Journal fights price cuts and patronage shifts
The Journal asserts an open battle over its contested issue, noting hard hits and no gloves, while acknowledging some patrons withdrawing and others joining. It announces a reduced advance subscription to $1.50 and asks supporters to spread the word. Also mentions Miss Sadie Fauble’s illness and a Democratic County Convention at Hettinger’s Hall on Saturday next Aug 31. The Centennial Lodge of Good Templars reports raising over $25 by subscription for yellow fever sufferers.
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Journal
Hettinger’s Hall
Centennial Ledge of
Good Templars
Sale of blooded stock at Cedar Springs Farm tomorrow
The sale of blooded stock takes place at Cedar Springs Farm three miles from property tomorrow Thursday at 10 oclock a m. The county jail at Galena was destroyed by fire on Saturday. The prisoners, three in number, have been transferred to this city and are in charge of Sheriff Leigh.
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Cedar Springs
Propenty
Galena
Leigh
H. McPhill
F. Mers Insurance Office
Local school hours and county court terms announced
Charles C Snyder offers a daily eight to nine a m visit at the High School except Friday. The Great Union Band plans an open air concert in front of the Court House next Saturday at seven. The September Term of the Stevenson County Circuit Court begins Monday Sept 2 with Judge J M Bailey presiding and lists calendar items including Peoples cases 38 Common Law 98 Chancery 61.
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Chas. C. Snyder
Great Union
Court House
Stephenson County Circuit Court
J. M. Bailey
Chancery
Soldiers Re Union At Amboy Illinois
A soldiers re union will be held in Amboy Illinois on September 11 and 12. All ex soldiers and citizens are invited to attend. Railroads offer passage at one and five tenths cents for the round trip. By order of Committee J B McConmie Agent
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Amboy
Ill
J. B. McConmie
Benner
Chicago
United States
Missionary Guild Meet. Miller Case in Court
Local notes report a Sunday sermon by Rev G Séifon in Salon Seen, and a regular Missionary Guild meeting. Peter Miller’s case ends in nolle prosequi after venue change. Memphis relief funds sent by city council. Schools reopen next Monday. new store plans by E Q Rosenstiel. Chancellor Martin M D relocates to Fort Seneca to practice medicine with strong European credentials.
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Peter Miller
Personal notices list visitors and church services
Miss Belle Fry of Chicago visits this city this week. Miss Carrie Sweet returns to Clinton Iowa. Mr Fred Bartlett returns after weeks in New York and Brooklyn. Mr Wolf of New York Clothing House heads east for a week. Misses Mitchell and Mira Giles to return tomorrow after a Kansas visit. Rev R F Sweet rector Zion Church to return Saturday. Sunday's services: Holy Communion 10 a m morning service with sermon 10 45 evening service 7 50.
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Belle Fry
Chicago
Carrie Sweet
Clinton
Iowa
Ffred
Mitchell
Mira Giles
Kansas
R. FP. Sweet
Zion Church
Soldier's Re-Union Picnic at Cedarville Illinois
An 1878 notice invites ex soldiers of the 46th Illinois Infantry and militia from Stephenson County to a Cedarville picnic on Sept 11 at 11 am. A Co A 46th reunion is planned with hopes for a permanent organization and multiple future gatherings. Freeport committee urges all ages to attend, hear camp life tales, and enjoy visits with members abroad.
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Cedarville
Stephenson County
46Th Regt
46Th
Freeport
State Fair Opens At Taylor's Driving Park
State Fair set for Monday September 16 at Taylor's Driving Park Freeport city mood favorable after last year's grand success. Preparations continue for an even bigger fair with exhibits from local and neighboring Iowa and Wisconsin. residents urged to host visitors and leave names with City Clerk Trembor.
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Taylor
Freeport
Iowa
Wisconsin
Trembor
Missing watch found on Chicago street after circus day
A gold watch and chain were found on Chicago street Saturday August 24 and the owner can claim by proving property and paying charges. Inquiries should be directed to the JOURNAL office.
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Chicago Street
Journal Office
New Law Firm Forms Partnership Neff and Stearns
Neff and Stearns have formed a law partnership in this city and vicinity. Neff, long associated with Bailey and Neff, brings a fine practice and strong reputation. Stearns, Harvard graduate, studied with Bailey and Neff, admitted to the bar, known for ability integrity and culture. The office remains the Bailey and Neff location.
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Messrs. Neff & Stearns
Neff
Bailey and Neff
Stearns
McVickers Visit Ahead of State Fair
The oldest and most reliable comedian and his Chicago company will perform at the State Fair in our city on Sept. 16. Seats go fast. buy early as sales will be large. Prices are popular with 75 cent reserved seats and 50 cent admission. Last year a dollar price caused a misstep by another company, which we deem a cautionary tale and applaud Mr Martin for keeping tickets affordable.
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E. Q. Rosenstiel
Messrs. Delhaur & Stevenson
Rosenstiel
Chicago
Martin M. D
Fort Seneca
Ohio
C. Martin
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Plains
B. T. Buckley
College of Physicians ,and Surgeons
City of
New York
Europe
East
Edward Warren, Bey
Paris
Martin
Egypt
A Rare Treat by Prof Arm strong at Baptist Church
Prof C Dale Armstrong elocutionist and ventriloquist will present an entertainment at the Baptist Church Friday evening with readings and selections by the Freeport Glee Club. Tickets are 25 cents, available at Ford Rose Co jewelry. Press reviews praise his voice and originality.
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C. Dale Armstrong
the Baptist Church
Freeport Quartette Club
Baptist Church
Freeport Glee Club
Ford, Rose & Co
Armstrong
Chicago Tribune
Willi
Estate Proceedings and Public Health Note
County Court reports approve guardianship actions and estate settlements for multiple decedents including Breswitz Karchner Ruthrauff Bolender Wisser Boop and Fye. Sanitary notice warns of yellow fever risk, urges thorough cleaning and sewer extension at Bridge Street mouth to prevent disease spread.
Deceased Hatate and probate claims in Aug sale
Hatate of J. Hotlacher deceased with claims allowed for Benjamin Rishel Robt Jones R H Jones and Estate of John Smith. Report approved and estate settled. August 22 decree for sale of real estate. Estate of Wm McCausland report of sale filed. Estate of John Deckwater Orvilla Smith appointed administratrix.
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Tusday
Ruthrauff
Gardling Hammell
Rob’t Hammell
Freq Bolender
Caroline Wisser
Geo. Boop
Mary Fye
J. Hotlacher
Benj. Rishel
Robt. Jones
R. H. Jones
John 8. Smith
W. S. Agney
Margaret Vocht
Wm. McCausland
John Deckwater
Orvilla Smith
Jennie Hight to Headline at State Fair in Freeport
Jennie Hight will perform at Turner Hall in Freeport during the State Fair with a full company. The star, praised by Chicago press as versatile and brilliant, is expected to “fill her bill” with a series of new plays and draw hearty applause for her graceful stage presence and notable voice.
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Turner Hall
Freeport
Chicago Tribune
Inter- Ocean
Chicago
Jennie
Chicago Evening Journal
Jennie Hight
Chicago Times
Narrow Escape From Drowning At Mrs O Rourkes Wash Tub
Herald reports Mrs Mary O Rourke of the Third Ward nearly drowned yesterday after fumes from soapsuds affected her. She fell into the tub but, a powerful woman, managed to free herself. Friends praise her effort while warning a nameless man with glasses to beware his lurid insinuations against a quality woman.
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Herald
Mary O’rourke
Quality Hill
Secretary Schurz Eyes Pacific Homestead Guidance Plan
Secretary Schurz prepares for settler homestead guidance on Pacific road land grants under his recent Dudymott vision. The Pacific Railroad, via counsel, seeks a hearing before current regulations are promulgated. He grants company attorneys until the 26th to file their arguments. Two hundred boys’ suits arrive at Walton Co Paris.
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Schurz
Pacific
Dudymott
Pacific Railroad
Council
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