British Market Rate Amid Cape Town News From Front
Dispatch from Capetown dated December 27 reports heavy Boer fire near Hagersfountain and British replies. Farmers greet troops and a market is set up for fresh milk and vegetables while food shortages persist. Ladysmith fortifications hold with two months of provisions and no horse sickness.
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Lonnon
Capetown
Methuen
Hagersfountain
Lieut. Masters
Enstein
Gataste
Baden Powell
Ladysmith
Damaraland
Remains of Maine disaster victims buried in Arlington
One hundred fifty victims of the Maine disaster were laid to rest at Arlington cemetery with full military honors. President McKinley and cabinet members attended along with Admiral Dewey Gen. Miles and other army and navy officers. The Maine chaplain conducted services and Marines fired a salute as taps sounded.
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Washington
Maine
Arlington Cemetery
McKinley
Dewey
Gen
Miles
Army
Navy
British Officials Deny Delago Bay Disclosures
London officials refused to deny or affirm the alleged Delago Bay agreements after repeated questions. The Associated Press gathered that the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger reports of disclosures are quite incorrect.
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London
Delago Bay
Foreign Office
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Associated Press
Stockman W J Milsap Robbed of 12000 Near Watrsensura
In Watrsensa Colo on December 27 W J Milsap a well known stockman was seized by two men as he neared a hotel and robbed of about 12000 mostly in his coat and vest pockets. The garments were torn from him and the robbers left no trace. Milsap was bound for Mexico to purchase cattle.
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Watrsensura
Colo
W. J. Milsap
Milsap
Mexico
Berlin rejects claims on Portuguese colony division
Berlin officials call the Lokal Anzeiger set of statements about dividing Portuguese colonies between Britain and Germany arbitrary and erroneous guess work. They describe the assertions as highly inaccurate in official circles.
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Berlin
Great Britain
Germany
State Teachers association elects officers seeks tax funds
Strinerisey Illinois December 28 special report States teachers association elected officers for the year and adopted resolutions urging two million dollars in taxes plus other funds to equalize school facilities between poorer and richer districts.
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Strinerisey
Ill
State Teachers’ Association
Tvo
Tanner not likely candidate for love feast races
Sprinareto Illinois December 27 big crowd at the love feast today with strong belief Tanner will not run. Judge Haneey of Chicago favored if he does. Works of Rockford leads for attorney general.
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Sprinareto
Ill
Tanner
Haneey
Chicago
Works
Rockford
Bloody Civil War Rages in New Guinea Killings Reported
News received by the steamer Aorangi from Victoria reports a savage civil war among natives of Kiriwani New Guinea. The head chief was defeated in battle, eleven villages were destroyed and a heavy slaughter followed.
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Victoria
B. C
Aorangi
Kiriwani
New Guinea
Beecham’s Pills Ad Urges Caution for Dizzy Readers
An old advertisement promotes Beecham’s Pills for dizziness or drowsiness. The copy advises readers to use the remedy when feeling unwell and to follow suggested dosages for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
Judge Shaw Unites Cronkrite and Lena Peters in Private Freeport Wedding
Judge W N Cronkrite wed Miss Lena Peters in his Stephenson Street office last evening at 9 30 in a ceremony performed by Judge Shaw. The couple plans a southern honeymoon and will reside with Cronkrite's parents after returning.
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W. N. Cronkrite
Benedict
Lena Peters
Shaw
West Freeport
Judge Cronkrite
E. L. Cronkrite
Knox College
Freeport
Rumor Clears on Congressman Boutelle at McLean Asylum
Boston December 28 Special no information could be learned at the McLean asylum in Waverly where Congressman Boutelle of Maine was taken for illness A rumor claimed his death but his brother F P Boutell denied it saying there is nothing in the brother's condition indicating a fatal illness The congressman's family physician has arrived and will remain for the present
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Boston
McLean
Waverly
Boutelle
Maine
Pentingil
F. P. Boutell
Weather forecast for December 28 and 29 in Illinois
Cutcado reports fair and continued cold conditions tonight and Friday in Illinois. Strong winds are not mentioned and no precipitation is indicated. Temperatures remain low through the 24 hour period for the region.
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Cutcado
Illinois
Sudden Illness Claims Mrs. Seydel Wine
News reaches press of Mrs. Seydel Wine falling ill at Mrs. C D Knowlton’s home with heart failure and not expected to live. Tree Planting Association of New York has planted about 1 700 trees since January 1899 along riverfront and streets. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised at 35 cents by Emmert and Burrell for healthier, rosier mothers.
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The
Tree Planting Association of
New York City
Emmert & Burrell
Keystone League elects church officers at meeting
The Keystone League of Trinity church elected officers last evening with Bertran Bookman as President Ollive Worrick as Vice President Pearl Windecker as Secretary Wm Schuneman as Corresponding Secretary Julia Entorf as Treasurer Miss Wortick as Organist and John Knapp as Chorister Installation is set for Sunday at the church parlors. Emphasizes Rocky Mountain Tea as a health tonic and promotes Wernicke elastic book cases as gifts.
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Keystone League of Trinity Church
Bertran Bookman
Ollive Worrick
Pearl Windecker
Wm. Schuneman
Julia Entorf
Miss Wortick
John Knapp
Sewer and Cistern Work by Local Contractor
Local ad announces sewer and cistern work at low prices with satisfaction guaranteed by John RRS located at 155 Locust Street. The brief notice emphasizes affordability and reliability for residents seeking plumbing services.
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John Rrs
Minor items from Lancaster and surrounding area
Dr Holke was at Lancaster this morning. Freeporters will attend the Ridott shooting tournament tomorrow and the Republican fellowship in Springfield tomorrow. The H R GC will meet tomorrow evening with Miss Esther Dana at South Galena avenue and Carroll street. Holden Comedy Company No 2 schedules a two week engagement at Germania opera house in January. The body of Lottie Popp, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Popp, who died in Sterling, arrived and was buried in the family plot.
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Ridott
H. R. GC
Esther Dana
Galena Avenue
Carroll Street
Holden Comedy Company No. 2
Germania Opera House
Lottie Popp
Chas. Popp
Sterling
Tragic double suicide after farmer shoots wife near Rathwell
Pierre Dentzer aged 50, a farmer near Rathwell, shot and killed his 19 year old wife in a fit of temper. When authorities reached the house another shot was heard. Dentzer spread a sheet, laid his wife on it, then killed himself by gunfire.
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Winniree
Pierre Dentzer
Rathwell
Dentzer
Queen Victoria Returns to Osborne Isle of Wight
Queen Victoria arrived at Osborne on the Isle of Wight this afternoon amid festive dispatches and royal greeting from the area, marking a notable return from her travels.
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London
Osborne
Isle of Wright
Marriage Licenses Issued In Several Wisconsin Counties
Fred Meyers of Ridott and Maggie Esler of Silver Creek. James A. Chapin of South Wayne and Grace Weaver of Martintown. Howard M. Weaver of Martintown and Emma Shultz of South Wayne. Alpheus Semant of Paoli and Josephine Strelmaschoocha of Verona Wis.
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Fred Meyers
Ridott
Maggie Esler
Silver Creek
James A. Chapin
South Wayne
Wae
Grace Weaver
Martintown
Wis
Howard M. Weaver
Emma Shultz
Alpheus Semant
Paoli
Josephine Strelmaschoocha
Verona
Local residents report illnesses and health updates
Mrs. Louis Meyers is on the sick list. Frank Hackett is sick with the mumps. Dr. Arnold visited Winneshiek while Charles Miller of Union street suffers rheumatism. Dr. Allen resumes practice after a spell of sickness.
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Louis Meyers
Frank Hackett
Dr. Arnold
Winneshiek
Charles Miller
Union Street
Dr. Allen
Eighth Annual Ball by Carr Lodge at Blust's Hall
The eighth annual ball of the E. B. Carr Lodge No. 115 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will be given at Blust's hall New Year evening. Tickets $1.00.
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E. B. Carr Lodge No
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Blust’s Hall
Proud Lancaster couple welcome baby boy
Mr and Mrs Hammond Sefelt of Lancaster township announce the birth of a baby boy, celebrating the new arrival with family and neighbors.
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Hammond Sefelt
Lancaster Township
Trinity church Sunday School election at night
Trinity church Sunday School holds its annual officer election tonight. W. O. N. club meets tonight with Miss Nonie Reardon on Madison Street.
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Sunday School
Trinity Church
W. O. N. Club
Promote Cold Cure Pill Uses Quick One Day Result
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure cold in one day. States money-back guarantee if not effective and mentions E. W. Grove’s signature on every box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
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