Local notes from town and surrounding visits
Rev W B Norton known as Will spent last Sabbath at home. Mrs Lasier of Chicago visits relatives. Mr L and Mr Wright return from New York. Z T Runner recovering from illness. Rev Dr Cooley to preach at Van Brocklin Church next Sunday. D W Blaine and P B Veil visit from Chicago. David Love of Florence visits at 82 and well. J H Staver wins club badge with 17 of 20. Plate glass installed at Burchard Scott building nearing completion. David Burrell improving at home. Dr Sunderland preaches at union services in M E Church. Frank Bechtel and Alvin Walkey depart for Northwestern College. Mrs W T Giles improving under Dr Stearns. Mrs Hemenway returns. infant class of M E Sunday School cheerful.
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Dr. Cooley
Baptist Church of
van Brocklin Church
D. W
Prof C C Snyder to meet at high school Saturday all day
Prof C C Snyder will be at the High School rooms all day next Saturday to discuss school matters. The September term of Circuit Court opens next Monday with 63 common law cases 78 chancery cases 33 people’s cases and many divorces among the docket.
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C. C. Snyder
Florence Man Wm Love Improves From Illness
The Florence resident Mr William Love has been very ill with a fever resembling typhoid but under Dr C B Wright care he is improving and expected to recover soon.
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David Burrell
Burrell Nets 13 Birds in Day’s Sport Show
Dan Burrell, noted as a top city wing shot, spent Friday in the field. He scored ten birds on doubles and finished with a total of 13 birds for the day, per the Car roll County Herald notice.
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Dan Burrell
Carroll County Herald
Death Notice for Mrs J C Spare in Gelena
We regret to learn of the death on the 18th inst at her home in Gelena of Mrs J C Spare. She was estimable and beloved, and her loss will be keenly felt in all circles. Dr Sunderland of Washington D C, visiting his brother Senator D T H Sunderland, was among the first to reach the President's side eight weeks ago when he was struck down by Guiteau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelena
J. C. Spare
Dr. Sunderland
Washington, D. C
D. T H. Sunderland
Guiteau
Bridge Commission Plans Iron Bridge At Stephenson Street
Bridge commissioners met on a Tuesday of last week and agreed to build an iron bridge at the foot of Stephenson street. They will advertise for bids to construct the piers and abutments. A telephone was placed in the First Presbyterian Church last Saturday by order of President Farwell, enabling many residents to hear Dr Sundeland's sermon. connections were made Sunday and the experiment was a perfect success.
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Stephenson Street
First Presbyterian Church
Farwell
Telephone Exchange
Sunderland
First Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic Planned Near Yellow Creek
The First Presbyterian Sunday School invites scholars and teachers to a picnic at Beebes grove near Yellow Creek on Friday. The notice celebrates a new iron bridge and depot improvements, urging a modern passenger house to lift the city. A.A. Crary and family depart for Storm Lake Iowa to lead the Storm Lake schools with confident experience.
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First Presbyterian
Beebes’ Grove
Yellow Creek
Bulletin board at the Journal office after the president’s shooting
The office entrance bulletin board has drawn much attention during the long weeks since the shooting. Last Sunday morning the first encouraging message was posted, lifting many hearts and prompting silent prayers and audible thanks.
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Journal
Photographer Mr 8 V Allen returns from New York meeting
Mr 8 V Allen the photographer spoke at the Photographers Association of the United States annual meeting in New York. His address drew compliments and a manuscript publication request from Mr Taylor of England, a leading figure in the field. The writeup notes Draper’s address was the only one reported in full at the previous convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. V. Allen
New York
Photographers Association of the
United States
Allen
Taylor
England
Draper
Narrow Escape After Atropia Mistake In Cedarville
Dr S C Thompson of Cedarville avoided a deadly outcome after mistaking atropia for morphine for a cholera episode. Local doctors, including Winslow Buckley and Hance, treated him as he remained unconscious for hours with eyes sunk deep. He eventually improved, but the scare was severe.
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S. C Thompson
Cedarville
Winslow
Buckley and
Hance
John Burrell
Deluge of Opinions Sermon at First Presbyterian
Rev Dr Sunderland of Washington DC preached at First Presbyterian Church on Sabbath. He likened the flood of religious and non religious opinions to the biblical deluge, arguing that trusting the heart rather than the reasoning mind leads to the ark of truth. The large audience remained attentive despite heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sunderland
Washington, D. C
D. HH. Sunderland
First Presbyterian Church
Christ
Grace Cartland and John Murray to Star at Opera House Week
Eastern artists Grace Cartland and John Murray appear for one week at the Opera House starting Monday September 9. They are supported by Lutyens Clark Grand Dramatic Alliance and Nuno Bros Silver Cornet Band. The program includes Fanchon the Cricket. Prices 25 35 50 cents. Reserved seats at Sanborns. sale starts Thursday morning.
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Opera House
Grace Cartland
John Murray
Lutyen
S and Clark
Grand Dramatic Alliance
Nuno Bros. Silver Cornet Band
Fanchon
Miss Cartland
St. Paul Pioneer Press
St. Paul
Sanborn’s
The White House Hotel at Lena Named for Mr Miles White
The White House at Lena is a new neat clean hotel named in honor of owner Mr Miles White. Proprietor Mr Coverdale runs it well with courteous service and fine tasting viands. The reviewer has visited, found the table A1 and the hospitality commendable, and recommends others to visit.
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Lena
Washington
White House
Miles White
Coverdale
White
Heroes of the Plains book released in county
A new book titled Heroes of the Plains covers Wild Bill Buffalo Bill Kit Carson Capt Payne Capt Jack California Joe and other famed plains fighters scouts hunters and guides. The county has secured the agency for sale and seeks a few live agents in each county.
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Wild Bill
Buffalo Bill
Kit Carson
Payne
Jack
California Joe
Daviess
Great Events of Our Past Century review
Judge Devens offers a new literary work praised for high excellence and lasting value. The text is richly illustrated with near perfect mechanical finish and appeals to all ages, making it a prized library addition for general readers.
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Judge Devens
Birthday Party for Miss Fannie Stout in Erin
Friends gathered at R G Stout home in Erin to celebrate Fannie Stout’s eighteenth birthday. The event featured merriment and refreshments then social time in the yard. Gifts from family and friends included a silver caster, gold necklace, a cashmere dress, Longfellow poems, a walnut writing desk, and other keepsakes.
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Fannie Stout
R. G. Stout
Erin
Brother Calvin
Longfellow
Grandma Stout
Uncle Robert
Emma R. Wising
Bertie Miller
A. V
Leikman
Bessie
Wedding Gifts List Noted From Aaronsburg Pa Event
A long list of presented items includes bouquets, handkerchiefs, vases, silverware, a pearl handled pocket knife, writing paper, a glass toilet set, a glass berry dish, a pen with pearl holder, and various household and decorative pieces. Named participants include Boyer, Maggie Lenker, Samuel Wagner, Etta and Paulina Meier, Jennie Kah, Emma Lantzer, Millie Brobst, Warren Canfield, Vina Gilbert, Nan Stover, Lydia Winters, the Turner family, Roscoe Turner, Geo Strohacker, Addie Canfield, Henry and Ella Bilert, Tillie Brandt, Kate Gheen, Mrs C C Meier, Allie Carl, Lucinda Heitter, A E Strohacker, Bessie Boyer, and Emma Lantzer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Saul
Louis Meier
Carrie Duncan
Rose Heitter
Lydia Winters
Z.T. Turner
Roscoe H. Turner
Geo. Strohacker
Joseph Cain
Addie Canfield
Henry
Ella Bilert
Izora
Sadie Strohacker
Tillie Brandt
Kate Gheen
C.¢C. Meier
Sue Carl
Allie
Carrie Aspinwall
Lucinda Heitter
A. E. Strohacker
Bessie Boyer
Emma Lantzer
Hopeful letter from Springfield on President's health
Springfield August 29 1881 a son writes of the Presidents illness and the state's preparations amid hopeful reports. He notes the governor receives dispatches about the Presidents condition, mourning plans for the State House and bunting ready though the President is said to have beaten expectations and remains hopeful.
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State House
T. P. RicitarDs
Old Soldiers Reunion at Taylor's Driving Park
The county’s annual old soldiers reunion will be held at Taylor's Driving Park in this city on September 16. Gen John A Logan, Illinois’ favorite son, will be the day’s orator. Ten thousand people are expected to attend the exercises and all soldiers and friends are invited.
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Taylor’s Driving Park
John A. Logan
Ilinois
Farm Notes Aug 29 Weather keeps hot and dry across farms
The report notes continued drought with a brief shower on Aug 5 barely moistening the surface. Temperatures reach into the upper 90s, corn and potatoes suffer, pastures fade, and a heavy rain is needed to ready fall seeding. Grain prices rise as markets stay active and farmers sell many crops. Provisions and breadstuffs hopes hinge on forthcoming rains and future price shifts.
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Drouth
Liberty Mills Run Again in Running or Der
Liberty Mills resumes operation with swift grinding and clear assurances. Proprietor STOSKOPY promises quick, thorough work with satisfaction guaranteed.
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Liberty Mills
Y. Stoskopy
In Memoriam The Death of Mr John Hettinger
The Portage Wisconsin paper notes the death of John Hettinger on Monday morning after a long illness. Born August 2 1839 in Buffalo New York he moved to Portage with his parents in 1849 and began hotel work in 1865. Survived by a wife and five children the obituary praises his honesty upright character and civic regard. Funeral from German Catholic Church on August 24 1881 attended by many mourners.
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John Hettinger
Portage
Wis
Hettinger
Mr. Hettinger
Buffalo
Erie County
New York
Freeport
John
Francis Hettinger
Baileyville Corrections On Local News From Journal
Corrections clarify the girl Alice Shhreckengost was fifteen last April and that J D Letteer, station agent and telegraph operator, earns 45 dollars monthly with no share of telegraph proceeds. Also notes local coffee roaster items and a medicinal tonic promoted by Burrell Brothers and Dr Marshall's Bromoline.
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Baileyville
Citizen
Alice Shhreckengost
J.D. Letteer
Notice to Contractors for Sixteenth September Bridge Bid
Sealed proposals due September sixth, 1881 at two o'clock for erection and construction of abutments and piers for a Pecatonica River bridge at Stephenson street Freeport Illinois. Bidders must provide bond of five hundred dollars. Bids left with County Clerk. Commissioners and Bridge Committee reserve right to reject any bid. Aug 27 1881. Also exclusive sale ad for C M New Season Dickinson pan-fired Japan Tea noted.
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Freeport
Stephenson
Illinois
Board of Supervisors
Stephenson County
Pecatonica
Stephenson Street
Freport
Tobie
Bach
Foe Bet
H. LichrEennencop
Freeport, Ill
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Rev. W. B. Norton
Will
Mrs. B. Lasier
Chicago
Wm. O. Wright
New York City
Mr. Z. T
Eamon Blaine
Jas. G. Blaine
P. B. Veilwa
David Love, Sr
Florence
J. H. Staver
Burchard & Scott
M. I., Presbyterian
Baptist
M. E
Frank Bechtel
J. M. Bechtel
Alvin Walkey
David Walkey
Naperville
Northwestern College
J. C
A. A. Crary
Storm Lake
Iowa
The
Heroes of the
Springfield
Burrell Brother
Tito
Santos
O. G
Dr. Marshall
Burrell Bays
Wm. A. Stevens
Stephenson Stre
Seeley & Read
Stephenson St
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