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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1900

Page

4

Local Tickets and Party Slates for State Elections

A list of statewide candidates is presented with names for President William McKinley and Robert R. Hitt as Congressman, W A Northcott as Governor, James A Rose for Secretary of State, H J Hamlin for Attorney General, and several trustees including Mrs Carrie Homer Alexander and S A Bullard. The fragment outlines a ticket structure across executive and judicial posts with assorted trustees.

William Mkinley Robert R HITT Charles A Chovoerot A Asiareenses Terre Richard Yates W. A. Northcott James A Rose O. Williamson Esss McCullough Ee H. J. Hamlin

Illinois Republican platform reflects McKinley era policy

Illinois Republicans in Peoria on May 9 2000 reaffirm the 1896 platform, praising McKinley administration for economic recovery, currency reform and foreign policy gains from the Spanish American War. They endorse Tanner and Cullom, Republican congressional delegation, and urge renomination of President McKinley.

Peoria Illinois United States McKinley Cuba Porto Rico Philippine Islands Congress Tanner Cullom John R. Tanner Shelby M. Cullom Senate of Meliiley Hig

Local residents listed among the sick in town.

Frank Sechrist is numbered among the sick and Miss Grace Kyle is confined to her home with a slight sickness. John Howell is numbered among the ill as well.

Frank Sechrist Grace Kyle John Howell

Population grows with new babies reported

Increase in Population notes several births: Mr and Mrs J Huber welcome a baby boy. A baby girl arrives at Fred Stewart's home overnight. Mr and Mrs John Crotzer celebrate the birth of a baby boy.

J. Huber Fred Stewart John Crotzer

Reserved Seats On Sale For Saegerbund Concert

Reserved seats for the Saegerbund concert are now available at Chas Guenther's drug store, offering fans a chance to secure prime seating before the event.

Saegerbund Chas, Guenther

Dr King New Life Pills Boosts Strength and Ambition

A vintage advertisement claims the pills improve stomach and liver action, deliver a clearer mind and higher ambition, and promise a feeling of renewal. Sold by Jos Emmert, a druggist, for a 25 cent box.

Duties of Parents to Children Sermon at Memorial Lutheran

Large Memorial Lutheran audience heard Rev. G C Cromer in a second Epworth League talk on The Happy Home. He urged peace and nurture in families, warned against provoking children, and urged Christian education and early religious formation for a noble life and salvation.

Memorial Lutheran Church G.C. Cromer Greece Rome Sparta Mount Taygetus South Sea Islands Earth Heaven Jesus Christ Joseph Mary Paul

Epworth League Elects New Officers and Anniversary Service

The Epworth League at First M E Church announces officers led by President Mrs O T Smith and vice presidents J R Jackson Ida Jackson Boyd Kramer and Cora Engle. A day of activities featured worship songs prayers readings and an installation of officers. A sermon at the Baptist church titled The Bible and the Coming Generation was delivered by Rev C W Barber of Rockford. A Madison Medicine Co product and Jos Emmert souvenir are noted.

Embury Epworth Eunbury Church L. C. Burling Oliverr. Webster Epworth Leaguers Tracy Kuutenberger Daniele Kantenberger The Epworth League Jrackson League O. T. Smith J. R. Jackson Ida Jackson Boyd Kramer Cora Engle Fred Rehbeck Treas H. A. Meierkert M. HE Della Scott Maud Aurand Eva Harting Harry Young Myrtle Mack Mr. Dorsey Ella Parks Mr. Higgins Howard Markle Misa Keck Orla Alvord Mary Brooks Dr. Axtell Chas. W. Barber Rockford Baptist Church

Peculiar Will Case Sent to County Court Trial

The Albert Reigel versus heirs of Peter Pickel case opens in county court. Reigel, once employed by the Buckeye farmer, claims $2,000 wages promised in Pickel’s will, aided by B Witte and Morrison Tiffany. heirs are represented by Burchard Burrell. Jurors named include B F Timms and A O Best. Separate circuit suits include C C Scott versus Henry Ritzman for a doctor bill and Jacob Pfister versus Mina Kreuger et al.

Peter Pickel Albert Reigel Buckeye Pickel Reigel B. Witte Morrison & Tiffany Burchard & Burrell B. F. Timms A. O. Best J. H. Kerch Martin Serf Wm. Bower Aug, Kuhlmeier W.S. Fisher C. F. Hildreth Edward Gilbert S. 8. Jourden Chas. H. Snyder C. C. Shirk C.C. Scott Henry Ritzman Jacob Pfister Mina Kreuger

Woman's Back Aches Solve By Freeport Kidney Pills

Freeport report features Mrs. Howard Brubaker of 220 Taylor Ave praising Deans Kidney Pills for curing backache tied to cold kidneys. Ad notes pills cost 60c per box and are sold by Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Also brief item: John Wahler and two sons were thrown from a buggy when a horse shied at a hole. no serious injuries.

Dean Howard Brubaker Taylor Ave Joseph Immert Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Dosa’s John Wahler

Bucklen's Amica Salve for Cuts and Burns

Advertisement touts Bucklen's Amica Salve as relief for cuts sprains bruises and pains from accidents. Claims quick pain relief and healing it is a cyclist's friend cures chafing cracked hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Priced at 50 cents sold by Jos Emmert druggist.

Bucklen Amica Jos Emmert

Local People Briefly Off to Cities and Visits

Numerous personal mentions show residents traveling to Chicago, Elgin, Monroe, Rockford, and Michigan visits. Guests and hosts are named, including Bert Grattelo, Mrs. A Knecht, James Younger, Gertrude Phillips, Bert Collins, Dr. G S Krape, Dr. Boyde Brown, Peter Kautenberger, Miss Mabel Boedeker resigning, Frank Yount, J Bass, Dr. Peck, Mrs H M Metz, Mr. and Mrs H M Hyde, Mr. and Mrs Thomas Uden, and George Maynard returning for summer. Also notes of staff changes and local business movements. A health advisory extols Dr Pierce’s Prescription for women’s ailments, framed as a general remedy.

A. Knecht Chicago James P. Younger Elgin Patrick Horan DeKalb Gertrude Phillips Mt. Carroll Bert Collins G. S. Krape Monroe Boyde Brown Warren H. H. Schultz Stockton Trickey Peter Kautenberger Mabel Boedeker Frank Yount J. Bass Rockford Peck Florence Station H. M. Metz Council Bluffs Freeport

Y M C A Directors Election and Community Events

The annual election of Y M C A directors and trustees is this evening for all active members. Ten or more ladies attending the Warren missionary convention can buy round trip Illinois Central tickets for 1 going Tuesday at 1 5 p m, valid through Friday. Avoid the Baptist church tonight and attend a warm entertainment with ice cream for 15 cents. Old soldiers planning to attend the Chicago encampment Aug 17 to Sept 1 who need quarters should contact F C Held, John A Davis post G A R, by May 19 for a public building with cots.

Paul Luther Christ Kingdom of Heaven Heaven Earth The Warren Illinois Central Baptist Church Chicago F. C. Held John A. Davis

Out From Under Can Openers

A brief item notes a product or device titled can openers with a focus on its use or feature. The spelling emphasizes the phrase out from under, hinting at a line or slogan in a short periodical notice. No further details are provided in the readable text.

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