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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1886
Page
4
Freeport Daily Journal notes Zozo tonight with Charles J. Stine hosting at the opera house. Rain is expected to be needed, teachers arriving for a busy week greetably welcomed, and a long list of local residents and visitors appear in these community notes.
Reported rumors claim Rev D J Burrell, then pastor of Second Presbyterian Dubuque, may accept a call to the Third Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Chicago church leaders and local papers note its large size, historic leadership under Dr Kittredge, and a possible salary of about $10,000, while supporters and detractors in Dubuque weigh the potential loss.
Local notes from Shannon and surrounding area cover visitors from Freeport and Parkersburg, a Lanark vs Danville baseball result, and a Lena concert at the opera house. Lena teachers plan to attend a Freeport institute. Lena Winslow game umpiring prompts reader ire. Principal Howell departs amid school year end events.
In a rough match the Winslow team defeated the Lena boys 62 to 30. The crowd blamed the Winslow umpire for biased calls as Lena led early but faded. the report notes strong Winslow play and a chaotic finish prompting talk of misfortune and travel plans from Chicago to Freeport.
A memorial committee for White Lodge No 667 announces resolutions on the death of Brother William Marr, noting his passing after illness at his in law’s Freeport residence. The lodge offers sympathy to his widow and relatives, and honors his memory with a mourning day and religious observances. The report includes theater promotions for Zozo the Magiciueen at the Opera House.
A Chicago sermon by Dr Jenkins urged restraint on Sunday riding despite church closures. He warned against imposing a seventh day burden on workers, noting market and transport activity by the well to do. Other items include services and sermons across Forreston, Kuivury, Zion, and camp meeting preparations.
A driving park event near Monton, AL features match shoots and exhibitions with delegations from multiple towns. Afternoon program includes shooting displays and a diamond duel, with invitations to ladies and gentlemen. Two shooters, Mosses and Cahoon, are noted and the event promises a grand time for enthusiasts.
Deputy U S Marshal Mitchell spent the Sabbath in the city. Jaco Krohn arrived from Chicago with his daughter Carrie and son Master Flynn, a guest of the Krohn family. G D Bey and Miss Mina Fry left for Chicago. Prof. Gibson, principal, hosted by Capt White. Conductor Peed Stelson of the CNW visited over the Sabbath. Miss Alice Bray of Kenosha was guest of Miss Anna Smythe. Mt Holyoke noted. O I Bidwell and family with O J Sanford left for Lake Geneva to Camp Collie. K P Barton and daughter Agni Barton went to Milwaukee. Y M C A notes include Ladies Auxiliary meeting and Camp Collie plans. Boys Branch to hold a business meeting. Hey AL My Barrett conducted the meeting. Conductor Nelson Diegan to take leave for New York State and Ontario.
The joint teachers institute for Stephenson and Carroll counties opens at the High School building and runs through the week. A large number of teachers from both counties arrived, with plans to organize daily sessions and a structured program led by Profs. Knepper Sabin and Howell. The week promises valuable instruction, with examinations in Freeport and Mt Carroll for beginners and term-teer teachers.
Thompson & Snyder offer fresh mined Coxe Bros & Co Lehigh or Scranton White Ash Coal including Small Egg Range Chestnut and N B. Orders require immediate delivery and cash. Cash talks at Seth for Wilkstown grade with lag quantity veal at one and 87 00 for range and chestnut delivered up to any part of the city.
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