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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1886
Page
4
Parasols and other stock must be cleared as prices are no object. Our vast goods inventory fills limited space, creating a strong push for immediate room clearance. This is a rare chance not to be missed.
A long list of local notes from Freeport includes reports on the Board of Supervisors session, weather and picnics, cross country games, and various residents and visitors. Mentions cover merchants, families traveling to Canada and Milwaukee, social events, a wedding announcement, plant and business updates, births, deaths, and church and charity activities. The piece reads as a bustling community page with names, places, and dates in a period voice.
The Emma Warren company appears at Wilcoxon Opera House every evening this week with Seymour as leading man. Davy Crocket will be played tonight. Miss Warren shines as Panchon though critics note variations in her approach. Landry Barbeau, played by Harry J. Seymour, shows limited fit in the role yet remains a strong presence. The cast is strong and the Bloomington audience will likely welcome the troupe. Mayor Bergman received a license-related communication today.
Rev. W. G. DeWitt conducted Sabbath services at Zion Church with a sermon on Acts 10 28 focusing on Peters vision and Cornelius. He urged charity toward all and announced his upcoming marriage to Miss Cossitt. Rev. Burrell preached in Chicago on the necessity of Christ's crucifixion for salvation.
A Northwest bound freight near Culberby Station fatally struck a 22 year old man named O'Brien. The accident occurred as the train passed the station at 11 30 after the victim lay on the tracks. The engine crew did not observe him in time. His body was severely mangled and nearly unrecognizable. The victim’s watch indicated he had been off Gilberts on Sunday. His father runs a Freemans dairy station nearby. Weather notes mention rain expected soon with a low barometer after recent rain.
Chicago and Northwestern agent Knapp says the Minnesota Northwestern is independent of Illinois Central, with some Central track use planned near the old syrup factory toward Dubuque. He notes a possible Freeport depot as a joint project, and hints at Galena division delays due to western construction. Knapp will stay briefly in town before returning to Chicago. Excursion tickets are being sold, and a Dubuque party travels to Toronto for mining.
Miss Julia F. Parker and Mr Elmer D Aller of Lawrence Kansas married last night at the Parker home 823 Campbell street Racine in the presence of many guests Rev A Piper officiating Miss Sarles of Racine attended the bride and Mr C Walker of St Louis best man Miss Grosseup at the piano Guests from abroad included the Manzio and Wright families of Freeport Savanna Milwaukee and other cities The bridal party departed by midnight train for Bushnell Illinois for a reception
Resolutions adopted by M. 1. Thompson lodge No. 383 A M announcing the death of J W Dexter. They honor his faithful lodge membership, genial demeanor, and upright character, extend sympathy to Mrs Dexter, and direct the resolutions be inscribed in the records and sent to Mrs Dexter and local newspapers.
A Saturday street brawl in Tarna sparked excitement with early bets and a small cash stake. Local obituaries note the death of old settler Gossmiunt near two miles north, with burial at Elerey. The page lists visitors, trials for assault at Judge Maryin’s, and calls for household economy and Dr Busanke’s Cough Syrup as a local remedy advert.
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