Mafeking Encounter Report With Boer Losses
A Portuguese dispatch notes an engagement at Mafeking with heavy Boer losses. From Kroonstad on the 15th, two officers six men and Prince Alfred's guards foraging near a white flag farm were fired upon. two killed one lieutenant wounded and three captured. Gen Buller reports Dundee occupation of Glencoe and reductions of Transvaalers at Biggarsberg and Free Staters on Drankenburg. trains now run to Wessels Nek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Marques
Mafeking
London
Kroonstad
Prince Alfred
War Office
Buller
Dundee
Glencoe
Biggarsberg
Free
Result of yesterday's vote at Cutcaco morning service
At the Methodist general conference in Cutcaco the ballot for two general superintendents produced no winner on the first and second rounds. J F Berry led with 213 votes, J W Bowen 211, J W Hamilton 183, D H Moore 180, with other candidates receiving smaller tallies. The conference then debated the state of the church and book concerns, suspending Northern Christian Advocate publication unless a commission acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcaco
Chicago
Methodist General Conference
Board of General Superintendents
J. F. Berry
Epworth Herald
J. W. E. Bowen
Gammon Theological Seminary
J. W. Hamilton
David H. Moore
H. J. Spellmeyer
Thomas W. Meely
Charles J. Little
W. V. Kelly
A. J. Palmer
H. A. Butte
Northern Christian Advocate
Er Rente Bond
Berry
Hamilton
Hotel Helene Burns In Fire At Curacao
A blaze at the Hotel Helene 110 to 114 Fifty third street Curacao early today killed two dining room worker Charlotte Peterson and maid Lena Pearson missing a man named Peterson was last seen in the hotel office Fifteen others were injured five of whom may die The fire started in the basement spreading rapidly causing wide destruction with losses estimated at 40000 across building and furnishings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Helene
Fifty-third Street
Charlotte Peterson
Lena Pearson
Peterson
Chiropodist and Manicure at Mrs Hale’s Cottage
An advertisement invites readers to Mrs Hale at Pennsylvania House Cottage for chiropody and manicure services addressing corns bunions and related foot care with a payment note dating from the 3rd of the month.
Clark Case Continued in Senate and House Actions
Washington May 16 Special. At 1 o clock President Pro Tem Frye announced the Clark resolution was under consideration. Senator Chandler asked to postpone until Saturday to allow the privileges and elections committee to review further action. The house agreed to the delay and extended time for the judiciary minority to file views on the anti trust bill and resolutions. The house then moved to the Alaska code bill in committee of the whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
House
Joined in death. Mrs Stiles' death follows close on her husband
Rockrox May 15 Mrs E L Stiles of Rockton dies at 11 o clock after five years of frail health She was 84 and had lived in Rockton 55 years Funeral arrangements not set yet but will be held from the house on Thursday
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Arcola
Ill
Rockrox
E. L. Stiles
Rockton
Edward Mooney R G A R Man Found Dead in Saannon
Edward Mooney an elderly G A R member was found dead in bed this morning in Saannon Illinois. Officials indicate heart trouble as the likely cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saannon, Il
Edward Mooney
Tumult Among the Deputies in Rome Parliament
Rome reports royal decree pro roguing parliament after disturbances in the chamber of deputies. May 16. Special dispatch notes tense session and suspension of legislative assembly by royal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Remarkable Cure by Electric Bitters in Wisconsin Woman
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Bridge Wisconsin faced a dire stomach ailment and yellow jaundice as gall stones worsened. After doctors failed to help she used Electric Bitters and was wholly cured. The remedy, advertised as a stomach liver and kidney tonic, costs 50 cents and is sold by Jos Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Hunt
Lime Bridge
Wis
Jos
Emmert
Hats on sale this week at 25 percent off
For one week only all trimmed hats will be held at 25 per cent discount. Come and get one of the many bar gains. Mars. N. E. Kees, 5-lidlw P. O. Block. Special reduction on trimmed hats all this week. Bugs, 13d 1w 163 Stephenson St.
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Mars
N. E. Kees
P. O. Block
Stephenson St
Sunday School Workers Convene in Paris Illinois
The Illinois Sunday School association held its state convention in Paris with about 600 delegates. Chicago sent a special train, officers were elected including A. H. Mills as president and A. J. Hunter as first vice president. B. F. Jacobs praised D. L. Moody and announced Illinois leads the nation in Sunday school work.
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Paris
Ill
Illinois Sunday School Association
Chicago
A. H. Mills
Decatur
A. J. Hunter
C. T. Franks
LaSalle County
W. B Jacobs
Mary I. Bragg
Edith Burnham
Wheaton
C. L. Peyton
W. A. Pierce
D. L. Moody
Illinois
B. F. Jacobs
Grigsby Joins Republicans at Dell Rapids Convention
In Dell Rapids Minnehaha County Republicans held a convention to elect fifty three delegates to the state convention next Wednesday. The key moment was Col Melvin Grigsby late Rough Rider announcing he now aligns with the Republican party after serving as attorney general of South Dakota in 1896 on the fusion ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Rapids
S. D
Sioux Fallts
Minnehaha
Melvin Grigsby
The
Rough Riders
South Dakota
Railroad Engineers Test Line Route Near Sprinekeip
A Cincinnati party of railroad engineers led by chief engineer S J Halloway is at work running a line along the area near Sprinekeip Illinois on May 15. The project aims to survey track alignment and determine feasibility for future railway expansion in the region. Local officials and workers assist as crews map terrain and identify potential grade challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprinekeip, Ill
Cincinnati
S. J. Halloway
Illinois Central Spur Affects Chicago to St. Louis Route
A description notes an east side spur of the Chicago Peoria and St. Louis railroad between Mount Olive and Glen Carbon about 100 feet away. It states the Illinois Central aims to force terms by securing the spur which would shorten its St Louis Chicago line by roughly nine miles and reach Edwardsville and nearby coal fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peoria & St. Louis
Mount Olive
Glen Carbon
Illinois Central
Illinois militia to encamp by brigades change
Governor Tanner and Adjutant General Reece decide to hold the Illinois national guard encampment by brigades rather than regiments. First brigade includes the First Second Seventh regiments and Eighth battalion colored infantry. Camp set for about July 7, date to be fixed.
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Serinartesn
Ill
Tanner
Reece
Illinois National Guard
Fire destroys cycle firms in St. Catherines losses reach 500000
St. Catherines Ont May 16 Special Fire completely destroyed the Canada Cycle and Moor company and the Welland Vale company establishments. Losses total 500000 with partial insurance. Five hundred men are idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Catherines
Ont
Canada Cycle & Moor Company
Welland Vale Company
Census Supervisor Burchard Dispatches Supplies to Enumerators
Census Supervisor Burchard sent out a wagon load of supplies to the district’s census enumerators, coordinating shipment to support field work and data gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard
Millinery Stock Sale Ahead At Munn Building
Mrs H E Bogar announces a forthcoming opening to showcase a full stock of summer millinery, featuring latest novelties and prettiest effects. Location listed as Munn Building with triggering note of an opening date to be announced.
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H. E. Bogar
Munn
Ice Season Seeks Orders at Billerbeck’s
Ice delivery season opens with orders requested at Billerbeck’s or by addressing the undersigned Casper Neuts pledges best service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice
Billerbeck’s
Casper Neuts
Trusts and Bond Sales by National Investment Co Trustees
Five years ago National Investment Co of St Paul offered tax certificate secured bonds. We became trustees and bought 50 000 50 000 and 80 000 more bonds, selling 180 000 total to clients. May 1 mature payment arrived in full for the initial 50 000 bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Investment Co. of
St. Paul
National Investment Co
Prudent Investment Co
Men's Suits and Accessories Sale Prices Displayed
Se es offers a wide range of men and boy suits in imported worsteds stripes and checks with new spring lines, plus cassimeres serges and worsteds in single and double breasted blue, plus fashionable shirts underwear hats caps and golf caps. Prices range from 48c to 15.00 with multiple mid range options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
The Rise of Glasses in Everyday Life
A reflection on the history of eyeglasses shows how early rules limited wearing them and how progress has changed views. The text notes that modern society, including professionals, uses glasses, illustrating advances in optical science and the practical value for all ages.
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Wilbur Lumber Co
Wilbur Lumber Company
Exchange Street
Brewster House
W. M. Sanford
Grand Opera House
A. C. Knorr
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Cameras
Kodaks
Il Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
Melayne Marine
P. Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Atkins
SAT
Burrell
TM. F. Jungeunz CO
Mooge
Wanner
Helene Burns
Clark
Ilinois
Grigsby
Illinois Central Extension
Ccive Peomvt
A. M. Hoover
Attent
Bankers
Hollister & Fargher
the Reliable Jewelers
Stephanson
Freeport
Willner Bros
Ing House
Schelling & Douglas
Pana
Harden & Tice Distributors
Home Journal
C. H. Little & Co
Ierla
Atest
Bengeton’s
Freeport, TL
H. C. Burchard
Oak Street
East Front
John Coates
Axminster
Brussels
Nottingham
Marseilles
Wm. Walton
Stephenson
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