Focal Matters and Local Notices From Freeport Journal
A混 collection of village items notes actions by the Board of Supervisors granting a bounty per wolf scalp, appointing a county commissioner, and upcoming meetings at Excelsior Lodge and Muses-R Thompson Lodge. It lists a worker’s arm fracture, state fair premium lists, jewelry sale at cost, Fire Engine excursion planning, church sociables, a picnic train to Ridott, Grand Army encampment invites, a Delavan Lake camping party, and a growing Crockery dealer Mr. Little expanding his store.
Isbell and Freeporte City Council clash over judgment payment
Jabell 8, the City of Freeporte faces a disputed $3,500 judgment already confirmed by the Supreme Court. The City Council proposed to settle for $2,000 plus costs while shifting burdens onto taxpayers or two named individuals. The public objects, urging that only the liable parties or a fair tax levy should bear costs. an injunction may follow if terms persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jabell
Freeporte
Supreme Court
Isbell
Effert
Krohn and
Erfert
Messrs, Krohn
Messrs. Krohn
Tsbel
Personal notices in local items mention visits and vacations
Mr A W Greene principal of the High School visited Chicago last week. Chas E Griswold editor of the Durand Patriot called in town. James Knapp of Winona Minn, son of Chas H Knapp, is visiting. Rev Dr Jewett granted a three week vacation. no service at First M E Church during absence though Sunday School continues. Hon J G Garver of Rockford, state attorney for Winnebago County, was in the city on professional business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Griswold
The
Durand Patriot
James Knapp
Winona, Minn
Chas. H. Knapp
Jewett
M. E
J. G. Garver
Rockford
Journal
Garver
Winnebago County
Freeport Party Heads Island Wild By Train
A Freeport group in bright spirits packed trunks bandboxes umbrellas lanterns and fishing gear for an eastern bound Western Union Railroad trip to Island Wild Brown's Lake. The party includes many named families and individuals. They plan to be away a week or more and vow to enjoy fishing and outings to the fullest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Railroad
Island Wild
Brown's Lake
Kg, Warner
W. D. Rowne
L. Z. Farwell
Famy
Dl. CG. Wyde
J. Por Be
M. Stoskopf
Mary Stoskopf
J.S. McCall
D. Jenkins
Seth Mann
Chas
Little
R. HH
Wiles
Kingsley
A. P. Goddard
Read, Jr
Staver
Oscar Taylor
Winnie Taylor
J. Td Snyder
Lizzie Fifield
Robi. Little and Daughter
Marie Middleditch
Joe Bailey
John IT. Beaumont, Jr
Sandy School Concert At First McE Church
The quarterly Sandy School concert last Sunday at the First McE Church drew a good audience despite heat. Miss Mary Toler and Miss Averill gave declamations that earned congratulations and applause, with many younger students performing. Eva Kleckner impressed with a splendid piece and the singing was superb. the collection totaled 45 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy School
Mary Toler
Averill
Eva Kleckner
Battle of Buena Vista exhibition at Diffehbaugh’s Window
A caricature exhibit recreates the Buena Vista engagement for campers near Freeport last Thursday night. Noted figures include Baron Arthur I of the Netherlands and Earl Sawbonee. The spoof battle features Chickasaw Indians as marauders, routed by a party of city gentlemen, with lighthearted captions about science and camping. The piece also covers local railroad financing debates, urging citizen stock subscriptions and a community-forward view, plus a Sunday School picnic with local gratitude to organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
Buena, Vista
Diffehbaugh
Arthur I
Netherlands
Earl Sawbonee
Royal Academy
War-Horse-Edward
Pale- Face
Charley
Vinegard Hill
Meeting of the Freeport Guards at Tarbox Mall
A. V. Ricuakos commands a full guard meeting at Tarbox Mall near Ford's Jewelry Store this Thursday evening at sharp. Attendance is required by order of Capt. Comdg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muses R
Thompson Lodge
W. M
Freeport Guards
Tarbox Mall
Ford's
A.V. Ricuakos
Picnic to remember on Yellow Creek near the city
A large party spent a pleasant Wednesday in the woods near Yellow Creek six miles southwest of the city. Adults and children, led by the editor of the JOURNAL, enjoyed croquet, target shooting, fishing, and dancing with a generous dinner, all marred only by muddy water and joyful celebration. Minnie Fowler, 21, died in Moline after a four month illness, casting gloom over both cities, with funeral in the home of J. S. Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Boster
As B Fitch
Williams
Eb, Morgan
O. DB
Hall
W. K. Marshal
M. W. Brown
Walter Ford
J. N. Bailey
Ben Merrit
Journal
Yellow Creek
Pedro
Gancho
Moline
Minnie
P. E. Fowler
Miss Fowler
J. 8. Wise
Hearias
Moline Review
Minnie Fowler
Buckeye Sunday School Convention Held at Spring Creek Church
From Buckeye Center the Buckeye Sunday School Convention met at Spring Creek Church. Rain delayed arrivals but many attended morning exercises. Vice President Fred Bolender opened with devotion. Committees were named for officers and resolutions. President H Seigfried spoke, Rev Fouk discussed Model Teachers Meetings. Afternoon session was hot but engaging. John Epley led readings and discussed Parents duties. Four schools reported, 634 members enrolled. Officers named: C Bordner president, Geo Clingman first VP, Fred Bolender second VP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye Center
Borror Journal
Buckeye
Spring Creek Church
Fred. Bolender
Wagner
C. Fehr
C. M. Philby
John Epley
C. Bordner
Geo. Clingman
Bible Sunday School Auxiliaries and Meetings Report
Secretary and treasurer report accepted. officers elected. Bordner led on auxiliary enterprises for Sunday School including missionary work and temperance. Jacob Shrack argued temperance. Mrs. Bowers proposed a Normal class. Fehr spoke on essential conversion in teaching. Resolutions urged conventions, teachers meetings, temperance and missionary work. adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Rev. Jos. T. Jones. Stephenson County Bible Society July meetings listed. Conn Mutual Life agent in city. rumor explainers mockingly noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Wreaaeurer
Hotty Richart
Hamed
C. Bordner
Jacob Shrack
Bowers
Orangeville
Wm. Fehr
Tos. T. Jones
Convention at Loran Village Program 1877
Schedule for July 29 1877 convention at Loran Village with devotional and session times. Exercises begin 9:30 am. addresses and discussions on church, teaching methods, Bible use, and reports to follow. adjournment 2 pm with talks for children and a service of song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loran Village
New Family Shuttle Sewing Machine Price Cut
The New Family Shuttle Sewing Machine by A Catley & Co New York now reduced to 25 dollars after patent expirations. A first class labor saving machine within easy reach of all families, making it affordable for every household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. A. Catley & Co
New York
Installation of Officers in J R Scroggs Lodge No 3721
In Ordageville Illinois the elected and appointed officers of J R Scroggs Lodge No 3721 were installed into their chairs on Saturday evening July 7 1877 by D G Wise. New officers include Peter Bubendall N G James W Young V G J J Moore Sec HL W Bolender Treasurer, with W Santos and others listed in roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Scroggs
Ordageville
Illinois
D. G
G. Wise
Peter Bubendall
N. G
James W. Young
Chap
Uriah Jubendal
Aaron. Balteer
C. G
List of Letters Remaining Unclaimed in Freeport Post Office
Unclaimed letters in the Freeport post office dated July 16, 1877 include Agnes Addams Richard Neadam Addie Brown Quinters Frank Tubendall Ermmad Dickson J M Reddeford Henry Olive Hil Hardy Alice Schilling Herman Helm Benj Snell Jennie Simmons Warren Kane Stubbs Lenox Tiby Tracy Eugene Myers Vale James Wyman Sami Miter Thos A Younes Thos Kines plus others. Office hours through 15th and 16th with special holiday closings noted. Please state advertised letter when inquiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Tinois
Addams
Agnes Neadam
Richard Brown
Addie H Quinters
Frank Birdsell
Jno A & Co
Tubendall
Ermmad] Dickson
Misa J M Reddeford
Henry Elis
Mra
Olive Hil
Ieileabeth Hardy
Alice “Schilling
A Helm
Herman Snell
Benj Nope
Jennie Simmons
AP Kane
Crop and Farm Report From County Agriculture Notes
The county agricultural correspondence notes a variable crop outlook. Spring wheat is improving after a rough spell. oats are light. meadows look promising with a large hay crop possible. potatoes suffer from Colorado bugs. apples nearly fail. Also mentions pork, a Mrs Prescott, and an agent opportunity at the local house room 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Puthenure
Cork
Colorado
Tornado Bug Streetcar Launch Prompts City Run
Torhano Bus Company notes the Tornado Bug starts on Stephenson Street at noon daily and at six in the evening. It then may run to any city area during the rest of the day, promising broad service by the streetcar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
eVenin
Business Change at Stephenson Street Stand
A. F. Moore has bought the stock and business of J. C. Pratt at 169 Stephenson Street and will continue flour feed poultry potatoes tobacco cigars confectionery at bottom prices. Call at the old stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Moore
J.C. Prat
Stephenson Street
Showalter Dies After Short Illness in Freeport
Laura Anston Washes atatter 10 months and d days, 20% Bed year. SHOWALTER July 12 near Freeport Spacee Showalter aged 80 years 9 months 2 days. Mr Showalter long at Grundy Center Iowa, consumption felled him. He and family visited his parents in Freeport four weeks ago. He was bedbound three days. He was a kind husband and good citizen. He leaves a wife and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim Na
Anston
Laura
Willard Washes
Showalter
Freeport Spasee Showalter
Grundy Center
Iowa
ABC
Freeport
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Focal Matters
Board of Supervisors
Julia Hh
Attania
Raglon
Milwaukee
Excelsior Lodge No
A.F
A.M
A. Rogers
Dr. Buckley
A. W. Ford
Ford
Freeport Steam Fire Engine Company No.1
L. A. Warner
Haskell
Seadsman
Walter Diffenhaugh
Locust Street
Epirok
Mi Journat
M. FE
Grand Army of the Republic
Crystal Lake
McVenry County
Wisconsin
Sheridan
Gov. Cullom
M. E.church
Delavan Lake
Wis
Geo. FP. DeForest
Geo. P. Rose
Boston
Mass
Ewing
Decatur
Sanford
Dr. Borrell
Dubuque
Dekavan
Bali
C. I. Litte
A. W. Greene
Chicago
Bulletin
Herald
Grove
Northwestern
Holder
Stephenson County Bible Society
Cedlarvilley
Evangelical Church
Bellview
I. W. Craig
Conn. Mutual Life Inc. Co
Smith D
Atkins
Smith & Portsr
Bry
Staverd
Claver Nyder
Actas Putin
Growndabs & Dorn
Dresue
Torhano ’Bus
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