Local Church Services and Community Notices In 1877
The Eucharist will be celebrated in the Suem Church on Sunday with Rev. D B Byers officiating. Limited lithographed New Year cards on hand. orders encouraged. Mr C N Bentley of Harlem is praised for venison for Christmas. J W Guitean of the Second National Bank to speak at Temperance II on Sunday at 4 pm. Evergreen Lodge to hold a regular meeting Monday evening January 1 1877. Masons invited. Prof W N Ferris, former Business College principal, now at Rock River University, visited the city and met the JOURNAL.
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Suem
D. B. Byers
J. W. Guitean
Kay
Second National Bank
Evergreen Lodge
M. Masons
W. N. Ferris
Business College
Rock River University
FW. Byers
Lena
Mgr
I. J. Fry
Chicago
Joseph N. Capron
Manitowoc
Wis
J.P. Jones
Rockford
New Lotion Promises Grease Spot Die Off
A resident reports a new lotion that supposedly removes grease spots from both black and light colored fabrics after a single application. Ife claims the spot has not vanished yet but invites others to visit the office to try the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Stephenson County Officials Elected and Local Band Concert
At the Stephenson County Agricultural Society meeting on Friday December 22, Frederick Baker was elected President, M. M. Mayer Treasurer, and Wm. Trembor Secretary for the coming year. Ex celsior Lodge officers were chosen on December 21, including J. M. Nichols as Master, W. Moore as Senior Warden, and J. W. Waddell as Treasurer, among others. The Cedarville Cornet Band concert on Thursday evening drew a crowded hall, with praise for the band and soloists including Prof. D. S. McCosh. Cedarville Band is noted as a rising county outfit. A feature on Mr. John Lee of Elizabeth, Jo Daviess County, introduces him as builder of Wrought Iron Arch and Truss Bridges by the Canton company, with local recommendation. Mr. Widlace Lighthart, recently relief clerk at the Illinois Central depot, is appointed station and express agent at Weehcomt, a move described as well deserved. The Poultry Show section covers the 3rd Annual Northwestern Illinois Poultry Association exhibition at the Opera House, December 24-26, highlighting the breadth of breeds and numerous exhibitors from Freeport, Polo, Sterling, Lena, Darlington, and other towns, with many premium awards across cockerels, pullets, and varieties such as Brahmas, Cochins, Leghorns, and Games. The report lists many breeders and their wins, plus notable displays of pigeons, rabbits, and ducks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
Frederick Baker
M. M. Mayer
Wm. Trembor
John. Lee
Elizabeth
Jo Daviess County
Wrought Iron Bridge Company
Canton
Ohio
Jo Daviess
Galena River
Galena
Myr. Lee
Board of Supervisors
Atr. Lee
Lee
North Western Linois Poultry Association
Opera House
Dee
Visthe
Polo
Plymouth Rocks
Geo
Butters
Oak Park
Woodward & Richaragon
Chicago
Aylesbury
Chas van Brunt
W. H. Brook
Eagle Point
M.D. Crary
Rouen
James Yount
Freeport
C. A. Keefer
Sterling
James Wise
Geo. Kingsley, Jr
Ll. W. Guitean, Jr
D. E. Sunderland
Oscar I. Taylor
L.A. Munn
J. W. Mckee
G. Wormser
Jos. Rhodes
W. M. Swentzell
Scott Deaner
Z. M. Hibbard
Dr. Weisse
Embden Geese and Pigeons Earn Premiums in Fair
D IT Waterbury First premi on male Grat on female Vimalayan Rabbits Janes Yount First premium on buck first on doe Pigeons Yount Shaffer Freeport first premium on each of 20 varieties
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Aylesbury
D. AL Wsterbury
Dines Wise
Pekin
Luther Galleat
Rouen Ducks
MD. Crary
D. IT
Waterbury
Janes Yount
Pigeons
Yount & Shaffer
Freeport
State Fair Committee Formed in Stephenson County
At a December 22, 1876 meeting in the City Council Room the Stephenson County Agricultural Society created a three man committee to work with a Citizens Committee to urge locating the State Fair in the city for two years. A 15 member citizen committee and separate panels on grounds, railroads, and finance were appointed, with a follow up meeting set for December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
J. Davis
State Agricultural Society
Springfield
Capt
Wim, Young
Godfrey Vought
John Swanzey
Mathias I Tettinger
Wain
Trembor
Jere Pattison
Messrs
C. I. Rosenstiel
J. 3B. Taylor
Wm. O. Wright
EF. J. Cronkrite
Jacob Krohn
A. P. Goddard
Jas. Taggart
C. J. Fry
Fred Baker
L. Ek. Scofield
Gen
D. Atkins
Wim. I. Mitchell
Geo. W. Oyler
Goddard
Mathias Hettinger
Pattison
J. B. Taylor
Hf. Rosenstiel
Messrs. C. N. Rosenstiel
O. B. Bidwell
L. L. Munn
John Burrell
J. P. Spitler
Wm. Young
L. W. Guiteau
D. B. Schulte
John Tiebel
I. I. Cronkrite
D. Kuehner
Henry Lichtenberger
F. J. Middleditch
E. C. Warner
Rosenstiel
Claus Collmann
Godfrey. Vought
Capt. Young
Installation and banquet for Stephenson County Grange leaders
Next Tuesday January 2 the officers elect of Stephenson County Grange will be installed in Grange Trail. A banquet and social follow in the same room, celebrating the dedication of the new building at Stephenson and Adams Streets. The three story brick edifice, 60 by 110 feet, cost about 16090 dollars and houses offices, tenements, a large store room, and Grange Hall. Knowlton Brothers have modernized their bank at Stephenson and Exchange, adding a burglar and fire proof vault, a new Ter ring safe with Infallible Chronometer Bank Lock, and other improvements to reassure patrons.
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Stephenson County Grange
Grange Trail
P. of
Stephenson and
Adams Streets
Knowlton Brothers
Stephenson and Exchange Streets
Married at Te, 19th inst, by Rev. 1 flora on Frank Salada
A brief social notice announces the marriage of Frank Salada, formerly of Lemont, to Miss Fannie Follett, of Lemont, performed by Rev. Flora. Congratulations are offered for the couple’s union and hoped for continued happiness and prosperity.
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Flora
Frank Salada
Fannie Follett
Lemont
Frank
Follett
Drummer Bay
Palmer Eliott
Mey
Grange officers to be installed in Freeport in 1877
The officers of Stephenson County Grange will be installed at Gray in the new building recently by the order in Freeport 1877 and will be followed by a day. All 4th degree members are invite attends. FT. WaALEr, Secretar ian.
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Stephenson Co Grange
Gray
Freeport
FT. Waaler
Obituary of Mrs. Tsahelly Kibben Near Dakota
Obituary recalls the life of Mrs. Tsahelly Kibben, born in Center county Pawy, moved to Ting in 1851, survived by a husband and nine children. Described as beautiful, pious, charitable, and amiable, she endured five years of invalid years after a fall and was a Christian of strong faith. Her memory is praised as a positive influence and a sermon in life, with lines invoking Jesus and peaceful sleep.
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Tsahelly Kibben
Dakota
Lowing
Center County
Pawy
Ting
Jhesus
Portrait commissions and tailor ad in one card
A dated newspaper card urges readers to commission portraits by C F Term before the third of next month. It also promotes H McPhillips as the citys finest tailor offering stylish suits at low prices, located in Wilcoxons Opera House Block.
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Vary Proximo
C.F
Gol H. McPhillips
Wilcoxon
For Sale Advertisement Fragments from Centennial Clothing House
Fragments describe sale items and solicit inquiries about a $100 scholarship, an artistic cut, and clothing goods from McPhillips and Wilcoxon’s Opera House. The text is fragmented and hard to parse, but indicates sales, an office contact, and a street location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhillips
Cutro
Centennial Clothing House
Ewine
Wilcoxon
Itouse Ploct
Piano to Rent and Musical Goods Offered
An advertisement offers a first class Chickering piano for rent and promotes McPhillips artistic goods. Enquiries directed to Mr Walter Diffenba and Wilcoxon Opera Toys for examination of available items with prices stated as lower than the lowest market rate.
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Walter Diffenba
McPhillips
Wilcoxon Opera Toys
Teal Hose Sale Alert at Mrs Wilson’s Millinery
Fragments report a Teal hose sale with low rates offered by Mrs Wilson’s millinery shop. Publication notes orders should be left at the store for fulfillment. Tags and exact details are unclear due to the fragmentary OCR text.
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Mrs & Wilson
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Mr. C.N. Bentley
Harlem
Tna
Excelsior Lodge
J. MM. Nichols
W. M. W. W. Moore
W. N. A. Draper
J. W. John Arthur
J. G. Perkins
Fe.t. Brown
D. T. J. Waddell
J. D. Fr. W. Guiteau, Chaplain, H.C. Sutchinson
Steward
James McKee
J. Steward
Levi Martin
Tyler
Cedarville
Messrs. Fox
Brownlee
Blanchard
McCosh
D. 8. McCosh
Widlace Lighthart
Elief
Illinois Central Railroad
Stalion
Wehcomt
Lighthart
Woodward & Richardson
Chivazo
H. Waterbury
S. Beard & Gro. Polo
M.S. McCoy
Tatther Cuiteau
Threeport
F. W. Byers
Teena
de J.C. Allaban
JT. T
TD. W. Waterbury
Hen
Saltzman & Lower
Jon
W. Butterfield
TaClair
I F. W. Byers
Wm. McAfee
S. Beard & Bro
Sunderland
J. Brown Taylor
American Dominiques
Beloit
Brown Leghorns
A. Keefer
Leghorns
Oscar L. Taylor
George Kingsley
Luther Guiteau
Jfoudans
George Butters
J. W. Butterfield
LaClair
H. F. Ifobert
B. B. Red Games
A. Fraser
Darlington
Thomas Discher
Florence Station
G. ‘Wormser
A Fraser
Chas. Vanbrant
Wm. Swentzell
Grey Games
Cockrel
Win
Swentzel
Banteims
D. W. Waterbury
Beard & D Bro
Dr. Byers
W. I. Brook
Hen. A. Fraser
Byers
State Fair
Wilcoxon Trail
First Presbyterian
Odd
Goany
A. Stevens
Davis
J W. Carey
Jim
J. M
Taggart
Burchard
Congress
Jnc. FH. Hanley
The
Journal
Davenport
Hanley
Ptaverg
Sny der
IGN
Phillips
Wile Opera House
University
Ot Dixon
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