Farmers Institute meeting sets dates for Freeport event
The Stephen son County Farmers Institute held in the supervisor's room at the courthouse to plan the institute in Freeport on February 9 10 and 11. J W Stocks presided with S M Mulnix as secretary. An executive committee and program committee were appointed. Vice presidents listed include C M Saxby A J Reese W L Lawhorn and others.
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Freeport
Stephenson County Farmers’institute
Court House
J. W. Stocks
S. M. Mulnix
N. T. Lamb
J. S. Walker
Rock Grove
W. T. Lamb
Ridott
Geo. Swartz
H. Lichtenberger
W. L. Lawhorn
Lena
L. M. Swanzey
Daniel Mueser
Orangeville
H. F. Barr
Dakota
Association
C. M. Saxby
Harlem
A. J. Reese
Erin
West Point
Daniel Muster
Buckeye
J. Walker
W. W.etzler
Winslow
Sheffey
Loran
John Schmidt
Silver Creek
Rock Run
H. Luichtenberger
Geo
W. Shippey
Waddams
Fehr
Jos
W. van Mater
Oneco
Simon Tollmeyer
Jefferson
H. F. Repinwall
Florence
Samuel Markel
Lancaster
D. F. Thompson
Kent
September Moon Viewing at Miyajima Village
Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore recalls a September moon viewing with local fishermen and sampan rides through caves and torii lined shores. The night reveals Ochiku San above the torii and temple, lanterns glow as a deer watches the silent offering, ending at dawn with a dry oil saucer and the festival’s close.
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Sendo
Ajina
Ochika San
Maple Leaf
Eliza Ruhamah
Beetho ven Concert by Free port Saengerbund
Secure seats for a grand Bee thoven concert by the Free port Saengerbund under Prof Tamm on Tuesday evening next Dec 15 Tickets are 25 cents and may be obtained from society members or reserved at Arnos drug store starting Saturday morning Also read H D Posts advertisement and upcoming holiday excursions on Illinois Central lines with dates Dec 24 25 31 1896 and Jan 1 1897 129dth Ticket Agent H W Rowey notes limited return by Jan 4 1897
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Freeport Saengerbund
Tamm
Arno’s
Ilnois Central
H. W. Rowey
The Sport World on Bicycle Maintenance
The New York Commercial Advertiser argues riders often neglect adjustments, noting that proper tuning keeps bikes reliable. It compares bicycles to watches, stressing correct setup whether riding or diagnosing faults, and urges novices to learn basic maintenance from their seller.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Oldest living cricketer cited from Middlesex history
The piece notes Charles Absolon of Middlesex as the oldest living cricketer in his eightieth year, with counts of 6015 wickets and 22400 runs since age forty, and mentions a two day benefit at the Oval amid bad weather. It also recalls Richard Daft at over eighty in 1891 and Alfred Shaw in 1894.
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Middlesex
Charles Absolon
the Oval
Richard Daft
Notts
Surrey
Alfred Shaw
Sussex
Sporting Notes and Boxing Offers in Early Season
The Louisville and Washington base ball teams will practice at home in the spring. Kid Lavigne demanded 2000 to box six rounds with Charlie McKeever in Philadelphia but did not get it. Cincinnati has secured an option on the New Orleans ball ground for next spring. Kid McPartland accepted a 1000 purse to fight Matty Matthews of Buffalo and also to box Jack Hanley of Philadelphia in 16 rounds at Syracuse on December 30.
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Louisville
Washington
Kid Lavigne
Charlie McKeever
Philadelphia
Cincinnati Baseball Club
New Orleans
Kid McPartland
Matty Matthews
Buffalo
Jack Hanley
Syracuse
N. Y
A Household Treasure by Dr King's New Discovery
Canajoharie New York resident D W Fuller praises Dr King's New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs and says his family would not be without it G A Dykeman a Catskill NY Druggist endorses the product noting eight years of use with consistent results Trial bottles are free at Emmett and Burrell's Drug Store Regular sizes are 50 cents and one dollar
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D. W. Fuller
Canajoharie
N. Y
Dr. King
G. A. Dykeman
Catskill
Emmett & Burrell’s
Prominent Buckwheat Flour Ad Promotes Bucher Brand
In ordering buckwheat flour be sure and get O. P. Bucher and Son s guaranteed strictly pure. Sold by all the leading stores. It will pay you to look up G. A. Huenkemeier s ad.
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H. D. Post
O. P. Bucher & Son
G. A. Huenkemeier
GIFT SHOP PRE-INVENTORY HOLIDAY SALE OFFERS VARIED NOVELTIES
P. E. COX & CO announces an extensive Christmas display with leather music rolls pocket books picture frames and many small gifts. Featured items include handkerchiefs embroidery patterns decorated dress goods and bedding with prices from 5¢ to 5.00, enticing shoppers to buy early for estate-wide savings.
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P. E. Cox & CO
India
Waiata
Bargain Week at The Cash Grocer Store
The Cash Grocer announces a busy week with a wide range of low price bargains. Highlights include rolled oats 2 cents, granulated corn meal at five cents per sack, Aunt Emily's self rising pancake flour, New Orleans sugar syrup, red raspberries 12 1/4 cents per can, sliced pineapple 10 cents per can, and fresh candy consignments. Also offered are dried fruits, preserved peaches, blueberries, mustard, Jersey sweet potatoes, horse radish, oats, corn flour, oil, brooms, lemon peel, and Christmas goods. Meat department noted.
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Aunt Emily
New Orleans
Slavenmeyer & Elder
Boston
Rey
California
Jersey
Fuest
Candy
John Kranz
Inds
New England
Smith Bros
Barrett Bros
Bc & Pachaee
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Little& Co
Freeport, III
Haviland & Co
CG. H. Little & Go
F. R. Cross
Galena Ave
Stoskopf New
Brown
the Star Clothing House
Stephenson St
Brewster House
Freeport, Il
N. Goldsmith’s Sons
Stephenson Street
Illinois
Ill
James A. Egleston
Farmers’ Institute
Island
Miyajima
Knights of the Globe Hall
the Sporting World
New York Times
Hygeia
Popular Science News
England
Royal George
Portsmouth
Exchange
Back Ewing
Cincinnati Bascall Club
New York Sun
H. Lyman
Galena St. Galloway
G. A. Huenkemeter
DeLand & Co
Schepp’s
Dunman’s
Red Cross
Japan
COX& CO
I Soon
Iber
Iner
EE Cox
the, Cash Grocer
Z. T. Turner
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