Renovations and events brighten the town scene
The Court House received a facelift with polished woodwork and a fresh outlook. Staver and Snyder rebuilt a foundation wall and added a new sidewalk for their shoe store. Chamberlain and Guiteau refresh the storefront front. Excelsior Lodge announces a meeting with invited visiting brethren. Gas mains on Galena and Prospect streets replaced by iron pipes. Isaac Stine adds a chic awning to the Star Clothing House on Chicago Street. Prof. I I Rassweiler will preach at Salem Church and lecture on The Bible in Literature. The Georgias presented an entertaining show at a nearly full house. Morera noted as welcome though “craps” and corn suffer. Temperance group hosted a successful ice cream festival to cover incidental expenses.
Freeport M E Church in Session With Bishop Merrill
The Freeport District Conference of the M E Church is in session at the First M E Church with Bishop Merrill presiding. The Bishop will preach Wednesday evening and Rev Jas Baum of Galena will deliver his lecture on India Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
M. E.’Church
M. E
Merrill
Jas. Baum
Galena
India
Lizzie Crockett Sired by Lulu on Track Pace
The Chicago Times reports Lizzie Crockett driven by W W Hamilton ran a mile and repeat at Taylor's Driving Park last week with times near 2:25, noting she is half sister to Lulu who owns a 2:15 record and is owned by S W Wheelock of Motine Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times
Lizzie ‘Crockett
W.W. Hamilton
Taylor's Driving Park
Lulu
S. W. Wheelock
Motine, Ills
City Council Approves Night Lighting for Streets
By unanimous vote the City Council decides to have existing street lamps lighted in the coming month. The council hopes they will continue thereafter, arguing a large city should not allow citizens and visitors to grope through unlighted streets.
Sidewalk Deterioration on Chi cago Street Prompts Action
The west side sidewalk from Galena to Reck is extremely dilapidated with loose boards. This heavily traveled thoroughfare, second only to Galena and Main streets, prompts calls for authorities to replace the sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Street
Galena Street
Reck
Galena
Main Streets
Tramp killer captured near Opeburg after manhunt
The tramp who killed a man and wounded two or three more near Opeburg ten days ago was captured by the Carroll county Sheriff near that place on Monday. A man matching his description was seen in the city recently, with a postal money order demanded by the Sheriff, and was ordered out of town by Policeman Boynton. Jonuah! wish you had shown it
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Opeburg Hs
Carroll County
Boynton
Jonuah
Charles
Nine Orphans Visit Ends in Lopsided Loss for Lena Team
The Lena nine Orphans arrived in the city last Friday in red, white and blue attire to play a picked local nine. They were defeated 15 to 8 in a one sided game. Local boys urged to learn to play ball before future visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Local Personal News and Abridged Society Notes
Messrs James Ainsworth of Lafay ette Iowa and Chas Foster of Monroe Wis visit the city. E E Wise of Mendota formerly here calls. A G Warner of Dixon returns home after visiting relatives. A A Crary plans to make Freeport his home. W S Lamb returns from Iowa trip with crop outlook favorable. Multiple Iowa and Wisconsin acquaintances visiting Freeport with health and business plans noted. Albert M Churchill plans a West trip for health and business. The column mocks a local editor and mentions a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty notice to hired help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
James Ainsworth
Lafayette, Lowa
Chas
Mnk Foster
Monroe, Wis
E. E. Wise
Mendota
Freeport
A. G. Warner
Dixon
L. A. Warner
A. A. Crary
W.S. Lamb
G. A. Stiles & Co
Iowa
Lamb
L. L. Ainsworth
Ainsworth
Dubuque
J. Bronson
Dr. Byers Leaves Lena for Monroe Wisconsin
Dr. F. W. Byers, long time Lena resident and wartime surgeon with the 96th Illinois Vols., has moved to Monroe, Wisconsin, where he has relatives. His friends in Lena extend best wishes and confidence that Monroe will soon appreciate his many good qualities as a man and physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Byers
Lena
Monroe
Wis
Byers
Daviess County
Ilis
Ile
Lis
Say John Wilkes and a Proposal for a Drill Company
A colorful note mocks John Wilkes proposing he form a military company, offering a weekly demonstration outside the city and suggesting nicknames such as the Blues and Kilkenny Greys. It playfully teases his drills and past record, hinting at more playful or pointed tag ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilkes
Kilkenny
Stysoury
Citizens urged to host visitors during State Fair week
The Executive Committee asks Freeport residents to open homes and provide accommodations for visiting guests during the State Fair. A bureau will collect names and the number of people each family can entertain, with Trembor as secretary handling submissions by September first. The call emphasizes liberal responses to ensure comfortable hosting and protect the city’s good reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Wim. Trembor
Wa. Trembor
Excursion to Rockford by Steam Fire Engine Co No 1
Steam Fire Engine Co No 1 plans a grand excursion to Rockford on Wednesday August 22 with round trip at 1.00. departure from Freeport at 8 AM return by 9 PM. Committee includes Captain Polley H B Amerling Leonard Stoskopf Tip Holland and Marshal Dreyer. Amusements planned at a Rock River resort two miles from Rockford with a river steamer to carry passengers. Tickets from committee and G Sanborns book store. The piece also references a disorderly individual and urges Sheriff Leigh to restrain him.
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H. B. Amerling
Leonard Stoskopf
Tip” Holland
Marshal Dreyer
Rock River
Rockford
G. Sanborn
Crop Prospects Season July Weather Report
The July weather has favored farm work and harvesting with grain and hay saved in excellent condition. Corn growth is rapid due to heat, while some areas lack rain. meteorological reports are on another page. The crop condition table shows varied yields across counties in grains and vegetables, with notes on wheat rye barley oats flax Irish potatoes and subscriptions of 1876. S. D. Fisher, Secretary, notes a railroad strike delayed July report.
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Jefferson
Macoupin
Montgomery
Wabash
Rport
S. D. Fisher
Turner
Winnebago
Rock Falls
Special Reports From Northern Counties Carroll Stephenson Winnebago
Special Reports from Northern Counties describe corn prospects in Carroll Jo Daviess and Stephenson noting chinch bugs injuring wheat oats and barley with some regions expecting average yields and others needing rain. Stephen son and Winnebago report late corn good but dry weather risk. fruit crops largely failure with scarce apples and berries. minor crime and odd local anecdotes end the survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Rumor of Murder Involving Farwell Wagons Debunked
A circulating report claimed Mr. Chas Campbell was murdered and Ma Braden identified as the killer but proved false. Dispatches to Chicago Journal and other parties later confirmed Farwell’s drivers are safe and continue selling wagons as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Campbell
Fire at Adams Street residence extinguished before engine arrival
An alarm of fire last Wednesday afternoon reported at the residence of Mr. E. B. Winger on Adams Street. Firemen and hose carts rushed out but arrived after the blaze was quenched by a neighbor with water. Damages totaling $40 were covered by Etna Insurance Company. cause unknown.
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E. B. Winger
Adams Street
Etna Insurance Company
Winger
Died Oneco Woman J Vanmatre Passes Away
Obituary notes the death of Mrs J Vanmatre on Tuesday evening at her Oneco residence. Described as a loving mother and Christian neighbor, she and her husband emigrated from Ohio early in Stephenson County’s settlement era, reflecting a longtime local family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneco
J. Vanmatre
Christian Haas
Ohio
Stephenson County
Fragmented obituary notes a long life and large family
An elderly woman aged 79, identified with a Chicago context, lived a faithful life in all relations. She left twelve children, four of whom have preceded her. Her remains were interred at Mt Pleasant Cemetery after afternoon services, as relatives and friends gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmi
Mt. Pleasant
Embury M E8 Picnic Planned at Smith's Grove
The Embury group plans an 8 of this or will picnic at Smith's Grove Frigg next. Train will leave the depot at 9 15 a m sharp. Through the court of Mr I Holden the cars will be the disposal of the school.
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Embury M. E
Smith’s Grove
Frigg
Endorsement for J Potter as County Superintendent candidate
County teachers express implicit confidence in J Potter for County Superintendent of Schools, praising his integrity efficiency and four years of progress in local schools. A long list of signatories urges delegates to renominate and reelect him, citing his counsel experience and good judgment benefiting classroom duties and county education.
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J. Potter
Ple
Shepard Thomas E Wey
Fenner
Kryder
Harwood Newton Kreamer
Carnefix
Cadwell Jas Rybolt Elh
Etzler
Eichel
Walkley
Sen
Cain
Fehr
P Fisher
Gheen
AJ Cole
Stamm Gee
RC Stout
Hineline
Ritzman
D Steinestle
Pollock JC Pickard
Win Aske
Rockey
Walter Knoll
Harvey Cole Shirwin
Hutchison
Turner
Rossman
Auman
Clifford Musser
J Klopp
Harlacker
John Harrington
Grigsby
Boynton de Forest van Vleck
Mary Scace
Julia A Hahn
Mary E Powderly
Emma L
Braithwaity
Mary Davy
Susan Pickar
Eddiie Corning
E V Keever
Ida Whallenger
Slaggie Flanagat
Jennie Massenberg
Lila
Minnie Rogers
Susie Brown
Sarah Belde
Julia Osborne
Katie Mott
Ellen Moran
Mary J Sue
Lizzie Chambers
Addie Delsell
Mary J Steel
Sadie E
Mitel
Elvis Spackman
Fanny de
Mary C Fon
Bessie Welty
Ott Beare
Jarrie Duncan
Amy Bee
Ellen Fisher
Jutia
Anna & Seebold
Cordell
Mitta Hi Grimes
Basa Ce
Anna Buckman Ferns
Nixo
Kate Watson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sorat
Messrs. Staver & Snyder
Messrs. Chamberlain & Guiteau
Excelsior Lodge
A. F
A. M
Galena Avenue
Carroll Street
Prospect Street
Isaac Stine
The
Star Clothing House
Chicago’ Street
I. I. Rassweiler
North Western College
Salem Church
Georgias
de W. Sprague
Shakspeare
Vindory
Morocco
A.D. Meacham
Morera
Ity
the Organ
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
CHE
Sheriff Leigh
Dot Weller
Illinois Department OF Agriculture
Springfield
Northern Counties
Schoo
Muu
Bordner
W. Fitzpatrick
Homer Mix
Rowe Samuel Wagner
Dickson Catherin
W Miller
Joseph Little
Folgate
Joseph Heinen
Gohn
Staveru
Snyder
Tage Age
Lyon
House of Con
Staver & Snyder
Deo Iit
Palin
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