Supreme Court Decision Affects Illinois Towns
A March report from Huntsville notes a Illinois Supreme Court ruling written by Justice Phillips. The case, brought by John W. Young and others, challenges disconnecting 800 acres from Donnelson village. The court held the board must disconnect when petitioned by majority landowners if land is not laid out in lots or blocks. Justice Carter dissented with Chief Justice Cartwright concurring.
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Hunntstoro
Ill
Illinois
Supreme Court
Justice Phillips
Circuit Court
Montgomery County
John W. Young
Donnelson
a_ city Council
Board of Trustees
City Council
Carter
Cartwright
McKinley Signs Financial Bill in White House
Washington March 14. At 12:46 pm President McKinley affixed his signature to the financial bill after Overstreet of Indiana presented it at the White House. The Senate then confirmed the measure with Frye signing as to standard value. The House moved to the District of Columbia appropriation bill while Salisbury’s reply to Krueger and Steyn arrived, declining the plea for peace, with further Boer efforts anticipated.
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Washington
Congressman Overstreet
Indiana
White House
Senate
Teller
Turner
Puerto Rico
District of Columbia
Salisbury
Krueger and Steyn
Hay
London
Adelbert Hay
Pretoria
United States
British forces in force march on Bloemfontein and Mafeking
A Blomfontein dispatch reports the government seat moved to Kronstadt as British commander Delaney describes a Saturday fight at Abraham's Kraal where about forty thousand British attacked hills left of positions. Heavy British losses are noted. Plummer’s force advances toward Mafeking within forty miles. Roberts occupies Bloemfontein and raises the British flag over the capitol.
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Prevorra
Blomefontein
Kronstadt
Delaney
Abraham’s Kraal
Logarsi
Plummer
Mafeking
Caretown
Plumer
London
General Roberts
Bloemfontein
Armour Company Becomes Private Corporation
Final steps completed to incorporate Armour packing interests with a $20,000,000 capitalization. Papers sent to Springfield for filing establish a private corporation embodying all Armour & Co. packing interests. Philip D. Armour serves as president of the new corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Company
Curoaco
Armour Packing
Springfield
Armour & Co
Philip D. Armour
Armstrong steel works destroyed by fire in Flint
Flint Mich March 14 Special The Armstrong steel works was destroyed by fire early this morning. The loss is 150000 dollars partly insured.
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Flint, Mich
Armstrong Steel Works
Rubber tires for carriages endure say liverymen
A leading liveryman declares rubber tired vehicles are here to stay despite the high cost of retying many carriages. He notes the tires cushion jolts on rough roads and this saving on wear and tear is a major benefit.
To Cure Cold In One Day Remedy Ad
An old want column item promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming cure of a cold in one day. It notes a refund guarantee by druggists if it fails and that E. W. Grove signs each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W.grove
Mystery Workers in Session Contest Location of Offices
Mystic Workers of the World in session in this city with delegates from five states. They must decide on a reserve fund and the permanent location of principal offices. Sterling Shillicothe and Dixon compete with Pulton for the site. Ruling on Sheep Indemnity. Attorney General Akin declares 1897 1898 acts invalid for sheep indemnity. owners must prove losses within ten to forty days after damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourax
Lil
Supreme Lodge
Workers of the World
Sterling
Shillicothe
Dixon
Pulton
Spinneriztp
Ill
Weather outlook for Caroaco area Thu threat of precip
Special weather note from Caroaco dated March 14 reports threatening conditions tonight and Thursday with rain or snow possible in the south Thursday. Cold air moving in will cause a drop in temperatures south of the region tonight.
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Caroaco
Illinois
New City Directory in Freeport Planned by T. D. Osborne
T. D. Osborne will soon begin work on a new city directory for Freeport. Mrs. Henry Seifert, who has been sick for some time, is improving.
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New City
T. D. Osborne
Freeport
Henry Seifert
A Fast Run Between Freeport and Chicago
Pat Ryan, veteran Northwestern engineer, runs a passenger engine between Freeport and Chicago, completing a two hour forty two minute trip with fourteen stops. Reports note plans for Great Western to extend into Rockford, with a depot site in South Main street and anticipated ownership changes. Other items mention a mouse eating tickets in Champaign, washouts on the D R I and N W line, and near-misses on the Illinois Central south of the three mile branch.
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Pat Ryan
Northwestern
Freeport
Chicago
Pat
St. Paul
Stickney
Great Western Road
Rockford
South Main Street
Great Western
Maple Leaf
Byron
Illinois Central
Champaign
Clinton
Davenport
Three Mile
South
Dixon
Social Happenings and Birthday Milestones
H R Dill marks birthday with six oclock dinner hosted by his wife at his Illinois Central division superintendent home. Lutheran church youth group hosts a social at Mr McCulloch’s home. Second Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid invites members to a church parlors reception. Henry Bloom and Miss Lida Gillapp wed at the courthouse with Justice Goddard officiating. Private dancing party planned at Blust’s hall tomorrow night. Four local birthdays today for John Schwartz 64, William Wagner 59, F J Kuntz 567, William Ascher 54. celebrations noted.
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John Schwartz
Wm. H. Wagner
Wm. Ascher
F. J. Kuntz
J. F. Kuntz
Building Lots for Sale in Freeport Knowlton Additions
The ground west of the Hospital, part of Knowlton's Third Addition to Freeport, is offered for sale on easy terms to buyers who will build quality homes. Several lots have already sold to desirable purchasers planning to erect homes. We also have many desirable lots still for sale in Knowlton's Second Addition.
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Knowlton
Freeport
Illnesses Reported Across Local Residents
Mrs James Mitchell lies ill at home on North Galena avenue. Mrs H R Moyer shows improvement. Mrs A J Scott is rapidly recovering. John Manley is on the sick list. C L Erwin is quite ill with the mumps.
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James Mitchell
Galena Avenue
H. R. Moyer
A. J. Scott
John Manley
C.L. Erwin
Home-Druggist's Guarantee for Quick Cold Cure
An ad claims Dr Hoag's EZ Cold Cure can cure a cold in a day if started early, offering 25 tablets for 26 cents. It guarantees results or money refunded and lists W F Jungkins Co and H J McGe as distributors along with a note about new millinery at the old stand.
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Hoag
W. Fef
Jungkins & CO
H. J. Mooqge
St Louis Pressed Brick Offered for Local Jobs
Cuas Truncx announces agency for St Louis pressed brick ideal for storefronts sidewalks chimneys and grades. A carload is available for inspection at Cummings lime house near Henney buggy factory or at North Galena avenue. He guarantees brick quality and workmanship. Also new spring hats and trim at E Bues millinery, 163 Stephenson St.
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St. Louis
Cummings’ Lime House
Henney
Galena Avenue
E. Bues
Stephenson St
Harlem Township Tax Collection Dates at Freeport Bank
Harlem Township collector Ezra Saxpmeier will be at the State Bank in Freeport every Wednesday and Saturday to receive taxes. Collecting officer listed as Colonel Odwlw.
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Harlem
State Bank
Freeport
Ezra Saxpmeier
u-Odwlw
Gratitude to Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Helpers
We express thanks to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen friends and neighbors who assisted in our bereavement. Mrs J H Horroan T G Wise and family Kellar and Fifer hosted their weekly dance last evening.
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J. H. Horroan
T. G. Wise
Kellar & Fifer
King’s New Discovery Cures Lung Trouble Says Banker
J R Garrison cashing at Thornville Ohio banker credits Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption aiding his health after a severe cold. He says it is the best medicine he ever used and keeps a bottle on hand. Coughs colds throat chest lung troubles relieved. 50c and 1 0 0 trial bottles free at Joseph Emmert’s store.
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J. R. Garrison
Bank of
Thornville
Ohio
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert’s
Emmert & Burrell
He Fooled the Surgeons with Arnica Salve Cure
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio endured 18 months with a rectal fistula. Doctors warned of death without costly surgery. He treated himself using Bucklen's Arnica Salve, touted as the surest pile cure, at 25 cents a box from Joseph Emmert.
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Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
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Phillips
McKinley
Wilbur Lumber CO
Exphanas Dt
Brewsterhouse
W. M. Sanford
Coon Hollow
Tennessee Hills
America
Buck
Sants
Hollister & Farghor
Pruggists
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Iil
Iy Mall
P. Kent
John Kreising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
The
Journal
Mystic Workers IN Session
Fulton
Ryan
H. R. Dill
H.R. Dill
Young Men’s Union of the
Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Second Presbyterian Church
Henry Bloom
Lida Gillapp
Court House
Justice Goddard
Blust’s
Schelling & Douglas
Chicago Street
Bankers
DrJonag
Wdiw
E. BENGSTON’S + Jewelry Store
Cuba
Harden & Tice Distributors
Archerina Boards
Sweet & He
Galena Street
Hollister & Fargher “the Reliable Jewelers
T. H. Hollister
Stephenson
Charlies
Soho Saar
Wm. Walton
Fll
C. S. Barrett
Tan
Bengston
Freeport, Il
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