Local notices and town events headline
Hocal Platters and Miss Kittie Beals of Amboy appear in town for ads and church notices. Embury Church youth group meets. Fowler the phrenologist lectures at the Opera House. Zion Church holds Holy Communion next Saturday at 9. Missionary Guild meets Friday at 7 30. Stedman returns home from a trip. I L Munn expands his store with a plate glass front. Fred Grant passes through town to visit Galena. Freeport district priest Messner moves family here. Odd Fellows attend Dixon celebration. Good Templars plan sessions. Baptist ministers to hold regional institute starting June 6. Rockford Accommodation rebranded Freeport Express. City Council to appeal Isbell case. bill of exceptions prepared.
Erroneous report on Grant party movement corrected
The paper retracts last week’s claim that Gen Logan accompanied Gen Grant with the Grant party on Monday, stating the information was incorrect. It clarifies Gen Cullom and Gen McNulty were with Grant and Logan was not. It also notes Miss F A Rosebrugh may return to Tecumseh for family illness and declines to publish a reader letter without real name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ien. Logan
Grant
Gev. Cullom
Gen. McNulta
Gen. Grant
Gen. Logan
Davis
City Council Grants Pole Permits for Telephone Lines
The City Council held a special meeting Saturday evening to consider Freeport Telephone Exchange Co petitions. Permission was granted to erect poles in city streets and alleys for telephone lines. Apparatus ordered from manufacturers. work in Rockford to be finished before starting here and pushed to early completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Telephone Exchange Co
Rockford
McNamara Moves Books to New Stephenson Street Store
Mr J U McNamara has moved his stock of books and stationery to storeroom 100 Stephenson street and will soon add a plate glass front, new cornice, and window changes to create an elegant building. Jeweler Geo L Rose Jr will occupy part of the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. U. McNamara
Stephenson Street
Freeport
McNamara
Geo, l. Rose, Jr
Rock Grove Township Sunday School Convention June 1880
Rock Grove Township invites all Sunday School lovers to a convention on June 6 1880 in Rock Grove village. The note mentions J H Livingston taking a similar post on Dixon Air Line after a two and a half year break with Bart Gardner and a recent city visit by Ton Washburne en route to Galena. The piece also notes the death of Mrs J W Snowhook in Chicago and a postponed Westminster Kennel Club show after the Madison Square Garden disaster, with a funeral held Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Grove Township
Rock Grove
J. H. Livingston
Bart. Gardner
Northwestern
Dixon Air Line
the Forest and Stream
Wm. M. Tileston
Madison Square Garden
New York
Westminster Kennel Club
J. W. Snowhook
Chicago
Freeport express added to GC & N W Ry time card
The GC and N W Rail line updated its schedule last Monday adding the Freeport express. It departs at 6 a m for Chicago arriving 10 50, returns from Chicago at 4 15 p m reaching Freeport at 9 p m. The new service eases short city visits and echoes a petition to run similar trains on other lines. Storms hit Missouri and Jo Daviess county with damage including a fatality. A light court case over a turkey price entertained Ridott before a jovial local justice. A piano recital at the Baptist Church showcased Miss Bailey’s class with Liszt pieces performed from memory. Miss Bailey plans a brief Evanston vacation before resuming teaching here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC & N. W Ry
Freeport
Chicago
Messrs. W. G. & W. Barnes
Illinois Central
Missouri
Jo Daviess County
Stockton
Baptist Church
Bailey
Mary Munn
Alice Webb
Emma Warner
Ella Munn
Emma Smythe
Mamie Stevens
Alice Porter
Hattie Burbank
Nellie Taylor
Angie Stine
May Sheetz
Nellie Sheetz
Katie Rohkar
Hattie Stine
Lena Halen
O.E. Winger
Ida Ballenger to present temperance talk in Winslow
At the request of Winslow Lodge I. O. G. T. Miss Ida Ballenger will deliver another temperance lecture at Wright's Hall Winslow on Saturday evening May 1 at 7 30. The lecture will differ from the previous one and is expected to be highly instructive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow Lodge I. O. G. T
Ida Ballenger
Wright's Hall
Winslow
Temperance Hall Hosts Noted Temperance Meeting
Sunday afternoon at Temperance Hall an appreciative audience heard scripture by Rev F C Winslow and prayer led by Rev Mr Ferris. Presiding Elder J G Terrill of Rock River district held the platform for half an hour while Rev S Washburn’s singing of Jesus by the Sea impressed all. Temperance Quartet provided music. Rev Mr Phelps of Iowa gave the benediction. Col J Q Detweiler will address next Sabbath.
Silver Moon and related claims dominate Carbonate hill camp
The Silver Moon claim adjoins the Silver King on Carbonate hill, about 550 feet west of the Glass Pendery consolidation. A true depth of 300 feet may reach carbonate deposits in Glass and Pendery. The company also controls the Eudora on Fryer Hill and three Eagle river claims. Investments sought. five years of energetic development planned. Mr. Cook, a Gilpin County miner then Nova Scotia, leads cautious push toward success. his brother IL D. Cook is a company officer.
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Carbonate Hill
Cook
Eudora
Fryer Hill
Gambetta
Williams
Breece Hill
Eagle River
Iie
Gilpin County
Nova Scotia
California
IL. D. Cook
National Mining and Milling Company in Leadville plans
An Illinois based venture organized to secure and develop mines in Colorado, the National Mining and Milling Company holds a one million dollar capital stock and has already acquired multiple properties in the Leadville area. The letter cites H. W. Cook as superintendent and notes branding in a Florence Illinois publication. The item reflects local business promotion and regional mining activity in 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NaTional Mining and Milling Company
Illinois
Colorado
Leadville
Death of Mengedohd Aged 12 in City Funeral Held
Mengedohd died April 22 1880 after ten days illness of brain inflammation. He was 12 years and 10 months old. Funeral services were at the family home last Sunday conducted by Rev Heftmeister. He was the youngest of seven children. one son has been away and un通讯 heard from twelve years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Meyers
Meyer
Abraham
J. W. Meyer
J.Q. Adams
George Ham
John Godenour
Abraham Dirit
Mengedohd
Heftmeister
St. Jacobs
Mitchell
Edward
Charles Mierzpon
Volksreund
Stratford
Ont
Piano used at Friday entertainment by Miss Bailey
The McCammon piano drew universal attention for its pure tone at the Friday evening entertainment hosted by Miss Bailey. For sale by F W Brainerd in Freeport.
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McCammon
Stolen Sorrel Mares Sought After April 25 in Freeport
Lost property notice reports a span of sorrel mares missing since April 25. A liberal reward is offered for their return or information leading to recovery. Contact Fred Flocutemever, Freeport Marble Works, 4-1w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Flocutemever
Freeport Marble Works
Notice Found Money Between Cedarville and Freeport
Found money on the road between Cedarville and Freeport. Owner may claim by proving property and paying expenses. Jacob Sills Cedarville Island April 24 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarville
Freeport
Jacob Sills
Cedarville, Is
Benson's offers latest styles and full hosiery stocks
W A Stevens announces at Benson's a full stock of ladies and children hosiery, claiming the assortment is the most complete and cheapest yet shown with special bargains. An early call before the assortment breaks is advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson’s
W. A. Stevens
New York
Benson's
Ladies and children's spring and summer underwear sale
An advertisement notes fresh spring and summer underwear for ladies and children from Rochester manufactories priced at 4-2w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Evergreens for Windbreaks and Ornamentals at Chapman
Farmers urged to visit Commercial Nursery this spring for evergreens suitable for windbreaks and decoration. Large stock available at very low prices. C. IL. Chapman, successor to L. K. Scofield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. IL. Chapman
L. K. Scofield
Surrell Bros Tea Price at 68 Cents a Pound
Citizens of Freeport are told a false report claims a tombstone was used for a meat counter. The marble stone was made for the shop and kept separate from any cemetery, with locals invited to inspect. Coltman and Orton deny any cemetery use, citing a stone at Coltman’s barn and one in the butcher shop as different items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Surrell Bros
Freeport
Coltman
Coltman & Orton
Maynard Opens Entire New Carpet Stock in Styles
Maynard announces a full relaunch of carpets after a hiatus. The shop touts an entirely new stock across choicest patterns, inviting customers to explore refreshed offerings.
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Maynard
Boston Store Promotes New Dress Goods Selection
Boston Store touts this week’s arrival of new dress fabrics in a variety of colors and textures. Brocade and Alpacas feature 1244 and up with 18 to 25 cent price ranges. De Beges, Col d Cashmere Twills, and Black Alpacas priced 20 to 25 cents. All stock described as entirely new with no advance on prices and no shelf-worn articles available.
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Boston
Sage's Catarrh Remedy Proves Time Tested
Catarrh often begins with a cold and its cure starts with Sage's Catarrh Remedy. This old reliable remedy has stood the test of years and is more popular than ever.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kittie Beals
Amboy
W. T. Giles, Esq
Embury Church
O. S&s. Fowler
Opera House
Zion Church
W. P. Emmert, Esq
Missionary Guild
LB. F. Stedman
Messrs. W.G
W. Barnes
Col
Fred Grant
City
I. C. R. Ron
Galena
Mr. Messner
Evangelical Association
Dixon
County Lodge of Good Templars
Temperance Hall
Freeport Express
Isbell
Messrs. M. Stoskopf
N. C. Jryde
O. C. Lathrop
J. C. Kean
F. A Rosebrugh
Tecumseh, Mich
Washburne
Squire Loveland
Ridott
Fitzpatrick
Moike Stinson
Moike
Ile
Will
Ansy
Florence
Florence Station
Lll
Maynard’s
Ae Stevens
Donaldson & Grove
Stephenson St
Maynards
Journal
Ich Cheatavoory
Wei DE Meyer
Wm. A. Stevens
C. A. McNamara & CO
Aving
G. A. McNamara & Con
Stevens’ Dry Goods
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