This Date in History Highlights Events Across Eras
A compact chronicle lists key dates and figures: 1688 Armada delays before Dunkirk. 1796 poet Joseph Rodman Drake born, died 1829. 1807 Fulton’s Clermont trial trip. 1820 Elisa Bonaparte dies. 1829 Royalists rise in France. 1887 Hawaii adopts new constitution. 1888 William C. Van Horne becomes CP rail president. 1893 Charles I. Crisp elected Speaker. 1899 Major Dreyfus court martial resumes at Rennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Joseph Rodman Drake
Fulton
Clermont
Elisa Bonaparte
Napoleon
France
Hawaii
William C. van Horne
George Stephen
Canadian Pacific Railway
Charles I’. Crisp
Georgia
House of Representatives
Major Dreyfus
Rennes
Police Official W H Myers Resigns From Force
W H Myers, previously connected with the police department for several years, resigned from his position yesterday. No successor has been appointed yet. Myers indicated his plans for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Myers
Police Department
Mryers
Two Piper brothers long tied to politics and family
John Piper of 345 Jefferson street Freeport and his brother Daniel Piper of Brookville township, both Douglas supporters at Freeport in 1858, reflect on Lincoln and Douglas. Daniel later became a Republican at the Civil War start. They boast large families, with John born 1832 and Daniel born 1829, and recount their Illinois migration, marriages, and numerous children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Piper
Jefferson Street
Daniel Piper
Brookville
Forreston
Ogle County
Messrs. Piper
Freeport
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Lincoln
Douglas
Washington County
Maryland
Antietam
Jacob Piper
John
Illinois
North Grove
Leaf River
Ridett Township
Bessie Brandt
William F
Delhart
Texas
Samuel F
Byron
D. J
German Valley
Til
Emma
Carrie Piper
Edna M. Brandt
J. M. Piper
Legrand, Ja
Elizabeth I. Trine
Legrand
Personal Record Notes From Freeport Visitors
A Rockford Star column records numerous social notices with names such as H. H. Stahl Oregon Leon A. Reed and Mrs. Warren Lighthart. It lists residents from Janesville Elgin Monroe and Mendota visiting Freeport or transacting business while others travel to Chicago Dixon and Green Bay for gatherings and assemblies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon A. Reed
Oregon
B. W. Gabhon
Wheaton
Freeport
C. J. Adams
Janesville
A. Diesher
Kent
G. R. Morris
Lanark
C.M. Knapp
Minoak
Til
F. A. Steele
Fulton
E. T. Lawler
Dubuque
Rma Rowland
Chicago
L. M. Schaefle
Naperville
Harry Stahl
Rockford
C. Thomas
Elgin
C. TL. Adame
Freeport Toay
Powell Clayton 75th Birthday Celebrated in Arkansas History
Powell Clayton, born August 7, 1838 in Bethel Pennsylvania, led Arkansas Republican politics as governor, U S senator, and ambassador to Mexico. A Civil War officer, he advanced to brigadier general in Arkansas campaigns and later managed railways and other ventures, amassing a large fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wweesewe Powell Clayton
Arkansas
Bethel
Bristol Academy
Pennsylvania
Wilmington
Del
Greavenworth
Kan
First
Kansas Infantry
Fifth
Kansas Cavalry
United States
U. S
Mexico
Aanager
Hureka Springs
Ark
Illis
Real Estate Transfer from Charles to Isabelle Marle
Transfer of lots 9 and 10 in block 4 of Mayer and Serley Bildition from Charles to Isabelle Marle for 885 dollars and 8 cents. The deed specifies the property and purchase price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Isabelle Marle
Mayer
Prohibitionists urged to vote in upcoming primary
Notice urges every Prohibitionist to attend the Primary Election next Saturday and to write their name or another Prohibitionist in the ballot’s blank space for Precinct Committeeman to complete the County Organization.
Patrons Urged to Notify Office if Newspapers Lapse
Readers who do not receive their paper regularly are asked to inform the office. The notice requests prompt reporting to ensure timely delivery and address service gaps.
Partition and Quiet Title Suits Filed in Circuit Court
Dan Mowry files partition suit against Henry T. Mowry for lot 9, block 2, village of Loran. A bill to quiet title on late 56 and 4 and part of lot 8, block 7, Winnie Shiek addition filed by B Frank Yeager et al against Charles R. Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Mowry
Henry T. Mowry
Village of
Loran
Winnieshiek
Circuit Court
B. Frank Yeager
Charles R. Bennett
Freeport Baseball Considers Player Trade
The Freeport baseball management is weighing a players trade, but the names will not be released by the official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Baseball Management
Daily Journal Delivery Offer Across City
The Daily Journal advertises home delivery to any city area for 100 a week, highlighting broad coverage and convenience for subscribers seeking regular newspaper access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daily Journal
the Daily Journal
Burrell Hits Record Before August Primaries
Public opinion runs strong for State's Attorney Burrell as the Republican ticket supports his firm, graft prosecutions, and impartial administration. He has kept busy with the Salvatore Campigna murder case and other docket matters, while no canvass of Stephenson county occurred this campaign. Primaries on August 8 set to express voters' approval of his policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell
Stephenson County
Salvatore Campigna
Grace church picnic draws 125 at Globe park
About 125 attended the Grace church picnic at Globe park on Thursday. A potato race swimming and fishing entertained the children while adults assisted Superintendent Calkins in supervising. Four bus loads ferried attendees to and from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Globe Park
Calkins
Industrial Club Entertainment at Harlem Avenue Home
Mrs J B McCool hosted the Industrial club gathering yesterday afternoon at her Harlem avenue residence. Prizes in the guessing contest went to Mrs Arthur Steffen and Mrs August Fitz. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Club
J. B. McCool
The
Harlem Avenue
Arthur Steffen
August Fitz
Local education board meets. card party tonight
The board of education meets tonight. A card party is announced for tonight at K of G hall. Excelsior lodge of Masons will meet this evening in stated communication and confer the first degree. Louis Young opens a confectionery store tomorrow in the Rice building on South Galena avenue, formerly a milk depot. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lillquist and family and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moyer of Beloit Wis are camping on the Pecatonica river about nine miles east of Freeport. Oregon Reporter: J. L. Schaeffer occupies the Presbyterian manse during Rev Rheinganz and is visited by his daughter Lois Schaeffer of Dakota I11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Reidinger
San Jose
Ill
George Oblander
Rose Ernest
Elgin
Freeport
George Dollmeyer
Wis
John Blough
Mt. Carroll
FE. G. Prince
Arthur Ockenga
Cornelia
Elmwood
Peoria
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Louis Young
Galena Avenue
W. J. Lillquist
Frank Moyer
Beloit
Pecatonica River
Oregon
J. L. Schaeffer
Missing 18 year old Harold Stein sought by mother and police
Harold Stein, about 18, is being sought by his mother and the police after leaving on the 4 35 inter urban car yesterday and not being seen since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Stein
Harold
Market closes with mixed grain and livestock quotes
The Associated Press reports Chicago closing board of trade quotations for Sept wheat 95 3 4, Sept corn 76, Sept oats 48, Sept pork 81 6 52, Sept lard 9 47, Sept ribs 9 50. Union Stock Yards cattle steady to strong, hogs weak, sheep weak. cattle calves and stockers listed with price ranges. Also local note: Mr and Mrs John C Martin return from Leslie Michigan after visit to his old home. his father to arrive in Vera Cruz, Mexico tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
John C. Martin
High Street
Leslie
Mich
Mr. Martin
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Joday
Chicago Board of Trade
Lamson Bros
D Anderson
Oate
Peoples Column Advertisements Next Page Note
Fragmentary classifieds list items including a female fox terrier described as OST-Fox with black and tan head, a tall lamp for an automobile between German Valley and Freeport or Eleroy, a dining room girl named Renate, and a request to return to the office. Also mentions inquiries about H H or J J Rosenstiel with a amount of $1030.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Valley
Freeport
Eleroy
The Majesty of Women Naturally and Medical Endorsements
A 19th century plea extols women avoiding delicate questions about disease and endorses Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as remedies for female weakness, irregularity, and drains. It touts known composition, promises cures, and notes free consultation and confidential letters from Buffalo New York. It also advertises Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Pierce
Buffalo
Mos
Bierce
R. V. Pierce
Baffalo
N. Y
Aug events: anniversaries tours reunions and camp meetings
Upcoming notices list a series of events in August including a sixtieth anniversary at St. John’s church, a Soldiers and Sailors reunion at Winslow, camp meetings at Oakdale park Lena and Riverside Park, a Forty-sixth Illinois regiment biennial reunion, an old settlers reunion at Cedarville, and a Lincoln-Douglas debate fiftieth anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Soldiers’ and
Winslow
Oakdale Park
Lena
Forty-sixth
Tilinois Regiment
Hue
Old Settlers
Cedarville
Lincoln-Douglas
Riverside Park
Thompson and Huenkemeier join Fry Lumber yard
Thompson Huenkemeier and Fry announce they purchased an interest in W. E. Fry Lumber Co and will carry joint stocks at the Fry yard. The new firm, Thompson Huenkemeier and Fry, will operate from the current yard with Mr. Thompson at 78 Adams Street. They solicit public patronage and notify debtors to call. The Daily Journal note about home delivery remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Fry Lumber Co
Thompson, Huenkemeier & Fry
Thompson & Huenkemeier
Adams Street
Thompson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burson
Millinery If
Dow
F. A. Read
Canadian West
Clement
William
WM. Clement
Little's Crockery Store
Hettinger Block
Freeport Loan Co
Stephenson Street
Phorograhis
The/Cable Co. Pianos
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp. N. Y. House
W.j.young & Co
Opp
Coal Office
Frank Trunck & Sons
Douglas Ave
Adame St
City Scales
Freeport Building Asan Association
C. F. Hildreth, Sec'y
Daniel
H. H. Stahl
F. P. Dommer
Monroe
Warren Lighthart
H. D. Bentley
C. W. Knapp
Charles E. Wright
Scales Mound
B. F. Simons
A. M. Simmons
Stockton
Mias Elsie Brooks
Benton Harbor
J. F. Ross
A. J. Death
Dixon
Rock River
W. F. Jungkunz
Lake Waubesa
Marie LaShelle
Daisy Higley
South Haven
C. G. Cumming
Mendota
J. B. Eson
Col
William Walker
A. EE. Durin
Cedar Rapids, Ta
KE. BE. Hill
Gertrude
Jessie Janssen
Baileyville
Geiger Home
William Hogan
State Central
Sara Stevens
F.C
Ravenswood
Lee Rosas
Washington
R. B. Conaway
H. E. Houston
Mt. Pulaski
Jessie M. Hill
Pittsburg
Joseph Emmert
Alice Minch
Anna Schaver
Marion Hamilton
Rock River Assembly
William Ehrler
Warren
H. F. Rapinwall
Elizabeth Templeton
DeKalb
W. Thomas
Minneapolis
H. S. Cook
Douglas Avenue
C. A. Hammond
General Assembly
Powell Clayton
the Board of Education
G. Hall
Peoples
Ham- Té Ib Bros. Taquire of
H. H.or
J.J. Rosenstiel
Scholars
Call
Allington, Jr
Wm Walton Neph Clothing Department
Oxfords
Stephenson
Stephenson and Exchange
Pfeiffer Shoes
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