Local Matters and December Court Openings
December term of Stephenson County court opened by Judge Bailey. Lena’s new hotel opened to guests last Thursday. Milwaukee visitors in town over Sunday. Rev D B Byers to lecture on Bob Ingersoll and Thomas Paine. John H Addams Lodge No 23 AOUW to nominate officers tonight. Circuit Court docket totals given for December term. Rev J D Jenkins lectured in Oregon on The Catacombs of Rome. suggests repeat in this city. Wm Curtin moves to larger shop. stores goods for friends. Death of Catherine Mallory reported. sister of I N Mallory of Lancaster. Capt Stewart assumes Sheriff duties with deputy J J Pierson. Fred Baker also deputy. Judiciary Conference to hear Rev J W Carhart appeal Dec 14 with Rev Bishop Bowen presiding. Chicago sent a large New Year cards selection. customers invited to view and place orders.
Local death and court jury notes in late 19th century era
Miss Hattie Harnish dies after quick consumption. Funeral from family residence with Rev Martin officiating. St Mary s Catholic Church fair earns over one thousand dollars. Grand Jury for current term listed with Thomas BL Jones of Buckeye elected foreman. no report until late week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Harnish
Mr. Martin
Embury Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church
E. L. Best
H. L. Kuter
Giles Turneaure
W. Marshall
C. Guth
Jacob Orth
Rob’t Barr
Wm. Glasser
J. H. McNamara
D. 3. Schulte
A. Franz
J. H. Porter
John Steffen
A. J. Reese
A. D. Jones
A. Rife
Chas
Lutz
Graves
T. B. Jones
Keck
D. Bolender
J. H. Runkle
Gamber
Thomas BL. Jones
Buckeye
Ovariotomy Performed on Mrs Cooley of Adaline
A WISCONSIN newspaper note reports Airs Cooley of Adaline underwent an ovariotomy last Thursday by Dr WS Caldwell with Drs Thompson Crummer Green assisting. The tumor weighed 25 pounds with adhesions. The patient died about 48 hours later, Saturday morning, and the body was returned to the deceased’s late residence, daughter of I Baker of Adaline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooley
Adaline
WS. Caldwell
Baker, Esq
Local notices and society items from a early issue
A syllable will be given at the First M E parsonage with invitation to congregation and friends. The Henney child is dangerously ill with pneumonia. little Willie Emmett recovering. Dr Stearns attended. Prospectus of the Chicago Evening Journal offered at $2 50 annually. First Baptist sociable at Mrs Elias Perkins Friday evening Dec 10 with music recitations and a Peakses performance. Winnesheik Lodge No 30 I O C F held its annual meeting electing officers N G A M Kauffman V G S D Atkins Rec Sec J B R Waddell Treas C Knorr Librarian C Cronkrite W Koe nig W W Krape F L Jones John Gale. M M Eshelman of Brethren at Work Lanark reports Cassel Library from Harleysville Pa moved to Mt Morris Ill. 30 009 volumes bought for 7000, funded by Stephenson Carroll Whiteside Lee Ogle residents. Chas H Heard Foreman of Steamer Hose Co No 1 was surprised by a silver fireman parade trumpet presented by the company in thanks for his services. Louis Karchar spoke, Mr Heard expressed gratitude, then social refreshments hosted by Mrs Heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnesheik Lodge
N. G
A. M. Kauffman
S. D. Atkins
J. BR. Waddell
Treas
W. W. Krape
F. L. Jones and
John Gale
M. M. Eshelman
Brethren At Work
Lanark
Harleysville
Philadelphia
United States
Mt. Morris
Ill
Stephenson
Carroll
Whiteside
Lee
Ogle
Morris
Chas. II
Heard
Steamer Hose Co. No. 1
Freemason Officers Elected For Freeport Conclave
At Freeport Commandery No 7 E T a new slate of officers was chosen for the coming Masonic year. E C Edwin Warner is general, Charles C Snyder is grand, William W Moore is captain general, Loyal L Munn is prelate, Michael Stoskopf is senior warden, James C Burbank is junior warden, J H Snyder treasurer, Dwight B Breed recorder, Joseph Q R Perkins warder, John Effert standard bearer, Charles H Menzie sword bearer, Levi Martin captain of guards. Plans include a public installation banquet and ball with masons and families invited, committees to arrange the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Commandery No. 7
E. T
E. C—Edwin
Warner
Charles C.snyder
William W. Moore
L. Munn
S. W
Michael Stoskopf
J. W
James C. Burbank
Treas
J. H. Snyder
Dwight B. Breed
Wuarder
Joseph QR. Perkins
Stan
John Effert
Charles H. Menzie
Levi Martin
Freeport
Freeport Shooting Club Names Charles II Laird Honorary Member
The Freeport Shooting Club resolves to thank Charles II Laird of Washington City for a golden cup donation. The gift is praised as a display of shooting expertise and the donor is named the club’s First Honorary Member with wishes for lifelong happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Shooting Club
Charles II
Washington City
Railways offer low round trip fares to Chambersburg
The Illinois Central Railway company will sell round trip tickets from Freeport to Chambersburg Pennsylvania for 25 dollars during the present month. Many Stephenson county residents will welcome the chance to visit their youth home. The C N W Railway will offer round trip excursion tickets to Chambersburg for 26 dollars with time details to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Railway Company
Freeport
Chambersburg
Penn
Stephenson County
Chamberslirg
Died of stomach ulceration in Freeport conductor John Myers
John Myers a conductor on the C. & N. W. Ry. died at his home Sunday evening at 10 35 from stomach ulceration. A 39 year old veteran of the Civil War he lived in Freeport 25 years 15 with the railroad. He leaves a wife and two daughters aged nine and three. Mrs Myers sister of H H Broadie formerly of this city now of Aurora. Funeral to be at Embury Church today at two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Myers
Myers
Freeport
H. H. Broadie
Aurora
Embury Church
Resolutions of Respect For Freeport Shooting Club Member
At a Freeport Shooting Club meeting resolutions honor late member William A. Stevens. They praise his genial character and zeal for club aims, his business, duty, and family. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to his family. Signed by club members including E B Hall and W H Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Shooting Club
William A. Stevens
E.B. Hall
D. W. Burrell
W. H. Mills
L. Z. Farwell
O. C. Lathrop
J. H. Staver
Jesse Burchard
Chas. D. Knowlton
B.W. Merrill
O. B. Bidwell
Wm. Walton
J. J. Pierson
B. H. Sunderland
Geo. P. Rose, Jr
W. W. Moore
Wm. KH. B. Smyth
Will Waddington
Marriage at Waddams Grove Welcomes Leiby Noble
At the residence of Thomas Noble, Albert Leiby and Katie Noble married on Sunday afternoon November 28 with Rev. Miller officiating. Relatives and friends celebrated with conversation and a plentiful meal. The couple received numerous gifts including linens, glassware, a lamp, and dishware from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Noble
Albert Leiby
Katie Noble
Waddams Grove
Miller
Orangeville
Leiby
Richard Hughes
Winter Envelops Town Amid Record Cold and Rain
A strong temperature drop followed a heavy Saturday rain, winds rose to a gale, and Sunday frost solidified. Monday stayed bitterly cold with Tuesday morning temperatures well below zero. December appears deeply wintry with four months more forecast. A. Davis of Royce reaper brand visited, securing large orders from John Hart of the Grange warehouse. over a hundred machines sold last year, more ordered for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. A. ©. Davis
Royce Reaper
Wayne Mfg. Co
John Hart
Grange
Hart
Perkins Builds Stationary Engines Across City Since 1865
Je R. Perkins, a practical engineer and machinist, has installed engines from 4 to 40 horsepower for Jacob Hime, H Nott, Lanark, Forreston, Beloit, and Mt Morris. He set up fifteen engines in the city and has repaired many more. He operates from Bridge street between Van Buren and Chicago and offers gas fitting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Je R. Perkins
Ife
Jacob Hime
Perkins
J. I. Case
Messrs. Bregman & Dorman
Journal
Bridge Street
van Buren
Chicago
Stephenson County Grange officers elected at meeting
The Stephenson County Grange met in this city and elected officers for the term ending January. Master G. W. Swanzey Overseer Norman Phillips Chaplain John Swanzey Lecturer Thomas Hunt Secretary A. A. Stamm Steward H C Best Assistant Steward A Y Sheetz Gate Keeper Edward Malnix Ceres Miss Carrie Swanzey Pomona Miss E C Woodruff Flora Mrs Ira Crippin Lady Assist Steward Mrs Wassinger Delegate State Grange A V Sheetz. The State Grange will meet in Grange Hall on the third Tuesday in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Grange
G. W. Swanzey
Norman Phillips
John Swanzey
Thomas Hunt
A. A. Stamm
H C. Best
A. Y. Sheetz
Edward Malnix
Ceres
Carrie Swanzey
Pomona
E. C. Woodruff
Flora
Ira Crippin
Ass’t Steward
Wassinger
State Grange
A. V. Sheetz
Grange Hall
Holiday Watches and Jewelry at 100 Stephenson St
GEO. P. ROSE, Jr. invites shoppers to view watches clocks and jewelry with new goods and styles at low prices for holiday presents. Located at 100 Stephenson St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. P. Rose, Jr
Stephenson St
The Morey Letter Indictments in Truth Libel Case
Grand Jury in General Sessions issues indictments against Joseph Hart Louis A Post Kenward Philp and Charles A Byrne for criminal libel on General Garfield They also indict Samuel Sullivan Morey for perjury The charges stem from an October 22 editorial in Truth and publication of a Garfield letter and its facsimile The defendants face up to one year in prison and a $250 fine Bail status noted with Philp’s continuing bail and others to follow bonds due tomorrow morning
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New York
Joseph Hart
Louis A. Post
Kenward Philp
Charles A. Byrne
Garfield
Samuel Sullivan Morey
Philp
Hart
Byrne
Post
Ruth
James A. Garfield
State of
Davis
District Attorney’s Office
Radiant Home Base Burners advertised with sales pitch
An aging advertisement lists the Radiant Home Base Burner as the season’s top heater, boasting durability and efficiency. The notice promotes sales by F Bartlett at Stephenson Street, plus other holiday wares at Walton’s and a grocery store with fresh oysters and nuts. It also seeks an efficient girl for general housework, with inquiries directed to C J Fry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Bartlett
Stephenson Street
Boots and shoes for fall and winter offered locally
Ware residents are urged to call before buying footwear from Chas. A. McNamara & Co at 17 Stephenson St to examine stock and prices. Burckhardt & Scott promote the Gold Coin stove and a broader range of stoves, highlighting improved variety and cleaner operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. McNamara & Co
Stephenson St
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Local Matters
Bailey
Lena
Mrs. B. McNaney
Milwaukee
D. B. Byers
Rock Grove Village
Bob Ingersoll
Thomas Paine
John H. Addams Lodge No. 23
Circuit Court of
Peoples
Common Law
Chancery
J. D. Jenkins
Rome
Oregon
I. N. Mallory
Lancaster
Catherine Mallory
Montevallo
Capt. Stewart
Fred. Baker
Central Illinois
Rock River
Iowa
J. W. Carhart
Wisconsin
Bishop Bowen
St. Louis
Wright & CO
Boots and Shoes
J. W. Henney
Willie Emmett
Dr. Stearns
Chicago Evening Journal
W. E. McLaren
T. D
Diocese of
Illinois
Zion Parish
N. W. Heermans
Amboy
Zion Church
Morey
Cloaks & Dolmans
Walton’s
Santa Claus
C.O. D
Brewster House
C.J. Fry
Burchard & Scott
Meerschaum Goods
Geo. M
Tam
Wm. A. Stevens
WM. O.wright & CO
Buffalo Robes
Meelty
Holkf
Seeley & Read
WM. O. Wright & CO
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