Freeport Daily Journal Item Highlights June 1886 Notes
Long list of local happenings in Freeport Illinois including church and school affairs. Mentions Miss Addie Flannagan in Chicago, Choral Union meeting, and various residents traveling to Chicago or Galena. Local crime, sales, real estate improvements, and political mentions are noted along with weather remnants and business notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Kalvilege
Vorreston
Miss Borders
Addie Flannagan
Chicago
Todlay
Choral Union
Col. Brazen
Rockford
Gates
Htta
Quill Thomas
Nellie Loos Tias
Galena
James Burns
Third Wara
JF. Whittle
American Express Company
Dan Adamson
Evangelical Church
Forreston
Tintry Atkinson
Clinton
Iowa
Freeport
Winslow Eluby
Plice
Taylor's Park
Thos
Winston
Huger Squires
Tie
Jerry Monroe
Board of Education
WH. Wilson
Ned Vitel
Arenes Alt
Stoskop
Ogle
Freeport Commisidery
Arith
Aske Torrones
Beloit
Annons
Mids Boats
Smith
Young Men's Christian Association
Sevretary
Mig
Temperance Foley
McAvoy
Falla
Oregon
Cehushon
Rhonomusin
Pentecost
Hayden & Co
Panora
Lindy Hutchison
A. A. Crary
Aurore
Brighan
Borgniit
Sesasaga
Suford W. Morefield
Sterling
Noa
Stou.dicob Schaetzel
Sioux Falls
J. T
Penitentiary Commission
AOD
Robert Bell
Pennsylvania
Reed
Bat
Cahoon Wins Diamond Watch Charm At Rockford Contest
C. J. Cahoon of Freeport claimed the diamond watch charm in a Rockford shooting contest held at the fair grounds yesterday. Judd Ellison of Rockford, an excellent shot, presented the prize after Cahoon’s strong display. The event drew local officials including Mayor Bergman and deputies, with referees from Freeport and Rockford. Cahoon earned praise for multiple hit sequences, securing a gold onyx centerpiece and a crossed rifles motif as the elegant keepsake. Cahoon challenged Ellison again within a month, assuring continued rivalry for the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cahoon
Rockford
C. J. Cahoon
Freeport
Judd Ellison
Fair Grounds
Bergman
Sherif Jorsal
Burrell
Trall
Mumias
DeKalb
Boone
Rock
Allison
Local Social News From Sterling and Rockford
Personal notes report visits by alka Tda THfonbaugh and Kate DeFrain at Sterling with friends. Mrs O Cahoon and daughters and Mr Bruce in Rockford on a visit. Mrs O Widwell and daughter traveled on the Northwestern to meet Tidwell and Miss Margaret. Mr and Mrs George Schlenk visit Rockford relatives. Miss Kate Dak urost, home from a three year absence in Freeport, has returned and is welcomed back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alka Tda Thfonbaugh
Kate DeFrain
Sterling
Cahoon
Mr. Bruce
Rockford
O. J. Widwell
Tidwell
Margaret
Wid
George Schlenk
Kate Dak Urost
McGibeny Family at the Opera House
The McGibeny family appears Tuesday night at the opera house in a regilded display praised by attendees. First concert last evening drew a live, appreciative crowd with continual applause and strong reviews. They offer a matinee this afternoon and a final show this evening for fans of musical singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGibeny
Opera House
Wright & Kteelne
Mcteoria Jeniaerat
Dimie
McGibenys
Warns Against Weakness and Solitary Habits Cure Guide
An advertisement asserts that starting weakness nervous debility memory loss and lack of confidence arise from excessive indulgence and youthful indiscretions. It offers a large illustrated treatise on cures for men, available from Warht's Dispensary Medical Association at Main Street Buffalo New York for ten cents in stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warht
Out of School and Homeward Looks Bright
The article notes high school seniors photographed at Minger's with Roy Harwell returning from a year at Phleys Academy in Andover Mass. He shows greatly improved appearance. Miss Crain visits friends in the Gash and plans to return home next week. Rinmert et Burrell, Cyrioists, claim Acker's English Remedy cures Contagious Consumption and guarantees a civentar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minger
Roy Harwell
Phelys Academy
Andover
Mass
Electing Officers of Winneshiek Wide Awake Camp
The Winneshiek Wide Awake camp of the Improved Order of Red Men elected officers last night. Wiest prophet Atoorge Vandy sachem Dr CR Sheetz senior sagamore Daniel Longyes junior sagamore Tenry Gilbert chief of records Bo P Olden keeper of warupum W IL Hotland. Installation will be by Past Sachem ENi Oettinger next Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiest
Atoorge ‘Vandy
Sachem
CR. Sheetz
Sagamore
Daniel Longyes
Tenry Gilbert
Bo P. Olden
Warupum
W. IL. Hotland
Sachum Eni Oettinger
The Rights of Labor Oration by James W Hyde
The oration by James W Hyde of Freeport High School extols English and American struggles for popular rights, condemns the Knights of Labor and labor strikes, and argues true American freedom rests on the dignity and independence of workers against moneyed despotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Hyde
Wighty-Six
Freeort
Bchool
Ames W. Hyde
Freeport High School
John
Runnimede
England
Corminwallis
Yorktown
Amerlca
Boston Harbor
Paul
United States
Artigan
America
Xuperate
Mangala
Knights of
Knights of Labor
Milwaukee
Immmnhoot
Knight of Labor Origins and Moral Duties
A reflective piece traces the ancient concept of labor as the first degree of knighthood. It argues every person is born into this order through toil and that human life binds all to sacred duties, with ultimate accountability to the Great Reaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Happy marriage in Aurora as Ida Deke weds Henry Huenkemier
Miss Ida M. Deke and Henry Huenkemier, of Aurora Nevada, were married at Joseph Deke's residence Thursday night in a ceremony led by Rev. O F Mattison. Attendants included Bertha Huenkemeier and Henry Temple. Jennie Thuenkemeier presided at the instrument. The couple, after a festive reception, plan to settle in the West, with the groom engaged in general merchandise. The Journal offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Df. Deke
Jenary
Kemier
Aurora
Tits City
Ida M. Deke
Myr
Henry Huenkemier
Nev
Joseph Deke
O. F. Mattison
M. J. Chavels
Bertha Huenkemeier
Henry Temple
Etta Wuenkemeier
Pearl Willis
Jennie Thuenkemeier
Tluenkemeier
Ife
John Truenkemeier
Nellie Yourex case fuels sensational public intrigue
A widely circulated dispatches saga follows Nellie Dame Yourex claiming her child was killed in a Denver railroad wreck while in Judge Gavett’s custody. She alleges a plot to seize estate and says multiple figures, including a New York judge and family members, are involved. The tale expands with adoptions, elopement histories, and supposed legitimate names, with no corroboration of a Denver wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
UW West
Nellia Dame Yourex
Omaha
Denver
Cavett
New York Supreme Bench
Gavett
Yourex
Wisconsin
J. Morgan Gavel
Delavan
Wis
New York
New York City
Braushway
Mia
Pearlie
Joseph Dame
Tinos
World
Charley
Torin
Judge
Judge Cavett
Freeport
Thursday Rain Brings Hope for County Crops
Rain fell in parts of the county on Thursday to farmers relief. Hail damaged crops near John Vance's, with large stones reported. Lightning caused heavy losses in Winnebago county including A B Knapp's barn near Beckton where eight cattle perished and other buildings burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vance
Winnebago County
A.B. Knapp
Beckton
Muck
Racket of the Rail Excursion Fare Announcement
The C and N W company offers excursion rate tickets valid July 3 to 6 at one and a third the fare for round trip. The C B and N road expected to complete by late August. Connections linked Savenna East Dubuque, Milledgeville reached Thursday. A Central car carried three young children from the Catholic Foundling Hospital of New York bound for Dulnique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.& N.W. Company
Savenna
East Dubuque
Milledgeville
Central
Dubuque
Duenique
Foundling I Hospital
New York City
Hardships of Student Life in the Aging Journal
An antiquated collection recounts stern trials of scholars, from meager meals and bitter cold to odd study methods and frugal living. Vignettes include Aberdeen roommates sharing one bed, a lodger with fire made from roots, and a hotel waiter recitation sprint. A Sacramento sheriff’s injury and a boy misreciting prayer conclude the curious set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nortal
Edinburg
Aberdeen University
Nllma
Prof
Blackie
Chautauqua Lake Excursion and Kansas Teachers Trip
Chautauqua Lake excursion offered by Hlinda Central BOR for Chautauqua Sun day School Assembly. letters for reservations to J F Merny. Illinois Central Railroad runs Kansas Teachers Excursion to Topeka July 7 to 16. Des Moines stopovers, sleeping cars through to Topeka. Rates $16.10 round trip, double berth $2.00. Apply by May 5 to J. Merny at Miavichester, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Lake
Hlinda Central Bor
N.Y
Chautauqua
G.i.5.c
Wlinois Central R. Re
Thareto
Chautauqua Taka
Shoul
Cemars
J. F. Merny
Get. West Pass
Kansas
Thinois Central Railroad
National Teachers' Association
Topeka
Freeport
Des Motes
Kansas City
Yopekt
Des Moines
Capitol
Miavichester
Paige Fia
Uate
Wopeka
Katisia
Colorado
Maxi¢e
California
Jd. Merny
Gen
West
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Abe
Ascis
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Seeley& Read
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N. A. Kinsey
Galva
Centennial Lodge
A. Reifsnyder
T. M. Kauffman
Wiliam Knopley
Annie
John Darrah
Tt Ia
A.D. Wright
Bilson
Rinmert Et Burrell
Minert & Burrell
Druigists
Acker
Enney Bugsy
Pany
Nellie
Chase & Sanborn
J. D. Posy & Co
Sheriff Coons
Sacramento
Cal
Maynard
Jace Bunting
Anderson
Maynard's
Mrs. J. Benson
Hines
Fin Picharra
Arties of All Winds
Brown & Dollmever
Court House
Freeport, Ilinois
Freeport Confectionery
Svepilenson ST
Iliaest
Wlliams
Brooks, Stationery, Buc
Wright & Kleckner
Diehuve Pres
Wright Kleckner's
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