Brabrant Stirs Things Up at Wepener Victory Reported
London dispatch dated April 16 reports Native scouts say Boers in Elans laagte district withdrew beyond Biggarsberg while Brabant’s forces allegedly defeated Boers at Wepener and captured arms. Concurrent items note thrusts at Jamerberg Drift and engagements near Balfontein with unclear results.
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Brabrant
Wepener
London
Ladysmith
Elanslaagte
Biggarsberg
Wessel’s Nek
Cave Town
Brabant
Branpfort
Jamerberg
Petrus Dewet
Blomfontein
Balfontein
Naval bill and senatorial election moves in Congress
Washington April 16 Special House naval appropriation bill was taken up with effort to close general debates failing. The bill totals 61 200 000 the largest naval appropriation. Senate heard the joint resolution for electing senators by the people and referred it to the privileges and elections committee. The Michigan American Express case affirmed stamp charges on packages. Charles H Allen nominated to govern Porto Rico. Kentucky governorship cases docketed for early hearing with four hours for argument set for the 30th. Jollier Illinois three steel plants suspended operations over thousand workers affected.
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Washington
Foss
Naval Committee
Senate
House
Committee On Privileges and
Butler
N. C
American Express Company
Maynard
Michigan
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Michigan
Charles H. Allen
Massachusetts
Porto Rico
Kentucky
U. S. Supreme Court
Taylor
Beckham
Captain Dodd Drives Insurgents From Benquet Village
Mantua April 16 Special report Captain Dodd with a squadron of the Third cavalry surrounded a village in Benquet province and surprised 200 insurgents living in barracks. The enemy suffered 53 killed 44 prisoners and one American was wounded.
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Mantua
Dodd
Third Cavalry
Benquet
Resignation Accepted for Dr Hillis From Chicago Presbytery
Cuicaco April 16 Special report Mr Hillis Brooklyn requested removal from the Chicago Presbytery roll and the committee accepted his resignation with a single dissenting vote. Also Dankmart Adler architect of national reputation died at his residence from apoplexy.
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Cuicaco
Newell Dwight Hillis
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cuiiaco
Ill
Dankmart Adler
Harlem Gardens Nearby Water Tower Area
Report notes a location described as Harlem gardens south of the water tower with a mention of H. D. Converse. Details are sparse and no events or actions are specified.
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Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
H. D. Converse
I Will Reopen My Dressmaking Parlors
A brief notice states the dresser will reopen her dressmaking parlors at the corner of Walnut and Stearns Street on Monday April 23. The ad notes the business hours and invites customers to resume orders and fittings.
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Corner Walnut
Stearn’s St
Death notices and obituaries from Freeport era
Old settlers Richard Young and Richard Broad die in Freeport and Elgin areas. Broad born Germany 1838, immigrated 1850, long lived in Freeport, book seller, civic figure. Funeral at St Josephs church. Also notes on Treadwell, dairy pioneer. Young served in Civil War, funeral by Grand Army posts. Short obituary for S P M. Master, longtime Galena banker, dies at 84.
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A. F. Broad
Freeport
Bright
Benton Street
Mr. Broad
Langenhofhausen
Lippe County
Germany
America
Anna Marie Hamm
Geo. Black
Mollie Broad
Des Moines
Iowa
Chas. A. Broad
Chicago
H. Bokemeyer
Cedar Rapids
Henry Lohaver
Broad
Stephenson County
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Kalvalage
Richard Sheridan
J. A. Niedermeyer
J. McGetrie
J. Lane
Wm. Clancy
John Hewett
Joseph Weaver
William Treadwell
Elgin
Galena
Treadwell
Canada
Rockford
Fulton
Mississippi
Young
Richard Young
New York City
Co. G
13Th
Illinois Volunteers
Grand Army
Lena Life and Local Happenings in April News
Mrs R E Weeks and Miss Emma Das visit relatives before moving to Quincy. H H Windecker sells personal effects at Breen Co’s with Bowker as auctioneer and plans a Galena office for magnetic healing. A A Krape and Dr J C Kauffman travel to Sterling for Rev E Brown funeral, a noted Lutheran church leader and Carthage College director. Six Amity Lutheran new members welcomed on Easter. Predictions say No License ticket may win in tomorrow’s town election.
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Lena
R. E. Weeks
Emma Das
Quincy
H. H. Windecker
Breen & Co
W. EK. Bowker
Windecker
Galena
A. A. Krape
J. C. Kauffman
Sterling
E. Brown
St. John’s
City
Brown
Ilinois
Carthage College
Georgia Leamon
Rockford
Kt. B. Leamon
Amity Lutheran Church
Henry Lapp
R. M. White
W.C. Hoffman
Warren
To Cure Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old brisk advertising note touts a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims a refund if not effective and features E. W. Grove signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Chicago Parks Lawn Seed Announcement
WM. F. Jungkunz, Druggist, advertises a permanent lawn mixture free of foul seeds and weeds. Also offers white clover and Kentucky blue grass seed for sale to customers in Chicago.
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Chicago
WM. F.jungkunz
Grass Seed Sale at H. J. Porter’s
Kentucky blue grass seed offered at 20 cents per pound at H. J. Porter’s store located at 12 Exchange Street. Sale runs for a short time, with emphasis on the low price and available quantity.
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H. J. Porter's
Exchange St
Home Druggist's Guarantee for E Z Cold Cure
An ad proclaims Dr. Hoag's E Z Cold Cure can cure a cold in a day if started early, claiming it prevents grippe pneumonia and other dangers. Pack of 25 tablets priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not as represented. Chamberlin, Chas. F, Johnson.
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Hoag
Chamberlin
Chas. F, Johnson
Carpet cleaning and rug orders by A M Hoover
Have your carpets cleaned and your rugs ordered by A M Hoover. All orders receive prompt attention. Telephone 308.
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A.M. Hoover
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Exchange Bt
Browaterhollas
W. M. Sanford
Grand Opera House
A. C. Knorr
James A. Herne
Hollister & Farghor
Kirke LaShelle
Fred Hamlin
Hollister & Fargher
Maguelo Fama Civil
Kent
Marine
Yonra
John Reising
Aurora
Gen
Atkins
Emmert & Burrell
WM. F. Jungkunz
H.j.mo
Wanner
Jollier, Ill
American Steel and Wire Company
Madison Medicine Co
Joseph Emmert
Heaney
Jotryal
Frepa Saira
Richard B. Young
John W. Wittenmeyer, Jr
Red Oak
Stephens
McMaster
S. P
Galena National Bank
C. S. Barrett
Bengston
Freeport, Ill
Oak Street
East Front
John Coates
Knowlton
Knowton Bros
H. C. .Burchard
Pana Cub
Harden & Tice Distributors
Schelling & Douglas
Chicago Street
Stephenson St
NCN
Irdete Bros
Oxford
Willner
Cash Clothing House
Ladies’ Home Journal
C.H. Little & Co
Fargher
Sestlidene Strat
Wm. Walton
India
Stephenson
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