Juvenile Opera and Little Duke at Opera House Tuesday
Notices urge attendance at the Juvenile Opera next Tuesday evening and Lecocq’s Little Duke at the Opera House the same night. Mentions Bishop McLaren visiting Zion Parish, church services, and local residents visiting or ill. Contains society updates on meetings, illness, and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaren
Zion Parish
Lecocq
Little Duke
Opera House
Duke
Everly
N.Y. Opera Company
Miles
Jennie
Arthur Dunn
Opera
Death notices and society events in Freeport
Jere Pattison received a dispatch noting the death of his Baltimore resident brother. Freeport Commandery No. 7 plans Annual Conclave on Wednesday Evening December 1 1880 for officer elections and regular business. The Freeport Musical Society met at Capt W G Barnes residence with an excellent vocal and instrumental program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Jere Pattison
Baltimore
Freeport Commandery No. 7
the Musical Society of
Freeport
W. G. Barnes
Abram Jerman and Mariah Dimick Wed in City Ceremony
Last Monday evening Abram Jerman and Mariah Dimick were married in a ceremony at the bride’s home conducted by Rev. Martin of Embury church. A jolly party gathered to witness the vows and extend best wishes for a long, happy marriage. Additionally, Union Thanksgiving services at First M. E. Church last Thursday were well attended with readings from the President’s proclamation, prayers, scripture, a Crissman sermon, and a Benediction by Rev. Richard Tuney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Jerman
Mariah Dimick
Mr. Martin
Embury
M. E
B. Byers
Local offices move to McNamara’s block and river ice update
Dr Hillebrand relocates to McNamara's block near Stevens dry goods. Mississippi River closes both above and below, an unusually early season. Ice men cut start Monday with ten inch thickness. Reminder of Hettinger's Hall fair for St Mary’s Catholic Church every evening this week. Second Presbyterian Church hosts oyster supper this evening in the church basement from 5 to 9 PM. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Dementon state secretary elect visits city for friendly call
Hon H D Dement secretary of state elect was in the city on business yesterday and will assume duties January 10 A pleasant reception was given Rev Mr Crissman the new pastor of Second Presbyterian Church at J Brown Taylor Esqs residence last Tuesday evening The gathering was thoroughly enjoyed by all attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Dement
Sec
Journal
Mr. Crissman
Second Presbyterian Church
J. Brown Taylor
St Mary's Church Festival Opens at Hettinger's Hall
The fair and festival under St Mary's Catholic church opens at Hettinger's Hall Monday evening with a wide display of fancy goods. Church organizers are working hard to ensure a grand success and the event will run each evening this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettinger’s Hall
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Mission Circle Public Meeting At Baptist Church
The Woman's Mission Circle of the Baptist Church will hold a public meeting next Sunday evening. Mr. M C Bentley from Concord New Hampshire will assist in the singing and speak on the present mission work in France. Other exercises will be conducted by the ladies. All are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
M.C. Bentley
Concord
New Hampshire
France
Onion Remedy for Epizootic Cited by Correspondent
A Rochei l le Register correspondent shares a simple cure for the epizootic. The proposal: feed horses a finely chopped onion the size of a walnut twice daily. It is said to prevent healthy horses from catching it and to relieve sufferers if not cure them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle
Yiz
Tay
F. Bartlet
Stephenson Street
Death notice of Mrs. Munns sister in law in Union County
Mr. C. H. Munn received word by a letter from his wife that her only brother's wife died in Ori Ole Penn on the 20th inst She had been taken ill at the fiftieth anniversary party of Mrs Munns parents held on November 4 in Union County Pa where Mrs Munn attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Munn
Oriole
Penn
Munn
Union County
Groceries Sold to New Firm Near Bee Hive Store
Mr. E. O. Rosenstiel has sold his stock of groceries to Messrs. H. D. Post & Co. They will move to the former Bee Hive room beside Burrell Bros and offer a full line of goods. The new firm are relatives of H. D. Cook and come with strong recommendations and request public patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Rosenstiel
Messrs. H. D. Post & Co
Bee Hive
Burrell Bros
H. D. Cook
Prof C C Snyder Named Sunday School Superintendent
Prof C C Snyder, public schools superintendent, was elected superintendent of the First Presbyterian Sunday School to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Wm A Stevens. He received a handsome bible from church and Sunday school officers through Rev Jenkins, with praise from the pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Snyder
First Presbyterian
Wm. A. Stevens
Snyder
Jenkins
Thanksgiving sermon and youth literature talk at Salem Church
Pastor Rev. D. B. Byers preached on Thanksgiving day urging attendance at thanks giving services and expressed hope for a better state of affairs in Freeport. In the evening the youth lecture warned against loose literature and advised discernment, with good attendance and interest. Next Sabbath evening will address youth again on habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Church
D. B. Byers
Freeport
Lena Businessman Miles White Visits City
A Cedarville correspondent letters that Miles White of Lena, a dry goods king, was in the city yesterday and brightened the office with his presence. He reports steady business in his line and Lena as prosperous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles White
Lena
Henney Carriage Works to Produce Five Hundred Buggies
Inspectors toured J. W. Henney & Co carriage works and found extensive construction and finished stock ready for sale. The firm plans to produce five hundred buggies this season and already has strong sales, with confidence they will rank among the nation’s leading establishments in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Henney & Co
Obituary of Richard Pattison Pioneer Resident of Freeport
Richard Pattison, a respected longtime Freeport resident and early westward pioneer, died Friday morning at about 66. Born November 23, 1814 in Dorchester County Maryland, he moved to Galena in 1835 then Stephenson County before settling in Freeport over twenty years ago. He leaves wife, three children, and brother Hon. Jere Pattison. Funeral held Saturday at his daughter Mrs. H D Bentley’s home, with Rev. H L Martin officiating.
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Richard Pattison
Mr. Pattison
Dorchester County
Maryland
Galena
Stephenson County
Freeport
Jere Pattison
H. D. Bentley
Thanksgiving Dinner at Reuben Meyers in Lancaster
Thanksgiving day gathering at Reuben Meyers residence in Lancaster drew about thirty guests across four generations. relatives from Freeport, Orangeville, Elgin, Dakota, Lanark and Lan caster joined the Meyers family in a reunion with plentiful luxuries and substantial fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Myers
Lancaster
Meyers
Lattig
Miss Hose
John Lattig
J. J. Piersol
Freeport
C. Hine- Jine
Bessie
Willie
Harry
Wm. MeeHees
Orangeville
Alman
Elgin
Oran
Dakota
Beecher
Anna Gingerich
Wilson Young
G. W. Meyers
Millie
Mary Lattig
Lanark
A Former Freeporter in Texas Harvests News and Opinions
Denison Texas November 6 1880 a Freeport Journal correspondent reports election day in Denison. Perry and Munson sent ripe strawberries and a rose bouquet as snow fell. Republican vote near 100 short of Democratic. governor race favoring Republicans though Democrats dominate state. Local races show mixed results with some Republicans elected. Negro vote solidly Republican though not full. Reflections on liberal community politics religion and race relations. The writer notes diverse churches, a Liberal League, and welcoming climate for settlers while urging fair treatment of differing opinions. F RG
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Denison
Texas
Perry
Munson
Alabama
Denison City
Iowa
Texascania
Henrietta
Dension
Galveston
Indian Territory
Quantrell
Benedict Arnold
General Hancock
Colored Good Templars
Methodist Church
New York
Illinois
North Texas
Kansas
Nebraska
F. RG
Resolutions of Hespects at Firat Presbyterian Church
On November 19 1880 the Firat Presbyterian Church Freeport Illinois adopted resolutions on the death of William A Stevens superintendent of the Sabbath school. They praised his long service kindness and fidelity and expressed sympathy to his family. A memorial service was set for next Sunday at the usual meeting hour and the resolutions were sent to the family and city press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firat Presbyterian Church
Freeport
Wm. A. Stevens
Stephenson County Grange to elect officers and delegate
The Stephenson County Grange will hold its annual meeting at Grange Hall in Freeport on December 7, 1880 to elect officers for the ensuing year and choose a delegate to the State Grange. All Patrons are invited. A A Sram, Sec’y.
Coughing disrupts services. Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup offered
A promotional item notes coughing during services annoys the congregation and advertises Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup as relief. It lists prices of 25 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle and claims availability at all druggists.
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Dr. Marshall
Little girl admires copper-toed teeth in aunt’s smile
A young girl notices the glittering gold filling in her aunt Mary’s front tooth and wishes for copper-toed teeth like hers, reflecting a playful observation about dental work and novelty teeth.
Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup Promises Faster Cough Cure
Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup is advertised as a standard remedy that will cure a cough or cold in half the time of ordinary remedies. It is sold in bottles priced at 25 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar, available at all druggists.
Dimly Read Advert Bids Gifts and Goods From Stores
An old clipped ad listing items such as a napkin ring and fruit knife from Mena Gorham Co at Geo P Rose Jr Lost, a white curly lap dog, and a testimonial for Excelsior Kidney Pad from Christ Gerber Wholesale Hardware.öd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena, Gorham & Co
GEO. P. Rose, Jn
Donaldson & Grove
Christ. Gerber
Toledo
Ohio
Watches and jewelry at Guo P Rosg Jr
A terse notice advertises a selection of watches clocks jewelry spectacle items and low prices at Guo P Rosg Jr highlighting bargain selections and accessible pricing for customers seeking timepieces and related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guo
P. Rosg, Jr
Burchard and Scott Offer Expansive Stove Selection
Five years after claiming stove improvements were complete, Burchard and Scott announce a broader assortment than ever. They promise to suit any description of stoves and urge readers to explore their updated inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard & Scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Zz. Tunks, Esq
Davis
City
Hon
R. M. Murray
Naperville
Louis Karcher
James I. Neff
East
Fred. B. Little
Mahlon Sheetz
W.C. Brown
Minor & Brown
Warren
D. H. Cooley
D. V
van Brocklin’s. Covenant
Willie Emmert
W. P. Emmert
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
Rob’t Little and Daughter
Indiana
Ladies’ Aid Society of Zion Church
H.C. Hyde
Cedarville
Dick Deadeye
Josephine
Hebe
Sanborn’s
Reuben Meyers
Correspondence Freeport Journal
Chas. A. McNamara &c
Stephenson St
Meerschaum Goods
Geo. M. Sheetz
Brewster House
My Bartlen
Chas. A. McNamara &O
Stephenson
Uinimen
Wei DE Meyer
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