Floral tributes and cholera concerns in city columns
The piece lauds Mrs. J. P. Byerly for a parterre of roses honeysuckles and pinks on an editor's table and notes civic thanks for flowers. It warns some citizens to trim premises and comply with sanitary orders amid cholera fears, citing alleyways between Stephenson and Galena streets as needing action. It mentions Mir Cochran as an orator at Yellow Creek on the upcoming Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilgpein Tiesiltiy
Cathy
Artioon
J. P. Byerly
Sinte
Stepherison
Gdlona Atreeta
Chicago
Mir Cochran
Gobak
Yellow Creek
Local notes on farming weeds and enlistment drive
From Wednesday's Daily in Freeport and Fulton region letters recount weed control concerns as crop season progresses amid cold wet May. Citizens donate to Illinois Soldiers' College fund. lists of subscribers from Stephenson County detailed. Executive Committee of Stephenson County Agricultural Society notes Barfoot resignation and Scott elected VP. meeting set for June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olmatéd
Freeport
Wi Shaffer
Manny
Smith D. Atkins
B. Dornblazer
Ai ' Phomas
J. Tairriy
L. W. Guiteau
H.C. ‘Burchard
J Fry
W. ‘Gray
Moffatt
Hams
Tay
Stephenson County
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
C. J. Fry
John Barfoot
J. Swanzey
Joseph Scott
Freeport Commandery Regalia Prompts Local Fourth Parade Plan
The Freeport Commandery finally received their regalia but could not visit Rock Island to unveil it. A proposal asks why they cannot organize a Fourth of July procession here with other Masonic bodies to let the public see how they look in their new attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Commandery
Rock Island
County Court Proceedings June Terni Privav Tuneat Estate of Peters Brilliarty
County court notes presented resignations and final reports. Guardianship, guardianship bonds filed and approved. Claims allowed to Spangier, Graham, Horn, Lashell estates. Last will for George Lashell offered for probate. Final reports approved and recorded. executors discharged. June dates: 22 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.K
Vin Horn
Bright &Waterman
Robert A. Lashell
Saroriiy
Joby Dolifey
Wire ‘Caughenbaugh
Monpary
John Lubbing
Samueller
Gehard Lubbing
George
Lashell
Phrenological Journal Subscription Offer For Regular Readers
The notice announces a subscription deal with publishers of the Phrenological Journal for regular subscribers at 2.25 dollars for four years, with six months prepayment, and July signals new volume starts. It also reports a baseball game at Union Grounds where the Resolute club defeated the Union Mine nine in a three and a half hour match with a provided score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whireby Weard
Resolute
Resolutes
Itis
Reunion plans for 92nd Times Mounted Infantry Volunteers
Circular to ex members of the 92nd Times Mounted Infantry Volunteers states a meeting at Polo on July 6 1867 at 12 oclock to arrange a regiment reunion on September 14 1867 and asks all ex members to notify county papers. Also notes new dwelling on State Road and church news plus a humorous restaurant cat tale ending with the Katzen cheese gag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotin
Jane
D. Atkins
Sidewalk Completed on Stephenson Street Near Coltman’s Block
A sidewalk has been laid on Stephenson street in front of Coltman’s new block. Pedestrians passing the premises daily express great pleasure at the safer path and improved street scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Coltman
Fearful murder at Warren jail ends with sheriff rescue
Telegraph reports describe a mob of about twenty men breaking into Warren jail between midnight and 1 am on Wednesday and dragging prisoner Starbrough from confinement. Under a tree they strangled him with a rope until life nearly left him, while guards and the crowd exchanged shots before the sheriff arrived and saved the prisoner. The piece adds broader editorial notes on local news interest and newspaper aims in covering sensational events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrén
Warren
Starbrough
Fred
Sidd
Galena
Silver rooster ornament lost from Knights Templar regalia
A small silver ornament shaped as a rooster disappeared from the Knights Templar regalia at the Festival last evening. The finder is asked to return it to F. W. S. or leave it at this office. Me Sars C. Robertson & Co. have opened a new office at their coal yard near the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
F. W. S. Brawley
Se Mesars, C. Robertson ‘& Co
Support Your Home Paper and Keep It Strong
Citizens urged to back the Dairy Journal to reflect the town's life and values. The July rate increases to 75 cents monthly, with Zeigler & Hoebel taking city delivery from July 1 and handling collections, ensuring punctual service and clear subscriber responsibility.
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Hbchnaire
Howrid
Dairy Journal
Arity
Zeigler
Zeigler & Hoebel
Stephenson. Street
Train passengers report man injured by cultivator collision near Lena
Passengers on a central Illinois train traveling south witness a man in a corn field being dragged by a cultivator pulled loose as the horse scared. The locomotive passengers could not identify the casualty or know the full extent of injuries and sought more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Lena
Visit of the Knights Templar at the Festival
Knights Templar twenty six members in new regalia attended the festival last evening. They marched from Masonic Hall through Stephenson street to Exchange and Ga lena, inspected the church, formed two ranks for drill, then shared a red ribboned ladies served supper, and returned to their hall after a pleasant hour.
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Knights Templar
J. Mayer & Sons
Noider Made
Stephenson Street
Mr. Ly
Munn
Episcopal Church
Henderson
Masonic Hall
Freeport
Exchange
Galena
Mechanic Street
Major Lawyer Admitted to Practice in State Courts
The community welcomes Major Lawyer as he is admitted to practice as an attorney in the state courts. He has opened an office over Youngman Braubarker's store on Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngman & Braubarker
Stephenson Street
Book store sold to new owner in city transfer
Mr J E Brown sold out his book store to Mr Charles G Sandorn who will continue the business at the old stand. N L Robertson of Rockford Illinois sent a sample of Robertson’s Brazilian Hair Renewer claiming it to be a superior hair dressing that removes dandruff and improves hair gloss. Hammert Burrell are authorized city agents for this preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Brown
Chas. G. Sandorn
N. L. Robertson
Rockford, I
Robertson
Hammert & Burrell
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
Court House
Chas. Myers
New Haven
Conn
Yale College
David
James Burrell
Freeport, Ills
Monument Fraternity history translated for Masonry study
A review notes an 480-page translation on freemasonry monuments from 716 to present, translated by J Fietehoestetman. the editor calls it a valuable resource for members. Police impounded cattle after night pursuit. a 30 pound catfish was caught near Stephenson street bridge, largest of its kind in the river. A former German school house site on tata street is to be converted into a dwelling opposite the stone Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Taylor's Alls
St. Croix River
Ody
Fred Mahonty
Europe
Emmanuel Nebola M
J. Fietehoestetman
Themerican
Frdéinisons Magazine
Cincinnati
Geori Fewandey
Wwé
Stephenson Street
Efity’ Amith
William Dengler
Puiflaing
Tata Street
Reverend Weldon's farewell at Episcopal Church noted
Monday's Daily reports Rev. R. Weldon delivered his farewell sermon, a thoughtful address rich in church statistics, with hopes his departure is temporary. A runaway incident near Stephenson and Mechanic streets caused crashes. one man, John Smallwood, was seriously injured and his horse killed to end its suffering. another wagon incident left a child uninjured.
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R. Weldon
Episcopal Church
Thomas
Lichtenberger
Stephenson Street
Atresty
Funaways
John Smallwood
Smallwood
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W. C. Willing
First Methodist Episcopal Church
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Fems
Henry Boyer
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Lighthart
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