War Office Dispatch From Roberts At Geneva Siding
May 11 Roberts reports headquarters with Pole Carew's division marching 20 miles and nearing Kroonstad while Boschland is held by Boers entrenched. Broadwood's brigade captures wagons and prisoners near Potgieter's laagar. Nearly a hundred prisoners taken in two days. May 12 at Boshrand ten miles south of Kroonstad reconnoitering with enemy evacuation, French's cavalry seizes Walsch river drift to block passage.
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Lonpox
War Office
Roberts
Geneva Siding
Pole- Carew
Kroonstad
Boschland
Broadwood
Night Freight Wreck Kills Seven Near Fairmont Park
In Puiapeapaia Pennsylvania on May 12 a freight train wreck in a tunnel near Twenty-fifth street caused seven deaths. Fire followed the crash and over a dozen firemen were injured while fighting the flames. Engineer George Loeb Fireman George Henchman and five tramps died. Tower Operator Frank Lantee, blamed for the accident, was found asleep at his post and has since disappeared.
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Puiapeapaia
Twenty-fifth Street
Fairmont Park
George Loeb
George Henchman
Frank Lantee
Streetcar strike affects main line service in Kansas City
Kansas City Missouri May 12 Special A strike was ordered early this morning on all the street car lines of the Metropolitan Railway company but not enough men on any one line struck to make any appreciable effect on running of cars on main line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Metropolitan Railway Company
Bank statement highlights six day balance shifts New York May 12
A special report lists six day bank movements in New York with Reserve and Loans decreasing by 645 750 and 287 900 respectively while Specie declines 1 689 100 and Deposits fall 1 909 000. Legals rise 566 100 and Circulation increases 90 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Renomination by acclamation at Fifth District Dems
Independence reporters note Hon. William S. Cowenard of Kansas City was renominated for Congress today by acclamation at the Democratic convention of Missouri's Fifth district. The event solidifies Cowenard's bid as the party's choice for the district seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
William S. Cownerd
Kansas City
Fifth Congressional District
Senate votes down armor plant proposal in tight tally
Washington D C May 12 Special In the senate today the proposition to establish an armor plant was defeated by a vote of 22 to 24. There will be a meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star Monday evening. Officers are requested to be present at 7 15 Keep your eye on Rocky Mountain Tea made by the Madison Medicine Co We never sleep We are the originators others come after 35c Jos Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Lumber Co
Washington, D. C
Senate
Order of the Eastern Star
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Jos. Emmert
Jos, Emmert
Big Scores Highlight Last Night's Bowling Matches
Sidney Harden set a record with 240 while Ed Bengston rolled 236 and led the field with a 191 average as the P. D's defeated the Rough Rollers two of three games. The Rough Rollers finish 9-9 in the series. Smith's P. D's sit atop the standings. West Freeport ladies beat Freeport two of three at the Freeport club lanes.
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Pin Destroyers
Rough Rollers
Sidney Harden
Ed Bengston
Bengston
P. D’s
Rough Aotien
Smith
West Freeport
Freeport
Freeport Club
Smiths
Killen
Hardin
Stoufe A
Ford
Ra Porter
Collman
Noo
Hollister
Popilaeer
Farwell
Ray Do
Kennedy
Hewitt
Fry
Culver
Bidwell
Cowley
Knowlton
Earc
Webster
Ore Stoskopf
Marriageable Mutual Benefit Association formed in Champaign
The Marriageable Mutual Benefit Association, a newly incorporated company in Champaign, offers financial help for weddings. Officers include M. L. Williams as president and E. M. Lusk as secretary. Organizers are young Champaign businessmen backed locally, aiming to raise youth ideals and provide home-saving security before matrimony. The W. R. C. will hold a social tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marriageable Mutual Benefit Association
Ursana
Ill
Champaign
M. L. Williams
D. D.S
E. M. Lusk
A. J. Williams
J. W. Cleveland
C. R. Inngerich
Williams
City Directory and Stephenson County Atlas Listing
A compact list notes items for sale including a second-hand buggy horse office desks scales show cases and a National cash register. Potential buyer advised to talk to Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
National Cash Register
Lowell
Millinery Stock Arrives For Summer Styles
Local shop announces arrival of complete stock of summer hats and novelties from Mrs H in Bogar Minn building with opening announced later. Read the Journal's want column for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogar, Minn Building
The
Journal
Grace Hoover Wins Silver Medal Contest at First Methodist
Miss Grace Hoover won the silver medal in the fourth contest held last evening at the First Methodist church before a large crowd. Judges were W A Service J T White and Mrs J S Lathrop. Hoover recited On a Lehigh Valley Train and impressed judges and attendees. program featured several recitations solos and a prayer with the congregation afterward.
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First Methodist Church
W. A. Service
J. T. White
J. S. Lathrop
Grace Hoover
Lehigh Valley
Ste Rav
Axtell Solo
Helen Farr
Poor House
Myrtle Mac
Addie Brigham
Grace “Hoover
Anna Hoa Solo
Vera Dustman
Etta Woods
Freeport Millinery Fire Sale At Mrs. Bear's Store
The Freeport shop promotes a continuing fire sale with rapidly diminishing stock. Shoppers are urged to visit Mrs. H. E. Bear's opposite the court house for a chance at the bargains before they run out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
H. E. Bear
Court House
For sale exclusive staple business by J H Wueever
Sale offer for a few hundred dollars. Exclusive staple business with large profits from the start. Contact J H Wueever at Williams House or apply to Geo Standart in the District Mutual Life Insurance Co ground floor Knowlton bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wueever
Williams House
Geo. Standart
Mer. Mutual Life Insurance Co
Knowlton Bank
Ice orders being taken at Billerbeck's
Ice season opens with buyers urged to place orders at Billerbeck's or by mail to the undersigned. Service promised as best. Caseer NEHUS signs the notice with date 4-18d2m.
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Ice
Billerbeck’s
Bonds Bought and Sold in Trust Conflict
Five years ago the National Investment Co of St Paul offered tax certificate secured bonds. We bought and held $180,000 in three issues as trustees, paying with our own funds and selling to patrons. On May 1 the first $50,000 issue matured and we received full payment by draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Investment Co. of
St. Paul
National Investment Co
Prudent Investment Co
Men's Suits and Apparel Prices Across Styles
A catalog-style list detailing men's suits in imported worsteds stripes and checks with prices from 7.50 down to 3.98, plus boys and children's suits in various fabrics and patterns, and a selection of shirts, underwear, caps, and fabrics with multiple price points.
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Manhattan
Death at Shannon claims Mrs. Jethro Mastin in Shannon Illinois
Mrs Katheryn Daugherty Mastin died at her Fifth Avenue home in Shannon on Friday at 1 30 pm after years of illness. Born Daugherty she was a longtime Shannon resident and M E church member loved for kindness and motherhood. Survived by husband and three children William Denver Geo C Chicago and Margaret Ward at home plus two sisters in Elgin and Kansas City. Funeral to be held Tuesday officiated by Rev G Davin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jethro Mastin
Shannon
Jethro Martin
Fifth Avenue
M. E
William
Denver
Geo. C
Chicago
Margaret Ward
Wm. Dodds
Elgin
Isabelle Spenser
Kansas City
Mastin
Rev. G. Davin
Blue Flame Cabinet Oil Cook Stove Ad Claim
An advertisement for the Blue Flame Cabinet Oil Cook Stove touts a no wick no valves design with no small needle openings, noting it appears in Ladies' Home Journal.
Do Your Eyes Need Care This Light Season
C H Little & Co warns that those with distant vision problems fatigue easily and dislike bright light should not neglect eye checks. The prompt suggests readers consider a professional exam to protect long term sight.
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Wilbur Lumber Company
Exchange Street
Brewster House
W. M. Sanford
Grand Opera House
A. C. Knorr
Ohn W. Vogel NY Noe Deming's Big -Minstrels
Olvid Deacon
Adam
Hollister& Fargher’s
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Mpruggists
Freeport, Ill
Drof
P. Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
Sal
Immert & Burrell
WM. F. Jungkunz
H. J. Mooge
0. Wanner
Rand
Watchman
Philadelphia
Missouri
West Freeport 3d
Byerly
Hanes
Knowlto
Benestan
Tuckett
Bentley
Etta Hill
Roy Farwell
Stealy Eereeeres
W. R. C. Willi
Veebee
Beecham
Money Maker
A. M. Hoover
Knowton Bros
Bankers
Schelling & Douglas
Stephenson St
Pana Cub
Harden & Tice Distributors
Lidly
FAGLE
Illner Bros
Cash Clothing House
Advt
Ladies’ Home Journa
C. H. Little & Co
Om Ai Tn Bengston
Freeport, Il
H. C. Burchard
R. Nae
Oak Street
East Front
John Coates
Axminster
Brussels
Nottingham
Marseilles
Walton Nephews
Freeport, Lik
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