Freeport Daily Journal July 9 1856 Rain Return Thanks
In Freeport today many residents report rain helpful to rye cutting. Local notices mention Dan Adamson at Forreston, Mrs Coulter visiting her old home Savannah, Will Winter courting Lena Journal, and Dr PF Adamson in Chicago for baseball. Shiver of Orangeville greets Freeport friends. education report to be presented. various social and church events announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Adamson
Forreston
Dr. Coulter
Savanuh
Will Winter
Lena Journal
Din
PF. Admmson
Chicago
Zartman
Joe Miller
Mechling
VO. Shiver
Orangeville
Freeport
Gye Freeport Board of Education
Billy Condon
Brewster
Chiesa
Kroeport
Zion Elurel
Pemplivsa
Funes
Choral Union
Ascher
Preaport
D. Be ‘Raylor Elu
Oregon Nine
Te Limark Club
Misa Minin A. Mert
Robert W. Youres
Mt. Carroll
Wells
Provi
Young Movs Chadstian Association
Tiddwalogh
Cosa
Peter
Lore
Marshal
Piel & Co House
Lereh
Ils
P. Gleason
Coniar
Cartholic Chively
Rockfords
Teordern
Hin Grice
Emo Waar Ven
Weigelt & Klookneys
Cis
Trate Lass Company
Wilcoxon Opera House
Merek
Chisago
Martek
Hine
Alaxih Brow
Dot J. Twarding
Drouth
Rockford
J.B. Taylor
Taylor
Sibley
Iowa
Ruben Mayer
Braphenson Om LY
Tle
Gentdenman
Foy
Meyer
Cochran
Enn Star
Winslow
Stephenson County
Galena Tas
Raymond
U Nerly
Dubuque
Tvo
Circuit Court
Jo Divyvivis County
Flachtemoler Bros. Lailding
Chas, Waite
Lena
Eity
Venatonica
Charles
Seyfass
Ota Flemming
Connell
Dr. Huckley
Toronto
Sampson Rogers
Layla Maine
Third Ward
Robison
Newton Lingley
Josh
Breeport Wardware Company
eMayor God
Jorneo
Tom
Horace Meigs
George Meigs
Outaha
Chas. J. Bentley
Faily
Grand Island
Neb
Minnie Mewin
Tyler
Joln Mewin's
Iarlem
Cheiy
Oma Wisconsin
Ray
Woc
DeWitt
Dar Geige
Precovie Hartlett
Mary Nole
Mt Carroll
John Toa
Juda
Old Sandetona report highlights at reunion and obit
Ex Mayor Z Olotingen and the Dragon reporter devote a full issue to Old Sandstone events last week. The piece notes a somber resolution on the death of Mel Corolla Russell Unedett, first preceptress, praised by former students for her grace and kindness. A banquet featured Miss Fonetta Mansburg of Kleroy who recalled volunteer clags, and the group reflected on times past and the loss of the beloved educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. Olotingen
The
Dragon Reporter
Ibis
Alomi
Rock River Seminary
Mel
Corolla Russell Unedett
Luis
Fonetta Mansburg
Kleroy
Chass
Veluitear Ghiss
Alr to-night and camp plans for Rockfoul regiment
Molish Matters Company O prepares for an Alr gathering this night. Col Bruxee’s health worries the troops as Adjutant Carter enlists forest city units into the Chir Regiment band. Camp arrangements shift to Springfield next Saturday with several nearby companies joining Freeport to form the strongest state camp yet. Captain Meblugh resumes command of Company C on the 7th with Holtkamp and Stillman advancing. a brace of lieutenants enter camp duties this month in stronger formation. The Galena Gazette urges obedience to officers amid these reorganizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col Bruxee
Veadenmin
Brea
Carter
Leslite
Rockfoul
Chir Regiment
Springfield
Freeport
Galena Gazette
Meblugh
Wuap Oon
Holtkamp
Stillman
Burger Iit
Wien
Go. L
Pleasure Party Sees Clifton and Court House at Resort
A party of young people arrived yesterday afternoon after driving from their locale to the summer resort. They made headquarters at the Clifton, viewed sights including the court house and ministry, then returned home pleased with the trip and Fresport’s sunny reputation. The party included Ed Buting, Ch GS and Dan Waite, and W. E. Rolland ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Fresport
Ed BU Tings
Ch GS
Dan Waite
W. E. Rolland
Physician stands out among sixty at Vienna gathering
Mr. D A Knowlton reported a pleasant letter from James Caldwell of Breeport, noting Caldwell among sixty American physicians present in Vienna as the sole attendee appreciating Wye features due to his mother tongue familiarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Knowlton
Ja.mes. Caldwell
Porter
Vienna
Rockford Train To Run Through For Freeport Meet
Northwestern company approves Rockford to Freeport through three trotting days on the 21st 22nd and 23rd boosting local travel and aiding the association. The report notes strong support in Rockford and along the line with hopes of good patronage from nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Northwestern Company
Freeport
Cutler
Sharon
Jack Cutter
J.C
Bloomlight
Kaned
Cutter
GC. Clifford
Plynn
W.M. Flynn
National ‘Dprotting Association
West
Tait Tateigana
Terf
Miell and Karni
New York
Freeport Park
J. C. Warner
Flynn
Shere
United States
Wd. Warner
Isa
Minois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohl
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Eriesson
Wasnyss
Taylor
Driving Wark
Third Regiment
Drick
Bowl
Lottie P
Sengapin
Lottie
Freaport
Emery
Alaxmler
Seth Thomas
Lyers
Lightning Ends Life Of Local Farm Youth
A 16 year old Frederick Beisemeier was struck and killed by lightning on a farm near Veroy while haying before a storm. His death follows a prior lightning fatality of Isaac R. Wagner, and the Beisemeier family, including the mayor’s wife, mourns the loss as the community grieves a young, highly esteemed local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Beisemeier
Veroy
Arm Breaks in Riding Accident Injures Mr Taylor
Mr S I Taylor livery stable proprietor sustained a serious fracture to his left arm while riding along the road when his horse rose over a railroad track and kicked him in the arm. Dr Burbank was summoned and confirmed a broken bone, forecasting a lengthy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. I. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
der. Burbank
Racket of the Rail and Local Train News
Rail notices detail cheap rates to San Francisco and Toronto, a late Central passenger from the west, and a jubilee at Waverly with a banner presented to Train Master Dixon. Stops along Clinton to Chicago and Morrison to Chicago are noted, plus arrivals and departures of residents visiting or returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Tlllinois Central
Nova
Stickney
Waterloo
Murphy and Holler
Toronto
Cimuda
Central
Charley Dixon
Think Bears
Waverly
Short Line
Dixon
Central Force
M.A. Dawson
Morrison Sentinel
Clinton
Morrison
Chicago
Omaha
Weather Signifies Sudden Change and Heavy Rain
In the past twelve hours the Journal notes a remarkable weather shift with considerable rainfall intervals. The thermometer readings from yesterday afternoon to 8 o'clock today show a downward davometer and ongoing chances of more rain before clearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho Vluck
North American Saengerfest Excursion Tickets Sold
Auctioned excursion tickets for a North American Saengerfest gathering in Milwaukee will be sold from the 19th to the 21st, good for return on July 26. J. Swatade Avent C. Moabt PR. Tickets priced at 4-80 for the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
J. Swatade
Avent C
Life of Jacob P Stover Ends in Shady Grove Pa
Dispatch from Shady Grove Pa announces the death of Jacob P Stover at age 86 after months of illness. A native of Creer Castle Franklin County, Pa he was a longtime farmer and father of twelve with many relatives in Freeport and nearby towns. Funeral arrangements are uncertain as family inability to travel to the service location is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jix
D. G. Stover
Shady Grove
Jacob P. Stover
Mr. Stover
Stover
BE. J. Winger
Creer Castle
Franklin County
Will Stover
Emmett
Cherry Grove Township
Carroll County
Hereanson
Ton. KH
David Emmert
Carroll
Ton. C. Stover
B. Winger
Freepork
Amanuel Stover
Lanark
John Stover
California
Mitchell
Maryland
Spanogle
Nebraska
Middlehauf
Kansas
Shady Grave
Mt. Gavrell
Nace
Shannon Sketches From Our Own Correspondent
Shannon July 9 1886 notes Clyde Tealy of Shannon seriously ill with typhoid pneumonia in Milledgeville. Positive signs of improvement reported by Dr Smith, while Mrs Murphy of Bensonville is improving after telegram updates. Heat illness affected a local farm hand, rainfall boosts crops, and farmers plan harvests. Local residents visiting Shannon include Melbourne Iowans Mr Tashell and Chicago residents Miss Martin and Miss Nash. New house improvements planned by resident Sol Matis, and property moves by Dr Sproat’s former tenant. Factored town growth includes a proposed street sprinkler system and local trade notes amid summer sales and upcoming fall goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Clyde Tealy
BR. W. Tealy
Milledgeville
Dr. Smith
Clyde
Bensonville
Tashell
Melbourne
Iowa
Addie Martin
Alys
Nash
Chicago
A.b.ranklin
Laura Gemunilt
Tettlinger
Preaport
Frients
Sol
Matis
Itmoved
Dr. Sproat
Dart
Dunker Hive
Canthaelor Geo. Woll
Old Otis
Dol Relut
Aragonin
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Seeley K
BRY Goons, Btc
A.D. Wright
Freeport Daily Journal
Ttoma
Old
Sandetona
Court House
Aico
Board of Supervisors
Rogers
Stewart
Chesediya
County Cork
Ois
TIL County
Tryde
Frederick Daws
BEL. Barton Conservator
Billmy Barton
Jetta Collauini
Guardian
Patrick Stinson Decesedd
Michael Stinson
Frederick J. Minert
Amelia
Dia Sean
Wilich
Te House
Fred
Bergman
Tayeonr Mets
Tacon P
Sitanyy Grove
Willow
Eva
Solt
Dakota
Piteh
Ipswich
D.A
Ned
Saburday
Howe
Wat
Walton
Maynard
Crocodile
Trnce
India
Fancy Goods
Mrs. J. Benson
Roberts
Aly Carrie
Gall
Itbseniik
Eionery Store
Bolage
Freeport Confectionery
Stepnenson
Magine House
Tioner
Wright & Kleckner
Bismneda
Wright
Kleckner
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