Personal records from Freeport and surrounding towns
A string of brief social and business calls across Freeport, Polo, Orangeville, Winslow, DeKalb, Clinton, Madison, Dodgeville, and nearby areas. Residents and visitors including L N Garson, C B Reese, R R Hell rd, John Wilson, W Anderson, J K Greene, M W Hough, J B Fuller, Oscar Woolsy, Mrs Edgar Eells, Mrs A Knobie, J E Mullarkey, H A Bombard, H B Bennett, R Dunwiddie, C C Wolf, L Raney, Mrs W W Shannon, Chester Winters, James Monahan, Mr and Mrs William Cheevera, H G Duckwitz, M G Flanagan, Ruth and Laura Seyfarth, and others were noted for social visits or business calls. The motor car time card project in Chicago work and school departures noted for the Dixon guests attending Fairbault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Des Moines
W. ©. Anderson
Winslow
J. K. Greene
Sterling
M. W. Hough
Peoria
Freeport
J.B. Fuller
Oscar Woolsy
Orangeville
Edgar Eells
A. Knobie
DeetBee
H. B. Bennett
Madison
R. Dunwiddie
Dodgeville
C. C. Wolf
L. Raney
Stillman Valley
W. W. Shannon
Polo
Chester Winters
Leaf River
John
Taylor Avenue
East Freeport
James Monahan
Argyle
Chicago
William Cheevera
Northwestern Town
Bird Bell
Oak Street
Freeport Meetings Tonight and Lodge Activities
A range of local events is listed including Freeport Consistory and Anchor society meetings tonight. Court Mohawk I O F plans officer elections and installation at the State bank hall. Rebekah lodge prepares sauerkraut supper for the next meeting night with details to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Anchor Society
Court Mohawk, I. O. F
State Bank
Injured Woman From German Valley Hurt at Rockford
Mies Wegman of German Valley was badly injured at Rockford last evening when she slipped while stepping from Illinois Central train No 4 and fell onto the platform. She was taken to relatives’ home where she was headed for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Wegman
German Valley
Rockford
Illinois Central
American Stars Install Of Equity Officers
A large crowd attended the public installation of officers of the American State of Equity last evening. The ceremony was conducted by J. B. Fenton supreme vice president of the order. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American State of Equity
J. B. Fenton
Order
Freeport Directory Issued For Freeport and Stephenson County
The Freeport Telephone Exchange Company released a new telephone directory for subscribers in Freeport and Stephenson County. It is the thirty sixth directory printed since the company’s incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Telephone Exchange Company
Ite
Freeport
Stephenson County
Lawyer Joseph Crain Honored On Seventieth Birthday In Freeport
The article profiles Joseph A Crain a leading Freeport attorney aged seventy seven born in Covington Illinois in 1828. It notes his half century of practice since 1857 at the Wilcoxon building and highlights landmark cases such as the Orestes Wright will and Mt Morris Bond cases. It mentions his Harvard law training and longtime devotion to law over public office. It also covers family details and his 1887 admission to the U S Supreme Court bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Crain
Freeport
United States
Crain
Mr. Morris Bond
Charles F. Goodhue
Orestes Wright
Wilcoxon
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Mr. Crain
United States Register
Joseph Addison Crain
Covington
Washington County
Illinoi
Ife
John
Anna Lliggins Crain
Nashville
Attorney Crain
State Board of Education
Young Crain
M Military Academy
West Point
John Schofield
Ard A. McCurdy
Mutual Life of New York
Plymouth Block
Vennette Sweet
Charles
United States Army
Vennette S. Moller
la Crosse
Douglas Pattison
Fish Claims S C Victory In Illinois Central Fight
New York ex president Stuyvesant Fish says he is gratified by Winthrop Scarritt’s European canvass support as he contends for Illinois Central control. He cites 90 percent proxy strength from Britain Ireland France and Holland and outlines stock totals 950 400 outstanding with 854 360 needed for a majority. He notes 281 231 shares tied to Union Pacific and Railroad Securities by injunction leaving 673 077 to split between Harriman and himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jan
Minors Central
Stuyvesant Fish
Winthrop E. Scarritt
Harriman
Alexander G. Hackstaff
Donald Rose
Holland
Illinois Central
Union Pacific
Railroad Securities Company
Heil to Dedicate Church in Rockford
Rockford will dedicate the new Evangelical church at West State street and Douglas avenue on Sunday January 12. Services are set for 10 80, 2 30 and 7 30 with Bishop W S Heil of Highland Park preaching at two or three services. Presiding Elder CG Unaugat of Freeport arrives to assist the local pastor Rev J W Davis in Sunday arrangements. Other Evangelical clergy expected include Rev H Messner Forreston Rev KE Rife Stockton and Rev J G Finkbeiner Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Evangelical
West State Street
Douglas Avenue
W. S. Heil
Highland Park
CG. G. Unaugat
Freeport
J. W Davis
United Evangelical
H. Messner
Forreston
KE. O. Rife
Stockton
J. G. Finkbeiner
Chicaro
Coming Events Plant Est Era and Society Dances
January events include anniversary celebrations, society dances, and a masque at Lexington hall with prizes. Lectures on Early Christianity by Professors Willett and Woodlett are listed for January to March. university extension talks and dances are scheduled through March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rye
Dawson's
Lexington Hall
Ciermanin Society
Lexington
Faroers
Aton
Anouuad Dance
Eateoston
Hb. Willettshan
Heb. Worbett
Jain
Germain Society
University B
Dh. Gr. Woodlett
Eb. Ta Willett
H. la. Wheel
Ba. Willett
Fragmentary OCR item with names and odd phrases
Fragmentary readable names appear amid garbled text. The piece references Jon Fe Rudtolph Acolph and odd phrases like The Great Wigs and The Lilly and Phe Petnee, with dates or numbers that cannot be clearly interpreted. The readable content is insufficient for a coherent event or notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Fe Rudtolph
Acolph
Ole OL Om Cbeana
Myrkie Gid Herder
Lilly
Petnee
Father William's Indian Herb Tablets Sold locally
Advertised remedy promises to cure diseases of the liver kidneys stomach and bowels. It claims to stimulate digestion promote regular bowel movements cleanse the kidneys purify the blood and restore health. Priced at 20 cents with money back if unsatisfied. Sold by C. P. Guenther & Co., druggists at the Galena avenue and Galena street corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
C. P. Guenthe. & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Daily Journal Delivery Price Notice
The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery available for ten dollars a week. The notice highlights service area and subscription option for residents seeking newspaper access at home.
Oliver Trunck Dies. Freeport Brickmaker Succumbs
Oliver Trunck a lifelong Freeport resident and brick industry figure died at his home in Freeport at 9:26 AM after a two week illness from heart trouble. Born August 26 1846 in Bavaria he came to the U S in 1849 and helped build Freeport brick history. Survived by wife Mary and children George Oscar William Loretta plus brothers and a sister, funeral plans pending with services likely at St Joseph's church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Trunck
Galena Avenue
Bavaria
Germany
George Trunck
Oregon, Ill
Freeport
St. Joseph’s Congregation
Mary Oppold
St. Joseph's Church
Trunck
Lanark
Rockford
St. Joseph's
Mary Trunck
George
Oscar
William Trunck
A. C. Griffith
Canton
Kas
Edward Strohacker
Chicago
Loretta Trunck
Frank
Charles
John
Michael Steffen
Strohacker
Griffith
Kan
Kansas
Resolutions Honoring D G Lashelle for Service
The Rock Run Mutual Fire Insurance company expresses thanks to D G Lashelle for years of service as agent and secretary. Due to illness he cannot assume duties next year, and the board sends copies to his family and requests publication in county papers. Resolved at Rock City on the 6th day of January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Lashelle
Rock Run Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Lashelle
Rock City
Memorial Exercises for W. A. Lathrop at Rockford
Memorial exercises will be held at Rockford for the late W. A. Lathrop of that city at the convening of the January term of circuit court of Winnebago county on Monday Jan 13. An invitation has been extended to the bar of surrounding counties to attend and it is understood Freeport attorneys will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
W. A. Lathrop
Circuit Court
Winnebago County
Winnage
Ttt Wondinber
Freeport
Public lecture by David Miller in Lexington Hall
David Miller will give a public lecture in Lexington Hall on Monday evening January 13 1886. All are cordially invited with a well arranged program by Gebler’s orchestra. Admission for ladies is 20 cents. Zoe Dares opens at 9 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Miller
Lexington Hall
Gebler
Zoe Dares
Euterpean Program At Home Of Misses Fry
The Euterpean group met at the Misses Fry residence to study Schubert and Spohr. Miss Rockey led a short business session followed by a varied program including sketches, songs, and duets by Misses Lennox Dorman Fry Weary Bello ry and others with accompanists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schubert
Spohr
Fry
Rockey
Lennox
Hockey
Miss Dorman
Aong
Iss Margaret, Fry
Dr. Clark
Marta
Miss Weary
Schubert Miss Dorman
Miss Bello #ry
Sixteenth Anniversary Observed for Winnebago Lodge Of Odd Fellows
The sixteenth anniversary of Winne shiek lodge of Odd Fellows will be observed this evening. Veterans jewels will be presented to members who have served twenty five years or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek Lodge of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Court of Honor Hosts Card Party Thursday Evening
The Court of Honor will host a card party Thursday evening in the Knights of the Globe hall. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Honor
Knights of the Globe Hall
Best Way to Wash Paint in Old House Finishes
The article explains washing painted surfaces varies by finish. Oil and egg-shell finishes wash plainly with care, while flatted oil paint hides plaster texture but traps dirt and resists cleaning. To avoid gloss streaks, wipe soap off quickly and use sponging with a soft cloth, never letting soapy water dry on the surface.
May Shorten State Fair Plans Discussed in Springfield
Springfield Ill Jan 7 Plans to end the Illinois state fair on Friday of fair week instead of Saturday will be discussed at the annual meeting of the state board of agriculture opening in the city next Tuesday A new secretary to succeed W C Garrard will be elected A brief meeting was held with Charles M Woods presiding Adjournment set until next Tuesday for the main session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
State Board of Agriculture
W.C. Garrard
Charles M Woods
Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed by C O Eldridge
In Empire Georgia C O Eldridge extols Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. He says seven years of use proves its efficacy against croup and similar attacks for his children. Sold at Joseph Emmert’s drug store with guarantee 50 cents and one dollar trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Emmert
Notice to Contractors for Maolish Reformed Church Work
Proposals and bids for the construction of the Maolish Reformed church building on the corner of Galena Avenue and Carroll Street will be received by the trustees. Bids on the whole and on three parts excavation cement foundation and super structure are requested. Plans and specifications from M Rohrbaugh 149 State Street. New phone Black 478. Sealed bids due January 20 at 12 noon. Rights reserved to reject any proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Avenue
Carroll St
M. Rohrbaugh
State Street
New Phone Black
L2noon
Henry Pfile Schedules Saturday Tax Collections at Store
Henry Pfile announces he will collect taxes at Bokemeier and Lapp's shoe store every Saturday for two months, starting soon. The notice specifies in person collection at the shoe shop location on weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bokemeier & Lapp
Henry Pfile
Motor Car on the Madison Division Introduced
A gasoline powered motor car seating 75 will begin service on the Madison district of the Illinois Central next Sunday. It replaces the removed passenger train amid local calls for better service. The car operates with two crew members and may carry limited mail, with schedule aligned to existing trains Nos. 4 31 401 1 and 391 392.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Illinois Central
Union Pacific
Freeport
Railroad Commission of
Wisconsin
Madison District
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the Daily Journal
Journal Printing CO
Iwago Street
Portoffee In
Mitneis
Freeport Journal
International Typopractice Union
Barcelsior Lodge
A. F
A. M
Evergreen Lodge
L. N. Garson
Janesville
C. B. Reese
R. R. Hell
Galesburg
J. KE. Mullarkey
Shannon
W. H. Colburn
DeKalb
H. A. Bombard
Clinton, Iowa
H. G. Duckwitz
M. G. Flanagan
Ruth
Laura Seyfarth
Dixon
Ada
Alfreda Voigt
Fairbault
Minn
W. A. Chapple
Walnut Street
Wers Hopper
Henry Molevuar
Bijou
W. H. Manchester
Ilnois Rebekah Lodge
We Journal
J. A. Crain
Southern Illinois
Stephenson
County Bar
Tines
Harvard
Sinoils
Justice Fuller
Joseph H. Choate
Rich
FISH
S. C
Europe
Bishop United Evangelical Church
Grand Opera House
ING
Tack
Margaret Koehler
Chicago Street
German Reformed Church
Reeht
Theodore Secker
Jacob Pfender
Maj
Frank Lohr
George Schaub
John Rotzler
Adam Becker
Edward Emrich
City Cemetery
Janualty, Leys
Ira Allen
Bae
Mr. Amediley
Gretenan Am Spinrade Bailabe
McHuwbert
Mise
Margaret Fry
Misa Swingtey
Misa Fry
Social Notes
Service OF the
Illinois
Central Road
Rio
Java
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson St
the Majestic
Paul Revere
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