Local Matters and Christmas Happenings in Freeport
A jumble of local notes from Freeport includes Christmas plans, a baby born in Lens who lived only days, a frugal preacher in Galena wearing wooden shoes, and clues about a wedding in Buckeye that will draw Freeporters to the country. Street curiosities on Stephenson, Santa sightings, and a closing Journal office for a festive day mix with toy-shop rushes, advertising notes, and a supper for First M E Church children. Judge Brown weighs in on People v. Chicago Northwestern Railway as toy-store crowds swell and local merchants claim success with liberal ads.
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Stephenson Street
Santa Claus
Journal -Office
John Yordy
John
Forresters
Freeport
Jougma
W.L. Beebe
M. E
Poultry Argus
Kenegy & Co
Polo
Inl
Freeport Journal
Argus
W. H. Todd
Vermillion
Ohio
Cantata by Dixon Philharmonic Society and Bakers
The Cantata was rendered there three nights last Week by the Philharmonic Society of Dixon, assisted by the Baker family. Receipts totaled $215.90 with expenses of $101.50, yielding a profit of $24.40 to be split between the Society and the Bakers. Moore's Rural New Yorker enters its twenty fifth year January first.
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Sterlinng
Queen Esther
Philharmonic Society of
Dixon
Baker Family
Bakers
Moore
New Yorker
Farmer Fractures Leg in Rock Grove Township Accident
N. J. Barmore, Esq., a farmer in the northwest part of Rock Grove township, had a serious accident about a week ago. Returning from a neighbor's with his team, his horses became unmanageable, threw him from the wagon, and fractured the bone above the left knee with the fracture extending to the joint.
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N. J. Barmore, Esq
Rock Grove Township
Family heads west as Sumner clan departs for Denver
Mr E R Sumner, longtime Stephenson County resident, left for Denver last Wednesday with his family except two daughters. Miss Louise and Frank remain as teachers in local schools until spring, when they will likely join their parents. Best wishes follow them.
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E. R. Sumner
Stephenson County
Denver
Louise
Frank
Photograph measure delays intrigue city photographer
A photographer in the city recalls a rural visitor asking how long it takes to get a photograph after leaving their measure. The measure lasted four days for a good print. The photographer, paid in advance, is pleased with the arrangement.
Pew rent theft at First Presbyterian Church auction
At the church pew renting event on Monday evening more than $3,100 was taken. Pews sold at auction raised about $200 more than the same pews fetched in prior years, and the remaining sittings entrusted to trustees are expected to bring the society nearly $4,000 from this source.
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First Presbyterian Church
Cure of Santa Claus Escapes into France Not Real
George misreads a headline, thinking the cure of Santa Claus fled to France. A second look reveals it says the Cure of Santa Cruz. Do not fear, Santa Claus remains with American children for years to come.
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George
Santa Claus
France
Santa Cruz
Children of America
Crane's Grove Grange officers elected in 1878 meeting
The Crane's Grove Grange No 542 elected officers on Saturday evening December 5 1878. New slate includes Master Godfrey Vought Overseer F Baker Treasurer C Bennett Secretary David Vought Lecturer Wm Lane Steward James K Grier Assistant Steward W S Deisher Chaplain Robert Bell Gate Keeper Thomas Bennett Ceres Miss Helen J Deisher Pomona Mary E Bennett Flora Werby O Vought Lady Assistant Steward Jane J Vought. Davin Vovenr Sec'y
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Crane
s.Grove Grange
Godfrey Vought
F. Baker
C. Bennett
David Vought
Wm. Lane
James K. Grier
W.S. Deisher
Robert Bell
Thomas Bennett
Ceres
Helen J. Deisher
Pomona
Mary E. Bennett
Flora
Werby O. Vought
Jane J. Vought
Davin Vovenr
Sec’y
Reunion Planned for Northwest Soldiers at Sterling
A movement to hold a Northwest soldiers reunion at Sterling on February 22 led by Gen W M Kilgour invites all Northwest soldiers to attend. The first meeting occurred on the sixth of the month at Sterling and organizers hope for a happy, glorious occasion on the planned date.
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Sterling
W. M. Kilgour
Remarkable Tumor Removal in Chicago Surgery
A Racine woman with a feared tumor traveled to Chicago for treatment by eminent surgeons. During the hourlong operation the bowels were held in a warm napkin outside the abdomen. The tumor proved very difficult to remove yet the patient, once near death, recovered beyond expectations and is now home, healthy and tending her family duties. The case highlights surgical skill and science’s progress.
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Racine
Chicago
Twentieth annour meeting at the Illinois State Teachers' Assoc
The twentieth annour meeting of the Illinois State Teachers Association will be held in Biddhington beginning December 29 for three days. Prof. OC. C. Snyder will open with a discussion on The High School its Necessity and Office. Henry Freeman of Rockford reads Character is Power. Rulison of Durand joins the discussion The Press and the Free Schools. Police uniforms surprise locals. mayor Krohn says dog tax funded four new outfits.
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Illinois State Teachers’ Association
Biddhington
Chini Therieing
OC. C. Snyder
Henry Freeman
Rockford
Rulison
Durand
Death of E H D Sanborn Pioneer of Stephenson County
E H D Sanborn of Freeport died December 20 after a long illness. Born May 23, 1804 in Sandbornton New Hampshire he was among Stephenson county 61st settlers arriving in 1836. He lived on a farm near Freeport before moving to the city in 1867. He leaves a wife and two children. Funeral was held Monday with large attendance. The notice mentions social events and the Poultry Argus debut, inviting readers to subscribe and view sample copies.
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Mr. Sanborn
Stephenson County
Sandbornton
N. H
Freeport
Stephenson Street
Hunt Warehouse
A Christmas Poem by Mary Be Griswold
A lyrical Christmas piece by Mary Be Griswold recalls the Nativity with reverent images of Bethlehem, angels, and shepherds. It speaks of the star, the magi, and the light around the holy child, urging consecration and praise as the season of kingly birth unfolds.
Masonic Offi cers Named for Freeport Bodies in year
The article lists the officers of Freeport Commandery No. 7 K T Freeport Chapter No 23 R A M Freeport Council No 39 R S E and S M and several other Masonic lodges for the coming year including Geo Thompson J S McCall E Warner Levi Martin W W Waddell James Sawyer and J R Perkins among others.
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Freeport
Freeport Commandery No
K. T
Knight Geo. Thompson
E. C
J.S. McCall
E. C. Warner
C. G. L. T. Lemon
H. C. Hutchison
W. QO. G. Sanborn
J. W. Robert Little
J. W. Childs
J.8
Gates
Wm. Young
J. R. Perkins
Levi Martin
G. Freeport
J. W. Childe
King
J. S. McCall
H. ©. Hutchison
W. W. Waddell
W. W. Lott
Royal Arch
Geo. Thompson
G. M
S. C. Buckman
P.S. Lerch
W. M
Court Proceedings Reported in Circuit Court
The People on Chas Rohkar indicted for selling liquor to a minor are found guilty on the first two counts of the second indictment, not guilty on other counts. Ernst Stock v Michael Kahl involves a guardian assumpsit with a motion for a more specific bill of particulars. Weigman et al v Bliss is a replevin with demurrer sustained and amendments pending. The famous Chester K Williams v Thomas H McClure sheep case is on hearing and may occupy the court through Friday.
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Chas
Rohkar
Ernst Stock
Michael Kahl
Guardian
Assumpsit
Amerling
Crain
Frederick Weigman
Albert Bliss
Replevin
Agney
Stos
Chester K. Williams
Thomas H. McClure
Davis Library Society Minutes Debating Punishment and Art Works
The Davis Library Society met with Vice President presiding. Minutes read and approved. Mish Hattie Bond named Critic pro tem. Debates covered capital punishment and whether art or nature pleases more. several members and audience speakers participated. Officers elected: President P. McHees, Vice President K. T. Rastael, Secretary B. F. Eyer, Treasurer Rosa Bond, Critic J. Potter. Adjourned to Dec 29 with music committee formed.
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Aet Beidle
Tne
Davis Library Society
Davis
Dee
Inez
Mish Hattie Bond
W. H. ‘Wood
K. T. Stabeck
Mesars
F. Buthoffer
W. Potter
E. Clark
Messer
J. N. Philips
J. L. Weaver
J. Whetston
Gen
S. D. Atkins
T. Green
Esq
J. Potter
Messrs, Buthoffer
Atkins
Messis
Weaver
Green
Philips
Messrs. Inman
Clark
B.F. Eyer
Rosa Bond
Lada Gibbena
S. Weaver
W.H. Woop
P. McHees
F. Eyen
Public complaint on traveling agents in Rivers Ill
A Rivers Illinois editor exposes traveling agents for the Chicago Union Furnishing Company as impostors. He lists a bill from Pecatonica showing items and prices and compares them with his own retail prices at the Anti monopoly Store Ridott. He claims to undersell by at least 10 percent and cites a receipt showing a buyer paid more than cost.
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Pecatonica
Rio
Japan
Wm. Sibert
Isaac S, Lairey
Ridott
Florid 2: Goliauit wily biebtadin th piatio of organ
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a person named Terma Nan cation aimed at herself with references to Second National Bank in December. Details are unreadable and uncertain about exact actions or outcomes.
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Goliauit
Piatio
Efaelf
Second National Bank
Devember
Fragmentary OCR on Christmas season notes prompts focus
Readable OCR fragment mentions selecting fancy or Christmas items and a large backlog of dementi marked low. The text is incomplete but suggests notes on holiday shopping or procurement delays and low urgency signals. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable.
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Asy
Peace and Order
Krohn
Chicago Police
Stine & Bro
Chamberlin & Boedeker
E. H. D. Sanborn
G. A. Godat
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Epiron Freefort Journal
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Ill
G. A. Gopart
Mary Be, Griswold
Orient
Eld
Bethlehem
Jesus
Christ
Masonic
G. M. Clayton’s
WM. Walton
Second National Bank of Freeport
L. W. Curreau
T. de Witt Talmage
Chambers Street
New York
Clayton’s
O. M
Shaffer & Gon
Fine Sam &c., &c
G. M. Clayt
D. A. Knowlton & Son
Jonathan
Peloubet
Pelton
Sellar Singer
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China Vales
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