Local SMatters Highlights From Rockton And Nearby
Rockton mills run day and night to meet orders. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder and daughter visit Iowa. Fred Dorman and family depart for several weeks visiting friends in Iowa. J L Moore of Polo, State Agricultural Society officer, in town. George C Jacobs named County Judge of Ogle county replacing Albert Woodcock. Tie Brigham returns to school at Eleroy after a two month visit. Mrs. John Dewalt to Pennsylvania for several weeks. Geo S Brigham of Wayne Co Pa visiting sister Mrs. Preston in Harlem. Peter Golden serves as Probate Judge in Walworth county Wis for 28 years. Receipt of Warren Running Association programme and tickets acknowledged for June 8 and 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. S. Brigham
Wayne Co, Pa
W. F. Preston
Harlem
Admission to Jubilee Singers Concert June 16
Jubilee Singers admission at 50 cents with no extra charge for reserved seats. Various city notes cover court, officials, and local events. Distillery fire at Peoria causes 150000 loss. General Grant to visit Galena. council adjourns for lack of quorum. May county finances posted. Circus advance agent C H Gaufft promoting Coup's show in town.
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Jubilee Singers
C. H. Gaufft
Coup’s Circus and Hippodrome
Ile
Chuck
Fisk Jubilee Singers to Perform at Opera House
The Fisk Jubilee Singers will perform at the Opera House in this city on June 16. A note on local travel reports Mr. J. Brown and family left Freeport for Canon City Colorado to settle there. The Elkhorn Wisconsin Congregationalists celebrate the 25th anniversary of their Ladies Sewing Society with Mrs. M J Golden as the sole original member present. A dispute over Lake Juawa Park titles delays opening of the Delavan Lake resort, with trees cut in protest. The Board of Supervisors will meet July 11 to discuss committee reports on real estate and personal property equalization.
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Fisk Jubilee Singers
Opera House
This City
Ladies’ Sewing Society
Congregationalist Church
Elkhorn
Wis
M.j.golden
Lake Juawa Park
Delavan Lake
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Heavy Rain Storm Lashes Section of Country
A heavy rain storm visited the region, continuing at short intervals from Saturday night to Tuesday forenoon. A great deal of water has fallen, affecting local conditions and potentially delaying activities.
Reserved seat charges and June church services noted
An extra charge is noted for reserved seats for imperial General Grant photographs at the book store. Zion Church will hold services Friday at 7 30 PM and Saturday at 9 AM, with evening prayers only on Fridays in June July and August. The School Director election passed quietly with 345 votes. Mr Wm O Wright won with all but one vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.G. Sanborn
General Grant
Zion Church
Wm. O. Wright
Shooting Club tallies crown Laird cup winner
Friday shooting scores list players such as Waddington 18 Piersol 14 and Burchard 14 tying with others. Mr Jesse Burchard wins after the fourteen shot tie. Also reported are a bereavement for A K Harnish’s family with Willie Harnish dead at thirteen and a town board meeting slated for June 18 to review real estate assessments.
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Jose
Lathrop
Mills
Burchard
Waddington
Piersol
Hiller
Rundlett
Stine
Smythe
Bergman
Henderson
Bidwell
Hall
Jesse Burchard
No Coup Circus Exhibit Heads to Freeport June 20
A coup’s circus performs in Freeport on June 20 after a June 16 concert for 50 cents. It has been in Cincinnati this past week, where Queen City papers praise it as one of the best tent shows seen there. All attractions advertised, with a long list of acts, are showcased now.
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Coup
Freeport
Coup’s Circus
Cincinnati
Queen City
Legion
Local Socials And City Happenings Inspire Week Ahead
First M E Church hosts sociable at A K Stibgen residence inviting all. Rev. Lewis Meredith to Galena for German English Seminary commencement address. Dr John F Fair of Freeport visits Lena, greets friends. Lena Star notes multiple deaths but overall good city health. Miss Katie Lemon departs for Freeport to join Mrs D Bogar millinery shop. I S Zartman renovates hotel with new sidewalk and room upgrades. Milwaukee Road extends Monroe branch toward Gratiot and connects with Mineral Point road, enabling Milwaukee linkages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Meredith
M. E
Galena
Katie Lemon
Freeport
Illness Delays Mrs. J Anson Clark on Elkhorn Lake Trip
Mrs J Anson Clark fell faint and required medical help while en route to Elkhorn Lake. Mr Clark joined her on Friday night train and stayed through Sunday. she is now much improved and expected to resume her visit. The same issue notes the marriage of Theo D Hewitt and Clara Long at Zion Church with a large crowd and a reception at the bride’s home, and announces First M E Church Children’s Day events next Sunday with a pastor sermon and student performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Anson Clark
Elkhorn Lake
German class social at Mrs Bidwell’s residence
In June the women and several classes of German pupils taught by Prof Troger gathered at Mrs C B Bidwell’s city home. After conversation and music, they enjoyed ice cream and strawberries. Mrs D A Knowlton sang German songs eliciting applause, and Mr O P McCool and Prof Troger performed the song Larboard Watch in German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Bidwell
Prof. Troger
Obituary of Jesse B. Snyder Freeport merchant dies
Jesse B. Snyder, a longtime Freeport merchant and civic figure, died June 6 at age 64 after paralysis and a long illness. Born in Center County, Pa, he moved to Freeport in 1850, worked as a cabinet maker, and ran a shop on Stephenson Street. He attended the first Presbyterian Church and remained active in public life despite declining health. He is survived by his wife Nancy Snyder, daughter Jessie Snyder, and son Harry Snyder, city editor of the Cleveland Leader. The funeral drew a large city crowd, with Rev. H. D. Jenkins officiating.
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Jesse B. Snyder
Snyder
Freeport
Philadelphia
Galena Street
Stephenson Street
East
Center Co
I.a
H. D. Jenkins
Stephenson St
Nancy Snyder
Jessie Snyder
Wright School
Harry Snyder
Cleveland (O.) Leader
Small Pox Causes Concern in Rockford
Rockford citizens fear a small pox outbreak after several weeks of cases traced to a Chicago infant. About sixteen true small pox cases have appeared, with seven in one family affected. Officials seek strict containment and urge universal vaccination to protect residents and neighbors.
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Rockford
The
Register
Chicago
Ridott
Startling Facts in Coup and Farine United Shows
The Coup and Farine combined show arrives in Freeport on Wednesday June 29 presenting over sixty of their own cars a royal train huge tents three circus performances four monster rings grand hippodrome race pageant and nations congress with a large menagerie museum and aviary all for one admission receipts on opening day in St Louis June 6 totaled 9000 dollars
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W. C. Coup
United
Farine
Paris
Surprise Vase Gift to Rev H D Jenkins by Sunday School
The First Presbyterian Church pastor Rev H D Jenkins was surprised by a dozen or more young ladies after Sunday school exercises. Anna Sanborn presented a chasté and costly vase of cut flowers on behalf of the boys and girls. The audience enjoyed the heartfelt, touching moment as Jenkins spoke briefly and moved all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Jenkins
First Presbyterian
Anna Sanborn
Mr. Jenkins
Bremoline Ad Promises Liver Relief at 50 Cents
An advertisement claims Dr. Marshall's Bremoline is the best medicine for a disordered liver and dyspepsia. It touts a 50 cent price and mentions sale by druggists.
For Sale Three Lots and Two Houses in Desirable Location
Classified notice seeking buyers for three lots and two houses in a desirable location. Offer mentions long time and low rate of interest. Apply to Ow2 J. H. Bradshaw.
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J. H. Bradshaw
Staver and Snyder Advertise Big Red Boot Shop
STAVER and SNYDER of Freeport promote boots and shoes under the Big Red Boot sign. They highlight a large Marseilles Quilt priced at 1.25 and urge customers to visit for good boots, shoes, and square dealing from the old reliable firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staver & Snyder
Freeport
New Goods Display at Stephenson Street
Opening notice announcing large lines of new goods at 104 and 106 Stephenson Street by WM. Walton.
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Stephenson St
WM. Walton
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Rockton
Benjamin Snyder
City
Iowa
J. L. Moore
Polo
State Agricultural Society
George C. Jacobs
Ogle County
Rice
Albert Woodcock
Tie Brigham
Eleroy
John Dewalt
Pennsylvania
Peter Golden
Walworth County
Warren Running Association
Sterling
A. M. Jones
United States
Ilinois
First Presbyterian Church
Woolner
Peoria
Grant
New Orleans
W. BR. Rowley
H. DeWolf
Illinois Central Ry
W. H. Waters
Pp. Wy. Murphy
D. H. Sunderland
Hon. Wm. Cox
General Assembly
E. L. Cronkrite
Galesburg
W. W. Hutchison
J. 5. Brown
Canon City
C d
Journan
C. J. Fry
London
Fry
Europe
Mr. T. Wilcoxon
Arlington Heights
Howard Wilcoxon
Arlington
Richmond
Ind
Lemon
Deaf and Dumb
Delavan
N. E. Derby
A. K. Harnish
Willie
Rev
H. L. Martin
Embury Church
M. E. Church
A. K. Stibgen
John F. Fair
Lena
Star
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Company
Monroe
Gratiot
Shullsburg
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Mineral Point Road
JL. Meredith
Mars
W. A. Stevens
the Fair
Wm. A. Stevens
New Spring
C.A. McNamara
C. A. McNamara & Co
Seeley
Wreat Sale
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