Foster Forecasts Hail and Warm Spells for June
May 26 bulletin from St. Joseph Missouri forecasts rapid eastward weather waves, showers through early June, a ten day drought spreading crops, then heat to 90 around June 17 and a fall by 26. Severe storms and hail expected 10th to 20th with drought relief near mid month. Education on corn prices and July selling advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Foster
St. Joseppa
Dayton
Ohio
Winnipeg
Fargo
San Antonio
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Drouth
Meridian 90
Chicago
Kansas
Charles W Middlekauff Portrait and Career in Lanark
Charles W Middlekauff born April 9, 1867 near Forreston IL, farmed, taught, studied at Northwestern and Michigan, began law practice in Lanark July 15 1891, married Helen L Thompson May 9 1892, daughter Margaret age five, 32 degree Mason, Freeport Consistory member, known for strong firm views and successful legal career. He was endorsed for the legislature by Carroll county March 5 and nominated May 15, with election seen as likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forreston
Ogle County
Northwestern University
Evanston
University of Michigan
Lanark
Helen L. Thompson
Seymour D. Thompson
St. Louis
Margaret
Mr. Middlekauff
Freeport
Middlekauff
Carroll County
Jennings Bride Lula Hoag Weds E Edward Boyum in May Street Church
Former Stephenson county resident James Gorton forwards a Jennings, Louisiana paper detailing the May 22, 1900 marriage of Lula Vernice Hoag and E Edward Boyum at the Methodist Episcopal church in Jennings. Rev L W Elkins officiated. The couple will honeymoon via lampasas to New York and beyond, then reside in Jennings. The bride, a former Jennings teacher, is highly regarded. the groom, son of S E Boyum, is described as exemplary.
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James Gorton
Stephenson County
Jennings
Louisiana
Freeport
Charles Hoag
E. Edward Boyum
Lula
Vernice Hoag
Methodist Episcopal Church
L. W Elkins
George M. Boyum
Lewis T. Moses
Jos. W. Ritter
Cora Boyum
Mr. H. Hi. Hoag
Gladys Ritchie
Roy Miller
Page
Lord Fontelroy
Clayton
Emma Hoag
Chas. Hoag
May Street
Galveston
Lampasas
Mallory Line
New York
Binghampton
N. Y
Binghamton
North Dakota
Buffalo
Great Lakes
Duluth
Minn
Mr. Boyum
Mayville
N.C
Minneapolis
Chicago
Ill
Rev C C Snyder Critically Ill in Chicago Hospital
Freeport and Stephenson county friends learn that Rev. C. C. Snyder of Riverside, longtime Freeport public schools superintendent, is critically ill in Chicago. He underwent gall stone surgery at Presbyterian Hospital, eight stones removed, but doctors halted due to his weak condition. recovery chances are not encouraging.
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C. C. Snyder
Chicago
Freeport
Stephenson County
Riverside
Presbyterian Hospital
J. A. Beidler
Monroe
Davis
Ill
Alfred B. Cross
Pecatonica News
Mineral Point
Wis
George
Robert
S. D. A. Parkinson
M. L. Parkinson
Increase in Population as Baby Boy Arrives at Rideout Home
The household of Dr. Rideout welcomed a baby boy, bringing joy to the family and increasing the local population with the newborn.
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Dr. Rideout
Eclipse not visible due to morning clouds
The solar eclipse scheduled for today began at 6 45 a m at this latitude and lasted until 7 02 a m but was obscured by clouds and not visible here.
Democratic county convention selects new central committee
Before adjournment last Saturday the Democratic county convention chose a new county central committee with members in Buckeye Dakota Freeport Harlem Jefferson Kent Lancaster Loran Oneco Ridott Rock Grove Rock Run Silver Creek Waddams West Point and Winuslow precincts. The Ladies Union Prayer circle will meet at Salem Evangelical church Tuesday at 3 PM.
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Buckeye
Robert J. Stewart
Dakota
Levi Voight
Erin
W. L. Boeke
Freeport
W. N. Cronkrite
C.J. Dittmar
Edward Kraft
Phil Arno
J. F. Burns
William Root
William Schauer
E. E. Burwell
Sth
Louis Dickes
Harlem
J. L. Jaegur
Theodore Janssen
Jefferson
W. H. Gerke
Kent
G. S. Lantzer
Lancaster
Jacob Thoman
Loran
Charles Wittig
Oneco
Robert Musser
Ridott
Precicet
William Hunt
John Reints
Rock Grove
George Bisler
Rock Run
Ladies’ Union Prayer Circle
Salem Evangelical Church
Local items from Peoria and surrounding towns
A roundup of June events and local notes from across Illinois including a Peoria undertaker versus doctors ball game, Ridge Farm graduates dispute over Miss Baland, wage rise for Streator workers, Birdy S Coler set to speak at Urbana Champaign commencement, church and memorial plans, Woodmen picnic in Rock Island, and a tragic fire injuring Miss Beebe in Elizabeth.
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aTringeniuts
Peoria
Danville
Ridge Farm
Miss Baland
Streator
Birdy S. Coler
New York City
University of Illinois
Champaign
W. C. Miller
First Congregational Church
Decatur
S. K. Reed
Rock Island, Ill
Association
Rock Island
Personal travel notes span several towns and states
A string of brief personal mentions records travelers and visitors. J S Colemann and many others journeyed to Chicago or other cities, with returns to Beloit Savanna Dixon and Parkersburg noted. Families, professionals, and students, including Mrs. W H Boyle and Chas J Bentley, are cited alongside summer plans and visits to Battle Creek Frankfort Bagley Omaha and Long Island.
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Peter Ibling
Parkersburg
Iowa
M. G. van Lah
Silver Creek
D. A. Knowlton
Mabel
Jean
Dorothy
Long Island
Mr. Knowlton
Chicago
Bucklens Amica Salve for Cyclists Injuries
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 boots Try it Sold by Jos Emmert druggist
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Bucklen
Amica
Jos
Emmert
Celebrating 57th Birthday of August Prasse
A group of Prasse's friends gathered at his home to mark his 57th birthday. He is highly regarded by neighbors and friends, and well wishes were offered for many more birthdays to come.
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August Prasse
Mr. Prasse
Man sells Elk Street property to Schmacker for 825 dollars
Peter Metzgar transfers the Frank Connor place on Elk Street to J Schmacker for 825 dollars. Co L invites all Spanish American War soldiers to memorial day exercises, asking them to meet at the Armory at 12 30 Wednesday.
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Richard Yates
Fisher
Decoration Day
Willow Brook Cemetery
Peter Metzgar
Frank Connor
Elk Street
J. Schmacker
Modern Cure Advert: Dr. Clark at Brewster House
An 19th century style medical advertisement claims cures for indigestion catarrh bowel diseases female disorders bronchial catarrh goitre and weak eyes by addressing nasal and digestive inflammation. The ad directs readers to consult Dr. Clark at the Brewster house.
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Clark
Brewster House
United States Meeting Tours by Rail In 1900
U S Annual Meeting in New York City May 31 to June 2 1900 and Meeting of Synod in Cedarville Ohio May 30 to June 5 1900. Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets from May 26 to June 1 to Zenia Ohio good for return June 8 at fare one third. contact F H Lord G P and T A 118 Adams Street Chicago. Western Railway offers excursion tickets May 28 to June 2 good to return June 4 at fare one third. contact C G W Ry agent or F H Lord 113 Adams Street Chicago.
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Reformed Presbyterian Church Meeting of Synod
U. S
New York City
Chicago Great Western Ry
G. W. Ry
F. H. Lord
G. P
T. A
Adams St
Chicago
Freeport Model Works Ad at 51 Stephenson St
Freeport Model Works at 51 Stephenson St offers bicycle, lawn mower, gun, typewriter, and cash register repairs. They fix anything in need of repair and carry bike sundries. Model and tool work a specialty.
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Freeport Model Works
Stephenson St
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Foster
Dr. Pierce
OSA
C. B
Bidwell
The
Journal
Charles Wilbur Middlekauff
Jennings, Louisiana
Monticello
Peoria Committee
Business Men’s Club
Decatue
James Millikin
State Bank of
Danville National Bank
Havig
J. M. Moon
First Baptist Church
Minonk
Billings
Chapin
Miss Beebe
Dr. Beebe
Elizabeth
Beebe
J.S. Colemann
Jas. P. Younger
Elgin
John Graham
Rock City
Chas. J. Bentley
Beloit College
W. H. Boyle
John Effert
E. O. Dana
Marie Antell
Savanna
L. L. Munn, Jr
Leonard Stoskopf
C. W. Killen
James H. Farnum
Bert Lichtenberger
Ed Smythe
Hattie Kerlin
David Kennedy
Litner
Wm. Issenhuth
H. W. Rawley
Battle Creek
Mich
C. H. Chapman
Frankfort
Michigan
Grant Chapman
Bagley
Geo. H. Ford
Omaha
Colorado City
Colo
A. A. Thomas
Dixon
Viavi
Old
Gumbiner Brothers
Old Hub Corner
Stephenson Street
C. A. McNamara & Co
America
Madison
Illinois Central Railroad
Joseph Emmert
H. J. Swarts & Fleck’s
Wagner's
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