Sherman to Speak at Sterling Oct 2 Rally
In Stephenson County Republicans plan a major rally as James S. Sherman and Congressman Nicholas Longworth head to Sterling on October 2. Frank C. Lowden has three Stephenson dates with stops in Freeport Pearl City and Lena, as Jo Daviess County readies first voters club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Sherman
Sterling
Sherman
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Mlinois
A. B. Lewis
Whiteside County
Republican Central Committee
Frank C. Lowden
National Executive Committee
Lowden
Stephenson County
Frank O. Lowden
Freeport
Pearl City
Lena
Jo Daviess County
W. T. Hodson
Galena
Apple River
Col. Lowden
Warren
Elizabeth
Freeport Merchants Deny Blocking Chicago Travel
A circulated tale claimed Freeport Business Men's Association pressed Illinois Central to bar transportation for employees and families to Chicago for trading. Superintendent Dalley of Illinois Central and O R C Secretary M H Allen separately denied any association backing such action, expressing goodwill toward Freeport merchants and regret over the confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Business Men’s Association
Illinois Central
Chicago
Wagner
Business Men's Association
Clinois Central
Supt. Dalley
A. F. Wagner
Freeport Business Men's Association
Business Men’s Association
Freeport
M. H. Allen
Stockton Horse Stolen In Saturday Night Theft
The Stockton sheriff's office received a Sunday message reporting a horse stolen from Stockton streets on Saturday night. The coal black horse has a parted mane hanging on both sides of the neck and a scar below a knee. The heavy red gear is trimmed in a lighter color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
Stockton
Ladies of the G A R Meet Wednesday Afternoon
The Cubs defeated Vinegar Hill 10 innings 9 to 10 with home runs by Duglas Grant eight and Robert Grant one. Batteries Cubs Miller and Lipsie versus Vinegar Hills Yordy and Wifenbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Vinegar Hill
Duglas Grant
Robert Grant
Miller and Lipsie
Vinnegar Hills
Yordy and Wifenbaugh
Well Known Milwaukee Businessman Dies in Milwaukee
Robert J. Wallace aged forty seven a well known Milwaukee business man and former three year president of the Wholesale Saddlery association of the United States died in this city from Brights disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Robert J. Wallace
Wholesale Saddlery Association of the
United States
Bright
Disparate Global News From 1900 Era Highlights
A scattered roundup notes the Allegheny River running lower than in fifty years, Saratoga county forest fires described as most disastrous in memory, Havana yellow fever declared eradicated, Janes Hrvee British ambassador back in U S, Mulrooney Manufacturing plant损 destroyed in Mort Dodge, Kansas with $125000 loss. Georgia adjourns extra session ending non-Vice lease by March 31, 1900. Rev Gottlieb Andrew to wed for thousandth time next Wednesday. U S farm outputs show gains above 3000000 in value across region. President closes Sunday in Oyster Bay and departs for Washington. Russia reiterates loyalty to Moroccan accord after Spanish note. Lisbon newspapers anticipate English princess engagement with King Charles A Weber dead at 64 in Brooklyn. Willian Valentine dies at 85 after Peru years. Eight Melitopol police sent to six years for beating a prisoner to death. Bishop Cananichae of Cashind near Detroit gravely ill after cathedral exposure.
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Allegheny
City
Pin
Olean
N. Y
Saratoga County
New York
Havana
Janes Hrvee
Great Britain
United States
Mulrooney Manufacturing Company
Mort Dodge
Kla
Georgia General Assembly
Gottlieb Andrew
German Reformed Church
Jersey City
Oyster Bay
Washington
Morocco
Nhewstaners
Lisbon
Irenernd
Charles A. Weber
United States Army
Brooklyn
Willitan Valentine
Peru
Toltun
Melitopol
Russia
Cananichae
Church of Cashind
Menitreal
Annual Plow Match Keeps Title Inside Family
Springfield rioter on trial and mob spirit shown as Cyrus Stark loses the title after six years to brother Alvin Stark at Wheatland Northern Illinois. The contest drew 8 000 to 19 000 farmers from Joliet Aurora Elgin and nearby counties. spectators praised Alvin's flawless plowing over an acre, while a dinner tent fed thousands with fried chicken bread pies and dairy butter. A novelty was the six plow steam teams turning furrows rapidly, signaling steam plows may become common soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cyrrig Stark
Wheatland
Alvin
Stark Brothers
Wiliam Air
Cyrus Stirk
Farmweather
Advin Stark
Aaron Tlafenrechter
Wheathind
Wil County
Patterson
Joliet
Aurora
Elgin
Trinois
Ifvo Ciant
No Mob Law In Court At Springfield Trial
Springfield Mich Sept 21 A courtroom demonstration by spectators led Judge Creighton to warn that no mob rule would be tolerated during the trial of Abraham Raymer alleged mob leader in the August 15 disturbance that disgraced Springfield and the state Assistant State's Attorney Wines said Raymer helped form the mob shouted Follow the flag and that Donhegan was lynched The defense argues the state may not prove Raymer cut Bonnegas throat or helped string him up but said he was a leader During the defense attorney Redimeyer's remarks the demonstration occurred and the judge ordered order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Tiudge Creighton
Abraham Raymer
Springfeld
Wines
Raymer
Donhegan
Bon Negas
Attormey Redimeyer
Judes Creighton
Ord
Demented Woman Ends Life in Peoria Temple Fall
Mrs. Anna Roth sister of Charles Bartson president of the Peoria Three-T Baseball Rule died after leaping from a doctor's office in the third floor of the Mason Temple in Peoria. The act was instant with her head crushed and her tongue severed, picked up by a bystander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Anna Roth
Charles Bartson
Ma- Sonte
Dreath
Bryan reception prepared for Willis Bryan at Rock Island expo
Arrangements completed for the reception of Willis Jenninees Bryan, Democratic candidate for president, who will speak on Sept 2 at the Rock Island exposition. Bryan will travel to the event from Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Jock Talaid
Willis Jenninees Bryan
Mitchel
S. DD
Doe dames Sentenced to Die in Springtehl TL
James and Clergy A Ballard were convicted of murder and sentenced by Judge Creighton to a death penalty. James showed emotion as the verdict was pronounced, with witnesses noting his reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe Dames
Toe James
Clergy A. Ballard
Jade Creighton
James Manifested HoeHoten
City Council Tonight Meeting in Semi Monthly Session
City council holds a semi monthly session tonight with Mayor Dittmar noting no items of special interest to consider. The meeting aims to review routine matters and public business as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dittmar
Dismissed Trickett Case in Wyandotte County
Charges against C W Trickett special assistant attorney general of Kansas for accepting unearned fees in a liquor case were dismissed by Judge Moore. Attorney General J S Jackson filed motions to dismiss the prosecution and to question the authority of opposing attorneys while noting Trickett would remain in office. The case involved a witness Hurlburt and alleged payments to Hale and Cookskey amid a broader inquiry into the actions of Taggart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
C. W. Trickett
Kansas
Moore
Wyandotte
Fred S. Jackson
Topeka
J. S. Jackson
Wyandotte County
Justice Court
Trickett
Jackson
Cookskey
Hale
Hurlburt
Taggart
Mr. Jackson
Winders Bernan Tie The Knot In Saint Marys
In social circles a pleasant and interesting nuptial was solemnized Saturday evening at St Marys Catholic church. Henry Winders and Annie Bernan, well known citizens, were joined in matrimony by Rev Thomas F Leydon. The newlyweds earn the best wishes of many friends. The groom works as a tinner at Carter Bros hardware and is praised for marrying such an estimable life partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Henry Winders
Annie Bernan
Thomas F. Leydon
St. Mary’s Church
Social Notes Ladies Day At Germania Hall
Tomorrow brings a ladies day at Germania Hall with a social gathering and events planned for attendees. Local residents are invited to join in the activities and details are to be announced at the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Hall
Cottage Prayer Meetings Ahead of Gray Services
Cottage prayer meetings have been arranged for Wednesday evenings in anticipation of Dr. James M. Gray’s visit and next week’s services at the First Presbyterian Church. Locations include 447 Stephenson street with Rev. FH ML Moore, 341 Stephenson street with Rev. H M Markley, Lincoln avenue with A I Parsons, 85 North Gaiena avenue with R C Smedley, and 136 Carroll street with a leader to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Gray
First Presbyterian Church
W. O. Wright
Stephenson Street
FH. Ll. Moore
H. B. Zartman
H. M. Markley
Miss Malinda Wentz
Lincoln Avenue
A. I. Parsons
B. A. Arnold
North Gaiena Avenue
R. C. Smedley
H. B. Rohrer
Carroll Street
Market Report Sees Mixed Closing on Grains and Cattle
Today’s market report from Chicago notes closing quotes for Dec wheat at 101 1/4 to 101 1/2, Dec corn 64 3/4, Dec oats 48 1/4, Jan pork 16.98 to 17.01, Jan lard 9.92, Jan ribs 8.87. Union stockyards quotables show cattle 21 000 head steady to higher, breeves 8.65 to 7.69, stockers feeders 2.60 to 4.35, hogs 22 000 head steady to mixed 6.60 to 7.40, sheep 3 000 head steady 2.25 to 4.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Licensed to Marry Bruce Stewart Winslow 26
Bruce Stewart and Josephine McKibben wed in Winslow with 26 and 22 listed ages. Harry Winders and Anne Bernan from Freeport and Poe ey appear as parties or witnesses in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Stewart
Winslow
Josephine McKibben
Warren
Harry Winders
Freeport
Anne Bernan
Same
Poe Ey
Patrons urged to notify office of missed newspaper delivery
Readers missing their paper are asked to inform the office of the lapse. The notice requests prompt notification to correct delivery and ensure timely service.
The Farmer's Wife and the Stomach Churn Cure
The ad argues that a foul stomach taints blood and body, claiming Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery purifies the stomach and cures skin diseases and digestive ailments. It touts testimonials from medical authorities and invites readers to mail for a free booklet detailing ingredients and expert opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Coming events of the Lexington social season planned
Prof. Fred R. E. Dawson hosts social dances in Lexington on Sept 1 18 and 25. Joe Fifer opens a dancing school Sept 22. Dr Janes H. Gray lectures and Bible studies at Mirst Presbyterian church Sept 87 Oct 4. Freeport Moon association annual meeting Sept 21. Other events include performances by Beasy Co Wolf Robertson Comus The Angel and the Ox Brown Lyman Mwins January Jimkings Munaan Hearts through October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. E. Dawson
Lexington Ball
Joe Fifer
Janes H. Gray
Mirst Presbyterian Church
Freeport Business Moon, Association
Beasy Co
the “Wolf
Donald Robertson
Comus
Brown
Lyman Mwins
Nti
Janey Jimkings
Zist—Munnan
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F. A. Read
Wm. A. Rogers
C. W. Harden
Stephenson Streight
Walton
Win Walton Neph Clothing Department
PRESI
DENT
White
Side County
Congress
Fran O. Lowden
First Voters’ Club
First Voters
Minois
Deneen
State Board of Agriculture
Adlai
Stevenson
Hamilton Club
Hamilton Club Banquet. Governor Deneen
Grand Pacific Hotel
Madison
Bend
St. Clair
Monroe
Logan County
Cook County
Downstate
Roy O. West
Cullom
Mer
Vermilion
Champaign
Republican National
Ginger
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Crane
Frank H. Slitchcock
W. HH. Taft
Orchestra Hall
S. Mitch
Railway Men's
Taft Club
Lake Front
Mr. Taft
George Ade
Brook
Ind
Chicago and Eastern Illinois
la Salle Street
Hughes
West
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
trans-Mississippi
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kan- Srs
G. A. R. Hall
von City
Miss
Charles Jones
Eden Station
Jones
Oultine
Alvin Stark
Thehrswork
Creighton
Winders-Bernan
Wearnicke
Antwerp
Staver
Benton Street
Benton Streut
W.J. Young & Co
Opp
Grand Opera House
Catlor
Clligé Lower Ee
Ust Buon
Ideodéewl
Walseys Byrd
Vance
Tom Finnigan
Bill Travers
Edw
Allington
Freeport, Ill
Phonographs Records
Needles
the Cable Co. Pianos
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp
Hickman
Bessey
the Best Stock Co
Kentucky
Freeport Hardware Co
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