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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1886

Page

4

Theater News and Local Notes From Freeport

Last night theater company production of Under the Snow drew attention as Mrs. Morgan hosted a baby boy birth and several residents returned from trips to Town and Pennsylvan ia. Excursions to Milwaukee depart at seven with round trip fare three dollars. A warning tale of sharpers trying to buy a farm ends with the farmer’s prudent stance leaving him two hundred fifty dollars ahead.

Theater Co C. D. Wilcoxon Pennsylvaa Garinia Tall O. Clymer Forreston Whalomota Arcnde Hoebel & Moog Adanson

Freeport Teachers Institute Opens With Large Local Attendance

Freeport High School hosts a multi county teachers institute led by A A Krape and Cop C Mastin with instructors from across the country. The program includes lectures and social events, with Carroll and Stephenson counties sending about 100 to 200 teachers, and lists numerous local participants from Stephenson County ready to attend and contribute.

Freeport High School Teachers’ Institute Hidies Od Stephenson and Garrell A. A. Krape Cop. C. Mastin

Death of James Coyne At Chicago Rail Crossing

Inquest reveals brakeman James Coyne died after being run over by a train near the Stile street crossing of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Cats line. The jury found Coyne died about six o clock while performing duties. no blame attached to railroad or employees. Relatives in Philadelphia and Frankfort were notified. Undertaker Trouston to handle arrangements.

James Joyne Beloit Age Press Pontifhd Dines Coyne Father Ward Trouston Philadelphia Frankfort Brenton Mather Ward John Coates Coyne Phat Dames Coyne Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Sila Tenin Libbies Theta Dan. G. Seeber Clinton, Lan Win. M. Flynn LaSalle JuaSalle Ottawa Joliet Chicago Streator Maryville Milwaukee Mt. Joe Omaha Council Bluffs Lincoln Neb Sedalia Springfield Dover Baltimore Newark New Orleans Flynn Billy Harvey Spencer Libbie S Wheel of Fortune Id. Young

Last day at Freeport track features close racing and praise

The final day at Taylor’s park drew a smaller crowd but offered top class trotting. Winners included D.C. S. in the free for all, with Kitty Kilburn close behind, as officials praised management and the Freeport Association for fair treatment. Accidents were minor and officials planned future Lasalle meetups.

Taylor Fleming Warner McKinney Taylor's Park Freeport Association St. WH Kitty Kilbumm D.C Kitty DD. Cos Kitty Kilburn Aya Kittty Lei Vine Kitty Killin Janly M Dick Garrett Seth Thomas J. N. McCormack Theta Dr. Smith David J James C Tibbie James G Libbie McCormack

City to build sewer on Exchange Street to Chicago Street

An adjourned council meeting presided by Mayor Bergman discussed a proposed sewer from the westerly side of Chicago Street along Exchange Street to the river. Charles H. Stetson offered to build for 3800 dollars with bond. council favored a 15 foot tile sewer under committee supervision and early construction.

Exchange Street Tim Chicago Street Bergman Ald Wright Chas Stetson Ald. Oyler Ald. Devore Memphis Tenn Bergin Piersol Exchillrge Street Galloway Caen Avenue Kean Caluna Avenue Ald Devore Mechanic Street Akl Oster Clarke Avenue Oak and Adin Streets Council

Sabbath Announcements and Church Notices

Sabbath announcements list multiple churches with tomorrow services and special songs by visiting soloists from Chicago and Ottawa. It notes Baptist and Zion churches cancel or modify services, with singing by Mrs. Goets and Rev N W Teerminns officiating. A local case mentions Thomas Fleming, an elderly man declared insane, and alleged misconduct reports in county court.

Thomas Fleming Anthony Daniel Muallarkey

Lena Camp Meeting at Len On Aug 25 Nine Days

The Freeport District Annual Call Meeting of the Methodist Episcopal church will be held on the camp ground at Len commencing Wednesday Aug 25 and continuing for nine days Rev W C Willing presiding elder will have charge Evangelist D W Potter of Chicago and Mrs Jennie Low will lead a morning Bible study at eight o'clock Local plan to arrive by Tuesday Aug 24 for setup The opening service will be at 7 30 pm

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