Pickpockets and Tramps Fear Looms Over City
Local notes warn residents to watch for pickpockets burglars and tramps during the next two weeks as the city fills with visitors. A rumpus erupted near Ford Rose and Co and police took the guilty party to jail. A temperance lodge hosts a Hess Mills picnic with many in attendance. Female thieves reported in Colorado and central state areas. A subscription drive for J P Easter and Co follows a recent fire. Traveling men shun farmers harvest effort. Three dollars daily and board offered not tempting to tramps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford, Rose & Co’s
Reverend Heermans to Lead Zion Episcopal Services
Rev. N V Heermans of Amboy will officiate at Zion Episcopal Church this Sunday with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. and services at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning and evening prayers will be held as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.V. Heermans
Amboy
Zion Episcopal Church
Winnebago County Fair Dates In Rockford 1878
Mr and Mrs Hemmenway return from Iowa and report Mrs Hemmenway's health improved. The twenty fourth annual Winnebago County Agricultural Society exposition will be held at the fair grounds in Rockford September 10 11 12 13 1878. Centennial Lodge No 232 I O of G T holds special meeting July 31 1878 at 6 15 for second and third degree. Readers are directed to Wells and Sheetz tobacco nists opposite Brewster House for smoking material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago County Agricultural Society
Fair Grounds
Rockford
H. R. Enoch
Centennial Lodge ‘No
L. D
Messrs. Wells .& Sheetz
Brewster House
Reform Club Debt Reduced By Subscriptions
Late receipts in the way of subscriptions and earnings of the Woman's Christian Union on the Fourth have reduced the Reform Club debt 70 percent, and it is hoped the balance may be raised soon. Many thanks to the contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Union
Reform Club
Payne-Mackinson Wedding Report From Towanda Pa
Late Towanda paper notes Mr. R. R. Payne formerly of this city married on the 9th to Miss Ella E. Mackinson of Towanda. Many friends in the area wish the newly married couple a long life of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda, Pa
8. R. Payne
Ella E. Mackinson
Payne
Bindery records arouse rival claim in city trade
A local comparison shows the McCormick agency shipped sixty binders this season, while W G and W Barnes farm machinery dealers claim to have sold over one hundred New Buckeye Binders with no returns. The writer questions who can beat these figures and praises the Barnes firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick Agency
W.G.& W. Barnes
Brown's Lake party returns after island trip
Most of the Brown's Lake party came back to the city Saturday evening tired and hurried but happy after a two week stay at Island Wild. The returning group includes Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Clark, Mrs. J. Porter and son, Mrs. N. F. Prentice, Miss Lizzie Prentice, Miss Mary Stearns, Miss Sarah Stoskopf, Mr. M. Stoskopf, and Mr. F. A. Read Jr. Others remaining at the island this week are Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Porter, Mrs. W. D. Rowell, Miss Kittie Howell, Mrs. H. C. Hyde, Miss Carrie Sweet, and Mr. James McCall.
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Brown's Lake
Island Wild
W. C. Clark
3.J. Porter and Son
N. F. Prentice
Lizzie Prentice
Mary Stearns
Sarah Stoskopf
M. Stoskopf
Pastor G Schriinker visits Lee county. Stine to preach Sunday
Rev. G Schriinker of Salem Church Me visits friends in Lee county. Rev. M Stine of Gettysburg Pa will occupy the pulpit Sunday next, morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Schriinker
Salem Church
Lee County
M. Stine
Gettysburg
Prarie Lilly Mare and Stallion Sold at Mortgage Sale
The trotting mare Prarie Lilly and a stallion owned by Mr. Chas Farber of this city were sold at a mortgage sale on Monday. Prarie Lilly brought $800 and the stallion $276. Both were purchased by F. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prarie Lilly
Chas, Farber
F. Taylor
Paster & Co. Reopens After Temporary Setback
The firm of J. Paster & Co. announces their shops are back on their feet and in motion after a brief disruption. Just two weeks passed between the distraction and the reopening, with commendable enterprise and grit evident. Wishing them success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Paster & Co
gentlemen plan camp house at Delavan Lake resort
Mr J H Staver and Dr Kingsly left on the Monday noon train for Delavan Lake to pick a site for a camp house to accommodate several families at the summer resort. They will be joined soon by other members of the party who share the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Staver
Dr. Kingsly
Delavan Lake
Excur sions to Southern Kansas Market Land Travel
Mr L H Whitson of Davenport Iowa district agent for Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Ry reports strong success selling land and organizing excursions. His next trip to Kinsley Kansas departs the city August 14 with round trip tickets via W A Ry priced at 30.65 dollars. An ideal chance to visit Kansas whether or not one buys land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Whitson
Davenport
Iowa
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry
Kansas
Illinois State Fair Set For Freeport September 16 21
The Illinois State Fair will be held in Freeport from September 16 to 21. Officials from the State Board of Agriculture and Freeport citizens expect a highly successful event with well ordered grounds near the city and thorough preparations to benefit all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
State Board of Agriculture
Illinois
Chicago Journal
Clergy News and Lake Clear Assembly Details
Rev Mansfield ordained deacon in Minn. heads to St Marys Hall of the Pacific California. Northwest Sabbath School Assembly set August 14 to 26 at Clear Lake Iowa with eminent instructors and railroad excursion deals. leaders include Rev Crufts Corwin Mangann Newman Worden and Rev J R Berry. Secretary Rev Keeler Epworth Iowa invites inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Delos Mansfield
Dearborn Seminary
Chicago
Protestant Episcopal Church
Cathedral of the Merciful Saviour
Faribault
Minn
Whipple
Mansfield
California
St.Mary’s Hall of the Pacific
Bean
Sabbath School Assembly of
Northwest
Clear Lake
Iowa
W. F. Crufts
Eli Corwin
Pres. Mangann
Iowa College
J. P. Newman
D.D
J.A. Worden
Princeton
N. J
New Presbyterian Sunday School
Narrow Gauge Railway Plans Progress and Subscriptions
The Narrow Gauge railway secretary announces a twenty per cent assessment on out of city subscriptions due August 15 after work began June 20. 500 mile tickets are ready for delivery via treasurer D A S Knewlton by August 10. Whitman Baldwin and Briggs plan starting work soon. first mortgage bonds to be negotiated. rolling stock and track materials to follow. construction expected to start within thirty days at this end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Lethrop, Esq
Freeport, Pecatonica Valley & State Line R’y Go
D. A. S Knewlton
Messrs
Whitman and
Baldwin
Not disposed to blame Dr Stoskopf for high head
After thinking the matter over, we are not disposed to blame Dr Stoskopf for holding his head so high and we are willing to admit that it is the nicest boy in town.
Reunion plans for Co A 46th Illinois Veterans
A meeting of Co A 46th Illinois Veteran Volunteers will be held at Dr. Krape's office over Knowlton's Bank on Saturday at 2 p.m. to finalize arrangements for a fall reunion. Members in the vicinity are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. A
Illinois Veteran Volunteers
Krape
Knowlton's Bank
Personal notes from Forreston and vicinity
Mr and Mrs L T Lemon and daughter started for Richmond Indiana on Monday Dr J F Beaumont and Prof D S McCosh returned from their Minnesota trip Friday Mr O B Bidwell left Monday to attend lumber interests in Michigan J Lawson Wright Esq superintendent of Forreston Public Schools was in town Monday Prof A W Greene high school principal is rusticating in Battle Creek Michigan absent until about September Mr George H White editor of the Harvard Independent was in town Monday Call again Bro White for your presence will turn into sunshine the dark side of any editor s sanctum Post Master Atkins who has been among the Grangers of Ogle County made a flying visit home on Sunday last but departed again for the field of strife early Monday morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Beaumont
McCosh
Minnesota
O. B. Bidwell
Michigan
J. Lawson Wright
Forreston
A. W. Greene
Battle Creek
Mich
George H. White
Harvard Independent
Bro. White
Atkins
Ogle County
Sad death of Mrs F Bolender of Buena Vista
Mrs Caroline Bolender of Buena Vista ended her life by hanging herself with yarn from a tree on Thursday night July 25 while her husband slept. Found by a neighbor at 5 a.m. after family rose. Sister of Emmert brothers, ill health for years, recently trip east for health. Funeral held Friday at 2 p.m. large county gathering. Community expresses sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Bolender
Fred Bolender
Buena Vista
Bolender
Messrs
Joseph, Martin
Wm. Emmert
Freeport Driving Park Summer Meeting Opens Strong
Freeport Driving Park Association begins its Summer meeting with 63 entries including top western steppers. Today's card features Class 8 purse 700 with four placings, Class 4 purse 400, and a free for all purse 800 Friday race. The program also includes Miss Dumont the famed tightrope artist performing daily with a 20 mile horse ride in one hour on Friday. Turn out en masse for a rousing benefit.
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Freeport Driving Park Association
Neame
B. F. Case
Jared & Lee
Ancient Order Boy
Pearse & Ingraham
Rose of Washington
BE. E. Rood
Taylor & Palmer
Dr. Leevis
David Johnson
Clipper
Paul Walter
Matt Kirkwood
W. W. Hamilton
James Lossey
Geo. Potter
P. Mallory
Hazlett Queen
James Hazlett
Lady Alice
Wm. Jackson
R. R. Waugh
Fear Leas
A.carlin
Pilot
Wallace
Monroe Chief
Mazomanie
Lady Turpin
Miss Dumont
Freeport Shooting Club Elects Officers and Forms By Laws
Members met at Kingsley and Mills office last week to organize the Freeport Shooting Club. Dr W H Mills elected vice president. L Z Farwell president. E B Hall secretary. J H Staver treasurer. Executive committee named. Regular meetings set for first Wednesday each month. Club aims to support game protection and enforce state game laws while promoting trap shooting. The roster includes top marksmen and promises benefit to members and the community. Score events noted for Wednesday July 24 and Friday July 26 using Bogardus rules at 18 yards.
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Kingsley & Mills
W. H. Mills
Farwell
L. Z. Farwell
E. B. Hall
J. H. Staver
Mad Dogs Provokes City Action Call
A recent fatal mad dog incident in the southern city area prompts a call for immediate action to muzzle loose dogs. The letter questions whether citizens must wait for hydrophobia victims before authorities act.
Sun Spots Forecast From Observatory
Professor Langey of the Pittsburgh Observatory says this Summer is unusually hot because the sun has almost no spots. He predicts spots will reappear next Summer and grow, reaching a maximum in 1882, then gradually decline until nearly or entirely disappearing in 1889.
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Langey
Pittsburgh Observatory
Old Settler Recalls Early County Pioneering Flight
Mr J B Clingman of Cederville recalls 1835 to 1845 hardships faced by county pioneers. He describes wheat hauled to Chicago taking ten days, selling at 56 cents a bushel and pork and beef sold for about a cent to a half per pound in the mines. He contrasts those times with present hard times and notes the rising generation knows little of the early trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Clingman
Cederville
Ohio
Mr. Clingman
County
Chicago
County Court agenda for July estate actions and claims
Monday July 22 lists estates Wi Speaker and Chas Lesemann with inventory and appraisement orders. Tuesday July 23 includes Nicholas Love will probate. Wednesday July 24 covers J W Gladfelter estate and various allowed claims for class seven. Thursday July 25 features J B Johnston widow renunciation and S B Heckman estate with allowed claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi Speaker
Chas. Lesemann
Nicholas Love
J. W. Gladfelter
F. O. Gill
J. P. Gladfelter
B.& J. Musser
Henry Steininger
Faith and Knowledge Unite in Salem Church Sermons
On Sunday July 21 Salem Church held morning and evening services led by Rev. Byers. The morning theme was The faith of the believer, citing Heb 11 6 and asserting faith and knowledge are inseparable. The evening addressed The Faith of the Scientific Unbeliever, contrasting skepticism with Bible doctrine and urging To not replace Bible faith with speculative science.
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Salem Church
Mr. Byers
Christlied
Israel
Moses
Earth
Information for Britannica subscribers at Chicago firms
N C Wercinson reports visiting the business premises of Moses Warren and J M Stoddart & Co in Chicago. He states he can provide Britannica subscribers with satisfactory information amid differing representations by the agents of the two works. Office in Fry's Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Moses Warren
J.M. Stoddart & Co
Chicago
Fry’s Block
N. C. Wercinson
It Pays to Trade at 110 Fresh Roasted Rio Coffee
Burrell Bros advertises fresh roasted Rio Coffee labeled good prime choice and O G Java. The copy touts orders roasted to specification with fragrance and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell Bros
Why Is It The Truths Of Science Meet Prejudice
Excerpt urges public acceptance of medical science and Dr Pierce products. Describes reluctance to trust health principles, cites Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as cures for torpid liver biliousness and related symptoms. Mentions Pellets and Catarrh Remedy as popular, with general druggist availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Sage
Mt Car Roll Seminary Ad in Business Cards
Advertisement listing Mt Car Roll Seminary among business cards. Mentions President Grant’s saying about treating others as you wish to be treated, and promotes Dr Fenner's Cough Honey and Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic. Prices 25c 50c and 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll Seminary
Pesident Grant
Fenner
Rock River Seminary Ad Seeks State Aid and Enrollment
Rock River Seminary advertises instruction thorough and government homelike location healthful. Term begins Aug 26. T N Haselton and H E Hirt listed as principals or agents in Mt Morris Illinois. 16-6w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River Seminary
T. N. Haselton
H. E. Hirt
Mt. Morris
North Western Business College Naperville Adverts
Naperville Illinois announces North Western Business College offering classical scientific commercial and art courses with preparatory department for both sexes. The term runs August 28 to November 22 1878. Rev WM Huelster treasurer and Rev J Geo Cross principal invite catalogues. nearly 400 students last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naperville
Ill
Atlantic
Pacific
Hudson Bay
Gulf O
Mexico
WM. Huelster
Treas
Geo. Corss
A. M. Prin
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E. R. Sweetland
Delavan
Wis
Zion Church
Lodge of Sons of Temperance
Hess’ Mills
Colorado
J. P. Easter & Co
Times
H. Hemmenway
Chicago Evening Journal
Mr. Mansfield
Wm. Barnes
L. T. Lemon
Richmond, Ind
F. Bolender
Freeport Shooting Club
Burchard
Knowlton Oo Hee
Merrill Ee
Piersol Ee
Rose
Stevens
Devore
Eboney
Hall
Vivneses
Mills
Jenkins
Evee
Burehard
Knowlton
Merrill Pee Ene Oil
Piersol
Farwell Ven
Enware E News
Hall Eee
Lttt
Jenkins Eevnseee
Farwell Ce
Richards Eee
Merrill
Eves
Burrell
North-Western Business College
CIGAR
Key West
West
Wells & Shell
Havana
Wells & She
Toba
Ste Pet Rt
BineEpor
Gery
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