Wilbur Lumber Co. sale acquired by Freeport firm
A Freeport-based company announces it has purchased the entire lumber and fuel business of the Wilbur Lumber Co. at Freeport and will operate from the old stand. It pledges good grades and courteous service to win local trade and notes exclusive sale of Cross Creek Lehigh Coal. The firm also positions itself as lumber headquarters with a specialty in hardwood flooring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Sanford & Zartman Lumber Co
Wixaur Luuzer Co
Wilbur Lumber Co
Cross Creek
Balloting on Methodist bishop candidates advances to eighth ballot
In Cutoaco May 17 the sixth ballot yielded Spellman 309 Berry 264 and Kelley withdrew. The seventh ballot followed as two Asia missionary bishop seats were discussed. The eighth ballot gave Spellmeyer 872 Berry 335 before the conference adjourned.
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Spellman
Berry
Cutoaco
Methodist General Conference
Kelley
Asia
Methodist Church
Spellmeyer
Methuen Enters Hoopstad Unopposed
London May 18. Official dispatches report Methuen entered Hoopstad yesterday without opposition. Generals Duprey and Daniels with forty men surrendered. Broadwood occupied Linsley. Hutton's mounted infantry surprised and captured Commandant Botha and twenty-three others about thirty miles northwest of Kroonstadt.
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London
Methuen
Hoopstad
Duprey
Daniels
Broadwood
Linsley
Hutton
Botha
Kroonstadt
Congress Advances Black Confederate Property Claim Bill
In Washington the House committee of the whole favored a bill granting 200000 to pay ex Confederate soldiers for horses and property taken after Lee s surrender at Appomattox. It is the first such bill to compensate Confederates since the Civil War. The Treasury announces a call for 25 million dollars of old two percent bonds, with interest ceasing September 1.
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National Capital
Washington
House
Lee
Grant
Appomatox
Secretary of the Treasury
Presbyterian General Assembly Session Opens in St. Louis
May 18 in St. Louis marked a larger attendance at the Presbyterian General Assembly. Moderator Dickey named James H. Converse of Philadelphia as vice moderator. The session focused on synodical papers and committee reports as a Chicago Methodist conference message of congratulations was read and a cordial response was approved.
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St. Louis
Presbyterian Feneral Assembly
Dickey
James H. Converse
Philadelphia
Chicago
Motorman Shot. Em ployee John Ficks Wounded
A motorman was shot and probably fatally wounded while an employee named John Ficks was also shot. The incident details remain unclear but indicate multiple injuries at the scene.
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John Ficks
Illinois National Guard encampment dates set for July
The Illinois National Guard announces brigade encampments at Camp Lincoln and other sites. The 1st brigade under Gen Charles Fitz Simons arrives July 7 for a week with Chicago units. 2d brigade under Gen Horace S Clark camps July 14 21. 38th brigade under Gen Wm Clendenin camps July 21 28. 1st cavalry and artillery units also in July with naval militia to begin July 25 aboard the Michigan.
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Wm. Clendenin
Moline
1St Cavalry
Edward C. Young
Alfred Russell
Chicago
Engineer Corps
Frank Hamilton
Springfield
Signal Corps
Naval Militia
Adj
Reece
Navy Department
United States
Michigan
Dewey Considers Halting Presidential Run
Washington May 17 Admiral Dewey may withdraw from the presidential race amid private discussions. Mrs. Dewey prefers domestic life at Beauvoir and fears the strain of public life would harm her husband’s health and happiness. No final announcement has been made.
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Washineton
Admiral Dewey
Train wreck at Du Bois kills two and injures six
Southbound Illinois Central No. 21 crashed at Du Bois when locomotive boiler exploded at 7 am. Engineer Charles Fricke of Centralia and Tom Wright of Odin died instantly. Six section men were wounded, three fatally. Injured include Sam Ascoff John Hampton Fred Crawford Charles Novack William Scherer and Henry Holtall. Tracks damaged forcing trains to reroute via Centralia and Chester.
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Asney
Ill
Illinois Central Railroad
Dubois
Charles Fricke
Centralia
Tom Wright
Odin
Sam Ascoff
John Hampton
Fred Crawford
Charles Novack
William Scherer
Henry Holtall
Illinois Central
Centralia & Chester
West is booming as farms attract loans and high prices
D A Knowlton returns from Minnesota and South Dakota noting farmers seek cheap money in well settled areas with strong farms. Mortgage loan agents crowd to fund local operations while land in southwest Minnesota and eastern South Dakota commands higher prices. If crops improve, values may rise further as livestock and creameries expand in the region.
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D. A. Knowlton
Minnesota
South Dakota
Knowlton
Dupont Gun Club Holds Weekly Shoot at East Freeport
The Dupont Gun Club held its weekly shoot at East Freeport grounds yesterday. In the first round Farwell 14, Hall 15, Hollister 15, Hill 17, Smith 17. in the second round Farwell 14, Hollister 20, Hill 13, Smith 14, Knorr 13.
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Dupont Gun Club
East Freeport
Farwell
Hall
Hollister
Hill
Smith
Knorr
No Gripe or Discomfort Healthful Cleansing Claim
The wording promotes a gentle, thorough cleansing without gripe pain or intestinal irritation. It emphasizes a prompt healthful cleansing effect when the product is taken.
Ice for Sale Available at Billerbeck’s
Ice season is here place orders at Billerbeck's or with the undersigned Casper Neus promises best service.
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Ice
Billerbeck’s
Casper Neus
Memorial Day Draws City Cemeteries and Monument Trade
With Memorial Day nearing, city cemeteries attract many visitors bearing flowers and plants. Monument dealers report unusually high activity and orders for high quality stones, as efforts to beautify cemeteries intensify. Across rural graveyards, new stones mark graves that were previously unmarked.
Special Hat Sale and Fig Syrup Ad
Special reduction on trimmed hats all this week offered by E Buss at 163 Stephenson Street. The notice also promotes California Fig Syrup, touting eye remedies and a gentle, perfect remedy theme.
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California
E. Buss
Stephenson St
Iowa Supreme Court rules dogs may bite only during law breaking
Sioux City May 17. In Sioux county a case decided by Judge Wakefield, the Iowa Supreme Court held that dogs cannot lawfully bite unless the person bitten is engaged in illegal activity at the time. The ruling reverses the lower court, which held that a child’s sticks and stones justified a bite as contributing to injury. A first bite now condemns a dog as habitually vicious.
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Sioux City
Sioux County
Wakefield
District Court
Supreme Court of Iowa
Reeves Confession Reveals 4500 Theft by Havana Agent
Special dispatch from Havana reports Deputy Auditor Reeves confesses and returns 4500. C F W Neeley, the Havana post’s financial agent, is arrested. Gen Wood and postal inspectors refuse to disclose details of the confession.
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Havana
W. H. Reeves
C. F. W. Neeley
Gen. Wood
Minor items from the Hermsmeier ad and local notices
Sheriff Fox escorted an insane man to Elgin this morning. The Illinois Central pay car was in the city today. Excelsior lodge holds its regular meeting this evening at the hall. The Ladies of the Maccabee plan a meeting with initiation. a large attendance is requested.
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Fox
Elgin
Illinois Central
Excelsior Lodge
Ladies of the Maccabee
Disturbances Reported Along City Streetcar Lines
May 18 in St. Louis reports disturbances along the street car lines. The note mentions a person named Richard from Cleveland among the scattered accounts.
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St. Louis
D. Richard
Cleveland
Bonds Sold By Trustees Pay In Full On Maturity
The National Investment Co of St Paul offered tax certificate backed bonds. Trustees explain they bought 350000 and a second 50000 issue plus 80000 more from Prudent Investment Co totaling 180000, all held to maturity, all paid in full May 1. They assert they only sell what they own and do not act as a commission firm.
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National Investment Co. of
St. Paul
National Investment Co
Prudent Investment Co
Artistic Clothing and Furnishings Offers Comprehensive Menswear
A detailed advertisement outlines a full range of men and boys suits including imported worsteds and blue serges, plus spring and cassimere options. It lists shirts undergarments and a broad selection of sizes and styles with varied prices from $15 to 8 cents, highlighting quality and value.
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Manhattan
Commander Held Presents 100 Handsome Badges
Commander Held has received 100 handsome badges for the members of John A. Davis post.
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John A. Davis
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Sanford & Zartman Lumber
Exchange Street
Brewster House
W. M. Sanford
Grand Opera House
A. C. Knorr
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
P. Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
Freeport By— Emmert & Burrell
WH. F. Jungkunz CO
H.j.mooger
0. Wanner
Illinois National Guard
Dewey
Hood’s
A. M. Hoover
WILLNER@ BROS
Iowa
Hermsmeier & Son
Hollister & Fargher
Reliable Jewelers
Schelling & Douglas
Pana Cub
Harden & Tice Distributors
Willner
Cash Clothing House
Ladies’ Home Journal
C. H. Little & Co
Bengston
H. C. Burchard
Ex’r
Oak Street
East Front
John Coates
Est
Axminster
Brussels
Nottingham
Marseilles
Wim. Walton
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