City Council to hold regular session next Monday Eve
Local hatters report. in town visits by Bert Waddell, state employee from Springfield, and Miss Helen Stine planning a month away in Louisville. Conductor Charles E. Cross back to work after illness. Mrs. F M Brown arrives from Jamestown for several weeks. Lt Thad H Capron on month leave from the 9th Infantry, Northern Nebraska. Freeport Commandery No 7 K T holds a conclave at 7:30 this evening to work on the K I degree. visiting Sir Knights invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Stine
Louisville, Ky
Thad H. Capron
9Th Infantry
U.S. Army
Nebraska
Freeport Commandery No.7
K. T
Gund secretary leaves on Texas business for company
Mr. Fred Gund secretary of the reliable German Insurance Company departed Monday for Texas on company business and will be away several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gund
Ut*reliable German Insurance Company
Texas
Cincinnati carriage man returns call on business
Mr Judson W Breed of an extensive Cincinnati Ohio carriage manufactory was in town last week on business. We acknowledge a pleasant call from Mr Breed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson W. Breed
Cincinnati
Ohio
Breed
Local News Briefs and Notable Appointments
Mr W W Lewis of the Lena Star visited Monday but faced railroad delays on the way home. Daniel Brown of Kent learns of his father's death in Minnesota aged 86. he heads to Minnesota. Furniture moved from Temperance Reading Room to Grange Building. efforts to reopen Sunday meetings. Ambrose L Martin promoted to General Baggage Agent of Iron Mountain Ry at St Louis. Fire consumes Miche residence near Yellow Creek. wardrobe of a bride to be destroyed. Mitchell and Rodearmel return from Colorado, planning future ventures. Longfellow autograph letter received by Prof C G Snyder read at birthday event. Lord and Thomas form new Boston-advertising partnership. Chicago Tribune note. Hoogal, Elroy ticket agent, arrested for embezzlement. funds replaced. new station agent named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Brown
Kent
Northfield
Minn
Mr. Brown
Minnesota
Ambrose L. Martin
Chancellor Martin
Iron Mountain Ry
St. Louis
Martin
Geo. J. Hoogal
Eleroy
Lamb
Annie Lamb
Annie
New York
Kankakee
Rockford
Freeport
Church Triumphant
Lecture Postponed Due to Storm Delays Wendling Engagement
Hon George H Wendling could not reach the city because of the storm and the lecture arranged for Monday evening has been postponed to Thursday evening. An exchange notes a stove cleaning method using zinc on live coals to emit a vapor that carries soot away by chemical action. Proponents claim it works consistently.
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Geo. H. Wendling
Lent Services at Zion Church and Ash Wednesday remarks
Zion church lists Lent schedule with Wednesday and Friday services at 10 a m 4 30 p m and 7 30 p m. It notes Ash Wednesday origin and Gregoriana influence. Also praises Springfield authorities for Col Brazee resignation and reappointment as Colonel by the Governor, calling him the right man in the right place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
C. M. Brazee
Election College
Freeport Council Princes of Jerusalem elects officers
At the annual meeting last Wednesday evening Freeport Council Princes of Jerusalem elected officers for the coming year. List includes MESPG M J Krohn, G HPDG M W W Moore, M ESG W John Effert, MESG W C G Sanborn, VGS K D Adamson, V G T C Snyder, V G M of C R H Gibboney, V GM of E F A Read, M of I John Arthur, G Tyler Levi Martin. A severe snow and rain storm followed, melting snow raised the river eight to ten feet. Sunday brought a blizzard that blocked railroads. at least eight inches more fell before the freeze. Weather remains unpredictable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Council
Princes of Jerusalem
J Krohn
Barnes Brothers Farm Machinery Empire Expands in Freeport
The lead West farm implements dealers W G and W Barnes report massive output of circulars and catalogs, with sixty five thousand current orders in progress. They employ sixty shop workers and a travelling force, doubling business in a year by selling good goods and advertising, expanding toward metropolitan proportions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. W. G
W. Barnes
West
Messrs. Barnes
W. G. & W. Barnes
Freeport
Lent and Its Origins in Christian Tradition
The article traces Lent from its Anglo Saxon name Leneten through its purpose as a spring fast linked to Easter. It notes Ash Wednesday Dies Cinesum, the removal of Sundays from fasting, and additions by Gregory the Great. It describes abstinence from public shows, birthdays, and marriages during Lent and cites the Howily on disciplining the flesh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Church
Gregory the Great
Cassian
Howily
Longfellows Day celebrated in city schools with poetry
Observances marked by a joint High School display, portraits, recitations, songs and an address by Rev H H Jenkins. Autograph letter from Longfellow read by Prof Snyder. Other schools held similar age appropriate programs. Miss Annie Lamb obituary notes a life of hardship and strong faith before her funeral at Lena Lutheran church.
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Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
East
Miss Rosebrugh
Mr. Greene
Prof
Snyder
Book Review of Music Study in Germany by Amy Fay
Chicago firm Jansen McClurg promotes Amy Fay letters from six years in Germany detailing piano master Liszt style and technique. The review praises insights for pianists, Berlin and German life depictions, calling it essential for any musical library. A streethorse incident and new bank furniture updates also appear in brief notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jansen, McClurg & Co
Chicago
Germany
Amy Fay
Miss Fay
Jiszt
Berlin
Resolutions of Centennial Lodge Mourn Sister Jessie Cross
At a meeting of Centennial Lodge No 232 I O of G T on February 1 1881 resolutions were adopted mourning sister Jessie Cross. The statements praise her character and vow spiritual example, family sympathy, and lodge honors with draping of regalia for thirty days and a sacred record page. Names include F H C Russell J Hazlett Alice Ser Fass Clara Swanzey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial Lodge
I. O
G. T
WueEress
Jessie Cross
Sister Cross
F. H. & C. Russell J. Hazlett
Alice Serfass
Clara Swanzey
Good Templars Notice for March Grange meeting
Notice is given of the Second Quarterly Stephenson County Grange meeting at Grange Hall Freeport on Tuesday March 15 1851. Business of importance to Patrons. delegates urged to submit credentials. masters and secretaries asked to urge attendance. meeting date and location specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Barnes, Co. C. WoLf
S. Ottto
Stephenson County Grange
P. H
Grange Iall
Freeport
A. A. Stamm
C. G. P. H. Wadpams Grove
Death of Brother Alanson Bacon Prompts Lodge Resolutions
Flall of Eleroy Lodge No 247 notes the death of Bro Alanson Bacon on February 5, 1861. The resolutions express sympathy to the family, commend Bacon as a zealous member who aided the distressed, and authorize copies to the family and the Freeport Journal for the lodge records. Committee: J.O. Hoff, N. J. Crurchy, D. Darling.
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Freeport Journal
J.O. Hoff
N. J. Crurchy
D. Darling
Electric Bitters and Lung Syrup Claim Wide Appeal
Spread the Good News. Electric Bitters are claimed to cure bilious attacks stomach liver and kidney complaints diabetes and grave illnesses with many astonishing cures. Emmert & Burrell report high demand and limited supply at fifty cents a bottle. Also Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup marketed for coughs and colds at twenty five cents, large size fifty cents. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Burrell
Dr. Marshall
Time is Money Health Claim Ad for Lung Syrup
An old advertisement promotes Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup as a cure for a cold or cough. It claims the product saves time and health, and sells for twenty five cents a bottle.
Oysters From Baltimore Sold at Chicago Wholesale Prices
G. O. D. store announces daily oysters from Baltimore available for Chicago wholesale buyers. The notice emphasizes steady supply and wholesale pricing for local merchants and cooks seeking bulk purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Chicago
Sales agents wanted by E G Rideout & Co in New York
Advertises openings for agents and canvassers to earn from 25 to 30 dollars weekly selling goods for E G Rideout and Company. Offers catalogue and terms and lists 10 Bar Clay Street New York. Dated 22 1y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Rideout & Co
Barclay Street
New York
Elston Wirth Marriage Held At Wirth Home
Darius Elston of Ridott wed Miss Mary Wirth at the residence of John Wirth Sr two miles west of Dakota on February 24 in a ceremony conducted by Rev J A Beidler. A large turnout of guests attended and numerous rich presents were given as the couple enjoyed a happy reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elston—Wirth
John Wirth
Sen
Dakota
J. A. Beidler
Darius Elston
Ridott
Mary Wirth
Deaths in Orangeville Area Mention Infant and Father
Ida Agnes Collier, wife of James Riley Collier and daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Schrack, died near Orangville January 29 1881 aged 18 years 3 months 20 days with an infant following her to the grave on Monday. Jacob Schrack died near Orangville February 20 19si aged 52 born in Clinton County Pennsylvania, married to Elizabeth Rubendall February 27 1853, father of 14 children, and died after eight days of illness.
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Collier
Ida Agnes
James Riley Collier
Jacob
Elizabeth Schrack
Orangville
Schrack
Jacob Schrack
Clinton
Elizabeth Rubendall
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Bert Waddell
Chas. E. Cross
F. M. Brown
Jamestown, N. Y
D. B. Breed
W. W. Lewis
The
Lena Star
Temperance
Grange
Miche
Yellow Creek
John GC. Mitchell
Will Rodearmel
Colorado
C. G. Snyder
Henry W. Longfellow
D. M. Lord
Lord, Brewster & Co
A. L. Thomas
T. C. Evans
Boston
Chicago Tribune
N. D. Post & Co
Stephenson Street
Stephenson
Chicago Steels
Good Templars
Walton
Flall
Eleroy Lodge
Des Ie Wee Oi
Wm. A. Stevens
Dolmans
Wright
Golden Boot
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