Fire destroys multiple Monroe Street buildings
A fire early today gutted the buildings from 216 to 222 Monroe street and damaged 212 and 214, causing an estimated loss of 950000. Nine firemen were injured, two seriously. Principal losers include Edwards, Stanwood & Co., Wolley & Co., J. W. Butler Paper Co., and Henry O Shepard Co.
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Cutoano
Monroe Street
Edwards, Stanwood &Co
Boots and Shoes
Wolley & Co
Woolens
J. W. Butler Paper,Co
Henry O. Shepard Co
Pelotas Steamer Ashore Near Dangeness During Storm
The steamer Pelotas of the Hamburg South American line went ashore at midnight near Dangeness. She was en route from Santos to Rotterdam. The vessel’s back was badly broken as a hurricane raged with heavy rain and hail all night. by daybreak the gale had lessened slightly.
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London
Dangeness
Pelotas
Santos
Brazil
Rotterdam
Goerlitz Private Bank in Prussian Silesia Suspended
Berurg a private banking firm of Goerlitz in Prussian Silesia suspended with liabilities totaling 2,000,000 marks. London and Berlin banks are reportedly affected. Local paper notes the arrest of two firm members.
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Berurg
Eperiah Ae
Goerlitz
Prussian Silesia
London
Berlin
Boers Fail Night Rail Line Raid Near Station
British forces at Victoria West repelled a Boer attempt to cut the railroad last night. Heavy fire was exchanged and the Boers retreated without achieving their objective.
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Carretown
Victoria West
Civil Service Law More Generally Conformed To
Wasaineton reports that the civil service commission’s forthcoming annual report will state the civil service law is being more generally conformed to than ever before. The note signals broader compliance among government offices.
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Wasaineton
Civil Service Commission
Mafeking sortie leaves heavy British losses on Christmas Day
Pretoria dispatch reports a Mafeking sortie on Christmas Day with 107 British killed or wounded and 2 Boers killed with 7 wounded. An official note confirms the Boer fort was attacked.
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Lorenzo, Marques
Pretoria
Mafeking
Silver value slips slightly in mint quarterly report
Washington reports the director of the mint recorded a minor drop in silver value over the last three months, decreasing one hundred eighteen one thousandths of a cent per ounce.
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Washington
Mint
Run on Lynn savings bank sparks rumors of Globe failure
A rumor that the Globe national bank in Boston failed triggered a run on a Lynn five cent savings bank starting today. The bank holds a $1,000,000 surplus and officials say they can meet any demand.
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Lynn
Mass
5 Cent Savings Bank
Globe National
Boston
Important Capture of German Officers by Boers
The Bundesrath steamship was captured off Lorenzo Marques carrying three German officers and twenty men in khaki uniforms aiming to join the Boers.
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London
Associated Press
Lorenzo Marques
Miners Set to Strike in Bituminous Region on Jan
In Attoona Pennsylvania on December 29 a thousand bituminous coal miners vow to strike January 1 for higher wages. The move is seen as the entering wedge that could trigger a nationwide action involving about fifty thousand miners.
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Attoona
General Lawton Buried in Impressive Funeral Ceremonies
Manila reports the funeral of General Lawton held today with solemn rites. The cortege conveyed the general to the transport Thomas which sails later this afternoon.
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General Lawton
Manila
Thomas
German steamer Bundesrath captured by British ships
Lorenzo Marques December 30 Special The German steamer Bundesrath from Mozambique was captured as a prisoner by British warships and taken to Durban.
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Lorenzo Marques
Mozambique
Durban
Lawton Fund Reaches 22774 In December Report
Wasuincrox reports as of December 30 the Lawton fund totals 22 774 and is noted in a special dispatch. The item records the fund balance and identifies the date of the update.
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Wasuincrox
Lawton Fund
Marriage License Granted for John W. Brobst and Nellie Hoffmeister
John W. Brobst of Rock Grove and Nellie Hoffmeister of Rock Grove have been issued a marriage license in the latest records.
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John W. Brobst
Rock Grove
Nellie Hoffmeister
Personal mentions of residents visiting and returning
D Zeek Amboy here on business. W M Howe visiting from Boston. John Hancer Milwaukee in town. Ray Guyer morning passenger to Red Oak. J L Robinson morning passenger to Chicago. Dan Nunemacher returned to Chicago to resume studies. Gustav Lagron Lorain Ohio guest of Freeport friends. Mrs Henry Sands returned to La Grange Illinois. Fred Preston returned to Sterling after visit. Frank Cunningham went to Chicago for New Years with parents. Frank Ross home in Toledo after visit. Gustav Henry Chicago guest of Freeport. A M Bates returned to Chicago after visit. Misses Gertrude and Victoria Rame go to Monroe for dance. Stephen Templemeier home in Milwaukee after visit with Chas Brant. Misses Harlow and Coller returned from Janesville. Dr William Yeagle and bride visit from Omaha with Dr B A Arnold. Mrs Margaret Entors called to Arkerville Wisconsin by mother's death. Mr and Mrs Fred Foll Lena spend a few days with son Will and wife. J Brockmeier and B H Hill attend funeral of Mrs Frank Meniis at Everts. Chas Dubs returned to Freeport from Curts Bros. show. Miss Mary Rockey returning from Dubuque visit. Chas A McNamara returned from St Paul holiday visit with siblings. Mrs C E Matter returned to DelKulb after visiting her parents.
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Gustav Lagron
Loraine
Ohio
Freeport
Henry Sands
la Grange
III
Fred Preston
Sterling
J. Brockmeier
B. H. Hill
Everts
Frank Meniis
Chas. Dubs
Curts Bros
Mary Rockey
Keator
Dubuque
Young Ulrich Wins Fame as City Musician
The Vicksburg Mississippi press praised Young Ulrich for his cello solo The Spinning Wheel by Popper noting the heartiest encores and calling him a master manipulator of the instrument. A fall concert here with Chicago talent is rumored for next season.
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Ulrich
Vicksburg
Miss
Mr. Heywood
Mr. Ulrich
Popper
Chicago
Local Mrs Wise and Several Report Health Progress
Mrs Wise recovering from grippe shows slow improvement while Mrs Cramer remains about the same. Mrs Bress slowly shifts from critical illness, Iva Schofield improves after a long sickness, and Helen L Hutchinson in charge at Marshall Field's Chicago fell ill over Christmas and cannot return until next week.
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Frank Wise
C. J. Cramer
John Bress
Iva Schofield
Helen L. Hutchinson
Marshall Field’s
Chicago
Marriage of Ruston and Mrs Emerson on New Year’s Day
The marriage will be celebrated New Year’s Day at high noon at the residence of Mr and Mrs L A Munn. Rev C E Dunn will perform the ceremony in the presence of a few intimate friends. Emmert & Burrell advertise Rocky Mountain Tea for 35 cents claiming it strengthens mothers. Dr M J Steel is called to Chicago professionally and may return during the night or early morning, then be at the office tomorrow as usual.
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George Ruston
Emma Emerson
L. A. Munn
C. E. Dunn
M. J. Steel
Chicago
Minor items from Freeport church and community notices
Miss Demarests kindergarten in the U B church will reopen Tuesday morning at 9 oclock. The Freeport College of Commerce will receive callers on New Years day. The winter session opens next Tuesday January 2. W C Jencks has finished a fine set of harness for Kuehner Bros valued at 160 dollars. The ladies who promised recipes for the Presbyterian cook book should hand them to Mrs Read or Mrs Hollister within a day or two. The Rev C E Dunn desires to meet all the men of his congregation tomorrow night. There will be a special report by the committee appointed two weeks ago. Rev J F Flint and wife of Chicago are visiting their sister Mrs Hawke. Mr Flint will address the Y M C A Sunday afternoon at 3 30 on Is Freeport in danger of becoming a Little Paris.
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Freeport College of Commerce
Mrs. Read
Mrs. Hollister
C. E. Dunn
J. F. Flint
Chicago
R. Hawke
Flint
Young Men’s Christian Association
Freeport
Paris
Weather Outlook for Caroano and Region
Fair and continued cold tonight and Sunday. Northwest winds likely across the area as December ends. Temperature drops expected, with dry conditions through the next day.
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Caroano
Illinois
Freeport post office notices a week ending December 30
The list of unclaimed mail includes Fs Se Berg, Mrs Regine Holmes, Miss Anna D and others. Names shown include Bartell, Dr. King Lang, G A Dietschler, Miller A P Enhoff, Joseph Norman, Charley Li Smith Alfred J Hemphill E Umaraf BE W Kelley T W Watkins W M Karlson and F. Persons must state advertised date December 30 to retrieve items. postmaster Smith D. Atkins signs.
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Freeport Post Office
Berg
Regine Holmes
Anna D
Bartell
Dr. King Lang
G. A. Dietschler
Chas, _ Miller
A. P Enhoff
Joseph Norman
J. d. Gernun
Charley Li. Smith
Alfred J. Hemphill
E. F. Umaraf
BE. W. Kelley
T. W. Watkins
W. M. Karlson
Smith D. Atkins
Midnight Mass at St Marys Church on New Year Eve
Jubilee year 1900 grants special privilege for midnight services. Solemn high mass to be celebrated Sunday night at St Marys Church. Judge Shaw returns to Mt Carroll last evening. Advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promises cure for La Grippe in two days with money back guarantee. Local business notices for sewer and cistern work. Joan Devereart at 155 Locust St promotes home services.
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St. Mary’s Church
E. W. Grave
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Brewaterhouse
W. M. Sanford
Na We Knorr Etildreth
Wongy
Buckskin
Evoning
Emmert & Burrell
Truggists
Emmert & Burrell’s
Stephenson Street
Emimert & Burrell’s
Freeport, Lil
Adams
Ati
Mayers Teg
Cascare
Gordonsville
Minn
Marine
Andy
Edward Buley
Gen. Atkins
WM. F. Jungkunz
H. J. Mooge
Wanner
Massachusetts
The
D. Zeek
Amboy
W. M. Howe
John Hancer
Milwaukee
Our City
Ray Guyer
Red Oak
J. L. Robinson
Dan Nunemacher
Frank Cunningham
Frank Ross
Toledo
Gustav Henry
A. M. Bates
Gertrude
Victoria Rame
Monroe
Stephen Templemeier
Chas. Brant
Harlow
Coller
Janesville
William Yeagle
Bride
Omaha
B. A. Arnold
Margaret Entors
Arkerville, Wis
Fred Foll
Lena
Will
Chas. A. McNamara
St. Paul
W. C. Jencks
Kuehner Bros
Joan Devereart
Locust St
Harry’s
Stepbrenson Street
W. W. Harpster’s
John Bauscher, Jr
Teenhouse
Jenks Bros
Stephenson St
New York
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Frank D. Crenshaw
Trav
Kersey Fae
Oxford
Alo Ae
Cassinieres
Cash Clothing House
Ruston
Perpetual Dairies
Brown & Dollmeyer
Stats Bank
Harden & Tice Distributors
Baldly
C.H. Little
Stephenaon Street
E. Bengston
M. V. B. Elson
Wm. Walton
Price
Wim. Walton
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