Ketch-up of regional items from Rockford and area
Seventy four loads of straw were sold in Rockford to be made into paper. A report lists local names and events including speeches at the Kinois State Teachers Association, a weather note with subzero readings, a religious revival in Dubuque, and an upcoming appearance by actor John Owens. Several short notices mention rail land sales, church activities, and a local trial in progress, with varied local quips and commentary.
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Rockford
Our City Schools and Fire Alarms in December
Our city closed for a two week holiday as schools praise the high standards under Prof. Snyder and Supt. Snyder with Latin Greek and science courses listed. A December fire at Weaver and Sechler’s block on North Railroad prompted warnings about water scarcity and calls for better firefighting measures.
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Snyder
Weaver
Messrs
Weaver & Sechler
Joseph Sechler
A. W. Trall
McEathron’s Hall
Presbyterian Church
Natiene Cornet
McEathron
Mtall
Dedication of Catholic German Church in Frurt Fell
The German Catholic church dedicated last Sunday after six months’ work. Bishop Foley officiated in mitre, sprinkling walls with blessed water. Acolytes and priests processed, choir and organ short of full readiness. Sermon from Psalm 84 spoke of enduring church strength and doctrine, urging debt clearance and devotion for Christmas service. Pastors Balluff Stack Nich Hood assisted.
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Foley
Tabernacles
Church
Christ
House of God
J. G. Balluff
St. Joseph Church
M. Stack
St. Mary
Chicago Journal Engine Breakdown Sparks Editorial Mockery
The Chicago Journal faced a recent engine breakdown that irritated its management, surprising readers who expected the paper to recover quickly after the Great Fire. The writer notes it would usually take mere minutes to secure a new engine, have it installed, and be back in operation, yet acknowledges this was not the case.
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Chicago Journal
Court House Offices Fitted In Elegant Style
Circuit Clerk Aaron W. Hall and County Clerk George Thompson Ezgq announce their offices in the new Court House are fitted in an elegant and convenient manner. The filing of books is described as unmarred and insured for years, with praised overall arrangements. John Owens invites the public to attend next Tuesday evening, promising the people of Stephen son county will appreciate the conveniences and elegancies of all departments. If missed, regret is implied.
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Aaron W. Hall
George Thompson
Court House
Stephenson County
Freeport College Examination Through a Busy Day
The Freeport College examination of the German and English Grammar classes opened at nine with Rev. Elfold praised for diligence and received a Christmas token from his pupils. Prof. Lummis guided multiple grammar, Latin, and Greek tests, visitors shared a bountiful dinner, and critics lauded the teachers before concluding with remarks on future plans and stronger patronage.
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Freeport College
Elfold
Elfeld
Lummis
Messrs
Carey
Patterson
Marah
Elliot
Coates
Stocking
P. Coniar
Pastor to Lead College as New Term Superintendent
The Board of Trustees discussed appointing Rev. J. B. Carey to supervise the college for the coming term. Carey has the matter under consideration and definite announcements may come next week.
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J. BE. Carey
Lanark minister Rev Jonathan Merriam dies suddenly
The Lanark Gazette reports the death of Rev Jonathan Merriam a longtime Lanark resident at age forty six from paralysis of the lungs on Friday morning last. He left a wife and several children and had worked for the American Bible Society for the past two to three years. In Lanark his first year he served as pastor of the Baptist society.
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The
Lanark
Jonathan Merriam
American Bible Society
Baptist Society
Unthinkable Freezing Morning Here Record
Tuesday morning the mercury sank to 80 degrees below zero in this city, an extreme cold event that stunned residents and challenged daily routines as officials warned of ongoing low temperatures.
Public Masonic Installation and Banquet on St John Day
Masonic bodies decide on a public installation of Officers and Banquet for St John’s Day December 27 1879. Installation at Masonic Hall 8 p m Banquet at Brewster House 10 p m All Fraternity members and families invited to witness ceremonies and enjoy a social gathering with assurances of a good time. Officials to be installed include Commandery Council Chapter and the three Lodges Brethren Companions and Sir Knights of neighboring jurisdictions invited by committee.
Masonic Officers Elected Across Several Lodges
At annual communications in December officers were elected for the coming Masonic year across Ex celsior Lodge No. 97 Hever green Lodge No. 180 Moses R. Thompson Lodge No. 881 Freeport Chapter No. 28 Royal Arch Masons Freeport Council No. 89 Royal Super Excellent and Select Masters Freeport Commandery No. 7 Knights Templar and related bodies, naming W M J. B. Perkins H O Hutchison W Waddell and others for multiple offices. Also reports on Union School and High School enrollments, attendance and punctuality with class-by-class summaries and notes on upcoming January term.
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Excelsior Lodge
A. F
A. M
W.M
J. BR. Perkins
S. W
H. O. Hutchison
J. W
W. W. Waddell
Trea
Jacob
Krohn
Sec’y
W. W
Lott
Das
McCall
P. S. Lerch
W. J. McKim
Trea’r
Robert Little
J. G
Beat
S. D
Upton Cahill
J. D
H. W. Dexter
Tyler
Levi Martin
Freeport
Royal Arch Masons
H. P
Best. K
Jno
W. Childs
B. C. Warner
C. H
P. S
Hutchison
Treat
J. M. Sawyer
G. M
W. W. Lott
C. G. Sanborn
S. C. Buckman
Freeport Council
Best
L. L. Munn
P.O. W
W. Childy
John Arthur
Jacob Krohn
G. Steward
W. D
H. C. Hutchison
Recorder
W. Childe, Ltd
Gates
Swd
Wm. Young
Warder
G. Sanborn
A Christmas Message to Children From The Heart
This piece urges filling stockings and stomachs with turkey for a merry Christmas. It reflects on children growing up soon facing a world of competition and urges preserving the priceless memory of joyful childhood as a lasting legacy.
Death of Dr. N. D. Beebe in Freeport
The death of Dr. N. D. Beebe occurred about one o'clock Sunday morning after a short illness. He moved to Freeport from Warren to Daviess county around two years ago and had formed a large circle of friends in the community.
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N. D. Beebe
Freeport
Warren
Daviess County
Professor Pearson Preaches at First M B Church in City
Evanston College professor visiting town supplied the pulpit at the First M B Church Sunday evening before a large audience. Mya Scott-Siddons has been abating her self into the affections of the Davenport pills.
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Pearson
Evanston College
M. RB
Mya
Scott-Siddons
Davenport Pills
School attendance report for December 1872
Report for the month ending December 20th, 1872: days in session 19, pupils enrolled 93, pupils belonging 84, average belonging 78.2, average daily attendance 74.6, absences half days 185, tardinesses 35, attendance 95.5 percent, punctuality 98.1 percent. Principal O. W. Moons.
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O. W. Moons
Cedarville School Report for December 1872
Report of the Cedarville School for the month ending Dec. 20 1872. Number enrolled 74 with 73 belonging and 68.65 average belonging. Average daily attendance 60.7 and attendance percentage .88. Tardiness 66 with punctuality .97. Students neither absent nor tardy 14. J. H. Pana, Principal.
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Cedarville
J. H. Pana
Dakota and Rock Grove School Reports Collate Attendance
Dakota School reports 106 enrolled 93 belonging 77 percent daily attendance with 19 days taught 116 days lost by absence and 7 tardiness. Rock Grove Village School shows 70 enrolled 54 average daily attendance 50 tardinesses 14 absences 18 neither absent nor tardy. Coal driver Jacob Dorn fainted from cold last Saturday and was revived by medical aid.
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Dakota School
Dakota Public School
N. A. Sinderlins
Rock Grove Village
F. T. Ouer
Jacob Dorn
M. W. Brown
Freeport Wilcoxon Opera House Hosts John Owens
The famed actor John Owens appears with a full company at the Wilcoxon Opera House in Freeport on Tuesday amid strong advance ticket sales. His world-wide fame precedes him and audiences are expected to fill all seats quickly. A Pullman Palace train service between Paris and Vienna is noted for the exposition. Gov Palmer previously received a single electoral vote for Vice Presidency.
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John Owens
Freeport
Owens
Wilcoxon Opera House
Paris
Vienna
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St Louis
Whiteside County
Mile W. Hermans
Nashotah Seminary
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Kleckner
Kinois State Teachers’ Association
Springfield
John McKibben
Rock Island
Washington Republican
John F. Fernsworth
M. E. Church
M. M. Mayer
Ilinois Q Central Railroad Company
Waxerort Journal
Illinois Central Railroad
Murphy
California
Gulf States
Dubuque
Edward Payson Hammond
Martin
Wright
Davis
Geo. W. Crofts
Lutheran Church At
Oregon
John Lawson Thompson
Frank Wood
Western Union
Cochran
Bailey & Neff
Middle
Lena
Masonic
Roddpkvort
Privision
Ptiplis
Aiangact
Pate
Misa M. H. Hawking
Princ al
Bere
Girla
Rere
Averane
Punatualitem
Eric Rory
Mi Kee Kans
Wa Hawkins
Mt . Miss 8
Third Ward
Jara A. Jupson
Kowens
Nexao
Ee Darning
Voy Mies Bek
Bummary
M. BE. Hawkins
J. McCullough
Union School
M. EB. Hudson
Ad Ward
M. B. Hawkins
Bas
Popetunkey
Chas. C. Bsnyd
Tee
Ridott Public School
Cedarville School
John M. Palmer
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