Debate on national issues shapes Illinois politics
The speaker argues the 1892 Democratic triumph used deceit and that the Republican party was ousted, citing broken banks and distressed industries. He condemns free silver and praises the gold standard, warning Democrats against reversing 1896 money decisions and predicting a new panic if they gain power. He recalls Hendrickson's 189? alignment with free silver and quotes a proverb about humble instruments.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Iit
Illinois
Hendrickson
Democratic Party of
Fruits and vegetables dominate local market listings
California cherries arrive as first season offerings at 20 cents a pound while Illinois strawberries reach the market from Centralia at 2.25 per crate. Southern berries sell 7 to 12 cents per quart. lemons, oranges, figs, dates, pineapples and other produce show varied prices. Fresh eggs 12 cents a dozen. butter 20 cents a pound. lard 8 to 10 cents. sugar at sixteen pounds per dollar. Spring chickens 35 to 45 cents. seafood adds 30 cents per pound for lobsters and shrimp.
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California
Illinois
Centralia
Elgin Creamery
A Woman's Awful Peril and Recovery
Mrs. I B Hunt of Lime Bridge Wisconsin faced a grave stomach ailment and yellow jaundice as gall stones formed. After doctors failed a life saving operation was offered. She used Electric Bitters and was wholly cured. a stomach liver and kidney remedy advertised for relief of indigestion loss of appetite and related issues. Sold by Jos Emmest, a druggist, 50 cents.
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I.B. Hunt
Lime Bridge
Wis
Jos
Teachers Chosen and Lawsuit of Salaries in 1900 Board
Adjourned board meeting on May 18 reports teachers chosen and resignations. New rooms opened at High School with Miss McCullough $40 monthly and Miss Graham $20 monthly. Salary increases for several teachers and principals approved, with Miss Stevens elected secretary for the year. Lincoln Avenue building sale completed to E L Cronkrite for 151.
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Board of Education
Bergman
Messrs
Porter
Graham
McNamara
Wagner
Stevens
McCullough
Freeport
Alanis
E. Raines
Rincipal High School
Galoway
Farteasure
F. A. Rosebrugh
EF. Guiteau
J. A. Schmidt
Murphy
L. E. Flanagan
K, Flanagan
Davis
L. Murphy
Mies
Barnes
Prin
Union Itartical
Ly B
Tiassa Binsi
J Sour
M. Frick
Eb, Dana
R.S. Page
Otto Wagner
T. J. Porter
A. McNamara
Alice Wilson
Kate Hershey
Tracy Kautenberger
Alice Reitzell
Jessie F. Beadle
Emma Voss
Elizabeth Gund Dow
Irma Walz
Orvo Waaner
H. J. Porter
C. A. McNamara
Boyd P. Hill
Henry Potthast
Cronkrite
Committee On Buildings and Grounds
Committee On
Wachendorf
Lincoln Avenue
Brussels
First Ward
High Schoo
T. D. Hewrett
Ortro Waarner
Fannie M. Stevens
Scrogan
Schmidt
Reeves
Smith & Thomas
Telephone Company
Episcipalian minister touts Grape-Nuts and Postum as health boost
An Ellen ville N Y Episcopalian minister reports dramatic health gains for himself his family and others after replacing white bread with Grape-Nuts breakfast food and coffee with Pos tum Food Coffee He cites increased stamina reduced fatigue and improved brain and nervous function noting over twenty five followers adopted the diet and that the products are sold by reputable grocers
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Ellenville
N. Y
Suit ordered for Termohlen never delivered after car death
A suit of clothes ordered by Henry J. Termohlen at the Jarvis Inn will not be delivered after his fatal car incident near Freeport. C. L. Gowell of a Chicago tailoring firm sold the suit and is boarding at the inn. Termohlen tried it on Saturday and planned to return Wednesday for alterations.
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Jarvis Inn
Henry J. Termohlen
Freeport
Mr. Termohlen
C. L. Gowell
Chicago
Termohlen
Rockford Republic
Cottage at Delavan Erected for Local Builders
J. M. Hineline returns from Delavan Lake where he has built a pretty cottage for Messrs. C. D. Knowlton, W. J. Hall and F. A. Read of the city. The cottage measures 30 by 32 feet and contains eight rooms and a bathroom.
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Delavan
J. M. Hineline
Delavan Lake
Messrs. C. D. Knowlton
W. J. Hall
F. A. Read
Noted Loran Man Found Sane by County Court
Walter Roders of Loran township faced a county court inquiry on insanity after earlier arrest for flourishing a revolver. The commission reviewing the evidence ruled Roders not insane and thus sane.
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Walter Roders
Loran Township
Annual Meeting of Deaconess Aid Society
The Deaconess Aid Society will hold its annual meeting at the Embury MBE Church Monday evening May 21. All members are urged to attend as officers will be elected.
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Deaconess’ Aid Society
Embury Mbe
Bucklen Amica Salve Ad for Cyclists Pain Relief
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. It's the cyclist's friend. Cures Chafing, Chap ped Hands, Sore Lips, Burns, Ulcers and Piles. Cure Guaranteed. Only 50 cts. Try it. Sold by Jos Emmert, druggist.
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Bucklen
Amica
Jos, Emmert
P.0.'s Are Strong In Freeport Club Bowling Contest
Smith's Boys champions the Freeport club bowling tournament as P. D's win two of three against Slow Rollers. The final night drew a large crowd. Ed Bengston tops averages with 168 in nine games, while H. B. Smith posts 211 in Game 2 and 178 average over three games. L. L. Munn Jr leads Slow Rollers with high game and season average.
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P. D’s
Will Stevens
C. W. Killen
W. H. Culver
Ed Bengston
Dr. Poling
H. B. Smith
Bengston and
Harden
L.L. Munn, Jr
Kengston
P. D
Killen
Bowling match set for Freeport and West Freeport clash
The Freeport and West Freeport bowling teams will compete next Monday evening in a scheduled match. Local sports staff note the event as a key regional duel with teams aiming for an early season lead.
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Freeport
West Freeport
Western horseman suffers broken leg in Clark avenue mishap
George Kettebeck of Caasville Wyoming, driving western horses, was thrown when his horse slipped on Clark avenue. He sustained a broken leg and severe bruises, was treated by Drs Caldwell Stealy and Firestone, then taken to a hospital by patrol.
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George Kettebeck
Caasville
Wyoming
Clark Avenue
Kettebeck
Drs
A New Organist at the Baptist Church
Mrs. Frank S. Winger resigns as organist and plans a move to Chicago. Chas. W. Lawyer chosen to fill the vacancy and praised as a musician of high ability, a pupil of Prof. Aronson.
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Frank S. Winger
The
Baptist Church
Chicago
Chas. W. Lawyer
Aronson
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Strong Health for Youth
Testimonial from F. L. Skillin of West Somerville Massachusetts endorses the tonic as a wholesome medicine that strengthens nerve energy cleanses and enriches the life blood. He uses it for children with nervous trouble and poor appetite noting improved bowels appetite and vigor in a years old son.
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de Paine
Oo F. L. Skillin
Burnside Ave
West Somerville
Mass
Paine
Hard Times Social and Local Happenings in Illinois
Daughters of Illinois Degree of Ruth hosted a well attended Hard Time social at their hall over Elimmert's drug store with dancing and ice cream and cake. The Woman's Relief Corps plans a dance at Knights of the Globe hall. Mrs. DeJongh received a brass bedstead as a birthday gift from the ladies of the Third Presbyterian church. A reception for Rev Hosmer, new pastor, is announced for next Wednesday at Second Presbyterian. Helen Stine and party celebrated with gifts on her birthday. Warren C Clark and Cora Yeager were married at Embury parsonage by Rev Burling in a quiet ceremony. they will reside with Mel Clark on Mechanic street.
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Daughters of Illinois
Ruth
Elimmert
Second Presbyterian Church
Mr. Hosmer
Warren C. Clark
Benjamin Clark
Cora J. Yeager
M. J. Yeager
Embury Parsonage
L.C. Burling
Mrs. Clark Will
Mel Clark
Mechanic Street
Collier Seeks Writ For Insane Youngblood Release
Attorney Frank H. Collier filed for a writ of habeas corpus in circuit and superior court seeking Youngblood’s release from Stephen son county custody. He argues Youngblood is detained as an insane person without due trial. Notice was sent to Freeport officials before a court hearing. Collier, visiting Freeport, defended Youngblood during a county court inquiry but failed to sway the commission.
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Collier
Youngblood
Habeas corpus bid in elgin asylum case ends in liberty
A young man, once detained, is set at liberty as the court considers habeas corpus actions. He remains under care at the Elgin asylum, with authorities monitoring his welfare and potential further proceedings.
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Elgin Asylum
Weather Forecast for Cutonao May 19
A special forecast notes a threatening night with showers in the north of Illinois and Sunday turning fair. The brief warns readers of unsettled conditions tonight and improving weather by Sunday.
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Cutonao
Illinois
Personal visitors drop in at Freeport area towns
Waldo Waterman of Pearl City arrives in town today. Harry Judson of Rockford visits relatives in the city. Mrs Edward Bertsch of Rockford stays with Freeport relatives. Mr and Mrs E J Stoeck and Catharine visit H Janssen. Mr and Mrs D Beck of Chicago return home after two weeks with M Snyder. Mr and Mrs H R Dill now residing in Evansville Ind were here as guests overnight. Dill expresses satisfaction with Evansville position.
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Waldo Waterman
Pearl City
Harry Judson
Rockford
Edward Bertsch
Freeport
E. J. Stoeck
Catharine
H. Janssen
D. Beck
Chicago
M. Snyder
H. R. Dill
Evansville
Ind
Dill
Zurich Death Statistics Hidden Cancer Toll
In the canton of Zurich with a population of 345000 the average annual deaths are 6154. Of these 4043 are people over 25. Among this group 10.9 percent or 442 deaths yearly are due to cancer.
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Canton of
Zurich
Witness Torture Story Prompts New Discovery Endorsement
A Dixie Kentucky witness T L Martin testified about severe nightly coughing before he found relief with Dr King s New Discovery. He praised the remedy as the best for coughs colds and throat chest and lung troubles and said it prevents and can cure consumption. Price 50 cents and 1.00 with a guarantee and free trial bottles at Jos Emmert s Drug Store.
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T. L. Martin
Dixie
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Stockholders Meeting at Stover Manufacturing Company
A special meeting of the stockholders will be held at the company office Saturday June 9 1900 at 2 o clock p m to vote on increasing the capital stock. W A Merrifield A A Hexp Q J Zieaues stockholders.
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Stover Manufacturing Company
Market quotes from Cutoaco and New York
Closing Board of Trade quotations for July wheat corn oats and meats. Cattle hogs and sheep at Union stock yards with open high low and close values. Includes New York stock market notes and grain broker C W Killen’s price table.
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Cutoaco
Board of Trade
C. W. Killen
Fry’s
lLard— i Ead
New York
Freewort
Fry's
Fortune’s Advice on Love and a Teacup Cure
A fragment urges embracing love with courage and proposes Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy. Mentions “Jos,” Emmett, and a shop offering lawn swings at Dor, reflecting a local homely talk and domestic commerce.
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Rocky Mountain
Jos
Emmett
Fragmented local notice rereads a partial ad item
Incoherent OCR fragment shows stray letters and broken words about a local notice. Readable bits suggest a public sale or framing related content but specifics are lost.
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Fruit and Vegetables
J. Rohde
Boyer
Union Street
Schoo W
Smith
Freeport Club
P. D's
Pereon
Rough Rollers
Bengston Wien
Smith Poling
Hardin
Ford
Lids Sroufe
Colman
Hollister
Jowley
Hettinger
Culver
R.K. Farwell
Kennedy
Howitt
Bidwell
Knowlton
Stoskopf
Oey
Webster
Owitt
Woman’s Relief Corps
Knights of the Globe Hall
Helen Stine
Oscar Stine
W. A. Merrifield
Hexp
Q. J. Zieaues
Brooklyn
St. Paoe
Ches
Ohio
Pacific
Orf
West
Tata
Pacific Mail
Tesavees
Bos
Abeereneen
Southern
Union Pacifi Union Pacific
Union
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