British Troops Press Forward in South Africa Campaign
Dispatches report Mafeking clashes as Commandant Eloff is captured with ninety burghers. Baden-Powell’s forces claim seven killed and seventeen wounded among the besiegers. Reports from Pretoria, London, and other stations describe federal fortress storms, troop movements, and enemy withdrawals in the South African theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Caretown
Lorenzo Marques
Eloff
Kruger
Mafeking
Baden-Powell
Pretoria
London
War Office
Buller
Danhauser
Dannhauser
New Castle
Roberts
Koonstad
Votxsrust
Biggarsberg
Methodist Conference at Curonco Elects Officials
The May 17 session of the Methodist General Conference ended the third ballot without choice for two general superintendents as Berry and Hamilton led. Pattison presented a report urging a single general secretary per benevolence and an assistant secretary, eliminating two missionary society secretaries. The fifth ballot again produced no selection for episcopacy, while city evangelization and episcopacy committees reported and debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curonco
Methodist General Conference
Board of General Superintendents
Berry
Hamilton
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Missionary Society
Freedman’s Aid Society
Buckley
Committee On
Presbyterian General Assembly Opens 112th Meeting in St Louis
The Presbyterian General Assembly began its 112th annual meeting in St Louis with nearly a thousand commissioners and delegates from northern and western states and territories attending the opening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian General Assembly
St. Louis
Early stage of international gathering underway in the south
A large portion of attendees hail from Canada, Central and South China and India. Only preliminary work is conducted today while the main business is set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Central
South
China
India
Personal mentions across several cities in a day
Fred Sick went to Rockford this morning. O. E. Dana was a morning passenger to Chicago. George Hentz of Blanchardville is here on a visit. G. S. Mansfield was a morning passenger to Chicago. Harry Chamberlin is here from Springfield on a visit. George Wertz has gone to Chicago where he has obtained a position. Frank Dahl has resigned his position at Raubenheimer's barber shop. Roy Becker went to Rockford last evening where he has obtained a position. Chas. H. Johnson left for Michigan City Ind. this morning where he has obtained a position. Mrs. P. R. Thompson is home from Des Moines Iowa where she was the guest of Mrs. C. H. Seeley. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Schulte returned from Arizona today. Mr. Schulte's health is greatly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Dana
Chicago
George Hentz
Blanchardville
G.S. Mansfield
Harry Chamberlin
Springfield
George Wertz
Frank Dahl
Raubenheimer
Roy Becker
Rockford
Chas. H. Johnson
Michigan City
Ind
P. R. Thompson
DesMoines
Iowa
C. H. Seeley
O. L. Schulte
Arizona
Mr. Schulte
Lena Life Notes Include Travel and Local Visits
Lens May 17 reports Mrs. Miles White departed for Chicago to visit her sister Mrs. M. L. Taylor and will travel to Detroit next Monday to see her son J. G. Burrows. Chicago eye and ear specialist Dr. W. H. Weaver, a Lena native, is improving after a hard winter and visits his parents Abraham Weaver and wife and sister Mrs. Baldwin at G. L. Baldwin's. Lena R. A. M. hosts attended by Dr Tyrrell and others. Amity Lutheran Junior C. E. society enjoyed a pleasant social at the church last evening. J. A. Schleder returns from a Chicago business trip. I. C. R. R. workmen grade depot grounds for a new water tank accessibility on the north side switch. Ernest Beine went to Freeport today.
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Lens
Miles White
M. L. Taylor
Chicago
Detroit
J. G. Burrows
W. H. Weaver
Lena
G. L. Baldwin
Abraham Weaver
Ernest Beine
Freeport
Tremohlen Funeral Planned at Wyandotte Street Residence
The funeral for Henry J. Tremohlen will be held from 9 Wyandotte Street at 2 tomorrow afternoon. Rev. Holke will officiate. The deceased’s father, mother, and sister have arrived from Storm Lake, Iowa.
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Henry J. Tremohlen
John Bauscher Sr
Wyandotte St
Rev. Holke
Storm Lake
Iowa
Woman Workers Society to meet at 2:30 Friday
The Society of Woman Workers of the First Presbyterian church will hold a meeting in the church parlors Friday afternoon at 2 30. Directors gathering at 2 o'clock sharp. A large attendance is desired for a special program.
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Society of Woman Workers of the
First Presbyterian Church
Galena
Mechanic Streets
Henney Band Invited to Madison Picnic by Local Woodmen
The Modern Woodmen of this city at a meeting last evening decided that they would take the Henney band with them to the picnic at Madison.
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Henney
Madison
A Woman's Peril Prompted Life Saving Operation
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Bridge Wisconsin faced a dire stomach trouble and yellow jaundice as gall stones formed. A doctor warned there was only one chance to save her life through an operation before she began using Electric Bitters. The remedy cured her stomach liver and kidney ailments and restored her health. Sold by Jos Emmert at 50 cents with guarantee.
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I. B. Hunt
Lime Bridge
Wis
Jos, Emmert
Millinery stock and opening announced by Mrs Bogar
I have just received my entire stock of summer millinery announcing latest novelties and prettiest effects opening announced later Mrs H E Bogar Mann building Two and four passenger lawn swings Dorman Co Paris Rome Europe Grand Trunk service through Montreal Boston New York Philadelphia tickets via Grand Trunk home agent J H Burais 249 Clark St Chicago
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Tel
H. E. Bogar
Mann Building
Dorman CO
Paris
Rome
Europe
Grand Trunk Railway System
Montreal
Quebec
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Grand Trunk
J. H. Burais
Clark St
Chicago
DuPont and Elgin Gun Clubs Plan May 23 Shoot
Elgin National Gun club members meet to schedule a crew shoot on May 23 at Hast Freeport range. Jd A Logan and J V Kramer pick sides, banquet funded by losers, 35 cents per participant deposit for those attending, with winnings returned to victors. C E Middleton referees, heads due at police HQ by 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuPont Gun Club
Hast Freeport
Elgin News
DuPont Gun’club
Elgin National Gun Club
Jd. A. Logan
J. V. Kramer
C. E. Middleton
Louis Freeman
E. KE. Kelley
Ralph Hawthorne
C. H. Dunbar
Special Reduction Offer On Trimmed Hats This Week
Local shop advertises a week of special reductions on trimmed hats. The brief notice lists Bugs, 163 Stephenson Street as the contact or location for the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Bugs
Stephenson St
Wanted a competent girl for general housework
A help-wanted notice seeks a capable girl for general housework with good wages and no washing or ironing. Inquiries are to be made at J. Hoffman's store in Midwich. Also a black marten tippet found and left at the office will earn a reward, with the finder asked to claim it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hoffman
Harlem gardens near water tower West of south district
Early and Late notes describe Harlem gardens located south of the water tower, attributed to H. D. Converse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
Men's Suits and Shirts Lot in Varied Styles and Prices
An advertisement lists a broad range of men and boys suits including imported worsteds, stripes and checks, spring styles, blue serges, and clay worsteds priced from $3.98 to $15.00. It also markets Negligee shirts, underwear, caps, and assorted accessories with prices denoted.
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Manhattan
Ice Icel The season for ice is here at Billerbeck's
Ice buyers are urged to leave orders at Billerbeck's or address Nndes wtater for ice delivery. Best service guaranteed in Casper. News note from 4-18d2m Casper Neuvs.
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Ice
Billerbeck’s
Nndes Wtater
Casper Neuvs
Trustee Disclosure on National Investment Co. Bonds
Five years ago National Investment Co. offered tax certificate secured bonds. We agreed to act as trustees for 350,000 bonds, deposited 50,000 tax certificates, bought 180,000 bonds, and sold them to patrons. We claim we only buy what we own and hold to maturity, and the May 1 payment confirmed full settlement of the 50,000 bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Investment Co. of
St. Paul
National Investment Co
Prudent Investment Co
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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
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
Nyea
Magente Ravage
Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
WM. F. Jungeyng CO
H. J. Mooge
Wanner
THE
Methodist Conference
Fred Sick
Henry Tremohlen
Society of Woman Workers
Will
Elgin Sportsmen
Hood’s
Chas. Melnick
Brown’s Mill
Columbus Club
St. Mary’s Hall
Knights and Ladies of Honor
K. of P. Hall
J. J. Harrihan
Union Lodge
B. of
L. F
Cave Pome A
Hoover
Golden Eagle
Birac
Aati Willner Bros
Cash Clothing House
Knowton Bros
Bankers
Hollister & Fargher
the Reliable Jewelers
Stephanson Street
Schelling & Douglas
Chicago Street
Stephenson
Pana Cub
Harden & Tice Distributors
Sita
Ladies’ Home
C.H. Little & Go
Wenty
Bengston
Freeport, Il
H. C. Burchard
Oak Street
East Front
John Coates
Axminster
Brussels
Nottingham
Wim. Walton
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