Local notes and obituaries from Freeport area
Focal Matters reports Mr. Geo F DeForest remains confined yet comfortable. Henry Branyan of Freeport is dangerously ill. Mrs Maria French of Baileyville died aged 65 and to be buried at Scott's cemetery. Prospectus printed for Freeport and Colorado Mining and Tramway Co. Will J Banks of Haworth's Hibernica visiting for March 2. C H Rosenstiel suffered a mild stroke but active again. David Burrell Esq died aged 76, funeral today at Bridge street residence. Snow follows a thaw with potential light winter return. Hon Joseph Moore of Jo Daviess county died after long illness. funeral in Morseville with Dr J H More presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria French
Baileyville
Scott's Cemetery
David Burrell, Esq
Bridge Street
Joseph Moore
Jo Daviess County
Morseville
J. H. More
Chicago
Ill House member visits Lanark ties with local inventor
Ton E Stover of Lanark Illinois House of Representatives from Carroll county spent Thursday and Friday in town and gave the Journal a friendly call. The First Presbyterian Sunday School hosts a Washington's birthday historical entertainment Thursday at 7 in the church chapel. Admission 10 cents. school members free. A supper from 6 to 8 by the school's young ladies costs 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton. E. Stover
Lanark
Illinois House of Representatives
Carroll County
Mr.s
D.C. Stover
First Presbyterian Church
Old Settler Jane Boals Dies at Home
Miss Jane Boals longtime resident of this city and county died of heart disease at her Clark avenue home. She was in her 67th year and her remains were moved to Cedarville for services conducted by Rev. H. D. Jenkins of the First Presbyterian Church, where she was a member. The second Dime Lecture will be delivered Friday evening February 24 at the High School by Dr. J C Burbank on The Heart illustrated. Other acts include violin and organ duet by Miss Sarah and Mr Alex I Blade, a duet by Mrs Oyler and Miss Danel, Germania Society choruses, and solo by Miss Danel. Proceeds after expenses fund philosophical and chemical apparatus. scholars pay half price, tickets at the door or bookstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Boals
Clark Avenue
Cedarville
H. D. Jenkins
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Boals
J.C. Burbank
Sarah
Alex. I. Blade
Oyler
Miss Danel
Chorus of Germania Society
Wise Jewelry Store Boasts New Clock and Sign
The jewelry shop of A N Wise Esq attracts visitors with its handsome appearance and continual improvements. Latest additions include a suspended window clock and an oval gilded sign on the door post. The stock features the newest jewelry styles and the store is run by B W and James J Wise, sons of the proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Wise
Messrs
B. W
James J. Wise
Crystal Wedding Anniversarycelebration at W W Nutchison home
A social event marked the fifteenth wedding anniversary of County Treasurer W W Nutchison, with relatives and friends gathered at his home on the fourth inst. Guests came from Rock Grove Rock City Loran Dakota and Streeport Cedarville was represented by Rev J C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Nutchison
Rock Grove
Rock City
Loran
Dakota
Streeport
Cedarville
Rev
J.C
Incomplete Circle Marked By Social and Official Roles
Ievin played a key part in the gathering ensuring social and official balance. After sharing in the festivities and good conversations, all departed for home while extending warm wishes to the bride and groom for many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ievin
Pupils of Mrs Porter's Second Grade Promoted After Exams
The class of Mrs. B C Porter's second grade was examined Tuesday for promotion to the third grade in reading spelling arithmetic and simple combinations in numbers. Of the 200 words tested in the First Reader four were misspelled. Average age in the class is six and a half years with pupils named Josephine Lichtenberger Emma Altemier Mamie Colvin Annie Smith Augustus Seitz Harry Brubaker Annie Fargher May Cole Frank Nettle Bert Warner Rachel Vorofsky Katie Render man Walter Erfert Frank Lutz John Nehus Ralph Crip man John Selb Maggie Book man and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Porter
Josephine Lichtenberger
Emma Altemier
Mamie Colvin
Annie Smith
Augustus Seitz
Harry Brubaker
Annie Fargher
May Cole
Frank Nettle
Bert Warner
Rachel Tvorofsky
Katie Renderman
Walter Erfert
Frank Lutz
John Nehus
Ralph Cripman
John Selb
Maggie Bookman
Road Condition on Cedarville Road Provokes Reader
A reader from Freeport complains about the Cedarville road north of town, calling the low ground section by the soap factory a disgrace to Stephenson County and asking who is responsible for its miserable, nearly impassable state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epitor Journal
Cedarville
Freeport
Stephenson
Proper inquiry on city road needs Lancaster aid
A letter argues the main entrance road to the city lies in Lancaster and calls the Lancaster road commissioner to act. It urges support from Freeport merchants and surrounding towns Cedarville Orangeville Winslow Oneco and nearby interests to improve the road year round. It ends with a question about taking action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Freeport
Cedarville
Orangeville
Winslow
Oneco
Howorths Comedy Company at the Opera House
Extracts from eastern papers praise Howorths Comedy Company and Grand Hibernica with first class specialty performers. It notes grand scenery, engaging tableaux, and polished singing and dancing, calling the show bright, lively, and free of coarseness. A matinee is advertised for Thursday, March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howorth
T Howorth
Grand Hibernica
Grand Opera House
Reading Daily Eagle
Haworth
Ireland
Wm. McGill
Hamilton Times
Ontario
Death of Infant Marie Marie Warner
Heartfelt notice reports the death on February 17 of Marie Marie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Warner. She battled illness since January 3 and died after medical efforts. Funeral services were held at Zion Episcopal Church with Rev. Sweet, burial followed as flowers were placed on her grave. The bereaved family and friends extend sympathy, with comforting Bible words offered for solace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Marie
E. ©. Warner
Zion Episcopal Church
Sweet
Ayo
Ash Wednesday services at Zion Church today
Ash Wednesday services are scheduled at Zion Church at 10 a.m. and 4 15 p.m today. The notice also mentions ongoing Wednesday services at 10 a.m. and 4 15 p.m during rent, with additional Friday times listed as 4 p.m. and 7 39 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Church
Wedding in Freeport Couples Plans Eastward Journey
The M Hettinger home on Stephenson street hosted a wedding for Hon Erastus A Williams of Dakota Territory and Miss Jennie E Hettinger with a large family of attendees. The ceremony was by Rev Father Kavelege of St. Joseph's, followed by a wedding breakfast and dinner. The couple will travel to Eastern cities before settling in Bismark, DC. Mrs Jesse Pepperman died recently, Henry Richart resigned as Justice of the Peace, William Musser to move to Kansas, and local caucus for town offices looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williame—Hettinger
M. Hettinger
Stephenson Street
Erastus A. Williams
Dakota Territory
Jennie E. Hettinger
E. H. Morgan
W.G. Ford
Lawver
Morgan
Ford
F. Gund
Mrs. Gund
Henry Burkhardt
Prof. Bischoff
Hemenway
Shrinkler
Heller
Father Kavelege
St. Joseph’s
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Washington
Freeport
Bismark
D. C
Williams
Hettinger
Jesse Pepperman
Alice
Henry Richart
Silver Wedding at Stout Residence in Erin
Saturday drizzle kept many away but a goodly number gathered at Mr and Mrs George Stout to celebrate their silver wedding. A bountiful dinner followed with guests presenting silverware and tokens from relatives and friends. Despite a brief shower, attendees left satisfied with the day. Erin, Feb 18, 1882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
George Stout
Fanny
Prasse
Pinwall
G Sanborn
H C Best
Meier
Brobst
Ira Crippen
H F Aspinwall
C Washburn
Henry Aspinwall
D P Garnhart
V Sheetz
B Crow
L J Fox
Hummenmeier
W Kohl
S E Heitter
Mary Saul
Samuel Heitter
H E Stout
Grandma Stout
Heitzer
Fritzel
Wm Best
Ganfield
Erin
Good Templars District Lodge Elects Officers in Freeport
The Ninth semi annual session of District Lodge No 1 I O G T met in Freeport with officers elected. Reports showed 1449 members across 21 lodges, plus resolutions urging broader temperance work, creation of juvenile temple, adoption of The Temperance Paper, and thanks to The Inter Ocean and railroads for support. John B Finch spoke. Copp aided in questions and work guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Lodge
J.C. Spare
Galena
W. O.T
W.O. T
Thos. Knights
Quick
Elgin
W. Sec
Wm. H. Parker
W. Financial Sec
Sheetz
W. Treas
Malinda Barnes
W. M
A. Vannetta
C.G. Hayman
Order
Copp
P. W.C.T
T. E. Knights
W.C
H. B. Quick
W. H. Parker
W. Fin
Alex Allen
Brother Nichols
Bloomington
Templars
Inter Ocean
Freeport
Centennial Lodge
Chicago
Northwe
83rd Birthday Surprise For Buckeye Pioneer
Mr and Mrs Robert Jones were surprised on the 16th by relatives and friends celebrating his 83rd birthday in Stephenson county. Attendees included Jesse Jones, Gee Jones, R H Jones, Lizzie Leid, Ed Jones, Ann Harrison, Maria Orpin, T B Jones, Hannah Sickafoose, and Lizzie Walter. The two ladies prepared a substantial dinner. May many more birthdays follow. The Gingrich estate sale was postponed to the 27th due to rain, featuring thoroughbred short horns from A H Wise’s heir, with 1724? acres real estate selling for 8280 and W H Barnes the lucky buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye
Robert Jones
Jesse Jones
Gee, Jones
R. H. Jones
Mia
Lizzie Leid
Ed. Jones
Ann Harrison
Maria Orpin
T. B. Jones
Hannah Sickafoose
Lizzie Walter
Stephenson County
J. T. Gingrich
A. H. Wise
W. H. Barnes
Parker's Ginger Tonic Promises Wide Rescue Evidence
An advertisement asserts Parker's Ginger Tonic saved hundreds of men, women, and children from illness and near death across communities, praising its outstanding value and health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Post
Dakota Snow Storm and Town Happenings
Dakota reports Vennor's snow storm manifested as rain on Saturday. Dan Zimmerman and son worked on roading, plan to move to Red Oak Iowa this week with others to follow. John Logs left for Iowa for a Day office with higher pay, others fill his position. Capt Young visited town. Valentine party at W Walker’s proved lively with girls drawing the purses for refreshments and couples chosen by the ladies. The Literary Society held its regular session as usual.
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Dakota
Vennor
Dan Zimmerman
Red Oak
Iowa
John Logs
John
Mee- Minn
Rock City
Capt. Young
W. Walker
E. H. Dressler
Literary Society
Debate on happiness resolution at lively att event
Askey gave select readings Voght read an essay Stire sang a song. Debate followed on the resolution that evil is ness to happiness. Affirmative RK den and J Allen. negative F PH and W Diemer. Decision of judges in the affirmative.
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Askey
Voght
Stire
Den
Allen
W. Diemer
Do Not Be Deceived By Quack Medical Ads
In these times of quack medical advertisements a remedy called Electric Bute is praised as true and reliable. It is claimed to aid stomach and liver complaints and kidney urinary troubles. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by MEAT & BURRELL with offerings of dried fruits extra fruits and vegetables at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meat & Burrell
Free of Charge Trial Bottle of Dr. King's Discovery
Advertisement offers free trial bottles of Dr. King's Discovery for consumption and lung ailments. It claims the product has wonderful merits and a regular dollar-size bottle can be obtained at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
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Focal Matters
Mr. Geo. F. DeForest
Henry Branyan
The
Freeport and Colorado Mining and Tramway Company
Will J. Banks
Haworth’s
Hibernica
C. H. Rosenstiel
Good Templars
Burrell
Les
W. A. Steven
Seeley & Read
Stephenson St. Freeport
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