Coot Affairs and Harvest Hopes In Freeport News
Fragments from the Freeport Journal pages cover topics from promotions of Adam Forepaugh to political chatter about Greeley and the Wisconsin Democratic Convention. Notes on crops prospects, social customs, weddings, a Maryland chair grant, and local rail plans mix with humorous quips about ice water and leap year mischief. J.D. Campbell named State's Attorney for Ogle County. Adam Forepaugh showman arrives. a campaign journal is urged for readers. Various local anecdotes reflect era politics, society, and economy in the region.
Michigan Central annual report shows zero injuries among 1 308 650 riders
A Michigan Central railroad annual report notes 1 308 650 passengers carried last year with no injuries. A passerby remark about a local store prompts a memory of enduring business. New law last winter fixes two dollars for each marriage ceremony officiated by a Justice of the Peace and allows Board of Supervisors members 2.50 dollars per day plus five cents per mile for travel.
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Michigan Central Railroad
Justice of the Peace
Board of Supervisors
Brakesman Returns Pocket Book to Owner on Train
A Western Union brakeman found a pocket-book containing a considerable sum of money belonging to Mr. J O Paddock and returned it without seeking reward or recognition. The honest act preserved the owner’s property and trust in the railway service.
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Western Union Iuad
J. 0. Paddock
Crucial Quip From Old Politico on Cholera Cramps
A veteran urbanite recalled cholera battles and crude humor about illness. He lamented rough cramps from swallowing bitter remedies while criticizing bygone political figures and lines.
Shall We Have a College in Freeport
Citizens of Freeport discuss establishing a college as enterprising locals push the plan. A meeting is set for Wednesday evening at the First Presbyterian Church to further discuss the subject and its importance. The article urges a full turnout to seize the opportunity.
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Freeport
First Presbyterian Church
Geo. Elliott
Jas. S. Cochran
Dexter A. Knowlton, Jr
Marsh
Isaac E. Carey
Carey
Grand Excursion to Lincoln and Fort Kearney
Traveling agent P W Wilcox announces a Burlington and Missouri River excursion from Burlington to Lincoln and Fort Kearney covering about 600 miles. The train departs August 6 with return validity 80 days, round trip price 9 80, Pullman cars and meals provided for travelers. A rare chance to visit Central Iowa and Nebraska.
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P. W. Wilcox
Burlington & Missouri River
R. R
Burlington
Lincoln
Fort Kearney
Pullman Hotel
Iowa
Nebraska
Horse kick injures boy on Stephenson Street
Last Sunday evening on Stephenson street Mr. Chris Jastram’s eight year old son was found in a vacant lot with an external wound to the nostril and a deep fracture of the left palatal bone from a horse kick. He was treated by Dr. F W Hance and reported in as comfortable condition. Levi Rogers of Express Co. slipped on Middleditch Potter & Co.’s upper store stairs last week, bruising his hip and taking a short vacation.
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Chris
Jastram
Stephenson Street
Levi Rogers
The
Express Co
Middleditch, Potter & Co
That Convention humorous book from F G Welch Chicago
A Chicago author once of Freeport, F G Welch, offers his new book That Convention a humorous description of the Cincinnati Convention. It is profusely illustrated and advertised as well worth the price. Buyers are urged to read it.
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F.G. Welch
Chicago
Freeport
Cincinnati
C. N. W. Railway Traveler July issue praised
The July C. and N. W. Railway Traveler arrives, filled with railroad news. Congratulations are extended to H. P. Stanwood, General Ticket Agent, on the publication’s success.
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H. P. Stanwood
Precarious Tobacco Crop Due To Dry Weather
The county tobacco crop suffers from continued dry weather during the setting season. Many planters failed to set even half their plants with one large grower noting only half of his fields planted. Heat and lack of rain hinder growth, casting a gloomy outlook for growers. The leap year ride by Freeport's charming women drew large crowds and covered all expenses. Theodore Tilton vows strong support for Horace Greeley, while denouncing the rival ring. Rev. Wm. Aug. Smith and Mr. Bliss vacationing in Lake Superior country. If the Dixon Sun would show Grant with similar candor, perhaps reciprocal fairness could be found.
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Warren Sentinel
Wm. Aug. Smith
M. &. Church
Mr. Bliss
Lake Superior
Ort
Freeport
Prairies
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Presbyterian Church
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Rippon
Beloit
Rockford
Wheaton
Galesburg
Jacksonville
Ilinois
Racine
Alton
Friends of Education
Northwest
D. Atkins
Atkins
Ife
Board of
Board of Trustees
Kreeport
Breeport
Reverend Johnstone Moves to Stillwater Episcopal Church
The Rev. W. J. Johnstone, of Chicago and former Zion Church leader here, has moved to Stillwater Minnesota after accepting a call from the Episcopal church there. A.M. Jones of Warren is the Republican nominee for the Legislature from Jo Davies county.
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W. J. Johnstone
Chicago
Zion Church
Stillwater
Minnesota
Episcopal Church
A.M. Jones
Warren
Jo Davies County
Parks Speech Highlights Read Across Paper
The paper features a prominent address by Hon. B. PF Parks, with emphasis on policy themes and public interest notes. Readers are urged to study the remarks as part of ongoing civic dialogue and historical coverage.
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Hon. B. PF
Parks
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Locomotives and Cars Count
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway owns 270 locomotives and 6800 cars of all kinds.
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The
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Freeport College Project Moves to Organize Support
A large public meeting at Freeport's First Presbyterian Church urged establishing a local college. Speakers pressed for a Protestant, broadly inclusive institution with denominational control to secure endowment funds and attract German and general regional students, aiming to raise 100 150 thousand dollars within 2 3 years.
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Coot Affairs
Barnum
Frastport Journal
C. B
Bidwell
Miss
Monroe Republican
Monroe
Freepoft Campaign Journal
J.D. Campbell
Polo
Ogle County
Adam Forepaugh
Greeley
Lamb
Democracy
Lion
Baltimore
Chicago Times
Galena High School
Hattie Davis
Maria Tardt
Susie Gardner
Samuel Haines
Thomas Bermingham
Dennis N. Cooley
Dubuque
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Cooley
Bellevue
Grant
Gridley
Mrs Woodhull
E. B. Washburne
Wilson
Theodore Tilton
Horace Creeley
Theodore
Horace Greeley
Dixon Sun
President Grant
Sun
Prec
Pennsylvania R. R. Co
MR. Guiteau
College
Pire
Knwolton
D. A. Knowlton
Chile
A. Elfeld
E. A. Flield
D. A.”ton, Sr
Isaac BE
Ret Elliott
Edward A. Elfeld
Claasman
Kas C. DePuy
Horatio C, Burchard
Smith D
Abraham T. Green
Rhed
Institute
Dexter A. Knowlton
E Coates
John Burrell
Ion
John H. Addams
Sn Elliott
Edward A, Elfeld
Wise
Claus Collman
Elias C. DePay
Aaron Woll
Ba L. Munn
Hon. Joseph
James S. Cochran
Hsg
Gen D. Atkins
Board of ‘Trustees
Isaac Bh. Carey
Laymal Esq
Geo. Eiliott
Hon
Claas Collian
Isaac el -Carey
James Pilio Hon
J. M. Bailey
George D. A. Knowlton,Sr
D. A. Knowsran, Jr
Eey Ge
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