Ballot Propositions and Candidates Listed in Freeport Notice
Freeport Daily Journal lists candidates and offices for upcoming elections including President Congressman Governor Lieutenant-Governor Secretary of State Treasurer Auditor Attorney General and University Trustees. Names include Janae Chard Yates W Northcott James A Rose M O Williamson James B McCullough J Hamlin Carrie Thomas Alexander McLean S A Bullard J C McKinzie J E Taggart W C Middlekauff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janae Chard Yates
W. A. Northcott
James A. Rose
Staten
Cos
M. O. Williamson
James
M'Cullough
He J. Hamlin
Carrie Thomas Alenander
Alexander M'Lean
A. Bullard
J.C. McKinzie
Napers
J. E. Taggart
W. C. Middlekauff
Illinois Platform Declares GOP Principles and McKinley Support
In Peoria on May 9 1900 Illinois Republicans in convention reaffirm the 1896 platform. They praise McKinleys administration for restoring prosperity and monetary stability, defend Cuban liberty and US possessions gained after the Spanish American War, endorse congressional and gubernatorial leadership, and urge renomination of President McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Illinois
United States
McKinley
Portagas
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Republican Party
Congress
Wwe
Leela Uis
Tanner
Gullom
Jonn An ‘Tanner
Shelby M. Cullom
Senate
Repubican
I Ilinois
Pioneer Stage Driver Returns Home From Visit
C. Stoneman of Freeport, guest of Dr. F. W. Byers, returned home this morning. A well known figure in the era, he drove a Freeport to the city stage coach route from 1865 into the 1870s. His wife remains for a few days longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
C. Stoneman
Freeport
F. W. Byers
Stoneman
Conrad Sullivan and Carrie Read to Wed at St Marys Church
Conrad Sullivan of the Illinois Central shops will marry Miss Carrie Read daughter of F A Read the ex conductor tomorrow morning at St Marys church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Sullivan
Illinois Central
Carrie Read
F. A. Read
St. Mary’s Church
Farmers Busy Though Weather Ideal for Planting Corn
Farmers are busy with planting corn in ideal weather. The report notes improvement of Henry Schopf's young son from Silver Creek under Dr. 5. d. Best care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schopf
Silver Creek
5. D. Best
Warning on Rocky Mountain Tea substitute by Madison Medicine Co
A historical message warns readers to beware a product claimed to be the same as Rocky Mountain Tea from the Madison Medicine Co. It urges true wisdom in heeding the warning and names Jos. Exuenr as the signer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Medicine Co
Jos. Exuenr
Jos
Exmert
Epworth League to Hold Illinois State Gathering at Peoria
Illinois Epworth League plans a state convention in Peoria next month featuring a star-studded roster of speakers including E M Smith of Wesleyan University and W X Ninde. The event promises top musical direction by E O Excell and a large chorus, with sessions across three days of religious study, missions, and leadership training for delegates from Freeport Stephenson County and other leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Epworth League
Peoria
Freeport
Stephenson County
Illinois League
E. M. Smith
Wesleyan University
H. M. Hamill
F. B. Madden
Mansfield
J. F. Berry
W. X. Ninde
D. D
Epworth League
James H. Shaw
Bloomington
O. H. Horton
Chicago
W. H. Anderson
Illinois Anti-Saloon League
W. P. Thirkield
C. E. Piper
Addie Grace Wardle
Chicago Training School
Robert McIntyre
Charles B. Galloway
D.M D
Jackson
Miss
C. B. Taylor
Lincoln
Illinois E. L. Union
Bertha Fowler
Mercy Home
H. C. Jennings
Entertainment Committee
Registration
EB. M. Smith
Illinois Wesleyan University
Excell
George H. Simmons
Mirst Baptist Church
J.B. Horney
Clinton
League
Wm. Swenson
F. L. West
Mt. Carmel
C. V. Vickery
League In Missions
Minna Katharine Riggs
Home Missions
Emma V. Alling
Evanston
C. O. Kimball
Edwardsville
W. X.ninde
Jas. H. Shaw
Conference
Free Methodist Gathering in Freeport Ministers’ Association
The Fox and Rock River district Ministers and Workers Association meets at Free Methodist church in Freeport May 28 and 24. Program includes devotions, addresses by J G Rockenbich J H Weortendyke F D Brooke essays on church work and depravity, discussions led by several reverends and Mrs. Lucia Jose, with sessions on liquor traffic attitudes at the Y M C A and more devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Lucia Rose
W. C. Willing
P. W. Newcomer
J. H. Wartendyke
J. M. Woodard
R. G. Wilkin
Holiness
The
Free Methodist Church
J. G. Rockenbach
E. G. Cryer
Ministers’ and Workers’ Association
Freeport
Fox and Rock River District
Free Methodist
J. G. Rockenbich
J. H. Weortendyke
F. D. Brooke
D. W. Rose
Christ
R.G. Wilkin
Lucia Jose
Christian Church
Personal mentions list visits and travels around the region
Local notes record numerous residents and visitors traveling to and from cities such as Madison Chicago Rockford Kansas City Milwaukee and Denver. Names include Matt Harnish G W Coleman John Voight C F Johnson Mrs R C Baker Mrs R Brownlee Mrs Robert W Bell William Trembor William Emmett Mrs Jackson H Hiller George W Morford Arthur Flachtemeier Albert Sechrist C B Byerly Miss Florence Hoffman Harry Stahl Charles Barrett Ald. Lou McGovern D B Dowling and Mrs George J Dollmeyer with destinations Montanas Billings Asheville and several midwestern towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Brownlee
Rockford
Robert W. Bell
Chicago
Wm. Trembor
William Emmett
New York
Jackson H. Hiller
George W. Morford
Kansas City
Arthur Flachtemeier
Philadelphia
Albert Sechrist
Denver
Colo
Freeport
Ald
Lou McGovern
Milwaukee
D. B. Dowling
Billings
Montana
George J. Dollmeyer
Little Son
Asheville
N.C
Bowling rivals West Freeport initial triumph over Freeport
West Freeport wins the villages’ bowling clash at Freeport alleys with a final 839 to 793 after a dramatic decisive game. Hi Smith and Ed Bengston delivered key scores as Freeport’s crowd roared, while the West Freeport team dressed as farmers sparked a humorous, hard fought match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
West Freeport
Josh Spruceky
Will Sroufe
Killen
Hance
Hi Smith
Ed Bengston
West Freeporters
Bengston
Smiths
Bidwell
Martha Washington garrison holds pleasant meeting additions
Martha Washington garrison held a pleasant meeting last evening adding seven new members. Plans are made for an entertainment next Thursday at K. G. hall with Miss Scofield of Blanchardville Wis singing Prof Hugh McIntyre reciting Mrs E T Morrison piano solo and Miss Blanche Knipschild telling a college story. Proceeds benefit the orphans home with admission 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Washington Garrison
K. G. Hall
Scofield
Blanchardville
Wis
Hugh McIntyre
E. T. Morrison
Blanche Knipschild
Shakespeare Society Prepares For As You Like It
The Shakespeare society young ladies rehearse and design costumes for As You Like It at the Grand Opera House Friday night. The presentation is billed as a premier society event and Freeport is expected to fill the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare Society
Grand Opera House
Freeport Society
Increase in Population? Baby Boys Born to Local Families
Mr and Mrs Jacob Spaid welcomed a baby boy. Mr and Mrs Fred Long of Arcade avenue celebrated the birth of a baby boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Spaid
Fred Long
Arcade Avenue
New Discovery Cures Coughs Severe Throat Suffering
Witness T. L. Martin of Dixie Kentucky endured nightly coughing until he used Dr King s New Discovery. He reports instant relief and four years of family use, calling it the greatest remedy for coughs colds and all throat chest and lung troubles. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar and guaranteed. Free trial bottles at Jos Emmert's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Martin
Dixie
Dr. King
Jos
Emmert
Stockholder's Meeting Called for Organization
A stockholders meeting is announced with details about date time and venue. Officials urge attendance to discuss corporate matters and future plans.
Chiropodist and Manicure Service Ad
Mrs Hale at Pennsylvania house cottage offers treatment for corns bunions and related foot care. Includes chiropody and manicure services. Appointment by request.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Freeport Daily Journal
Garrier of Mail
Arnal Paint No ‘Company
Freeport, Ill
the History of the Society
E. O. Excell
W. S. Livingston
City
Henry W. Lynch
Harry W. Keith
C. E. City Union
Frank G. Smith
E. H. Alford
Charles B. Campbell
Kankakee
Ficers
Chauncey T. Edwards
Christian Citizenshi
Paceral
Springfield
Man of the Republic
Will M. Acton
Danville
Building of the Leaguer
J. W. Davidson
Greenfield
Prof
Prof. Hamill
D. T. Miles
Harristown
E. W. O’neal
Aurora
W.P. Thirkield
C. Ei. Piper
School of Methods
Phoebe Lewis
Lebanon
Emily Lee Sawtelle
His
Vineyard
Nelson G. Lyons
James P. Mohler
H. V. Holt
J. W. Cummins
Olney
R. E. Buckley
Abingdon
B.S. Havighorst
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
A. C. Hirst
O. F. Berry
Louise Dittmar
Kevanes
Sue Weaver Stevens
League and Higher Education
W.S. Welsh
Blandinsville
R. W. Topiequet
Belleville
J. H. Heinzelman
E. M. Mills
C. O. McCullough
Rock Island
J. G. Wolfe
John S. Thompson
Lacon
George LB. van Arsdall
Providence
Exstate
Burdock
Julia Filbridge
Cornell, Conn
Joseph Emmert
Matt Harnish
Mt. Carroll
G. W. Coleman
Madison
John Voight
Hampton
Towa
C. F. Johnson
Marseilles
Ill
R. C. Baker
Beloit
C. B. Byerly
Florence ‘Hoffman
Harry Stahl
Indiana
Charles Barrett
Sioux Falls
Kid
Bowling Alley
C. O. Baker
Myrtle Baker
Joe Cowley
Robert Mantell
B. Moos
Lowell
Hackett Hdw. Co
Nieman Bros
NEW Firm
Star Clothing Co
Stephenson Street
CO. M
St. P. Ry
Delavan
Elkhorn
Kansasville
Burlington
Waukesha
Lake Kegonsa
Eer
Nee Ene Nes
Kilbourn City
J. B. Sweatt
Stover Manufacturing Company
Pries
W., A. Merrireth
A. S. Hep
O. J. ZieGer
Helen H. Birch
West St
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