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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1880
Page
3
Local matters announce the annual celebration of the 1.0.0. FF of Northern Minors at Dixon on April 27. Various lodge meetings, charitable groups, and church events are listed, with several social notices and remarks on residents visiting relatives.
Miss Fannie Hazlett and Mrs. R. W. Jones were thrown from a horse when it startled by Embury Church bell. Mrs. Jones suffered cuts and bruises but is pronounced not serious after Dr Buckley treated her. The buggy was badly damaged.
The Germania Society announces a grand masquerade ball at Germania Hall on February 10. Preparations are underway to eclipse all former Freeport masquerades, with admission open to all and expected large attendance.
Revival meetings are in progress at the First Methodist Church with strong attendance and evident interest. The series runs nightly this week except Saturday, as Freeport hopes for a winter-wide revival and invites all to attend and join in prayer for success.
An article mocks a pretend mining stock windfall from a mysterious friend in Muscatine. The collector notes forty shares printed on bond paper claiming full paid non assessable stock worth 100 000 per share and seeks publicity in exchange for a commission.
The Chapter of the Northern Deanery of Winvis holds its ninth annual convocation at Zion Church in this city on Thursday and Friday January 15 and 16. Dean Ry F Sweet presents papers on church finance religious knowledge lay work and diocesan mission. The Bishop attends and all are invited.
The Board of Education had diplomas signed and handed to the graduating class in Principal Greene's room. Prof Snyder commended seven years of study, urging graduates to be useful and kind, while recalling the camaraderie of school life and the quest for a better life beyond the classroom. The class includes Caroline Boynton, Clara Buckman, Ada Byers, Kate Cornelius, M Gertrude Dewalt, Lillie Furst, Thomas Hunt, Alma Meyer, Lillian Race, Lu Ellastoskopf, Hattie Winner, and Donald Winger.
Journal excerpt criticizes city leaders over dram shop licenses praising a clerks diplomacy while denouncing aldermen not voting, alleges public nuisance issues, and questions public spending. It notes Erin from Journal and reports on holidays, schooling, and rural life amid a January thaw.
Providence permitting, the Evangelical Church in Orangeville Stephenson County Til will be dedicated to the Triune God on Sunday January 18 1880. Bishop R Dobbs and Elder D B Byers will officiate ministers and friends invited. Preaching begins at 10 am. S A Millen. The McCammon piano is growing in popularity and favor. F W Brainerd offers instruments for sale.
Distance all Competitors with Giltudge Butter Maker. Claims 6 percent price rise and 20 percent quality gain. 25 cents buys powder claiming $2.00 market value. Sold by grocers and druggists. Send stamp forms to Butter Improvement Co Buffalo NY. Also ad for rheumatism cure by John Frank Webster City Iowa with free consultation at Pennsylvania House.
The Journal notes large sales of pianos and organs at 144 Stephenson Street despite poor weather. Buyers from distant towns are urged to visit Mr Bentley, who offers instruments below rival prices and immediate cash payments, with a long customer list from four months. Seeley Read promotions and other items accompany the notice.
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