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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1885
Page
4
Dated items describe social visits, theatre, meetings, and notable residents in Freeport and surrounding towns. Notable names include Dillon, Bostwick, Lizzie Ryan, Clarence W Warden, John Adamson, and Mrs Overfield. Events range from the State's Attorney play to church lectures, fairs, and council meetings, with weathered odds and local dogeared notices.
Local religious notices list Rev J Wardle preaching at Embury and Rev Halsey at Zion Church with Holy Communion and Sunday School times. Revival meetings continue next week with sermons, baptisms, and additional services at YMCA rooms and area churches including English Lutheran and First Methodist. A humorous Bible riddle ends the page.
The article recalls John Dillon leaving the grocery business about thirty years ago to pursue acting. It details his evolution from lyric ballad singing to a celebrated comedian, his rise with Langhause and Atwater, Wood’s Museum fame in Chicago, and his later national recognition in productions like Mother-in-law. It notes familiar contemporaries and managers who worked with him, and mentions his recent involvement with Bartley Campelia’s traveling company.
A chaotic report outlines changes in post assignments as Campted shelves, Dillon moves west toward the States' Attorney Company. Dillon is described as young, twenty three, with a dramatic bearing, while peers note his graceful yet reckless conduct and striking eyes in a vivid portrayal.
Invitations from A Rodearmel drew a crowd of ladies and gentlemen to Kamert Burrell’s block for a bachelor’s roast styled reception in honor of W T Rodearmel and wife of Raine. Guests enjoyed games, awards, supper at Pacific restaurant, and inspection of “sky parlors” before returning to Rodearmel’s parlor.
An ongoing replevin dispute involving Struyer, Horne & Curman secures goods valued at $11,400 for Claplin House. Chicago lawyer Ascher and firm Kraus & Mayer pursue Scanlan’s debts, with $11,600 owed. Lint of Shoyer, Horne & Co. reports $157.97 recovered, sheriff faced no resistance. Galena attorney Von David Sheean aids Scanlan, while Judge Spensley seeks a bench position. Centennial Lodge officers elected. community notes include minor organizational updates and transfer of Quartermaster duties at Jeffersonville.
The Moses R. Thompson Lodge held a Friday evening third degree for Ja son Youngs of Stephenson County. A large attendance dined at the Clifton House with a fine display, praised Masonry, and noted the lodge’s prosperous condition and bright future.
The Walters comedy company presented a Scott Marble piece with star Jobo Dillon delivering a roaring performance as Pilgrim Boggs. Mrs Walters and Miss Mathias also drew applause while Macdonnell and Worton impressed, with several others noted for capable acting in the troupe.
Fragments mention Yankee and Felix O Callahan with Dillon praised in a vague parca. The text invites entertainment and well being, but no clear event or outcome is stated.
In a letter from Hakrun Kansas dated January 26 1896 the writer describes Oklahoma as fertile with rivers near the midland territory then held by cattlemen. Armed settlers the boomers clash with troops under Lt Day and Col Hatch as the army enforces removal. A Supreme Court decision on land title is cited and debate on rights of settlers versus cattlemen continues.
Edward Murphy the celebrated Gospel Temperance Lecturer will deliver an address on the present outlook of Temperance in this country at the Second Presbyterian Church Wednesday evening February 4 1885. Good music by local talent. The Ladies Aid Society sponsors the event. Tickets on sale at Wright and Kleckner's. Admission 25 cents.
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