Freeport Upcoming Events June June 22 July 4
Entertainments and Meetings of Interest to the People of Freeport list events from June 12 to July 4 including the Sophomore high school annual debate June 12 a St Ann society bazaar June 12 Eastern Star anniversary June 12 Woodmen memorial exercises June 17 high school commencements June 20 Eminent Ladies picnic Sciota Bills June 22 high school graduating exercises July 4 schooling tournament under the auspices of the DuPont Gan club.
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Freeport
St. Ann's Society
St. Pius Hall
Sciota Bills
DuPont Gan Club
Political announcements for Circuit Clerk renomination in Stephenson County
A collection of 1900 era notices where several individuals including H W Bolender W H Crotz er W E Boyington A H Wieman announce candidacy for the Circuit Clerk position in Stephenson County. They request Republican county convention renomination and pledge diligence in office. Locations mentioned include Lona German Valley and the notices date in March and April of 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Bolender
Stephenson County
H, Crotzer
Lona, Ill
Republican County Convention
W. E. Boyington
A. H. Wieman
German Valley, Ill
Coroner Candidates Named for Stephenson County
The coroner’s office in Stephenson County is set for a Republican county convention decision between Dr. W. S. Peck of Cedarville and Dr. C. P. Leitzell, with Leitzell also tied to Cedarville.
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Stephenson County
Republican County Convention
W. 8. Peck
C. P. Leitzell
Cedarville
Coroner L M Currier Seeks Reelection Nomination
Four years after first nomination by Stephenson County Republicans Currier announces his candidacy for re nomination. He thanks the party for past support and requests all friends and the entire party to back him at the upcoming primaries.
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Republican Party
Stephenson County
L. M.currier
Stephenson County Candidate Announces Run for States Attorney
L. H. Burrell declares candidacy for Stephenson County States Attorney pending GOP convention decision.
Emmaus asylum plans new buildings near St Charles
Rev G Niebuhr tours St Louis area to fund a farm expansion for Emmaus asylum for epileptics and feeble minded at Marthasville. A 110 acre site near St Charles will become a colony for epileptics once funds are raised. Donations are urged to Rev Niebuhr or Rev Sturm.
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Rev. G. Niebuhr
Emmaus Asylum
Marthasville
St. Charles
St. Louis
Friends of Emmaus
Soldiers and Sailors Reunion in Nora on June 14
The Jo Daviess county soldiers and sailors reunion will be at Nora on Thursday June 14. A 10 a.m. parade features Stockton brass band and drum corps. Rev. G H Putnam delivers welcome, Dr A F Bucknam of Warren responds, Col H W Bolton of Madison gives annual address. Short speeches by R R Hitt and Gen S D Atkins, with a campfire in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Daviess County
Nora
Stockton
G. H. Putnam
A. F. Bucknam
Warren
Col. H. W. Bolton
Madison
R. R. Hitt
Rinaldo Lodge Elects Officers for Term
Rinaldo Lodge No. 98 Knights of Pythias elected officers last evening for the ensuing term. Captn. Cmdr John Hinderks, Vice Commander William Ascher, Prelate Louis Hughs, Master at Arms H. H. Hineline, I, G.I. Cohn, O. G Eli Ottinger, Representative Dr. ih. H. Place.
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Rinaldo Lodge
Rinaldo Lodge No. 98
Knights of Pythias
Cc. C
John Hinderks
Vv. C
Ascher
Louis Hughs
H. H. Hineline
G.I. Cohn
Funeral of Wm J Molter Held at Trinity Church
The funeral of the late Wm J Molter was held this afternoon at 8 o'clock from the residence of Charles Linder on Benton street and at 2 30 from Trinity church. A large attendance of sorrowing relatives and friends filled the services conducted by Rev John Divan with George Schaub serving as funeral director.
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Wm. J. Molter
Charles Linder
Benton Street
Trinity Church
John Divan
George Schaub
Freeport Court of Honor Members Attend Rockford Gathering
A number of Freeport Court of Honor members traveled to Rockford this afternoon to participate in an important order gathering to be held there this evening.
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Freeport Court of Honor
Rockford
Order
Examinations Set For County Pupils This Week
Final examinations of pupils from the ungraded schools of the county will be held by County Superintendent Burton at the courthouse on Thursday and Friday of this week.
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Burton
Court House
Sunday School Picnic at Embury Church
The Embury church announces its Sunday school annual picnic to be held on the last Wednesday in June.
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Embury
Good Offer to Keep Stover Plant in Freeport
The Stover Manufacturing Company may relocate unless Freeport citizens invest in a new stock issue. Local business leaders propose residents take 100000 of 250000 new stock, yielding 5 percent dividends and a 5 percent annual redemption, effectively a loan. The plan aims to keep the plant, valued at about 300000, after years of profitable operation.
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Stover Manufacturing Company
Freeport
Stover
Stover Company
East Freeport
Waukegan
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Clearer Skin
A Beauty claim notes unsightly pimples eczema tetter erysipelas salt rheum and similar eruptions. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised to cure skin eruptions as well as cuts bruises burns boils felons ulcers and severe piles. Priced at 25 cents a box with a cure guaranteed, sold by Jos Emmert druggist.
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Bucklen
Jos
Emmert
Guardianships and Estates in County Court Under the Dome
Under the Big Dome, in the county court, guardianship of Jasper Waite bond approved and recorded. estates of Jacob Sherk Henry S Barber Henry J Termohlen Eliza Best Mrs N A Thomas Thos Branigan etc. reports, inventories, relinquishments, bonds, and letters issued or filed as ordered.
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Jasper Waite
Waite
Jacob Sherk
Henry S. Barber
Henry J. Termohlen
Eliza Best
A Growing Order of Globe Garrison Moves to Dickeyville
The working team of John A Rawlins garrison Knights of the Globe with Edward Grimm John Norton Harry Eckstine John F Jewell and James Gringer plus Dr Schadel of Freeport will go to Dickeyville Wisconsin next Saturday evening to assist in organizing a Globe garrison with many charter members. The mutual and social order is enjoying healthy growth according to the Galena Gazette.
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John A. Rawlins
Knights of the Globe
Edward Grimm
John Norton
Harry Eckstine
John F. Jewell
James Gringer
Dr. Schadel
Freeport
Dickeyville
Wis
Globe
Galena Gazette
Y. P. A. Salem Church Elects Officers
Last evening the Y. P. A. of Salem church held their election. Result: President S. C. Nauman. Vice president Chas Lentz. Recording secretary Mrs Nettie Rubendall. Corresponding secretary Miss Carrie Plager. Treasurer Ed Plager. Organist Miss Lillie Molter. Ushers Ed Plager and Albert Molter.
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Salem Church
S. C. Nauman
Chas. Lentz
Fair directors to finalize premium list meeting
The fair directors will hold a meeting at the courthouse Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock to revise the premium list. Those with suggestions should hand them to W. H. Foll at the county clerk's office in the courthouse.
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Court House
W. H. Foll
Letter reports Rev C C Snyder very low in hospital
Gen John C Smith sent a note to Hon L L Munn recounting a visit yesterday to Rev C C Snyder in the hospital. Smith says Snyder is very low and fears he may not recover.
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Rev. Snyder
L. L. Munn
John C. Smith
C.C. Snyder
Gen. Smith
Meeting of Young Men's Union at Loveland Home
A meeting of the Young Men's Union of the Lutheran church is set for this evening at the home of G. R. Loveland on Douglas Avenue. All members are requested to attend.
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Young Men’s Union
Young Men’ S Union
The
Lutheran Church
G. R. Loveland
Douglas Avenue
Mrs Baker Injured In Fall Resulting Arm Break
Mrs John Baker, widow of a man who died recently, fell last night and broke her arm. Dr Fair attended and set the fracture.
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John Baker
Fair
New Badge Set for Dupont Gun Club Members
A new membership badge has been unveiled for the Dupont Gun Club. The first shoot under the badge will occur tomorrow afternoon, inviting members to compete and demonstrate their skills.
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Dupont Gun Club
Meeting of business men at city hall on picnic plans
This evening a gathering of local business men will meet at city hall to discuss plans for the annual picnic. The meeting aims to outline committee roles, activities, and arrangements for the community event.
Burglar steals rugs from Bogar porch on Upper Stephenson
A fragment reports two handsome rugs were stolen from the Bogar residence porch on Upper Stephenson street last night. A nearby line about leaving for the mother and Rocky Mountain Tea is included as a stray note in the OCR. The text names Jos Emmert as a possible signer.
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Bogar
Upper Stephenson Street
John
Jos, Emmert
Grain-O praised by Baron family in Washington DC ad
Surviving members of the Baron family express thanks for support during bereavement. Genessee Pure Food Co. of Leroy NY carries an endorsement from C F Myers praising Grain-O as superior solid grain beverage for health. Also a small classified note advertises chiropody and manicure services at Pennsylvania house cottage with coin bunion treatment.
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Baron
Washington, D. C
Genessee Pure Food Co
Leroy, N.Y
C.F. Myers
Robinson Manufacturing Co Special Stockholders Meeting
A special meeting of the stockholders of Robinson Manufacturing Company will be held at the company's Freeport office in Illinois on July 2, 1900 at 4 o'clock p.m. to vote on increasing the capital stock. Dated Freeport Illinois June 1 1900. Directors J L Rowinson Peter Bixcer Wo Koenta.
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Robinson Manufacturing Co
Robinson Manufacturing Company
Freeport
Winois
Ilinois
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Claims Quick Health Cure
Mrs. Kezta Westbrook of Cheboygan Michigan endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla. The ad warns against delay in health matters and promises miraculous results by cleansing the blood. Sores on the leg were cured after use, with walking aid previously required.
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Hood
Kezta Westbrook
Cheboygan, Mich
Aee
Mary Hanford Ford Lectures On Color At YMCA
A large audience of ladies gathered at the YMCA auditorium yesterday to hear Mrs. Mary Hanford Ford of Chicago speak on Color. The refined speaker captivated listeners with insights on great paintings and the subject’s appeal, delivering an hour long talk. Tonight she returns to present the Holy Grail topic under Grace Episcopal Church Woman's Guild, following a reception at Mrs. R. W. Burton's home.
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Mary Hanford Ford
Chicago
Ford
Woman’s Guild of
Grace Episcopal Church
Electric Bitters touted as cure for scrofula in Washita tale
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering with terrible sores on head and face. The note claims the remedy purifies blood and aids liver kidneys and bowels, improving digestion and strength. Priced at 50 cents, sold by Joseph Emmert.
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D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
Joseph Emmert
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Orla
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Matt
Redlinger
S. Galena Ave
Sweet & Hea’s
Galena Street
Blust Building
L. H. Burrell
Court of Honor
Peter Sweeney
Michael Swartz
Geo. W. Loveland
Charlotte Loveland
George R. Loveland
C. L. Mease
Northern II
Agricultural Association
Baier & Qohlendorf
Henney Buggy Company
John Gitz, Sr
Daniel Gable
Edward C. Karcher
Henry Scheffner
Board of Review
H. Poffenberger
Alfred B. Cross
Business Men’s Meeting
Rug Thieves
Journal
Stockholders’ Meeting
J. L. Rowinson
Peter Bixcer
Wo. Koenta
Brown & Dollmeyer
Stephenson Street
Stats Bank
Hermsmeier
Swarts & Fleck, Courttiers
J, Schwarz & Sons
J. Schwarz & Sons
Sherwin
Williams Paints
S. Hermsmeier & Son
Galena ST
Telephone
Maynard
Mattings
And
Capes
Cheviot Eaton
Eaton
Nieman Bros
Star Clothing Co
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