Freeport notes and rumors from June 28 1886
Freeport Daily Journal reports misc items including Staver's Delavan lake trip Hollis Jewell and wife head to Wisconsin trotting meeting begins in three weeks council meeting next week Rev Norton father of a young minister locals attend opera house Rev Westernine family Sabbath at Shannon Becker wheelman observed two drunks before police magistrate Captain Evans of Chicago to visit barracks this week Mr and Mrs John Harp of Deltalb visit Charles Oxley Nellie Grace heads to Denver to stay for some weeks Water works to begin laying new mains Mister Ed Dutier a noted criminal lawyer in Ogle County in town McGibeny family to perform at open house Cedarville Salvation Army visits July rail excursion rates from station July 4 to 8 Temperance convention at Lake Blue with speakers July 8 lecture by Colonel Sobrostd Sunday preaching by Rev Charles Blanchard Miss Brands Willard to speak July 5 birthdays and schooling notes from Freeport vicinity Month through early July draft of various social events and notable visitors. The Iowa politics section notes Congressman Struble’s renomination prospects and Republican strength in the district. Mayes not seeking re-election and Prohibitionists supporting him.
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Staver
Delavan Lake Boeddayy
Hollis Jewell
Wisconsin
W.B. Norton
Storing
Apera
Thos
Westernine
Familly
Shanon
Becker
Capt. Evans
Chicago
John Harp
Deltalb
Charles Oxley
Nellie Grace
Denver
Mit
Duiteher
Ogle County
Tewvyer
McGibeny
Cedarville
Thursdey
Stiblon
Wright
Bidwell
Rhoily
Hettinger
Smythe
Galloway
Holyoka
Courtney
Minneapolis Harvester Works
Col. Huth. Gor
Eichenbuch
Will Stal
New York
Germany
China
Thomas
Preston Russells
W.Z. Shims
George Jewell
Clifton
Smiley & Brown
Maple Park
Sylvain Lowa
New Milford
Rockford
Geeete
Thas
Thatta Apgar
Freeport
Ively
Lake Blu
Sp. m
John Sobrostd
Studlay
Charles A. Blanchard
Miss Brands
A. Willard
Poremothers
Flindt
Minonk
Gil
Grand Army of the Republic
Dickes
Antwerp
Brussels
Berlin
Luxemburg
Paris
D Ickes
America
James H Staver and wife celebrate twenty five years of marriage
A quiet anniversary was observed by Mr and Mrs James H Staver with a small gathering of relatives and friends in the city. Guests included Mr and Mrs E Follls Jewell Mr and Mrs W A Merrifield Miss Janet Jewell and several others. Seven original wedding guests attended. The couple were thanked for their kindness and remembered with an elegant display of silverware. Mrs Staver’s parents were among county pioneers, and both are viewed as leading local figures.
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Lash Saburday
Surat
Amelia Wolb
James IL. Sauvor
Teo
David Teed
Mrs. Staver
Efollls Jewell
Mr. and Mix
W. A. Merrifield
Janet Jewell
Win. Trembor
G.G. Norton
Gratiamas
Sunderland
K. Ja. Cronkrite
Fyishle
Orville Merrifield
J. HL. Pierce
Jewell
Mr. Staver
G. . McCabe
Light Horse Point
Ogle County
Joln Martin
Martin
Leni
Rockford
Prescott
Ont
Ogdensberge
Eiglist
James M. Martin
University of the Pacific
San Jose
California
U Henry la. Matin
Lena
M.D. Martin
J. W. Martin
Glencoe
Minn
Ogle Canty
Arc Tigaee de Piarco’s Petlats
Deugglan
Abraham's Testing Faith at Moriah Sermon Delivers Lessons
In a large First M. E. Church congregation Rev. O Fy Mattison preached on Genesis 22, noting Abraham's unwavering obedience under trial. He portrayed Abraham as a model of faith, ready to sacrifice Isaac, trusting God to raise him if needed, and urged believers to act with prompt devotion and self denial. Embury M. K. and Rev. T. W. H. Swine were cited in the service.
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Abraham
O. Fy Mattison
Canaan
Moriah
Bethel
Tai
Ignac
Tsaac
God
Abrahams
Te Died
Lin
Alle
Bin
Tsay
Isaac
Tie
Baltho
Ion
Lord Jesus Christ
Salem and nearby churches hold mission and youth day events
In Salem and surrounding areas, church activities included a evening sermon and morning mission collection totaling about 160 dollars with Sabbath School funds. Salem Church showcased singing, recitations, a 20-member motto class, and a ten-virgin service. The mission collection reached 12.60 dollars. A Lena Baptist concert and a Wolsey area lecture on schools followed, while a major court case in Darlington ended with a not guilty verdict for Richard II Magoon after a lengthy trial, amid extensive local coverage.
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Salem
Salem Church
Baptist Church
Joseph Crummer
Lena
Winston
Jenkins
New Road Progress and Town Tax Battle at Waverly
May 1 report from Mallory returns from Daviess County with Minnesota and Northwestern engineers stating line from here to Duluth progressing toward a new rail into Freeport soon. Surveyors begin to permanently locate the Chicago line. Washington township tax voters back the road despite farmer objections. conditions require July first trick to lay into Waverly, six miles remain to finish and a switch may void the tax. Minne sot & Northwestern cars, 338 feet long, pass Freaport daily. Local druggists promote Acker's English Remedy for consumption and indigestion cures with flower sale notices and pharmacist notes.
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Bome
Minnesota
Waverly
N. Mallory
Daviess Couity
Noviwestern
Dulaique
Ito
Freeport
Here
Chicago
Iowa
Burtington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Central
Burlington Row
Shell Rock
Washington Township
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Meet in Madison
The Freeport delegation joined 600 engineers from the Northwest for a Sunday reunion in Madison. Chief Engineer Watkins opened sessions in the Assembly chamber with Governor Rusk, Milwaukee speaker Chapin, and P. M. Arthur outlining arbitration as the method for disputes. A banquet followed and next meeting was set for Vargo. several Freeport attendees were listed among the participants.
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Madison
Wis
W. G. Tilton
Racine
Rock Island
Savanna
Chan. IL. Menzie
Beloit
Chicago
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Northwest
Freeport
Freeport Division No
Assembly
Capitol
Watkins
Geo. Royal
EB. Chapin
Milwaukee
P.M. Arthur
Rusk
W. A. McAfee
The
Brotherhood
Vargo
Myr
Chas
Menzie
Lou McGovern
Mamie Clark
C. E. Cahoon
Henry
John Sagadorn
Thos
Peter Carroll
Enry Miller
Jas. Mack
Thos. McFarland
School Board Re-elects Snyder and Hutchison for Next Year
The Board of Education met at Clerk Barnum’s office to appoint teachers for the coming school year. Charles C. Snyder was re-elected as Superintendent with the same $1,800 salary, and John T. Hutchison was re-elected as High School principal at the salary of $1,000. A list of teaching candidates was approved, with several more applications pending at Tuesday’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Barnum
Krohn
Chas. C. Snyder
Snyder
Freeport
Uf Tlce
John Tl. Hutchison
F. A. Rosebrugh
I. O. Cullenu
Helm
Prick
Mis
J.C. Hahn
I. B. Whinagan
B.A. Sherborda
M. J. Wilson
I. K. Briggs
Alice J. Sanborn
Alia Molter
Mira I. Giles
Garis DB. Krimbill
Kate Goodline
Silena Grandson
Sarah A. Barnes
Jiulit Osborne
Allee Serfass
Kate Kunutenberger
BE. L. Murphy
Cora. Rungfott
M. KE. Davis
Ligvie Murphy
Fyancis BK
Darrah
Axel
Iternorm
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Seeley& Read
DRY Goods
BTC
Marseilles
A.D Wright
Freeport Daily Journal
Freeport, Ill
Preston Russell
Florence Township
Jon Gibler
Welock
Preston
Ike Struule
Illevantit
Tasac
Strobla
Washington
le Mars
Sioux City
Struble
Strable
Polo
Ogle
LaMars
Gia
Walter L lMayes
Clinton
Elrcuit
Toby Congressrpiry
James SH Hpavil Citina
Misa
Carrie
Marka
Pitcherville
Charles Donoti
Florence
Lenn
Myrs Robt
Little
Hoa
Chico
Rod M. Coons
Danand
Ghiaiby Siancly
Dus
Cowley
Blorened Township
John Goehonour
J. Dasso
Apple River
Currier
Evelyn Currier
Ioines
Nellie Blaisdell
Miss Jones
Warren
Armory Hill
St. Joseph's Church
Gospel
Embury M. K
Rev
E. Sweet
Princeton
Richard II. Magoon
Lisna
Magoon
Darlington
Richard If. Magoon
Lenk
Henry S. Magoon
Agin
Uwomer T. Dodds
BP. A. Orton
Court House
Wand
Wdserakthionl
Minnesot & Northwestern
Freaport
D& Burrell
Acker
M. E. Borprir
Timmert & Burrell
Garantie Acker
Dane
M. E. Borpyen
Phos. Snyder
Haytcinson
Father Ruth
Hampshire
Rigin News
Din Adamson
Naperville
Muth
Ciy
M. E. Boonen
Chi
Emmert & Burrell
M. E. Bordner
Maynard’s
Maynard
Mrs. J. Benson
ECRU
TIA
Vetures
Kinus, Brown & Dollmeyer
Freeport, Illinois
Confectionery Store
GALL
Freeport Confectionery
Lit
Stephenson ST
Wright & Kleckner
Algo
Avery Buginess
Margius
Kleckner
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