over eighteen while the mother says she is sixteen. Mrs W F Boyle once Miss Mattie Smith sang at the First Presbyterian church yesterday.
Pain relief for cuts sprains and bruises touted as cyclist friendly. Cures chafing cracked hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Cure guaranteed. Available from druggist Jos Emmert.
The A O U W announces its long history and large membership with over 385 000 in the U S and more than 95 000 000 paid to widows and orphans in 32 years. The charter is open and the full membership cost is 3 3. Deputy Grand Master R C Sutherland visits the city nightly at Dr Holke’s office for details and applications.
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