Fragments of 1878 Local Notes and Fair Preparations
Readable items include Stevenson county events from 1878 such as a rockford lecture by Harriet Beecher Stowe, depot work, a Mt Carroll fair with cattle stalls, and local improvements. Mentions a cholera loss of hogs, a fatal railroad accident near Belvidere, and renovations at the Diffenbaugh property with croquet grounds planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Diffenbaugh
Stephenson Street
Carlipp
Harriet
Beecher Stowe
Rockford
Freeport
92D Ilinois
Mt. Carrioll
Western Union
Stephenson
Carroll ‘County
Mt. Carroll
Stephenson County
Western Union R. R
Through Line From Chicago to Suspension Bridge Trains
The note extols Michigan Central Great Western through route from Chicago to Suspension Bridge with elegant Pullman cars. credits Supts Sargent and Muir for superior route management and comforts. It also reports varied local items from Freeport including travel notes and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Central
Great Western
Chicago
Sargent
Muir
Brown's Dam outing draws families for croquet and fishing
A mixed group arrived by A bus express wagon and buggias to Brown's dam last Thursday. People scattered to find croquet and fishing spots while a luncheon followed. The day featured croquet, three sets, fishing, blind man's buff, and a string of fish. Some left at six, seven, or eight, enjoying a starlit ride home. Brown's remains a popular pleasure spot this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rohrer
Carroll St
Brown’s Dam
Brown’s
Robbery at Lawyer Burchard hardware store described
A Sunday night crime reports a break in at Lawyer Burchard hardware store. Thief took pocket knives valued 25 to 50 dollars, possibly a tin shop worker. Description notes medium height dark complexion hair and coat. A man matching the profile was spotted near the back alley by two night officers. He fled toward the Dude House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawyer & Qorchard’s
Lawyer & Burchard
Mr. Dubs
Bible Gift Ceremony at Local Lodge Dinner
A damp evening gathering at the Hidle Lodge 96x saw members of the Youngs block join wives and children for a Bible presentation. The Chief Engineer and members praised the sacred volume, with a bound quarto Bible presented by the wives, a gift of a cushion and a chroma as tokens of respect, followed by prayers and a social supper.
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Hidle Lodge
Tower Stephens
Bry
Gusta
Brother A
Wm. Ade
M. L. Gorman
Dana
Parker
Onier Axp
Broadie
Lapis
Alwa
Engineer Wilson
Cleveland
Freeport
O' Rey
Smith
Walter Ford
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Messrs. Ford, Elson, Dawson
Dubs
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Charlie
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M. EB
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Mease
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Mr. D
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Rochford Feginter
Jacob Rodearmel
Nevada
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Lewis Ward
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Clarence
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R.M. A. Hawk
Carroll County
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S. M. Long
J. F. Long
Dr. Good
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Isaac FE. Carey
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Galena
Rufus Kirk
United States Ganger
Jacob R. Harding
Kirk
Harding
Peard
Wm. Lane
Baileyville
Jennie E. Bray
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Star Comedy Company
Fort Madison
Lews
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Mlinois
General Atkins
Hainois Central
Polo
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Aurora
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