Lectures, meetings, and events in Galena and Freeport
Galena hosts Schuyler Colfax lecture on Abraham Lincoln next Monday evening. Other events include creamery meeting at Van Brocklin School house and a Masonic lodge communication on Jan 19. Freeport reports a heavy snowstorm, delayed trains, and a Dispensations for Evergreen Lodge election on Jan 22 with installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler Colfax
Galena
Abraham Lincoln
van Brocklin School
CG. W. F. St Rerr
Tragic Ashta bula wreck leaves questions and fear
Mrs J M Tibbets recalls two brothers aboard the ill fated Ashta bula train. One brother escaped the blazing wreck after severe injuries and a robbing attempt as he staggered from the debris. The other brother vanished in the plunge and fire, presumed dead. An arson attempt targets local blocks, including Stoskopf and Martin blocks, but fires go out without damage.
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J. M. Tibbets
Ashtabula
Hself
Stoskopf
Lar
Neu Judge
Chas. G. Sanborn
Burrell Brothers
Sanborn
Wiles Receives High Court Admission and Practice Prospect
The article notes Robt HE Wiles, after two years with Bailey and Neff, passed the Supreme Court examination and gained admission to the bar. He has not decided where to practice but is urged to attract liberal patronage and a strong standing. It also covers E Baldwin’s progress on a Narrow Gauge Railroad project for Wisconsin with substantial local backing and a February decision point for Freeport and Dodgeville supporters.
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Robt
Wiles
Bailey & Neff
Supreme Court
Cour
Robert
E. Baldwin
R. B
Wisconsin
Dodgeville
Freeport
Chicago
Dodgeville Chronicle
Baldwin
Rare grand concert to aid Freeport Saengerbund funds
A Jan 25 1877 concert at Hettinger's Hall will feature home talent to raise money for the Freeport Saengerbund and its eighth annual grand Saengerfest in Freeport June 19 to 22. The program lists choruses solos and ensembles including works by Gounod Rossini Donizetti Bellini and Suppe with noted local performers.
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Hettinger’s Hall
Freeport Saengerbund
Saengerbund
Northwest
Freeport Society
Temperance lecture by Mrs Maria Holyoke in Holyoke First Church
Mrs Maria Holyoke former vice president and secretary of the Chicago W C G U will lecture on temperance next Friday evening January 19 at the First M Church Holyoke. She is noted as a leading speaker and organizer for the W C T U in the state, praised for her work reclaiming the tempted and supporting families. The piece extols temperance as vital to society and notes the ongoing organized effort by Christian women against the ruin caused by alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Thompson Lodge
No. 381
W. M
W.c
Maria
Holyoke
Chicago
Indiscriminate War on Indians and Rum Dealers
A fragmented quote extols cutting off supplies to Indians and depriving rum sellers of customers. It praises Mrs. Holyoke for her noble work and urges widespread church attendance next Friday evening.
Personal news from Freeport and area
Prof A A Grifith and his family returned to Freeport last Tuesday afternoon. He plans to return to New York as soon as he can arrange his business here. L K Scofield came back from Springfield after attending the State Board of Horticulture meeting. Mrs J P Easter, ill for several weeks, is improving and hopes for a speedy recovery. Mrs Chamberlain, her sister, has been confined to her room for several months and is convalescent.
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A. A. Grifith
Freeport
Griffith
New York
L. K. Scofield
Springfield
State Board of Horticulture
J. P. Easter
Northern Illinois Horticultural Society Meet at Franklin Grove
The annual meeting of the Northern Illinois Horticultural Society will be held at Franklin Grove in Lee County Illinois on January 23, 24, and 25 in the year 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Ilinois I Horticultural Society
Franklin Grove
Lee Co
Ill
Chicken Thieves Caught in Storm Arrests
Thomas Osborne caused the arrest of Jeli Madlung John Baker and Crofs Baker for stealing chickens. They pled guilty before Justice L Stoskopf and were committed to the County Jail awaiting Grand Jury action. Chickens hidden under a porch exposed the theft.
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Jeli Madlung
John Baker
Crofs Baker
Thomas Osborne
L. Stoskopf
Mr. Osborne
Madlung
German Insurance Company Annual Statement Notice
The German Insurance Company presents its eleventh annual statement to the Insurance Departments of Hinds Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska Missouri and Kansas showing losses paid this year of 44144.44 with no unpaid losses. It praises the company as reliable and urges readers to patronize this home firm.
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German Insurance Company
Fleventh
Hinds
Indiana
Wisconsin
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
Weather and local notes from Orangeville and area
In Orangeville on the 8th morning temperatures ranged from 10 to 16 degrees below zero and improved later. Snow storms on the 9th and 11th nearly buried fences and blocked east west roads. Last week Frank Hinds, son of Judge Hinds, broke his leg felling a tree but is recovering. Sunday School entertainments at Eldorado and Pleasant Hill schools were well attended with addresses songs and treats. A A Krape is principal this winter with Mrs Bradshaw and several teachers in nearby districts. schools are nearly full.
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Frank
Hinds
Eldorado School
Pleasant Hill
A. A. Krape
Prinipal
Bradshaw
M. ML. Fenner
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Niehart
Oneeo
Charles Cadwell
Eldorado
C. W. Moore
Adelphian Teachers Meet at Babb's Grove Jan 6 1877
The Adelphian Teacher's Association held a regular meeting at Babb's Grove school house Loran on January 6 1877 at 10 am. The session opened with a reading class by RC Stout described as a model method of recitation followed by a penmanship exercise by J A Gheen illustrating effective writing class instruction and letter analysis.
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E. L. Braithwaite
A. Rowe
Rowe
Grammer
E. O. B. Kennedy
Nellie Moran
M. E. Powderly
A. Gheen
U.S
R. C. Stout
E. Stout
E. O. BD. Kennedy
Loran Central
Loran
K. A
Moran
Adelphian Teacher's Association
Babb’s Grove
RC. Stout
J. A. Gheen
Ife
Hampton's letter to Hayes preserves plea for peaceful union
Wade Hampton writes from Columbia on December 23 1876 to Governor Hayes. He asserts peace in South Carolina despite political turmoil and says citizens will seek legal vindication through proper tribunals and constitutional channels. Hampton and his rival for the presidency both receive similar letters urging restraint and constitutional processes.
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Wade Hampton
Gov. Hayes
Executive Chamber
Columbia
8. C
South Carolina
Commonwealth
Tam
Walet Stampton, Ornor
Ey Rh. B. Ilives
Walker Death Notice from Dakota January 9 1877
Sadie Edna Walker aged 349 years, eldest child of Frank B. Walker and Martha E. Brown, died after a several week sickness with patient decline. Parents mourn. a brief obituary notes she was known as "Cattie" and expresses hope to meet her in Heaven. Also Broad infant Elizabeth died January 11 1877 in the city from a violent cold, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Broad, aged two months.
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Walker
Dakota
Sadie Edna Walker
Frank B. Walker
Martha E. Brown
Cattie
T. H. Haseltine
Elizabeth
A. F. Broad
Narrow Gauge Promise to Transform Dodgeville Trade
In the Dodgville Chronicle argument, the Lonelock Dodgeville and Freeport Railroad proposes a tariff plan with maximum rates 35 to 40 percent lower than Mineral Point and Milwaukee and St. Paul lines. The paper claims lower freight costs will shift wheat and other goods to Dodgeville, making it a regional shipping hub and boosting local prices and business.
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Dodgville Chronicle
Lonelock
Dodgeville
Freeport R. R. Co
Mineral Point
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Freeport
C. M. and
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Chicago
NS. Cent. R. R
Warren
Helena Station
Arena
LaSalle
Wisconsin
M. J. Brieas
Prayer for Christian Unity After Pentecost
The text reflects on Jesus prayer for unity among His followers and describes the Pentecost event, where the Holy Spirit united believers in one accord. It urges modern churches to seek spiritual unity, break down partitions, and invite broader fellowship and prayer for divine baptism and moral renewal. The piece cites First Presbyterian Church Freeport.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus
Jerusalem
John
Peter
Christ
Father
Tlieve
Zion
Presbyteria
Freeport
Warcivia
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Will §. Snyder
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O. P. McCool
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Lehman
Miss Bentley
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Israel
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Suppe
Bellini
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Nummel
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