Relieving force welcomed in Ladysmith amid jubilation
News from Ladysmith reports intense welcome as the relieving column entered the town. Gen. Buller, accompanied by a small staff, said he had not slept in three weeks while hospitals emptied and residents, including 500 women and children, poured out to greet the reinforcements. Reports also note typhoid fever among Dr. Jamieson. Further dispatch from Lorenzo Marques notes ongoing peace talks with the Transvaal and Boer defenses at Glencoe Laings Nek and Pretoria as siege signs rise.
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Ladysmith
Duran
Buller
Jamieson
Lonvoy
the Times
Lorenzo Marques
Transvaal Republic
Glencoe
Laings Nek
Pretoria
Natal
Cronje
Krueger
Butcher
Colenso
Committee Reports on Philippines Wastington March 5
In the Senate today the committee on the Philippines reported on Spooner’s bill for Philippine control. The bill would vest military civil and judicial powers in designated officials under presidential direction after insurrection is quelled. Also notes Aldrich pension bill passage and Bard’s oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Senate
Spooner
Wisconsin
Lodge
United States
Aldrich
Teller
Gallinger
Carter
Mont
Quay
Davis
Minn
Porto Rico
Thomas R. Bard
California
Physicians locate bullet in head of shooting victim
In Cucaco on March 4 doctors at Presbyterian Hospital found a bullet at the base of the brain in Alfred Lutz, shot Thursday by his brother Charles Lutz at the Acme Coupon Company office, 504 West Madison Street. Alfred remains precarious. Charles Lutz is booked on murder of his sister in law Margaret Lutz and attempted murder of Alfred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cucaco
The
Presbyterian Hospital
Alfred Lutz
Charles Lutz
Acme Couping Company
West Madison Street
Lutz
Margaret Lutz
Dr King’s New Discovery praised by Thornville banker
J R Garrison, cashier of the Thornville bank, was sick with a lung ailment. After using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption he says it is the best medicine for severe colds and lung trouble and keeps a bottle on hand. Available in 50c and 1.00 with free trial bottles at Emmert & Burrell’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Garrison
Bank of
Thornville
Ohio
Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
Lutheran League of America sets May convention in Cincinnati
The fourth national convention will be held in Cincinnati May 22 to 24 with 150 trained voices in a Music Hall finale. E F Hilert of New York and Geo L Wellington of Maryland are among speakers as 1500 delegates are expected and half rate rail fares are available. The league comprises 15 state leagues with about 70 000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Lutheran League of America
E. F. Hilert
New York City
Music Hall
Geo. L. Wellington
United States
Maryland
Lena Republicans Renominated Local Officials in 162 Votes
In Lena on Saturday 162 votes were cast in Republican primaries with F. L. Crotzer renominated for supervisor, G. W. Daws for assessor, and William Young for commissioner. Saucerman wins town clerk, Rice tops collector, with majorities. Unanimous and near unanimous choices marked for national and state offices. Eph Frey funeral draws large crowd. Residents traveled to Freeport for events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
F. L. Crotzer
G. W. Daws
William Young
Clinton O. Piper
Geo. C. Saucerman
Fred S. Roush
Amos Workheiser
Burdette Rice
Geo. C. Smith
McKinley
Cowley
Hitt
Congress
Works
Board of Equalization
Northcott
McCullough
Woodruff
Hancey
Aspinwall
Berry
Er Uoime
Vie
Thin County
Frepeigon S&s
German farmer Herman Richtsmeier dies in Freeport
A 71 year old German born farmer Herman Richtsmeier died in Freeport yesterday afternoon at 4 20 from pneumonia contracted last week He had lived on a farm near Ackley Iowa for years and his remains will be buried there Also noted are the deaths of Herman Richsmeier of Ackley former patient at St Francis hospital E M Swarts of Wyoming and funeral details for Mrs M J Krohn with Maccabees assisting at the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Richtsmeier
Richtsmeier
Freeport
Ackley
Iowa
Germany
Herman Richsmeier
St. Francis Hospital
Building Lots in Freeport Buildout Offers Easy Terms
The advertisement markets wooded ground west of the hospital in Freeport as Knowlton's Third Addition. It offers building lots for sale on easy terms to buyers who will improve with quality homes. Several lots already sold to buyers planning to erect houses. more desirable lots remain in Knowlton's Second Addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlton
Freeport
Knowlton
Personal mentions from Elgin to Rockford and Chicago
Grants and several residents are noted traveling to cities including Elgin Freeport Chicago Springfield Oregon Rockford and Omaha. People named include J A Botdorf Ed Koehler Edith Devore Harnish Youner Godenaur Hershberger Jett Burkhart Victoria Rame and Eva Knowlton among others with visits from Buena Vista Argyle Lena and local towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Devore
Chicago
Ed. Harnish
A. J. Putzrar
Rockford
J. P. Youner
Elgin
F. A. Godenaur
Hershberger
Boston
Mt Carroll Delegates Back Hitt and Aspinwall for Tickets
Mt Carroll delegates favor Hitt for congress and Aspinwall for state treasurer. Carroll County will endorse Aspinwall and reaffirm support for Hitt, with no dissenting voices. The county backs Aspinwall's state ticket and Hitt's continued Congress role, as Republicans unite in convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Hitt
Aspinwall
Caroll County
Carroll County
Mrs John G Oyler Vocal Culture Teacher Listed
Mrs John G Oyler is identified as a vocal culture teacher with an address at 186 West S 2 19dt £ in a historical notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Oyler
West
Weather and Talk At Baptist Church
Caroaco March 5 Special Ill inois heavy rain or snow in the northern part and rain in the south tonight and Tuesday warmer in the extreme north tonight Chaplain O Dell Tonight The genial chaplain of the Third Illinois regiment US V will deliver his spicy lecture on The Land of the Mananga or Porto Rico and Its Future free and members of Company L the G A R and Sons of Veterans are invited to hear Dr O Dell a rare opportunity to hear one well qualified to speak on a topic which is just now uppermost in the public mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroaco
Illinois
O’dell
Baptist Church
The
Mananga
Porto Rico
Co. L
G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans
Revival meetings begin at Free Methodist church
A series of revival meetings started at the Free Methodist church last night with strong interest and hopeful prospects. The pastor will be assisted by Rev R G Wilkin, who delivered an engaging sermon. Services will run each evening at 7 30 p m with a cordial invitation to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
R.G. Wilkin
To Cure Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a one day cure for colds with money back guarantee by E. W. Grove. Also promotes Beecham's Pills for indigestion after meals priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Home Druggist's Guarantee for E Z Cold Cure
An advertisement claims Dr Hoag's E Z Cold Cure will cure a cold in a day if started early. It promises relief from grippe pneumonia and other illnesses and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by W F Jungkins & Co and H J Mooge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hoag
W.F. Jungkins & CO
H. J, Mooge
Eyestrain and the need for proper vision in children
An editor urges avoiding cramped classrooms and poor posture that strain young eyes. The speaker offers free eye tests for children and, if needed, affordable eyeglasses, recommending parental consultation with a physician for informed advice.
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Filbur Lumber CO
Fice
Exchange St
Brewster House
W. M. Sanford
Hollister & Farghor
Immert & Burrell
Mruggists
Sician
Meras and Kodaks
Fumert & Burrell’s
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
Hurine
Sncerely
John Reising
Aurora
N. Atkins
Sali Freeport
ERT & Burrell
WM. F. Jungkunz
Convention of the Lutheran League of America
Swarts
E. M. Swarts
Slia, Wyo
Geo. F. Swarts
M. J. Krohn
Dr. Axtell
Ladies of the Maccabees
Stephenson Lodge of Odd Fellows
Tonigt
Knowlton Bros
Archerina Boards
C.H. Little & Co
Earth. Co
Sweet & Hen’s
Galena Street
Grant Mallory
Dick Holder
Joe Fifer
J. A.botdorf
Springfield
Ed Koehler
Prese
Erwin “Abbey
Apa
Dodgeville
H. H. Antrim
Oregon
J. H. Jett
H. B. Smith
Clara Burkhart
Buena Vista
Ed. Barth
Argyle
Wis
Victoria Rame
Henry Young
Stork
Omaha
M. E
Miss Entorf
Mrs. Brinkman
D. A. Knowlton
Eva Knowlton
Hitt and
Beecham
E. Bengston
Jewelry Store
Cuba
Harden & Tice Distributors
Jenks Bros
Stephenson St
Walton
Hollister & Fargher
the Reliable Jewelers
T. H. Hollister
C. S. Barrett
Bengston
New England
Michigan
Wim. Walton
Stephenson
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