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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1900

Page

8

Politician Announces Candidacy for Stephenson Circuit Clerk

A series of announcements from Republicans in Stephenson County declare candidacy for the office of Circuit Clerk, subject to the Republican County Convention. Names include H. W. Bolender Lena W. Crozter and W. Ek Boyington J. A. Wieman German Valley.

Thaveby Saveelf Rhigphenson County Crotzer Lena, Ill Republican County Convention Boyington Stephenson County A. H. Wieman German Valley

Stephenson County Coroner Candidates Seek Nomination

Dr C P Leitzell of Cedarville and L M Currier announce bids for coroner. Currier seeks renomination after four years, subject to Stephenson County Republican convention decisions, urging party support at the primaries. Eck endorsed by statement of candidacy for coroner.

Stephenson County W. Eck Stephenson C. P. Leitzell Cedarville Republican Party L. M. Currier

Young man passes navy exam and heads to training

Rupert H GruEMMER from Freeport reports he, with eighteen others, completed U S Navy examinations. They depart June 6 for Philadelphia to join a training vessel for six months, and he asks the Freeport Dainty Journal to publish the news of his success.

Chtcano Freeport U.S. Navy Philadelphia Penn Rupert H Gruemmer

Freeport Bowls Past West Freeport in Club Match

The Freeport team won two of three games against West Freeport at Freeport club alleys with substitutes J L Robinson for Addison Bidwell and Will Ford for H J Porter. Hi Smith topped scoring in game one at 229 while Ed Bengston earned a 530 pin total and Will Ford 629 with 176 average. A third game may be played as a club supper event. the score detailed below.

Freeport West Freeport J. L. Robinson Addison Bidwell Will Ford H. J. Porter Hi Smith

Pleasing Recital by Piano Students Club at Merrifield Home

The Piano Students' club presented their closing season recital at Miss Ethel Merrifield's home under Prof. Aronson's guidance. The program featured works by Grieg, Rubenstein, Hollaender, Schumann, Paderewski and others, with solos by Nelda Nolting, Corinne Hoffman, Nana Lyons, and Misses Mor Beaumont, Speth, and Merrifield among the performers, who showed notable progress and individuality.

Ethel Merrifield Aronson Seeeeggee Ana Seenngas Delacour T Grieg Poome Erotique Seesreesee Daneniengteabbsegers Louise Mor Beaumont Kulak Behnett Adibpas Camso Schumann N Marcel The Dwarfs Floreotz Ehrich Mae Hoffman

Death of Joe McGilligan at Elgin Asylum

Joe McGilligan aged about 22 son of W K McGilligan of Ricott died at the Elgin asylum this morning from pneumonia. A bright promising young man and valued employee of the institution he was educated at Freeport high school and highly regarded by Superintendent Dr Whitman.

Joe McGilligan W. K. McGilligan Ricott Elgin Asylum Joe Whitman Freeport High School

Warren Couple Wed in Daviess County Permit

Edward Turner and Ella Foley, both of Warren, applied for a marriage permit in Daviess County yesterday. They asked County Clerk Norton if the marriage paper had validity elsewhere but learned it only applies in this county. The groom is 88 and the bride is 87 as they plan to seek a minister.

Warren Edward Turner Ella Foley Daviess County Norton Rockford Republic

Dance and Card Party at St Marys Hall Tonight

The Lady Foresters invite attendance at a dance and card party this evening in St Marys hall admission 25 cents with ice cream and cake available for 10 cents.

Lady Foresters St. Mary’s Hall

Funeral of Mrs Levi Robey At Waddams Township

A goodly number of Freeporters attended the funeral this morning in Waddams township for the late Mrs Levi Robey. The service drew many local residents and family members as they paid respects to Mrs Robey.

Waddams Township Levi Robey

Funeral of Conrad Kuhlmeier Held on Lemon Street

The funeral of the late Conrad Kuhlmeier was held this morning from the family residence on Lemon street with Rev. F. Holke officiating.

C. Kuhlimeier Conrad Kuhlmeier Lemon Street Rev F. Holke

Burton Figeley Becomes Stenographer for Illinois Central

Burton Figeley has accepted a position as stenographer for Freight Agent Hyde of the Illinois Central and will begin duties on June 6.

Burton Figeley Hyde Ilinois Central

Street car conductors named for operating season

The open street cars are in operation today with conductors appointed for the season in charge. The street car conductors are John Lorenz, Dick Johnson, Grant Deishar and Nat Boyington.

John Lorenz Dick Johnson Grant Deishar Nat Boyington

Friday Night Cinch Club Picnic at Sheetz Residence

Members of the Friday Night Cinch club will hold a picnic this afternoon and evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Sheetz.

Geo. M. Sheetz

A Fast Bicycle Rider’s Pain Relief Salve Ad

A Cyclist's companion Bucklen's Amica Salve heals injuries fast. It cures cuts sprains chafing and sore skin, hands lips burns ulcers and piles. Cure guaranteed and priced at 50 cents. Sold by Jos Emmert, druggist.

Bucklen Amica Jos Emmert

Embury Epworth League Meeting Delivers Splendid Program

Attendees filled the room for last evening’s Embury Epworth League gathering. The program featured singing and prayer, a Bible verse drill, a biographical sketch of Miss Havergal, select readings, solos by Anna Fargher and Miss Alice Daniels, quotations during roll call, and concluding songs including Entire Consecration.

Embury Epworth League R.W. Jones Miss Havergal Anna Fargher Alice Daniels Elmer Thayer

Grand Opera House Show Delights Warm Evening Crowd

A large audience enjoyed a compelling performance at the Grand Opera House last night. The play offered a engaging mix of pathos and comedy with several exciting moments. Strong singing by the Alabama quartette and a standout turn by Miss Clyde Rogers as Aunt Dinah impressed, while Miss Dauncourt, Mr. Compston, and Mr. Wight carried their roles with vigor.

Grand Opera House Alabama Quartette Clyde Rogers Dinah

The Sick List Item Stirs Local Concern

The community notes John M. Dutsebler on the sick list. No further details are provided, leaving residents awaiting updates on his health and status.

John M. Dutsebler

Picnic Outing At South Freeport Park

A. C. Knorr acted as chapron for about twenty young men in an afternoon picnic at South Freeport park.

A. C. Knorr South Freeport Park

New Discovery Cures Coughs and Lung Troubles

Witness from Dixie Ky testifies that nightly coughing ceased after using Dr King s New Discovery which he says has served his family for four years. It is praised as a remedy for coughs colds throat chest and lung troubles and claims to prevent and cure consumption. Price 60c and 1.00 with guaranteed bottles and free trial at Jos Emmert s Drug Store.

T. L. Martin Dixie Dr. King Jos. Emmert’s

Memorial address delivered at Winslow by L H Burrell

Attorney L H Burrell spoke at Winslow today giving a memorial address. The ad notes the Julia Marlow oxford low shoe for comfort and invites ladies to Winslow's to try them.

Winslow L. H Burrell Julia Marlow Oxfords Winslow’s

Estate and guardianship notices under the big dome

Reports and actions on estates of Patow O'Brien Bode Bastian Stass Russom Snyder and others. Guardianship filings, inventories, reports approved, letters issued, tax matters, and dissolving conservatorships. Claims allowed including J A Poling five dollars and twenty five cents. Hearing date noted for Julia Watson estate. Date indicates probate proceedings and recording orders.

Christian Patow Caroline Patow Wm.a.kerr Webb Jas. O’brien Cornelius Bode Michael Bastian Tatate of Jos Hoffman J. A. Poling Daniel J. Tittle Wm. Stass August Russom Gottlieb Russom A. L. Snyder Julia Watson Wm. Staas Jas O’brien

Remarkable Cure By Electric Bitters For Stomach Ailments

Mrs I B Hunt of Lime Bridge Wis faced a life threatening condition after gall stones caused jaundice and stomach trouble. A doctor warned only one chance remained for life but Electric Bitters restored her health completely. The remedy treats stomach liver and kidney issues including dyspepsia and loss of appetite. Sold by Jos Emmert druggist for 50 cents with guarantee.

I. B. Hunt Lime Bridge Wis Jos Emmert

Obituary of Alfred B Cross a Solon native in Illinois

Alfred B Cross born July 28 1822 in Solon township Courtland county New York died May 24 1900 at his Davis Illinois home aged 77 years 9 months and 27 days He settled in Laona Illinois in 1850 became a successful farmer later in life moved to lumber business in Davis He served in Co G 158 Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War He married twice first to Zilpha Adams bearing five sons and one daughter second to Kittie Lauck bearing three sons and one daughter Surviving from the last union are his mother and daughter He was active in education politics and business revered for his character and morals He valued temperance and church life though not a church member He quoted scripture and urged virtue and public integrity in civic life

Alfred B. Cross Solon Township Courtland County N. Y Davis Laona Township Winnebago County Illinois Co. G Illinois Volunteers Zilpha Adams Kittie Lauck

Keeping Hearts Pure Through Faith and Trust in God

A devotional exhortation on guarding the heart with purity and charity. It links love to faith, warns that distrust blocks grace, and urges placing life in God’s hands to gain eternal rewards and secure the salvation promised by scripture. It ends with a call to entrust loved ones to divine care.

Holy Angels

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Case in Freeport

A Freeport endorsement urges readers to judge for themselves and presents Chas Weiss of 424 South Galena Avenue a painter who credits Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from kidney trouble and back pain after using them as directed. Pills priced 40 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. sole U S agents. Madison Medicine Rocky Mountain Tea 35 cents at Joseph Emmert.

Freeport Freeport Indorsement Chas. Weiss South Galena Avenue Painter Dean Jos. Emmett Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Bargain groceries list includes flour butter pears and corn

A list of grocery prices shows Favorite flour at 75 cents a sack. Buttering sold in 2 pound bricks. Bartlett pears in heavy sugar syrup offered in 3 pound cans for 12 1/2 cents. White Star flour advertised at 85 cents per sack. Gallon cans of apples priced at 25 cents.

Valenciennes Lace Prices and Varied Edgings List

A catalog of Valenciennes lace edges insertions and nets with numerous price points. Includes lace all overs Guipure Irish point effects and white lawn tuckings with lac and embroidery, plus mousseline de soie in several colors at discounted yard prices.

Valenciennes Medhlin Mousseline de Soies

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