Local visitors and calls noted in Journal
Rev. Robert Proctor of Arlington Treights near Chicago visits friends in the city. L. B. Brace and wife of Ridott call at the Journal. Frank Walker, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, visits yesterday. Geo. M. Lattig from Lanark stops briefly after funeral. Jon. A. M. Jones, U.S. Marshal, passes through on trip from Warren to Chicago. Levi Bolender of Rock Grove renews Journal subscription.
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Robert Proctor
Arlington Treights
Chicago
L. B. Brace, Esq
Ridott
Journal
Frank Walker
Board of Supervisors
Journal Sanctum
Jon. A. M. Jones
U.S
Ilinois
Warren
Accident injures Mr J N Mallory with foot crushed
Mr J N Mallory suffered a painful accident when a wagon loaded with cord wood ran over his foot, breaking two bones. Shiloh Post No 85 G A R at Lanark will hold a camp fire on Washington's Birthday to honor the Father of our Country, inviting all G A R members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.N. Mallory
Shiloh Post
Lanark
Washington
Rock Grove Auctions Set for Bolender and Gochenaur
Over the past week sale bills were printed for W F A Bolender and Andrew Gochenaur, both of Rock Grove. Bolender’s sale is set for Wednesday March 1 and Gochenaur’s for Thursday March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.F.A. Bolender
Andrew Gochenaur
Rock Grove
Bolender
Mr. Gochnaur
Repairs Near Completion on Karcher Buildings Fire Damage
Repairs on the Karcher buildings damaged by fire are nearly finished. A new roof has been installed and an ornate metal cornice was set in place yesterday and the day before.
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Karcher
February Weather Warms To May Like Readings
The month’s weather has been unusually mild with Sunday morning at 8 o clock showing 47 above in the shade. Ground frost is minimal and the air remains soft and balmy for late February.
Auditing Committee Members Visit Grand Lodge Office
General J. Smith and Gill W. Barnard of Chicago visited the city last Friday in their role on the Auditing Committee of the Grand Lodge A F and A M and spent the day with Grand Secretary Munn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Smith
Gill W. Barnard
Chicago
Grand Lodge
A. F
A. M
Munn
Revival at Van Brocklin church gains 34 converts
Rev Wakeman leads two week revival at Van Brocklin M E church with Rev Crummer assisting. Last Sunday 34 additions were recorded. John Buckley of East Dubuque visited the city Friday returning from the Grand Lodge of A O U W meeting in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Brocklin M. E
Wakeman
Mr. Crummer
John Buckley, Esq
East Dubuque
Journal
Grand Lodge of
Quincy
Conductor David Cross and Wife Visit Carroll County
Conductor David E. Cross and his wife from Freeport spent last Sunday and Monday in the city as guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Lashell. Cross is a popular conductor on the line and has many friends in Carroll county. We hope they will return. Shannon Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E. Cross
Freeport
C. K. Lashell
Cross
Carroll County
Shannon Express
Birthday Observance Planned by First Presbyterian Sabbath School
Washington's birthday falls on the 22d next Wednesday and will be observed by the First Presbyterian Sabbath School with readings and recitations at the First Presbyterian Church at 4 o'clock p.m. followed by a supper. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church
Drunkenness Noted in City Then Moral Impasse in Freeport
A Detroit Free Press line jokes that a Cincinnati man is not drunk if he removes his overcoat before bed while in St. Louis a man isn’t drunk if he can catch a bed as it whirls. Freeport with over forty drum shops is deemed impossible to get drunk, supported by sworn testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Detroit Free Press
Freeport
Deakin Lilliputian Company Delights City Crowd
A Wednesday evening performance by Harry Deakin's Lilliputian Company drew praise for its singing and acting with Col Orr as a monumental giant. The show pleased all ages and may return to sellout crowds. Telegraphed death news reports Mrs. J McNamara, wintering in Florida with her husband, had asthma and fell ill before departure.
Deaths and relocations loom in Buckeye area report
Den cold which culminated in a fever was the immediate cause of death. The remains will be brought back here for interment. A sad blow to the family and relatives with many friends offering sympathy. Mr. Wm. Musser of Buckeye was in the city on business last week and plans to move to Jewell City, Kansas, March 1 to go into business with his brother Benj. Musser, a former county resident. Also noted is the death of the wife of Miles White, Esq., of Lena, with funeral held Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Musser
Buckeye
Lena
Miles White
White
Death of Henry Stamm 18 in Lena Area
From a private letter from Elias Stamm of Lena now at Nevada Iowa we learn of the death of his son Henry Stamm who died at his home Tuesday morning January 18 1882 of inflammation of the brain aged 18 years 2 months and 12 days. Friends in Lena and surrounding country extend sympathies in this bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Stamm
Lena
Nevada
Iowa
Henry Stamm
Rooms to Rent opens at Opera House with Goodrich and Burton
Herbert's Theatrical Company brings Eunice Goodrich and J. W. Burton to the Opera House next Monday evening for the charming play Rooms to Rent. Synopsis promises constant fun through acts one to four with light sentiment and plenty of humor. Admission 25 cents, reserved seats 85 cents, tickets at Sanborn's bookstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Vocal Music Professor Keck to Lecture in Temperance Hall
Prof E D Keck of Ohio, known for successful vocal instruction in nearby towns, arrives in our city and will hold a free singing session this Saturday evening in Temperance Hall. If encouraged, he will begin a course of instruction there next Monday evening, aiming to awaken strong interest in vocal music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Keck
Ohio
Temperance Hall
Old Veteran Father Lattig Dies After Illness
George W. Lattig known as Father Lattig of Lancaster died Saturday morning after a brief illness at age sixty five. An early county settler and likely the only 1812 pensioner in the area his passing ends a long local life. A fuller obituary appears next week. The funeral was held Monday at the family home led by Rev. Wetzel with Rev. Sechler assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Lattig
Father Lattig
Lancaster
Wetzel
Sechler
Lena
The Sanborn & Chapman Company Incorporation
The popular book seller C G Sanborn forms The Sanborn Chapman Company with $20000 capital. Corporators are C G Sanborn C H Chapman and Miss Luella E Byers. Old stand 115 Stephenson street to be rebuilt with three floors for retail and storage. The firm to operate March 1 with modern improvements and water works.
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C. G. Sanborn
C. H. Chapman
Luella E. Byers
Sanborn & Chapman Company
Stephenson Street
Sanborn
Chapman
Mr. Sanborn
Emmett & Burrell
Wm. Walton
Obituary of Mrs David Hutchison in Cedarville area
Mrs David Hutchison, aged 68, died of paralysis at her family residence near the city on February 3, 1882. Funeral services were led by pastor Rev. John McLean at the family home, with relatives and many friends in attendance. The item also notes local weather, health, and community updates including farm, dairy, and social news from Cedarville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hutchison
Helolt Free Press
John Mclean
Obituary of Mrs. David Hutchison in Rochester area
Mrs David Hutchison maiden name Jane Jeanette Wright born Pownal Vermont February 1814 married to David Hutchison November 1842 moved to this place in 1854 joined the Presbyterian church in 1855 and remained a devoted member after 1836 in Rochester New York after a brief illness of more than two days she peacefully passed into the next life leaving two sons Samuel Wright Hutchison Andrew C Hutchison and Iona W Hutchison seven grandchildren and a saddened husband and kin in a large circle of friends May the Lord bind up the broken hearted Com
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David Hutchison
Jane Jeanette “Wright
Samuel and
Sarah Wright
Pownal
Vermont
Presbyterian Church
Episcopal
Presbyterian Churches
Rochester
New York
Christain
Samuel Wright Hutchison
Freeport
Illinois
Andrew C. Hutchison
Iona W. Hutchison
Andrew
Mary Hutchison
Hyde and Behman Entertain at Opera House Tonight
Hyde and Behman bring a leading vaudeville specialty show to the Opera House for this evening. The program features John and Louisa Till marionettes in Bluebeard and Humpty Dumpty, Alfred Leston’s xylophone, and a lively lineup including Clara Moore, the Martells, Harry Watson, Charles Ellis, Alice Hutchings, Bryant and Richmond, and Miss St George Hussey in Irish impersonations. The act is praised as superior to other city offerings.
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Hyde & Behman
Opera House
Messrs. Hyde & Behman
Free Press
Park Theater
Hyde and Behman
Brooklyn
Star Specialty Company
the Park
Hyde
Behman
Bluebeard
Humpty Dumpty
John
Louisa Till
Alfred Leston
Clara Moore
Martells
Harry Watson
Charles T. Ellis
Alice Hutchings
W. TI. Bryant
Lizzy Richmond
St. George Hussey
Deaths and Local News from Lena and Vicinity
Mrs Miles White of Lena dies after childbirth fever aged about 30 leaving four sons. Funeral at Baptist church led by Rev Bower with aid from Rev Ambrose and Rev Gardiner. large attendance. John Keiser of Louisa dies suddenly at 74 after normal health. buried at Louisa cemetery. Wm Steel of Howardsville dies at 50 after rheumatic heart disease. Local notices include illness of Mrs Fleming, a horse accident, masquerade, lectures on temperance, and grain trade effects from warm weather. Officers installed for Lena Star Lodge No 106 I O G T. Protracted church meetings continue. A horse and post incident at a Holley call. horse took hitching post. Dr Caldwell visits Morseville. updates on local health. Freeport adopts electric light system. church sociable Friday.
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Jena
Baptist Church
F. Bower
Iona
Lena
J. E. Ambrose
Geneva
Wis
A. 8. Gardiner
Presbyterian Church of
John Keiser
Louisa
Park Howard
S. Mull
Louisa Cemetery
H.C. Harthcox
Lutheran Church
H. Libby
Gabriel Gunsaul
Opera House
Freeport
The
Odd Fellows
Finch
Kansas
Mr. Hazlett
H. R. Nelson
Mary Goddard
Reuben White
B.S. Rising
Nellie Hayward
George Leamon
James King
Emma Clark
Crissie Calhoun
Nettie Clark
Sadie Weaver
Amy Smith
Holley
David Young
Dr. Caldwell
Ian
Joseph Moore
Morseville
Local Notes on Visits and Property Change
Aleroy, Little Alda and Nellie Flansburg visit Lanark to stay with aunt Netta. Mrs Bennett hosts a Sunday School class of young misses Gertrude Winters Elsie Moore Rosa Babbett Hatta Evens Edith Martin and Nay Churchill. Dr Darling sells his residence to Henry Stocks and will move next month renting church basement for his family.
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Aleroy
Little Alda
Nellie Flansburg
Lanark
Surprise parties brighten Dakota social week
Tuesday night at Mr Kecks honored Will and Flo with a large crowd. Wednesday at W Zimmermans also drew a lively gathering. Valentine day is near. A mystery remains about who sent the last note. The literary society met Friday with Georgia Chambers reciting Only a Woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Keck
Will
Flo
W. Zimmerman
Literary Society
Georgia Chambers
Essay debated: bad company a Pernicio bad books affirmed
The article records a debate with names like C C Mrteser and W H O Auman. assertions for and against a proposition are noted, followed by brief local notices about a Saturday trip to Iowa, a merchant named Young, and a Sunday sermon by Rev Mrs T. She. An advertisement promotes Parker's Tonic for complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. Mrteser
Résolu
H. O. Auman
Ser
W. Voght
Robert Telfer
Iowa
Mack
Davis
John Brown
M. E
Two Harrisburg printers take a ride with old Rye tale
Two elderly Harrisburg printers aged seventy nine and eighty went for a drive with companions. The horse was twenty years old, the harness twenty, and the driver notes mention consumption of Old Rye. The fragment hints at a small rural anecdote about aging gear and spirits.
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Harrisburg
R Io
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Geo. M. Lattig, Esq
Geo. W. Lattig
Levi Bolender
Harry Deakin
Lilliputian Company
Col. Orr
Deakin
Cedarville
Jacob Eisenhauer
Chas. H. Bender
Wohlford
Hartman
Johnny
F. Wilson
John Bruce
J. Bruce
Sam Addams
Bride
Sam
Maggie
Cedarville Musical Society
Jacob Jones
Humphrey
Bradshaw
John Epley
Epley
Nathan Angle
Spring Creek
Fountain Creek
Connecticut
Hatiy McKenziz
Dakota
Lethan
W. A. Steven
Seeley & Read
Stephenson St
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