This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
4
The snippet lists candidates for president lieutenant governor state senator congress secretary of state state auditor university trustee state legislature and other roles. Names include William McKinley, R. Hitt, Joam F, Thomas Alexander McLean Bullard McKinzie Taggart and Carrie R Alexander among others.
In Peoria on May 9 19 Illinois Republicans in convention reaffirm the 1896 platform, praise McKinley era policy, credit Republican governance with economic recovery and monetary stability, endorse Cuba and territorial gains, attack Democratic deficits, and pledge delegates to renominate McKinley.
Samuel Kniss and Miss Ida Beidler were married Tuesday at the bride's home near Winnes hiek. Rev. A B Wolfe officiated. They left for Freeport to start their future home, with best wishes from friends.
Sons of Veterans members may buy tickets from the executive committee L. H. Burrell Charles Piper and Wm. Dunham to sell for the Columbian Novelty Concert.
Freeport shoppers urged to visit Mrs Boars opposite the courthouse as stock dwindles during a large fire sale of millinery. The ad promises limited choices and rapid sellout for bargain hats and headwear.
A large Freeport audience enjoyed a Saengerbund concert with the Freeport Concert Orchestra under Wm. H. Wagner. Soloists Miss Jennie E. Kasten and Fred Wagner impressed. selections included The Light Cavalry Overture and Das Deutsche Lied. Afterward, dances followed with the orchestra providing music.
The Shakespeare Society plans a benefit performance of As You Like It at the Grand Opera House next Friday evening. Invitations issued today note Miss Wilson funds the production to aid her artistic studies. Cast includes Miss Frances Goddard as the Duke and Miss Emily Smythe as Duke Freder with a full supporting lineup of society members.
Prank E. Serfass, manager of the Western Union Telegraph city office, plans a ground floor location and will relocate around June 1 to the Krohn building, taking part of the room now occupied by American Express.
An eastern manufacturer of Che roots considers a western location for its new factory and has Freeport in mind. The planned plant would provide jobs for about 600 girls.
A hard time sociable is set for this evening at their hall on Stephen Street. All members and friends are invited to attend and enjoy the gathering.
Waddaims Township notes Supervisor Howard Price is improving and Amos Ditachler is able to be around again, signaling a return to normal activity in the community.
Dr. G S Krape spent the week at Monroe promoting the Knights of the Globe. He announced plans for a splendid garrison to be instituted there.
Excelsior lodge of Masons will convene this evening for business matters and to perform work in the F C degree. Members are urged to attend as the session covers essential rites and lodge affairs.
A quirk filled blurb cites Peoria as one of Illinois prettiest cities with long brick and asphalt pavements. Blanchardville Wisconsin plans a $600 stone crusher to improve streets and expects best village roads in southern Wisconsin.
A meeting of principals at the David Swing school condemned the vertical writing system used in public schools. A committee report showed strong disapproval, with William G. Fraser noting it encourages a cramped posture despite claims of hygienic benefit. Trustee Thomas Gallagher supported the concerns.
W A Brubaker, president of the Illinois Christian Citizenship league, will address three union mass meetings in this city next Sunday May 20. The schedule lists Free Methodist church at 10 30 a m Embury M E church at 8 p m and First Presbyterian church at 7 30 p m. The Rev T W Meckety pastor First Methodist says Brubaker is fearless strong pungent and masterly in argument and a convincing speaker.
Excelsior lodge of Masons will confer the third degree on four candidates next week. The work starts at 4 PM, followed by a banquet at the Palm Cafe and invitations extended to several outside lodges.
Rachel Holmes executrix of W. H. Holmes sues Thomas Foley and Henry Biesemeier in circuit court through attorney A. J. Clarity of Lena. The case involves a claim of 500 dollars.
F O Keene the sweet corn canner has completed seed distribution to farmers in this vicinity totaling 300 bushels. Farmers will plant 1 500 acres this season for the Keene canning company, and the plant will process over two million cans of corn this fall.
Mrs. B. W. Wise Mrs. C. W. Harden Mrs. C. S. Hildreth and Mrs. Edward Winslow will host a reception from 1 to 6 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon at the Wise residence on upper Stephenson street.
At the Board of Education meeting this evening teachers for the next year will be selected. It is expected no current teachers will be dropped unless they choose to leave. Dr. Roy B. Munn of this city plans dental parlors at Dixon and is described as skillful and progressive. The Freeport bowling tourney ends tonight with Pin Destroyers facing Slow Rollers.
Young people from Warren area travel to the city for the seventh annual Christian Endeavor district convention starting Friday evening in Warren. The program spans prayer, lessons, electoral meetings, sermons, and songs across Presbyterian and Baptist churches through Sunday with sessions led by Rev J C Steele Rev J T Ford Miss Clara Mensel Miss E Howard and Rev H C Cullen among others. The Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary society also reports on the final day of their Warren convention including officer elections and talks by Mrs Delia L Williams and others.
Chicago writer Jeffrey TI Brannen, formerly of Freeport, debuts a catchy new “coon” song titled Whats All This Noise About, highlighting his return to music publishing.
Otto L. Schulte looks well after a Western trip that benefited him. Friends express pleasure at his health and cheer his return.
The Up-to-Date Merchant Tailor advertises made-to-order suits for 25, asserting ready made garments are ill-fitting and inferior. Joan S. Harpster promotes modern, tailored attire as a bargain not often found.
Wm. M. Sanford is at Beloit on business. E. B. Hill is home from Cedar Rapids. Miss Bessie Gund is home from a Chicago visit. The Misses Washer went to Chicago. Chas. D. Knowlton traveled to Rockford. Chas. Steffen went to Belvidere on business. W. S. Brady is ill at home. H. Woodmanse went to Chicago on business. Mrs. C. E. Kramer returned to Columbia Ohio. Louis Saenger of Nashville is visiting with his parents. J. G. Hettinger and J. H. Brockmeier returned from Chicago. Mrs. Mary Wright visits Rev. Henry Cullen at Savanna. Miss Daisy Clark returned to Chicago. Miss Bergman to arrive from California. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Lyon went to Chicago after the death of his father. Frank Schaetzell, editor of the Oregon Reporter, returned home. Dr. Firestone returns from Springfield after the State Medical association. Edwin Hall sails for Europe from New York. Miss Gertrude Phillips returns to Mt. Carroll from Freeport. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Krape met Lucy Webb Hayes garrison at Orangeville. Mrs. Addie S. Mayer and daughter arrive from Burlington Vt for summer with relatives. Mrs. Koehler returns from Washington with her son's remains laid to rest. Charles J. Forbes of Standard Varnish, New York and Chicago, here taking large orders. well regarded salesman and host to friends.
The Democratic caucus in Freeport will select delegates to the county convention to be held next week. Meetings start at 7 30 pm at various precinct sites including Becks grocery Dittmars barn Wilbur Lumber Co office New York house Emrichs barber shop Seckers grocery Foys grocery Pennsylvania house and Chrislers grocery with delegate counts ranging from 5 to 13.
Lawrence Saar longtime Freeport resident and former proprietor of Saar's hotel died at his Center street home this morning after years of illness from consumption. He was about 43 and survived by a son. his wife predeceased him. Funeral set for Monday at 9 30 from St. Joseph's church.
The Columbus club hosted a well attended social and dance at St Marys hall last evening. Giblers orchestra provided the music and card prize winners included Eli Bennetham with Mrs P Allen in first place, Frank Miller with Mrs Kate Stanley in second, with consolation prizes to Wm Gleason and Mrs Martin Kelly. Will sell $60 Singer sewing machine for $12.00 after 7 pm.
Via C. M. & St. P. Ry. offers a one and one third round trip fare to points within two hundred miles. Tickets on sale July 8 and 4 with return limit July 5. Agent J. B. Sweatt announces.
Wanted immediately a girl for housework. Apply to Mrs. C. Ely 432 Stephenson Street. Also a line carpenter shop and a good house on Fourth Ave. 2 smallly preferred.
Witness T L Martin of Dixie Ky testifies he coughed nightly until throat raw but found relief with Dr King’s New Discovery. He endorses it for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles and claims it can prevent or cure consumption. Trial bottles free at Jos Emmert’s Drug Store.
A bicycle rider often suffers cuts sprains and bruises from accidents and Bucklen’s Amica Salve is advertised to kill the pain and heal injuries. It claims to cure chafing sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Sold by Jos Emmert druggist with guaranteed cure.
One week only trimmed hats are offered at a 25 percent discount. Come and pick up many bargains. Mrs. N. E. Keox 5 Iddlw P. O. Block.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.