Freeport News Notes On Fires and Fugitives
Last week a prisoner pulled Frank Piersol into a jail cell and escaped with keys. Maley was recaptured near Adeline and jailed again in Freeport. The temperance movement is praised, and Father Murtaugh drowned near Wilmington, Illinois. A fierce Friday storm damaged Florence Station and nearby farms while other notices mention a band at Freeport, a Yale student, a church wedding, beet sugar factory work, and upcoming excursions.
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Frank Piersol
Piersol
John Smith
Charles Maley
Frank
Maley
Adeline
Freeport
Father Murtaugh
St. Mary’s Catholic
Wilmington
Ill
Kentucky
Buletin
Florence Station
Edwin Strevelle
Lena Star
Ilinois
Newell Fowler
Yale College
Yale
Saratoga
Lena
West Point Township
Bidwell and Bently
Geneva Lake
Embury
L. K. Scofield
Illinois State Horticultural Society
American Pomological Society
Grand Pacific Hotel
Chicago
Dakota
W. Levingston
Freeport Journal
Oregon Courier
Charlie
Maud Muller
de Witt County Gazette
Stephenson County
J. K. Clark
Florence
J. F. Derrick
Mr. Knapp
Baileyville
Charley Seyfert
Patrick Lacey
Wolf
French
Pat
Costa
C. H. Rosenstiel and Company
Delevan Lake
Wisconsin
Lawton
D. J. Burrell
Charley Farwell
Chicago Journal
R. M. A. Hawk
Carroll County Hirror
92D
Illinois
Tramps, taverns, and a proposed saloon idea
A wry column recalls a destructive fire that devastated ten acres of barley and stored hay and tools. It rebukes drinking tramps, argues for work over whisky, and endorses a liquor-free social saloon with billiards, reading room, and light-filled halls. The piece contrasts editorials on libraries vs drinking establishments and praises the Freeport Journal’s suggestion.
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John Montelius
Buena Vista
Montelius
Warren Sentinel
Freeport Journal
Monitor
Redpath English Opera Company Plays Freeport
The well known English Opera Company gave two entertainments at Wilcoxon Opera House in Freeport on Monday and Tuesday evenings to large audiences. Managed by Edward S. Payson the troupe features Clara B. Nickels Abby R. Clark Charles H. Clark Edward S. Payson and J A Howard. The Boston Daily Globe calls it the musical hit of the season and the operas Martha and The Spectre drew delighted crowds with near perfect music and splendid acting.
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Wilcoxon Opera House
Edward S. Payson
Clara B. Nickels
Abby R. Clark
Charles H. Clark
J. A. Howard
Boston Daily Globe
Martha
Freeport
New Advertisements In This Week’s Freeport Journal
A. H. Wise offers thoroughbred stock for sale. 8. D. Atkins & Co. advertises the Faerrort Journal bookbindery and blank book manufactory. Geo. W. Oyler acts as auctioneer. B. H. Campbell promotes Marshall's sale. J. H. Osborn lists a farm for sale. 8. F. Aspinwall calls creditor’s meeting. The Freeport Watch Company invites orders.
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Freeport Journal
A. H. Wise
D. Atkins & Co
Faerrort Journal
Geo. W. Oyler
B. H. Campbell
Marshall
J. H. Osborn
F. Aspinwall
Freeport Watch Company
Special meeting of Col. Stephenson Engine Co. No. 2
Firehouse notice announces a special meeting for Col. Stephenson Engine Co. No. 2 on Wednesday evening August 11 1875. Foreman Geo Lichtenberger urges every member to attend.
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Col. Stephenson Engine Co., No
Geo. Lichtenberger
Death of Mrs. Bamberger in Our City
Mrs. Bamberger wife of merchant Elias Bamberger died August 4, 1875 after six weeks of typhoid fever at age 41. Born in York Pennsylvania she moved here twenty two years ago with her sister. A Salem Evangelical Church member her funeral was held Friday morning with large attendance and mourning drapery. The community extends sympathy to Mr. Bamberger.
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Elias Bamberger
York
Salem Evangelical Church
Bamberger
Court Proceedings Report of Estate Sales and Appraisals
County Court records July 29 and Aug 6 show administrators filing reports of sale and appraisements for Jasper G Eggabroad Isaiah Buffington and Louis Toedemeier. Reports approved or recorded. guardianship final discharge noted for Wilson Barber.
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B. O. Lamb
Jasper G. Eggabroad
Sophia Buffington
Isaiah Buffington
Jonas L. Pickard
Wilson Barber
Mary
Margaret Barber
Louisa Peters
Louis Toedemeier
John Coates
The Bray Sisters at Freeport Opera House
The Bray sisters from Chicago performed two comedies at the Freeport Opera House on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Miss Carrie Bray led in the principal role and received hearty applause and encores, with audiences filling the house both nights. The sisters, visiting with their parents, were praised for their engaging talent and encores in Barney's Courtship.
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Bray
McVicker’s Theatre
Chicago
Freeport
Opera House
Little Treasure
Mass Meeting for Mrs Kreamer at Opera House
Mrs M H Kreamer will lecture at the Opera House under the Temperance Union on Wednesday evening the 18th inst All are invited Admission free She comes recommended by Francis E Willard J L Pickard Supt Schools of Chicago and David Swing Others We trust Freeport will greet Mrs Kreamer with a crowded house
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M. H. Kreamer
Opera House
The
Temperance Union
Kreamer
Francis E. Willard
J. L. Pickard
Schools of
Chicago
David Swing
Freeport
Brains and editors in old Baltimore and Freeport lore
The passage ridicules editors and recalls Horace Greeley's 1871 visit to Freeport. It links Baltimore and Freeport newspaper vanity, noting Greeley’s remark about the Bulletin's editor and recounting a conversation at the Brewster House. The tone mirrors period newspaper bravado and social satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Gazette
Baltimore
Freeport Journal
Freeport Monitor
The
Monitor
Bulletin
Horace Greeley
Freeport
Opera House
Giles
Mr. Greeley
Brewster House
Greeley
Notable Local Visitors and Residents Travel Returns
Personal mentions track Monday morning departures, visits and arrivals. Frank H. Robinson and Indy visit friends. Mrs. Robinson formerly Adelle Clayton of Aurora Colorado. Gen. Burnside and son resting with John Burrell. Dr. Winslow in Freeport due to family illness. Hon. Fry reports Maryland Delaware peach crop substantial. families from Tolono Illinois and Hyde Park Cook County seen with local residents.
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HI. M. Wood
Iady
New York
Frank H. Robinson
Indy
Des Moines
Iowa
Freeport
J. O. P. Burnside
Washington City
John Burrell
General Burnside
Freeport Bulletin
F. C. Winslow
Chicago
J. Fry
Maryland
Delaware
George Karchner
Tolono
Geo
Hon. W. Barnes and
Hyde Park
Cook County
C. H. Knapp, Esq
Geneva Lake Excursion Promoted by Embury Sunday School
Embury Sunday School advertises an August 23 excursion to Geneva Lake as a premier summer outing. The article lauds the lake’s beauty and forests, notes steamboat service added in 1878, and cites abundant fishing and boating facilities. Pecatonica and Rockford expect to join the trip with hundreds of participants.
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Bachelder
Geneva Lake
Geneva
Embury Sunday School
Pecatonica
Rockford
Stephenson County Farmers Co operative elects directors
At a meeting of stockholders held at the Court House, Stephenson County Farmers Cooperative Society elected directors for two years William Miller and Ira Crippen and for one year Herbert S. Blakeway J F Strunk and Hiram Snyder. J M Chambers is believed to be the secretary. His management of the Cooperative Warehouse has given excellent satisfaction.
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Stephenson County Farmers’ Co-operative Society
Court House
William Miller
Ira Crippen
Herbert S. Blakeway
J. F. Strunk
Hiram Snyder
J. M. Chambers
Farmers’ Co-operative
Rockford Excursion Delayed by Rain Then Moves On
A heavy morning rain disrupted the Rockford excursion but by ten oclock it cleared. At 1130 a.m. three car loads of happy people with a band departed for Rockford to enjoy a jolly outing. The return train was scheduled for 10 p.m. last night.
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Rockford
Tie Back Dresses and a Silk Dress Breakage Accident
In a Rock Falls Progress note, ladies wearing tie back gowns are praised for elegance and ease entering carriages. A recent incident with a young woman and her beau Adopheus shows a dress tearing along two broad silk panels during a buggy entry, requiring a clothing change and proving the costume was not a tie back type.
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Adopheus
Rock Falls
Farmers, Wolves, and New Depot News From Crane's Grove
The writer visits Crane's Grove and Baileyville, noting abundant crops and a prosperous farmer G Vought with hundreds of acres, hogs, and cattle. He meets rheumatic patient Thomas Wilson and sees a thriving harvest among Adam Wilson and Minor Knapp, mentions wolves threatening livestock, and reports W A T Co installing a machine in Baileyville depot with J D Letteer as operator and August 8 as agent date.
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Crane’s Grove
Baileyville
G. Vought
Poland
Ruby
Red Fanny
Lula
Bell
Harrizon
Mollie Cotton
Mr. Vought
Thomas Wilson
Adam Wilson
Minor Knapp
Freeport
J. D. Letteer
T. M. Wilson
Reunion planned for surviving members of the Sixth Ill. Vol. Inf
The Galena Gazette reports a reunion for the surviving members of the 6th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry on September 28 and 29. Invitations go to all with reachable post addresses, urging quick mail to Gen. J. C. Smith in Chicago. A special train from Galena to Waukegan via Scales Mound and other points will carry attendees, with dignitaries including Gen. A. Baird and Gov. John L. Beveridge expected. The program begins with a Tuesday evening sequence in Waukegan after arrival.
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Galena
6Th
Ill
Vol. Infantry
J. C.smith
Washington St
Chicago
96Th
A. Baird
Sheridan
Smith D. Atkins
John L. Beveridge
Waukegan
Garena
Scales Mound
Apple River
Warren
Lena
96th Regiment Reunion News At Lake County Fair
A reunion planned for the 96th Regiment includes a parade to the Fair Ground with veterans from other commands. Gen J C Smith will deliver a historical address amid battalion drill, a picnic, and a parade. Free transportation to the gathering is provided by Lake County residents, with Galena as the next meeting site. Readers urged to send copies to veterans and report comrades to Gen Smith in Chicago.
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J. C. Smith
Lake County
Galena
Gazette
96Th
J.C. Smith
Chicago
Victory over the Whiskey Sellers in Whiteside County
Frederick Mitchell of Palmyra died from wounds after a January 1874 liquor purchase led to a night altercation and amputation. Mrs. Mitchell sued the liquor sellers under the 1872 temperance law, winning $3,000 at the Whiteside County Circuit Court after a retrial. Attorney M H Williams praised. case likely to reach the Supreme Court.
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Frederick Mitchell
Palmyr
Tei
Whiteside County
Julius Gregorius
Joel Harvey
M. Schmidt
Sterling
Henry Fredenbaugh
Fredenbaugh
Dixon
Mitchell
Train Attacked by Roughs on Chicago & Pacific Rail Line
Special Dispatch reports in Roselle Illinois that about twenty men employed by Col. Hough attempted to ride an eastbound Chicago and Pacific freight without paying. At Itasca they were put off, then attacked the passenger train, windows damaged, passengers endangered. Eight hijackers were captured near Itasca, nine more captured toward Chicago and sent to Keeney for examination. The railroad offers free transport for examination in Du Page county. authorities hope swift punishment and safety restoration.
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Chicago & Pacific
Post and Mall
Roselle
Iil
Col
Hough
Chicago
Chicago & Pacific Railroad
Itasca
Elgin
Amiateur
Keeney
Chicago Pacifi Railroad
Ens Tire Company
du Page County
Cassius M. Clay Leaves Republicans Over Russia Appointment
The St. Louis Globee Democrat notes Cassius M. Clay left the Republican party after the president did not appoint him minister to Russia. It argues Clay would have been a noisy Republican today if appointed, recalling prior honors but finding the ministry role neither influential nor valuable.
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Cassius M. Clay
Republican Party
Russia
St. Louis
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