Major Shriner visiting in town and local notes
A jumble of readers’ items reports Major oO I Shriner of Mifflinburg Pa visiting friends in town. Frosty weather, thaw, sidewalk cleaning, agricultural meetings in Springfield and Oregon, a masquerade at Turner's Hall, a boy's safe theft at Snyder & Upp, and notes on beet sugar samples, subscriptions, and local happenings follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oo. I. Shriner
Mifflinburg, Pa
Eddie Braisted
Snyder & Upp
Western Union Railroad Accident Sparks Rescue Efforts
Last Wednesday evening the day express bound for Rock Teland was derailed three miles before Florence station after a journal broke. Engineer Gorman saved Mr Fuller from a stove fall, while Mr Shephard faced flames in the mail car. Dr McKim and other rescuers aided, with minor injuries to a few passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Teland
Florence Station
Gorman
Fuller
Mr. Fuller
Mr.Fuller
Racine
Mr. Shephard
Florence
Serious Accident at Cherry Grove Injures Studebaker
Mr J W Gable of Yellow Creek reports Joseph Studebaker of Kent township was seriously hurt last week when caught in a clover hull at Cherry Grove while at work. His arm and shoulder were bruised and mangled in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gable
Yellow Creek
Joseph Studebaker
Kent Township
Cherry Grove
Weather Improves Draws Crowds as Town Throngs
The weather moderated last Friday night and Saturday was pleasant. Business benefited with crowded streets as teams moved through town, creating lively activity and a strong local turnout.
Dust Shower Across Counties From Distant Sands
A curious phenomenon followed the high week with a light black dust and sand on the very surface of the snow. The dust covered a wide area, not mixed with snow, prompting theories. The most likely explanation is a dust shower carried by trade winds from the Sahara or another distant desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sahara
America
Freeport Lectures Promote Women and Lincoln Figure
Freeport hosts lectures by Dr. Fowler championing the Coming Woman and Rev. J A Reed defending Lincoln. Fowler speaks on the Coming Woman on the 31st inst, Reed tours Pittsburg and Washington and arrives Freeport around February 1. Tickets available at Emmert & Burrell’s drug store. Profits to charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Western University
Springfield
Dr. Fowler
Esther
J. A. Reed
Lamon
Lincoln
Admitted to the Bar in Illinois
In Springfield last week Miriamn Sroskorr Esq of this city sat for the Supreme Court examination for admission to the bar. He passed and received the parchment bearing the great seal of the Supreme Court of Illinois. Mr Stoskopf, a long time Freeport resident and former student in Hon Bailey's office, hopes to set up practice locally or elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Miriamn Sroskorr
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Illinois
Stoskopf
M. ‘Bailey
Freeport
Reduced Fare Rates for Northern Illinois Horticultural Society Meeting
Members traveling to the annual meeting in Freeport January 21 to 24 1878 may ride at one fifth fare on presentation of the secretary’s certificate. Fall fare applies for the return trip. Discounts extended to Illinois Central Railroad along its line and other roads including Chicago Burlington & Quincy Chicago & Northwestern Western Union and several others to be heard from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Illinois Horticultural Society
Freeport
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago & Northwestern
Western Union
Teachers Institute at Rock Grove January 18 1878
A Teachers Institute will be held at Rock Grove on Saturday January 18 beginning at 9 o'clock. All teachers in the northern part of the County are invited to attend. Friends of education urged to be present. Co Supt of Schools I F Kuzoxxzr January 6 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Grove
Friends of Education
Kuzoxxzr
New Local Book Issued Here with Mrs Almira Brown Agent
A new publication has just been issued and is available through Mrs Almira Brown of this city who acts as the local agent for Stephenson County. Readers are urged not to miss obtaining a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Journal
Father Time
Almira Brown
Stephenson County
Sucenk Nye
Nevada
Gentleman attends service as marriage theme noted
A Sunday report notes a gentleman newly married attends Second Presbyterian Church and hears scripture and a Genesis chapter two sermon on marriage. It says California sees plenteous rains promising harvests, and mentions an old folks concert at Wilcoxon Opera House later this month staged by Episcopal Church women and other church members. It also references the Sheridan News Letter editor and an editor's pride plus a postponed Nye senate election date in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Wilcoxon Opera House
The
Ladies of the Episcopal Church
Pecatonica Notes Reflect Loss and Community Hopes
The Pecatonica column reports the funeral of Mrs. Sabin at Tremont House LaCrosse after consumption. It notes school openings with new staff, a planned cheese factory, and a lively town despite hard times. A runaway turkey incident, family losses, local business changes, lectures, prayers, and editor Colby’s marriage are highlighted as community life continues in Pecatonica on January 9, 1813.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney A. Sabin
Tremont House
LaCrosse
Jesus
Miss Carpenter
Miss Bird
Rockford
Pecatonica
P. Colvin
A. Swede
William Brown
W. Eddy
William Sage
Musical Convention to Feature Professor Bliss in Dakota
The famed Professor of Music P. P. Bliss of Chicago will lead a music convention in Dakota from Monday evening January 20 through Friday night with a grand concert. Citizens urged to attend to hear a rare talent and enjoy a week of musical events in Dakota. Freeport residents urged to visit for the experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. P. Bliss
Chicago
Dakota
Prof
Bliss
Prof. Bliss
Freeport
Bible Class for Young Men at Second Presbyterian
A Bible class for young men will form next Sabbath at the Second Presbyterian Church at 12 o clock. All not already joined with other schools or classes are invited. Lesson for next Sabbath is The Leading Event, recorded in Genesis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Velack Om
Genesir
Dedication of New Stephenson County Court House
Building Committee invites public to dedicate the new Stephenson County Court House on Washington’s Birthday February 28 1878. Hon. T J Turner to deliver dedicatory address with John H Addams presiding. Public welcome to inspect the house and attend the ceremony at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Washington
Thomas J. Turner
Chicago
Stephenson County
Board of Supervisors
Menntge
T. J. Turner
John. H. Addams
Freeport
Ill
J. J. Turner
Newart House
Gro
Tompson
Guo. Tompson
Esa
Devn
Court’ House
Tos
J. Tunngr
Mail Contract to Let For Route 11466 Advertised
The Post Office Department invites bids to carry mail on Route No. 11466 from Freeport to Elizabeth and back three times weekly with specified schedules. Bids must be received by 30 p.m. March 2, 1872, at the Post Office in Freeport. Also noted are resignations and a trial sentence, plus a vendor encouragement to print bill and letter heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Freeport
P.O
Times
Chicago
Milwaukee
Dixon’s John P. Hutchinson Dies in Philadelphia
John P. Hutchinson of Dixon, a highly respected and wealthy citizen, died in Philadelphia after visiting relatives. He fell ill there and succumbed to the sickness a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Hutchinson
Dixon
Philadelphia
Hotel Arrivals at Principal Hotels Include Wide List
Reticent guests noted at Brewster House and other hotels include Gillelan of New York W N Beach of Dubuque A B Gott of Hon W W Heaton of Dixon Cyrus Child of Chicago James Butterfield in Chicago Mr and Mrs H McElroy Janesville J M Brainard Chicago Albert Burr Belouch James Oshkosh O F Spaulding Rockford A W Bailey Chicago J A Miner Wha James Oshkosh J Hale Chicago LW Lawrence Chicago Jk A Field Milwaukee W H Thorston Sioux City G H Wilmer and Wife Rockford W H Bennett Port Jervis N Y W N Dain Chicago W H Wright White Brockway Boston J and J Ticknor Rockford O D Hubbard Dixon J C Bryant Chicago J T Matinson Dayton Peter Hoe New York J Knister Indianapolis A L Cheney Chicago J J Cooper West Point F Bigelow Rockford Ct Gratiot Plattville Win GO Warden Darlington LN Wearrail Boston Ki A Collis New Orleans Wi May Chicago DAL held Weston S Yaddleford Millwaudree treasy Foyt Chicago is Wheelow afaslerag
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillelan
New York
W. N. Beach
Dubuqua
A. B. Gott
Hon
W. W. Heaton
Dixon
Cyrus Child
Chicago
Jas
Butterfield
Vague Alumni Roll Call From a Multitude of Cities
A crowded list of names and places appears, detailing numerous individuals from Chicago, New York, Racine, Beloit, Madison, Milwaukee, and many Wisconsin towns. The fragment shows many personal names, some paired with spouses or families, and assorted cities, suggesting a social or membership directory snippet without a clear single event.
Real Estate Transfers in Stephenson County Weekly Report
Real estate transfers reported in Stephenson County include J R Leigh to John Pendergast in Harlem for 5090. Conrad Presse to Fred Koch for a Kansas City area lot. Ramies Wagner to William Witt for 1500. Levi Thomas to Wim Barklow for 4000. Geo OC Parris to J Shangot for 490. Thos Kaufman to Ludwizen for about 123 acres. Joseph Aubany to Gatlin Pattison for Jot 6 Block 57 Freeport. Fehr et al to Daniel EB for 5 acres Dw 24 and 8 to Thomas Webb for Sebastian Patow Florence 13600. R M Allien to Hara Darling for Lot and Block 3 Milliken's Add Dalat for 10. Joseph Bayi to Javan for 14 rats ROT Gedaryele RETO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.R. Leigh
John Pendergast
Harlem
Conrad Presse
Fred
Koch
Ramies
Wagner
William Witt
Levi Thomas
Wim. Barklow
Loran
Geo
Parris
Kimball
Lena
Ics
Thos
J. Kaufman
Ludwizen
Joseph Aubany
Gatlin & Pattison
Freeport
Cash
Charles
Fehr
Daniel
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Twinter
Bee
Bast & Morgan
State Board of Agriculture
Ogle County
Oregon
Admiral Farragut
Emmett & Burrell’s
Journal
Steam
Parish Aid Society of Zion Church
S.J. Buckman
Turner’s Hall
Mohan and
Cedarville
Elgin Gazette
D. W. Jackson, Esq
Galena
Palmer
Fredrick Rosenstiel
Eleroy
Como
Western Union Railroad
Teachers’ Institute
California
Sheridan News Letter
Pecatonica Items
Gus. Koerner
Edward Godat
Rogers
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Waupun
Brewster House
W. Spoor
Wn Cloke
Grant
EL Crombie
Muwnanigy
Offamberlat
Chicage
May
Roohalla S.A. Porned
Goda
Hom. McAfee
Mt. Carrell
HS. Tarhoer
St Lonte
Albert Barr
Lady
Beloit
Ty Warren
T. Goaley
Baloit
H. Rountrea
Madison
O.secotten
Detroit
Cyrus Sawyer
John Hadfield
D. W. Dame
Lanark
J.B. Evans
M. H. Hammond
W.G. Adama
Sandwich
A. B. Poor
J. F. Blosam
DS. Mills
I. H. Knowboy
Ohléako
A. J. Chase
C. i. Wheeler
Edgerton
Qi KB
McKee
J. H. Long
Amboyi Hi
H. Beals
Atboy
F. £. Jackson
John Dickson
Fheo. Blaker
Tremony
H. Fitzgerald
Jenkins
Mendota
D. R. Kline
Iowa
Frank Marechmer
Grey' ‘Station
Tewis Freshon
Ward
Grove
Joseph Sharp
Clarine
Wm. Shank
R. H. Hall
Savanna
C.F. Balwin
Broadhead
Mathew Brace
J.P. Butler
Monroe
Geo. W. Stapile
James P. Forest
Hoboken
Dean
Pennsylvania
R, BuScott
PB. Leyman
Art. Carroll
D. P. Classer
LaPorte
Ind
W. H. Eells
Winslow
E. C. Gillett
Wir
KE. M. Barr
H. Ford
Sterling
James Cahill
Dodgsville
S. H. Dayton
Great Benton
Thomas Braid
WY. H. Hilman
St. Joseph
J.B. Bowen
Hazel Green
Geo. Ruble
Jo Daviess
Wm. Ruble
R. Dick
S. BR. Blackmoore
Mr. N. Blackmore
S. Salisbury
Pecatonian
Calvin
E. Decker
Marshall
Mion
Eisenhower
Middleburg
W. B. Sizer
Shannon
O. Kaempfer
Rock City
James Lewis
Patoka
Gould
Geo. Hardy and Family
Watertown
James Kilne
F. C. Clark
Foster
Kauffman
Lightsville
A. Kauffman
R. Bailey
Baileyville
Gaomer
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