Freeport Daily Journal notes from June 18 1880
The Freeport Daily Journal reports a busy week with religious meetings, lectures, and community visits. Posts mention J. K. P. Wem ming's return from Chicago, Rev Kalvalage at Apple River, local guests like John Wright and TD. G. Lashell, and upcoming sermons by Rev Swert. Local politics and education board meetings are noted alongside weather and commerce chatter. A Salem letter recounts a tornado and circus disruption in Baileyville, with family plans to move.
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Centennial Lodge
J. K. P. Wemming
Chicago
Father Kalvalage
Apple River
John Wright
Colarville
Thesday
TD. G. Lashell
Rock City
Swert
Princeton
Yellow Creek
Board of Education
John d. Adams
Provence Township
Downton
George Kroll
Menselles
Mich
Xonoon
Samuel J. Dodds
Beas
den Bhit
Ulg
Bergumma
Fassin
Dan
Joe Mis
Jon
Chas, Becker
Hellvilla
Nomin Il
Aise
W. Tharden
J. Brook
Wholesale Nation House
Aity. Hay
Tuppy
Milton 2
McLainham
Marah Field & Co. House
Indead Milton
Cooke
Wis
Boydigton
Athlopharos
Avery
Nedraulgha
M. Wright
Dringgist
Chester
Iunois
Teppy Mary ” Phillips
Auvorn
Darricks
Aid
Eligworth
Tappy Mary
Dubuque
St. Louis
J. L. Waren
Allen
Freepork
Porveston
Daughters of Rebecen
Jacob Krol
Othe Burg
Busy Bee Lodge
Cora
Ohio
New York
Tfon
Ray Witt
Congress
Washington
Job CL Gaver
Rockford
Litt
Giarver
Jetter
Salem
2D.T
George Kunz
Charley Volkman
George
Diamond Badge Challenge Set After Twekford Shoot
Judy Walwon of Nockrord and G B Cahoon of Freeport engage in a diamond badge shoot in Rockford. Judd Ellison of Forest City wins the badge, Cahoon informs him of the Challenge. W D Woodward mails the acceptance to President Arwell. The match is scheduled for Thursday, June 24, at 2 PM with Rockford holding the price and Freeport well represented.
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Judy Walwon
Nockrord
G B. Cahoun
Frerpotit
Twekford
Whe Judd Emison
Forest City Club
G. E. Cahoon
Rockford
W. DP. Woodward
Arwell
Freeport
Cahoon
Hitt's Prospects in Galena and Mount Morris
Special to the Chicago Tribune from Galena and Mount Morris reports Congressman RB Litt of the Sixth District in Galena to-day, noting strong local support amid limited opposition in Davies County. Litt planned departures for Mount Morris to arrange the Rock River Seminary alumni reunion and to discuss renomination with political friends, expressing confidence in a favorable delegation vote next month.
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Chicago
Gatauna
RB fTith
Galena
Chicnga Tribune
Congress
Mount Morris
Ogle County
Old Rock River Seminary
Gue Lonu
Te Davies County
Aid
Ia County
Grace in Jail Amid Threats at O Nea Place
George H. Grace of Percy Iowa is jailed on charges of threatening his wife at the Sanford O Nea residence. He tried to stab himself with a pocket knife after deputy sheriff ordered him to stop. Domestic trouble cited as cause ahead of Grand Jury investigation next month.
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Carroll
George Hl. Grace
Percy
Iowa
Sanford O'Nea
Grace
Efe
O'Neal Place
Nevet
Personal Paragraphs and Local Notices From Freeport
Personal paragraphs recount visits and travels of Miss Garvie Atking of Omiha who arrives in Freeport to stay with Miss Margaret Fry and plans to tour to Boston via Scythia with Miss Pry. Several locals depart for Evanston, Chicago, and Minneap olis for family visits, university events, or summer tours. Beloit Prep Press notes two Beloit College students heading to Europe, praising Mr. Martin and Mr. Thueister for their recent athletics and civic conduct.
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Garvie Atking
Omiha
G. J. Fry
Margaret Fry
Miss Atking
Miss Pry
Aaron Wolf
Tiy
Janes McNutty
Bvanston
Thiy
Mynuiston University
Uwolxehu and Welco
Minneapolia
Freeport
Chisago
Wetzel
Beloit Prep Press
Mar
Elmer RB. Martin
Preshman Oliss
Kaw. Thueister
Beloit College
Europe
Martin
Beloits
Mundisons
Sluelster
Milwhuckee
The Way They Do It
A exchange explains a lightning rod contract dispute in which Edwards signed an agreement to install rods at 130 feet but was billed far higher. The article warns readers to beware of fraud and swindlers in singing contracts they do not fully understand.
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Uwin Mywards
Edwards
Diguilig
Hin Gud
Fraul
Change of Time For Northwestern Evening Train
The Northwestern line will shift eastbound passenger departures to 7:00 PM from 6:15 PM starting next Monday. The move follows a race week schedule and aims to improve connections to Chicago. Citizens in Freeport and nearby towns advocate extending through-service to Racine and late-evening trains for regional travel.
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N. W
Chicago
Northwestern
Rockford
Freeport
The
Journal
Dakota
Davis
Rock City
Racine
Pionime
Sioux City
Fremont
Fort Dodge
Crawford County
Haley
John CG. Jacobs
Mlinois Central Road
Myr
Jacobs
Jom C. Jacobs
Weataind
Advice to Consumptives and sudden Pecatonica death
Advice to consumptives promoting Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and strength restorer, with claims of efficacy against wet lung and other chest ailments. Also reports the sudden death of Pecatonica town clerk Mr. Sheppard, age around 60, from heart disease, noting his popularity and prior roles, with local business context and druggist advertisements.
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Pierce
de Pierce
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
Main St
Buffalo N.yee
Pecatonica
Shagpard
Justice of the Peace
Rockford
My. Sheppard
Devensed
Massachusetts
Tiiais
Ridett
Groveries Fund
Graduates Win Opera House Exhibition With Board Endorsement
At the Seniors conference with President Krohn of the Board of Education the facts were presented. Despite tensions the Board will issue a resolution making all public school demonstrations be held in the designated buildings, while granting the operatic exercises at the Opera house for this occasion.
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Krohn
Board of Education
Bord
Krolin
Y M C A Notes and Meetings Highlight Local Activity
Attendance at Y M C A events remains strong with planned Ladies Auxiliary entertainment. The Ladies Auxiliary meets tomorrow at 3 PM to transact important business. The Young Men’s Bible study meets tonight at 7:45 PM in the Y M C A parlors, conducted by the General Secretary. all young men invited. W W Smith returns from a trip east visiting Harrisburg Governor Patterson Richmond and notes strong Northern capital influence. Frank Reiger praised for steady service during Smith’s absence.
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Young Men's Christian Association
W.W. Smith
The
Home Association
International Association
Harrisburg
Patterson
Richmond
Smith
Frank Reiger
Social gathering and local sporting notes from Shawneetown
Miss Vermin Schlosser entertained about fifty guests at her parents’ home with Miss Vernia's entertainment and fine refreshments. Prohibition orator Col. Pelter plans a local lab, while Mrs Glavence Lashett stays with Mrs Springstead after a funeral. A future baseball game between teams from Shannon, Freeport, and others is teased with lineups, tents, and provisions. undertaker William Valentine to inspire the event.
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Shwannon
Int
Vermin Schlosser
Vernia
Shannon
Glavence Lashett
Ofair Taven
Saboon
Pitt Lata
Russel Tays
Om Barron
Mr. d. Sizer
Raw. Healy
Prof. Grossman
Scott Corwen
Lutz
William Valentine
J.B. Taylor
Shaw Harton
Tneir
Milledgeville Clube
Signs of Improvement After Injury on Lena Street
The wounded man, Gleason, injured when an engine struck him while clearing a track obstacle, is recovering under physicians care. His condition improved, the doctor’s prognosis hopeful, though the injury to his limb is serious and may not heal into use. Friends remain hopeful for his survival and recovery. John Beubaker grows strawberries on three acres with sixteen pickers, led by his daughter Lizzie aged sixteen, who picked the day’s best with quarts and two bushels total for the day. harvest could reach two hundred bushels in the coming weeks if earlier damage hadn’t reduced potential yield.
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Lena St
Ingis Central
Suvs! Tv
My. Gleason
Isum
Lus
Bec
John Beubaker
Lizzie
Rain Ends Drought Near Pecos Texas Valley
The Pecos Star reports a heavy regionwide rain ending a long drought. Cattlemen praise the showers as grass will soon revive, with outlook bright for a prosperous season. Some cattle deaths occurred but figures are exaggerated, with ranch men traveling to New Mexico.
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Drouth
Pegos
Texas
Tom Green County Cattle Company
PROM
Freeport Company
C. G. Sanborn
New Mexico
Races at Taylor's park praised for excellence and turnout
Lena Star editor celebrates Freeport meet as highly attended and satisfactory, with liberal purses and top horses. President J K P Fleming and Secretary BE Warner lauded for orderly, fair conduct. Fastest heat 2:24 by Burley in the 2:30 class. Expected net $4 to $600 after expenses.
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Taylor's Park
Lewis
Lena Star
Freeport
Association
J. K.P. Fleming
BE. ¢. Warner
Burley
Our Baby Rejoices as Family Welcomes Girl at Home
In a joyful account a family announces the birth of a baby girl. The note expresses happiness and hope for the child’s future, praising cherished features and the blessing of a safe, loving home. The message ends with a wish for the baby’s healthy growth and a heavenly home. The text also notes the Minute Coffee Pot exhibit at Cruittle & Coy, encouraging attendance before Sunday’s closing.
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Cruittle & Coy
Chentelyes
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