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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1886
Page
4
Local notes report the Nation Union meeting tonight and numerous residents visiting Freeport from Sioux Falls Dubuque and Chicago. The item list includes graduates, incoming travelers, shipments, celebrations, business, and social visits amid city life in Freeport Illinois and nearby towns.
Large attendance marks the County Sabbath School Convention at the Second Presbyterian church. Mrs Lucy Rider Meyer spoke last night and is active in the Chicago Training School for women. I F Kleckner elected president and Dr Bobb named secretary as the convention wraps up with plans for a training facility.
Soldiers and local residents discuss conversion efforts as the Salvation Army conducts services in the old Tenney shop near Cedarville. Captain Hvans reports progress, noting recruits must abstain from alcohol and tobacco and may join any church after conversion. A return visit is planned in two weeks.
A Tuesday meeting of Sir Knights discussed attending the St Louis conclave next September. Over thirty Sir Knights plan to go, many accompanied by their ladies, with a strong likelihood the Commandery will travel as a unit.
Ice cream and cake were served at the English Lutherans festival and sociable last night under Centennial lodge. Rev Barrett and family attended with the choir and organist Lillian Pauley providing selections. The event ran past ten o clock and ended with guests enjoying the program. The text festival details will be announced on the evening of July 81 by Centennial lodge.
The executive committee of the Sol dues and Sailors' association of de Daviuss county voted to hold the next reunion in Galena on Friday and Saturday, Sept. Sand4. The gathering aims to be among the largest in the north. Gen. W. L. Sherman is expected as chief crater. Four companies of the old Illinois infantry from Waukegan will attend.
AML persons holding interest bearing orders from the Board of Highway Commissioners are informed that interest will cease on July 1. They will be cashed at Sloebel and Moogh's. Jonnx Thoxver, Treasurer, Board of Highway Commissioners. June 2, 1922.
Joe Bell and Bert Walton recount their journey from Freeport to Bayou, Ark. They traveled by rail and steamer, met a former Freeport acquaintance, and settled on land twenty five miles from a railroad. They describe the prairies, game, warmth, and local residents, and express faith and hope for the move.
Gr W Warner and Miss Tda Buckley wed Tuesday at Judge Buckley’s residence in Carbondale WM. Dr. Allen of the Normal School officiated with Rev and Mrs Alexander and Rev GC Warner among witnesses. After a collation the party travels to Centralia Chicago lakes Buffalo and Chautauqua for the honey moon before settling at 22 Prospect Street Freeport. Warner, secretary of Warner Spring Hinge, is praised as a man of integrity and active church member. Mrs Warner is welcomed in Freeport where she is well known and esteemed.
Cen. Charles Waite and Gol. H.T. Noble are named aides-de-camp at the start of Commander Post in Illinois G A R. Adjutant Vancelas issues disciplining orders received by Capt. Tol. Quieternmgler Lewis B. Lake resigns as the community mourns Brazee’s illness mentioning many friends.
A large group of Milwaukee engineers plan Sunday travel to Madison for a Brotherhood meeting. They will ride a special train from Savanna and connect with a Chicago-bound train at Beloit gate. Chief Arthur, esteemed among engineers nationwide, will attend in Madison.
Ten graduates and a young man will receive diplomas in an evening program at the opera house starting at 7 30. Music from Gibler's orchestra and performances by a quartet and soloists accompany speeches by Dr. Jenkins and others. The Botany class display showcases 75 preserved plants per pupil, praised as college-level work.
Local notices report Mr Mike Thomas returning from Indiana visits and J Jx Prandin resuming business. Ed Reddington and J Kein serve on the Mt Carroll petit jury. News on illness of George Schauer and Prohibition events. Frank Pierce hurt caring for horses. sidewalk work planned. entertainments postponed. sales and excursions announced for teachers and public.
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