Lumber and fuel business acquired at Freeport
We have purchased the entire lumber and fuel business of Wilbur Lumber Co at Freeport and will continue the business at the old stand. We offer good grades and courteous treatment to earn the trade of Freeport and vicinity. We now exclusive sale Cross Creek Lehigh Coal and specialize in hardwood flooring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Sanford & Zartman Lumber Co
Wivsur Lumser Co
Wilbur Lumber Co
Cross Creek
British and Boer Forces Clash In Multiple Engagements
Pretoria dispatch reports May 20 clash at Schroeper's Nek where 60 cavalry faced 80 Swazi commandoes, lasting an hour. British losses: 27 killed 25 wounded 11 prisoners plus 25 horses two Maxims and ammo. Federals 1 killed 1 wounded. Other reports note Bowen Heilbron Lindley operations, British withdrawal, and Kruger proclamation urging Boers to defend Johannesburg.
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Pretoria
Swazil
Schroeper
Nek
Kalbe
Bowen
Heilbron
Lindley
Borer
Volksrust
Buffalo River
Schuinehoute
Ingogo River
Nauru
Mount Prospect
Caretown
Kruger
Johannesburg
Conference Reinstates Two Secretaries for Freedmen Aid
At the Methodist general conference curbing debate, a motion to postpone four years was tabled while Welch of Wyoming won a compromise to allow two secretaries for the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education Society. Delegates adjourned sine die May 29 and then elected eastern and western book agents as the forenoon session concluded.
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Curcaco
Methodist General Conference
Freedmans Aid and Southern Educational Society
Welch
Wyoming
Freedmens Aid
Berge Named Nominated by Three Parties in District One
In Ausurn Nebraska on May 24 special report notes that after reassembling the Democratic Populist and Free Silver Republican factions in the first district they united on nominating George W Berge a Populist for Congress.
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Ausurn
Neb
George W. Berge
Congress
Failure of Price McCormick & Co. in New York
Price McCormick and Company failed. announced today by the stock exchange chairman. The firm was highly active with large out of town connections and extensive business.
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Price
Next Meeting Set for Galesburg May 1901
At today’s session of the Illinois Congregational association the next convention was decided to be held at Galesburg Illinois in May 1901.
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Galesburg
Caiiaco
Illinois Congregational Association
Illinois Steel closes mills throwing nearly 1000 out of work
Joviet reported on May 24 that the converter and billet mills of the Illinois Steel Company shut down indefinitely. Nearly 1,000 workers were laid off as a result, signaling a major disruption in employment and production at the plant.
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Joviet
Illinois Steel Company
House Takes Up Alaskan Civil Government Bill
Washington May 24 Special The House met at 11 o clock today and began consideration of the Alaskan civil government bill.
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Washington
AGAIN CHOSEN CHIEF. ARTHUR RE-ELECTED BY ENGINEERS
Milwauk e Wis May 23 P M Arthur was re elected chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers at the Milwaukee convention amid rumors of retirement. He won 316 votes to 127 for H E Wills and 27 for F A Burgess, leading the order for about thirty years.
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P. M. Arthur
B. of L. Engineers
Milwauxer
Wis
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
P M. Arthur
Order
Mr. Arthur
H. E. Wills
F. A. Burgess
Presbyterians clash over Peoria overture at assembly
In St Louis on May 24 special reports dominated the morning session. Dr Wallace Radcliffe resumed his vigorous opposition to the Peoria overture and backed the majority report on how standing committees are appointed, while Dr Cornelison led the defense of the overture. The board of publication and Sabbath school work presented its postponed report, which was adopted.
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St. Louis
Presbyterian General Assembly
Wallace Radcliffe
Peoria
Cornelison
Board of Publication
Weather Forecast for Cutpaco and Illinois
Special forecast notes fair weather tonight and Friday for Illinois. No rain or storms expected.
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Cutpaco
Illinois
Canvass by Local Businessmen for YMCA Support Tomorrow
Prominent Freeport businessmen and Young Men's Christian Association members will visit city business houses tomorrow to solicit contributions for YMCA running expenses. The effort aims to surpass other cities in support, building a strong physical social and spiritual center for young men. 150 firms are urged to contribute in line with current supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Freeport Association
Sterling
Dixon
Freeport
Columbian Novelty Concert Promises Big Attendance at Germania
The Sons of Veterans present a Columbian Novelty Concert at Germania opera house next Monday night with tickets selling fast. Potter leads the program and has earned praise from rehearsals. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children, with tickets available from camp members, Reitzell’s, and Quenther’s drug store. Reserved seats at Guenther’s tomorrow morning.
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Columbian
Sons of Veterans
Germania Opera House
Potter
Reitzell’s
Quenther
Guenther's
Stoves Should Be Stored With Ashes For Summer
A stove man advises reporters to pack away small stoves in damp cellars with ashes and cinders inside. He warns rust damages linings and grates, noting that leaving a bed of cinders protects the furnace and prevents moisture harm during summer storage.
Carpet cleaning and rug making by A. M. Hoover
A. M. Hoover offers carpet cleaning and rug making from old carpets. Call 808 for prompt attention.
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A. M. Hoover
Ice season returns at Billerbeck’s and Bonar’s millinery sale
The notice urges readers to place ice orders at Billerbeck’s or with the undersigned. It promotes a fire sale of millinery at Mrs. H. EB. Bonar’s opposite the courthouse and claims stock is rapidly diminishing, urging swift attendance.
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Billerbeck's
Casper Nears
Freeport
H. EB. Bonar
Court House
Men s Suits and Accessories Trade Lot Catalog
Catalog listing for men and boys suits in various fabrics including blue serges clay worsteds and cash items. Also shows hosiery shirts underwear caps and caps with prices from 2.98 to 15.00 and descriptions of fabrics and styles.
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Manhattan
Illnesses and Remedies Highlight Local Notices
Ford Gibler is ill with what may prove a very serious disease. Mrs Chas G Steffen suffers a severe grip. Mrs Charles Guenther has been ill and is improving. Seek not to steal the other fellow s light. Rather put on steam and make your own. Do NTA Tee you do with all you r ight By ball Rocky Mountain Tea at night. Jos Exmert.
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Ford Gibler
Chas. G. Steffen
Charles Guenther
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Trunsday
Hee Red
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Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Dpruggists
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
Murine
Masexke
Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Atkins
Sali Freeport
Schroeper’s Nek
Monarch
Thomas
Lewis Kle
Urian Kyle
Judward Jailbert
Washington Garrison
Devore Company
Rev. Hosmer
Second Presbyterian Church
Toothy
Janesville
Lowell
Shakespeare Society
Miss Wilson
Hollister & Fargher’s
This
MC. A
D. A Knowlton
Minnesota
South Dakota
Knowlton Bros
Bankers
Kodaks
Schelling & Douglas
Chicago Street
Stephenson St
Harden & Tice Distributors
Douglas Avenue
Thgolden
Acti A
Cash Clothing House
C.H. Little & Co
Palmer
Lin
Bengston
Freeport, IL
West
H. C. Burchard
Oak Street
East Front
John Coates
India
Wim. Walton
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