City in Brief notes and events in Freeport
The Freeport Daily Journal reports on Fourth of July festivities with Local references to Milwaukee and Rockford visits. It notes convocation, coal bids, a Republican Congressional convention, local social events, a fire at a duckson street resident, and a drowning accident in Warsaw linked to Carton Hutchison’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blade
Milwaukee
Darrah
Rockford
J. IL Ililier
Forreston
Freeport
Board of Education
Jon
R. G. Bailey
George C. Mastin
Mt. Carroll
Central
Bulleyville
Bergman
Connell
John Scanhin
Chicago
M. Scanhin
A. Selleck
Iowa
Sharon
Dingman
Hare
Lena
West
Johu Arthur
Rand, McNally & Co
Col. Ball
Barnum
Crocker
Temperance Hall
Misa Marie
Wieuxon
Toamorrow Afbvernoon
Ostlinger
Anselme
Hua Lo Bay
Brigide
Stephenson
James Work
Duckson Street
Peter Adolf
Silver Creek
Galena Street
Hey
Willian Hne
Edward
Europe
van Horne
Roulford
Hut Hoe
MG. A
Loveland
W. AL. Mosiek
Adams Threat
Plaice
Ant
Gentlonimi
Matthews
Gregory
Mich
James IL
Nat
Center Till
Josiah Neff
Joseph
W. Pr. Immert
John W. Neff
Denver
Hamad George Mahl
Sutter
Mahl
Ait. McLaughlin
Chicago Typographical Union
Andy
W. Gt.u
Marsh
Alice Sanborn
Keever
Johu I. McNannya
Carton Hutchison
Hutchison
Warsaw
Ife
John R. Wayes
Loran Township
Samuel Truyes
Shannon
James McNulty
Evanston
RH. Shumway
J.B. Swoutt
Toledo
Lowa
Maud Card
Nellie Kenn
Elgin
Stuyt
Git Place
Emma
Lillie Schulte
Zinesville
Ohio
Judge Murray
Naperville
Mars
Louis Karcher
H. J. Cook
CG. C. Slider
Aivandy Center
Ube
Aaron Walt
Chara Beckey
Trarlem
Lowne
Avery
Cine
Contracts Set Initialize Work on Northwestern Lines
Reports from Dubuque indicate Stickney's road preparations include contracts for segments to Freeport and Chicago. Notable moves show 20 mile and 14 mile portions contracted by Young & Chamberlain and Mr. Lyncht, with debates over main line routing near Freeport and Chicago St. Paul ambitions. Observers note Minnesota Northwestern survey activity near Jos Scott farm and a proposed lightning train between St Louis and St Paul aiming for swift 17 hour runs.
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Stickney
Chicago
Winston
Shepard & Winston
Dubuque
Freeport
Young & Chamberlain
Lyncht
la Crosse
St. Paul
LaCrosse
Prairie du Chien
Bad Runaway Injures William Huber in Winslow Street
At 11:30 Monday in Winslow Street near Chicago a runaway horse and wagon damaged fences and struck William Huber, a noted gear cutter and brewer. He was knocked down, then helped to a nearby residence and later taken inside to rest as the injured horses were treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mult
William Huber
Gearman
Tewis
Winslow Street
Chicago
Ussher
Enthusiastic Patriot Killed in Fourth of July Cannon Accident
A July celebration near Martintown, close to Winslow, ended when a cannon exploded killing the operator and injuring another. Reports describe a head wound as the head was split in two. The incident caused a pause in the day’s program as services resumed later. Local pastors spoke on patriotism and national faith amid the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suly
Shannon
T Tle Affuir
Freeport Nine
Milledguille Club
Milledgeville
J. 13
Saylors
Freeport
Millingville
Warren
Thoris
Florence Township
Neaur
School Board Elects Janitors and Rehires Staff
The Board of Education met Saturday evening to elect janitors for the city schools. Miles Saxby was chosen as janitor of the first ward at 35.00 monthly. V1. Waechendorf was appointed for Lingoly Avenue at 33.00 monthly. The levy for the school year remains 25,000. Assignments list named superintendent, principals, and teachers for all wards and grades, with most last year’s staff rehired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Deikther
Tudaon
Board of Education
Miles Saxby
First Ward
P. Nickel
Waechendorf
Lingoly Avenue
Lilly
Chas
C. Snyder
J. H. Trutchison
Rosebrugh
Guiteau
Helm
Firsh Tun
Mattie Hf
Wilson
Lizzie Managan
Jennie Avrand
Halim. Iirs Ward
Lille Keith
Grace Trayes
Julia Molter
Agnes. Wolf
Alice Sanborn
Miss Briggs
Lincoln Avenue
Edith Marvin
Kate Kuutenberger
Alice Serfass
Dulin Osborn
G Grammiy
Sara A. Barnes
River
Faniule Blanchard
Selem Gransden
Kate Goodhue
Carrie Krin- Dil
Myra! 1. Giles
Third Ward
Praveela Darrah
Lizzie Murphy
M. [. Davin
Ash
Cora Rondlatt
M. J. Murphy
Maggie Flanagan
Miss Deisher
Miss Judson
Fire destroys Baileyville parsonage amid church ownership debate
Baileyville Illinois July 6 1886 the Methodist parsonage burned completely with wreckage on the roof discovered about 11 a m. The bell tolling device was missing delaying alarm but the crowd saved Rev Zindier's furniture and most belongings. Losses include 200 to 300 in books and the house valued at 800 with unknown insurance. Fire likely started from chimney spark or firecrackers. The event settles church ownership as Reform party now owns the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baileyville
Baeyvintas
Methodixt Church
Mr. Zindier
Chis
Thompson Lodge Banquet Honors Departing Master Blade
Thompson lodge No. 385 A. FP. &A. M. held a banquet after a short address by Worshipful Master Alexander J. Blade who departs for Milwaukee. Grand Secretary Goyal L. Munn praised Blade while Past Master Greene Dr. Currier and others spoke, with toasts led by Mr Mann. The report also notes Dr John J. Smith and his trotting horses Mambrine Dick and Mambring Rothschild, and Smiths wartime service and postwar career.
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M. RR
Thompson Lodge No
A. FP
A. M
Alexander J. Blade
Milwaukee
Goyal L. Munn
Grand Lodge
Nlinois
Blade
Head
M. R.phompson Lodge
Goo Mason
Ca. W. Greene
Dr. Currier
Brewster
Mr. Mann
Currie
A. Blade
Mambrino Dick
Shannon
The
Journal
Carroll County
John J. Smith
Mambrine Dick
Mambring Rothschild
Charley Baxby
Joe Barron
Stephenson County
Freeport
Taylor's Park
Caldwell
Fires of Patriotism on Fourth of July Celebrations
Readers report noisy three day holiday with widespread picnics and fireworks. Excur sion trains drew crowds from Freeport and Milledgeville while communities in Shannon Moore's Grove and Stock Grove held patriotic addresses and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avent Sweatt
Shannon
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Lanark
Dakota
Davis
Central
Forreston
Dixon
Oregon
Northwestern
Clarence Loveland
Rockford
J. 8
Maylor
Forest City
Yellow Creek
Louis Karcher
van Horne
Stock Grove
D. N. Franz
Dakota College
Moore’s Grove
M. Crissman
Water Company Reply Defends Freeport Rates and Service
Freeport Water Co superintendent F E Josw responds to an editorial accusing the company of arbitrariness. He defends policies, billing for each privilege, and street sprinkling, cites drought pressures, asserts efforts for clearer water, and notes a university analysis praising healthfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joses Ias
Water Company
DALY
Freeport Water Co
Freeport
F. E. Josw
Colonel Ball Maps Barnum Show Tour and Treasures
Col Ball, veteran Barnum contractor, discusses the 10 cent shows and vast preparations for the season. He notes over 3 performers and 100 acts, 80 railroad cars, 800 payroll workers, 20 tents, seven advertising gauses, and a $350,000 annual billed spring. The show travels the western states then ships to Europe, with plans to recreate a historic reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RG. Ball
Charles Castle
W. TL
Gardner
Tie
Lent
Hemiming
Cooper & Bailey
Great London
Barnma
Col Ball
South America
Australia
Bailey
Milo Christine
Lucia Zarate
Europa
Barnunl
Gul Ball
Emperes
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Seeley& Read
A Wright
Marseilles
A.D. Wright
Freeport Daily Journal
Freeport, Ill
Bunbury Church
A. Reitsnyder
Second Presbyterian Church
William Caton
Salon Church
Andsey
Baptist Church
Birst M.B
O. F. Mattison
Simon Hamphot
Dubs
Simon
M. Llerman
Benner
Frank Lgyse
Jeff
M. HK
Thompson Lodge
America
Kent Township
Germania
W. L. Wagner
Chas. J. Green
Huygd
Henney Bigey Company
Pasuriice Company
Rock City
Lon, O
Heard
Orater
Col
Rh. G. Ball
Py.t., Barnum
Turchen
Enmert & Burrell
Acker
Carpes
Maynard
India
Bishop Swan
Mrs. J. Benson
Call
Thea
Brown & Dollmeyer
Court House
Freeport, Illinois
Bution Bly Stord
BTC
Wright & Kleckner
Wright & Kleckne
Quire
Aloald
Wwe
Eivery
Bargutha
Wright Kleckner
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