Journal extends thanks as old paper fights for funds
The Journal thanks members for responses to fund drives and new names sent by friends, notes the paper remains active despite opposition, and urges cash payments to cover labor and stock costs. It announces a reduced advance price and requests postal orders, while reporting county clerk births and deaths and a Freeport Commandery K T conclave with K T degree work.
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Journal
Eld
Fifth Congressional District
Matilda Fletcher to lecture in our city for eight nights
The popular eloquent lady orator Matilda Fletcher returns from a southern trip to deliver an eight lecture course starting tomorrow night. Premium lists for the coming State Fair available at multiple local stores and offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda. Fletcher
J. B. Taylor
W. G. & W. Barnes
Journal
Fry’s Block
Lovey Times: Local visitors and guests in town
Lyons of Lodi visited the city as a guest of Mr William Barnes. Miss Mary Robertson of Rockford, daughter of T D Robertson Esquire, is visiting as a guest of Mrs Oscar Taylor. J W Clinton of the Polo Press and F B H McDowell of the Lanark Gazette attended Fourth of July celebrations. Chas B Griswold of the Durand Patriot was in town Monday. Mr and Mrs E O Rosenstiel returned from their bridal tour on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siindar Lyons
Lodi
Wm. Barnes
Mary Robertson
Rockford
T. D. Robertson
Oscar Taylor
J. W. Clinton
The
Polo Press
F. B. H. McDowell
Lanark Gazette
Chas. B. Griswold
Durand
E. O. Rosenstiel
Sturday
Sunday School Convention at Loran Village M E Church
A United States Convention will be held at Loran Village M E Church on July 21 1878. The gathering invites Sunday school workers and supporters to join in worship and planning activities.
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U. S
Déla At
Loran Village
M. E
Farwell
Knowlton
Fet
Aichards
Peach Neds
Mills - U Merrill
Merrill
Burchard
Piersal
Staver
Hall
Knowlton - i Hall
Richards
Uj Kingsley - Mills
Rose, Merrill
Bidwell
Ridwell
Mern
Parwell
Burehard
E Roaith
Smith
Ewlton
Mills
Thall
Programme excerpt from church school event
A fragmentary programme lists opening exercises and singing at 10 percent, then Sunday School segments including use of lesson helps, Sunday Singing, and a 2:50 session featuring a Question Drawer and election of officers plus collection.
Grand Jurors named for September term court
The Board of Supervisors on Monday selected the following gentlemen as Grand Jurors for the September term: Jefferson Benjamin Zeigler Florence J H Pierce Loran A W Babb Silver Creek Abram Gund Ridott Peter Herman Rock Run G W Becker Peter Wolf Jr Lancaster Reuben Myer Freeport M Hettinger M V Brown John Erfert Robt Little Harlem H B Price Erin Robt C Stuart Kent Benj Bogenrief West Point A Drew B J Haley Waddams Sanford Sherman Buckeye Franklin Clingman Dakota R M Milliken Rock Grove John Fisher Oneco D A Schoch Wirslow J M Gordon.
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Board of Supervisors
Jefferson
Benj. Zeigler
Florence—J."H. Pierce
Loran
A. W. Babb
Silver Creek
Abram Gund
Ridott
Peter Herman
Rock Run
G. W. Becker
Peter Wolf, Jr
Lancaster
Reuben Myer
Freeport
M. Hettinger
M. V. Brown
John Erfert
Rob’t Little
Harlem
H. B. Price
Erin
Rob’t C. Stuart
Kent
Benj. Bogenrief
West Point
A. Drew
B. J. Haley
Seaeeenee
Reap
Eveavretese
Graduating Exercises at the High School
Crowded Opera House hosts the graduating class of the High School with essays, declamations, debates, experiments, and music. Superintendent Snyder presided. Lieut Governor Andrew Shuman gave diplomas. W. K. Sullivan of the Chicago Board of Education spoke. Music by McCosh’s orchestra and a glee club. Names listed include Otto L. Schulte, Ella G. Snow, Haddie C. Wise, Isabel H. Rhodes, Laura M. Gemmill, Jerome W. Boyer, Carrie B. Snow, Lelia A. Perkins, Augustus C. Sheetz, Clinton H. Colby, Alice J. Sanborn, Alice I. Ford, Irene Stanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Andrew Shuman
W. K.sullivan
Chicago Board of Education
Ella G. Snow
Haddie C. Wise
Isabel H. Rhodes
Laura M. Gemmill
Jerome W. Boyer
Carrie B. Snow
Lelia A. Perkins
Augustus C. Sheetz
Clinton H. Colby
Alice J. Sanborn
Alice I. Ford
Irene Stanton
Freeport Shooting Club Scores From Last Week Meet
Scores from the Freeport Shooting Club meet held last week are presented, listing participants and results. The report highlights team and individual performance among club members.
Fireworks and Fire Alarm Halt Freeport Anniversary
The Freeport celebration of the national fires anniversary proceeded under city auspices with three visiting fire companies from Rothford and Beloit. A procession formed at 1:30 p.m. but the park program interrupted when a fire alarm at a nearby house required quick action. The fire was quickly extinguished with minimal damage. Lieut Gov Shuman gave the oration and the day concluded with broad public and private festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport i
Rothford
Beloit
Third Ward
Patinton
Gov. Shuman
M. Stoskopf
School Board discusses high school course of study report
At a school board meeting Prof Snyders presented a course plan with Preparatory Year and four yearly terms detailing Arithmetic Eng Gram Spelling German optional, then Junior Middle and Senior Year subjects. The report claims adopting the plan drops five half year studies and warns against curtailing essential high school work. The tax levy was fixed at 17500, with 2500 special spec folded into the budget. The board postponed final action to a future meeting.
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Prof. Snyders
Snyder
Buckeye Sunday School Convention Held at Cedarville
The Buckeye Sunday-School Convention met at Cedarville Illinois Sunday June 30 warm showers filled the house with attendees. President C S Bordner opened with remarks. Rev Geo Wells preached on doing work with might. Officers elected for the year include Fredrick Bolender president R Siegfried and C S Bordner vice presidents Thomas B Jones secretary and treasurer H Richart corresponding secretary. Resolutions urged Sunday schools as a department of Christian work and called for more sermons and earnest effort. Adjourned 4 30 p m. Grounds noted as lacking.
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Buckeye
Cedarville
Ill
Lister
Bordner
Geo
Wells
Dakota
John Epley
Messrs. Mulvin and Ewing
Harlem
J. W. Trogers
East
Paw Paw
F. Bolender
John Sills
Bolender
Jones
Annie McCannon
Committee On
County Court Proceedings Estate of De witt Hooper Zetby Johnston Sander Revnts Winters
County Court proceedings list estates and claims for J N De witt J C Hooper Levi Zetby J B Johnston A Sander R Revnts C Winters with inventories appraisements and recordings approved. On Saturday July 6 the people versus Lafayette Beverly for larceny with fine and jail time.
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Tunsday
J. N. Dewitt
J.C. Hooper
Eecen
Levi Zetby
J. B. Johnston
A. Sander
R Revnts
W. H. Rhodes
C. Winters
Thos. Miller
F. A. Darling
Cyrus Winters
The
People
Lafayette
Beverly
Jacob Sibert
Republican county forces reject I C Burchard for Congress
In a terse statement Republicans in the county declare they will no longer support I C Burchard for Congress. The letter says past support was due to a party ring and not to his demonstrated usefulness in the House. It notes four years ago he sought the nomination as an endorsement and was indulged.
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Burchard
Will. Riport
Freeport
I. C. Burchard
Congress
House of Representatives
Desperate Clash Grows With Tribes In Washington Territory
Reports from Washington Territory describe a widening war with United States troops facing combined Bannock, Snake, Umatilla and Uncapapa forces. The small garrison struggles against heavy odds as territorial authorities attempt to provide relief.
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Washington Territory
United States
Fourth of July appearance by Gen Atkins pleases committee
Gen Smith D. Atkins arrived for the Fourth of July program and quickly filled his entry in the official programme. The committee in charge is greatly gratified and deserves congratulations for the smooth arrangement and fine presentation.
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Smith D. Atkins
Liver health claim and patent remedy advert
An 19th century style advertisement extols Green's August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia and liver complaints. It asserts the liver governs health and links digestion, heart function, brain and nerves to liver action. Sample bottles are offered at 10 cents, with “Three doses” proof, sold by Swarts & Stocking across western towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarts & Stocking
Grain prices listed by Goddard's Mill in local market
The notice showsSpring Wheat Flour per sack 735 innesota Flour per sack was 1.85 Winter Wheat Mehl per back 1.70 Corn Mehl per back 26 cents Graham Flour per sack 50 cents at Goddard's Mill with stated prices and units.
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Graham
Goddard's
Nill
The Greatest Puré May Cure Every Time
An old advertisement touts Hop Bitters as a universal cure all keeping blood pure and supposedly healing stomach kidneys and liver. The pitch claims blessings for users and urges readers to try it, promising many saved by it.
Hair care ad and bank report excerpt from Freeport
An 1878 Freeport item shows a hair potion promising growth and luster with VegaAmbrosia hair dressing, plus a partial bank statement for the National Bank of Freeport detailing resources and liabilities, including loans, reserves, and deposits. The document also lists employment and rental notices and a sworn cashier statement.
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State OF Illinois
Stephenson County
Luther W. Guitean
Second National Bank of Freeport
L. W. Guiteau
Casbie
Jacob‘krohn
Thompson Wilcoxos
LFRE
WISE
For Sale Cheap Embroideried Swiss Malls
An old time small ad offers embroidered Swiss malls at low prices, attributed to Wm Walton. Also promotes American Popular 3 cent cigars at J D Diffenbaughs.
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Wm. Walton
J.D. Diffenbaugh’s
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W.G. Gabe
Rk S & PP. S
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Gerry
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