Local notices and upcoming events from Jo Daviess County paper
Readers are urged to note a Rockford excursion fundraiser for Steam Engine Co. No 1 and a First Methodist sociable hosted by M Krinbill at Lincoln Ave and Jackson St. The Temperance Reform Club plans its semi annual officer election at Temperance Hall on August 28 1877. A birth at the Waddell home is reported with happy parents and a growing family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Reform Club
Temperance Hall
F. A. Tharprin
Geo. M. Fuoate
New City Map Plans Promoted by County Surveyor
Mr F. and Tose, County Surveyor, has finished a city map plot and will publish it if he can gather 100 buyers. A large drove of porkers, mainly Poland China and Berkshire, numbered 47 head and weighed 16,000 pounds total, averaging about 344 pounds. James K. Grier sold his Clarence flock interest to F. E. Bangasser for 1700 cash as Bangasser starts anew. Albert Rice, son of Fred Rice, had his foot crushed by cars at Dakota and had his leg amputated above the ankle performed by Drs Buckley and Caner with many physicians present. he is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. &. Tose
Josél
Poland
China
Berkshire
M. Grier
Silver Creek
James K
Bell
Clarence
Kansas
F. FE. Bangasser
Albert Rice
Fred Rice
Dakota
Buckley
Caner
A.W. Efall
Lena
Knowlton Bros
Nall
Hall
Chicago
Militia fund drive and district conference notes
Otie Militia Company seeks citizen gifts to fund uniforms as arms arrive from Springfield while a city committee plans drives. The Freeport District M E Conference reports good growth, debt relief, and revivals with talks on class meetings evangelists and ongoing camp planning, plus thanks to Freeport hosts and a Lena meeting date set.
Mayer Buys Rhodes Butchering Business In Freeport
M M Mayer purchases Joseph Rhodes meat operations and takes over the former Rhodes location in Kuehner's building on Stephenson Street. The longtime Freeport citizen vows to maintain quality, promising juicy steaks and roasts. The article also notes preparations for the State Fair and a Dixon Baptist Association meeting at the Baptist Church with Rev J L Sampson delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
M. I. Church
M. E
M.M. Mayer
A. B. Fitch
Joseph Rhodes
Mr. Mayer
Iis
Mayer's
Mr. Rhodes
Kuehner
Stephenson Street
Chicago
J Aly
Rhodes
Dixon Baptist Association
Baptist Church
J. LL Sampson
Mt. Carrol
Duteabs
Chicasgo
Old Settlers Gather At Cedarville Aug 29 Reunion
The article invites La Salle county residents to the annual Old Settlers reunion at Cedarville on Wednesday of next week, Aug 29. It notes relic displays from the last La Salle gathering and suggests new heirlooms would interest the rising generation. It also reviews a Safety Rein-Holder Co nickel-plated rein holder from Portland Maine, praising its fit and urging buyers to send $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarville
la Salle County
Safety Rein-Holder Co
Portland
Maine
Freeport Guards Plan Evening Meeting at New Hall
A Wednesday gathering of the Freeport Guards will convene at their new Bridge Street hall if ready, or Tarbox Hall above Forda's jewelry. The aim is to muster the company to consider the uniform committee report and other business. attendance of all members is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Guards
Bridge St
Forda
A. V. Richards
Fishing Party Enjoys A Day By The River At Fisher's Mills
A reporting party joined Orangeville pleasure seekers for a fishing and picnic trip to Fisher's Mills. Weather delays aside, the group explored by boat and foot, croqueted and relaxed by the river, with a grand dinner and a glowing sunset sendoff despite no fish biting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Fisher's Mills
Sol
Weather and Agriculture Report From McConnell's Grove
In McConnell's Grove Epior Jounnan notes extreme dryness last month harming corn but a shower on the 13th eased dust and refreshed the land. Farmers threshing report better grain yields with oats around 45 bushels per acre rye 84 and winter wheat 20. Spring wheat is scarce due to drought. James Price, succeeding McNutt as postmaster, has moved the post office to his store and is expected to be a good appointee. A. Stamun's new urn is now fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epior Jounnan
James Price
McNutt
Jim
A. Stamun
North of this place a new town improvement underway
A fragment from a 1877 notice describes a grove dance near the village and a band led by Prof. Gerber. The McConnell's Grove Helions Corbet Band, organized four years earlier, is performing and a Methodist project is advancing. The event promises ample music and an evening dance in the grove, inviting all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell’s Grove Helions Corbet
John Gerber
Lyman
Stulbert
County Superintendent Nomination Supported by Teachers
County teachers endorse J Potter for reelection as County Superintendent of Schools urging delegates to support his renomination at the County Convention. They praise his four years of leadership, counsel, and judgment, and cite his energy advancing local schools. The list names many signatories and reflects strong community backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Potter
Shepard Thomas
Fenner Mesey
A. Harwood
Camefix Jug Rybote
Hichel
FA Cain
CM Murly
Fisher JA
Gheen
J Cole
A Stamm
Geo
Camefix
RC Stout
Hinelmne
Ritzman
W Etzler
Steinestle
Pollock JC Pickard
Aske
PW Rockey
Walter F
Krou
Harvey Cole
Irwin
H Hutchison
T Turner
EB Lathom
B Klontz
HE Stout
Andrew Marsh
TE Myer
Edmond Kennedy
Barr Frank Keagle
He Keagle
Worrick
RK Myers
Matter
Price Isaac Wagner
Myers GM Heckman
Frank di Miller
Peter Rubendall
AJ McComber
Elston
R Meyer
Boynton
Albert McDaniel
Walkey, Jr
J Carroll
JM Caldwell
Reiger
Border
Fitzpatrick
E Levers Howler Mix
Brace
Rowe
Samuel Wagner
Tilkemeyer
Dickson
Rossman
Joseph Heinen
TC Bike
DA Bolender
Auman
Gohn
Amangst
Kabr
Clifford Musser
J'Klopp
Harlacker
John ‘Harrington
Grigsl
HB Boynton de Forest van
Angle
Mary Seace
Julia A Hahn
Mary E Powderls
Emma L Braithwaite
Mary Davy
Susan Pick
Eddrie Corning
EV Keever
Ida Whallenger
Maggie Flanagan
Jennie Mass
Carrie Kilgero
Amy Galbraith
Mary ¢ Goddard
Bessie Walty
Only Brenker
Carrie Dunnan
Ally
Kllen Fisher
Julia Osborne
Amo
K Sevbol
al Gordella Howard Etta dl Grimes
Susan Cooper
Anna Buckmin
Emouth Bullenger
Kate Watson
Ena
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Jennings Seminary
Rockford
Steam Engine Co. No. 1
M. E. Church
M. Krinbill
Lincoln Avenue
Jackson Street
Wim. Consalus
Winslow Township
Mr. C
Jo Daviess County
Thellinois State
Sity
Jlon. S. D. Fisher
State Board of Agriculture
Springfield
Tede” Waddell
Northwestern and Mechanical Association
M. S
Robison
Seay
Dulingua
Southwestern Wisconsin Induastrial Association
J. &. Ausley
Carroll County Agricultural Board
H. Ashway
Boone County
Bs Agriculturail Society
BE. Deaner
Belvidere
Rockford Gazelle
Chicago Amateur Horse Association
Rocktowdl
At Phree
Minda
Gretna Green
Otie
Unis
Galena
E.Q. Fuller
Atlanta
South
W. H. Waight
W. J H. Tibball
Wierrras
Wuerras
Northwestern Christian Advocate
J. P. Morris
J.W. Liberton
Mt. Carroll
R. A. Harwood
John Imlay
Thompson
Cyrus Krider
Edward Breen
Elizabeth
A. Bucks
Rov. R. Procter
First Church of
TI. BR. Antes
Jewell
W. Crummer
HT. Snyder
G. 17. Wells
Rev
A. Campbell
Q. Puller
Bishop Merrill
B. Fuller
Atlante
Pecatonica
Treumbor
Cam
Chambertlin
Wright’s
Old Settlers
Embury M.E.S
R.H. Holder
N. W. Road
Crane & Co
Mechanic Street
Newark
N.J
J. B. Taylor
Methodists
Masonic Hall
McConnell’s Grove
Staverd
Snyder
Qtavers
Wnyder
Lyon
Lyonta
Staver & Snyder
Newton Kreamer
Cadwell - HA
Etzler
Sen
Vam Peer
Elaton
T J Hunter
GW Blanch
Tfaman
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