Local Matters and Town Notes in Freeport
Local items report D B Smith, Circuit Clerk of Carroll County, in town yesterday and W S Benson of Illinois Central Railroad in town last Thursday. Notes on legislative reports received, county political chatter about C P R R, Lincoln County temperance lecture on April 10, and local movements including a new room addition to a music store. Also covered are masquerade fashions, a tax list delay, upcoming sermons, church reports, a P Presbyterian pulpit photo for sale, fishing the church spire discussion, property sales of a Cedar Springs farmer, and plans for moving stock to Fort Benton via rail and river. Includes commodore Hamilton’s lieutenant governorship bid and local photographic sales for church parlor funds.
Freeport urged to back C P extension from Byron
An editorial argues Freeport should push to secure the C M and St P extension westward from Byron to Freeport as the half way hub. It notes shorter distance, costs, and potential division headquarters, warning Lanark Shannon pushback could shift traffic to Savanna if Freeport misses out.
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Freeport
Byron
NAL
Lanark
Shannon
Savanna
Racine
Milwaukee
Chicago
Oxford
Iowa
Resolutions Adopted By Session Of First Presbyterian Church
At a Thursday meeting the Session unanimously adopted resolutions thanking Miss Jennie Aurand for her work on the church parlor panels and Mrs A C Knowlton for gifting a portrait of Her. 7, Co. Downer, the second pastor. Copies were sent to Miss Aurand Mrs Knowlton and Bir Downer.
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First Presbyterian Church
Jennie Aurand
A.C. Knowlton
Co. Downer
City Election Victory Extends Republican Majorities
The city election produced a broad GOP win with five of six Aldermen and nearly all city officers voting Republican, the Journal praising unity against the old ring. It notes Taylor’s unusual majority for the 2nd Ward and details totals for City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney, Marshal, Street Commissioner, and Surveyor. The piece criticizes critics and honors elder citizens with reflective remarks on decay and renewal.
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Effert, Diy
Waddell
Rodearmen
Taylor, Riyssee
Porter
Keller
Ruy
Bor
Wolf
Hutchison
W. Jungkunz
Breed
W. Stoskopf
Stearns
Marsnal
Rodemeier
Chamberlin
Rogers
Huenkemeier
Josel
Quest
Taylor
Lis
Guiteau
Rodearmel
Funeral of Uncle George Reitzell at Capt. William Young’s home
The funeral followed at 10 a.m. on a bright Sabbath at the residence of Capt. William Young. Relatives from three generations and Freeport pioneers gathered to pay last respects to Uncle George. A Calla flower and cross on the casket framed a scene of calm reverence, recalling his cheerful presence.
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George Reitzell
William Young
Freeport
Uncle George
West Point Caucus Nominates Town Officials for Year Ahead
The Republicans of West Point held a Saturday caucus nominating Z. Stover as Supervisor A. Weaver Assessor M. Montgomery Road Commissioner Thos Daws and W. W. Stahl as Town Clerk. The ticket is seen as strong and likely to win at the polls tomorrow. Report notes a large, peaceful gathering and upcoming city election to decide license questions amid anti license governance. Subitems mention local political figures and community improvements including a new Opera House block, post office move, and local business updates.
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Lena
West Point
Z. Stover
A. Weaver
M.G. Montgomery
Thos, Daws
W. W. Stahl
Board of Trustees
Geo. Harlow
Mr. Brown
Galena Gazette
President Grant
Governor Smith
Yank Stock
Daviess Co
Messrs. Foll & White
Capt. Schermerhorn
Remenyi
Forty Dram Shops and the Persian Wars Chronicle
Before Alexander and Philip, ancient Babylonia Media and Persia extended conquests worldwide. Xerxes led two million soldiers and 2500 ships to invade Greece, accompanied by a vast retinue. Defeated by Greek forces under Leonidas and others, he fled to Persia leaving Mardonius with 800,000 men to press the campaign into Thrace.
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Hellespont
Artabanus
Christ
Babylon
Cyrus
Nabonadius
Alexander the Great
Philip
Alexander
Babylonia
Media
Persia
Greece
Leonidas
Mardonius
Thrace
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Chas, Baumgarten
St. Louis
H. D. Bentley
Knowlton’s Bank
R. L. Cumnock
Freeport Journal
Will Swentzell
Lizzie Cotton
Daily Bulletin
D. H. Cooley
van Brocklin M. E
Hettinger’s Hall
W. W. Walkey
Dakota
Kansas
Kansas Pacific Railway Co
Gove County
Jno. M. Hamilton
McLean County
Journal
Hamilton
David Weld
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Alfred H. Wise
Cedar Springs Farm
Harlem
J.T. Miller
Fort Benton
Montana Territory
M.r
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Northern Pacific
Bismarck
Missouri River
Freeports
Cronkrite
Eiggs
Big 5S
Mark Twain
Germany
Europe
Mark
Stephenson Street
Galena Avenue
Bentley
W. H. von Dusko
Young & Lashell
Rock City
Ills
C. H. Chapman
Burrell Bros
Mayer's
Journal Office
Allen’s Gallery
Poel
von A Prices
LEY & Read
Wm. Walton
Illinois
Jameston Alpacas
Seeley & Read
Wei DE Meyer
Wm. A. Stevens
C. A. McNamara & CO
C. A. WeNamara & Co
Stevens’ Dry Goods
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