Public Library and Weather Notes in Rockford Journal
Rockford notes public library opening on Sunday and city tax for libraries. Duluth reports ice four teen feet thick amid cold snap. Weather mix today and past winter questions. Minnesota storm deaths exceed one hundred. Ads invite spring trade and printing services. Local updates include hotel arrivals and bell for Embury church. Governor Oglesby inaugural published with Palmer critique. Runaway incidents and Young Men's Bible class organized last Sabbath with fifteen members.
Evanston Professor Set to Lecture at Wilcoxon Opera House
Dr. Fowler of Evanston University will deliver his celebrated lecture entitled The Coming Woman in Wilcoxon Opera House on Friday evening in January. Reports from fruit regions along the Michigan shore say crop prospects have not been materially harmed by the severe winter.
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Fowler
Evanston University
Wilcoxon Opera House
Michigan
Lake
State Fair Set for Peoria September 7 1878
The State Board of Agriculture representing the Illinois State Agricultural Society fixed Peoria as the State Fair site for 1878 to begin on September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Illinois State Agricultural Society
Springfield
Peoria
Farmer Ephram Drago Wins State Corn Yield Prize
In the State Board of Agriculture event last week Ephram Drago of Douglas County won the $1,000 gold premium for the biggest corn yield on ten acres averaging 181 bushels per acre. Seventeen competitors entered and their average crop was 114 bushels per acre.
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State Board of Agriculture
Ephram Drago
Douglas County
Faverort Journat Publishes Governor Palmer Message
The Favort Journul printed Governor Palmer's gubernatorial message, serving as the district's sole publication of the address. Liberals and Democrats in the district are urged to follow the paper for the message from a leading partisan figure.
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Faverorrt
Palmer
Newa
Sociable at First M. E. Church this Wednesday evening
The sociable of the First M E Church will be held at Mr Martin Kimbill residence at Jackson and Exchange streets this Wednesday evening. It states the event is not sectarian and invites all persons of any craft or profession to attend.
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Martin Kimbill
Jackson and
Exchange Streets
Néww Court House Shortens Dedication Date
A large force of painters, grainers, and plumbers are engaged on the Névw Court House. Finishing touches are rapidly pushed forward and the building promises completion by February 22 for public dedication. Permanent court room seats, built by Snyder & Upp, of ash and black walnut with iron trimmings, seat five each and are said to be the most comfortable. Dan Adamson handles graining and frescoing while Scofield and Munn install elaborate gas fixtures and adjust pipes.
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Snyder & Upp
Dan, Adamson
Messrs
Scofield & Munn
Election of Bank Directors at annual stockholder meeting
At the annual meeting held last Tuesday at the bank in this city, the First National Bank re-elected directors for the coming year: John Burrell, Wm. C. Wright, F. P. W. Hance, A. P. Goddard, J. A. Crain, C. B. Bidwell, G. F. DeForest. Officers remain: O. B. Bidwell president, Geo. F. DeForest cashier, A. F. Bentley assistant cashier.
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Dinsctors
John Burrell
Wm. C. Wright
FP. W. Hance
A. P. Goddard
J.A. Crain
C. B. Bidwell
G. F. DeForest
O. B. Bidwell
Geo. F. DeForest
A. F. Bentley
Bank Officials and Officers List Named
The document lists executives Dinxerons Alfred H. Wise Thompson Wilcoxon Jacob Krohn Michael Lawyer Wm. Young David Neidigh Pells Manny John H. Addams with officers unchanged as John H. Addams President L. W. Guiteau Cashier and John B. Taylor Teller.
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Dinxerons
Alfred H. Wise
Thompson Wilcoxon
Jacob Krohn
Michael Lawyer
Wm. Young
David Neidigh
Pells Manny
John H. Addams
John Kenegy
L. W. Guiteau
John B. Taylor
Teller
Members on Standing Committees and Fees
Our legislators are listed on standing committees. Senator Green serves on Warehouses, Finance, Education, Horticulture, Mines and Mining, and Geology and Science. Hon A M Jones sits on Judicial Department, Fees and Salaries, Insurance and Contingent Expenses. Hon James Taggart chairs Education, Agriculture and Horticulture, and Insurance. Mayor Cronkriter serves Inland Commerce and Warehouses, Fees and Salaries, and Municipal Affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
A. M. Jones
James 8. Taggart
Cronkriter
Old Folks Concert at the Opera House
An Old Folks Concert will be held at the Opera House on Wednesday evening January 29. Tickets cost 50 cents and are sold by Zion Episcopal Church Parish Aid Society members and at Sanborn's bookstore for reserved seats without extra charge. The program features good old tunes, quartets, vocal and instrumental solos, a recitation, and tableaux with local musical talent promising a rare treat.
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Opera House
Davis Musical Convention at M E Church Davis Indiana
A Musical Convention will be held at the M E Church in Davis Indiana starting Monday January 27 at 10 am for five days under J M Stillman. Singers from nearby towns are urged to attend and be seated for the first session as key instructions occur then. The event ends Friday January 31 with a grand concert. Tickets are 1.00 for ladies 1.60 for gentlemen to the concert 25 cents.
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M. E
Davis
J. M. Stillman
The Ice Crop Prospers In Local Season
The ice crop here has been prolific this season with about six thousand tons put up for public and private use. The ice is clear and some blocks reach thirty inches thick. The season was favorable and ripened well with no nubbing in the crop, ensuring easier summer cooling for residents.
Blissful Musical Convention Starts in Dakota
The Dakota musical convention began Monday evening led by Prof Bliss and promises a blissful time. The concert next Friday evening is expected to be one of the very best ever held in Dakota.
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Dakota
Bliss
Lesa
The Dead Unknown The Man in the Well
A sensational report spurred city curiosity when a man’s corpse was found in a newly dug well at Stephenson Street. The inquest was not held, as coroner Dr Jeremiah Dean halted proceedings. speculation swirled around identities and Santa Claus workers, with no definitive verdict.
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Our
Stephenson Street
John
Monie Burns
Johnny
Mither of
Moses
Mosie
Squire Wolf
Mr. Wolf
Dr. Buckley
Dr. Swengel
Al-At-Al
Jeremiah Dean
Dean
Horatio 0. Cronkrite
Jere Pattison
L. K. Scofield
Brewster House
Hazekiah
John Diffenbaugh
Santa Claus
Moe
Santas Lane
Dr. Dean
Edwin Adams in Enoch Arden at Wilcoxon Opera House
A detailed review notes Edwin Adams in Enoch Arden at Wilcoxon Opera House for a Thursday night engagement. The piece praises Adams acting, the production’s scenery and boats scene, and highlights Annie Mosten and Edwin F.B. Knowles. It also lists local gossip and notices about court, travel, and city happenings.
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Edwin Adams
Enoch Arden
Edwin ,Adama
Enoch ‘Arden
Freeport
Edwin Adama
Wilcoxon ‘Opera House
Saginaw
Coursier
Jan
Std
Darkson Hall
Tennyson
Mr. Adams
Annie Leigh
Cornwall
Enoch
Annie
Wanderer
Miriam Lane
Adams
Edwin FB. Knowles
Phillip Ray
Annie Mosten
A New Industry in Freeport
Freeport begins a new chapter as the old courthouse on Stephenson and Walnut streets converts to a carpet factory led by J. S. Lehman of Mount Joy Pennsylvania. Lehman has shown fine counterpanes and coverlets to locals and expects a warm welcome as he starts this enterprise in Stephenson County.
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Old Court House
Old Presbyterian Church
Stephenson and
Walnut Streets
Freeport
Itf
Lehman
Mount Joy
Stephenson County
Warren Items Update from the Warren Sentinel
Ridgely Lodge No. 250 1. O. of O. F. of Warren Ill. passes resolutions of respect for N. D. Beebe M. D. formerly a member. A private letter reports Hon. A. M. Jones in excellent health. Warren plans to elect two Justices of the Peace this spring. Dr Caldwell buys corner Water and Main streets and prepares a new office. Caldwell captured a young Coon in Nora. D. W. Coon congratulated on success. George Hermann of Woodbine dies suddenly at 55.
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Warren Sentinel
Ridgely Lodge
1. O
O. F
Warren Ill
N. D. Beebe
M. D
Ridgley Lodge
A. M. Jones
Warren
Main and Water
Caldwell
Nora
D. W. Coon
George Hermann
Woodbine
Local Marriage Licenses Issued This Week
County Clerk Thompson issued licenses to Frank Shottle and Mary Dorsi, Daniel Ditzler and Sarah J Sprague, John G Williams and Ettie Spikar, Charles McLaughlin and Frances Cross, James B Franklin and Clara A Dopter, Rudolph Ward and Sophia Richard, Jacob Burkhart and Sophia M Winning, and Thomas Hyland and Nora Stinson.
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Thompson
Frank Shottle
Mary Dorsi
Daniel Ditzler
Sarah J. Sprague
John G. Williams
Ettie Spikar
Charles McLaughlin
Frances Cross
James B. Franklin
Clara A. Dopter
Rudolph Ward
Sophia Richard
Jacob Burkhart
Sophia M. Winning
Thomas Hyland
Nora Stinson
Horticultural Meeting Opens to Press and Attendees
Notice extends cordial invitation to members of the press and others in attendance to participate in the horticultural meeting.
Gen J C Smith Named Assessor for JoDavies Stephenson
Gen J C Smith of Galena is raised to the office of Assessor of Internal Revenue for JoDavies Stephenson and Oyle counties. The move cuts offices but increases the territory of the retained posts.
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J. C. Smith
Galena
Internal Revenue
Stephenson and
Oyle
Winter Hardship and Local Happenings in Pecatonica
In Pecatonica on January 16 1873 prices for wood soared to 687 per cord as winter bites. A lamp accident at J Winchester’s house caused a fire yes though quickly fought. John Hurly of Gorham Hurly received a severe facial wound from an animal kick. The stock market was lively with hogs and cattle shipments. I O O P held a small public installation with a modest turnout and a large supper at Lackey House followed by dances at Sage's Hall. A sleigh ride for Congregational Sabbath School is planned with post-ride refreshments.
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Barton Jovanan
J. Winchester
Tim
John Hurly
Gorham & Hurly
Congregational
Baileyville News Roundup Shows Trials and Local Happenings
In Baileyville a dispute arises over a note for 150 dollars tied to a 140 dollar loan to Samuel Kauffman with Butler accused of forgery. The case goes to county court as Lyceum officers are elected for 12 weeks and local sickness and harsh winter conditions affect families and schools.
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Baileyville
Butler
Samuel Kauffman
National Bank of Freeport
Kauffman
Mr. Butler
Thack
Wilson
Bill
Thomas Wilson
G. Vought
Reduced Fare Rates For NI Ho Cultural Society Meet
Members living along Illinois Central Railroad lines may travel to the Freeport gathering on January 24 at one fifth fare with certificate from the Secretary. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Chicago and Northwestern Western Union roads grant reduced rates and several other lines will respond.
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Northern Illinois Hocultural Society
Freeport
Jan
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Chicago & Northwestern
Western Union
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Vocal Affairs
Rockford Watits Hat
Duluth
Minnesota
Northwest
Freeport Journal
Emmert & Borrell’s
Rock Island
Lanark
Horace White
The
Chicago Tribune
Wurzburg
Germany
Farvromt JovnNat Steam Printing House
Steam
Wm. Carey
Salt Lake City
United States
Territory of
Utah
Embury M. B
Hurch
Proy. N. Y
Mease
Oglesby
Farfront Jousnal
Young Men's Bible
George Elliot
Névw Couirt House
First National Bank
Second National Bank
Maan
Brown
Rockford
Thorace Tarbox
Jas
Taggart
Halls of
Legislation
Emily Faithful
Gettyt Smith
Sathma
J.D. Diffenbaugh
P. H. Murphy
R. R
M. V. B. Elson
Oregon Guard Mani
Greeley
H. D. Jenkins
Joliet
Edgar Williamson
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Co. Turner
Court House
George Elliott
Preeport Post Office
Pittsburgh
Bally
George
I. H. Miller
Florida
Major Shriner
Qlint
Polo Press
Colby
Pecatonica News
Dixon
J. B Thomas
Bloomington
A. H. Wise
California
Oakland
James W. Newcomer
Lena Star
Erastus A. Williams
Yanckton
D.T
Williams
Bailey & Neff
Frank Carter
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Pecatonica
Butler-Kauffman
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