Inauguration at New Sherman House Chicago News
Interesting items note W Scott Agney Esq being inaugurated at the New Sherman House in Chicago on Thursday and Friday. J B Timms a tree dealer offers extensive trees and evergreens. Stine & Brother improve their store with a new corner show window. A Kansas woman ended her troubles by taking strych nine after a domestic dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Scott Agney, Esq
Sherman House
Chicago
Stine & Brother
Letter to the Editor from Waddams Named J A
A reader from Waddams signs a letter addressed to the editor under initials J A. The correspondent asks why editors overlook communications without the writer's full name and calls for clearer attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A
Waddams
Patent fruit peeler brings Pineapple to Brown's Eating House
P Harry Hileman, a former clerk at Brown's Eating House, is named as agent for a patent fruit eater, praised as the neatest contraption for peeling peaches or potatoes. The paper thanks Jasper Mallory, Esq. for four fine black walnut trees replanted, with a note of future hospitality in their shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Harry Hileman
Brown's Eating House
Mr. Hileman
Jasper Mallory
Mr. Mallory
Readers praise Old Crow whiskey by Herzog & Co
Thanks are extended to Mr. Herzog of Herzog & Co for a gallon of Old Crow whiskey. Friends call it the finest article made and readers seeking A No. 1 pure whiskey will know where to find Old Crow.
Advertising Pioneer Sees Widespread Trade Reach
A R Whitney recalls years of advertising success turning a wheat trip to Chicago into 30 cent a bushel sales and $5 invested in handbills. His fall haul included $800 in gold and silver. His extensive advertising now expands trade from New England to the Rocky Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Whitney
Franklin Reporter
Chicago
New England
Rocky Mountains
Fire destroys Widow Kenedy’s barn at New Dublin
Saturday night a fire in the barn and granary of Widow Kenedy at New Dublin, Foster County, consumed the granary seed wheat and all contents. The blaze started from a kerosene lantern explosion while harnessing horses, destroying the barn and leaving only the horses and harness saved. no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenedy
New Dublin
Lena Ster
R. R. Seminary to Reopen Next School Year at Mt Rfor Ris
The Mt Rfor Ris institution known as R. R. Seminary will reopen with the next school year. An experienced principal from the east will arrive in a couple weeks to finalize arrangements, and the full faculty will be secured soon, Forreston. Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Rforris
R.&. Huthes
Forreston. Journal
Ridett Public School Report for Month Ending April 25 1872
Ridett Public School reports 20 school days with 112 pupils enrolled 61 belonging 78.5 average daily attendance 1215 half day absences 3 tardiness 90.3 attendance rate 9.9 percent punctual 46 neither absent nor tardy Principal CG W Mogre oversees the month.
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Ridett Public School
CG. W, Mogre
Pigeon Shooting Opens Season on Far Grounds
The first shooting match of the season was held on the city’s far grounds last Thursday. Scores included J Hoynton with 1 pigeon from 1 shot, W Levingston 9 pigeons from 14 shots, W Walton 10 pigeons from 14 shots, J W Staver 8 pigeons from 14 shots, J J Piersol 12 pigeons from 14 shots, C In 4 pigeons from 14 shots, E B all 10 pigeons from 14 shots, L Farwell 10 pigeons from 14 shots, C Bidwell 7 pigeons from 14 shots, and A Stevens 7 pigeons from 14 shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hoynton
W. Levingston
William Walton
J. W. Staver
J.J. Piersol
E. B
L. Farwell
Bidwell
A. Stevens
Sunday School Conventions Time Change Notice
Time changes announced for several Sunday School conventions. Ridott shifts to May 11, Winslow moves to May 15, Waddams to May 25 at J Boynton’s grave, Rock Run to May 11 at the church near Epleyanna in Nail Town. Committees and public are urged to note the changes. An editor remarks on the sensitivity of local items and reflecting praise of the Maker.
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Ridott
Winslow
Waddams
J. Boynton
Rock Run Sunday School Association
Epleyanna
Nail Town
Alderman Ferris Surprised With Gold Spectacles and Cane
A Freeport gathering honored Alderman Orrin S. Ferris with a pair of gold spectacles and a gold headed cane as a lighthearted appreciation from friends. The event included social ice water, songs, and stories, and Ferris promised to fulfill his duties and repair sidewalks. Several local Granges were listed as organized in the county with masters and secretaries.
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Brewster House
O. S. Ferris
Fenris
Fenrs
Ferris
Joan C. Kaan
Orrin
Freeport
Mr. Ferns
Kean
Mr. Ferris
Rosert Littie
Mn. J
Garrs
Mr. Gaves
Fennis
Fronis
Modoc War Echoes and Mixed Indigenous Involvement
The piece notes newspapers laughing at U. S. forces in the Modoc war and recalls older patriotic songs about hunters of Indians. It mentions historical bravado and records of captured individuals described as one Indian, two Native women, and a Black person in the events.
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U. S
Florida
Saber
Trigger
Funeral Services of Dr Nathan F Prentice Masonic tribute
The death of Nathan F Prentice M D a leading Freeport physician and Sir Knight is marked by a large Masonic funeral with processions from his Stephenson street home to the grave. Officers from Excelsior and Freeport lodges, a Guard of Honor, bands, and clergy participate in a solemn service and eulogies honoring his life devotion and service to the craft and community.
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Nathan F. Prentice
Templars
Illinois
Freeport
Prentice
Stephenson Street
Mr. Jenkins
First Presbyterian Church of
Knights Templar
W. D. Rowell
M. D. Chamberlin
W.J. McKim
J. M. Bailey
General D. Dustin
Robert Little
James S. McCall
City Council
Dr. Hulburt
Chicago
F. A. Read
E. C. Warner
R. E. Sir. N. F. Prentice
Excelsior Lodge
M. R. Thompson Lodge
Freeport Council
Janesville
Wisconsin
Freeport Commandery No
K. T
van Rensselar Lodge of Perfection
Princes of Jerusalem
M.R. Thompson
U. D. Ben
Thompson Lodge
Capt
Scribe Freeport
King “Ee
Generalisimo Freeport
U. D
Jenking
Knight Thompson
Knight Prentice
Mason
Masonry
God
Jeremy Taylor
Nazarene
Weeping Sisters of Lazarus
Admsel
Yy F. Prentice
Freepor
Kayin
Agay
Resolutions on the Death of Dr Prentice
Freeport Knights Templar report resolutions on the death of Sir Knight Nathan Fay Prentice past commander of Illinois. They mourn his loss, commend his character, and express sympathy to his family while noting his service to Masonry and the community. The note also references local figures and the new physician, Dr M. Prentice.
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Freeport Commando No. 7
Knights Templar
N. F. Prentic
Witenrae
Asyle
Nathan Fay Prentice
Pastora
Illinois
Knight
Kin Prentice
Masonry
Temple
L. L. Munn
Norent Litlye
J.M. Bailey
Reward Offered for Lost Brown Cow with White Forehead
A brown cow with a small white spot on her forehead strayed from the subscriber around April 18. A five dollar reward is offered for information leading to her recovery payable to C. Strohacker.
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Wl C. Strohacker
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J. B. Timms
Kansas
R. R. Seminary
Damascus Grange
John Smallwood
J. A. Flansburg
Waddams Center
Rock Diole
Jno
W. HH. Barnes
Orangeville
Excelsior Grange
D. A. Shock
Hiram Shons
Harlem Grange
Abraham Jerman
J. St. Leigh
Ridott Grange
N. WH
Maynard
J. P. Strunk
Levi Martin
Tyler
Excelsior Blue Lodge
Evergreen Blue Lodge
M. R. Thompson
Blue Lodge
Rockford
Knights ‘Templar
Galena
Coomedeget
Hulburt
Loyal
Munn
First Presbyterian Church
Knight N
Lodge of Sorrow
Ill
E. A. Guithenr
Dubuque
Iowa
Trary
Comte
Hiram
Dr Prentice
Jacob Stinnow
Philadelphia
Philelphia Press
Edwin da Leurans
Messrs. J. Wright & Co
Edwin
E. Manning
M.D
Doctor Pretice
Dr. M
Dr. Pretice
Capaor
Ryan
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