Freeport Daily Journal City in Brief 1888 item mix
Freeport in 1888 notes Walton to exit tailoring, Wright from Chicago arrives, Mrs Wilson returns from visit, and a weekly wage of WarCry reports. Mentions races at Tryons Park, an ice cream festival, sewer talk, and local legal notices. Includes social events, marriages, and business updates with multiple names and places in Freeport and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleckner
Aellow Creek
Mars
Phos. Shaffer
Charley Chamberlin
Chicago
Alex
Blade
Bertha Rhidie
B. W. Merrill
Dennison
Texas
Freeport
Merrill
John W. Neff
Denver
George M. Herrick
Herrick
Lenn
Briges
Devatur
Judson
Geo, C. Rogers
Washington
Aurora
Uenderly
Helena
Montini
Chieve
Hendry
Maine
Rockford shooting tournament opens at Forest City Gun Club
A Rockford shooting tournament begins today under Forest City Gun Club auspices with participants from Stephen son DeKalb Boone and surrounding counties. Freeport team members Cahoon Burrell Stayer Paurwall Wonderson Waddington and others traveled to Rockford for the event amid a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Forest City
Peoria
Forest City Can Club
Evangelical Convention in Orangeville Ends in Success
Delegates from the Freeport District gathered in Orangeville for a three day Evangelical convention. About 100 delegates attended with 24 given conveyances by locals. Highlights included singing led by I. G. Wise, lectures by Prof. L. T. Rassweiler, and two Normal class drills by Rev. W. Caton. Next year the convention meets in Shannon.
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Orangeviler
Freeport
Orangeville
Rassweiler
Northwestern College
Naperville, IL
W. Caton
Shannon
Obituary and local fraternal election notes from Freeport
Obituary notes Clarence Gilman of Brintownship died at home aged eighteen after years of poor health. Funeral held at Leon M. KE church with Rev. J. L. Martin. Also reported are Freeport Chapter Rose Croix AACS election results and Freeport Wagner Lodge O U W officers chosen, listing several named officers and roles.
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Clarence Gilman
Brin
Freaport
VY. Gilman
Brin Township
Chirence
Price
Push
Tle
California
Linita
Leon M, KE
J. L. Martin
Freeport
Rose Groix
A. Acs. KR
Oirears
Loyal J. Marin
M. Stoskopf
M. BP
Osler F. Potter
M. B. PB. OK
Chas. Scott
M. E
K. G. On
John Irfert
Chas
C. Snyder
PF. Norris
A. W. Greene
R. P
M. GO
JS. Rogers
K.P. KC
G. Wilhelm Wagner Lodge
M. W
Jd. W. Keoeh
Foreman
Jed Kern
Chas. Levine
M. Anslinger
FP. Krueger
JL. Jaangen
1. Wiehman
J. W
LB. Devries
O. W
J. Schrader
Fred Kruse
Wright Elected as McNamara Returns from Springfield Meeting
W C Wright was elected as part of the state central committee delegation while ex mayor McNamara arrived from Springfield. Alfred Orendorf was named chairman and We O Wright of Freeport was elected committeeman for the Sixth Congressional District. The article also lists various social quips and reflections on town faults.
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W. C. Wright
McNamara
Springfield
State Central
THE ARMY JUBILEE GLORIOUS SALVATIONISTS BANQUET Jubilee and parade mark Salvation Army event
The Salvation Army in this city held a grand jubilee with a street parade, a well attended banquet, and cantatas at the barracks. Officers from multiple posts attended, with Captains Evans and Jivans leading services. Notables included Lieut Nordell, Ned Wilson, and Sadie North. A large audience celebrated, with plans for a Sterling jubilee next morning train. The division reportedly includes Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota, with about 1,000 soldiers. The report highlights Ned Wilson's rise from hardship to nightly sermons and notes legal steps in Clinton and Beloit notices, along with county court matters and an upcoming tax sale.
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Col. Bock
Delavan
Ile
Tom C. Garver
Rockford
Beano
Winnoeshick Braves
Albert Lindsley
Freeport
Charley Becker
Monroe
Wis
Eph. Noxtetter
Clifton
Fred Schunemin
Uacine
Lanark
Willam
Snyder
Alice Kramer
Wily
Almer Bechtold
Sadie North
Dubuque
Stephenson Street
Happy Harry
Sterling
Samuel Becker
Ohio
Clearge Bordner
Avavistaan
JS. Wika
Taylor
Irvin
Knights of Liber
Yhayer Uw
J.C
Corps
Salvation Army
Myana
Ed Pulley
Jivans
Liiaut
Nordell
Mappy
Lieut. Mealless
Dixon
Wade
Ned Wilson
Lake View
Ohlendorf
Clinton
Senry Baker
Baker
Evang
Seidiers
Evans
Wappy Uarry
Joliet
Higalless
Chicago
Ohlendor
Cadppain Evans
Towa
Wisconsin
Minois
Iowa
Maquoquota
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Beloit
Whitewater
Janesville
Tlinois
Elgin
Almora
Lockport
Kankikee
Onlia
Country
Freeport delegation attends St John Lena lecture
A Freeport group traveled to Lena on Thursday for a St John lecture. The delegation included Jd. IL Wilsom and Misses Wilson, Russell J Uarlett and wife, L. B. Sanborn, T.D and Toward Wilcoxon, TL, Brubaker, Mrs Robi Bell, Mrs L. Uinksey, A M Hoover, J A Burdell, Ahner Prat wu O. C. Merrifield. A picnic at the grove preceded the talk by Governor Kinsna'. The party returned to Freeport at midnight.
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Lena
Lear St. Joh
Jd. IL
Illinois Central Excursion To Chautauqua Lake
The Illinois Central will run a special excursion to Chautauqua Lake New York for the Chautauqua Sunday School Assembly. Members of the GL 8.0 and others in the line who wish to visit should write for circulars to J F Merry General West Pass Agent.
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Chautauqua Lake
Ilinois Central
N. Y
Chautauqua
Illinois Central
J. F. Merry
Gen. West. Pass
Freeport Driving Park Spring Meeting Promises Big Races
The Freeport Driving Park Association schedules a four day Spring meeting at Taylor's Park starting Tuesday. Excursion rates are arranged, the Northwestern line will run daily trains, and a 7 pm Chicago departure replaces the 6:15 pm. Entries list races from Tuesday through Friday across eight classes, with purses up to 400 and special prizes. Officers assign a chief of police for the event, and the Third Regiment band will provide daily music. The report mentions riders, horses from Minneapolis and St Paul, and local social notes including a wedding and business advertisements.
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Freeport Driving Park Association
TG Wnyries
J. 8. Wolf, Jr
Cedar Rapids
Nebraska
G. A. Victor Sprague
Thos. Mites
Freeport
Ch. m. Roxy Mettregor
G. IT. Goodrich
Chicago
B.m. Ramona
M. Ke Mellenry
Geneseo
Ill
Rob Joy
Fleming
Lady West
A. W. Bruner
Rock
Tstand
B. m. Kittie Wilkes
A.D. Helm
Kalamazoo
Michigan
George S
J.D. Martin
Minneapolis
Minnesota
M. Gipsey
S. I. Mitchell
Milwaukee
Wis
B. Ww
Mary Sprague
Jas. Eis
Han Claire
B. G
Billy Dayton
M. Jt. Mellenry
Geneseo, III
Br. S
Emery
Alexander
Wolf, Jr
Neb
B. m
Mattie Stipp
Isador Cook
Eau Claire
B.g
Buy Diamond
Lk. A. Hughes
Clinton
Towa
B. m. Travilla
A. D. Helin
Mich
Monitor
Hayes & Seeber
Iowa
B. m. Orphin
Moroney
Belvidere
Fil
G. Sorrell Ned
Nat Bruen
Burlington
B. m. Lady Mont
W. FP. Bailey
B. G. de
Smith
J. M. Greer
Jim Bowman
C. G. Krebaum
Nina K. Tayes & Seather
Blk
Cheta
I. B. Marrett
St. Paul
Minn
Sibley
E. J. Eeker
Kansas City
G. G. Bailey
Pursa
G. E. Fuller
Earlville
G. Granite
J. K.P. Fleming
J.B. Taylor
M. BE
McTlenry
Gra
Carrie
Brodhead
Bik. m. Indigo
T. B. Marrett
B. m. Capitola
A. W. Blake
Cleveland
Ohio
G. mm
Lettie Watterson
J.S. Wolf, Jr
B. m. Mattie Stipp
We Chapman
Elgin
Br. G. Riley
Tawley Cole
Frank Piersol
Third Regiment
Dive Young
Lena
Dubuque Letograph
Henry Kelley
Stoutes
Georgiana
Kentucky Wilkes
Currie
Toury K
Bhut
Tew
Dave Young
Card of Thanks From Mr. Ziegler Family
Mr Ziegler on behalf of his family extends thanks to friends who kindly assisted and remembered them in their bereavement.
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Ziegler
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