Local notes to Christmas events and obituaries at Freeport
The Journal records calls from local residents, church services and Christmas plans at Zion and Second Presbyterian, with notices of deaths including Mrs. J. Crane at seventy two and Miss Belle Black of Geneva. It notes a bank director David Neidigh’s death, a Masonic installation planned for John Carson Smith’s commandery, and a burglary at T. K. Best department store with $4000–$5000 stolen and police investigation ongoing.
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Belle Black
Geneva
New York
Miss Black
M. M. McCall
St. John’s Day
John Carson Smith
Grand Commandry
Hainess
Masonic Dall
Brewster House
Armory Hall
Freeport
Silver Wedding Of Mr And Mrs Stibgen Celebrated
A large gathering at the Stibgen residence on upper Stephenson street marked the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs A K Stibgen. Nearly a hundred invitations were issued and most attendees stayed for refreshments described as excellent. The hosts received several handsome gifts as guests learned the occasion celebrated twenty five years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Stibgen
Upper Stephenson Street
Excursion to New Orleans by Minois Central Railroad
The Minois Central Railroad plans a special excursion from Dubuque to New Orleans, leaving at 2 p.m. on Tuesday February 15 1881 and returning by March 36. Fares from Freeport are 20, with six day carnival celebrations and extensive pageants in New Orleans. Berths may be reserved via Moor, JOP. Merry, Excursion Agent, 738 Michaelson Ave Chicago.
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Minois Central Railroad
New Orleans
Dubuque
Carlo
Freeport
Nun
America
Merry
Michelzon Ave
Chicago
Hin
Sermon by Bishop Bowman at Tsu M B Church on Salvation
Bishop Bowman preached to a full house at Tsu M B Church on Sabbath using Luke ten to argue salvation through Christ. He argued against secular explanations, compared Bible truths to explainable facts, and stressed Christ’s death as the path to redemption.
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Bshop Bowman
Tsu M. B
Gen
Young
Eminbury
Ife
Ile
Tie
Christ
Fle
Adam
Garden of Eden
Bowman
Gethsemane
Iliareath
Will Pauls
Isis
Sermon impresses congregation and lodge officers elected
A vivid sermon on Christ’s atonement is praised as plain and convincing by attendees. Excelsior Lodge No. 97 elects L. A. Brigham as Worshipful Master and names officers for the year. Lodge No. 881 names L. L. Munn as Worshipful Master and appoints key officers. Coal dealers Smith & Porter report ample coal availability amid neighbor shortages. Trask's Magnetic Ointment advertised as beneficial.
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Excelsior Lodge No
A. M
L. A. Brigham
C. I. Norris
J. N. Galloway
L. M. Hamilton
M. Hettinger
Tyler
L. Martin
W. C. Nellis
W. W. Krape
M. Stoskopf
W. W. Lott
M. R. Thompson Lodge
L. L., Munn
J. C. Burbank
H. W. Dexter
D. B. Breed
C. E. Scott
A. W. Green
Wm., Stine
F. A. Read, Jr
J.5. Fifield
Christmas Bargains Across Departments at Walton’s and Wise’s
Holiday shoppers find the largest trade yet with new car load goods at WM WALTON’S and Wise’s Jewelry Store offering watches chains and silver items. Mrs W A Stevens advertises remnants of dress goods at 99 cent Store for early buyers with first choice for Christmas.
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Walton’s
Wise’s
W. A. Stevens
99 Cent
Holiday Goods Offer At Groceries Store
The advertisement touts the largest stock of groceries canned goods nuts raisins figs apples cider and candies. It promotes Fresh oysters candies nuts and other holiday specials with discounts of 10 to 20 percent and urges readers to call for prices before buying. Corner Opposite Brewster House run by O D Stone.
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D. Stone
Brewster House
Local Businesses Promote Heaters Boots Shoes and Slippers
Second stock of Radient Name Base Burning Stove advertised as durable economical and powerful. F Bartlett 75 77 Stephenson St markets Radiant Home base burner with large oven and elegant mounting. Chas McNamara Co and Mrs W A Stevens advertise fall and winter stock at Stephenson St. Burkhard Scott James McNamara promote slippers and shoe stock at GIANT store with Christmas items timed for holidays.
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F. Bartlett
Stephenson St
Stephenson Street
Chas
A. McNamara & Co
Thoan
James McNamara
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Aocal Hatters
Felder J. dL. More
Polo
Ian
Mr. Young
Embury Church
Moe Hurch
T. Ve 2. Sweet
Warren
Zion Church
Ir. Munn
Eaq
Pennsylvania
F. J. Cleveland
1St
M. E. Church
Dixon
National Mining and Milling Company , of
Colorado
Wm. Barnes
Dennison
Texas
F. R. Guitean
Second Presbyterian Church
John Rice
Ridott
Freeport Science Association
J. W. Troger
Meredith
I. Winston
M.E
Mr. Carhart
Wisconsin
Carhart
Zion Episcopal Sunday School
St. John’s
St. Agnes Guild
J. C. Crane
Capt. Crane
David Neidigh
Second National Bank
Cedarville
Neidigh
Centre County
Stephenson County
Sanborn
T. Kk. Best
Bishop Bowman
Masonic
Smith & Porter
Trask
Santa Claus’ Headquarters
Radiant
Burchard & Scott
Jas, McNamara
Sign of
GIANT
Benson
Gsi
Qur
J. Benson
OPERA
Rouse Block
Presant
Seeley & Read
WM. O. Wright & CO
Wright & CO
Buffalo Roces
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