Local residents visit and events fill Freeport week
Miss Sadie Funk of Mt Mortis visits Freeport as guest of Miss Lucretia Pell. Miss Spencer of Sterling visits the city staying with Miss Mary Byerly. Several Chicago visitors, and local engagements include marriages announcements, club elections, and upcoming excursions. Remenyi concert praised. community notices include appointments, building improvements, and a large July 13 excursion to Clear Lake Iowa with Illinois Central tickets.
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Sadie Funk
Mt. Mortis
Lucretia Pell
Spencer
Sterling
Mary Byerly
Illinois Central Ry
Clear Lake
Iowa
Laird of Columbia Rifle Club joins American team to Ireland
Chan TL Laird of the Columbia Long Range Rifle Club Washington D C selected by Col Bodine for the American team to Ireland. After arriving at Dallymount Laird changed guns and his practice scores fell. He entered the ten guinea cup next day and won with a perfect 50 score. He shares the prize after a shoot off with two others. Laird formerly lived in Freeport four years and was a printer there then served in the Journan force. He is now Bugrvlove of the Post Office Department at Washington under Col Burnside. Subscribe for the JOURNAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laird
Freeport
Journan
Washington
Col. Burnside
Professing Entire Sanctification Errors Corrected
In last week's paper the heading article contains errors. It should read Not only possess entire sanctification, but to profess its grace. For text of Scripture read devil of Scripture.
Kerry Gow Benefit Excites Freeport Audience
Kerry Gow presented by Luke Martin and Joe Murphy met with enthusiastic Freeport acclaim. The Kerry Gow company, including Miss M Loduski Young and Miss Virginia Bray, drew a full house with Murphy as Dan O Hara and Martin as Mr O Drive, earning universal approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerry Gow
Luke Martin
Joe Murphy
Freeport
Martin
M. Loduski Young
Virginia Bray
Miss Bray
Murphy
Dan O'Hara
Mr. Martin
The Sidewalk Law and City Power to Tax for Sidewalks
The piece explains evolving constitutional views on city power to fund sidewalks through special assessments or taxes. It cites 1870 and 1875 changes, notes White vs. The People, and reports Bloomington’s 1878 sidewalk ordinance. The court affirms that cities may tax contiguous property for sidewalk construction, based on frontage, with broad authority under the 1870 constitution. It urges prompt adoption of a sidewalk system to serve citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
City of
Bloomington
General Assembly
Household Treasures and Likenesses After Loss
In a family circle blessed by God, cherished child portraits reveal how babies blossom into minds and hearts. The piece reflects on grief after deaths from diphtheria, noting how beloved features and playthings haunt memory, and citing Mr Banks whose two children perished and whose likenesses remain poignant reminders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Banks
Dreiday
Artful portraits by Eureka Copying Co impress local buyers
The Eureka Copying Company of Rockford and agent A K Campbell are in town taking orders for enlarged pictures of deceased children and friends. Many orders have been completed and praise is universal, with readers noting superior quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Copyiri¢ Company
Rockford
A. K. Campbell
Americans Triumph in International Rifle Match at Dallymount Ireland
The American team defeated Ireland by 12 points at Dallymount range Ireland in the International Rifle Match. Scores show Americans leading at 800 and 900 yards with wind conditions varying. distinguished visitors Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and Lord Mayor of Dublin attended. Final 1,000-yard range scores listed with multiple shooters per side.
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Dallymount Range
Ireland
Bulls Eyes
Dublin
Trish
Clark
Toeess
John Rigby
Scott
Wesene
Wm. Rigby
Fisher
Milner Ee Baeee
Rathbone
Fenton Thea Eee
ATTOW
Joynt Sted Eeene
Brown
Ethene
Young
Ebeeee
Loran Crops Promise Amid Continuous Rains
Dewdrops from Loran report crops look promising though rains keep hay damaged. Rye and winter wheat ripen, oats may be large, and corn shows good prospects. No 4th celebration in Loran. Ward's Grove picnic hosts amusements with D J Sunderland as orator. Sheriff candidate Timms appears monthly at Kleckner's store amid a crowded field of county hopefuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loran
Ward’s Grove
D. J. Sunderland
Dave
Timms
Kleckner
Alabama
Vale
Milton
McCammon piano gains favor with strong sales
The McCammon piano shows rising popularity with expanding sales. It is praised for elegance of finish, clearness of tone, and durability. For sale by F. W. Brainerd at No. 108 Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Beak
Remenyi
Vose’ & Son
D, Bentley
Jieal
McCammon
F. W. Brainerd
Stephenson St
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Chicago
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Cambridge, Mass
R. H. Wiles
Chas I. Currier
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Frank Beetle
Dr. Beaumont
F. B. Little
Rand, McNally & Co
John L. Taylor
S. 5. White & Co
Etta Purinton
Pittsburg
Lizzie E. McCoy
John J. Flanigan
C. Bidwell
New York
Williams College
Freeport Republican Club
Rob J. H. Wiles
Board of Education
Kila Briggs
Lizzie Fifield
Miss Martin
Kittie Mitchell
Jennie Pattison
E. L. Darling
The
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M. M. Fenner
Orin Williams
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Henry Kochsmeier
0. P. McCool
James McNamara
University of Rochester
C. O. Bailey
J.M. Bailey
Davis
1.C. MM. A
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J. W. Killion
G. W. Whiteside
W. J. Blosser
J. Weishar
I. N. Roland
Louis Rame
Sid Smith
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Opera House
Cyrus F. Kryder
Joseph Kachelhoffer
Silver Creek Township
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France
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Win. Trenibor
German Insurance Company
S. A. Hurlburt
Belvidere
Cedarville
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A. M. Jones
Capt
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Robert Little
A.F. Moore
Gilmore
Andrew St. John
Waddams
Ilinois
Will H. Rodearmel
Alamosa
Colorado
Rodearmel
Isbor
HH. Pixley
Mendota
Fifield
Stephenson Street
Pixley
Rosa B. Wagner
John R. Wagner
Geo. Landeman
Huntington
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Alburtus Collman
Mr. Collman
Germany
Stephenson County
Hettinger
Collman Bros. & Co
Journal
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Milner
Fenton
Farrow
Jesuses
Bee TJ
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