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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1900

Page

4

Republican Ticket List for President and State Offices

The Republican ticket outlines candidates for President William McKinley and Congresswoman Robert B. For Board of Equalization Charles A. Works, Governor Richard Yates, Secretary of State, State Treasurer M. O., State Auditor James G. Moulougii, Attorney General, University Trustees Carrie Thomas Alexander, Alexander McLean, A Bullard. State Senator J. C. McKinzie, Lieutenant Governor James A. Rose Williamson, and Legislature EB Taguart W GC Middlekauff.

William Mkinley Congressmiana Ress Robert BR Hitet Charles A Gfovdinot Ise Richard Yates WW. A Northcott M. O James 3 Moullougi Ashaadey H. J. Hamlin Carrie Thomas Alexander Alexander M'Lean A. Bullard Cesses J.C. McKinzie James A. Rose Williamson D. EB. Taguart Middlekauff

Illinois Republican platform call for McKinley renomination

Illinois Republicans meeting in Peoria on May 9 1900 affirm the 1806 Republican platform as kept and praise McKinley era reforms. They cite economic recovery, currency stabil ity, and foreign policy gains from the Spanish American War including Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. They endorse Tanner Cullom Republicans in Congress and urge McKinley’s renomination.

Peoria Ilinois United States McKinley Republican Party Congress Tanner Cullom John R. Tanner Shelby M. Cullom Senate

Quiet Lena Hotel Wedding Seals Union of Jennie DeGraff and P St German

In Lena on Saturday evening a quiet wedding occurred at the Lena hotel. Miss Jennie DeGraff, daughter of the host J. L. DeGraff, wed P. St German with Rev F R McNamer officiating. John Moser of Warren Ohio visited relatives and plans a Chicago to Cleveland water trip. The G A R attended church yesterday. Prof G N Snapp left for Marengo. Harry Welshans has been ill since Friday.

Lena Jennie J. L. DeGraff P. St. German F. R. McNamer John Moser Warren Ohio A. R. Krape Chicago Cleveland G. A.R G. N. Snapp Marengo Harry Welshans

Local Health Notes Highlight Sickness And Recovery

Miss Tillie Evers is numbered among the sick. Mrs Bailey recovering after operation last Thursday. Al Fitchner confined at home with a bad attack of rheumatism.

Tillie Evers Bailey al Fitchner

Eloquent Memorial Service at First Presbyterian Church

The Grand Army Posts Women Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans held annual memorial services at First Presbyterian Church. Rev C E Dunn preached a stirring sermon urging unity through peace, recalling heroism and sacrifice in the Civil War Spanish American War and the nation’s duty. Auxiliary meetings and upcoming Y M C A events are noted with pledges and officer elections planned.

Grand Army First Presbyterian Church Woman's Relief Corps Sons of Veterans C. [. Dunn Leonidas Greece Cronje South Africa Babylon England Europe America Republic Brotherhood of Man

Local civil meetings and notices compact

The board of supervisors schedules a Monday meeting. The H R GC plans a tonight gathering with Miss Place at 59 State St. Fred Oswalt becomes apprentice at Frank Raubenheimer's barber shop. John Bauscher Jr advertises flowers for Decoration Day. Miss Myrtle Mack of Jacksonville Illinois completes a business course at Harlow College. Mrs Kneale of Mt Carroll is gravely ill. Mrs Harnish travels to Mt Carroll. Second Presbyterian invites members to ordination and installation service invitations.

Freeport Mary L. Kyewtton Fred Oswalt Frank Raubenheimer John Bauscher, Jr Myrtle Mack Jacksonville Harlow Business College Second Presbyterian Church

Veterans Honor Graves At German Catholic Cemetery

Sunday afternoon members of Company G and others who served in the Spanish American War visited the German Catholic cemetery to decorate the graves of their fallen comrades Privates Mueller and Schmidt.

Spain Mueller Schmidt

Beefsteak and Onion Club Picnic at Carroll Street

Members of the Beefsteak and Onion club will enjoy a Decoration day picnic and supper at the home of Miss Jessie Snyder on Carroll street.

Beefsteak and Onion Club Jessie Snyder Carroll Street

Doctor Karcher Accepts Senior Medical Post

Dr Will Karcher recently earned his medical degree in Philadelphia and writes his parents that he has accepted a good position on the medical staff of a leading hospital.

Will Karcher Philadelphia

Bowl Night Match Tees Off at Freeport Alleys

Will bowl tonight as Freeport and West Freeport clash at the Freeport club lanes. Missut returns from Mt Carroll, adding a new note to the evenings lineup.

Freeport West Freeport Freeport Club

Syrup of Figs Promotes Quick Gentle Relief

An advertisement notes that nature may require prompt aid and recommends the Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Company as the simple, gentle remedy when needed. The phrasing emphasizes ease of use and relief.

California

A Well Spent Life with Many Talents and Kind Deeds

Mrs. Catherine Van Etten Sweet, born September 14, 1811 in Owasco Cayuga County New York, lived a long charitable life. She moved to Illinois with her husband Martin P. Sweet in 1888, raised nine children, and supported her family while aiding the ill during cholera outbreaks. She died May 26 in Minneapolis and was buried in Freeport. Her family memorializes her as steadfast, charitable, and influential in church and community affairs.

Catherine van Etten Sweet Owasco Cayuga County New York Orange County Martin P. Sweet Sweet J. A. Crain Freeport Julia Ellen Sweet Chicago Charles F. Wells Minneapolis Mrs. Sweet Mrs. Wells Ily Hunter New York State Saratoga Wilson J Illinois Udina Elgin Township Galena and Chicago & Northwestern Dexter Avenue

Market closes with mixed grain and livestock quotes

Cuicaco May 28 closing Board of Trade quotes show wheat at 66 for July, corn 37, oats 21, pork 11.30, lard 6.823, ribs 6.50. Cattle at 22,000 steady, hogs down 10c, sheep strong. Chicago receipts list mixed wheat and hog totals. northwest receipts noted. New York market data by broker C W Killen.

Board of Trade Union Stock Yard C. W. Killen Fry’s Chicago Northwestern Minneapolis Duluth

Medical Lecture by Dr Anna Clark at Knights Hall

Dr Anna Clark presents complimentary talks on health and hygiene at Knights of the Globe hall on Tuesday at 3 pm and Thursday at 8 pm. All ladies invited. The Julia Marlow Oxfords offer superior foot comfort. ladies urged to visit Winslow's to try them.

Anna Clark Knights of the Globe Hall Julia Marlow Oxfords Winslow’s

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