Local Matters and Community Notices in Freeport
Local items praise subscribers and donors to the JOURNAL and report on delays in payments, greetings to graduates, weddings, church events, charitable concerts, rail and road optimism, and public notices. The district highlights include the Opera House Fourth of July entertainment, a Kenit M E Church dedication, musical recitals, a Geneva Lake excursion, and city firework restrictions.
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Geneva Lake
M. E
Fire Department Celebrates National Anniversary Night
Entries describe a Friday range shoot at the club during a national anniversary celebration under Fire Department auspices. Fire companies from nearby cities and several military organizations are expected. Company C will showcase new guns and uniforms. Speeches planned by Lt. Gov. Andrew Shuman and Gen. Smith D. Atkins.
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Fire Department
Andrew Shuman
Smith D. Atkins
Bray Sisters to Present July Fourth Entertainment
Bray Sisters Entertainment presents Champagne and Oysters a New York hit followed by Cousin Joe with Martin and Adelle Bray. Chicago artists assist admission is fifty cents with no reserved seats, on sale at Sanborns and selling fast for the city event.
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Opera House
Bray Sisters
Sanborn’s
Various Notables Visit Local Town This Week
PERBONALS. John 8. Emmett, Esq., of Chicago, was in town on Saturday. Mr. Harry W. Snyder, student at Cor hell University, New York, arrived in this city on Friday. Capt. Wm. Cox of Winslow, was in the city on Monday and called at the JOURNAL office. Hon. Jas. 8. Taggart, of Ridott, was in the city on Monday, and favored the JOURNAL With a call. Mr. Dr. M. Welch, of Chicago, visits relatives here. Freddie Bartlett left for New York City Monday to stay through the summer. Mrs. L. Ws. Guitean and daughter Flora started for Kansas for a month or six weeks. L. Z. Farwell, Esq., returned after weeks in Colorado and the West. Rev. R. F. Sweet started for the east and will be away a month. William Walton, Esq., left Sunday night for Europe to September. Mrs. Robt. H. Wiles began a Boston trip for a month visiting relatives. Mr. Chas. Clark, son of Iron. John A. Clark of Fort Scott, formerly of this city, visiting last week. T. J. Buxton, Esq., City Bank cashier of Minneapolis, Minn., visiting with his family. Miss F. A. Rosebrugh, Principal of River Grammar School, left for Michigan Monday. Major and Mrs. W. A. Dinwiddie of Champaign started for Washington and Eastern cities. Mr. J. Lawson Wright, Principal Forreston Schools, in town en route to Rock Island for the State Principals’ Association annual meeting.
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John 8. Emmett
Chicago
Harry W. Snyder
Corhell” University
New York
Wm. Cox
Winslow
City
Journal
Jas. 8. Taggart
Ridott
Freddie Bartlett
L. Ws. Guitean
Flora
Kansas
L. Z. Farwell, Esq
Colorado
R. F. Sweet
Zion Church
Chas. Clark
John A. Clark
Fort Scott
T. J. Buxton
City Bank
Minneapolis
F. A. Rosebrugh
the River Grammar School
Michigan
W. A. Dinwiddie
Champaign
Washington
J. Lawson Wright
Forreston Schools
Rock Island
State Principals’ Association
City Council Holds Stormy Meeting and Budget Cuts
The City Council held a stormy session on Monday as Mayor and an Alderman clashed over veracity. The council cut salaries for mayor to 225 dollars and Aldermen to 75 dollars yearly, with city officials firings set at 35 per month for the weighmaster and 800 for clerk, 700 for attorney, and 800 for treasurer. Monthly treasurer, weighmaster, and street commissioner reports were filed. Street Commissioner Rogers reported labor costs at 970 dollars and teams at 848175 dollars for the month.
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Ald. Kuehner
Rogers
County Court Proceedings June 28 and 20 Estate filings and insanity verdicts
Final report of administrators in the estate of Thomas Askey shows discharge of the administrators. A jury verdict of insanity in the matter of John McCracken. On Saturday June 20, Jacob Lady estate appoints Michael Kohl as administrator with bonds and appraisers named. Estate of John C Hooper probate of will, with Lyman Fair and J Hooper as administrators and bonds and appraisers listed.
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Thomas Askey
John McCracken
Jacob Lady
Michael Kohl
William Lahre
Fred Schaffer
John C. Hooper
Lyman Fair
J. Hooper
J. P. Pair
R. Baysinger
C. Ferguson
Freeport Free Methodist Church to be dedicated July 7
Dedication of the Freeport Free Methodist Church will take place on July 7 at 10 30 a m with Rev B T Roberts of Rochester N Y officiating A circuit meeting is also held in connection beginning Friday evening July 5 Preaching on Saturday at 3 p m and in the evening Rev T B Arnold editor of the Free Methodist paper will attend Friends are invited J Buss
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M. E
Kenit
Wa ‘Atchison
Waukegan
Providence
New Free Methodist Church
Freeport
B. T. Roberts
Rochester
N.Y
T. 3B. Arnold
F. M
J. Buss
Silver Chaff Wheat Grown On Florence Farm Stands Tall
Mr JPH Snyder displays a sample of wheat named Silver Chaff from his Florence farm. The plant reaches six feet in height and some heads measure six inches in length, showcasing impressive yield potential.
Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Opera House One Night Only
Across the town, a large crowd watched the new Uncle Tom's Cabin version at the Opera House with praise for Forbes's company. The show boasted a wide range of talent from a three year old Eva to seasoned performers, delivering both humor and pathos while promising affordable admission and reserved seats at Sanborn's News Depot.
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Opera House
Forbes
Eva
Peoria Transcript
Sanborn’s
News Depot
County Physicians Form New Medical Society in Freeport
Regular physicians met June 27 at Dr Mease’s office in Freeport to organize a new Medical Society. Dr Hillebrand chaired the meeting with Dr Stoskopf as secretary. A three member committee was named to draft a constitution and by laws and limit membership to regular physicians.
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Dr Mease
Freeport
Hillebrand
Stoskopf
Mease
Stephenson County Medical Society Adopts Call for Attendance
The Stephenson County Society of Physicians and Surgeons adopted the original call and adjourned the meeting to Thursday July 11 at one o clock. It is hoped that physicians nationwide will attend and a strong organization will be formed. P M Hillebrand Chairman Louis Stos KPrr Secy
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Stephenson County Society of Physicians and Surgeons
P. M. Hillebrand
Chaiman
Louis Stoskoprr
Secy
Farm Machinery Advertisement Promotes Bergman Dorman Dealership
An upcoming advertisement by Messrs Bergman and Dorman, noted as popular north of the Court House, invites farmers and others to visit before purchasing farm implements. The notice lists McCormick Prize Mower and Self Bind Advance, J I Case Eagle Threshing Machines, Schutler Wagons, and related products, urging comparisons of goods and prices.
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Messrs
Bergman & Dorman
Court House
McCormick Prize
McCormick Self
J. I. Case & Co
Schutler
The Greatest Cure All Promoted by Walton Advertisement
An advertisement extols Hop Bitters as a simple pure remedy that cures disease and keeps blood pure and organs active. It claims thousands praise it and urges readers to try it. Nearby copy lists new goods and low prices from Walton, including coffee, soap, salts, laces, and fabrics.
Freeport Firemen Invite Citizens for Fourth of July
Citizens of Freeport and nearby areas are invited to join Freeport firemen for Independence Day celebrations. The event promises community camaraderie and public festivities as the town observes the Fourth of July together.
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Freeport
Ya Vate
Mannely
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E. B. Cobb
Auburn
Presbyterian Church
Oregon, Il
First Presbyterian Church
Kittie Rowell
C. C. Snyder
Iwigh School
M. R. Thompson Lodge
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Freeport Driving Park Association
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Brown's
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Forreston Herald
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Krohn
Clay
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Mills
Richards
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Knowilton
Arwell
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Piersal
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Jenkins
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Bray Sisters Entertainment
Perbonals
Dr. M. Welch
William Walton, Esq
Europe
Robt. H. Wiles
Boston
City Council
County Court Proceedings
Rock Grove
L. Kiester
S.S
Scott
F. Bolender
I. F. Kleckner
Wm. S. Fair
Conion
Epior Journal
Illinois
Solomon Wise
Davis
Geo. I. Donmeyer
Buckeye
West
Acre
Wn. Bruce
Rambler
County Society of Physicians and Surgeons
Florence
John Knorr, Sr
S. W. Onapman
Wa. Walton
Emmert & Burrell
Wat. Walton
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Freeport Fire
Andrew Shumay
Ilinois
Gen. Smith D. Atkins
Witnois
M. Stoskopf
Jacob Krorn
Thomson & Sons
Broadway
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Gary
Nelo Janssen
Stephenson County
Henry Janssen
Solomon Ruthrauft
Solomon Ruthrauff
Elmirar
Gilman
J. R. Perkins
Freport
Shuman
Engine House
Chicago Street
Great Union Band
Freeport Fire Department
Cartiag
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Stepson
Adams
Galena
Locust
Enson
Solect Adams
Third Ward Park
Spo
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Fe Close
Geo. Lichtenberger
Ee Es
I. Shannon
Wm. Polk
Gs. F. GooDue
Joseph Seifert
Philip Arno
Louis Brunn
H. Pony
H. Boedeker
O. B. Porter
Freems Vege
la Shannon
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