Presidential and state ticket slate from historic ballot listing
The document lists candidates such as William M Kinneux for President, Robert R. Hitt and Charles A. Works for various duties, W A Northcote for Lieutenant Governor, James A Rose for Secretary of State, H J Hamlin for Attorney General, Carrie Thomas Alexander and Alexander Mlean for Trustees, J C McKinzie for State Senator, J B Taggart W C for Legislature, Richard Yates for State Treasurer, and M O Williamson for Treasurer among others. It reads like a party slate with multiple statewide and legislative positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M'Kinneux
Robert R. Hitt
Charles A
W. A. Northcote
James A. Rose
Viames
M’cullough
H. J. Hamlin
Carrie Thomas Alexander
Alexander Mlean
A. Bullard
É J.C. McKinzie
J. BE. Taggart
W. C
Equilizatio
Richard Yates
M.O. Williamson
Illinois Republicans Endorse McKinley Platform Faithful
In Peoria on May 9 1900 the Illinois Republicans in convention reaffirm the 1898 platform pledges praising McKinley era policies. They rail against four years of Democratic rule for harming industry, farming, labor and the treasury, and urge support for the Republican program in currency commerce Cuba and possessions policy. They praise Senator Cullom Governor Tanner and congressional Republicans and urge delegates to re nominate President McKinley.
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Peoria
Illnois
United States
McKinley
Cuba
Porto Rico
Ite
Philippine Islands
Republican Party
Congress
Tanner
Ullom
John R
Shelby M. Cullom
Senate of
Repubiion
Ilinois
Bentley to Milwaukee for eye treatment consultation
H. D. Bentley and his wife will travel to Milwaukee this week to consult Dr. Schneider regarding Bentley's persistently troubled eye. A Chicago specialist operated on the eye some time ago, but results have fallen short of expectations, and he seeks Schneider's expert opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Bentley
Milwaukee
Dr. Schneider
Mr. Bentley
Chicago
Golden Wedding Attends Chapman Anniversary in Salem
Mr and Mrs M K Chapman and daughter from Salem Indiana attend the golden anniversary of Mr and Mrs Chapman at their Washington street home, with the event scheduled for Wednesday evening.
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M. K. Chapman
Salem
Ind
Mrs. Chapman
Washington Street
Bible Study at Methodist Church on Genesis Themes
Tuesday evening service at the Methodist church focuses on Genesis chapters 37 38 and 40 to explore Josephs journey. Topics include dreams, long robe, pit, two prisons, and rise to authority.
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Methodist Church
Joseph
Warning on Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Medicine Co
A reader warns to beware of Rocky Mountain Tea made by Madison Medicine Co citing Jos. Feauweat as the source of the admonition. The fragment suggests a cautionary notice about a medicinal product and its maker.
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The
Madison Medicine Co
Feauweat
A Sound Sermon at Embury Church and Civic Talks
Rev L C Burling preached on The Kind of Gospel the People Want at Embury Church stressing a simple practical gospel for common people including the sober, industrious majority. W A Brubaker spoke on Christian Patriotism urging end to liquor traffic and the tying of morality to law and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
U.S. Supreme Court
Carroll D. Wright
U.S. Commissioner of Labor
Lambroso
Illinois Liquor Dealers Protective Association
Brubaker
Free Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Freeport urged to enter International bowling tourney
A letter from Samus Kaper urges Freeport Illinois bowlers led by C. W. Killen and H. B. Smith to form a team for the International Tournament in New York July 15 to 22. Entries close noon June 1. Letter highlights Freeport pride and potential prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
New York City
Darroon
JournaAn
Ill
C. W. Killen
H. B. Smith
New York
Samus, Kaper
Ice Cream and Strawberry Sociable at Trinity Church
The ladies of Trinity church host an ice cream and strawberry sociable at Mrs. O. M. Taylor’s home 75 So. Galena avenue on Wednesday evening. Ice cream and strawberries will be sold with ice cream and cake at 10 cents and strawberries at 5 cents. A musical program and phonograph will enliven the evening with a cordial invitation extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
O. M. Taylor
Galena Avenue
Lena boy Laurens Shank returns home to prep
Laurens Shank, the Lena youth summoned to Annapolis to attempt for the cadet ship, has come back. He judged the examination unwise to pursue without more thorough preparation. It is likely that congressman Hitt will request a new competitive examination soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens Shank
Annapolis
Congressman Hitt
Peculiar Horse Death Strangles Animal in Tree Crown
A farmer named J. Rultman living several miles south of town owned a horse valued at $100. On Sunday evening the horse died in a strange manner when it wedged its head into a tree crotch and could not free itself, strangling to death.
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J. Rultman
Freeport Boy Promoted At Monon Road In Chicago
Bert Collins, who traveled from Freeport to Chicago to join the Monon railroad general freight office, writes his mother that he has received a promotion with a salary twice his former pay.
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Bert Collins
Freeport
Chicago
Monon Road
J W Miller Co Supplies Forty Fancy Chickens by Telegraph
Spokane Falls telegrams an order for forty fancy chickens to J W Miller Co last Saturday. Telegraph charges totaled eight dollars, indicating the buyer’s confidence in the supplier's stock.
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J. W. Miller & Co
Telegraph
Spokane Falls
Birthday Surprise For Nina Vincent
Nina Vincent celebrated her 11th birthday Saturday night with a party of several young friends. She received many pretty presents and enjoyed the gathering in a cheerful, happy manner.
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Nina Vincent
Colored Illinois Central team tops Selb Nine 21 to 18
A baseball team of colored boys who work for the Illinois Central met and defeated Albert Selb's nine yesterday afternoon by a score of 21 to 18. They will play again next Sunday.
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Illinois Central
Albert Selb
Big List of Candidates for Mason Degrees Friday
Excelsior Lodge of Masons will confer degrees upon six candidates Friday beginning at two o'clock in the afternoon at the lodge hall.
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Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Dance at K of G hall draws Saturday crowd
The W R C held a dance Saturday night at the Knights of Columbus hall with a good crowd in attendance.
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W.R.C
K. of G. Hall
Work Meeting Tonight at Freeport Lodge No. 123
Freeport Lodge of the Knights of Pythias will hold a work meeting this evening. Members are asked to attend as the session covers subcommittee assignments and lodge duties. The meeting takes place at Freeport Lodge Hall in K. End time not specified.
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Freeport Lodge, K, of
Busy Social Roundup Sends Residents Far Afield
Local residents make short trips and visits across Illinois and nearby states. Henry Ament spent Sunday in Chicago while Jas P Younger went to Elgin. W H Foll visited Lena. Miss P Graham to Seward. Bruce Mitchell to Rockford. Eckert party in Chicago. Miss Lou McNamara to Chicago. Roy Munn rode to Chicago. Senator H E Aspinwall left for Washington. Egan returned from South Dakota. A Gambiner of Dubuque visiting with his sons. R W Burton visited Red Oak to see schools. Mrs Bixler visited Lanark. Roy Best spent weekend with Clinton Junction family. George Becker and George Clark in state cities. Fred M Gund home from New York and Philadelphia. Mrs Dorman visiting S sister in Milledgeville. O E Heard and son to Chicago. Dr J L Parker visiting Freeport. Mrs H F Dorman back from Chicago. Oscar Keller visiting from Chicago. Tom Sankey to Elgin for asylum work. Mrs C H Madden and others to Chicago. P F Saul visiting from Humboldt Town. Mrs Aaron Baltzer home in Orangeville. Miss Francis Badger guest of Mrs W H Irvin. Rev C H Holden to Detroit for Baptist anniversary. Dr Burns at Rockford for family event. Mrs Hamilton Vandervoort visiting Washington, D C via Chicago. Albert Barnes to Chicago for National Electric Light Assoc meeting. Lichtenberger and others in town seeking Dem Senate nomination.
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R. P. Eckert
Chicago
Lou McNamara
Roy Munn
Washington
Francis Egan
South Dakota
A. Gambiner
Dubuque
R. W. Burton
Red Oak
Peter Bixler
Lanark
Roy Best
Clinton Junction
George Becker
St. Louis
George Clark
Rockford
Fred M. Gund
New York
Philadelphia
Henry Dorman
Milledgeville
O. E. Heard
Oickie
J. L. Parker
Minneapolis City Hospital
Freeport
C. H. Madden
W. Lloyd
B. Downing
P. F. Saul
Humboldt
Town
Aaron Baltzer
Orangeville
Francis Badger
Amboy
Northwestern University
Evanston
Ill
W. H. Irvin
Grove Street
C. H. Holden
Detroit
Mich
National Baptist
Baptist Church
Burns
Hamilton Vandervoort
Washington, D.C
Albert Barnes
National Electric Light Association
Winger Accepts Chicago Post With American Cycle
Frank S. Winger has accepted a position with the American Cycle company in Chicago and will soon move there. The family will be greatly missed in Freeport.
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Chicago
Frank S. Winger
American Cycle Company
Freeport
When Nature Needs Aid Syrup of Figs Promoted
An advertisement extols prompt gentle relief from nature's calls with Syrup of Figs, advertised as the best simple remedy. It credits the California Fig Syrup Co. as manufacturer and positions the product as a preferred remedy when needed.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Helen H Birch piano teacher opens studio on West Street
Helen H Birch, noted piano instructor, announces a new teaching studio at 150 West Street. Details suggest expert guidance for beginners and advanced students alike, highlighting personal approach and flexible scheduling.
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Helen H. Birch
West St. of
Local rental notices and addresses listed
Multiple brief rental ads show properties including a seven room house on dirove street with landlord E Schofield and an occupied building by J Freeport Bteam laundry on Stephenson Street. W G Brown at 34 Carroll Street and Jd. M Hinel line invite applicants with指定 dates 5-21 and 6-8.
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Turse
Dirove Bt
E. Schofield
Jd. M Hinel
Openers 1000 tacks for House numbers 60 clothes pins Churns
Openers, tacks, house numbers, clothes pins, and churns are listed as items. The fragment notes quantities and product types in a miscellaneous inventory style without clear event or context.
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Anther
NO ‘Company
Petite Eichneminen
Llinofe
Nesond-Clase
Freeport, Ill
Illinois
Rev. L. C. Burling
Embury
Church Services
L.C. Burling
Abraham Lincoln
Jesus
God
Embury Methodist Church
W. A. Brubaker
Illinois Christian Citizenship League
America
Methodist Episcopal Church
Adeline
A. D. Traveler
D. D
Vanhorn
Geo. W. Koser
Board of Trustees
Koser
Byron
N. R. Hinds
Epworth League
Church Notes
Free Methodist District
Casion
F. H. Brooke
Cromer
Memorial Lutheran Church
Hosmer
Second Presbyterian Church
T. A. Barton
United Brethrens Church
Deaconess’ Aid Society
Embury M. E
St. Joseph’s Church
Messerschmidt
Salem Church
Shank
W. R. C. Social
Joe Cowley
Robert Mantell
B. Moos
Henry Ament
Jas. P. Younger
Elgin
W. H. Foll
Lena
Miss P. Graham
Seward
Bruce Mitchell
H. F. Dorman
Oscar Keller
H. J. Moogh
Tom Sankey
Bert Lichtenberger
Savanna
Wm. Hogan
H. F. Tollman
Mr. Lichtenberger
H. H. Brubaker
West Freeport
Freeport Mattress Co
Spring Street
D. B
Lowell
Hackett Hdw. Co
Nieman Bros
Star Clothing Co
Stephenson Street
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