Local Affairs and notable visits in town
Gen. J. W. Shaffer left for Washington Friday night and will be absent several weeks. P. T. Barnum the showman passed through the city last week on a lecturing tour. The Mite Society of the First Presbyterian Church meets Monday evening at Mr J G Alvord’s. J W Prouty has taken rooms over Staver's Shoe Store on Stephenson street and will present in future. He has recovered from a recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Shaffer
Washington
P. T. Barnum
Mite Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
J. G. Alvord
Fx J. W. Prouty
Msq
Justice of the Peace
Staver
Stephenson Street
Return of Gen. S. D. Atkins Noted Postmaster
We omitted mention of the return of Gen. S. D. Atkins, our postmaster, who has been away nearly two months visiting friends in North Carolina. His appearance suggests the southern climate agrees with him.
Bloomer sighting on Stephenson street causes stir
On Tuesday afternoon a Bloomer aroused attention on Stephenson street. The reason for her visit remains unknown. The poor state of our streets suggests some change in female attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
City
Middleditch and Potter Expand into Oyster and Liquor Trade
Messrs Middleditch and Potter press ahead with a wholesale oyster venture linked to their wines and liquors, drawing large daily shipments and likely securing broad patronage. Presbyterian church masons have ceased work for the season while warpeen ters maintain winter activity in shops to complete finer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Middleditch & Potter
New Presbyterian Church
Coldest Sunday of the season noted by readers
The piece recalls Sunday as the season's coldest day with winter arriving early. The author stayed by a warm fire while many residents likely avoided the streets, sharing in the snug preference over outdoor wandering.
Grand Jury Indicts for Larceny and False Pretenses
Circeuir Court reports indictments against CG Road and Thomas Dormady for larceny and against Kake Burke for obtaining money under false pretenses. Other indictments for misdemeanors follow. Chancery suit hearings between Farmers' Loan and Trust Company and Racine Mississippi railroad occupy last week with no decision yet. Scarlet fever cases rise in city. signs include chills fever thirst headache red scarlet patches. Parents urged to watch children for symptoms and seek prompt medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circeuir Court
CG. 2
Road
Thomas Dormady
Kake Burke
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Racine& Mississippi Railroad Company
Testimonial of esteem for Mr Howard of the Howard Ilougo
A group of travelers signs a testimonial praising Mr Howard of the Howard Ilougo formerly Brewster. Names including CG Witimer J Ponpa Mirneri J W Die Kering J N Burn Dreen Lovejoy Barker and others appear from Chicago New York Boston St Louis and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sousa
My. Howard
Howard Ilougo
Brewster
Witimer
Chicago
Ponpa
New York
Mod
Mirneri
Chicapo
J.W. Die Kering
J. N. Burn
Boston
Dreen
BK. R
Lovejoy
W. Harry
Latrrir
St. Louis
Kp. Barker
City laments new stone crosswalks on main streets
A letters page complains about durable but uncomfortable stone crosswalks on principal streets. Readers recall muddy days when pedestrians crossed at risk, note holes in sidewalks, and urge safer, better maintained crossings with lasting fixes and public policy attention.
Stephendon County Agricultural Society Meets December 15 1866
The Executive Committee will convene at the Secretary's office on Saturday December 15 1866 to conduct society business and set upcoming event plans. The notice requests attendance by all committee members and related officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephendon County Agricultural Society
Rock River Insurance opens new office in Rockford
The Rock River Insurance Company of Rockford has moved into a new, prominent business office. They are constructing a fire proof vault costing over 2000 dollars. Secretary J. W. Tanner is praised for his leadership and local support gathers around the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River Insurance Company
Rockford
J. W. Tanner
The Bloomer In Freeport A Local Institution
The Bloomer, a Freeport institution, is called the American costume. A resident of Freeport for four years adopted it while at a Dansville water cure. She continues wearing the attire though its oddity keeps her from frequent street appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gor
Freeport
Dansville
N.Y
Baptism and New Members At Local Baptist Church
Three individuals were baptized by immersion at the city Baptist church on Sunday evening. The previous Sunday four new members joined by letters from other churches. The church, under new pastor Rev A W Tousey, shows growing strength and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
A. W. Tousey
Yousoa Men's Debating Club Formed for Winter Evenings
A group of young men forms the Yousoa Men's Debating Club to meet weekly and discuss thought provoking topics. Officers are Prof. Arthur Peek president S F Aspinwall vice president Dr Moody secretary and G Butler treasurer. The text notes abundant talent and predicts success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yousoa
Arthur Peek
S. F. Aspinwall
Dr. Moody
G. Butler
Grand Jury Urges Jail Repair and New Structure
The Grand Jury reports the county jail has defective floors partitions and ceilings and unusable privies. They urge immediate repair and remodeling and propose a larger, more secure jail building soon. They note a recent escape and hope a new courthouse and jail arrive within the year 1867.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Grand Jury
Ladies Bazaar Solicits Public Patronage and Plans
The Ladies air event starts at Fry's Hall tomorrow evening, with ten cent admission and extensive preparations. Rockford and Keeport Episcopal Church ladies organize tableaux, music, and refreshments, inviting a large turnout to support a charitable cause and enjoy a holiday shopping chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fry
Musia, Talleaux, &c
Rockford
Gamimann
Norman
Dignty
Jane
Churchill
Illis
Minith
Mes
J. Tf
Evening fair at Prysial promises music and tableaux
The event announces a program featuring music and three tableaux with the Picture Gallery and a notable exhibit by Revers statuettes. The Village Postmaster and an elephant act are highlighted amid crowd curiosity as the programme may change, inviting public attendance and renewed viewing of the famed tableaux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prysial
Tess Tian Gwenly
Siy
Damasra
Henerab
Fair Benefit at Ivy's Hall for German School House
Journal notes a two night benefit fair at Ivy's Hall to raise funds for a new German School House. Tables were well arranged and sold swiftly with items auctioned at close. Former Brass Band members performed and the auction cleared about 300 dollars after expenses despite poor weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy’s Hall
Important Law Suit In Stephenson County Foreclosure
The Farmers Loan and Trust Company of New York sues Racine and Mississippi Railroad in Stephenson County Circuit Court to foreclose a first mortgage on the Beloit to Savanna line. The case covers bonds issued in 1856 and 1859 sums exceeding twelve hundred thousand dollars, road completion costs, and disputed authority to mortgage. Defendants deny authority and seek dismissal, with cross-bill claiming tolls and property exchanges. The matter dominates the December term docket alongside ordinary civil, criminal, and chancery matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Stephenson County
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company of New York
Racine & Mississippi Railroad Company
Beloit
Racine
Freeport
Davis
R. & M. 1. R. Company
Breeport
Elain
Worthern Ilinois
Savanna
Racine & Mississipi Railroad Co
Statine
Suyechney
Circuiy Court
Rocnepras
Circuit Court
Don
JC. Eads
Msc
Christof Borstorf
James Beavey
Tebrieht
Conseret
Luther A. Pallva
Fc. QR. Co
Pladueil
Migiy Bouck
Dolar Howe
Ale
J. Addison Crain
Dolar Mishler
Siitstrieken
Wissler--Sutt
Rehearsal of tableaux at Fry's Hall previews
Local attendees report a pleasing outlook for the fall tableaux at Fry's Hall with eight to ten Rockford ladies visiting for the fair. Notables include Mrs. Horseman Miss Sarah Stewart and Miss Liz a Thomas who will stay on for the event and await friends to visit the halls this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fry's Hall
Picture Gallery
Rockford
Horseman
Sarah Stewart
Specimen photograph by McHenry with India ink touch
We commend a framed photograph of our foreman Mills by artist Brink retouched in India ink. The ink process nearly matches the finest line engraving, improving McHenry’s photographs. We will use McHenry again and have Brink retouch, advising readers to do likewise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McHenry
Mills
Brink
McHenry
Court docket summaries from late 19th century record
A run of docket entries shows suits stricken or continued, costs paid, and motions on receivers, venue changes, and judgments by default. Notable items include multiple cases against or by Mazurkiewicz, Beitzell, and Uhlin, with various orders and dismissals. The Grand Jury discharged after sixteen indictments covering larceny, false pretenses, liquor, Sunday tavern keeping, gaming, and related offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther A. Hall
Stephenao Hydraulic and Manufacturing
O, Ued
Moe Thomas Coltman
Samo
Hiram Bright
Henry M. Barnum
Philip Musrot
Lorace Tarbox
James W. Crane
Gui
John W. Shaffer
Dani
Pal
William D. Rowell
Wiefe
Carlos Pierce
Charles W. Boynton
Oliver P. Chandler
Henry Eggart
Frederick Krumme
Alex Mazurkiewicz
Alexander P. Mazurkiewicz
Frederick Krummie
Thomas Kerman
Mchael Cahill
Jonathan Beitzell
Thomas Ewing
Costa
Second National Bank of Freeport
Nicholas
William Wimer
John B. Uhlin
Catherine B. Uhlin
Ol Berry—galy
Nhbach
Cosiranders
The Howard House Registraion Listings Card
The register shows numerous names across cities like Philadelphia Chicago Rockford and Dubuque during the past week. Notable entries include John P Lawrence James McCall Geo Rogers W A Ray and Mrs J Kelsey among others. Oyster deal advertised at 50 cents a can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pn Esday
Jf Unhouse
Phila
Win A Willis
Rockford
Sami Vanson
John P Lawrence
C& WR R
Ila Clark
Gié Boynton
James McCall
City
Donovan
Chicago
I Goodhus
A N Stone
Price
John Rothermel
Ws Brawley
J C Kean
Thos Flanagan
T P Williams
N Oy
A Dodge
Dubuque
S Goodhous
Wis
Ds Wilson
Chas Rnrmall
David
Ro Beardslea
Chas Mo Harlen
Boston
JW Brown
J Miller
Uenrill
Monmouth
Bir Ifall
Davenport
I. S Storey
Iowa
Tsaac IL
Kingston
Drew
OS Moffatt and Wife
Win Isenberg
Cincinnati
James Wood
John W Neil
Geo W Sherwood
Lanark
Pril W Wales
Wiss
WE Tans
Kohn
PS Overadt
Pittsburgh
JA Chapanan
Beloit
Bennington
J Jo Donovan
A Nudge
ER Pierce
Jadyy Weesane
Tes Henry
Jady
Polo
TE Doureyy Dubucie
Notal
Married in Freeport in early June ceremony notice
In Freeport on the 6th inst by the key, Churchill adds Migs da Bends. A brief marriage notice records a couple joining in matrimony with local clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Des Cirey
Churchill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Local Affairs
Jas
McCall
Strane
Addis Street
Jackson
Spring
Trey - Ondaeites
Navy
Department of Agriculture
Commissioner of Agriculture
Congress
National Agricultural Bureau
Bohler
Howard
Whursday
Dec
van Dyke
Vecatonicus
Bishop
SB Gardner
C & NW
Robe Mahan
Jas Cahall
Jacobs
J Marm
Fon du Dac
Joseph Atkinson
Lendauer
Mt Carroll
HA Clark
Ron
Geo IL White
G Fhoynton
Geo Pirgatt
St Holcome
Gaurthe
Hayden
Poral
Oyster Devor
J.- Dd
Dilfenbaugh
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