British push toward Vryberg and Vaal River advance
Special dispatches report an eighty mile advance as the 100th brigade occupied Vryberg on the Kimberley Mafeking railway. General Hunter plans to travel to Vryberg by train today. In Orange Free State, the British column reached Vredefort road at noon and is two marches from the Vaal river after an unopposed march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
Griqualand
Vryberg
British Bechuanaland
Kimberley
Mafeking
Hunter
Vredefort
Orange Free State
Vredefort Road
Vaal
President in Fredericksburg memorial services
Nearly the town’s population greeted the presidential party arriving for memorial services of the Army of the Potomac. A procession formed at the depot for exercises at the courthouse where General Dan Sickles delivered the oration. Luncheon followed and the president hosted a reception at Fitzhugh House before a monument ceremony at the national cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Fredericxspura
Army of the Potomac
Court House
Dan B. Sickles
Fitzhugh
National Cemetery
Fifth Corps
Martin Maginnis named to fill vacancy in Senate
Senator Carter presented Governor Smith's certificate appointing Martin Maginnis to the Senate seat created by Clark's resignation and the prior appointment by Lieut. Gov. Spriggs. The pension reduction for Mrs. Guy Henry to 75 a month was approved. President McKinley and cabinet left Washington for Fredericksburg for a Society of the Army of the Potomac meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carter
Smith
Martin Maginnis
Clark
Spriggs
Guy Henry
Morgan
McKinley
Fredericksburg
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Editors Named At Methodist Conference Election
At Curoaco on May 25 the Methodist Episcopal general conference elected editors for the Epworth Herald and appointed secretaries for benevolences. Trustees were chosen by acclamation: Ministers Frank G. Mitchell H J Talbot John Peargons and laymen Jesse R. Clarke N W Harris James M Gamble George B Johnson. Dr J R Berry was unanimously elected editor of the Epworth Herald. Results to be announced this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curoaco
Methodist
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Frank G. Mitchell
H. J. Talbot
John Peargons
Jesse R. Clarke
N. W. Harris
James M. Gamble
George B. Johnson
J. R. Berry
Epworth
Severe Akron work train wreck kills three men
In Akron Ohio on May 25 an electric suburban work train on the Akron & Cuyahoga Falls line suffered brake failure on two gravel cars. Nine workers leaped clear and were seriously injured while three remained aboard until the cars halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron, O
Akron & Cuyahoma Falls
Three Die After Track Event At Bottom Hill
A deadly incident at the bottom of a hill left three people dead after leaving the track area. Details remain limited as investigators review the scene and identify those involved.
Annual Crow Hunt at Elgin Illinois
Annual crow hunt at Elgin Exar Ill May 24 concluded with John A Logan city marshal Elgin captaining winning team 884 to 776 led by John V Kramer on the opposing side Frank Peck top score 143 while O Hanson managed a low of 4 farmers welcomed the pest control event as grain fields benefit from the hunters efforts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Exar
Ill
John A. Logan
John V. Kramer
Lot
Frank Peck
O. Hanson
United States forces pursue Aguinaldo trail party
May 25 Manila special report says Major Peyton C. Marsh with a Thirty third Infantry battalion and Col. Luther Hare with another unit struck a trail party of Filipinos in the mountains northeast of Bonguer and believe the group was escorting Aguinaldo. Marsh continued the chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Manila
Peyton C. Marsh
Thirty-third Infantry
Col
Luther Hare
Thirty-third
Bonguer
Maj. Marsh
Philadelphia Selected as Meeting Site for 1901 Assembly
Philadelphia was chosen to host the Presbyterian General Assembly in 1901 after debate on the Peoria overtures and the finance and narrative committee report. The announcement came during the May 25 session in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Roor
St. Louis
Presbyterian General Assembly
Died of Toothache After Facial Swelling in Mascoutan
Julius Friederichi, 30, of Mascoutan Illinois, died this morning from complications after a toothache. He complained of left jaw pain last night and this morning his face and neck became severely swollen and discolored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mascoutan
Julius Friederichi
Friederich
Minor items from a city page
The report lists local short items including union horseshoers closing shops at noon on Decoration Day, 898 as the new telephone number at H. B. Erb’s residence, Arthur Shays baseball nine to play George Isaac’s nine tomorrow afternoon, an arrest for a street mix up on Adams Street, a Knights of the Maccabees review with one initiation, W. C. Jencks installing awnings on Jacob Krohn’s North Van Buren street residence, the Illinois Central seeking about forty laborers at $1.35 a day with roadmaster’s office Monday morning, a buggy overturn on Stephenson Street but no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Horse Shoers
H. B. Erb
W. C. Jencks
Jacob Krohn
van Buren Street
Illinois Central
Lena church groups host reception and social events
May 25 Lena reports a reception for Amity Lutheran choir members at the parsonage after prayer meeting with toasts and light refreshments. Lena W C T A to host a May sociable at the opera house tonight. S.C. Howe and family plan to move from Chicago to their godard house. Mrs Ambrose Buss and Mrs Rachel Holmes attend Mt Morris commencement. Baccalaureate sermon on June 10 at Lena High School by Rev H F Jones. Martin Rech convalescent to resume work at White's store. Henry Biesemeier and Mrs John Reeder with daughter Daisy are Freeport bound. Grace E Kauffman to visit Logansport two weeks. Mrs F A Latham to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
F. Missionary Society
Amity Lutheran Church
Lena W. C. T. A
S.C. Howe
Chicago
Carthage College
Godard
West End
Ambrose Buss
Rachel Holmes
Mt. Morris
The
Lena High School
H. F. Jones
Baptist Church
Martin Rech
White’s
Henry Biesemeier
John Reeder
Daisy
Freeport
Grace E. Kauffman
Will
Daily Journal
Logansport
Indiana
F. A. Latham
Pastor on leave as health prompt not resignation
Rev Mr Schwimley was reported to resign but has instead been granted a medical leave of absence from the United Brethren church. Rev Barton will fill the pulpit until the regular pastor can resume duties. Also advertised children slippers from Winslow & Co promise comfort and savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Schwimley
United Brethren ‘Church
Barton
Freeport Talent Stages As You Like It for Miss Wilson
Freeport society fills the Grand Opera House for a Shakespeare class benefit production of As You Like It to aid Miss Alice Wilson as she prepares for the stage. The cast includes Miss Frances Goddard, Miss Emily Smythe, Miss Mary Stogrope, Miss Louise Whiteside, Miss Florence Staskopf, Miss Alice Collmann, Miss Etta Hill, Mrs H B Zartman, Miss Sadie Curtiss, Miss Emma Brown, Miss Florence Stoskopf, Miss Alice Wilson, Miss Helen Hill, Miss Bessie Gund, Miss Mamie Henney, with courtiers attendants foresters and huntsmen. Upper gallery open to invitations at 50c. Doors open 7:15 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Shake Speare
Grand Opera House
Alice Wilson
Freeport Society
Sccree Sowe
Frances Goddard
Duke Fredericks
Ccsccen
Emily Smythe
AMONS
Mary Stog
Louise Whiteside
Florence Staskopf
Oliveri
Alice Collmann
Orlando Eeulligs
Etta Hill Adam
H. B. Zartman
Willian
Sadie Curtiss Silvius
Emma Brown Corin
Florence Stoskopf Rosalind
Alice Wilson Dolia
Helen Hill
Bessie Gund Augtoy
Sherenereenes
Mamie Henney
Shakespeare Society
Opera House
The Best Simple Remedy Syrup of Figs Highlighted
A historical note extols Syrup of Figs as the simplest gentle remedy. It mentions California Fig Syrup as the manufactured brand and emphasizes its effectiveness for common ailments. The passage presents the remedy as a prompt, prudent first choice before seeking stronger measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Investigating Criminals Among County Officers Visit
Sheriff Sawyer of Winnebago county and Chief Bargren of Rockford plan to interview Salter and McCabe, detained for the Winslow robbery, amid suspicions they might be linked to recent robberies in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyer
Winnebago County
Bargren
Rockford
Young
Salter
McCabe
Winslow
Unclear OCR of price list fragments
Fragmented page shows scattered monetary notations and cents figures including 15.00 12.00 2.98 1 48 48c 25c 8c 50c 25¢, lacking coherent context or complete item descriptions. No identifiable events or entities beyond generic currency marks are available from the readable text.
Weisenbaugh Of Fire Department Confined By Illness
Robert Weisenbaugh of the fire department is confined to his home due to illness. Mrs. Edward Wagner has returned home from the hospital after a successful operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Weisenbaugh
Fire Department
Edward Wagner
Memorial services and decoration march by Comrades of W J McKim post
Marriage licenses listed for George W Richards and Mary Flemming of Freeport. Rev G L Hoefker of German Valley and Wilhelmina Guth appear in the record. Comrades of W J McKim post plan memorial services at First Presbyterian church at 7 p.m. on Sunday May 27 and decoration services at the city cemetery at 12 30 p.m. Also notes about local tavern practices and a coffee ad-like line mentioning Rocky Mountain Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W., Richards
Freeport
Mary Flemming
G. L. Hoefker
German Valley
Wilhelmina Guth
Legal
W.J. McKim Post
First Presbyterian Church
For Sale At Cost Bicycles And Piano Cases
John Hea lists two new gentlemen's bicycles and twelve piano cases for sale at cost. Located at 84 Galena Street. Transactions arranged locally and promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hea
Galena St
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Sanford & Hartman Lumber Co
Sanford & Zartman Lumber CO
Exchange Street
Brewster House
Wilbur Lumber Co
Anager
Jone
Reid
Roanoke
Old
Virginia
Joseph Emmert
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
We. Brauadston An
Kant
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
ERT & Burrell
WM. F, Jungkung CO
H. J. Mooge
Wanner
Wight
Arthur Shays
George Isaac
Adams Street
Knights of the Maccabees
Winslow & Co
C.I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Ice
Billerbeck's
Casper Nenes
H. E. Bear
D. A Knowlton
Minnesota
South Dakota
Knowlton Bros
Bankers
Kodaks
Hollister & Fargher
Reliable Jewelers
Breddane Street
Schelling & Douglas
Chicago Street
Staphenson
Manhattan
Cuba
Harden & Tice Distributors
Jos, Embert
Willner' Bros
Cash Clothing House
Stephenson St
C. H. Little & Co
Ution
Palmer
Bengston
Ili
H. C. Burchard
Oak Street
East Front
John Coates
Est
India
Walton Nephews
Stephenson
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