Local Notes From Orangeville Des Moines and Beyond
Local items report visits by Mrs. John H. Miller from Orangeville to Des Moines and by R. J. Maybell of Milwaukee to town. D. Kuehner plans East trip to buy goods. Mrs. Botsford from Jamestown arrives and will guest with Mrs. Stocking. J. H. Crane wed Mrs. Caroline Lathrop of Monroe Wisconsin. Club notices include M. R. Thompson Lodge June 6 and Freeport Commandery June 4 conclave. Ladies Industrial School met at Temperance Hall for community project results.
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Ladies’ Industrial School
Temperance Hall
Parade of Cole's Circus Set for Tuesday in City
A street parade and circus display by Cole's Circus and Menagerie will visit the city Tuesday, June 10, touted as the finest sight of its kind. Also noted are a Fire Department invitation declined by Co. C for a tournament, and new duties for J P Easter as general traveling agent for Grand de Tour Plow Co. in Dixon. The Delavan Lake party returned pleased after a week’s fishing, leaving small fish for future visitors. Temperance Hall speeches by Mrs F O Miller and Mrs Jessie Burchard are announced for Sunday afternoon. Sons of Temperance plan a strawberry and ice cream festival at Temperance Hall on Wednesday evening, June 11. The Winnebago County Agricultural Society’s twenty-fifth annual exposition will be in Rockford September 18 to 19, 1879, with rules and premiums provided by N P Kimball.
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Cole
J. P. Easter
Grand de Tour Plow Co
Dixon
F. O. Miller
Jessie Burchard
Temperance Hall
Sons of Temperance
The
Winnebago County Agricultural Society
Rockford
N. P. Kimball
Temperance Hall address and school visit attended
A fine audience gathered at the temperance hall as Mr. Russell J Hazlett delivered a strong address and Miss Laura M Gemmill read an excellent essay. The Shannon schools closed Friday to allow the principal and teachers to visit local public schools, touring departments and praising the arrangements. Come again.
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Russell J. Hazlett
Laura M. Gemmill
Shannon
Lena Star editor dies in New York City May 24 1879
Mr W Lewis of the Lena Star reports the abolition editor died in New York City on Saturday May 24 1879 at about 75 years. Illinois Press Association meets at Tremont House Chicago June 17 18. Excelsior Lodge No 97 A F and A M holds a June ath meeting. Tickets for Milwaukee excursion sold by Germania. Freeport growth noted and local school enrollment 1701 pupils. A clergyman in Albany proposes cutting wages of sin and boosting ministers salaries. Nine births six deaths and four marriage licenses in the county last week. A horse hauling dirt at the corner of Chicago and Galena streets fell dead. Buzzard candidate for Judge debate ends without support.
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Abolition
New York City
Walking match slated at Opera House on June 12
A walking match will occur at the Opera House on June 12 between R. B. Campbell of Dixon and R. E. Pitcher of Dubuque. Campbell holds a 72 minute for 10 miles record. It promises to be a close contest.
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Opera House
R. B. Campbell
Dixon
R. E. Pitcher
Dubuque
Campbell
Centennial of Tom Moore Birth Celebrated in Several Cities
Last Wednesday May 28 marked the centennial of Irish poet Tom Moore with celebrations in New York Brooklyn and other locales. An ice cream sociable hosted by Company C yielded 12 over expenses despite rain. Social events included Mr and Mrs L Z Farwell hosting guests, described as among the season’s finest. Local student lists note punctual attendance in May for third grade and Bridge Street Grammar School classes. The Ladies Literary Society met with Rome and Carthage reviews, led by Mrs I F Kleckner, as members prepared for a Golden Age of Rome discussion with member papers.
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Tom Moore
New York
Brooklyn
Ladies’ Literary Society
Rome
Carthage
I. F. Kleckner
Dr. Buckley
Barnes wins Freeport School Board seat in decisive vote
An Engine House election for Freeport School District members had 1008 voters. Walter G. Barnes led with 716 ballots, while L A Babcock MD received 287 and others scattered. Barnes gains a 444 vote margin and praise for likely economical, businesslike district management. Incumbents Bartlett and Wright have terms remaining.
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Board of Education
Freeport
Walter G. Barnes
W.G
W. Barnes
L. A. Babcock
M. D
Barnes
Dr. Babcock
Professor Powell Visits Freeport for Lithotomy Procedure
Last Wednesday the city welcomed Professor Powell of Chicago who operated for stone in the bladder on Stephen Ridgway of Buckeye. The surgery, performed with skill by Powell and aided by Drs. Thompson Cedarville Bradshaw and others, is noted as his specialty and has a high success rate. Ridgway is recovering well under Dr. Thompson. Powell stayed with Dr. Buckley and visited local homes, leaving a favorable impression on Freeport’s citizens.
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Professor Powell
Chicago
Stephen Ridgway
Buckeye
Freeport
Thompson
Cedarville
Powell
City
Buckley
Stocking
Jayne
Oscar Taylor
Ladies' Industrial Association Charity Appeal
A plea from the Ladies' Industrial Association urges support for an industrial school aiding around 50 vulnerable girls including illegitimate and motherless children. It emphasizes prayer, scripture, and training in useful work, asking donors to contribute needles, thread, unbleached muslin, or calico to sustain the charity.
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Ladies’ Industrial Association
Voice of Prayer
L. A. Warner
L. Fister
W. A. Stevens
Military Rail Bonds for Freeport Encampment Travel
Gen Torrence arranges rail transport with several lines to move troops to the Freeport encampment from July 3 to 6 at one cent per mile each way. Soldiers attending drills will receive about $90 yearly for armory costs and uniforms, funded through a company fund.
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Col. Brazee
Torrence
Nl. Central
C. GN. W
Alton & St. Louis
Chicago & RI
Chicago & Pacific
Freeport
Rochford Register
City Council endorses $20,000 tax levy for 1879 action
Last evening the City Council with Mayor Cronkrite and six Aldermen approved a May report from the Street Commissioner and adopted a tax levy of 20,000 for streets, fire and police, salaries, and officers. Proceedings include notices, budget details, committee referrals, and a request to invite governors to a July encampment.
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Cronkrite
Irvin
Zartman
Crane
Porter
Wagner
City Sexton
Weighmaster
Treasury
Ee Ee Fire Department
Atkins
Militia Company
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
3D Regt
Stephenson Street Bridge
Jirgin
Wisconsin Central plans Freeport line from Portage
A telegram from Madison dated May 26 reports the Wisconsin Central Railroad seeks to extend from Portage to Freeport via Mazomanie and a cross country link. President Colby and officials toured the proposed route, with Finney and Bausenwein arriving in Freeport. Local interest calls Freeport a potential northern rail hub.
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Freeport
Madison
Inter Ocean
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Portage
Colby
Finney
Bausenvwein
Wisconsin River
Mazomanie
Messrs
Bausenwein
Wm. Cox
Winslow
Old
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Fourth annual festival of the Missionary Association
The fourth annual festival of the Missionary Association of the Reformed Church in the Northern Illinois Classis will be held in Hon J H Addams grove Cedarville June 11 at 10 a m. The programme includes varied topics for discussion and choral music. A piano organ or violin purchase is advised by IF W Brainerd offering quality and price satisfaction.
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The
Missionary Association of the Reformed Church
U. S
Illinois
Hon
J. H. Addams
IF. W. Brainerd
County Court Ledger of Estates and Bills
County Court action on Monday includes approval of reports for the estates of Wm. Speaker John C. Hooper I. D. G. Swart Samuel Lawyer and Theodore Smith. Bills approved for Klapp & Damert Wm. Hooper with 400 and inventory and appraisement orders filed and recorded.
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Wm. Speaker
John C. Hooper
Klapp & Damert
Wm. Hooper
Theodore Smith
I. D. G. Swart
Samuel Lawyer
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Local Matters
John H. Miller
Orangeville
Des Moines
John R. Rosebragh
Amboy
Wm. O. Wright & Co
R. J. Maybell
Hamilton Paper Co
Milwaukee, Wis
Rev. C. Bender
United Brethren Church
Mt. Carroll
M.Y. B. Elson
Sewler
Stephenson and
van Buren
Lts
D. Kuehner
W. T. ‘Botsford
Jamestown, N. Y
C. H. Stocking
J. H. Crane
Caroline A. Lathrop
Monroe
Wis
L. W. Guiteau, Esq
M.R. Thompson Lodge
Freeport Commandery No. 7
E. T
EB. C. A
Wurts
Delavan Lake
4. W. Lewis
Lena Star
Illinois Press Association
Tremont House
Excelsior Lodge No. 97
A. F
A. M
Milwaukee
Germania
H. F. Strong
J. R. Heywood & Co
Worcester, Mass
Albany
Kleckner
Galena
McPotter
L. Z. Farwell
Miss Mitchell
Katie Fargher
Nora Glennan
Annie Glennan
Bertha Erfert
Cristie Neishnander
Minnie Weisser
George Wirth
John Keiser
Willie Heller
Stephen Dunham
Fred Strohm
I. K. Scofield
Lake City
Colorado
Bridge St. Grammar School
Walter Becker
Will Daniel
Fred Kuehner
Phil Molter
Fred Matters
Jasper Mann
Aleck Taylor
Orville Witherby
Frank Bechtel
Maggie Bidwell
Clara Bennett
Venetta Crain
Etta Dietrich
Anna Dryer
Laura Hahn
Jessie Mayer
Cora Piersol
Maggie Rhody
TI. A. Rosesprouny
J. A. KX. Sherbondy
Mucinterest Manifesta
Brown and Bailey
Eustace
No. 2 River School
Fred Bowers
Geo Black
Joey Milner
Walter Miller
Willie Whiting
Charlie Marker
Clarence Garrison
Adam Wilky
Mamie Bergman
Laura Dreyer
Jennie Danel
Agnes Hayden
Nellie Knepley
Alice Miller
Mabel McLees
Rosa Spitler
Mabel Sykes
May Shafer
Annie Ziegler
Maude Sheller
Jennie Myers
Rosa Showers
Jennie Nichols
Jessie Blanchard
M. L. Gilkes
WA Stevens
Brussels
Waalton
C. C. Wilson
Wn. Walton
Walton’s
New Orleans
Mack
Burrell Bros
Wm, Walton
Cts
Wu. Walton
Stevens
Cnasto
Boots
Trunks
Valis
WM. O. Wright
Star Clothing
Isaac Stim
J. D. Ahern
Huber
S. F. Taylor
Ahern
Staver & Snyder
Freepors
Goddard’s Mill
Win, A
Steve
Wat
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