Dull Day at the Rock River Assembly Attendance Falls Short
Attendance at the Rock River assembly in Dixon today was larger than any day this season but still fell short of expectations. Dr. E Eaton spoke on The Birth and Death of Worlds, followed by an oratorical contest with judges to decide tomorrow night. Rev N D Hills lectured on John Ruskin s Message to the Nineteenth Century in the evening. Reports said Rev Sam P Jones would not attend G A R day.
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Rock River
Dixon
Rock River Assembly
Dr. E. Eaton
Tabernacle
N. D. Hills
D. D
John Ruskin
Sam P. Jones
G. A. R. Day
More Troops Deployed as Cleveland Smolders
Cleveland July 18 Special Mayor McKieison ordered the Cleveland Grays to Brown works to quell unrest after last night’s violence. He vowed to preserve peace and warned troublemakers would face deadly force, while attorneys seek a conference with President Brown on a settlements.
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Cleveland
McKieson
Cleveland Grays
Brown Works
Brown
Delegates Arrive as Baptist Young People's Union Rally
Milwaukee delegates continue arriving for the Baptist Young People's Union convention amid strong enthusiasm. Mass meetings were held by four colored divisions, followed by a large Junior rally at convention hall. In Curaçao the Schaffer Piano Company files a deed of assignment after Hallett & Davis failed, with assets about 85,000 and liabilities around 30,000.
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Milwaukee
Baptist Young People’s Union Convention
Convention Hall
Schaffer Piano Company
Hallet & Davis Company
Hallett & Davis
Rockford Livery Firm Fails Citing Bicycles
The Free man Livery company of Rockford Illinois, the citys largest, issued an assignment today with Alderman Frank S Regan named as assignee. The firm blames rising bicycle use for its collapse.
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Rockford
Rockford, Ill
Freeman Livery Company
Frank S. Regan
Weather and business notices from Chicago and Philadelphia
Local rains tonight and Sunday with fresh south to southeast winds forecast for Illinois. In Philadelphia the Historical Publishing Society and Henry S. Smith made an assignment reporting mobility assets of 125000 dollars and total assets 300000 dollars, though access to many assets may be delayed.
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Chicago
Illinois
Philadelphia
The
Historical Publishing Society
Henry 8S
Smith
Market Closing Quotes From Marketa Ontoao July 18
Special report lists closing prices for grains pork lard ribs and corn for July September December and January futures. Also shows Union Stock Yards market quotes for cattle hogs sheep including receipts and price ranges by category.
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Union Stock Yards
the Drover’s Journal
Don Cameron for McKinley in Pennsylvania Race
Harrisburg dispatch reports Senator Don Cameron, noted for his Free Silver stance, will vote the Republican ticket and back McKinley’s presidential campaign in Pennsylvania.
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Harrisburg
Ledge
Don Camero
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Desperadoes Start a Costly Fire in Malvern
Malvern Arkansas burned this morning as four separate fires destroyed much of the town. estimated losses reach 400000. One desperado was lynched, and Edward B. Smith, proprietor of a road house, was arrested for receiving stolen bonds. Burglar Jack McLean confessed involvement in the Schrage theft. bonds found buried at McLean’s house. Vanderbilt reported slightly better in this city.
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Malvern
Ark
Curiaco
Edward B. Smith
Christopher Schrage
Jack McLean
Schrage
McLean
Dixon field day winners at Rock River assembly
Freeport High School led a list of winners at Dixon events tied to the Rock River assembly. In athletics Westfall of Savanna won the 100 yard dash and the 200 yard dash, with Clinton of Polo placing high in several sprints and pole vault, while Hunter of Rockford dominated field events. Other top finishers include Westfall, Musser and Mayer for broad jumps and Kauffman for the long throw. Judges and officials noted the close, exciting contests amid a large crowd.
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Freeport
Dixon
Rock River Assembly
Freeport High School
Perry W. Barrett
Sterling
Lora Townsend
Galesburg
Charles Dickens
Fulton
Stephen Bawden
Mr. Carroll
Frank Kearns
N. Dixon
W. A. Westfall
Savanna
E. M. Clinton
Polo
Lynn Griffith
Hunter
Rockford
W. H. Bessy
Rochelle
R. B. Musser
M. R. Mayer
W. W. Way
J. A. Hunter
J. Smith
M. Clinton
Keator
Berry
Koys
Benson
J. E. McGilvrey
B. F. Hendricks
Wilson
Louis Sickles
Harry ©. Warner
Notations of a Milwaukee Social Amid City Happenings
Mrs Harvey Roe and son return to Milwaukee while Mrs Kintale of Chicago visits the Mottef family. Walter Best heads to Lake Geneva to join kin. Mrs Theresa Kepner operated on today by Dr Burwell. Z T Runner travels to Delaware Lake for a few days with family. Ike Melzer, ex-Freeport clothier now Belvidere resident, on visit. Rev P M Herrick goes to Itidott for quarterly meeting. Robt E Strahorn and wife of Boston visit W P Emmert. Local bicycle racers plan Morrison meet Monday. L A Sawyer of Y M C A to preach at 10:30 in U B church. Rockford National Bank confession of judgement against Chas H Bonginger for 38.37. Board of Education to meet tonight to select high school superintendent and conduct other business. Knights of the Globe and friends invited to Martha Washington garrison entertainment Monday at Globe hall. Admission 15 cents, includes ice cream and cake. Tomorrow marks the 75th birthday of Mr R Rickenbach, celebrated with a family reunion this evening. Rickenbach resident since 1849, esteemed by all. Martha Washington garrison to entertain at ATK hall Monday evening. order invites all friends. The organization aims to delight guests with final entertainment of a series.
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Epights of
Martha “Washington
Garrison
G. Kenson
Order
Sabbath Services in Freeport Plan The Week
Local churches announce Sunday and Friday services across Freeport. Grace Episcopal holds Holy communion at 7:30 a.m. and morning prayer at 10:30 a.m. German M E offers Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. and English service at 7:30 p.m. Several congregations note no evening service and specific sermon topics.
Notice of delayed dissolution pending settlement
The firm of Schafer and Robles remains not dissolved until a settlement is reached between the parties.
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Schafer & Robles
Rent for eight room house on Clark Avenue
A rental notice for an eight room house at 57 Clark Avenue between Chicago and Mechanic streets. Inquiries directed to 49 ae.
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Clark Avenue
Chicago and
Mechanic Streets
LaPearl's Show At Freeport This Friday
LaPearl's 10 and 20 cent railroad show arrives at East Beaepore grounds Friday afternoon and evening July 31 with bareback riders gymnasts trapeze performers contortionists jugglers clowns leapers tumblers and a grand street parade. The event features a 60 foot dive into a net plus animals in the side show and a marine band. Children under 9 half price in the afternoon. First class piece maker available by day from Mrs G F Bohlander 257 Clark Ave.
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LaPearl
Freeport
East Beaepore Grounds
LaPear
A Good Concert at Taylor's Park by Henney Buggy Band
Large crowd attended an open air concert at Taylor's Park by the Henney Buggy Company band last night. The program featured Overtures, Patties and waltzes including The Royal Massage The Happy Minstrel A Southern Idyl The Prodigal Daughter and On Songs by Shubert Intermission followed with The Cake Walk and Hearts and Flowers.
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Taylor's Park
Henney Buggy Company
W. H. Lee
Bever
Laurendéat
Bever Is
Shubert
Suppa
Kreil
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J. Donald Cameron
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Mrs. Kintale
Jacob Mottef and
Walter Best
Lake Geneva
Theresa Kepner
Burwell
Pote
Delavan Lake
Ike Melzer
Freeport Clothier
Belvidere
P. M. Herrick
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Y. M
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Y.P. A
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