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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1885

Page

4

Janiah to-night and many city visitors noted in brief

The Daily Journal records a series of city observations and social notes including Janiah to-night, 74-De Buckley in Chicago on a visit, Woodmanses in the city, Miss Alice Ford back from Chicago, Addie Goodrich to Rockford, Rotherme and wife in town, and various entertainment plans such as The Galley Slave at Sterling and a notable military dance.

Janiah de Buckley Chicago Woodmanses Alice Ford Addie Goodrich Rockford Wah Rotherme Ragine Sterling Jacob Krohn Galenburg Hoebel & Moogh’s Janish J A Clark Lepa Judge Hinds Lena BR Nelson Mra Emrich Cyrus J Wells Lanark Ida Bongye Thomas J. Bowers Fager Mb. Morris D W Fager Forreston Vox Turneaure Florence Amity Entertainment Haseen Armory Hall Peter Syramens Adaline John F Fink Miss Nagle Orangeville Thea Aouw Hall Ridott Ipin U McCoy Springfield Grand Lodge Independent Order Mutual Aid Council States Attorney Opera House John Dillon Jain M Boardman Montana Gatile Cman Miller A. Fort Benton Estephanoff Gilbert Washington St Edward Murphy Second Presbyterian Church Botsford Botsford, Wife of A C Mo & Staul Dillon Walters

Sawyer Promoted to Assistant General Freight Agent

Jim Sawyer, formerly traveling freight agent for the Blinds Central, has been appointed assistant General Freight agent of the New York and Erie railroad with headquarters in New York City. The move, praised by friends in Freeport, marks a significant rise for a respected railroad executive. The note also covers reception of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway exhibit at New Orleans, highlighting its attractiveness and breadth of display, including the Postal car and related arrangements.

Thomas K. Gost William Morgan Milwaukee Mr. Beat P. G. Scanlan Galena Scanlan Chicago Brewster House Sofglock Lisa T. WN J. K. Dest Chas F. Stardling J. W. Farwell Rs. Claffin & Co New York Jim Sawyer Blinds Central Dixon Telegraph Janes M. Sawyer Dixon Manhattan New York and Erie Railroad Hewlquarters New York City The Erie Dixon Dry Freeport Duta Ummat. Paul New Orleans Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company Milwaukee and St. Paul Company Worhol’s Fein

Freight Wrecks and Delays Hit Regional Lines

A freight derailment near LaSalle delayed service by hours while a southbound train lagged three hours. In Galena a northbound freight struck a broken rail causing stoppages. The issue stems from equipment concerns affecting United States mail service.

United States Mail Service LaSalle Galena

Madame Janish to present Quinilla at Germania Hall

Madame Janish and party arrive at the Brewster house for a performance of Quinilla at Germania Hall. The article extols her beauty and character, notes her rapid mastery of English, and includes her views on American independence, marriage, and women’s work compared with Europe. It portrays her as kind, vivacious, and well-regarded among actresses.

Koanlan Fry Broond National Hank DHBT Sheriff Stewart Pg, Scanlan Second National Bank Thos. K. Best Second National Bank of Freeport Phelim G. Scanlan Thoms K. Best Thoman K Ve. P.G. Scanlan Scanlan Mr. Scanlan Bany Freeport Avery Meas TK Best I C Hyde Heat Apitle Genteman TL House Madame Janish Brewster House Quinilla Germania Hall Aka Rhea Mojoska Janish Frank Gardner America Europe Madame Janigh

Miss Virginia Bray Hosts Galley Slave Company Guests

At the residence of H Glry Bray, Miss Virginia Bray hosted a reception for the Galley Slave company and friends including press members and Dr Buckley. A well-served supper followed, with merriment as portraits and room decor impressed attendees. Notables included Miss Balu Jordan and Miss Mijurie Bonner amid warm tributes to Miss Bray.

H Glry Bray Virginia Bray Buckley Miss Bray Tn Ik Carrien Bray Balu Jordan Jordan McVicker’s Theatre Chircaro Frank Jordan Oliver Byron Company Mijurie Bonner Fred G. Berger Berger Etta Morgan

Haines Elected Speaker On Ballot In Illinois House

In Springfield on January 28 1885 Elijah M Haines of Watkeyan won on the second ballot to become speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives after a lively session. The article also surveys the Aborigines of China detailing subjugation, tribal groups, and limited Chinese knowledge of these southern provinces.

Springfield Illinois Honeljah M Haines Watkeyan China Son of Benywen Pnts Canton Fenee Hilde Burmah Laos Cambodia Cochin Hat C. Henry Washington

A Proof Reader Captain Duffey and a Moonlight Picnic

Captain P M Duffey, editor at Franklin Kentucky, stayed up all night reading misread proofs. He read thirty six columns and found one error, a comma. The foreman left a note praising his copy but noting the error and the fiction’s stronger local voice.

P.M. Duffey Tennessee Franklin Totesman Rachael Wvatter Arkansaw Traveler

Revival Services At Free Methodist Tonight

The Revivals report preaching at the Free Methodist church tonight. The Salem church revival continues to draw interest with three conversions noted on Tuesday night. Another preaching service is planned for this evening.

Free Methodist Church Salem Church

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