Local notices and society news from Freeport area
Ill health at Salem Church prompts sympathy for Rev C Schinucker. Zion Ladies’ Aid meets Gen and D Atkins 2 pm Thursday. Freeport Commandery 7 to hold annual conclave with officer elections. M R Thompson Lodge to convene Friday evening with M M Degree work. Rev Jewett to preach True Manliness sermon for young men at First M E Church. Stephen son County Circuit Court term opens with Grand Jury organized under foreman Dr J A Brenneman. Social events lauded from Engineers and Stephenson Hose Company banquets. Oyler property rear Opera House rented to Mrs J oughton. J M Tibbetts to occupy for day boarders.
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Oyler
Sheriff moves to old jail as new quarters near completion
Sheriff Leigh occupies the sheriff’s rooms in the old jail awaiting completion of the new building. He expects to move to the new quarters around March if Tilden and Reform are not elected. Then the jail may be repurposed into a reform school for dissidents.
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Leigh
Tilden
Reform
Terpsichorean Club Resumes Nov 22 Hop Invitations
The Terpsichorean Club restarts invitations for the postponed hop, urging would be dancers to attend tonight. The notice touts enjoying the “light fantastic” while young, hinting that age brings stiff joints and rheumatic pains.
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Terpsichorean
Terpsichore
Bergman and Dorman Complete New Livery Busi ness Stand
Messrs Bergman and Dorman, 60 years after a fire, announce a rebuilt livery and machinery business at the former site. They plan to continue operations at the old stand, noting swift recovery from the ashes and urging public support commensurate with their ability to serve.
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Messrs
Bergman & Dorman
Rev D J Burrell Returns to Dubuque Personal
Personal notices report Rev D J Burrell and family back in Dubuque after a visit and pleased with the city. D L Lasier of Chicago discussed his Thanksgiving turkey with Freeport friends. Eugene DeForest of Chicago visited relatives in Freeport for Thanksgiving. Messages include J H Moore and Allen Boyer of Lanark stopping by. Moore edits a Lanark religious paper Brethren at Work, started recently with 1108 circulation and growing about 200 weekly. managers expect 4000 by March 1. Success to the Brethren.
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D. J. Burrell
Dubuque
D. L. Lasier
Chicago
Freeport
Eugene DeForest
J. H. Moore
Allen Boyer
Lanark
Moore
Brethren At Work
Masonic Benevolent Association Directors Meet in Chicago
Directors of the Masonic Benevolent Association met in Chicago on the 28th. Due to Jacob Krohn a director the next regular meeting will be held in the city in late February. Directors listed include D. C. Creiger Chicago J A Hawley Dixon S E Seger Quincy J A Calkins Galesburg G E Lounsbury Mound City Jacob Krohn Freeport Thos D Gault Peoria J E Nash Ottawa A A Glenn Mt Sterling.
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Masonic Benevolent Association
Chicago
Jacob Krohn
D. C. Creiger
J. .A. Hawley
Dixon
S. E. Seger
Quincy
J. A. Calkins
Galesburg
G. E. Lounsbury
Mound City
Freeport
Thos. D. Gault
Peoria
J. E. Nash
Ottawa
A. A. Glenn
Mt. Sterling
Escape from county jail by prominent resident shocks city
A well known figure who had resided in county jail apartments for four years escaped last week. He is now housed at a new location near the corner of Galena Avenue and Street. The ex-Sheriff says he feels like a free man again and praises the escape.
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Galena Avenue
Obituary of Martha Patten Bordner of Scioto Ohio
Martha Patten Bordner, daughter of Robt. Patten and wife of D. M. Bordner, died of consumption in Dakota on November 25, 1876, aged 36. She was a native of Sciota County Ohio and a devout Methodist Christian. Her last words were “Nearer, nearer.” She rests in Christian faith. A husband and two children are among the afflicted. T. N. Haseltine.
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Martha Patten Bordner
Robt. Patten
D. M. Bordner
Dakota
Sciota Co
Ohio
M. E. Church
T. N.haseltine
Rose DeForest Wedding in 1876 at Bride's Parents Home
The marriage of Rose and DeForest occurred November 28 1876 at the bride’s parents’ home in this city. Rev H D Jenkins and Rev D J Burrell officiated. The couple received many gifts and were praised by friends for their solemn union. A separate Agricultural Society meeting at the Court House led to a dispute between President Baker and Secretary Scofield over a $4.87 pumping expense. The chair was vacated, a vice president presided, a motion to censure was tabled, and a three person committee was appointed to investigate.
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Rose—DeForest
H. D. Jenkins
D. J. Burrell
The
Agricultural Society
Court House
IF. Baker
I. K. Scofield
Scofield
Paker
Baker
Swanzy
Wis
LL. Cronkrite
Wedding in Freeport as Diffenbaugh and Allington unite
A wedding in Freeport featured Walter H. Diffenbaugh and Lizzie Allington uniting in the Embury M E Church with a large audience present. The groom is son of J D Diffenbaugh and the bride daughter of J Allington. reception planned at the groom’s home, with thanks and best wishes from friends. A long notice covers ceremony details and gifts. The article also notes Stephenson County Agricultural Society annual meeting, naming officers and reporting on finances and improvements.
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Ike
Earth
Freeport
Walter H. Diffenbaugh
Lizzie Allington
J.D. Diffenbaugh
J. Allington
A. Swanzey
Albert II, Chamberlin
Geo. M. Sheetz
Wim
Ollie Robinson
Chicago
John A. Martin
F. A. Hardin
Miss Robinson
Western Union
Young Men’s Library Association
Theodore Buckbee
Rockford
Joseph Kahley
Chas
F. Goodhue
Ida Diffenbaugh
Laura Works
Herman Moogh
Geo
Clinton
Milwaukee
Wis
Tillie Diffenbaugh
Quiet Dakota Town News and Church Holiday Events
The Dakota column notes a quiet Monday with cold weather as townsfolk prep for winter. Thanksgiving events occurred with a Hall dance and M E Church concert. Rev Mitchell spoke on Religion Adapted to Both Worlds. A Christmas tree is planned at the AM E Church following Sunday School votes. A barn jug linked to an intoxicated habitual inebriate is traced to Dakota. Rumors mention possible other jug activities nearby.
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M. E
Mitchell
AM. E
Dakota
John Cooper Walks One Mile Time Trial Fails Track
John Cooper attempted a one mile time trial at Taylor's Driving Park but the track was poor. He managed only a half mile, clocking two minutes for the first quarter and one minute thirty eight seconds for the second quarter, finishing ahead of competitors. He is identified as M.
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John Cooper
Taylor
Squire
Cooper
Freeport Third Exhibition of Northwestern Poultry Show
The North western Illinois Poultry Association hosts the Freeport Hen Show at Wilcoxson’s Opera House from December 21 through Christmas. Premiums total about 1800 dollars for chickens ducks geese turkeys pigeons singing birds rabbits and more. Breeders from nearby states plan to attend. railroads offer one fifth fare with the secretary’s certificate and American Express will return stock sent for exhibition. Send applications to secretary D W Beard Polo Illinois.
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Freeport
Ilinois Poultry Association
Wilcoxon
Opera Trouse
Northwest
American Express Company
D. W. Beard
Polo, Il
Thanksgiving Hunt yields supper for winning Yellow Creek side
Thanksgiving Day shoot near Yellow Creek pits Capt. J. J. Crouse against Capt. E. L. Kane with 272 points tallied. Crouse’s unit leads 185 to 87. 170 rabbits, quail and pheasants slain. top individual score 47 by C. F. Ernst. Supper at Schuman’s restaurant set by the losing side. Also notes Mrs. H. A. Oaks selling Moody and Sankey book and a Philadelphia exhibition illustrated volume.
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Yellow Creek
J. J. Crouse
E. L. Kane
Crouse
Corps de Armee
C. F. Ernst
John Burk
Andrew Eby
Samuel Flickinger
Pierce Betz
Manville Higley
Harry Sabin
Frank Day
Ed. Younglove
John Mishler
Fred Schuman
Schuman’s
Fred
Center Hill U S S held November meeting at Center Hill
The USS held a November meeting at Center Hill with large attendance and favorable weather. German dialogue by Emanuel A Fehr and J W Matter drew laughter. Music by Robert F Mitchell and sons and E A Fehr enlivened the evening. A vote of thanks to the musicians followed.
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Center Hill
U.S.S
Emanuel A. Fehr
J. W. Matter
Robert F. Mitchell
Moses Matter
W. 8. Fehr
John J. Saeger
Francis Bear
Rose C. Mullarkey
Ida Keck
May Bear
Conrad Matter
William Hassinger
Association
Cor
Sec
Freeport Land Office Real Estate Sales Listing 1876
December 1 1876 record of property transfers in Freeport with buyers and prices. Entries include 8. H. Polley to Margaret Garnhart lot 27 block 1 Knowlton 2d Add $850 Levi Wheeler to C J Hooper 80 acres West Point $3500 and multiple other parcels in Freeport Jefferson Harlem Loran Florence Buckeye and Waddams. Abstracts of titles and conveyancing services offered by Taylor & Son.
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H. Polley
Margaret Garnhart
Knowlton
Freeport
Thomas McNeff
Thomas Slack
Wigne
Rock ‘Run
Levi Wheeler
C. J. Hooper
West Point
C. Sheetz
Henry Walbaum
Leid
Lott Evans
Cor
Waddams
Jos, Keenen
Oliver Trunk
Shuler
Joseph Keenen
Harlem
Thos, Reigel
Charles B. Klopp
Buckeye
Taylor & Son
Great paintings on display at Temperance Hall
The Inseo Williams collection on display at Temperance Hall is praised forScriptural depth and exceptional coloring. The Boston Herald notes the series surpasses prior exhibitions in richness and merit. The exhibition runs this afternoon and evening, offering a rare opportunity to view these admired works.
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Temperance Hall
Inseo Williams
Worthen
Adv
Boston Herald
Gough's Tea Sets Sippers Free at Friends’ Gathering
A light social note reports friends gathering to enjoy Gough's Tea, advising attendees to secure their seats once for a shared tasting. The piece frames the event as a casual tonic for social bonding and refreshment.
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Gough
Lost otter fur muffler reported between Maynard's and Morgan's
A missing otter fur muffler is reported to have been left between Maynard's store and Morgan's. The finder is urged to return it to the claimant.
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Maynard
Morgan
Fou
Bargain Stock in Dry Goods Offered at Unprecedented Prices
Opened $20,000 in new dry goods with unprecedented discounts. 1000 yds plaid and stripe goods 12 1/4c, 2000 yds dress goods 31c, 1000 yds all wool French Brocade 48c, 200 yds camel hair 35c, 200 cloaks worth $8, 5000 yds muslin 8c, 5000 yds prints 6 3/4c, 2000 yds cotton goods 10c. Special prices on shawls silks blankets and holiday presents. Ws Wattle notes opera managers should add security. Massasoit merino underwear 60c at Mrs. Bexost.
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Wm. Yy
Ws. Watt
Stine's Clothing House Offers Large Overcoat Stock Sale
Call and leave orders for Overcoat and Suit at Stine's Clothing House. A large stock of Woolen Hi and Underwear to be sold, with various fruit varieties and barrels guaranteed. Mrs J Benio offers AJ quality items. Rochelle and Gough noted pricing and discounts. Stine's Star Clothing touts great sacrifice sale and small profits motto. December nursery issue promoted with juvenile premiums.
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Stine
York
Michigan
Swaars
Baldwins
Burrell B
Stine’s Star Clothing
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Local Matters
Rev. C. Schinucker
Salem Church
Ladies’ Aid Society of Zion Church
Gen. & D. Atkins
Freeport Commandery
Anight
M. R. Thompson Lodge
Masonic Hall
Jewett
Stephenson County
J. A. Brenneman
J A. Brennemann
Davis
J. M. Bailey
Ohlin
Western Union Railroad
Col. Stephenson Hose Company No. 2
Hwymenial
Diffenhargh—Anngton
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
F. Baker
John Swanzey
Henry Aspinwall
Wm. Young
J. P. Spitler
J. Davis
Ira Crippen
H. A. Oaks
Mt. Carroll
Lancaster Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Sheriff’s Office
Freeport Land Office
Massasoit
Merinderwear
Mra. J. Bexsost
Rochelle
John B. Gough
J. D
Diffent
Ugh & Son
Stavery
Boots
Staver Snyder
Lyon
Psayer & Snyder
Dade
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