Wilbur Lumber Co Purchase Brings Cross Creek Coal
We have bought the Wilbur Lumber Co entire lumber and fuel business at Freeport and will operate at the old stand. We offer good grades and courteous service to the Freeport area. With the purchase we gain exclusive sale of Cross Creek Lehigh Coal, ensuring value for your money. We are headquarters for Lumber and hardwood flooring specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Sanford & Zartman Lumber Co
Wirsur Lumber Co
Wilbur Lumber Co
Cross Creek
Boers Driven Out as British Advance Near Mafeking
London reports Gen Roberts war office summary from May 21. Mafeking was entered at 4 AM after five hours of fighting with about 1,500 Boers in a key engagement. Canadian artillery aided the defense. Mahon cites 30 Boer casualties. Bethune reported ambush near Vryheid with 66 casualties during a Natal march toward Newcastle. British troops reach Voerengiging north of the Vaal. the Vaal bridge intact and 27 locomotives captured from Free State and Transvaal forces.
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London
Roberts
War Office
Mahon
Col. Bethune
Newcastle
Natal
Vryheid
Transvaal
Caretown
Voereeniging
Vaal River
Vaal
Free State
Governor Beckham Dismisses Democratic Soldiers Tonight
Governor Beckham issues an order dismissing Democratic soldiers. They are sent home tonight.
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Beckham
Insurgents Surrender in Philippines After Engagement
May 22 Mantua special: Captain Pinnio and 23 rebels killed May 18 near Malibicong Ilocos as Americans incur no losses. Rebel colonel Almeda, paroled April 23, arrived after incendiary speeches. MacArthur cable: two insurgent companies, 1 commander, 1 captain, 2 first and 4 second lieutenants, 163 men, 168 guns surrendered at Marlac at 2 a.m.
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Mantua
Pinnio
Malibicong
Ilocos
Almeda
Wasumetor
War Department
MacArthur
Manila
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers ends day without indigent fund decision
Minwacxes Wisconsin May 21 The insurance department of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers completed its work today without acting on creating an indigent fund of 150000 as a branch of the insurance program The convention focuses on establishing a Meadow Lawn farm home at Mattoon Illinois and electing officers Chief Arthur is expected to be re elected The brotherhood unanimously endorses Joseph Flory Republican nominee for Missouri governor
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Minwacxes
Wis
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Meadow Lawn Farm
Mattoon
Arthur
Brotherhood
Joseph Flory
Missouri
Lena Life notes and farewells in Lena
John Seise and wife plan to move to Syracuse after selling household goods and renting their property here. A farewell reception at Amity Lutheran church is set for this evening. Irvin Altenbern died after a month of poor health, age about debased years. Jacob Hostman of Kent buried in Lena cemetery. Modern Woodmen announce 18 initiates next Tuesday May 29. High school alumni set for annual reunion during commencement week. Jessie Beadle elected to Freeport schools. Myrtle Shannon listed as sick. Dr. W H Weaver returns to Oak Park Chicago.
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Lena
John Seise
Havin
John Hornig
Syracuse
N. Y
Seise
Amity Lutheran Church
Irvin Altenbern
Lewis W. Altenbern
Myrtle Shannon
W. H. Weaver
Oak Park
Chicago
Ice season prompts orders at Billerbeck's
Our fire sale of millinery continues at Mrs. H. E Boer's opposite court house in Freeport. The stock is rapidly diminishing and shoppers are urged to come soon for bargains. Caster Nenus notes best service and invites customers to leave ice orders at Billerbeck's or address the undersigned.
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Ice
Billerbeck’s
Freeport
H. E Boer
Court House
Aurora Curfew Law For Youth Passed
Aurora city council unanimously enacted a curfew mandating that persons under 16 cannot be on streets after 9 PM without escort. The city hall bell will toll nine times at the hour. The ordinance reflects the public will from the recent election, where the measure won four to one.
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Aurora
Feelings and success hinge on your stomach and liver
Dr King's New Life Pills promise stronger vitality and a sharper mind, with a 25 cent box claimed to make you feel renewed. Sold by Jos. Emmert, druggist, along with two and four passenger lawn swings from Dorman Co. May imply a local ad feature promoting health product and yard equipment.
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Dorman Co
Butter market in Exar Ill firm at 19c a tub
Exar Illinois May 21 butter market shows prices at 19 cents per tub with 221 tubs offered none sold as owners hold for 20c Nearly all offerings at 19c Sales for the week total 10 466 tubs compared with 194c last week and 17c last year
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Exar
Ill
Two Bishops Elected at Methdist General Conference
In Cariaco on May 22 Dr. D. H. Moore and Dr. J. W. Hamilton were elected as two additional bishops on the seventeenth ballot, Moore 534 votes and Hamilton 510. The assembly approved changes to the church organic law and adopted a motion to use lay members instead of layman, enabling women to participate in the general conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cariaco
Methodist General Conference
D. H. Moore
J. W. Hamilton
Moore
Hamilton
Church
Boer Envoys Visit White House to See McKinley
Washington May 22 Special Fischer Wessels and Wolmarans three Boer convoys called at the White House at 10 this morning to pay respects to McKinley. They were received in the blue parlor with President and Cortelyou present and discussed that when England refused US intervention nothing further could be done. The envoys expressed gratitude for American friendship and then departed.
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Washington
Fischer, Wessels
Wolmarans
White House
McKinley
Cortelyou
England
United States
U.S
Echo of the Goebel murder in Kentucky arrest
John Powers, brother of Secretary of State Powers, indicted for Goebel assassination, was arrested in the mountains near Barberville, Kentucky. The case remains active with authorities pursuing further charges.
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Goebel
Secretary of State
Powers
Franxfort
John Powers
State Powers
Barberville
Neely rearrested in civil suit for 45200 theft in Havanna
New York on May 22 Special Washington report says Charles I. W. Neely former chief financial agent of the post office department at Havanna was rearrested today by a United States marshal on a warrant in a civil suit by the United States charging him with wrongful conversion of 45200.
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New York
Charles I. W. Neely
Post Office Department
Havanna
United States
Former U.S. Senator Nathaniel R. Will Dies at 68
Denter Col May 22 Special Nathaniel R. Will, ex U S senator from Colorado, died today from general debility at age 68.
Reeves Bros Boiler Works Fire At Alliance Ohio
Allliance Ohio May 22 Special Reeves Bros boiler works burned today causing a loss estimated at 150000 dollars. The property is insured for about one third, with little indication of extending damage beyond the plant.
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Allliance
Ohio
Reeves Bros
Business District Burned in Forest Fire
Jackson Mississippi May 22 Special The entire business district of Forest fifty miles east of here was burned today loss 200000 dollars.
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Jackson
Mias
Forest
Here
Aldermen Visit Madison to Observe Park Lake Fish
Several aldermen traveled to Madison to observe fish for the miniature lake at Third Ward Park. Mrs. Dr. C. R. Sheetz plans to depart this week for Kentucky to spend the summer at her former home.
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Madison
Third Ward Park
Dr. C. R. Sheetz
Kentucky
Woman near death saved by Electric Bitters cure
Mrs. I. RB. Hunt of Lime Bridge Wisconsin faced peril from gall stones and a worsening stomach trouble and jaundice. A doctor warned of only one chance to save her life after vain cures. Electric Bitters cured her wholly, praised as a wonderful stomach liver and kidney remedy. 50 cents, Jos Emmert druggist.
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I. RB. Hunt
Lime Bridge
Wis
Jos
Emmert
Boy learns barber trade or young man with experience
A short notice describes a boy seeking barber trade training or a young man with some experience, referencing F. Raerengeier as the contact. The item reads as a brief employment or apprenticeship notice from a historical newspaper page.
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F. Raerengeier
Men’s Fine Suits and Neatly Priced Apparel Line
An extensive newspaper listing promotes men’s suits in imported worsteds, stripes, checks, and blue serges plus clothed items for boys and children. It highlights price points from $2.98 to $15, with shirts, underwear, caps, and accessories in assorted fabrics and styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Three Eyes Discovery Sparks Eye Health Debate
The article discusses a claimed third eye intriguing researchers say exists as a rudimentary optic linked to the soul. It urges caution about eye strain and emphasizes proper eyewear to alleviate vision issues and prevent further trouble.
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Sanford & Zartman Lumber
Exchange Street
Brewster House
W. M. Sanford
Grand Opera House
Knorr
Man
Joseph
Emmert & Burrell
Freeport, Ill
Snur Eyes Panes
Ares
Kent
John Reising
Aurora, II
Atkins
WM. F. Jungkinz CO
H. J. Moore
C. Wanner
Bhgsnair Teanga
CMC
Espink
Philippines
Wheaton
Milwaukee
G. A. R. Posts
Grand Army
Woman’s Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans and Co. L. I. N. G
Henry Burrell
Philip Arvo
Co. L. I.N.G
Enney
Sons of Veterans
McKim Post
A. B. Woman's Relief Corps
John A. Davis
A. R
Stephenson Street
Adams
Galena Street
First Presbyterian Church
Beecham
Paris
Rome
Europe
Grand Trunk Railway System
Montreal
Quebec
Boston
Philadelphia
Grand Trunk
J.h.burats
Clark St
Sca Ice
D. A. Knowlton
Minnesota
South Dakota
Knowlton Bros
Bankers
A. M. Hoover
Elgin
Aici
Kodaks
Drs. Moore
Neely
Nathaniel Hill
Willner Bros
Ing House
Stephenson St. Freeport
Schelling & Douglas
Chicago Street
Stephenson St
Harden & Tice Distributors
Ladies’ Home Journal
C. S. Barrett
Io Bengston
H. ©. Burchard
Oak Street
East Front
John Coates
Axminster
Brussels
Nottingham
Marseilles
Wit
Walton Nephews
Stephenson
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