Notes From The Freeport Newsroom Items
Local notes cover railroad delays on Friday, repairs at Niagara house, and a pleasant dance aboard Steamer No. 1. Items mention emigrants from Pennsylvania, a new route agent for United States mail on the Western Union line, and a possible Freeport railroad before next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Figin
Niagara House
Galena Atreety
Briceport
Steamer No. 1
Manny
A. E. Smith
Rockford Register
John McPhilips
Mel G L Bernett
Fordlarly
The
Forréston Journal
Odile Goonty
Beloit
Shaffer Hag
United
Western Union Railroad
Maye Papas
Wm. Stine
Train Out On Chicago Line Injures Engineer
On the Chicago train out, Monday, the engine broke a fod at Turner Junction, and knocked off several bite, tearing away part of the cab. The engineer was severely injured, and a bystander noted near Balvidere. City officials held a routine meeting with minor actions and clerk’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Turner Junction
Masthewa
Balvidere
B. Colvin
Finance Committee
Atkinson
Iroquois Street
J. R. Perkins
Jos. Milner
C. F. Dubs
John Seitz
Jas. R. Jordan
Benj. M. Hance
L. 8. Cowles
Horace Meigs
Capt. Arno
Protecting Children From Harsh Fashion Yet
A critical editorial laments laws favoring animals over children. It contrasts killers and dressers with a street girl in ribbons, arguing society should shield children. The piece calls for a law to protect youngsters amid a tone of social reform.
Sociable at Flist Presbyterian Church Proves Enjoyable Event
Last Friday evening a sociable was hosted at the Flist Presbyterian church parlor. Mrs. Jesse Burchard and Mrs. Geo. DeForest led the program with energetic management. Vocalists Mrs. Farwell and Mrs. Cook delivered excellent singing, though some wished for piano accompaniment. The Art Gallery drew attention as an exhibition of art and wit, followed by more vocal music and a supper praised for cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flist
Presbyterian Church
Prolatdant Society Debates At Pleasantest Meeting
The High School Literary Society held a March 1876 meeting with instrumental music by Willis Hoover and readings by students including Harry Black and Miss Lista Newton. A debate on whether public amusements influence society ended with the negative side led by Willis Hoover and Miss Clare Long prevailing. The club reports sixty members and active treasurer duties, marking a flourishing period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School “Literary Society
Livi
Bro Tern
Wth
Willis Hoover
Mise
Weed
Harry Black
Lista Newton
Mira Giles
Jie
D. Buriells
Elin Steers
Frank Miller
Viola
Danels
Clare Long
Young Men's Library Association Holds Meeting and Elects Officers
The Young Men's Library Association met last Monday evening with resignations accepted from Bertram Dickens and Harry Snyder as Assistant Librarians. New officers were elected for six months: President Jackson Hiller, Vice President C L Groff, Secretary R J Hazlett, Treasurer Miss I W Taylor. Geo M Sheetz and Albert H Swanzey were chosen as first and second Assistant Librarians. The society plans incorporation and Miss Taylor was appointed to manage subscriptions. The note ends with praise for the group's progress and a call for citizen support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s ‘Library Association
Bertram Dickens
Harry Snyder
Jackson Hiller
C. L. Groff
R. J. Hazlett
I. W. Taylor
Mess
Temperance Club of
Freeport
M. BE
D. A. Knowlton
H. D. Jenkins
F. P. Cleveland
Jenkins
Byers
Tragic Death From Load of Wood at Harlem
A man named Jacob Swartz of Harlem township, Ill., died after a wood sled crushed his chest near the Western Brewery yard. Inquest found death from injuries to the chest caused by the load striking a fence post. The coroner noted no valuables on the body save a sugar and tea packet and a five cent piece. Temperance Club of Freeport organized with new officers and pledges after a mass meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Swartz
Eleroy
Steffen Bros
Western
Harlem
B. T. Buckley
Stephen Steffen
Matthias Steffen
Hiram Bright
Harlem Township
Stephenson Co
Temperance Lectures Draw Big Crowds Over Weather
Francis Murphy a temperance lecturer who spent seven years saloon keeping shared his life from Ireland to a Maine jail for liquor selling. He spoke of family poverty, a keeper’s aid, and his conversion through Jesus Christ. The second night sold 237 signatures and the hall was filled to capacity. A Temperance Reform Club was formed with D A Knowlton as president and Wm A Stevens as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Murphy
Murphy
Pires
Ireland
Portland
Maine
Agken Pick
Jesus Christ
D. A. Knowlton
Wm. A. Stevens
Matt. W. Quest
Wm. B. Thoman
J. F. Kleckner
M. Murphy
More Light for Rockford Gas Rates Debate
A citizen questions high gas prices comparing Rockford to nearby cities. He cites $350 per thousand cubic feet and 4650 for coal use, urges public announcement of feasible gas at $360 to switch residents from kerosene, and asks City Council to advise lighting at a reasonable price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mezesna
Epirons
Journan
Rockford
Humboldt Aid Society Appeals For Destitute In State
A letter from P. A. Trapgi Cor. Sec Humboldt Aid Society describes dire need in the state. Donations of seeds corn potatoes clothing and food are urged with appeals to philanthropic hearts. Shipments should go via Omaha to Humboldt care of E. P. Tinker Treasurer. Receipts will be provided for distributed goods.
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Ason
Nebraskia
Dante
Humboldt
Kleckner
Stephenson Co
Omaha
E. P. Tinker
Aid Society
P. A. Trapgi
Humboldt Aid Society
N. B
P. A. Tispg
Items from the News and Local Notes
News brief items describe land and mill sale in Loran township to Boveut a Fuourina minus John D. Dif enbaugh from Mr. Faringer Andrew's Mills. Lessees to run the mill. Local sickness includes W. S. Lamb recovering after three weeks. Win. Oxley family stricken with typhoid but improving. Rev D J Burrell preached in Chicago. J S Cochrane traveling east for weeks. Dr Hance planning Pacific Coast trip to see William Sharon. Col G L Montague elected secretary of North American Life Ins Co while remaining actuary at Universal Life Inc. Denver residents Walter P. Hunt and family relocate. Hunt named president of Denver & Rio Grande R. R. in January.
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John D. Difenbaugh
Faringer Andrew
Loran Township
Goina
Callifornia
Rock River Seminary Opens Spring Term in Morris Illinois
The Spring Term of Rock River Seminary in Morris Illinois commences March 29 with a 13 week program. Total expenses including board run to 37 dollars. Catalogues available from the principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River Seminary
Mt, Morris, Ill
Bennjamlei Horton Letters Praise Hale's Gough Dial
An old letter from Benjamli Horton recounts how Hale's Gough Dial cured his wife after a persistent cough. He claims the medicine’s effect was dramatic and lasting, and states they would never use the product again despite previous doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bénjamlei Horton
Andite of
Lyman Horton
Dabkingn
Hale
Lester Gressley Wedding Notice in Stephenson County
On February 20 1876 Rev D B OU Lester united Miss Ev 8 8 Gresser in Stephenson County wedding rite at the sateeront to r oot showing a local marriage notice with names and date despite garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
Gresser
Stephenson County
Lester- Gressley
Sateeront
Market Prices and Lumber Rates From Local Weekly Corrected List
Weekly corrected prices list items such as corn oats barley hay and tobacco with per bushel and per pound rates. The document also lists lime stucco and water lime prices, flour futures, wheat types, and a detailed lumber pricing section with board types lengths and dimensions from Sanford Rowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Brown
Timothy
Tees
Floudrand
J. C. Prall
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Ouetal
Mra. Krohn
Pennsylvania
Mra. Campbell
Freeport Guards
Sanderson
Wallace
84Th Regiment of
Illinois Volunteers
Oregon
Dixon
J. August Smith
Forreston
Ill
Young Men’s Library Association
Fry’s Block
Storm Lake
Methodist Church
John R. Lemon
Schuyler Colfax
Stephenson
McGrath
McConnell’s Grove
J. ‘Weishar
National Bank
Hiapehop
Dne
York State
Dake
Huymérous
Schuyller Colfax
Tighets
Thompson Wilcoxon
Wilcoxoft
Lena Star
Temperance
W. S. Lamb
Caranae
D. J. Burrell
Mr. Jenkins
President Hunt
Walter P. Hunt
Denver
Denver & Rio Grande
Morgon Lan Mae Erank
Misler
George
Malchker Lee
Jobp
Sis Lydia
Adams Hena
Créry
Misa Kates
Crousley
Duscomb
Bowr
Baker Uriah
A ‘Bundey
Mary Byroes
Baker
Dunléary
Dennis Solonn Dickinson
James, Fowler
Goott
Adam Galen
Gilbert
Ju Hardin EO
Warner
Sauusy
Aies Smith D Atkins
Bissonk
Mra Sinan
Simon
Thomas Louisa
Thompsion
Maggie Young
Margrett Webb
Webb Hiltws
John
F. Smith
Robey & Hutchi
Ead
Joseph Rhodes
O. G. Batlenn
Pernos
Hiram Brig
Maynard
WM. O. Wright
Warant, Cavannan & CO
Fry’s
Agle Ghomp
Lan
Ag Lea
Hirst
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