Local Mlatters and Community Notes
Reverend E R Sweetland of Delavantis will officiate at Zion Church Sunday morning and evening. An eastbound Weston Union Railroad accommodation train now leaves Freeport at 10 am, convenient for many residents. Brown's Lake party returned Monday in good spirits, reporting a good time and expected tanning. Chicago forms new Hay Fever Association. Jas G S Best, a local, is a chief mover. A Freeport friend notes curious health strains, yet some delicate young ladies wield croquet mallets and sledge hammers. Mr Kern, Star Clothing House cutter, satisfies many Stine customers. the author praises Kern’s fit and urges others to visit Stine in Tarbox Block.
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Weston Union Railroad
Freeport
Mr. Kern
The
Star Clothing House
Mr. Stine
Death of Mr. James McNamara Prominent City Father
Obituary notes the passing of James McNamara aged nearly 71 at his residence on Monday. He was father to Jas and J W McNamara boot and shoe merchants of the city. Funeral arrangements are announced for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McNamara
Jas
J. W. McNamara
Iis
McNamara
Herrick Leaves City for Rockford to Start New Business
Mr. A G Herrick, long a resident and well known in business circles, has decided to move to Rockford and will engage in business there. His friends and family wish them abundant success in their new home.
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A.G. Herrick
Rockford
Local callers and fair premium list noted in Durand Patriot
Gen W R Rowley and other Galena visitors called at the Joint-NAL office yesterday. Capt C M Brazee of Rockford Rifles also visited. Premium list for the 26th annual Illinois State Fair to be held at Freeport on September 17 bears the Freeport Journal imprint and is praised for its typographic work by the Durand Patriot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Rowley
E. L. Bedford
W. W. Waadin
E. 0. Spare
Galena
F. W. Byers
Lena
Frank McDowell
Lanark
Freeport
Freeport Journal
Durand Patriot
Freeporters Return From National Camp Meeting at Clear Lake
A Freeport party led by Rev F A Hardin and Messrs Reifsnider Jewel Winslow and Becker returned from the National Camp Meeting in Clear Lake Iowa where attendance averaged about 3000 per gathering with over 150 preachers present. They report services from 5 am to 10 pm daily and note plans for a Baileyville Creamery site with Reitzell Grove to build once land title is secured Lane of Elgin to provide plans and specifications and the contract to be let. Also praises Marshal Dreyer for kite nuisance abatement amid citywide calls for published notices and stricter enforcement to prevent kite flying in streets.
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F. A. Hardin
Messrs. Reifsnider
Jewel
Winslow
Becker
Clear Lake
Iowa
Lane
Elgin
Baileyville
Messrs. Reitzell & Grove
Marshal Dreyer
The Leland Wild Excursion to Island Wild
A party of sixty excursionists led by Joey Bailey leaves Freeport for a week at Island Wild Gideon s Band. They travel by steam cars to Burlington and reach the lake then enjoy feasting, games, music, and socializing. The group includes notable members such as the Legisla tor Man and David Weld. Activities range from euchre to fishing, with a Sunday religious service and a final departure marred only by a hospital doctor’s exit. The trip ends with cheers and a tired but good natured return to Freeport.
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Joey Bailey
Freeport
Island Wild
Gideon
Burlington
Merry Wives
Sandy
Sweet Sixteen
Daniel
Pecatonica
McJim
David Weld
David
Mike Stoskopf
Scofield
Bro. Cook
Merrill
Stayer
Oliver
Jenkins
Bro
Giffen
J. Ryle
The Crops Harvest Progress in Favorable Two Weeks
The harvest advances rapidly after two dry weeks, hay supplies are high and grass crops are heavy. Rye and winter wheat yield is generally good the best in years. Barley is in stock but damaged by chinch bugs. Spring wheat is being harvested with light yields due to chinch bugs. Oats expected strong but underperformed. Corn and potatoes grow well but await rain. chinch bugs threaten corn in some fields.
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Epitor Journal
J.B. Hinckley
Mr. Hinckley
F. E. Beine
Lena
J.J. Schedler
Blessed be Nothing tramp breaks in and robs a lunch
A peculiar report describes a forceful entry Monday night by a tramp who avoided waking residents and did not disturb sleeping rooms. Burnt matches suggest a thorough search and a generous lunch may have been taken, with the intruder seen as a total stranger lacking other motives.
Picnic Day for Local Families at Sciota Mills
Last Friday morning Geo Ruston J P Byerly and C A Sheetz with friends including N F Taylor Cora Snyder Hattie Stine Cora Diffenbaugh Ella Snyder Alice Martin and others planned a picnic at Sciota Mills. Clouds warned but the day proved pleasant with croquet cards and meals. They returned to the city by nine in the evening feeling the day was very enjoyable.
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Geo. Ruston
J. P. Byerly
C. A. Sheetz
Burglary at Residence of C A Sheetz Esq
Burglars entered the residence of C A Sheetz Esq at Locust and Williams Streets on Monday night. The intruders appeared new to crime, entering most sleeping rooms. only Sheetz’s pants and Gust’s hanging pants containing seventy five cents were touched. They likely fled before completing their plan.
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C. A. Sheetz
Locust and
Williams Streets
Kent Sunday School Convention Opens at St Pauls Clunch
The Kent Sunday School Convention met at St Pauls Lutheran Church in July 1877. Dr. Salter presided as chair and Rev. Lawyer offered prayer. Dr Naramore gave the opening address on the effects of Sunday Schools on society with support from B F Lawyer and others. Discussion followed on conducting Sunday Schools and common difficulties such as securing good teachers and engaging scholars as Mr Rising, Lena, spoke. The session included remarks by William Finkenbinder and Basor on the superintendency and school management.
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Kent
S T. Paul
Salter
Lawyer
MIE
Naramore
Ife
B. F. Wire
Rising
Lena
Win. Finkenbinder
Mr. Basor
Sunday School Convention Proceedings Report
The union and local Sunday schools presented reports with memberships and attendance figures, including Union School 118 members and 63 average attendance, Union Sunday School 80 members and 60 attendance, and Lopshire's school 85 members and 65 attendance. After a recess the afternoon session opened with prayers, a children's meeting, an address to young men, and talks on Sunday school work. Dr. Salter was elected chairman for the year and M. Eisley secretary.
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Freeport
Union
Lutheran Church
W. L. Moyle
United Brethren’ Church
LB. Bogenshef
Luptis
Gable
Joseph Lopshire
Naramore
Knoll
Loran
Ewing
Phillips
Lena
Salter
M. Eisley
Drowning at Martintown and town news in Winslow
This Winslow journal from July 20 1877 reports the drowning of William Keel in the Pecatónica at Martintown, with bystanders aiding before his body was found next morning. It notes Mrs Mary A Black’s marriage to Simon Snook, Anna Heath’s educational address, J B Hinckley’s funeral, and local growth including a new two story brick block and store openings as farms harvest and a chinch bug pest affects crops.
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Winslow
Epston Journal
William Keel
Martintown
Monroe
Florida
Mr. P. Chase
Winnebago Co
Temperance Rally and Fourth of July in Lena
The Lena community awoke from a two month lull with a grand temperance rally in McEathron's Hall led by Rev. T. E. Clapp from Williamsport and Mr. Kissell of Sterling. A Union Temperance meeting followed at the Presbyterian church. Liquor licenses have expired with no arrests for intoxication and fewer shops remain. Over fifty men have sworn into a State Guards company. A permanent organization meeting and officer election is set for tomorrow in McEathron's Hall as the town celebrates a Fourth of July like neighboring towns. Vox Luna, July 20, 1877.
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McEathton’s
T. E. Clapp
Williamsport
Kissell
Sterling
Union ‘Tempérance
Presbyterian Church
Lena
State Guards
McEathron’s Hall
Vox
Death of Homer H. Warren in Stephenson county
From White Rock Kansas July 15 1877 Homer H Warren son of Thomas Warren of White Rock died July 7 at age 18 years 1 month and 7 days after an illness of two days described as inflammation of the bowels The obituary mourns a young man praised for intellect and character and notes the sorrow this brings to the Stephenson county community.
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Kansas
Walte Rock
White Rock City
Republic County
Stephenson County
Homer H. Warren
Thomas Warren
White Rock
Silver Creek Township
Ill
Homer
T.S
Centaur Lini ment Promises Instant Household Relief
In New York City a family pays 1500 dollars yearly rent while doctors charge 3 to 5 dollars per visit. In the country access to physicians is delayed and remedies scarce. Centaur Liniment is advertised as a universal remedy offering fast relief for pain swelling wounds burns and insect bites with one dollar or fifty cents lasting a year.
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New York City
Rock River University Sets Fall Term Start in Dixon
Rock River University at Dixon Indiana begins the fall term of its third year on Monday September 8. Students have attended from five states and eleven counties in the state, with plans for two new departments and two or three additional professors to strengthen the faculty.
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Rock River University
Dixon
Bus Route Details in This City
The message outlines a daily bus service from Stephenson Street at four thirty, with a six o'clock run in the evening. It promises to cover any part of the city for the remainder of the day.
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Busindsamien
Renien
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Elizabeth Robe
Jacob Lautzer
Daniackey
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Stepan
LF Kleckner
Republican County Convention
Rele N. B
Heth
A. M
Ili
G. W. Moony
Oneco Township
C. M. Shaffer
W. W. Hutchison
R.M. Milliken
Dakota
John Allington
C. We Brown
R. R. Seminary
Mt, Morris, Ill
F. W. Hance
Venus Ivonia House
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Canobite First Methodist Church
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Twen
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Ilinois
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Stavery
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