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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1900

Page

4

Republican Senatorial Convention Notice in Illinois

Republican voters in the Twelfth Senatorial District of Illinois are urged to send delegates to a convention at Tropport on May 15 1900 at 1 pm to nominate one Senate candidate and two for the lower house. Basis of representation is one delegate per 200 votes and fractional per 100 votes for McKinley in 1896. Counties listed include JoDaviess Carroll Stephenson and others with delegates allocated.

Ilinois Tropport Illinois Senate William eKinley Asoml Gann JoDaviess Kkinson Carroll WAITH Stephenson

Coroner Candidate Seeks Office in Rhephanney County

Corone and Peck enter the race for the Rhephanney county coroner seat, subject to the Republican convention's decision. The note outlines nomination steps and party process for the candidate.

Sheeby Gircuit Stephenson County W. H. Grovzare Lena, UL Corone unKedes Noa Rhephanney Notaly Peck

Personal visits and travels noted among Chicago and local residents

Jas Pp Younger and CGE Geiger traveled to Chicago this morning. Daniel Feeley of Chicago is visiting Martin Flanagan. Joe Gund returned to Madison for school. E D Allington went to Pecatonica on business. John Hansen of New Milford Junction visits. Mrs E R Blaisdell of Chicago visits Freeport. Miss Jeanette Farrar of Chicago visits her sister Mrs Elmer E Thayer. Lettie Smith of California visits brother Dr A E Smith. Mr and Mrs C H Chapman in town, plan summer on Michigan farm. Prof R W Burton to Davis Friday for high school graduation address. Several locals return from Peoria. Patrick Ryan and others travel to Milwaukee for B of L E and G I A conventions.

Daniel Feeley Chicago Martin Flanagan Joe Gund Madison E.D. Allington Pecatonica John Hansen New Milford Junction E. R. Blaisdell Freeport Jeanette Farrar Elmer E. ‘Thayer Lettie Smith California A. E. Smith C.H. Chapman Michigan R. W. Burton Davis J. F. Fair W. W. Harpster W. H. Flachtemeier W.A. Stevens H. B. Smith Peoria Patrick Ryan A. L. Wheeler Louis McGovern Milwaukee B. of L. E

Special Sermons on The Home by Rev Cromer

Memorial Lutheran church announces a series on The Home with May 18 services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m and May 20 at 7 30 p m The Duties of Parents to Children in the Home The Duties of Husband to Wife and The Duties of Wife to Husband A cordial welcome is extended to all.

G. C. Cromer Memorial Lutheran Church John A. Davis Chicago Court House Woman’s Relief Corps F.C. Held

Illinois Central to Run Made-Up Train East of Freeport

Illinois Central will run a made-up train from Freeport to Chicago to protect its passenger business against Freeport and Rockford competition. The train will operate when regular train No. 2 from the west is delayed by one hour or more at Dubuque, taking over all work east of Freeport.

The Illinois Central Chicago Freeport Rockford Dubuque

Freeport Oakdale Campmeeting Association Adjourns

The Freeport District Oakdale Campmeeting association adjourned yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Regular business was transacted and committees for the year were appointed. They plan to organize a choir from attending singers and seek to secure Bishop Stanford for the meetings.

Freeport District Oakdale Bishop Stanford

Syrup of Figs Ad and Machinist Services Notice

An old advertisement offers Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co and notes lawn mowers sharpened and repaired by a practical machinist. It promises satisfaction guaranteed or no charges and lists H GransDen at 216 North Galena Ave.

California H. GransDen North Galena Ave

Culom forces win control of Illinois GOP convention

In Peoria Illinois on May 8 1899 Senator Cullom and allies defeated Brown for temporary convention chair. Dawes won 799 to 725. Cullom allies claim control of proceedings and state organization, targeting governor nominees Reeves Carter and Yates. Resolutions on Porto Rico and tariff backed by subcommittee. committee to meet again at National Hotel. Delegates at large named include Cannon Brown Judson Smyth. contingents from Cook and Sangamon counties.

Prorta Ill Cullom Chas. G. Dawes Chicago John J. Brown Vandalia State Central Committee Tanner Senator Cullom Reeves Carter Yates Cook County Hancey Cook Brown Dawes Committee On Credentials Sangamon Walter Reeves Streator Judge Carter Mr. Reeves A. d. Hopkins Aurora Hopkins W. A. Rodenberg Mast St. Louis ER. W. Patterson Rodenberg Martin B. Madden Congressman Hopkins National Philippines United States Senate W. H. Curran Eighth Ward J. Magerstadt Joseph E. Bidwill Fred Busse James Pease Highth L. T. Hoy Nitsbirn J. R. Cowley James McKinney C. T. FL Carruthers Lem Smail Charles Eckhardt J. S. Stevens J. McShol Harry Griggsby M. Harris George Turner C. P. Hitch John H.miller M. C. Banner George Mead Dan Hogan Ilinois Joseph G. Cannon Danville Hale D. Judson Kane County John M. Smyth C. H. Castle Adair H. Morris Norman IL. Moss Mount Vernon Maurice Rosenfeld John M., Herberts Jackson County H. D. Pierce Mr. Pierce Oak Park

Big Minstrels Set for Grand This Saturday

John W. Vogel and Arthur Deming present fifty performers in a lavish minstrel show at the Grand. The opening scene Grotto of Diamonds aims for Rider Haggard scale, with luxe costumes and an elaborate Rag-time Reception overture by Milt Hall. Cast includes Falles, Durkin, Merrick, Price, Decker, Georgie Jones, and Deming among others. Seats at Hollister & Fargher’s.

Grand John W. Vogel Arthur Deming Vogel Deming Rider Haggard Milt Hall Chas Falles Thos. Durkin Geo Geoney Thos Merrick Bob Price Frank Decker Georgie Jones Ollie Young Bentham & Byrnes Olvie John Queen O’brien Trio John T. Hoffman Hollister & Fargher’s

Beecham’s Pills advertised as cure for invalids

The ad claims Beecham’s Pills relieve sick headache dyspepsia liver complaints constipation and drowsiness caused by inactivity. It states indoors bound invalids convalescents and wasting disease patients will gain relief from aches and pains. It touts constipation relief and prices the product at a quarter or a golden guinea.

Beecham

Annual Y M C A Gym Exhibition At Grand Opera House

Tonight the Grand Opera House hosts the YMCA gym class exhibition with a program of pyramids, horizontal bar, mat work, horse and buck, flying rings, parallel bars, tumbling and more. Participants include Chas Anderson, Lancaster Burling, Burdette Burling, Chas Myrick, Theron Goddard, Elmer Hoeffer, Chester Hoefer, Alfred Hoefer, Hugo Opel, Earl Schofield, Clark Steinbeck. Roy LePelley is the physical director. Admission 10 20 and 30 cents.

Grand Opera House Chas B. Anderson Lancaster Burling Burdette Burling I4yrick Theron Goddard Elmer Hoeffer Chester Hoefer Alfred Hoefer Hugo Opel Earl Schofield Clark Steinbeck Roy LePelley

A Case of Hard Luck at Anzeiger Office

Julius Wagner Jr an employee at the Anzeiger suffered burns in a benzine fire in the electrotype department after washing his hands and reaching to turn off a gas flame. The blaze ignited benzine. a band was badly burned and he will be laid up for some time.

Julius Wagner, Jr the Anzeiger Electrotype Department

Mrs Chas Reiger Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Chas Reiger residing on Winneshiek street was surprised by thirty friends last evening for her birthday anniversary. Progressive euchre awarded the head prize to Mrs J A Bush, second to Jack Reece, booby to Mrs Plumb. Refreshments served. all enjoyed the party.

Chas. Reiger Chas, Reiger Winneshiek Street J. A. Bush Jack Reece Plumb

New Grace church choir master arrives in town

Mr. Martin, the new choir master of Grace church, arrived today and will meet the choir at the church this evening at 7 30. Mr. Martin is highly recommended and those who join the choir will benefit from the instruction. The Drake farm on the state road in Silver Creek township sold yesterday for 105.00 per acre. Sam Smith, Sr. was the purchaser. The farm consists of 100 acres.

Martin Grace Church Drake Silver Creek Township Sam Smith

New Discovery Aids Dixie Witness In Trial

Witness T. L. Martin of Dixie Kentucky testifies he coughed nightly until using Dr King s New Discovery which brought instant relief. He recommends it for coughs colds throat chest and lung troubles and says it can stop coughs and may cure consumption. Price 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Jos Mmmott s Drug Store. Also advertised are ladies oxfords 95 cents and children s slippers 65 cents at Winslow & Co.

T. L. Martin Dixie Dr. King Jos Ladies’ Oxfords Winslow & Co

Markets Summary From Cucaco May 9 Board and Union Stock Yards

Closing Board of Trade quotes show wheat at 65 1/2 May and 67 1/2 July, corn 3 1/4 May and 4 1/"July, oats 22 1/2, pork 11.55, lard 6.87, ribs 6.60. Union Stock Yards: cattle 19,000 steady to lower, hogs 22,000 steady to higher, sheep 14,000 strong. Reeves prices 4.10 to 5.65, stockers 3.75 to 5.10. Chicago receipts listed for wheat, corn, oats and hogs. Northwestern totals for Minneapolis and Duluth included.

Cucaco Board of Trade Union C. W. Killen Fry’s Block Chicago Northwestern Minneapolis Duluth

Fourth silver medal contest at First M E church

The fourth silver medal contest will be held Friday evening May 11 at the First M E church. Lovers of oratory should attend as music accompanies the recitations. A silver collection at the door defrays expenses and the public is invited. Program tomorrow.

M. E

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promises Boost and Vitality

An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as improving stomach and liver function, with claims of stronger stamina and sharper mind. It notes a 25 cent box sold by druggist Jos Emmert.

Ancient Order of United Workmen offers very low membership rate

The Ancient Order of United Workmen announces a limited time offer for new members nationwide. Deputy Grand Master R C Sutherland is in town, and the charter is open with a total membership cost of 3. This occasion accompanies excursion fare promotions to New Orleans Detroit St Louis and Washington through Northwestern lines for various conventions and assemblies.

Order of United Workmen United States Freeport R. C. Sutherland Holke B. B. Dreher Fr. Rosemeyer Geo. F. Schmelzle C. D. Grote New Orleans Northwestern Ling Travelers’ Protective Association of America Chicago & Northwestern Ly St. Louis General Assembly United Presbyterian Church Chicago & Northwestern Ry

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