Local Notes And Appointments In Freeport
Miss L. Stocking visits Freeport as guest of Mrs. C. Stocking and Col. J. A. Sheetz buys the Trembor insurance agency with office ties to R. T. Wiles. Clarence Palmer of Mt. Carroll called on the Journal. W. J. D. French, Michigan Law graduate, back home. Thomas Edwards, formerly of the Jovman family now in Chicago, calls. Burglaries in town show “home talent” signs. Editor l. G. Burrows of the Foreston Herald visited. Newly elected city officers sworn in. Freeport becomes a Republican city after twenty years. C. N. W. freight departs for Rockford Grand Master’s reception. all Masons invited. Attorney-General Edsall upholds the tax penalty extension on unpaid real estate taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edsall
Townsmin W T Giles on extended trip to Sioux City and Omaha
W T Giles junior started Monday on a long journey visiting Sioux City Yankton Council Bluffs and Omaha. Well wishes for his safe return accompany the note. I W Guiteau, recently ill, can drive out daily and hopes to resume duties as cashier of the Second National Bank soon. Miss M J Bailey pupils to give a piano recital at the Baptist Church Friday April 25. Bergman Dorman announce expanded wire room and lower bed rock prices for farm machinery and implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Giles
Sioux City
Yankton
Council Bluffs
Omaha
I. W. Guiteau
Hank
M. J. Bailey
the Baptist Church
Hailey
Messrs. Bergman & Dorman
Dewers
Stephenson County
Farmers Adtavicultural Implement Dealers Card
Messrs W G Barnes advertise as well known agricultural implement makers in this city. The card touts their firm as solid, reliable, and successful with first class machinery that performs with utmost satisfaction. Read the card and visit their warehouse at Stephenson and Mechanic streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
WG. W. Barnes
Great Northwest
Stephenson
Mechanic Streets
Pletcher Rites In Dakota For Esteemed Citizen
At his Dakota residence Mr. Henry 8. Pletcher died Saturday April 3. A large funeral procession followed his remains to their grave, reflecting on his years of residence near Dakota as a devout Christian gentleman and the loss felt by relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Menry
Pletcher
Wm. A. Stevens
Masquerade Hop Reveals Rich Costume Parade At Armory
A grand select masquerade hop at the Armory last Tuesday night showcased a vivid costume parade led by MERRY MASKERS. Notable outfits included Ida Long as peasant girl, Jielen Stine as Fanchon, and Mrs. H. Carney as Dutch Recruit, with many others detailing mariachi, Spanish ladies, Japanese, and Dutch themes amid music by Dedrickson's Rockford orchestra. The event drew a crowded hall and lively dancing despite limited column space for full description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Stall
Dedrickson
Orchestra
Rockford
Ida Long
Jielen Stine
Fanchon
Adie Norton
Ada Long
Clara Long
Ada Yates
Japan
Ambrosia
Mary Byerly
Addie Clayton
Miss Furber
J. F. Beaumont
Lizzie Cotton
Daily Bulletin
Gertie Dewalt
Spitz Dog
Cora Ferris
Cavanaugh
Domino
Nettie Lewis
Racine
Miss Jahley
Mamie Cochran
Carrie Emmert
Folly
Nellie Chamberlin
Lillie Keith
Jessie Taylor
Theodore Hewitt
Prince
Fred Ktingsley
George Dewalt
Fred Clayton
Will Rodearmel
Silver Knight
Pred Davenport
Wil Stine
Albert Chamberlin
Welen
Gurney to Visit Freeport for Masonic District Event
T. Gurney Grand Master of Ma sons of Illinois will visit Freeport tomorrow evening to meet the brethren of the Masonic District. A reception at Masonic Hall will be followed by a banquet at Brewster House. A large turnout from nearby towns is expected and a reception committee includes Cronkrite M Stoskopf Krohn Munn Warner Burbank Atkins Grimes Chamberlin Hutchison Snyder Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Gurney
Masons
Ilinois
Freeport
Masonic Hall
Brewster House
Mayor Cronkrite
M. Stoskopf
Jacob Krohn
IJ. Munn
CG. Warner
J.C. Burbank
Gen
S.D. Atkins
J. A. Grimes
M.D. Chamberlin
H. C. Hutchison
C. C. Snyder
WA. V. Richards
Lanark Victory Over Rail Map Sparks Local Excitement
Lanark residents celebrate a newly issued C. M. & St. P. railroad map showing the line from Byron to Lanark as built. Hand-bills claim Lanark beats Freeport Shannon and Al Carroll, but critics warn maps alone do not lay track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Byron
Freeport
Shannon
al. Carroll
Mrs. Esther Edwards Arthur dies in Chicago
Mrs. Esther Edwards Arthur, also known as Mrs. C. McCoy, widow of John Arthur Jr., formerly an office employee, died in Chicago last Saturday morning and was buried Sunday from John Arthur Sr.’s residence. Rev. R F Sweet officiated. She leaves a week-old infant and two young sons with their father in this city, plus a brother, John Edwards. The funeral was largely attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arthur
John Arthur, Jr
Chicago
R. F. Sweet
Arthur
Esther Edwards
C. McCoy
John Edwards
May Musical Festival and Methodist Conference Tour Plan
In Cincinnati during May the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will convene, with debates, bishop ordinations, and the May Musical Festival led by Prof Theodore Thomas. A $1000 prize for the best orchestra and excursions to Washington and Kentucky Mammoth Cave accompany a $14.25 round trip from Freeport, plus reduced hotel rates for delegates.
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General Conference
Ald
Thomas
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cincinnati
Ohio
M. E
Cincinnati Music Hall
United States
Theodore Thomas
New York
Washington
Mammoth
Kentucky
J. R. Berry
Freeport
G. KE. Hiller
Not a Candidate for Sheriff in Freeport District
A letter from H. W. Bonenpens of Orangeville dated March 24 explains he cannot run for sheriff. He cites strong support from leading men in Freeport and towns beyond, but says he cannot satisfactorily arrange matters in the creamery, so he will not be a candidate. The Lena Star published the correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Dun
Mar
Tia
Dhar
Freeport
H.W. Bonenpens
Forty Dram Shops. The Life of Alexander the Great
The narrative recounts Alexander the Great from his Macedon Regency at sixteen through his rise to king after Philip's death. It highlights his campaigns against Thebes and Persia, his decisive demolition of Thebes, his steady rise to commander in chief, and his rapid conquests, ending with his unfulfilled dream of India and a note that the story continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Macedon
Dyramtium
Chaeronea
Philip
Epirus
Persia
Greece
Thebes
General Assembly
India
Alexander the Great
Conny
Letter misleads readers on Stephenson County politics
From Lena Minnesota a reader attacks a Chicago Journal letter dated the 6th, reprinted in Budget last week. The letter is labeled a fabrication that misrepresents Republican politics in Stephenson County. The writer blames Shannon brother of the budget foreman for edits and asserts the piece serves a partisan interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Borror
Chicago
Stephenson County
Shannon
Bucdgct
Cullom
Smith
West Point backs Hawk and Timms in Stephenson County
A local letter discusses strong support for Gen. John C. Smith and Hon. 2. M. A. Hawk for re nomination, while naming candidates like James Cochran and Miles White as unlikely. West Point favors Benjamin F. Timms for sheriff and urges Shannon to stick to factual political matters in future notices.
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John C. Smith
Stephenson County
Congress
Major Slank
D. Atkins
West Point
M. A. Hawk
James 8. Cochran
David Sunderland
James I. Neff
Miles White
Lena
Leesson
White
Benj. F. Timms
Stephenson Co
Timms
Shannon
Insurance Agency changes hands in Freeport
Having purchased the Insurance Agency of Mr William Trembor in Freeport I. A. Sweetz pledges strict business attention and patronage retention. He lists major companies including Insurance Company of North America Penn Fire and Continental with offices near the Court House. Also notes Mrs B E Post opens millinery rooms over Maynard's opposite Court House. The item ends with a racial remark about African American dairymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Trembor
Insurance Company of
North America
Penn Fire Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Continental Insurance Company of
New York
German American of
Liverpool
London
Globe
Girard of
Western
Toronto
Canada
Metropolitan Plate Glass Insurance Company
New England Life of
Boston
R.H. Wiles
Court House
J. A. Sweetz
Freeport, III
B. E. Post
Chicago
Maynard
Opposit Court House
Hayes Presidency Questioned Yet Patent Cure Endorsed
The piece argues Hayes title questioned and administration criticised but claims payment of one dollar grants a valid claim to Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It asserts the product treats coughs colds incipient consumption and general debility and is endorsed by leading physicians and all schools. Sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Burrell Bros Undercut Coffees With Extensive Line
Burrell Bros claim the largest line of coffees in Northern Illinois and sell all grades two to five cents a pound cheaper than any other firm. The ad touts 5 cent Genuine Alexander Kit Glove and 75 cent per pair spring shades with a two button design. Seeley & Read warranty implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Seeley & Read
Burrell Bros
Ulinots
Mysterious Muff Lost Between Two Shops in 1880
On Saturday March 20 1880 a Fitch muff with a handkerchief inside was lost between Darrell Gros grocery store and Mayer’s wagon shop. The finder is asked to leave it at the JOURNAL office for a suitable reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Gros
Mayer's
Journal Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jovunal
W.W. Lewis
Lena Star
James McLenahen
8. L. Stocking
C. ST. Stocking
Col. J. A. Sheetz
R. T. Wiles
Clarence Palmer
Mt. Carroll
Carroll County Herald
City
W. J. D. French
Michigan Law University
Thomas Dwards
Jovman
L. G. Burrows
Forreston Herald
Bro. Burrows
Doon
Joh Adamson
Fred Bartlett
Chas. McNamara
J. Rosenstiel
Clayton
Wesley Emmoert
Mr. Billings
John Rogers
John Shaffer
Will Swentzell
Freeport Journal
Will Mitchell
Alex Blade
Nelson Strong
Wallace Stibgen
Chas. Byerly
Fred Young
Albert Frueh
Satan
Fitch
Chas
WM. Walton
Stee
Weide Meyer
C. A. McNamara & CO
Prins
Boots & Shoes
Stevens’ Dry Goods
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