Old Settlers Picnic and Steamer Excursion Details
Local notes report Cedarville’s Old Settlers picnic today. Steamer Fire Engine Co. No. 1 hosts a Dubuque excursion on September 15 with round trip fare $2.00 and a Mississippi steamboat ride. Hon. H Burchard and Hon. Jere Pattison will give addresses.
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Old Settlers
Cedarville
Steamer Fire Engine Company
Dubuque
Iowa
Mississippi
H. ©. Burchard
Jere Pattison
James 8. McCall
Order of Masonry
Portland
Maine
J.B. Lemon
John Cobel
Buckeye Township
Freeert
Florence Station
Western Union R.3
Illinois
Ottawa
Richard J. Ogleaby
John Tillson
Quincy
7Th Illinois Cavalry
Bushnell
S. M. Cullom
Col. Stephenson
The
United Brethren
Folo
Exchange Hotel
Polo
P. Holness
P. E
Tragic Garden Accident Claims Little Girl
A four year old daughter of Geo Ruble of Burchard fell into a cesspool in the garden and drowned. The narrow two inch platform covering the pool had decayed. the child climbed it and slipped into about five feet of water. Despite immediate efforts and medical help, life was pronounced extinct. Remains were taken to Pleasant Valley for burial amid many mourners.
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Olive Virglaire
Sfour
Yeate
Geo
Ruble
Burchard
Pleasant Valley
Temperance Dining Hall to Open at Fair Grounds
Temperance Dining Mall on the Fair Grounds announces a dining hall opening on Tuesday the 7th during the fair. It will serve customers daily and solicit donations of provisions from city and county friends, with emphasis on milk butter vegetables and pickles. the Temperance Union ladies urge liberal patronage.
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The
Temperate Union
Personal Mentions From Local Social News
Miss Mary Baker returns to Chicago today after visiting friends in the city for a week. William T. Tinsley editor of the Lyons Republican is visiting with his wife and child, guest of Captain W. G. Barnes. Colonel Henry G. Hicks of Minneapolis is visiting Freeport, welcomed by old friends. Geo. C. Fry of Chicago is in the city.
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Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
Northern Illinois
Lena
The
Evangelical Association
Evangelical Messenger
Cleveland
Byers
Hig Colaborers
Mary Baker
Chicago
William T. Tinsley
Enq
Lyons, New York, Republican
W. G. Barnes
Tinsley
Fresconi Journal
Henry G. Hicks
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Freeport
Col. Hicks
Stephenson County
Geo. C. Fry, Esq
Lost Keys Found on Cedarville Road Notice
A small bunch of keys was found on Cedarville road about a week ago. The owner may claim by proving property and paying the notice fee to C. P. McCool Co Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarville
C. P, McCool
Zion Church Names New Rector from Nashotah Seminary
Zion Episcopal Church selects Rev Richard T Sweet B D from Nashotah Theological Seminary as pastor starting September 1. The building recently restored with frescoes in the chancel and redesigned seating with three aisles, upholstered seats, and new carpet. Services resume on the first Sunday in September.
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Richard T. Sweet
Nashotah
Wis
Zion Church
Sweet
Zion Parish
Freeport Sir Knights Enjoy Delavan Lake Outing
A party of 47 adults and 10 children from Freeport traveled by Western Union to Delavan Lake Wisconsin. At Beloit Sir Knight Frost presented a bouquet to Sir Knight Warner, Captain General, from Beloit ladies. They were warmly welcomed by Dr Von Suessmitch and others, camped near the lake, fished, sailed, and enjoyed a masonic drill. The Delavan Brass Band played, and the group praised the hosts.
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Freeport
Western Union
Delavan Lake
Wisconsin
Beloit
Knight Frost
Knight Warner
Globe
Mount Gilboa
Frost, Collins and Ingersoll
Delavan
Knight Scofield
J. 8. Gates
Chevalier von Suessmilch
Shady Club
Freeport Commandry Knights Enjoy Shore Campaign Adventure
A Freeport gathering of about seventy, led by J S Gates, Dan Adamson, M V Brown and others, recounts a two day camp by the shore with meals, jokes and hospitality. The voyage featured skilled navigation by Captain Warner and a festive display of culinary prowess saved from a banquet by Ritter Von Suessmilch. The group expects a return next summer with a steamer to entertain bass, pickerel and perch, and praises banker Ben Barnes for organizing housing and entertainment.
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Irich
Sieur de Warter
Sage
Brown
Munn
Freeport
Warner
J. S. Gates
Brewster House
Ritter von Suessmilch
Jenkins
Knight Munn
Jupiter Pluvius
Gates
Freeport Commandry
Dan. Adamson
M. V. Brown
M. D. Chamberlin
E. L
Express
Ben. Barnes
Delavan
County Court Proceedings Aug 11 to Aug 21
Executors and administrators appointed for several estates with bonds and appraisers listed. Claims against Edward Murphy and others approved, real estate sale decreed for Louis Toedemeier. guardians and executors filed and approved final reports and discharged throughout Aug.
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Abram Reber
Glora Carter
Silas Keister
Abram Keeler
Samuel Moist
Hannah Martin
David P. Martin
David Martin
Wm. Jones
Deviller Eaton
John Neeley
Margaret McCoy
A. J. McCoy
Matthew Carmody
Edward Murphy
Zartman
H. Miller
M. Lawyer
Geo. S. Kleckner
Jacob Ludy
M. Armagast
Louis Toedemeier
Michael Musser
John H
Adam W. Woblford
Guardian
Geo. W. Ritzman
Alice Schrack
Charles H. Leet
Frank W Leet
Wm. Leet
New Advertisements in this Week's Journal
Notice lists new ads from W. G. & W. Barnes threshers and farm machinery, Staver & Snyder patent metallic stiffener, Boots and Shoes, F. T. Griffith or J. R. Lemon, farms to rent, T. K. Beat's dry goods, and I. F. Kleckner estray notice.
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W. G. & W. Barnes
Staver & Snyder
F. T. Griffith
J. R. Lemon
T. K. Beat
Mammoth Dry Good House
I. F. Kleckner
Estray
What is Democracy to the Chicago Times
The Chicago Times questions the meaning of democracy as it quotes the Ohio and Maryland parties on currency and specie payment. It contrasts calls for irredeemable shinplasters with protests against currency expansion pending congressional action toward early specie resumption.
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Ohio
Maryland
Congress
Chicago Times
Geneal Lake Excursion Disaster Recounts Wreck Near Rockford
From Freeport Journal Extra, the Geneva Lake excursion of 821 passengers left Freeport Monday morning for a day at Geneva Lake. A cow strayed onto the track near Mathies Crossing at 7:46 PM, causing the engine to plow into the cow and derail. The first coach rolled into a ditch. two passengers, Albert Askey and Mrs. Mattie Brubaker, were seriously injured. Several others sustained bruises or minor injuries. The conductor and crew acted to flag trains and arrange medical aid. no other serious injuries were confirmed. The party dispersed in Geneva before returning, with many visiting hotels, steamer rides, and lake excursions. The account lists numerous injured and present witnesses, with ongoing efforts to bring the train back to Freeport.
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Geneva Lake
Rockford
Mathies’ Crossing
Albert Askey
Ridott
Mattie Brubaker
Brubaker
Askey
Deacon Mabie
J. 8
Best
Freeport
Joseph Rhodes
Hibbard
Chicago
Belvidere
Caledonia
J.C. Kean
Jere Pattison
Embury
Lena
Kenosha Road
Genoa
Geneva
Whiting
Merriam
Helicon
Kellers
Ady
Eneva
T Kuehner
Wagne
Bollinger
Wagner
Ida
Goudin Nonz
M Kinball Carrie
Hollings
Kingsworth
Cecrain
Holl Boalt
Flora Carmody Lust Boller
Fred
Grier
Eva Addis
Orta
Dimmerman
Dellinger
Strohm
Emma Showalter
Tua Hurrell
Fetree
Slough and Son
J Bonen
Henry Pfeif
Lewis Hart
Josie K Lord
W Foray
T Engle Rey Satee
Mike
Fox
Steineon
Irene
Stanton
Herbert
Lillizlere
Saul
Ina Es
Cae Rhodes
Oseadler
Iellea Ges Clonee
Mig Eichlinberger
Keen Ale
Kate Lemon
Deluer
Re Lahey
Willie Snyder
Urrii
Sacle
Ohane Wallar
Ell
Sis
OS Brubaker
Allen
Lemon
Diffenbaugh
Lizzie Sanborn
Sanborn
Burrell
Metz
Thomas
Ensle
W Price
Bivens
Kositmiller
M Fairburn
Sarah Swentzel
Win Austine
Isaac Haas
Paul Miller
H Smith
F Shand
J Stibbens
W Brown
C McDowell
Oeloy
Mapes
Rockey
J Miller
Bhes
Myers
McEathren
Hurst
W Potter
Middleditch
Walton
Mynerd
CM Shaffer
Roger
Wm Hill & Bro
Elida Williams
Isaac Stine
M M Mayer
Cronkrite
M W
Shaffer
Eddie Anstine
Becker
L Lilley
W. Goudhnour
D Howland
Keeler
Schebler
Gatiffand
R McLaughlin
Merick
W Stokes
Wilder G
Atchinson
Schiott
Martin
L Wells
H R Wells
Fannie Wells
Clara Lincoln
Dr Wilson
Annie Wetzel
Ella Murray
D Culver
Eva Stafford
Emma Peck
Alice Smith
M Peck
J Phillips
E Corning
Fye
L Atchinson
Stout
W. Atchison
Miller
Rockey Sallie Bennifin
H Allen Kittie Goss
Thompson
Flora
Wella
Brown
W. Hall
J H Deaner
Joaiy Walker
Mattie Morgan
Nellie Sherboney
Arling Arling
J Allington
Rebecca Kerr
Peiper
Melissa Hoovardy
Smith Katie Shoesmith
E Pangborn
M Houghte
EB Goettle Ant
Mahny
J A Sanders
Roach
W Norton
Nannie Alle
Tila Miller
Trowbridge
Marti Mack
JC Kean
Balile Hoo
Helen M Cunningham
Emma Arter
E Lee
Thos Schrader
Bhaffner
Chas Hurd
Winnie Packard
H P Mix
Hattie Griggsby
Ide
L Frisbie
Maguire
Pendergrast
H H Denv
R Allen
Jobo Hutchinson
Margaret Smith
Mar
Taggart
Geo
Annie
Bwanzey
Hart
Cleveland
Fickip
Parsons
Lady Clara Stall
Rotter
Sherman Harriet Liet Favard
L Rief
Carroll
Sarah Becker
Mokatrich
Sarah Hadley
Mustin
Jady
Wrennie
K Roswiller
Henter Nay Verre
Bey Branton
Hadley
Hershey
Palmer John Lewis
Hester
Alice Palmer
W H.grend
Jon Man
Houghton Uxber
OH Wadsworth
Richens Binks
Milas
Aogier
Beart Hon
Jeer
Jacob Gitert
H Biller
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M. Stoskopf
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L. B. Sanborn
Charles Otto
Adam Marker
George Hoffman
Daniel Adamson
E. L. Cronkrite
O. E. Stearns
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