British Push On At Helpmakaar And Newberrys Mills
Special dispatches report Buller advancing from Lady Smith with heavy Boer artillery duels and flanking moves near Helpmakaar. Eighth division pressed forward to Newberrys mills capturing flour and grain as Brabant’s guards clear the countryside toward Cleveland. President Steyn relocates to Heilbrun amid armistice rumors as Transvaal tensions rise.
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London
Stone Hill Farm
Natal
Buller
Ladysmith
Helpmakaar
Bethens
Biggarsberg
Cleveland
Kroonstadt
Steyn
Heilbrun
Lindley
Vaal
Standard
Johannesburg
Transvaalvolkesraad
Rockford Charity Scheme Turns Trolley Lines Over
Rockford Illinois May 12 by arrangement with the local street car company the Ladies Union Aid society sets Saturday June 9 as trolley day when women will operate the cars and collect fares for charity. Residents will also donate old rubber to be sold and added to the charity fund.
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Rocktrorp
Ill
Ladies’ Union Aid Society
Col e Former Globe National Bank Leader Sentenced
Boston May 13 Special In United States court Charles H. Cole former president of the Globe National bank pleaded guilty to misappropriating funds and was sentenced to eight years in the Greenfield jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
United States
Charles H. Cole
Globe National Bank
Greenfield
Attempt to Burn Hay Near Quartermaster Store
Seven Filipinos attempted to burn hay near the river front quartermaster store house. A guard killed one and wounded another, while the remaining assailants fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Illinois Republicans Nominate Mann in First and Mills in Fourth
Curiaco May 14 Special The Republicans of two Illinois Congressional districts nominated candidates for Congress James R Mann was chosen in the first district and Daniel W Mills was selected to represent the fourth district.
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Curiaco
Illinois
Congress
Jas. R. Mann
Daniel W. Mills
Notes from Washington Senate committee on inter
Washington May 14 notes report on senate committee on inter. The brief dispatch summarizes ongoing deliberations and policy concerns affecting legislation.
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Washington
Washington, D.C
Senate Committee On
Congress debates armor plate terms in naval bill
The house favors the Nicaragua canal bill. The Supreme Court upholds the inheritance tax as valid for the legacy amount. Senate adopts armor plate amendment 82 to 19, fixing payments at 545 dollars per ton for ships and 445 for others. if armor cannot be bought at that price, a navy armor plant will be built. Cannon reports the deficiency bill totaling 3,839,021 with minor items. Hull reports Military Academy bill. Cannon moves to committee on the whole to consider armor plate bill.
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House
Supreme Court
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Cannon
Illinois
Hull
Military Academy
Methodist conference adopts two thirds rule for bishops
In Ciucaco on May 14 the general conference approved a commission to select delegates for the ecumenical Methodist conference in London. A resolution to restrict book fund profits to supporting superannuated ministers was discussed, and a two thirds rule for bishop elections was adopted. W A Merrifield from Rock River conference was asked to serve in Chicago but plans a Paris exposition trip. Also, Miss Florence Chapin will entertain at the Baptist church this evening with ice cream and cake. Eva Kneale of Mt. Carroll visits Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciucaco
Hurst
General Conference
London
Albert R. Rich
Erie
Buckley
General Conferences
Committee On Elections
Committee of Episcopacy
Board of General Superintendents
W. A. Merrifield
Rock River
Chicago
Wm. Deering
Merrifield
Baptist Church
Florence Chapin
Miss Chapin
Electric Bitters cures Lime Bridge woman health
"There is only one chance to save your life and that is through an operation" were the startling words heard by Mrs. I. B. Hunt from her doctor after vainly trying to cure her stomach trouble and yellow jaundice. Gall stones formed and she worsened until Electric Bitters wholly cured her. A Stomach Liver and Kidney remedy, 50 cents, Jos Emmett druggist. Special hats Dor man Co lawn swings Stephenson St. 5-lddiw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Hunt
Lime Bridge
Wis
Jos
Emmett
Special Hat Sale Trimmed Hats 25 Percent Discount
One week only all trimmed hats discounted by a quarter. Many bargains available at Mrs. N. E. Keck E. Kidl P. O. Block storefronts.
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N. E. Keck
E. Kidl
P. O. Block
Republican senatorial convention to nominate in Jo Daviess
The Republican senatorial convention for the Twelfth district will meet tomorrow at 1 pm at the Y M C A in this city. Delegates from Stephenson Carroll and Jo Daviess counties will select nominees for state senate and two state house seats with listed endorsers and delegates from Freeport Lena Pearl City and other towns.
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State Senate
Illinois
Stephenson
Carroll
Jo Daviess
John C. McKenzie
Elizabeth
Jo Daviess County
C. W. Middlekauff
Lanark
Carroll County
Jas. R. Cowley
Stephenson County
George Shick
Lena
H. D. Bentley
Freeport
W. H. Bender
Kent
Z. T. F. Runner
Charles Musser
Pearl City
L. H. Burrell
Fred Biesemeier
Eleroy
John Elsesser
Red Oak
Frank E. Serfass
Seth Scott
Silver Creek
W. T. Lamb
Ridott
Issenhuth
Harry L
Fair
Waddams
Ever Olson
Davis
E. B. Clingman
Lancaster
Crip Washburn
Florence
Dr. C. L. Snyder
Chas. Hall
J.B. Fuller
Winslow
W. A. Stevens
John S. Harpster
Carl Zimmerman
Harlem
R. W. Burton
City Directory and Stephenson County Atlas List
A shabby listing shows a second-hand cheap buggy, a second-hand horse, two office desks, three set scales, four show cases, and a Nat ional cash register. Contact Towall for details and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Atlas
National Cash Register
Towall
Summer millinery stock arrival announced later
Mrs H E Bogar invites interest in the latest novelties and prettiest effects from her stock of summer millinery stored at the Munn building. Opening announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munn
Special Hats Sale and Local Club Notices
Miss Bues announces a trimmed hats sale. The H R C meets with Miss Kate Hershey at 16 American street. Ladies Prayer Circle gathers at Embury Methodist Church Tuesday at 3 PM. William Biene resigns from Wm Miele's barber shop. replaced by Chas Malone. Henry Hoyman adds rubber-tired rigs and new harness plus horses to Spring street livery stock. Miss Florence Chapin to entertain at Baptist church tonight with A Starless Crown. Baptist church social promises a treat. Beecham's Pills advertised for after meals. Freeport praising bargains at Mrs H E Konar's opposite court house. 5-Lodwif
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hoyman
Spring Street
Florence Chapin
The
Baptist Church
Baptist Bible School
Freeport
H. E. Konar
Court House
Lodwif
Wanted Help Wanted in Rockford Advertising Note
Bright capable man or woman sought for local work with good salary and permanent position. Address with reference to A S Hinkley 447 Brown Building Rockford. Also competent girl for general housework to serve four adults apply 259 Stephenson Street John Burrell.
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A.S. Hinkley
Brown Building
Rockford
Stephenson Street
John Burrell
Ice season returns with orders at Billerbeck's
Ice supplies available this season. Customers may leave orders at Billerbeck's or address the undersigned. Best service guaranteed. Signed by Caster Nenos.
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Ice
Billerbeck’s
Trusts and bonds sale by National Investment Co
Five years ago National Investment Co of St Paul offered bonds secured by tax certificates. We bought 50 000 bonds as trustees, then a second 50 000, then 80 000 more. We sold all 180 000 to patrons and on May 1 the 50 000 bonds matured with full payment received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Investment Co. of
St. Paul
National Investment Co
Prudent Investment Co
Wes
Men's Suits and Accessories Galore at Great Values
A wide selection of men’s suits in imported worsteds, cassimeres, and blue serges plus Boy’s and Child’s suits. Includes fancy Negligee and dress shirts, undergarments, caps, and golf caps with prices from $1.48 to $15.00. Strong emphasis on quality fabrics and Spring styles across multiple lines.
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Manhattan
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Ting
Fey
Ag Dodg
Wilbur Lumber Co
Wilbur Lumber Company
Exchange Street
Brewster House
W. M. Sanford
Grand Opera House
A.C. Knorr
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Freeport, Lil
Udi
P. Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
Mmert & Burrell
WM. F. Jungeunz
H.j.mooge
Wanner
Gen. Buller
Rockford’s
Methodist Conference
Eva Kneale
Mt. Carroll
Freeport Friends
E. Eves
Stephenson St
Dorman & Co
Bues
Kate Hershey
American Street
Ladies Prayer Circle
Embury Methodist Church
William Biene
Wm. Miele
Chas. Malone
Beecham
On Drug
Chas
F. Johnson
Cvive Weomot
A. M. Hoover
Bankers
Hollister & Fargher, the Reliable Jewelers
Stephanson Street
Tee
Fas
Golden Eagle
Willner Bros
Schelling & Douglas
Chicago Street
Spana Cub
Harden & Tice Distributors
Ladies’’ Home Journal
C. H. Little & Co
Ge Brainest
Bengston
Freeport, Ill
H. C. Burchard
Bx'r
Oak Street
East Front
John Coates
Axminster
Brussels
Nottingham
Marseilles
Wim. Walton
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