Convention Closed by Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
The district joint meeting at Polo closed with talks by Mrs Bailess and Miss Fowler on home and Mercy home work. Officers were elected for both Home and Foreign societies, with Freeport and Polo residents holding key posts. Invitations for next year’s meeting were received from Mt Morris Warren and Embury church, Freeport, decision pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
Polo
Home Society
Abel Bliss
W. B. Thomas
L.I. Hackett
Zoe
Ira Crippen
Freeport
Shumway
Basset
Jennie Heard
W. J. Snyder
Foreign Society
R. M. Keever
Kryder
Barnes
Lemon
Lena
St. John
Weather Report for Illinois and Chicago May 19
Partially cloudy tonight and Saturday with probable occasional showers. Easterly winds. Illinois forecast issued for the next twenty four hours from Chicago.
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Chicago
Illinois
Lumber Quality Promoted by Top Builders in Town
Advertisement touts superior pasis factory lumber from leading builders in town and country. Claims good grades thoroughly well seasoned and under cover to protect from warping by rain and sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasis
1899 Style Cameras and Photos for Low Prices
A classified style notice touts cameras and photographic specialties in 1899 fashions as the best value for the least money, emphasizing quality at affordable cost.
Leading Wall Paper and Mouldings Dealer Ad
We offer the largest line of wallpaper and room mouldings with sample books to order from 25e up. Exclusive control of the entire line in this city. Visit us to see hanging, painting, decorating, and sign painting services plus paints, oils, and glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calso
Farmer Reed Drops Dead Near Roox City
Charles Reed, 66, long time sheep rancher and war veteran, was found dead in a lane near his home at 12:30 a.m. from heart failure after hearing a noise he feared might be dogs. He resided near Roox City and passed peacefully after a quiet life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roox City
Chas. Reed
Desperate Luna Arrests Filipino Officers Near Malolos
General Luna attempts to stop educated Filipinos from contacting the Americans and has arrested Encamin o and Herrera, two influential insurgent officers, as they traveled toward Malolos to join the group slated to come via San Isidor today.
Minor items roundup from the local paper
Sheriff Fox gets a new patrol rig. S Hermsmeier and Son receive a carload of Golden Palace flour. Owen company seats all sold for Monday night. Infant class at St John’s Church to meet tomorrow at 1 30 p m. St Mary’s Young Ladies Sodality will attend 8 o’clock service Sunday morning. Lawson family thanks friends for support after bereavement. Freeport Cornet Band musicians to play at Schoef el Brockhausen Saturday evening. Free street fair committee meeting postponed. Miss Nettie Foy’s Sunday school class to meet at Lutheran church tonight at 7 30. Primary Teachers union to meet Friday at the Y M C A at 5 o’clock. John A Davis Post No 98 G A R to meet this evening. John Yordy appears without his heavy mustache for first time in twenty years. K of G hall Saturday evening 7 to 10 with proceeds to Lutheran church. Dr W W Krape’s dispatch confirms Dr Ed Bartlett elected medical director of Tilinoia G A R. Bartlett chairs Knights of the Globe Mutual Benefit finance committee. Don’t sit and wait for your fortune to turn up Take Rocky Mountain Tea from Immert and Burrell. The Julia Marlow Oxford offers more foot comfort for ladies. Winston & Co 5 19d1w
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S. Hermsmeier& Son
Golden Palace
Owen Company
St. John’s Church
St. Mary’s Young Ladies’ Sodality
B. WY. M
H. F. Lawson
Minua
General Corbin arrives with armament plan details
Hor Sprinas Va May 19 General Corbin arrived bearing documents for Alger requesting presidential action. The papers outline Beynon discharge and disarmament of urban troops. Gen Brooke submits whether arms should be turned over to mayors or U S officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hor Sprinas
Spe- Getrag Iuten
Corbin
Alger
Brooke
United States
Relations Still Friendly in Pretoria Arrests
Lonpox May 1 special report says Colonial Secretary Chamberlain stated most of the Pretoria arrests involved former British NCOs. President Krueger assured the British agent the incident would not disturb existing friendly relations between Britain and the Transvaal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpox
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Pretoria
Transvaal
Krueger
Admiral Schley Arrives in Omaha to Historic Welcome
A large Omaha crowd gathered at the Burlington depot as Admiral Schley appeared on the platform this morning. He boarded a carriage and was driven to the home of ex-Senator Manderson, where he is a guest.
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Omaha
Neb
Admiral Schley
Burlington Depot
Manderson
Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly Eyes $1 Million Education Drive
In Denver on May 19 the Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly reviewed the educational society report. Secretary Dr. Wm J Darby outlined a plan to raise $1,000,000 for educational purposes and proposed electing commissioners to assign state committees for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian General Assembly
Misnespouis
Minn
Presbyterian Assembly
Royal T. Graham
West Point
McCiffert
Denver
Col
Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly
Educational Society
Wm. J. Darby
Peace conference chiefs meet to discuss tomorrow's agenda
Delegation leaders from the peace conference meet to outline the business planned for discussion and potential decisions to be made in tomorrow’s session. The gathering signals prep work ahead of formal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Hacus
Special offer on Roger's cutlery and watches at low prices
One hundred and fifty dozen Roger's stripple plate knives and forks sold at $2.25 per dozen while they last. Jewelry bargains abound with ladies' 0 size gold filled watches warranted 20 years featuring Elgin or Waltham movements priced at $12.00. A 25 year case version is $13.50. Sweet & Co. at 84 Galena St Freeport promotes these deals.
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Roger
Elgin v. Waltham Movements
Life in Lena travels and visits from town residents
Lena May 19. Israel Steel started for Roanoke Va for the Dunkards convention to be held next week. Henry Faringer and wife left for Roanoke visiting Baltimore and Philadelphia. Miss Anna Schrade home from Huntsville Ala. C E Grove Mt Carroll called on Lena friends. Mrs M I Watson to Chicago for an extended stay. L Croetzr in Freeport. Miss W Johnson Freeport in Lena. Geo DeHaven Winslow visiting Lena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Israel Steel
Roanoke
Dunkards
Henry Faringer
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Anna Schrade
Huntsville
Ala
C. E. Grove
Mt. Carroll
Lena Friends
M. I. Watson
Chicago
L. Crotzer
Freeport
Miss W. Johnson
Geo. DeHaven
Winslow
Baby News and Household Ad Notices
Baby girls mentioned with fathers and young daughters reflect a local society note. John Hawert and wife have a young daughter, Mr and Mrs A Groothens of Florence have a young son. Lee's Lice Killer is sold by Geo Nash at 64 West St for poultry lice control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nample
John Hawert
A. Groothens
Florence
Lee
Geo. S. Nash
West St
Ham mock repair at A. D. Cox shop notice
An item suggests taking a ham mock to A. D. Cox for repair services. The brief directs readers to visit the mentioned shop for maintenance work and includes a stray code 5-1l7d1lw.
Clothing sale offers varied men and boys outfits
Men's all wool pants in 20 styles. Boy's long pants suits sizes 14 to 19 years. Boy's short pants suit for 6 to 16 years. Priced at 50 cents.
White Hat Opening At New Millinery Store Draws Crowds
Emma Bues of 1638 Stephenson Street attends the opening events on Thursday and Friday at the new millinery shop. The gathering brings together local residents and shoppers for the debut.
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White Hat
Emma Bues
Stephenson Street
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Home and Foreign Missionary District Societies
Wilbur Lumber CO
Exchange St
Brewster House
W. M. Sanford
Atlas
Heywood
Gale
Sundries
Eeece
Aristo Platino
Emmert & Burrell
Freeport, Ill
John Schwarz & Sons
Bongye & Schwarz
Galena St
Farmer Reed
Gen
Luna
Sheriff Fox
Freeport Cornet Band
Schoeffel & Brockhausen
W. W. Krape
Ed. G. Bartlett
Springfield, Til
Department of Tilinoia
Bartlett
Knights of the Globe Mutual Benefit Association
Immert & Burrell
Julia Marlow
Oxford
Winston & Co
Schley
Éwin
C. Bsweet & CO
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Harden & Tice
A. D. Cox
Kodaks
AND
T. H. Hollister
the Reliable Jeweler
C. S. ‘Barrett
Optician
N Bengston's Jewelry Store
C.H. Little & Co
The
Palmer Arawana
Jacquard
St. Andrew
Cash Clothing House
Stephenson St
John S. Harpster
Bengston
Jewe
Europe
America
Sorosis
C. A. McNamara & Co
Wm. Walton
Stephenson St. Freeport, Ill
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