Festive and Circus Happenings Across Towns
Notices announce the Great Cosmopolitan Circus and the Circus next Monday in Freeport and Hampton Beach, plus a Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival at the Baptist Church. Other items cover Fourth of July events in Forreston Lena Polo and Polo, summer school holidays, Sabbath services, and a corner stone ceremony for the First Lutheran Church in Davies.
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Laurne
First Lutheran Church
Davies
Stephenson County
Wisconsin crops praised. farmers oppose Greeley
Mr W G Barnes of W G Barnes farm machinery reports Wisconsin crops looking well and notes many Democrats, especially farmers, are opposed to Horace Greeley and will not vote for him.
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W.G. Barnes
W. G. & W. Barnes
Wisconsin
Ife
Horace Greeley
Clergy Change Brightens Belvidere Visit Sermons
The Rev. J. E. Carey visits Belvidere and is replaced in the pulpit by Rev. David R. Addy. Addy delivers a morning sermon from Mark 14 13 8 and an evening talk from 1 Corinthians 15 37 to a large attentive audience.
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J. E. Carey
Belvidere
David R. Addy
St. Mark
Freeport Youth Loses Pants in River Incident
A Freeport resident enjoyed a river swim but his clothing was left on the Vecatonica bank. On returning to retrieve the pants at the bank, payment was refused. He borrowed overalls to go home, and the pants are presumed stolen or drifting downstream.
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Freeport
Vecatonica
Alver
Fourth of July Celebrations in Lena Forreston and Polo
Preparations for a grand old fashioned Fourth of July celebration continue in Lena Forreston and Polo. Leaders in charge are capable and citizens are working hard to ensure a successful event across all three communities.
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Polo
Lena
Forreston
Strawberry Festival by Freeport Guards Promotion
The Freeport Guards plan a grand Strawberry Festival on Tuesday evening July 2. Music will be provided and the Guards debut in their new uniforms. Citizens urged to attend with ladies, enjoy strawberries and ice cream, and view the Guards’ promenade in splendid attire.
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Freeport Guards
Serious Accident In Savannah Injures W U R R Brakesman
John Sweeney, brakesman for the W U R R, was seriously injured Thursday morning while uncoupling a locomotive. While pulling the pin he slipped, fell under a tender, and suffered a broken right arm in two places. His right foot was so badly broken that it had to be amputated above the ankle. Doctors Buckley and McKim performed the operation, and he is now out of danger and improving.
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Savanna
John Sweeney
Buckley
McKim
Corner-stone laid for German Catholic Church in Freeport
The laying of the corner-stone for the new German Catholic Church in Freeport drew a large crowd last Tuesday. The box included coins, currencies, stamps, city papers in English and German, and the constitution and by-laws of the St. Joseph Benevolent Society, with signatures of Pope Pius IX and local officials.
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Trinity
Pius the IX
St. Joseph
Thomas Foley
Chicago
I. Balluff
U.S. Grant
United States
J. M. Palmer
Illinois
E. JL. Cronkrite
Freeport
The
Sydney Cowell Combination Opens Three Night Run at Athenium
The Sydney Cowell Combination brings light English comedy and farce to the Athenium for three nights starting Thursday June 27. The company, headed by the Wyndham troupe, features the Cowell sisters and strong support, with new plays each evening including Checkmate and the Happy Pair.
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Amusemat
Sydney Cowell Combination
Wyndham Comedy Company
Dubuque
Times
Cowell Combination
Athenium
Cowell
Itappy
First Presbyterian picnic plans in grove near city
The Mission and Sunday School of the First Presbyterian Church hold a Wednesday picnic in a four mile grove near the city by the 1 C R R. They will depart by special train at eight and return at five if weather and provisions hold.
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First Presbyterian Church
Conductor Mr Z M Wibbard Travels West
Mr Z M Wibbard a popular Chicago Northwestern conductor enjoys recreation in the West and plans visits to Kansas City and Denver. The piece hopes all conductors and roads he passes over will offer him the same courteous treatment and safety as Mr Li's passengers receive.
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Z.M. Wibbard
Chicago & Northwestern
Kansas City
Denver
Eight candidates set to challenge Grant, liberals urged
The Chicago Times declares it will not back Greeley under any circumstances and urges further liberal candidates to enter the race to beat Grant.
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Grant
The
Chicago Times
Greeley
Shocking accident at Lincoln Avenue home ends in tragedy
A revolver found in a pantry by Georgie Grove, 9, misfired during a play shoot with his sister Carrie, 7. The bullet struck Carrie in the brain. she died after seven that evening. Georgie’s parents Mr and Mrs Grove, both away from home, are overwhelmed by the calamity as helpers and a physician respond. The community offers deep sympathy.
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T. Grove
William Walton
Lincoln Avenue
Georgie
Lena Democratic caucus a curious failure in West Point
A Lena call to nominate delegates to the County Convention drew a small turnout with no reporters present. West Point leaders split over Greeley with some opposing him and others preliminarily swallowing the party line as Baltimore Convention looms. A former citizen allied with Greeley reportedly attended Freeport, fueling stories of factional ties.
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Lena
West Point
Greeley
Baltimore
Freeport
Sidney Cowell Combination Delights Madison Audience at Opera House
The Sidney Cowell Combination opened in Freeport for a three night stand, drawing praise for a skilled troupe led by Miss Sydney Cowell. Reviews highlight refined, humorous performances from Sydney Cowell, Florence Cowell, and George Giddens, with standout support from Frank Knight and Maime Russell. The orchestra’s playing marred a bit but could not diminish the troupe’s artistry. The piece emphasizes tasteful, entertaining drama and urges local citizens to attend the remaining two performances.
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Sidney Cowell
Madison State Journal
Freeport
Opera
Sydney Cowell
Florence Cowell
Sydney
Charles Allerton
George Giddens
Frank Knight
Maime Russell
Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival at Baptist Church
The Parlor Chapel hosts a Friday June 28 Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival with vocal and instrumental music including duets and quartets. Admission 50 cents covers festival and concert. tickets at Ford & Wise Emmert & Burrell or at the door. Strawberry supply by Mr J F Deaner.
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Ford & Wise’s
Emmert & Burrell’s
J. Ff. Deaner
Circus Coming to Freeport with Two Exhibitions
Backenstose's Cosmopolitan Circus schedules two Freeport shows next Monday afternoon and evening. The company promises high order performances in a complete show including equestrian acts, gymnastic feats, and acrobatics. The tent is expected to be crowded at both performances.
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Backenstose
Freeport
Chicago & Pacific Railroad Advances in Chicago Right of Way
A director's letter from Chicago dated June 15 announces passage of an ordinance granting right of way into Chicago for the Chicago & Pacific Railway Co. Work will start immediately toward Elgin, with plans to extend to Savanna. Stock subscribed is paid in full, iron and ties for forty miles purchased, two engines and rolling stock on hand, all paid for.
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Chicago & Pacific Railway Co
Chicago
Elgin
Col. Hough
Savanna
Lanark
Increased Jurisdiction For Probate Judges In Illinois
On and after July 1, 1872 probate judges in Illinois will hold a monthly court with jurisdiction over debts under 500 dollars petit larceny whiskey and gambling cases In criminal matters no indictments are needed only an affidavit suffices and if a jury is desired twenty four freeholders are summoned The court will appoint country attorneys next July to serve until the following November while the Circuit Court remains under the State's Attorney Dubuque drowning and Bellevue drowning are reported with Henry Ryan 19 and Henry Haines 10 among the victims.
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Finois
Straight Democrats Hostile to Greeley Liberals Favor Grant
June 21 Wasuixeroy Republicans see Liberal conference as strengthening Grant as Liberals denouncing Greeley align with Philadelphia ticket. Wm Cullen Bryant reportedly will back Grant if Greeley endorsed by Baltimore Convention. Several Democratic Senators may abstain if Greeley endorsed, including Thurman Vickers Hamilton and Casserly.
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Wasuixeroy
New York
Gen. Grant
Greeley
Philadelphia
Wm. Cullen Bryant
Grant
Baltimore
Messrs. Thurman
Vickers
Hamilton
Casserly
Lawyer honors public documents from national capital
A lawyer expresses gratitude for the interesting public documents obtained from the national capital, highlighting their value to the public record and ongoing transparency efforts.
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