Boers Evacuate Thabanchu Hill and Smithfield Occupied
From Bloemfontein May 3 and Cape Colony May 3 reports note Brandfort captured with few casualties as Boer forces retreat toward Trekking. Gen French departs, Gen Rundle commands. Brabant expected to junction. Hart’s brigade occupies Smithfield, capturing 25 of 150 Boers.
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Lonnox
Roberts
War Office
Bloemfontein
Brandfort
Tuasa Nenu
Thabanchu Hill
Wepener
French
Rundle
Brabant
Arrvat Norra
Cape Colony
Smithfield
Orange Free State
Hart
Rival Claims Hanecy Party Controls Cook County Convention
The Judge Hanecy faction led by Congressman Lorimer says it controls Cook county Republican delegates, with 721 of 1115 total, while the Carter camp claims a split. Nominations are not planned today and the convention will adjourn to after the Peoria state meeting on May 8. County state delegates tallies show Hanecy with 365. Carter none, others unsettled.
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Hanecy
Cook County
Cutcago
Lorimer
Peoria
Carter
Admiral Dewey Receives Warm Reception in St Louis
In St Louis on May 4 Admiral Dewey and Mrs Dewey were greeted with cheers as they left their hotel and traveled to the Merchants' Exchange for a 10:30 reception. President Whitlaw welcomed them. the admiral thanked the city and later attended a luncheon at the University Club.
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St. Louis
Admiral
Dewey
Merchants’ Exchange
O. L. Whitlaw
University Club
Warrant Issued for Jackson I Case Wisconsin Politician
A warrant was issued in Kenosha for the arrest of Jackson I. Case Racine postmaster and Republican figure on a charge of violating game laws. It is alleged Case and companions hunted on Birch farm in Somers on April 21 and killed twelve jack snipes. The case, prompted by Case's prominence, will be heard before Justice Stater tomorrow.
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Kenosga
Wis
Jackson I. Case
Racine
Wisconsin
Kenosha
Justice Stater
Bowling Contests at Freeport Club Tonight
In Freeport the Pin Destroyers lead the tournament as they face the Odds and Ends in a battle royal tonight. Saturday at 9 a.m. West Freeport ladies team will play Mrs Dr Stealey's group led by captain Mrs Tuckett with teammates Mrs J E Tuckett Mrs Edward Bengston Mrs W A Hance Mrs C D Knowlton Mrs T D Hewitt. Stealey's squad includes Mrs H D Bentley Mrs Roy K Farwell Miss Isabel Farwell Miss Etta Hill. W Feiler the Chicago insurance man who organized the Freeport bowlers last week is in town with German interests. He seeks top bowlers to challenge Uncle Joe Hettinger's team again.
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Freeport
Pin Destroyers
West Freeport
Dr. Stealey
Edward Bengston
W. A. Hance
C. D. Knowlton
T. D. Hewitt
Stealey
H. D. Bentley
Roy K. Farwell
Isabel Farwell
Etta Hill
W. Feiler
Chicago
Joe Hettinger
Monroe contracts 61 arc lights at 65 per light
Monroe Wisconsin renews a three year contract with a local electric light company for 61 arc lights of 1200 candle power each burning until 12 30. The price is 65 dollars per light per year versus prior 75 dollars. A rebate is earned if more than 20 lights fail at once.
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Monroe
Wis
Figure Syrup and Teas Promote Beauty Claims
Advertisement purports that Syrup of Figs by California Fig Syrup Co. and Rocky Mountain Tea by Joseph Emmert render women more beautiful. The copy emphasizes natural remedies as ideal, claiming enhanced appearance and a gentle effect.
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California
Joseph Emmert
Weather Forecast for Cutcaco May Five
Special weather report for Cutcaco Illinois forecasts fair tonight and Saturday with frost in the north tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcaco
Ilinois—Fair
Auction Sale Of Damaged Goods By A. W. Ford & Son
After settling with the insurer the firm offers damaged items at 30 to 50 percent off. Sample bargains include clocks, teaspoons, silver ties, and umbrellas with prices from 68 cents to $4.25. Sale begins May 2. A. W. Ford & Son, Jewelers.
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A. W. Ford & Son
Miss Mae Blust Hosts Candy Pull For Birthday
Miss Mae Blust entertained a number of her friends last evening at a candy pull in honor of her birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mae Blust
Damaged Millinery Sale At Mrs Bogar's Store
Mrs H E Bogar offers damaged stock of millinery on sale with pattern hats originally 6 to 18 dollars now priced under half. Also big bargains on ladies oxford shoes and children's slippers at Winslow & Co with prices as low as 95 cents and 65 cents respectively.
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H. E. Bogar
Ladies’ Oxfords
Winslow & Co
Ice season returns station orders urged at Billerbeck's
The note invites all who want ice to leave orders at Billerbeck's or address the undersigned. Best service guaranteed, signed Caster Neuus.
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Ice
Billerbeck’s
A Chance for Idle Money
Dexter A Knowlton plans another trip into Minnesota and eastern South Dakota to secure mortgage loans for the firm and friends. Investors with funds seek safe loans. the firm offers desirable mortgages at 5 percent interest, hoping to reinvest the proceeds from the trip.
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Dexter A. Knowlton
Minnesota
South Dakota
Desirable Building Lots for Sale on Easy Terms
A local listing promotes numerous building lots still available with easy payment terms. The ad emphasizes affordable prices and flexible financing to attract buyers seeking beginner investments or homebuilding options.
Harlem gardens near water tower noted
H. D. Converse reports on a location described as Harlem gardens situated south of the water tower. The terse item indicates a place reference and a person connected to the note without additional context or events.
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Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
H. D. Converse
Senate Advances Post Office Bill and Major Appointments
In Washington on May 4 Senator Walcott filed the post office appropriation bill and announced it would be considered on May 16. A Teller resolution expressing Boer sympathy was laid over at the author’s request. The army reorganization bill was passed, with Gen Otis to return to the United States. Gen MacArthur will command the division in the Philippines, with Wheaton succeeding him as commander of the department of Southern Luzon. Otis sails tomorrow.
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Washington
Walcott
Postoffice and Post Roads’ Committee
Senate
Postoffice
Teller
Colorado
Otis
United States
War Department
MacArthur
Philippines
Wheaton
Department of
Luzon
Longenecker Chosen as Department Commander at G A R encampment
Jacksonville May 4 Special Judge Longenecker of Chicago was elected Department Commander of the G A R at the state encampment. Peoria selected as next year’s encampment site. Also reports deaths at the Quincy Soldiers Home listing April deaths among former Civil War veterans from Illinois and nearby states.
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Jacksonville
Longenecker
Chicago
G. A
Peoria
Quincy
Quexey
Til
Auring
Edward W. Peterson
Wiscousili Battery
John Cahill
Fortieth Tlinois Infantry
Michel Dillon
One Hundred and Thirtieth Illinois Infantry
Incand W Moore
Eighteenth Illinois Infantry
Samuel Norton
Fifteenth Illinois Infantry
Monroe James
Eleventh
Illinois
Fashionable Suits and Boys Apparel at Artistic Clothing
Prepared stock includes men’s suits in imported worsteds and blue serges from 12 to 15 dollars, spring patterns, and cassimeres. Also offers Boy’s long pant suits, Child’s three piece and vestee suits, Negligee shirts, underwear, and caps, with colors and patterns across sizes.
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Manhattan
Methodist general conference opens with devotional and business sessions
Caivaco May special reports from past quadrennium were submitted. H J Cozine of Puget Sound university presided the devotional on day three while Bishop H W Warren led business sessions. A memorial and resolution urged no change to the discipline forbidding dancing and theatergoing. Both were referred to the church committee.
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Committee On Church
Carroll County Democratic Convention Set for May 18
The Carroll county central committee fixed May 18 as the date to hold the county convention to choose delegates to the state Senatorial and Congressional conventions and to nominate candidates for county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrout
Democratic County Central Committee
Carroll County
Northwestern freight depot plans near Galena Street
Next week the Galena division superintendent will meet Division Superintendent Wallace of Illinois Central to discuss a proposed new freight depot. The site across Galena street faces business opposition, and officials may shift the ground so the depot does not encroach closer to Galena street than the old facility.
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Galena Division
Northwestern Roads
Wallace
Illinois Central Road
Northwestern
Galena Street
Blust Building on Galena to be sold at master's sale
The Blust building on Galena street east of Chicago will be sold at a master's sale next Tuesday May 8 as the Blust heirs seek a division of the property.
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Blust
Galena Street
Chicago
Local Illness Affects Voight Family and Yeager Kin
Miss Lucy Voight and Mrs. Godfrey Voight are numbered among the afflicted. Mrs. J. F. Yeager remains in a critical condition, while Henry Yeager's young daughter shows improvement today.
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Lucy Voight
Godfrey Voight
J. F. Yeager
Henry Yeager
Boutell Renominated by Acclamation in Sixth District
Curiaco Illinois May 4 Special Henry S Boutell was today renominated by acclamation to represent the Sixth Congressional district in congress.
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Curiaco
Henry S. Boutell
Hardware and Lawn Equipment at Cost Sale
Hardware stoves refrigerators and lawn mowers offered at cost. Contact Lowell for details on prices and availability.
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Lowell
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Wilbur Lumber Company
Exchange Street
Brewster House
W. M. Sanford
Grand Opera House
A. C. Knorr
John W. Vogel and
Arthur Kening
DIG -Minstrels
Gale
Hollister& Fargher’s
Emmert & Burrell, Pruggists
Freeport, Ill
THE
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Vaanywortiwt
Semall
She Medan
Marine
8. P. Kent
Murine
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
Sali Freeport
Emmert & Burrell
WM. F. Jungeunz CO
H.j.mooge
Wanner
Robert
Racine, Wis
Jack Snipe
Smoke & Water
Knowlton Bros
Bankers
Schelling &Douglas
Chicago Street
Stephenson St
Longnenecker
A. M. Hoover
H. C. Burchard
Oak Street
East Front
John Coates
Cuba
Harden & Tice Distributors
Methodist Conference
Democrats
Boutell
Willner Bros
Cash Clothing House
Ladies’ Home
C. H. Little
Sian
Bengston
Hollister
Fargher
Stephenson Gtreat
Axminster
Brussels
Nottingham
Marseilles
Wm. Walton
Stephenson
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