Focal Matters And Local Notes From The County
An itemized notice invites an energetic young person to act as agent for the JournabL in every township for a period of days. Salem Church special meetings continue with good attendance. John Spatz to move to a new home in the far West. Zion Episcopal Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. Rowell’s tomorrow at 2. Mother Goose entertainment at the Opera House with Mrs. Jarley’s wax figures. Bishop McLaren to visit Zion Church February 18 with a confirmation class expected. Mrs. D S Bogar hosts a large gathering and earns praise as a model hostess. First Presbyterian pastor plans to clash with Beechers on punitive doctrine. Death announced for William Crouse with mourners and remains sent to Pecatonica. Shooting match at Yellow Creek yields 9 turkeys killed by C N Bentley and sons at 26 shots over 500 yards with a Creedmore Remington rifle.
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Ood
Yellow Creek
C. N. Bentley
Harlem
Carey's Honesty Lecture Set for Feb 18 at Opera House
Rev Isaac E Carey will deliver his famous lecture on Honesty in Freeport at the Opera House on the evening of February 18. Carey needs no introduction to Freeport people, for his work for the church and zeal in God's service have endeared him. The prospect of his visit promises a crowded house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac E. Carey
Carey
Political Judicial Elections in Fourteenth Circuit April 1851
In the April 26 1851 Journal the upcoming judicial election is detailed with candidates Chas T Sempstead and Benj R Sheldon for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit of Jo Daviess Stephenson and Winnebago counties. Notes include prior resignations, rival bids in the Sixth Circuit, census figures and extensive local advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
T. Stempstead
Galena
Benj. R. Sheldon
Jo Daviess
Stephenson
Winnebago
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit
Rockford
Carroll
Sheldon
Supreme Bench
Sempstead
W. W. Heaton
Dixon
Sixth Judicial Circuit
John Wilson
Carroll Bar
David Emmert
Carroll County
E. W. Salsbury
J. B. Smith
John Rice
Union School of
Freeport
Edwards County
J. J. Brewster
John 8. Emmert
Western Emporium
Brubaker & Davis
Culver & Bright
Rice & Co
B. Williams
Stoneman & Davis
J. B
T. B. Rhodes
Oscar Taylor
Rosenstiel
Mason
Richard Earle
Brubaker & Dryer
O. H. Wright
Rice & Hartman
John L. Hostetter
Rawson
Penneman
Wherrit & Moore
John A. Clark
Charles A. Clark
T. J. Turner
Julius Smith
J. P
T. F. Goodhue
S. D. Knight & Co
Cyrus A. Sheetz
Brewster, Wheeler & Brewster
C. S. Bogar
Knowlton & Johnson
J. B. Snyder
Manny Reaper
Grattan & Sheetz
St Marys Church Fair At Nlettingers Tall In City
The St Marys Catholic Church in this city plans a fair and festival at Nlettingers Tall from Tuesday Feb 12 to Feb 16. Proceeds fund the church. A season ticket priced at one dollar earns a chance at a six piece silver tea set valued at 75. The tea set won a state fair premium and is on display at Elsons jewelry store. The letter thanks patrons and urges those in arrears to pay, noting creditors and interest after 60 to 80 days. The note ends with a plea to support the church during hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Nlettinger’s
Elson’s
Local men to start drug business in Texas
Mr. F. R. Guiteau and Mr. T. D. Waldron, well known in Freeport, left yesterday for Texas to engage in the drug trade. They are competent druggists with substantial gowheadlativeness, and friends in Freeport wish them success in a large, profitable venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Guiteau
T. D. Waldron
Texas
Freeport
Funeral to be held for Capt. C. T. Dunham in city
Capt. C. T. Dunham died Monday at Elgin Insane Asylum after being taken there years ago. His remains are brought back to this city for interment and the funeral will be this afternoon from Mrs. T. Hess’s residence on Galena Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.T. Dunham
Elgin Insane Asylum
Antitemperance dispute roils Durand merchants
Durand endured fever heat as anti temperance groups vowed not to trade with or patronize any advocate or tolerant temperance supporters. The movement, full of marching and warnings, echoes the dramatic battle of Mert with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand
Mert
Trial over policy dispute awards miller full claim
A county court trial of Frank Millop versus Buckeye Mutual Fire Insurance Co. settled the validity of a $3,000 policy. The committee awarded Millop the full amount after hearings held Wednesday and Thursday. Also noted were school chemistry class entertainments and a German quartet club concert with generally favorable reception, though attendance was weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Millop
Buckeye Mutual Fire Insurance Company
County Court Room
L. Gronkrite
Taggart
J. I. Pierce
James L Neft
Ilinois
Neff
Hinds
Miller
New Narrow Gauge Railroad Proposed From Shullsburg
A planned twenty mile narrow gauge line would run from Shullsburg to Gratiot then along the Pecatonica to Buckhorn to connect with the Dodgeville and Freeport Railroad. Engineer Baldwin and Shullsburg business leaders toured the route and a surveying party will be assigned soon. Shullsburg presses for rail service, expecting prompt work if the Freeport and Dodgeville line is built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shullsburg
Gratiot
Pecatonica
Wayne
Wiota
Buckhorn
Dodgeville & Freeport
Baldwin
Freeport
Dodgeville
Firemen elect officers at Dixon muster meeting
At the Northern Illinois Fireman's Association convention in Dixon officers were chosen: F. H. Babbitt of Dixon as President, J. L. Newton of Rock Falls, J. B. Pomeroy of Dixon, and Mr Hullinger of Sterling as Vice Presidents, H. S. Ferguson of Morrison as Secretary and Treasurer. The next muster was set for Morrison on August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Ilinois Fireman’s Association
Dixon
F. H. Babbitt
J. L. Newton
Rock Falls
J.B. Pomery
Mr. Hullinger
Sterling
H.S. Ferguson
Morrison
Ilver Sisters to Return for City Entertainment Night
The Ilver Sisters will give another entertainment in the city on February 18 to a likely crowded house. Citizens who heard them recently praise their performance as one of the finest musical combinations to visit our city.
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Ilver
Dogs rise in value amid Winnebago encampment near Dixon
About forty of Mr. Lo's family are encamped on Rock River five or six miles above Dixon. Since their arrival, fat dogs have increased in price by nearly a half, a livery farmer grieving over a missing plump hound notes the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lo
Rock River
Dixon
Winnebago
Temperance Mass Meeting Planned by Reform Club
A mass meeting will be held this Wednesday evening at Temperance Hall under the Reform Club auspices. An interesting programme is expected and all are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance
Temperance Jiall
Reform Club
Carrie Kila Bray Obituary In This City 1878
Carrie Kila Bray daughter of H. Clay and Aiia Bray died in January 1878 at age 18 after a long illness from tuberculosis. She was born in Galena and moved to this city as a child. A gifted pianist and soprano, she trained under Miss Kate Wise and starred with McVicker’s stock company two dozen years ago. A plea for prayers and thanks to friends closes the obituary with notes of sorrow and a family farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Kila
H. Clay
Aiia
Bray
Carrie
Galena
Kate Wise
Jennie
Pittsburgh Opera House
New York City
Canadas
New England States
New Haven
Conn
Grey’s
Monument House
Baltimore
McKew
Adelle
Harlem Corner Society Debates First Meeting in 1878
From Harlem the Harlem Corner Literary and Debating Society met at the Harlem Corner School House on Friday evening January 18 1878. Officers were elected and exercises opened with a song and several readings and declamations. The question debated was reward versus punishment with mixed judging results. A follow up discussion was set for Friday January 2 with fire versus water as the topic. Samuel R Wagner Cor Sec invites participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Corner Literary and Debating Society
Harlem Corner School House
I R. Wagner
E. B. Latham
Z.T. Turner
Eleroy
Daniel Sullivan
William Wagner
Samuel R, Wagner
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Focal Matters
Salem Church
John Spatz
Messrs. Burchard & Scott
Far West
Ladies’ Aid Society
Zion Episcopal Church
W. D. Rowell
Opera House
W. E. McLaren
T. D
Diocese of
Zion Church
Bogar
First Presbyterian Church
William Crouse
Fred Prentice
S. F. Aspinwall, Esq
Grand Rapids, Mich
W. F. Shaffer
Strawbridge
EB. H. Becker
Ottawa
Eas
Kittie Mitchell
Ft. Scott
W. A. Dinwiddie
War Department
Illinois Industrial University
Champaign
Dinwiddie
F. O. Miller
Iigh School
C. C. Snyder
Balluff
C. C. Lathrop
HH. D Jenkins
1St Presbyterian Church
Galena Gazette
G. & G Tor Allroad
Januar
Jhhn
King's
Axp's
D. Houxxiss
Pioneer
Stine’s Corner
Ee Reeport
Trilinois
Robert Little
Stine
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