08 Sep 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1886
Page
1
A bold grocery advertisement touts C O D D Store as the largest and cheapest in the state offering fruits by the quart, peck, or barrel and two weekly carloads of melons. It highlights tea coffee sugars canned goods and candies, claiming own roasting and carload sugar buying to save money with free delivery across the city.
A local note reports slow fundraising for the Malleable Iron Works purchase with contributions between 4000 and 15000 and calls for donations. Rail traffic gossip discusses settlements between Minnesota & Northwestern and Burlington & Northern over Dubuque bridge access. A letter warns Freeport residents two weeks remain to support the Malleable works, or shops move to Madison. Obituaries note Catherine Weld and Mrs J A Grimes passing, plus infant death of City Treasurer Lewis’s child. funeral details listed.
Sth Car Men and contractor Clinger of Waterton Iowa arrived with Capt Wim Howett to begin railroad work in the city. The contractor, with years of practice, will build a first class line in sixty days using Caubria manufactured cars and devices. They aim to have cars running before snow.
Miss Currie Bauer and Mr. Anton Billerbeek were quietly married Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s mother’s residence on Galena Avenue. Rev. Father Kalvalege officiated as relatives gathered to wish the couple well. Carrie, nicknamed Pony, is a Galena Avenue baker’s daughter and the groom is a steady, sensible young man. The couple’s future looks happy, with many gifts received and the bride’s service at Mrs. Benson’s establishment noted. The couple will reside locally.
Returns from thirty one towns show Onlin 6463 for governor with Shurth 3 0 votes. In the First district Stewart elected to Congress with 2070 votes to Brigham 1811. In the Second district Grok led with AR votes to Potkom 1046. Morrison nominated by Agclamitation. Anti Alcohol conventions advance Prohibition principles. Local results reveal varied support across counties and districts.
An elderly man named Braghs of Mootfarnt, Te, died early Monday at his home from brain injury after a fall from a carriage. He was born in Royalton, North Carolina, served as a lieutenant in the 74th Indiana, and left behind a widow and three children. A separate late report mentions various local crimes, economic notes, and political updates from across the country.
The Mayflower captained by Atone of Swarmpacatt won a test race against Galatea from the Ruglah line in strong fords near Coney Island and Sandy Hook. Start at Owlsload Ridge, Mayflower led early, Galatea closed, finish times show Mayflower ahead. Next race scheduled from the Randy Hook lightship.
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