United States Offers Mediation in South African War
London March 18 Special The United States government at the request of Krueger and Steyn has offered to mediate between the British and Boer leaders to seek peace. Lord Salisbury has not replied but is expected to decline. General Roberts reports French occupied two hills near Bloemfontein after attempting to seize the railway station. Prisoner noted a brother of President Steyn. Roberts also says the march remains unopposed and Bloemfontein is about eighteen miles away with cavalry south of the town. The British premier stated Britain cannot assent to independence of the South African republic or the Orange Free State. Reports from Lapusmita and Dourson note Boer positions near Big Garsberg and East London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Krueger
Transvaal
Steyn
Orange Free States
South Africa
Lord Salisbury
Associated Press
War Office
Roberts
French
Bloemfontein
Ventersviei
Venters Vlei
House of Lords
Kruger
South African Republic
Lapusmita
Big Garsberg
Joubert
Glencoe
Dundee
Doursan
White
East London
Free Coinage of Silver Debate Shifts to Porto Rican Bill
In Wasuineoton March 13 the House finished several minor measures then moved to the conference report on the financial bill. Senator Allen Nebraska denied a New York press report claiming he abandoned free coinage. He affirmed faith in the party platform backing free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1. Senator Turner of Washington then spoke against the Porto Rican bill’s policy provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuineoton
House
Senate
Allen
Washington
New York
Turner
Wash
Filed Petition of Bankruptcy in Cutcaco
Special-Dr. Allison W. Harlan of Chicago filed a bankruptcy petition listing liabilities of 294339 and assets of 57492.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcaco
Allison W. Harlan
Chicago
Weather Forecast for Carcago Next 24 Hours
Carcago March 13 special weather bulletin reports fair skies tonight and Wednesday with colder conditions tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcago
Ilinois
Water blockage near Dunbar as Yellow Creek runs high
Flooding on a long stretch of road near Dunbar from Yellow Creek. The Woman's Missionary Society of Trinity Church plans its annual self denial meeting on Wednesday evening March 14 at Rev. Keagle's Walnut Street home. A program is prepared and all are invited. Burdock Blood Bitters promotes strong health. Joseph Emmert notes Embury church gathering tonight promises interest with every member expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of Trinity Church
Keagle
Walnut Street
Embury
Cure Cold In One Day Claim By Laxative Doctor
An old advertisement touts curing a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets backed by E. W. Grove's signature on each bottle. It promises a money refund from druggists if the cure fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Hoag
Joseph Emmert
C. P. Guenther & CO
Milk price rise under six month contracts at Eras
Bordén Condensed Milk company contracted for six months starting April 1 at 98 cents per hundred pounds, about 664 cents per eight gallon can, up from 80 cents last spring. Farmers accepted 18 cents higher than before. About 100,000 pounds daily contracted locally, Illinois Creamery set monthly rates averaging 86.16 cents for six months. About 10,000 pounds daily received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Creamery Company
Lost Arm in Feed Grinder in Pecatonica
Alfred John son, a farmer six miles northwest of Pecatonica, was badly injured while unclogging a six horsepower feed grinder. His right hand was severely cut and amputated below the elbow. He was to be taken to Rockford City Hospital for treatment. he is married with a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecatonica
Alfred Johnson
Johnson
Rockford City Hospital
Freeport Library Extends Free Book Access to Taxpayers
At the Freeport public library monthly directors meeting residents of West Freeport and Stephenson County taxpayers asked to draw books without charge. W. A. Mitchell won approval to grant library privileges to all county taxpayers in Freeport, with rival motion by Milner to extend the benefit to township and West Freeport residents rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Public Library
West Freeport
Freeport
Free Public Library
W. A. Mitchell
W. C. Milner
Stephenson County
Freport
Milner
Ashherville
Mr. Milner
F. Chas.Donohue
W.H. Mitchell
O. &. Heard
W. H. Wagner
Drowning of John Gibbons Near Savanna Slough
John Gibbons, brother of Mrs. Oscar Armagost of Freeport, drowned Sunday night in the big slough at Savanna after a planned trip to Elizbeth ended when roads flooded along the Apple River. He had returned to the livery stable when his wagon plunged into the edge of the slough. the horses also died. His body was recovered Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibbons
Oscar Armagost
Freeport
Savanna
Elizabeth
Apple River
Gibbons
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Saves Man From Piles
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months with a rectal fistula. Doctors warned death without costly surgery, but he cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The advert claims it is the surest pile cure and best salve on earth, 25 cents a box, sold by Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Hard on Wood Settles Board Bill at Hotel Grant
A Galena Gazette item recounts Wood from Freeport stalling a hotel bill at Grant when broke, offering 40 000 acres in collateral and a gold watch for payment. Sheriff and deputies intercepted him on the midnight train and transported him to Freeport where the charge of deserting his wife and family is pursued. Landlord Chetlain recovered the watch and a small loan, while Wood’s trial proceeds. Also noted are Col George W Bain's lecture at Grand opera house and Embury church Ladies Aid meeting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetlain
Grant
Wood
Freeport
Galena Gazette
Galena
Billain
Chetlait
Homrich
Meffley
Mettley
George W. Bain
Kentucky
Grand Opera House
Scranton
Lexington
Hollister & Fargher’s
Stockton Reverend Caton Visits Today
Rev. Wm. Caton of Stockton was present here today, meeting local contacts and sharing remarks with attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Caton
Stockton
Dr King’s New Discovery praised by Thornville cashier
J R Garrison, cashier of the Bank of Thornville Ohio, credits Dr King’s New Discovery for his recovery from severe lung trouble and cold. He says it is the best medicine he has used and always keeps a bottle on hand. Trials free at Joseph Emmert’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Garrison
Bank of
Thornville
Ohio
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert’s
Emmert & Burrell
Died Last Evening Mrs Dianna Matter at Osteopathic Sanitarium
Mrs Dianna Matter died last evening at 5 o clock in the Osteopathic sanitarium 205 Douglas avenue after rheumatism treatment. Cause given as gravel of the kidneys. Born in Stephenson county about 66 years ago she lived on a farm north of town until six years ago then moved to Freeport with her daughter Mrs Jury. Survived by two daughters Mrs Jury and Mrs Dolmieier. also a brother and sister. Funeral arrangements not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianna Matter
Osteopathic Sanitarium
Douglas Avenue
Jury
West Freeport
Dollmeier
Freeport
Illnesses Strike Local Residents Across City
Philip Altemeier is quite ill with erysipelas. M. D. Ackey is quite ill at his home on Beaver street. Howard Barnes of Pearl City, attending the College of Commerce here, was taken sick yesterday. Dr. Peck removed him to his home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Altemeier
M. D. Ackey
Beaver Street
Howard Barnes
Pearl City
College of Commerce
Dr. Peck
St Louis pressed brick offered for agency and sale
Cuas. Trunox announces he has taken the agency for St Louis pressed brick famed for store fronts sidewalks chimneys and grades. A carload is available for inspection at Cummings' lime house near Henney buggy factory or at his North Galena avenue home. He guarantees brick quality and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Cummings’ Lime House
Henney
Galena Avenue
Trunox
New Spring Hats At E Gues Millinery Store
New spring hats and latest style trimmings available at the new millinery shop of E gues located at 163 Stephenson St Harlem Township. The Harlem Township Collector will be at the State Bank in Freeport every Wednesday and Saturday to receive taxes. Ezra Lanpseter Col Odwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.gBues
Stephenson St
Harlem
State Bank
Freeport
Ezra Lanpseter
Col
É Odwin
Knowlton Additions Offer Freeport Building Lots
The developer advertises land west of the Hospital known as Knowlton's Third Addition, with lots offered on easy terms to buyers who will build quality homes. Several lots already sold to buyers planning residences. more desirable lots remain for sale in Knowlton's Second Addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Freeport
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilbur Lumber CO
Exchanns St
Brewster House
W. M. Sanford
Gna and
Vacini Pamir Knorr
Hildreth
Coon Hollow
Tennessee Hills
America
Buck
Wing
Hollister & Fargher
Emmert & Burrell, Bruggists
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
Ching
P. Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
WM. F. Jungeunz CO
H. J. Moore
0. Wanner
Luo
Paseple Taargle
Jack ES
Nebraska
Yellow Creek
Dunbar
Journat
Serting
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Embury M. E. Church
Weary
Pleasant Street
Howard R
Victor Powell
van Buren Street
N. H. Axtell
Joseph Hoffman
Freeport Division B
L. F
W. H. Fouke
J. H. Keaple
Dean
Schelling
Douglas
General Carriage
Satisfaction
Hiarantead
Chicago Street
Hood’s
Bankers
E. Bengston
Jewelry Store
Harden & Tice Distributors
C. S. Barrett
Cilan
Bengston
Archerina Boards
C.H. Little
Sweet & Hen
Galena Street
Blust
Nice
the Reliable Jewelers
T. H. Hollister
Stephenson Straat
Charlies
Wim. Walton
Stephenson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!