Boers and English Resting as War Reports Flow In
London dispatches report no change in the war situation with Gen. Matheuren noting increased Boer forces entrenched near outlying pickets. Gatacre seeks to reopen contact with Indwe Colleries. Winston Churchill wires of his escape from captivity, recounting a perilous night journey along the Delagoa Bay line and hiding in a railway truck for sixty hours.
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London
Mathuen
Gatacre
Winston Churchill
Lorenzo Marques
Delagoa Bay
Komatipoort
Murder and revenge amid Alabama political scene
In Deposit near Hounsville Jesse Harden fatally slashed his uncle James Harden and wounded James’ brother John. Mac Russell then killed Jesse Harden. All involved are prominent local politicians. motive unknown.
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Hounsville
Ala
Deposit
Here
Jesse Harden
James Harden
John Harden
Mac Russell
Remains of Maine Sailors Arrive in Washington
The bodies of 151 sailors from the Maine, brought from Havana by the Texas, arrived in Washington by special train and were taken to Arlington Cemetery. A guard of honor will be maintained until tomorrow when the interment will occur.
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Washineton
D. C
Maine
Havana
Texas
Arlington Cemetery
Boston firm Hodges & Co suspends operations
In Boston on December 27 the firm Hodges and Co bankers and brokers suspended after years as a leading city firm. They mainly traded municipal bonds and municipal issues.
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Boston
Hodges & Co
Domestic hanged for murder in Branvon Manitoba
Emily Hilda Blake a domestic is executed by hanging in Branvon Manitoba for the murder of her mistress Mrs Lane. The execution took place on December 27 in the early hours of the morning as reported by special wire.
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Branvon
Manitoba
Emily Hilda Blake
Lane
Rumor Of W G Collins Leaving St Paul Railway
A persistent railroad rumor from Millwauxes Wisconsin claims W G Collins general manager of the St Paul road will leave January 1. President Earling has no information and says to contact Collins directly. Collins unavailable and no official statement given.
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Western Line
Chicago
Weather Forecast for Caroago Twenty-Four Hours
Twenty four hours forecast for Caroago indicates snow south tonight and in the south Thursday, with continued cold conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroaco
Ilinois
A Mowry Family Christmas Reunion in Savanna
The Mowry family held a Christmas Day reunion at George Mowry's Savanna home with mother and twelve children present. The father, killed in the Civil War, was the only vacant chair. Read by Savanna Times, the 85 year family gap was closed with gifts and a combined book case secretary as thanks to the hosts.
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Mowry
Savanna
George Mowry
Henry
Milltown
S. D
John
Oscar
Wm. Long
Shelby
William
Lanark
Persia
D. W. Freeport
Lincoln
Loran
John Barber
Grant
Stockton
George
To Cure Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement offers Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds. Each box bears E W Grove’s signature. Refund available if no cure. Price listed as 26e.
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E. W. Grove
Warning Against Confidence Tricks by Out-of-Town Clothing Agents
A county-wide warning recounts a Chicago clothing firm fraud where buyers paid for suits and overcoats sold as samples for 15 dollars but were charged an extra 6 dollars for linings and faced delivery hold ups. Victims vow to avoid future scams, citing Barnum and the saying that gullible buyers abound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Express
Freeport
P. T. Barnum
Two Lodges Elect Officers in Local Elections
The Western Star Encampment No 25 Odd Fellows elected officers for the coming year led by Chief Patriarch F B Koenig and High Priest F Buss. The Western Catholic Union of Eis Nois elected Co President M Scheidt and other officers at St Joseph's church. Trustees for two years named G Kinzie and John Pifer.
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Western Star
Order of Odd Fellows
F. B. Koenig
F. Buss
Chas Knorr
H. Brinkman
TI. G. Wise
E. L. Cronkrite
Western Catholic Union of
Einois
St. Joseph’s Church
M. Scheidt
A. Yaeger
A. Schapf
Life in Lena Feels Seasonal Festivities and Visits
Lena Iowa December notes visitors Parker Perry of Oelwein and W G Barnes of Garner call on friends. Christmas programs at M E and Lutheran churches, with candy for children and a donation to Dr J C Kauffman. Eastern Star hosts Weight social. Silver Shield Lodge plans New Year reception at Castle Hall from 2 to 6 PM.
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Lena
Lutheran Church
J. C. Kauffman
Eastern Star
Silver Shield Lodge
K. of P
Castle Hall
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Quick Headache Relief
The advertisement claims the pills cure Sick and Nervous headaches by building up blood and nerves. Priced at 25 cents, the product is sold by Emmert & Burrell, druggists, promising quick relief and overall health improvement.
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Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
Sewer and Cistern Work Offered at Low Prices
John Duernant advertises sewer and cistern work at lowest prices with satisfaction guaranteed from 155 Locust Street.
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John Duernant
Must Marry in Church in Holy Year Decree
Archbishop Corrigan reports Rome has issued a decree for the holy jubilee year 1900 that suspends bishop dispensation for Catholic Protestant marriages. Such unions would require direct Rome approval, making Catholic-Protestant marriages difficult during the year.
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Corrigan
New York
Rome
Syrup of Figs Proclaimed Gentle Laxative for Children
The advertisement notes that the syrup improves little ones with a gentle laxative effect. Children enjoy the product and it benefits them. The true remedy Syrup of Figs is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Scout Tom Graham Signs on Long Freeport Route
Tom Graham, famed western scout and plainsman, is hired by agent Henry Serf of Wells Jargo Express to handle the wagon between Freeport and South Freeport. The route carries valuable packages and Graham’s courage and reliability deter highwaymen who fear his gun.
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Tom Graham
Henry Serf
Wells Jargo Express Company
Freeport
South Freeport
Town Health Bulletin Notes Several Ailments
Mrs. Caliwell is recovering after a siege of sickness and Mrs. Ed Cramer is on the sick list. Tom Lusconb and Mrs. Buss are ill or improving as Dr. Allen nears a return to practice. John Berch, scalded while butchering, is hospitalized under Dr. Peck's care. Dr. Holke visited Linecaster last evening.
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Caliwell
Tom Lusconb
Holke
Linecaster
Ed Cramer
John Buss
Dr. Allen
John Berch
Peck
Northwest drug firm Emmert and Burrell conduct 46th annual inventory
Emmert and Burrell, a pioneer drug firm in the northwest, are engaged in their 46th annual inventory, showcasing long standing operations and continued emphasis on accuracy in stock assessment.
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Emmert & Burrell
Northwest
Ice harvest on Pecatonica river prepared thick ice
The ice on the Pecatonica river is nearly a foot thick and workers prepare to harvest the season’s ice crop.
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Pecatonica
Public safety incident match at Ridott Friday
Ridott hosts a public safety incident event Friday featuring targets including turkeys ducks geese and clay pigeons for demonstration and training purposes.
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Ridott
Water company office opens evenings this week
The water company business office will be open evenings this week and tonight for the New Year’s election. The Keystone League of Trinity Church holds its semi annual election tonight. Marriage licenses issued to C. L. Rockwell and Mabel Anangst, Harlem.
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Keystone League of “Trinity Church
C. L. Rockwell
Harlem
Mabel Anangst
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Studio 149
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Stats Bank
Pana
Harden & Tide Distributors
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Ind
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