Governor Tanner May Postpone Gallstone Operation
Springfield April 23 Governor Tanner is reportedly comfortable and undecided about undergoing gallstone removal. Doctors say gallstone surgery is delicate but often successful, with location of stones crucial. If postponement for two to three weeks does not raise risk, he may delay the operation. he wishes to be active for the Republican state convention.
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Springfield
Als
Senn
Chicago
Pes
Taylor and Dixon
Plysichans
King
Governor Tanner
Dias
Tanner
Impossible Is Defined in Mining Law Opinion
Springfield April 23 Attorney General Akin issues an opinion on mining laws. Licensed mine managers must be employed in every mine unless it is impossible to obtain a licensed manager. Operators who substitute unlicensed personnel while offering higher salaries are not authorized, the AG says.
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Springfield
Akin
Mine Managers’ Association
Campaign Against Pest At Brbana Mis April 23
The state entomologist Forbes and his assistants report unusually successful operations against the San Jose scale over recent months. Efforts targeted districts where the scale began strongly, with some areas needing years to gauge outcomes. Hydrocyanic gas treatment covered seventeen orchards across a five mile tract. Assistant Woodworth remains hopeful of eradication despite the long battle ahead.
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Brbana
Mis
Forbes
San Jose
Woodworth
Charlston and Area Crime and Election Notes
Charleston and surrounding towns report arrests in gambling investigations with detectives Ewers and Salyer pleading guilty and appealing. School election results in Carbondale favor Benson and board members. A former Nebraska official faced charges in Charleston for passing worthless checks. Urbana hosts a speech contest with Urbana student winning honorable mention. Travelers Protective Association holds convention in Jacksonville with J Keene elected president. Canton to host next meeting.
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McLeansboro
Dibs
Daryl O N. Benson
Das A
Jacksonville
Tis
Travelers’ Protective Association
J. O.ke
Decatur
Canton
Colson Declared Not Guilty In Kentucky Murder Trial
Kentucky representative David C. Colson was acquitted of murder in the shooting at the Capital hotel lobby that killed Lt Ethelbert Scott and Luther W. Demaree and wounded Capt Bo B. Golden. The jury deliberated eighteen minutes delivering the not guilty verdict at 6 35 p m Saturday amid crowd uproar. The case stems from a feud dating to the Spanish War while both men served as Kentucky volunteers.
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Kentucky
Ethelbert Scott
Frankfort
Sox
David CG. Colson
Luther W. Demaree
Coroan
Theo
Colson
Slaw
Eiledbert le Seautt
Capital Hotel
Seoth
Luther We. Demaree
Charles Julian
Bo B. Golden
Scott
Kentucky Volunteers
Forest fires in Duluth area ease but danger lingers
Reports from the forest fire district are meagre but indicate the worst of the fires is over and burning is slowing. Thousands of dollars in damage occurred due to the dry underbrush. Rain is anxiously awaited as fires widen near Lakeside and in the Winnipeg region with about 200 men involved. only 31 known safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Lakeside
Winnipeg
Man
Union City Blacksmith Fatally Shot by Marshal and Officer
Fred Hadwick, a Union City blacksmith described as quarrelsome and frequently arrested, was shot dead by Marshal Watt and Patrolman Albert Harris after he attacked Charles Thompson and attempted to flee toward the Ohio state line. Four shots were fired, two hitting the suspect. Tradwick had long troubled local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Ind
Fred Hadwick
Marshal Watt
Charles Thompson
Albert Harris
Ohtoe State Line
Tradwick
Wages Set for Lake Carriers Opening Season
Cleveland April 23 The executive committee of the Lake Carriers association adopted a season opening wage schedule. Firemen wheelmen lookouts and seamen rise from 42.50 to 45 dollars monthly and mates on ships from 65 to 87 dollars. The rest of the schedule matches the previous year’s closing card.
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Cleveland
Lake Carriers’ Association
World Report on Taylor Extradition Demand
The World notes yesterdays OWS in New York as Governor Roosevelt is asked to deny extradition demands. Kentucky Governor Beckham indicted in Taylor case tied to Gooebel murder. Also reports on Chicago grain blockade, President McKinley trip, Paris bloodline event, an eighteen year sentence for murder, a fatal freight ride incident, and a hotel suicide in Olney.
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Taylor
New York
Kentucky
Roosevelt
Beckham
Cgooebel
Washington
MetKinley
Piarvison
Mas
Diamsen
Maanluittan Hotel
Cabbies Dream Of Autos From Berlin To Stockholm
Swedish cabbies and Copenhagen drivers review Berlin and Paris catalogs in search of motor carriages to buy. They find German autos ugly and cumbersome, Parisian models falter on sand, and turn to American manufacturers for surplus stock as horses starve and become useless.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Copenhagen
Berlin
France
Monkeys Death by Own Action Sparks Debate
A Philadelphia monkey named Gyp reportedly hanged himself after a veterinary verdict urged humane death, seen as deliberate suicide. In New Durham, Nero the Newfoundland dog laid on a train track after disgrace, drawing villagers’ sympathy as a possible self-ending act.
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State Street
Philadelphia
Gyp
New Durham
Nero
Washington Birthday Pranks Stir College Alumni News
An alumnus recalls a college one year banning Washington's Birthday as a holiday. Students draped the dining room in flags and bunting, saluted a bust with Not running, wore holiday attire, and acted out a patriotic chorus while a class impersonated Washington with placards. A professor asked a class to translate the Declaration of Independence into Latin.
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Washington
Wadies
America
Yavery
Sentfor
George Merediths Quiet Study at Box Hill England
March Ladies' Home Journal describes Merediths small self built garden study on a hill slope near Burford Bridge in Boxhill England. His unmarried daughter resides with him while his son is tied to a major London publishing house.
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George Meredith
Burford Bridge
Boxhill
England
London
March Ladies’ Home Journal
Back Pain Cure Praised by New York Resident
A. B. Farrington of Constantia New York reports years of kidney trouble with back pains. After using Foley's Kidney Cure, one bottle cured him and he praises its effectiveness to friends. Fellow witnesses H J Joogk and Wm F Jungkunz corroborate.
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A. B. Farrington
Constantia
N. Y
Foley
H. J. Joogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Ice Theft Arrest Sparks Tiny Grim Pun Civil
In a humorous courtroom exchange, the judge questions the arrest for merely taking cold. An officer confirms the suspect was nabbed for stealing ice, framing the incident as a lighthearted crime report from Chi tengo News.
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Chitengo News
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Wisconsin Writer
W. W. Mayhew of Merton Wisconsin advocates One Minute Cough Cure as a safe quick remedy. He claims it cures coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe whooping cough pneumonia and all throat and lung diseases and says early use prevents consumption. Mothers endorse it and children like it.
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W. W. Mayhew
Merton, Wis
H. J. Moogk
Boers whitewash ant heaps as cover for fire
A reader from Sterling Run Pa extols Minute Cough Cure claiming it stops coughs and cures colds faster than any other medicine. The note says it treats croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles and prevents consumption. Pleasant and harmless says H J Moogk.
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C. W. Williams
Sterling Run
H. J. Moogk
Glasgow’s Narrow Streets Contrast With Industrial Centers
Compared with other industrial centers, Glasgow’s thoroughfares appear mean and crowded. The brief observation notes the city’s streets as less expansive, reflecting older urban design and limited arterial avenues amid industrial activity.
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Glasgow
Noted Healer in Town Banner Salve Ad
A historical advertisement proclaims Banner Salve as the greatest healer of modern times for cuts wounds sores piles and all skin diseases. The claim is guaranteed by H J Moogk and W F Jungkunz in town.
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H.J. Moogk
Father Corrects Youth on Suit for Daughter
A stern parent rebukes a presumptive suitor who admits his youth and carelessness, insisting he is the daughter's father and that the match should be reconsidered. The conversation turns on social expectations and propriety as the suitor staggers through the reply.
Prothonotary Endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Claim
J I Carson of Washington Pennsylvania praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as an excellent remedy for stomach trouble claiming it digests what you eat and cannot fail to cure. A Bearded Lady quips about Kentucky having two governors while a Living Skeleton and Bearded Lady debate the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Carson
Washington, Pa
H. J. Moogh
Kentucky
Foley's Kidney Cure Praised By Ashboro Man
Thos W Carter of Ashboro North Carolina credits Foley's Kidney Cure with a total kidney recovery after suffering kidney trouble. He warns against substitutes and endorses the remedy. Also notes copper spiral amulets as protective armor and mentions the Dahomey king using similar amulets as weapons.
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Dahomey
Wisdom from Elkton on Chamberlin’s Cough Remedy
W M Terry of Elkton Ky testifies Chamberlains Cough Remedy outperforms all others. He has twelve years in the drug trade, sold hundreds of bottles, and claims it is the most satisfactory to the people. For sale by Joseph Emmert, druggist. Also notes American footwear seen as cheapest, best, and stylish with copies by English firms.
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W. M. Terry
Chamberlin
Elkton
Joseph Emmert
Cures and plans mark notes on Longfellow anniversary
A Morgantown resident cites Foley's Kidney Cure relief for backache and kidney pains after a restless night. A literary group in Boston plans to observe Longfellow's birth centennial in 1907, with Portland, Maine, also planning celebrations.
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Boston
Longfellow
Portland
What Two Cents Will Do
It will bring relief to sufferers from asthma or consumption even the worst cases. This is about what one dose of Foley's Honey and Tar costs. Isn’t it worth a trial. Take no substitute. H. J. Moogk, W. & Jungkun. The annual consumption of cotton in mills in Russia has been about 200,000 tons for several years, and the industry is growing steadily in importance there.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk, W
Jung Kun
Russia
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles Sufferer
Chauncey Clark of Georgia asserts De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cured his twenty year pile problem and heals skin diseases quickly. Warns against dangerous counterfeits. H J Moogk.
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Hl. Clark
Chauncey, Ga
de Witt
H. J. Moogk
La Grippe Coughs Linger Weeks to Months
A health note warns that La Grippe coughs persist for months and can become fatal after danger points. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as protective and reassuring. Also listed are H. J. Moogh and W. Fi. Jungkunz, plus mention of the Socialist party of Maine nominating candidates for governor, presidential electors, and two congressmen.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. FI. Jungkunz
The
Socialist Party of
Maine
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed by Grand Chancellor
Otto Korb Grand Chancellor K P Boonville Indiana says the salve soothes delicate skin and heals stubborn ulcers with certain and good results. It cures piles and skin diseases and warns not to buy an imitation by H J Moogk.
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Otto Korb
K. P
Boonville
Ind
DeWitt
H. J. Moogk
Travel Offer Through C M and St P Ry Co May Dates
Through the C M and St P Ry Co dates May 1 to May 11 offering one fare plus $2 for a round trip. Agent J B Swearr posts the limit of 21 days for travel.
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C. M
St. P. Ry. Co
J. B, Swearr
Agt
Master’s Sale Public notice in Stephenson county Illinois
Public notice of a Master's sale in Freeport Illinois under a March 1900 decree in Stephenson County Court. The sale on May 8 1900 at 10 am will auction northeasterly ten feet of lot 2 and all of lot 3 except 28 feet, plus southwesterly 50 feet of lot 2 in block 46 of Freeport. Terms require one third cash, balance in two yearly installments with 5 percent interest. purchaser may pay all or part at sale. Master in Chancery Robert Peckert to issue deeds upon court approval.
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Clicuit
Stephenson County
Maois
Marcel
Uelen Weineke
Clara Weineke
Clotilda Weineke
August E. Weineke
August Kk. Weinelke
Maria A. Blust
Edward A. Blust
George F&f. Blust
Anna Rodemeder
Fred Rodemeist
Margaret Blust
Luther Gachel
Joseph Horsley
Anna DeVry
Edward I. Clement
John Hea
I. McMahon
Freeport College of Commerce
Helen Weineke
Clatilda Woeineke
J. A. Cr
Freeort
Stephenson
Illinois
Maria A. Brnst
E. Weineke
Freeport
A. D
Robert Peckert
FH. C. Hyde
Pattison & Mitchell
J. A. Crain
C. Burchard
Train Schedule Fragments for Milwaukee Passenger Service
Arrives and departs listed trains show No 58 at 8:00 am No 38 at 1 45 pm No 6 at 4 40 pm No 53 serves Chicago Clinton Ia Dubuque and St Paul No 45 leaves Milwaukee 9 00 am No 6 connects for Cedar Rapids Kansas City Omaha Council Bluffs on westbound points Has through coaches Milwaukee to Rock Island Leaves Milwaukee 12 15 pm Baggage checked through to destination J B SWEATT AGENT
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Dodge and Lyle Express
Chicago
Freeport
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Alrivas Dubuquas
Cervenees
Dubuque
Gavos Chicago Sereeneenae
Freeporsreenee
Freeport Oenen Ee Tose
Duburque
Toieerseoeree
Bloomington
Leaaves
Freeport Neon
Ebanenerner Noees
Ornoewet Tham
Freeoport
Ereerereee
Chicago Express
Omana
Duba
Oeunnes
Wenee Au Ren P.m
Peter AO
Oe Vretersa
Freeporti Eenseene
Eaves Fraeport
Obeden
Chicagou
Rockford
Vreeport
Galena
Lund
Madison Line
Onaneneverenay
Eevee
Terereereeneeenene
Freep
Seeree
Treveec
Krosport
Treeport
Benaneeeene
Centralia
Caves
Frooportics
Eceeres
Clinton
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Cedar Rapida
Kansas City
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Rock Island
J.B. Sweatt
A. G
Fitz
Lord
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Humphreys’ Med. CO
William & John Sta
Business Directory
Stephenson County Abstracts
Oscar Tater Ttarnav
A. G. Frick
Notary
Brewster
Arkansas
Colorado
Dakota
Iowa
Kissau
Missouri
Nebraska
Inda
Bear River Valley
Utah
Alto
Thomas, Smith & Thomas
Brehanga Strest
Stata Strset
Illinoia
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D. O. Stovan
Pres
H. H. Antrim
Casgar
Saomway
V.prea
F. Dorman
Assi
Onub
State Bank
Dr. W. 8. Caldwell
D.C. Agen A
Hald
Dorman m
H. Er
A. Goddard
A Volbore
R. Garumway
John Tracy
L. M. Devore
Henry Baier
First National Bank
C. B
Brower, Pres
A, Bidwell
Casa
Knowlton Brothers
Bankers
Monument
Europe
Freeront
Hettinger
Collmann & Co Capital
CoLlMann
Ghagam
Onshiar
L. R. Jungrunz
Aab
Bohulte
Wm. Trembor
Charles KE
May
John Fosha
W. N. Cronkrite
John 8
C. O, Collmann
Second National Bank OF Freeport
Jacob Krohn
Alfred H. Wise
H. 8. Webster
M. V. B. Elson
Reuben Siegfried
Aaron Bower
Brockhausen
M. D
Frephenson Street
Dr. Dietrich
Ritchie & Lukermann
van Buren St
Court House Freeport
Evory Daser
Fon
Boll
EB. H. Plach
Emmert & Burrell's
Bhaphenann Atraet
Freaport
Illinois Central Railroad
George Dewey
Dept. of
Ilinois
Peoria
S. S. Association
Paris
Ill
Illinois Central
Tino Rowley
Law
Charleston
Saac Ewers
Ld. Salyer
Sprinefield
Ilinois Anti-Saloon League
Ganiiie
Sewers
Salyer
Tev. M. TL. Ewers
Charlston
Nebraska Legislatuve
Justles of the
Jamishbure
Dater
Washington Street
Trockport
Anna Gould
Countess de Castellane
Mauiy
Olney
Tiss
Winifred Tatterson
Jacob Botte
Noble
Shelbyville
Bne
Agaik
William W. Cate
I Freight Wrada
Pelham
St. L Louis
Tex
Man Loutuyette
Chalfant
W. H. Edgar & Son
Detroit
Enterprise
Automobiles
Thos. W. Carter
Ashboro
N. C
W. F. Jungkunz
A. R. Bass
Morgantown
H. d. Moogh
Wm. I. Jungkun
Jonn M. Wish
Stephenson St
Deyoe
Brewster House
Deyoer
Medica College
University of Michigan
United States
DR. Deyoe
Sacramento Ave
Chicago, Ill
R. R
Chicago & Northwestern
E. B. Daley
tNo
Vally
EABT
Eeport
Oloit
Great Western RY
Minneprolis
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Kanana City
Traiia
South Freeport
Chcago Limited
Bunday
Chicago Special
A. le
Forreston
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
J.B. Swert
California
Denver
St. Louis
E, Bell
Ci P
Clark Street
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