Festivities and Circus Cheer Across Towns
Local notes celebrate the Great Cosmopolitan Circus in Freeport and a Circus next Monday. Festivals, concerts, and Fourth of July preparations unfold in Hampton Beach Forreston Lena Polo and other towns. Lectures and orations planned for Forreston Lena Polo with Gen Atkins and Rev Forrester. A bloodstock shipment heads to Salt Lake City as Knowlton plans Saratoga visit.
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S. D. Atkins
Forreston
E. 8. Taylor
Evanston
Lena
J. FE. Forrester
D. D
Polo
Wheat outlook from Missouri Democrat reports poor crop
Special dispatches from Missouri Illinois Kansas Iowa Nebraska warn winter wheat crop will be poor and light. Given harvest is near, this information is treated as reliable though reports exclude spring wheat.
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The
Missouri Democrat
Missouri
Illinois
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Corner Stone Layixnc at First Lutheran Church
On Sunday July 14 the corner stone of the First Lutheran Church in Davies Stephenson county will be laid. Religious services will be held morning and evening and the public is invited to attend.
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D. V
First Lutheran Church
Davies
Stephenson County
Wisconsin crops praised and farmers oppose Greeley
Mr. W. G. Barnes of W. G. & W. Barnes reports Wisconsin crops promise well. He notes many Democrats among farmers strongly oppose Greeley and say they will not vote for him.
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W. G. Barnes
W. G. & W. Barnes
Wisconsin
Ife
Norace Greeley
Reverend Carey Visited Belvidere. Eddy Preached In His Pulpit
The Rev. David R. Eddy of Belvidere filled the pulpit during Reverend Carey's short visit. He delivered a morning discourse to a large appreciative audience on Mark 14 13 and an evening sermon on 1 Corinthians 15 87.
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BE. Carey
Belvidere
David R. Eddy
Freeport man loses pants in Pecatonica river slip
A Freeport resident swam near the Pecatonica river and left his clothing on the bank. Returning with a demand for payment for his pants, he was refused. He borrowed overalls and rode home by carriage, while his missing pants reportedly drifted downstream.
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Freeport
Pecatonica
Grand Fourth Celebrations Planned at Multiple Towns
Celebrations are being prepared at Betta Forreston Lena Gorreston and Polo for the Fourth. Each town organises an old fashioned event with strong leadership and active citizen involvement aimed at a successful public celebration.
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Betta
Forreston
Lena
Gorreston
Polo
Strawberry Festival by the Freeport Guards
The Freeport Guards prepare a grand Strawberry Festival on Tuesday evening July 2. Music will be present as the Guards debut in new, handsome uniforms. Citizens are urged to attend with ladies, enjoy strawberries and ice cream, and witness the Guards in parade for a pleasant evening.
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Freeport Guards
Serious Accident at Savannah Bruising Sweeney’s Arm and Leg
Serious accident occurred Thursday morning near Savannah involving John Sweeney brakesman on a Western Union railway line. While uncoupling a locomotive he fell under a tender, breaking his right arm in two places and fracturing his right foot, which was amputated above the ankle. Drs Buckley and McKim performed the operation. he is out of danger and improving.
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Savanna
John Sweeney
Buckley
McKim
Laying of the Corner-Stone for German Catholic Church
The corner-stone ceremony for a new German Catholic Church in the city drew a large crowd last week. Documents in the stone include a blessing by Bishop Foley and seal inscriptions naming U S Grant and J M Palmer, with the date June 18 1872, the parish pledged to St Joseph and St Joseph Benevolent Society papers, stamps, and city papers enclosed.
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Pius the IX
St. Joseph
Universal Church
Thomas Foley
Chicago
I. Balluff
U.S. Grant
United States
J. M. Palmer
Ilinois
E. A L. Cronkrite
Freeport
The
Sydney Cowell Combination Opens Three Nights at Athenium
The Sydney Cowell Combination, featuring leading Wyndham Company actors, begins a three night run at the Athenium on Thursday June 27. The troupe, praised in Dubuque, presents light English comedies with new plays each evening including Checkmate and the Happy Pair.
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Sydney Cowell Combination
Wyndham Comedy Company
Dubuque
Times
Cowell Combination
Picnic by First Presbyterian Church Group
The Mission and Sunday School of the First Presbyterian Church host a Wednesday picnic in a grove four miles from the city near the I C R R. They will ride a special train at eight and return at five in the afternoon. If weather is fine and provisions ample, the outing should satisfy all involved.
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First Presbyterian Church
Conductor Mr Hibbard Heads West on Leisure Tour
Mr. Z. M. Hibbard, a popular Chicago & Northwestern conductor, travels for recreation in the West visiting Kansas City and Denver and other points. The piece hopes all fellow conductors and the lines he travels will offer the same courteous treatment and passenger safety he experiences.
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Z. M. Hibbard
Chicago & Northwestern
Kansas City
Denver
Liberal candidates in field against Grant
The Chicago Times endorses no support for Greeley and urges Liberals to nominate stronger liberal candidates to oppose Ulysses S. Grant. The dispatch reflects partisan maneuvering as opposition lines form for the forthcoming race.
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Grant
Tragedy at Lincoln Avenue Revolver Accident Claims Girl
A nine year old boy Georgie found a loaded revolver in the Grove home on Lincoln Avenue. While playing shoot with his seven year old sister Carrie the gun fired fatally wounding her in the brain. Carrie died after seven in the evening with her parents in shock and the community offering sympathy.
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I’. Grove
William Walton
Lincoln Avenue
Georgie
Mrs. Grove
Lena Democratic Caucus in Lena Struggles to Nominate Delegates
A Lena Democratic caucus, called to nominate delegates to the County Convention, failed to draw attendance or press coverage as voters stayed away. Despite some participants, leaders split over supporting Greeley, with most awaiting the Baltimore Convention and fearing an unwanted outcome in November. A former citizen campaigned for Greeley at Freeport, fueling intra party tensions.
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Lena
West Point
Greeley
Baltimore
Freeport
Sidney Cowell Combination Shines In Madison Review
A Madison State Journal notice lauds the Sidney Cowell Combination opening in Freeport for a three night run. Miss Sydney Cowell and Miss Florence Cowell headline with Mr George Giddens and Mr Charles Allerton delivering strong performances in "The Little Treasure" and "The Prima Donna." The troupe earns praise for refined, entertaining staging despite orchestra issues and is urged to attend before the two remaining performances.
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Sidney Cowell
Madison State Journal
Freeport
Opera
Sydney Cowell
Florence Cowell
Sydney
George Giddens
Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival at Baptist Church
A Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival and concert will be held in the Parlor of the Chapel this Friday evening, June 28. Music will include vocal and instrumental pieces with duets and quartets. Admission is fifty cents for both events. tickets sold at Ford & Wise, Emmert & Burrell, and at the church door. Strawberries provided by Mr. J. W. Deaner.
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Ford & Wise’s
Emmert & Burrell’s
J, Wh, Deaner
Backenstose's Cosmopolitan Circus Comes to Freeport
The Circus brings two exhibitions next Monday afternoon and evening in Freeport. The troupe promises high order entertainments featuring equestrians, gymnastic feats, sensation acts, and acrobatic wonders. The manager's museum and attractions are described as highly appealing to lovers of the curious, with strong advance indications of packed tents.
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Backenstose
Freeport
High School Exhibition at Opera House Draws Crowd
Pupils of the High School presented an evening of declamations recitations a drama and two tableaux at the Opera House last Wednesday. The Freeport orchestra supplied music and the event drew a large audience. The Freeport Guards depart for Lena at eight o clock on the morning of the 4th. A grand entertainment is planned at the Opera House on Thursday evening June 27.
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Freeport
Freeport Guards
Lena
Opera House
Chicago & Pacific Railroad Advances in Chicago
A director's letter from Chicago dated June 15 reports a concluded city ordinance granting right of way into Chicago. Construction will start immediately toward Elgin with plans to extend divisions later. All stock is paid, iron and ties for forty miles are in Chicago, along with two engines and rolling stock. Col Hough aims to compete for Savanna.
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Chicago & Pacific Railway Co
Chicago
Elgin
Col. Hough
Savanna
Langrk Gazette
Increased Jurisdiction for Illinois Probate Judges
Illinois Probate Judges will hold monthly courts starting July 1 1872 with jurisdiction over debts under 500, petit larceny whiskey and gambling. Criminal cases require no indictments. an affidavit suffices and juries can be summoned from twenty four freeholders. Country attorneys will be appointed next July to handle county business. Dunogue Iowa June 21 Henry Ryan 19 drowns in river. Henry Haines 10 drowns at Bellevue leading his blind father on a boat.
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Illinois
Henry Haines
Bellevue
Town
Straight Democrats oppose Greeley Liberal outcome
Washington June 21 The anti Greeley Democrats show disappointment at New York Liberal conference failure to nominate anew. Republicans say the Liberal stance strengthens Grant as Liberals who denounced Greeley will back the Philadelphia ticket. Bryant reportedly will back Grant if Greeley endorsed with no rival candidates. Several Democratic Senators may abstain if Greeley endorsed. Thurman Vickers Hamilton and Casserly named.
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Washington
New York
Noveber
Gen. Grant
Greeley
Philadelphia
Wm. Cullen Bryant
Grant
Baltimore
Messrs.Thurman
Vickers
Hamilton
Casserly
Sawyer Thanks for Interesting Public Documents
W P Sawyer expresses gratitude for receiving public documents from the national capital. The note highlights the value of the materials and the appreciation of their usefulness to local affairs.
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W. P. Sawyer
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