Local Notes From The Daily Journal Area News
Poeal Affairs and McCALL local editor notes. The Mite Society of the Methodist Episcopal church meets Friday evening at C. O. Shuler residence. A new meat market opens in the Jerry Delany building. Apology to Zion church ladies for missed rehearsal at Toward House. Cold contributes to illness. Trout Hedberg of the 15th U.S. Infantry reports a recruiting officer in town to enlist men for the 48d V.R.R.C. who may be disabled for heavy duty after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mite Society of
the Methodist Episcopal Church
C. 0. Shuler
Ladies of Zion Church
Peas Trout
Hedberg
15Th
U.S. Infantry
48D V. RR. C
Quarrel on Stephen son Street Ends with Window Demolished
Two people fought on Stephen son street in front of Breelow's store. In the clash one party was thrown into a window, which, being the weaker pane, shattered completely. The incident occurred late Monday evening and appears minor beside the election correction noted elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Breelow
Sand pump jam halts well sinking at Stephenson County
The Stephenson County Oil and Mining Company faced a stuck sand pump in a well over 400 feet deep. Engineers removed the bail to recover the rope, plan to drill through and replace the old pump. Also noting S M Pettingill and Georgianna Holt wed in Brooklyn per Rev Beecher with praise for Pettingill and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Oil and Mining Company
Thanksgiving Turkey Delights in A Local Butcher Gift
A Chicago Street butcher firm presented a young, tender domestic turkey on Thanksgiving morning. Ornithologists call it Callus Numdicus, but readers know it as the domestic turkey. The specimen featured prominently at a Thanksgiving dinner and was praised as juicy and paragon quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eas
Messrs. Lichtenberger Bros
Chicago
Deepest thanks to subscribers and readers
We express gratitude to many subscribers who paid for their paper this past week and to those who voiced appreciation for our efforts. The Journal strives to be first class for the city and county and asks energetic citizens to help by reporting items of public interest. Men lacking enterprise are not expected to assist the press.
Petro oil promises kerosene market revolution from Cairo maker
On Monday a new ram-inating oil named Petro oil from Afossis Chisman allman & Gates Cairo was tested. It lights better than kerosene in lamp and old fluid lamps, burns steadier and brighter, and equals three kerosene burners with the same wick. It is non explosive, priced sixty cents per gallon, with adaptors costing twenty five to fifty cents. Further details available from Charley Butler opposite the Court house on Stephenson street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petro Oil
Cairo
Afossis, Chisman
Allman & Gates
Ohio Levee
Charley Butler
Court House
Stephenson Street
Thanksgiving Dinner At Martian's Hotel For Office Staff
The Pennsylvania Mouse Hunt owner Martian invited all hands from the office to a Thanksgiving meal at his hotel. Eighteen printers partook, enjoying a diverse bill of fare described as delicate and tempting culinary offerings. May his shadow never prow loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martian
Pennsylvania Mouse Hunt
Yartman
Time-table changes and local notices at Zion church
Readers note minor Erie Railway timetable shifts this winter. Mission presentation at Zion church is Sunday morning at 6. Message from Guy Richard C. McCormick to the Arizona Territorial Legislative assembly cited. Episcopal services Friday and Saturday at 7. Expectations of speakers from abroad. Bartlett’s Block at 77 Stephenson St. re fittings show a new fancy goods and toy stock is being installed, firm unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Cause
Zion Church
Lion
John A. Clark
Guy
Richard C. McCormick
Third Legislative Assembly of
Territory of
Arizona
Stephenson St
Bartlett's Block
Aion Church Ladies Move Meeting to Wel don’s House
The Aion church ladies will not hold their regular Wednesday afternoon meeting this week. They are asked to meet at Rev Mr Wel don's house at 10 o'clock p.m. on Friday to settle all matters relating to the fair next week. A fall attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Weldon
Buckman Bros Open Billiard Rooms on Chicago Street
Buckman Bros, previously operating a billiard saloon under the Pennsylvania house, have rented rooms in Stine's new block on Chicago street and now run billiard tables in their new quarters. Amateurs commend the tables as among the best in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ja Messrs
Buckman Bros
Pennsylvania House
Stine
New Block
Chicago Street
Mt Carroll News Depot Opens By Mr McClanathan
The Mt Carroll Mirror notes a news depot established at Mt Carroll by Mr McClanathan, a welcome convenience for residents. It urges generous support for the venture and anticipates strong local patronage. The note urges fair for the benefit of the Gordervan School at Fry’s Station midweek, hoping for good weather and large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll Mirror
McClanathan
Mt. Carroll
Cilanthy Payne Marries In Journal Bond
The passage notes Cilanthy Payne, long connected with the JOURNAL office, has married. The bride’s name is not given, but the notice wishes the couple a long, happy life and praises Charley as a printer, predicting he will stay in good spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilanthy Payne
Journal
Charley
Lieutenant Hedberg Recruits for Regular Army on Galena Street
Lieut Alfred Hedberg of the 15th U S Infantry has set up an office on Galena street and has recruited about sixty five men in six weeks for the regular army including infantry and artillery. The rapid enlistment reflects his energy and business focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hedberg
15Th
U. S. Infantry
Regular Army
Infantry
Galena Street
Counterfeit Five Cent Pieces Reported in Mast Area
A gentleman in our office recently showed bogus five cent pieces claimed to be circulating widely in the Mast. The fakes are made of base metals such as rock tin, lighter in weight and darker in color than genuine coins. I warn to stay vigilant against counterfeits of all kinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Ately
Manny’s machine shop and reaper factory for sale
An advertisement announces the sale of Mr. P Manny’s valuable machine shop and reaper factory as he retires. The notice notes the property’s value and potential for growth, with negotiations already under way and hope that a buyer will use it to boost the city’s prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Manny
Manny
Artist J Brink Draws City Building Scene
J Brink, an artist now lodging near Win McUenry, has finished a fine drawing of the Cavanagh Wright Co building on Stephenson Street. An engraving will be made from it. A new portrait shows a blacksmith shop interior, inspired by a recent glimpse. Brink invites Parsons and others to view his latest works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Brink
Win
McUenry
Messrs
Parsons
Mr. Brink
Reading Clubs Provide Winter Recreation In Cities
A letter notes Reading Clubs organized in several cities and states. Members read aloud selections at weekly meetings, with critics offering comments on reading style and pronunciation. The plan assigns readers for each session and adjournments appoint the next lineup. The writer urges local participation to fill a winter deficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anc
Aerie
Critisiams
Ctuhb
Skaters Prepare for Winter Season Opening
Local merchants report ample stock of skates in varied sizes and tastes. Unclear if skating park will operate. Episcopal Pair inaugural event planned soon with public opening next Tuesday evening. The Daily Journal will publish full programme details on Monday. A nearby farmer notes advertising aided grape sales, claiming ten bushels sold after an advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleady
Daily Journal
Journal Prospectus and Local Business Adverts
This week's Chicago Evening Journal prospectus endorses subscriptions and promotes Middleditch Potter retail seafood and canned fruit deliveries from Baltimore. A wall fell at the Presbyterian church on Stephenson Street last night but no injuries occurred. repairs are near completion and the roof is rapidly being added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Presbyterian Church
Stephenson Street
Temperance hall dedication and political notes recalled
The item reports a temperance hall dedication on Monday December 3 with Jesse W. Cornelius presiding and Hon. J M Bailey delivering a one hour speech on intemperance. The hall cost 831 and $117 was raised. Also noted is a caution about an unreliable National Cigar Machine advertiser and local political shifts including J S Brown appointed deputy U S collector and the B B Brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son’s of Temperance
Tood Templars
Cause of Temperance
Jesse W. Cornelius
D. G
J. M. Bailey
Calvin Robertson
Freeport's Growing Trade Draws Business Boom
Community leaders praise Freeport as a central market hub for lumber dry goods clothing groceries and produce. They note new business blocks doubled trade over the past decade and predict population growth, property value gains, and a thriving enterprise spirit if prosperity continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Hreeport
Printer's Protest Delays Final Item In Loom Room
A printer in the lbw workplace voices strong words to stall the process while colleagues finalize the next major item. The outburst interrupts routine tasks as staff prepare the main feature for publication. The incident underscores tensions over timing and quality control.
Notable 1867 Prospectus Listings in Literary Notices
The December receipt from publisher W. 11 Bidwell New York announces the 1867 prospectus packed with new features. January issue begins fifth volume with two engravings of the Russian emperor scene and Dickens portrait. The Eclectic praised. Poe Witchcock Chicago and others mentioned. Peterson and Scientific American featured with price details and engravings. American Churchman changes hands, with editorial notes and Chicago office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin Koteerro Macgagtin
Bidwell
Beckman Street
New York
Prospectus
Russia
Charles Dickens
Messrs
Poe & Witchcock
Chicago
van Cortland
General Conference
Messrs. Poe & I Titchovelli
Peterson
C.J. Peterson
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
Hlarnen
N. Y
M. C
Johnson
Sam
A. J
Scientific American
United Press
Europe
Government Patent Office
Department of Science
Messrs. Munn «& Co
Park
American Churchman
Luiscapalian
Street, Pearson & Co
Washington Street
Ugh Miller Thompson
Nashoteh
Thomas Smith
Row
The Howard House Registry Of Recent Enterants
A past week list at The Howard House shows numerous names registered from Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia and other cities, with dates Tuesday November 27 Wednesday November 28 and Thursday November 29. The entries include J J Tinlin M P Hamberg J S Kemp Barker W H Hall and many others indicating a diverse group of visitors and guests from multiple states and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarringman
Chicago
Cox
Colorado
M. P. Hamberg
New York
J. J. Tinlin
J. S. Kemp
Galena
K,n. Adams
Bloomington
J. J. Carpenter
Princeton
A. Wheeler
Mendota
A. Lach
N.Y
A. W. Phillips
M.A. Potter
Louis Jor- Bensen
H. J, Anda
Booth
Milwaukee
Hall
Dubuque
Garrison
Wisconsin
Ira Narris
Woodward
Missouri
Osterhout
Davis
An Eastland District Social Register Page 1864
A fragmented roster lists numerous names and places from Chattanooga to Chicago and New York with totals for Friday through Monday in early December 1864. The entry compiles attendees or participants across multiple cities, noting spouses and several households, ending with a weekly total of 195.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Stafford
Boston
J. Collerman
Philadelphia
J. W. Stewart
Dubuque
W. W. Boynton
Horace Poole
M. Gilemore
J. Hodge
Chicago
D. W. Dame
Lanark
Cannack
DE. C
Sunderland
City
G. W. Morris
Rockford
W. H. Bennet
J. W. Nett
I. Tf. Lemon
Freeport Markets Prices and Commodities Report
A compact price and commodities roundup from Freeport on Tuesday November 27 1866 listing figures for wheat oats corn barley rye and related farm products. Includes values for wheat oats hay flax cheese dressed pork and live hogs with district market notes and price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiei
Lumber Market Corrected Weekly Report
Corrected weekly market update from White Rowell & Co and Wisconsin and Michigan Lumber Yard led by the Brewster house in Keeport finois. Market notes cover lumber prices, demand trends, and regional supply shifts affecting builders and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Rowell & Co
Wisconsin
Michigan
Brewster House
Keeport Finois
Mills & Co News Depot offers new and classic books
Mills & Co. advertise old papers and December magazines at 17 Stephenson Ave. A new supply of Griffeth Gaunt and a complete set of Bulwer's Novels available to rent at 10 cents each. Also cheap album lot, ink, and subscriptions for Harper's Godeys and Peterson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills & Co
News Depot
Stephenson
Bulwer
Mills & Co. News Depot
Delyer Magazines
Harper's Godey’s
Peterson's
Mills, & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Poeal Affairs
Jas
McCall
The
Daily, Journal
Jerry Delany
Winnebago
Logan
Dickey
S. M. Pettingill
Brooklyn
Henry Ward Beecher
Georgianna Holt
Samuel
Messrs. S. M. Pettingill & Co
Sea
Erie Railway
Episcopal Church
G Dverman
Fry
Chicago Evening Journal
West
Messrs. Middleditch & Potter
Baltimore
North- West
National Cigar Machine
Granville Meade
Thompsonville
Wis
Brown
Col‘lector
Robert Little
B. & B. Brigade
Messrs. Meacham
Furner
Howard
Noy
J. B. Lovejoy
J. W. Chickering
F. Ladd
M. J. Merritt
Daniel McCullum
H. Lemming
Newark
H.W. Smith
Rreenough
F. Jordan
Maine
Maine; Rh. ), Bryant, Do; A. Fp, Ashinwall, City ;7, G. Balamey
Savanna
John Sewell
Cleveland
H. R. Miller
Paris
Til
Bulo
Pla
Bartlett
Nan Buskirk
Henry Kohn
Arnold
Dos A
PoMosford
Lady
Clinton
H. 7
Temple
IL. M. Dement
Dixon
A. Cohen
G. W. Sherman
Schoellkopf
Wy. 'R Freeman
G. Tf. Wheelock
Samuel Jensons
John Burns
Toledo
Geo
Andrus
Malone
T. IL
Hannah
Nap
M. Dupuis Savanna
I. Smith
T. JL
I. Woodruff
Conct
Rockland
D. W. Damo
Laark
G. W. Sherwood
St. Mandel N. Y
N. Baillie
Racine
G. Knight
Las. Rogers
Laporte
BR. Lee
Pittsburgh
Crest
Orville
M. Michelstetter
J.P. Chapman
Harrison
Wm. Bangs
Kimball
Orland
W. M. Forber
Carthage
J. H. Cutter
Independence
Jennings
Darlington
M. Woodard
Tinois
Merle
Chas. Freelwood
J. J. Whitney
Green Bay
Lear Plankry
Feneyng
Aew Mills & Co
en-Griffeth Gaunt
Mills Co
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