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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1886
Page
4
A chaotic listing describes fabric offers including One Bale 16 in wide All Linen Qrash priced at twice our offer for 6 1-2 yard. It promotes Beautiful Gambrics 36 inches wide at 12 1-2c per yard, claiming it is cheap for Saturday at 6 1-2c per yard.
A lively week in Freeport with racing crowds and social visits. Notables include John Tills, Miss lla Minn, Miss Addie Norton, and Miss Stahl visiting from Beloit College. Local events feature churchs, aldermen, and preparations for upcoming Baylor and Shaman Dawes games. Weather, crowds, and travel notes color the scene as residents anticipate routines and festivities.
QEONIE Becker of the Wikel of Fortune was brought before Judge Hyde Deday after deputy Sheri Schotleld served a warrant. Becker claimed he does not own the wheel, while his brother paid city licenses. Delving Park Association also paid fees. The court docket notes multiple local officials and residents mentioned, with various administrative actions and re-elections, and ongoing county court items.
Beloit dispatch warns of two men wanted in Madison for counterfeiting. Marshal North orders arrest if found, suspecting production of 82s and 83s. Oliver Keegan reports arrest of two men near the hotel with nearly 200 dollars in fake bills and 100 in goods. A promissory note and cards bearing a name are noted. U.S. Marshal to arrive this afternoon for further action.
A coroner and jury investigate the death of Maggie Walker, wife of William Popp, finding she died from an intentional dose of corrosive sublimate. Testimony describes vomiting, nosebleeds, and subsequent heart disease cited as the cause, with no blame assigned to others. Miss Nellie Walker questions the marriage certainty as Popp left the funeral with another man.
A reported dispute at Carman Presbyterian church in Ridott led to a presbytery inquiry into Rev. William Bimith and a planned independent church coup. The presbytery issued a statement urging adherence to church laws amid notes of debt and internal power struggle among Smith and followers. Dr. Smith of Galena and others prepared to present charges at the meeting.
Large crowd attended the Driving Park meeting in Freeport on a perfect day with slight mist. Harley won the 2:24 heat in three straight heats. Capitola also repeated a strong performance in the 2:10 and 2:80 classes. The program featured six entries in the 2:30 race and a lengthy set of heats with wins by Barley and Capitola. Officials praised attendance and ground improvements while weather and cheer remained favorable for racing fans.
A reporter details the process of making large plate glass in Pittsburgh and quotes merchants on gas-fueled furnaces, sand lime and alkali mixes, and the tricky blowing method. The piece explains the mouth blowing technique, tooling, shaping, cooling, and finishing to create a giant sheet of clear glass.
A notice notes a special parasol sale at Mrs W A Stevens and a ditching machine trial. The trial is hosted by the State Board of Veterinary Medicine on the university farms at Chi Pitigar Tinos on June Tama 17. Officials announce champanga Bloomington tickets and expect few attendees. Burrell Bros advertises choice Northern Wisconsin potatoes.
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