Local News Briefs From Warren And Vicinity
Mrs Sidney Smith and Mrs John W Neff traveled to Chicago yesterday. I H Miller returned from the West last week with several cars of horses and cattle. I M Bechtel and a Florence family visit Ohio for several weeks. The son of Orrin Crocker died of diphtheria at thirteen, funeral Sunday. J C Woodworth a Warren merchant visited Monday. Mrs W T Giles and Mrs Scroggs leave for Ohio for six weeks. John L Taylor of White Co Chicago was in town last week. Mr and Mrs George Fry of Chicago visited over Sunday. Mrs Fry stays late. L M Devore reports inquiries from Australia. H R Johnson of Buffalo returned home Monday. Dr Mills possesses the Shooting Club gold medal, score 19 of 20. Tax delinquent sale closed Friday at $822.28, a small sum for the county.
Fisk Jubilee Singers at Opera House June 16 in this city
The Fisk Jubilee Singers will perform at the Opera House in this city on June 16. Other brief society and civic notes include meetings of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the First M E Church sociable, plus local appointments and a civil case in Warren.
Fisk Jubilee Singers at Opera House in this city
The Fisk Jubilee Singers perform at the Opera House in this city on June 16. General Hilliard resigns as Adjutant General. Colonel I H Elliott of Princeton named successor. Weather prophet Vennor predicts cool showery spell midmonth, then heat and a storm period. Local news notes Sisson, Root & Sons representative. lightning struck Dr C M Hillebrand’s home with chimney and roof damaged but no injuries. Town boards to meet June 27 to review personal property assessments. distinguish from real estate assessment meeting last Monday.
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H. Hilliard
I. H. Elliot
Princeton
Gen. Hilliard
Vennor
United States
C. M. Hillebrand
Jubilee Singers Concert Admission on June 16
Winslow announces a June 16 Jubilee Singers concert with admission at 50 cents no extra charge for reserved seats. The town plans a Fourth of July celebration with Hon. Robert M. Rawk as orator, aiming for a grand success and wide enthusiasm. Freeport urged to join in observing the day with a strong celebration.
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Jubilee Singers
Winslow
Robert M. Rawk
Congress
Freeport
Community Figures Attend City News and Concert Prep
Gen C Bentley of Dubuque spent a brief visit in the city on Monday. Mr and Mrs Chas L Currier and family from Chicago and the Misses Knowlton arrived Monday evening. About 150 seats sold for the Fish University Jubilee Singers concert at the Opera House next Thursday. A telegram announced Mrs S D Atkins death in Raleigh NC. no details. Postmaster Atkins left by night train for North Carolina. Today special election at the Pennsylvania House to borrow funds for a bridge at the foot of Stephenson Street. polls 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Chas. L. Currier
Chicago
Knowlton
City
Fish University Jubilee Singers
Opera House
Raleigh
N.C
Pennsylvannia House
Stephenson Street
Loss of Dr J C Burbank pocketbook at post office
Dr J C Burbank reports a missing pocketbook from the post office containing $62 in currency railroad tickets and papers. He believes it was dropped at the post office and picked up by someone. A reward is offered for its return.
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J.C. Burbank
Illinois G A R posts charter for local post
J. L. Bennett and A. A. G. report to Secretary Kleckner that the petition for a ward charter has been received and a charter will be granted. An officer will muster in the Post at an early date with notice to follow in these columns.
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J. L. Bennett
G. A. R. Department of Illinois
Kleckner
Missionary Festival Set in Cedarville Grove
The Missionary Association of Northern Illinois Classis of the Reformed Church will hold its annual festival on the 22d in Hon J H Addams grove Cedarville Il Rev 8 P Myers missionary superintendent of the Ohio Synod will deliver the address Other speakers will attend A good time is expected and the novelty of missionary jugs will be tested Exercises begin at 10 am Public invited
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Missionary Association of Northern Illinois
Classis of the Reformed Church
Hon
J. H. Addams’ Grove
Cedarville
P. Myers
Ohio Synod
Der Philo Germanien Verein Organizes German Study Club
Members from Prof Troger’s German classes formed a club at Mrs Jas I Neff’s home to continue language study. Mrs H C Hyde elected president S D Atkins vice president O P McCool secretary Mrs James I Neff corresponding secretary. A programme committee includes Hyde Knowlton Wright. First meeting at the president’s home featured readings stories and singing in German. Next meeting set for Rev H D Jenkins’s residence next Monday evening.
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Troger
Jas. I. Neff
H. C. Hyde
S. D
Atkins
O. P. McCool
James I. Neff
H.C. Hyde
C. D. Knowlton
Wm. O. Wright
Fisk Jubilee Singers at Opera House this June 16
A special election is held today at the Pennsylvania House to decide borrowing eight thousand dollars to build a bridge over the Pecatonica River at Stephenson Street. The current structure is unsafe and inadequate, and the vote aims to fund a safer span with modest taxation for a prosperous city.
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Pennsylvania House
Pecatonica River
Stephenson Street
City Council Adopts Salaries and Marks Cemetery Monument
An adjourned meeting saw resignations from Chief Fire Marshal Steck and Assistants Rogers and Seifert, with reappointment to old posts and salary changes. The City Sexton’s pay was set at fifteen dollars monthly to maintain cemetery grounds. A cow ordinance failed. Col Davis’s remains were moved to family grounds, with a fundraiser planned for a monument. Water works discussed by Holly Co. of Lockport with a $110,000 estimate and $60,000 capital. Children’s Day observed at First Methodist Church with a sermon on heart and a hanging watch and magnet analogy.
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Steck
Rogers
Seifert
Messrs. Steck
Ald. Taylor
Flagley
Holly Company
Lockport
N. Y
First Methodist
Jielder
Mayer
Young Woman Leads Reform Crusade Through Galesburg Venues
A lone young woman in Galesburg undertakes a bold reform effort by entering saloons gambling houses and other late night venues. She confronts male associates pleading and praying as she seeks to influence behavior and morality.
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Galesburg
Death of Mr Frank Malburn Former City Clerk
Mr Frank 3B Malburn long time city resident died Thursday aged 43 born Albany NY settled here in 1857. He once sold agricultural implements and was a grain dealer later elected City Clerk. Funeral held Saturday morning Rev H D Jenkins officiating. Senator Sunderland fished Delavan Lake last Friday and praised the lake hotel and fishing. Ben Merrill sails alone up there enjoying the trip.
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Frank
Malburn
Albany
N. Y
H. D. Jenkins
First Presbyterian Church
D. H. Sunderland
Delavan Lake
Fisk Jubilee Singers to Perform at City Opera House
The Fisk Jubilee Singers are set to perform at the city Opera House on June 16. The Chicago driving park summer races run June 25 to July 4 with 252 entries and total stakes of $18,000. Entries include Volturon Long Taw Belle of Nelson Goldbug Allande Mary Anderson Headlight Valparaiso Belle of the West among others. opening day features Ladies Stake and Board of Trade Handicap. July 4 races offer about $3,000 in purses.
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Chicago Driving Park
Volturon
Long Taw
Belle of Nelson
Goldbug
Allande
Mary Anderson
Headlight
Valparaiso
Belle of the West
Board of Trade
Canaries Respond to Opposition at Rainy Meeting
Canary members wondered about the opposition as they spoke out in meeting and tried to drown out the choir. The organ and Thomas's musical roar carried the crowd despite a rain partial program. Participants did their duty well.
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Thomas
Judge Woodcock Reappoints Deputy Collectors Chief Clerk Named
The district judge Woodcock reappoints all former deputy collectors with A H Hershey as chief clerk. A claim asserts Dr Marshall's Bromoline cures skin diseases including scrofula salt rheum and erysipelas promptly and effectively at 50 cents, sold by druggists.
Mrs J Benson Advertises Hosiery and Linen Goods
A former notice from Mrs. J. Benson promotes a wide assortment of hosiery parasols linen mohair ulsters curtain materials and laces for trimming along with cotton underwear fans gloves mitts and ties for the reader.
Livery Stock at Public Auction in Freeport Illinois
Isaac H Miller announces a full livery business sale including horses carriages buggies wagons sleighs robes harness and related items at public auction on Tuesday June 28 1881 starting 10 a m Terms: one year with security and interest from due date if unpaid cash under five dollars Eight percent discount for cash Sale in Freeport Illinois, June 13 1881.
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Isaac H, Miller
Freeport
Ill
Staver and Snyder Promote Big Red Boot Footwear
Staver and Snyder advertise their plow boot line highlighting durability and comfort. The promotion emphasizes the Big Red Boot as a leading choice for demanding tasks and long wear in the market.
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Staver & Snyder
Flour and feed store opens in Opera House Block
Order by telephone No 103 for flour rye flour Graham corn meal oats bran middlings chop feed and screenings. A car load of Roller Mill Process Flour from Houston & Whitford Beloit Wis just received. Webster & Serf announce availability and warrant quality.
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Opera House
P.S
Houston & Whitford
Beloit
Wis
Webster & Serf
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Sidney Smith
John W. Neff
Orrin Crocker
J.C. Woodworth, Esq
Warren
John L. Taylor
Dental House of White & Co
George Fry
Fry
L. M. Devore
Australia
Fisk Jubilee Singers
This City
David Graham
Monmouth
Monmouth College
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
F. . Miller
Messrs. Webster & Serf
van Buren Street
Opera House Block
George F. DeForest
First National Bank
Connecticut
Yale
M. E
A. K.stibgen
8. A. Danel
A. K. Stibgen
Sadie Tobias
Galena
John W. Wright
Wright
Tadies’ Aid Society of Zion Church
Chas. T. Sisson
C. T
Root & Sons
Sisson
Texas
West
Bentley
Dubuque
McPotter
Clark
Mr. McPotter
Mr. Clark
G. A. RR
Der
Philo-Germanien Verein
City Council
John A. Davis
Davis
Bensons
Kai
Stephenson St
Wm. A. Stevens
New Spring
C.A. McNamara
C. A. McNamara & Co
Seeley
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