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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1886

Page

4

Freeport Daily News Notes June 6 1886

Local items from Freeport Illinois report names and travels of residents including Thompson in Chicago Colmann to Jonesville and Mrs Hostetler from Carroll. numerous notices of concerts, excursions, church events, gatherings and upcoming meetings. Discussions include Choral Union sessions, Knights Templars travel to St Louis and Irish league organizing efforts. A mix of local society updates, examinations, and agricultural reports with several named visitors and business remarks.

Thompson Chieigo Willie Colmann Jonesville Mra. Twutchison Madisen Brubaker Mc Gibeny Eph. Hostetler Mr. Carroll Eneat Freeport O.N. Bull Amboy Ian Omala Shannon Young Men's Christian Association George J. Brown Madison Wis Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Bergman Wol Volland Tian Arnabhe Crain Tanshell Mmirder Carroll County Iues J. A. Bucher &To Monticello Lowi Harry Newcomer Mt. Moris West Polot Elisa Plu I Regu J. W. Winston Torrestion W. W. Powell Onedin Lewis National League Freeport Austin Beth's Giovanni Tosurance Company Catfish Point Dna Leherman Newton A. Knobelsdorf Ernest Knobelsdud A. Kab Kean Chis Pood John Viivy Rochester M.S St. Veroud Ipswind Ghairson James Gibin Tracy Speides Ipswich Barney McCormick Tracy

Call Issued for Rev W DeWitt Rector at Zion Episcopal Church

At Zion parish vestry meeting the issue of a call to Rev W DeWitt of LaGrange Illinois was unanimously approved. DeWitt, a Taurringo suburb resident, is praised as affable and capable after two Sundays and a week’s visit. He has trained at Western and New York seminaries and could become Freeport’s rector if he accepts.

Zion Parish W. ©. DeWitt DeWitt Tauringo Chicago Frederic Bartlett

Death of Mrs. Barfoot Remembers a Life of Charity and Faith

The Wellsville record notes Mrs. Mary Rosa Barfoot born in Washington County Menn. moved to Freeport and Wellsville, mother of six with three orphans, devoted Christian who suffered with consumption in Springfield. Remains brought to Wellsville for interment, friends gather, service includes hymn One by One We Are Gathering.

Barfoot Wellsville Wile Anke Mary Rosa Barfoot Washington County Menn Ohio Freeport Wellavilla Ther Hife Druubleas Springfield Ghia Roy Logan Renmirks James Toss

Social notes from Waterloo and nearby towns

Personal intelligences from Waterloo include Mrs. Sarah A. Stanton visiting her brother Justice A. Green and recalling Freeport ties. Locals Fred Bartlett returnee from Chicago and Miss Alice J. Sanborn at a Madison class reunion, with several trips to Ripon Elgin and Washington noted alongside genteel travel to Oregon for summer leisure.

Sarah A. Stanton Waterloo Justice A. Green Stanton Freeport Fred. R. Bartlett Chicago Alice J. Sanborn Madison Wii Ranin Kandlett Ripon Wis Mra VV Emma Davis Elgin Wiles Washington O. V. Munn Dr. Leigh Iowa Della Meneh Emma Ginkinger Forreston B.A. Wilcox and Son Oregon Mr. W

Birthday Anniversary for Anne Dinrah at State Trust Home

A birthday party was held this afternoon at Anne Dinrah's home on State trust to mark her eleventh anniversary. Many friends attended as Anne, daughter of John Darrah, enjoyed gracious tokens of esteem. Names of guests include Lizzie Darrah, Jimmie Tracy, Katie Grant, Nellie Riardon, Lillie Grant, Maggie Caray, Katie Sweenay, Anna Sautpers, Sadie Barns, Julia Barron, and others from the local community.

Anne Dinrah State Xtrust Anna John Darrah Lizzie Darrah Jimmie Tracy Jury Katie Grant Nonie Lewmlan Donnie Nellie Riardon Denne Clemnan Lillie Grant Nellie Pagan Mollig Chiney Ada Vina O'Mara Rosa Grough Maggie Rosia Caray Katie Sweenay Elon Miller Mary Lillie Sanders Laura Ormeier Emma Conmier Gerry Loos Katie Dvor Cirty Dittman Nellie Kittie Killian Annie Beverly Anna Sautpers Sadie Barns Julia Barron Edhinesmith Lyci Agnes Atthey Kittie Kloek Maggie Connors Dolo

Sabbath School Convention at Lutheran church

A Sunday seminar is planned at the Lutheran church starting at 10 o'clock. Rev. Caution will lead devotional exercises, with Rev. Cromer giving an address of welcome and Rev. Hicks providing responses. The program includes discussions on why Sabbath School matters, reports from schools, and a session on what makes a good teacher, plus election of officers.

Ray Cromer Hicks Chiss Rey Gardiers Rev Micks

The Weaker Sex Labeled as Strangely Affected by Patent Cure

A fragment claims women are made calm and strengthened by De Ry Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, described by druggists as curing female derangements and toning the system.

County Court Transacts Probate And Guardianship Business

Recent county court records show wills proven for Wannih Marlin Herman Muinert and CE Kraft, appointments and guardianship reports for J E Derrick, Jas A Templeton, and Charles Heck, estate settlements for Trenry Wiland and Wm Robewold, and an insolvent debtor note for Theodore Grove. Three marriage licenses issued today. applicants include J M Watzel and Sudan Yearlek and Alvin Viarman with Mary Snyder.

Gounty Thirpevitenson County Court Slyde Batate Wannih Marlin David PB. Martin J. FE. Derrick Mronch Jas. A. Templeton Cronoble Trenry Wiland Herman Muinert CE. Kraft Teeport Charles Heck Heck Wm. Robewold Theodore Grove Watzel Sudan Yearlek Alvin Viarman Mary Snyder Recorder Moran

Life's Work Ends for Mrs Turner of Eleroy

Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Whebo Turner of Eleroy after four months illness. Born April 28, 1816 in New York, she leaves a husband and five children. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday at her home. The piece praises her character and community respect.

Turner Eleroy Whebo Hall New York A. A Pettirbone Warren Elevoy

Fatal Accident at Mt Morris Claims Young Victim

A seven year old boy, son of Me. Melvin Spall man, stepped on barbed wire days ago at Mt Morris and suffered intense pain. He later died amid great agony. Freeport observer notes the tragedy and records the incident. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets advertised by Leminert and Burrell, Druggists, claimed as the best remedy for indigestion and headache relief.

Mt. Morris Melvin Spallman Freeport Lminert & Burrell Guarivathe Acker

Freeport to Chicago railroad tie grading contract announced

A telegram from St Paul reports President Stickney of the Minnesota and Northwestern railroad awarded a contract to grade 100 miles between Freeport and Chicago to Shepard Winston & Co. No line to Dubuque for now, using the Illinois Central track. Trains slated by September first, with 1,000 men and 500 teams to deploy. Depot grounds at Chisago purchased, right of way secured across multiple counties, and city festivities planned in Rock City and Morseville.

Freeport Chicago Minnesota Western St. Paul St. Ant. Minn Stickney Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad Shepard, Winston & Co Dubuque Tie Chisago Wisconsin Central Lake Shore Fu. Pratt Syeamorend Bt Charles D. Ryan St. Charles Ogle TES John Taylor St. Pau Roe Milwaukee Freight Tibertyville

Sabbath Services Across Churches Weakened by Busy Weekend

Local churches announce a full weekend of services led by Rev. Lealney Rev Wardle and Rev O M Gison. Morning and evening worships span English Lutheran First M B and Salem churches with Holy Communion and Children’s Day events. The McGibney family hosts an open house concert next Tuesday after a well received Minonk, Illinois appearance.

McGibney Bos Deiges Minonk McGtibneys

Freeport Summer Trotting Meet Preview at Taylor's Park

The Freeport Driving Work Association plans a July summer meet at Taylor's Park with horsemen expecting a large field and strong purses. Chicago Horseman notes the itinerary July 20 to 28, with 2:27 and 2:34 classes and $2,200 total purses. At the track, Charles F. B. Clifford oversees horses like Jack Cutler and Milan, with owner G. H. Goodridge & Co. of Norwood, NY, and A. D. Wonzer lineage. expected entries include other prominent owners and horses. A Winslow vs Freeport baseball game preceded the meet, with injuries to I. Tyler and support needs for uniforms.

Taylor's Park Glifford Walt Chicago Horseman Freeport Driving Work Association Freeport the Journal Wade Charles FB. Clifford Boston Prattville Jack Cutler Jack G. H. Goodridge & Co Norwood N. Y Milan Mr. Clifford Clifford Ile OTR G. T. Goodrich Chicago Columbus Miss Lou Glenn Monitor W.M. Flynn Piaf del Aned Mars Olliekel Ah Stilgater Winslow Lvys J. GB. Taylors Squires Ravine Deitz Taylors I. Tyler Winslows Linning Janings Lyysfot Winslow Freeporters Winslow Club

Yourex Matter and Interview Fragments in Ouadia

The article cites Mas Chas Yourex case developments and a partial interview. Dante recalls first intimation from a JOURNAL report while Mie and Mrs Daine refuse to comment. Meg Dame knows nothing of Omid, and hints at possible remembrances by her daughter but offers no statements. Judge Gavett and Pearle are not linked to Meg Dame.

Mas Chas Ouadia Dante Journal Mie Daine Judge Gavett Pearle Meg Dame Gavett Delayan

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