Winslow Notes From the Evergreen Column
In Winslow several local events are reported including a Leap Year social hosted by Mrs. Jas Turnbull with about fifty attendees and a supper of note. The Winslow dramatic troupe performs for Good Templars with Rev Mr Lawson from Rockford delivering sermons for two Sabbaths. Mrs Bell manifest and Mr Gardiner lectured on Washington’s birth while Miss Ida Wickwire visits from Nebraska. Journal mentions local shuffles in business and travel plans as Gordon hands his shop to Will Cox next week. Heavy rain and a frail storm close the update.
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Winslow
Good Templars
Lawson
Rockford
Mi. Bell
Wek
Ida Wickwire
Nebraska
Martin Saucerman
Ie Medical College
Chicago
Evergreen
EpiTor Birthday Festivities In Cedarville Report
From Cedarville the Independent notes Washingtons birthday celebrated with a atdoor concert and oyster supper at the hotel under Mr Rosenberger. Guests include Mrs Sue Carl Miss Sie Carl Miss Allie Bollman and Miss ai Jones aiding Mrs K in the wad work. Times improving and ads rise as road work nears Freeport for blue ribbon. Amateur Band praised though two bands wished for more music.
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EpiTor
Washington
Independent
Cashost
Rosenberger
Wes
Sue Carl
Sie Carl
Allie Bollman
Ai Jones
Irvin
Loys
Editor defends newspaper facts in corrected letter
Don R. Frazer editor of the Journal writes from Orrick Missouri to Freeport Illinois dated February 24 1880 defending the paper against claims of bias. He asserts he supported the Chicago Republican nominee and that editors misstate events to slur the Herald. He remains loyal to Republican principles regardless of candidate.
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Kor Orrick
Mv. Carroll
lcuArps, Esq
Freeport
Jirror
Washburne
Hin Ie
Mirror
Grant
Stedee
Chicago
Harpes
Aah Nation
Blaine
Lesa
Herald Lady
Don R. Frazer
Jfizzor
General J. C. Smith Emerges as Governor Candidate
Fayettee County and National Weekly report General John C. Smith state treasurer and Civil War brigadier general is a leading Republican candidate for Illinois governor. His strong old soldier following, proven integrity, and broad statewide respect underpin rising support as Jo Daviess county backs him for the Republican State Convention nomination.
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Fayettee Co. News
J. C. Smith
Lena Star
John C. Smith
Nlinois
Smith
National Weekly
Oglesby
Carpenter's Bench
Odd Fellow’s Relief Fund
Chicago
Beveridge
Cullom
Philadelphia
J.C. Smith
Warren
Ilinois
Jo Daviess County
Ju Daviess County
General Smith
Marriages in Stephenson County 1880
In this city on Feb 25 1880 Wells Bruce to Maria Katt both of Jefferson Stephenson Co. Frager Reidlebach Feb 24 1850 John Frager to Amanda Reiidlebach both of Stephenson County Musser Phillips Feb 28 1880 Jonas M Musser to Sadie E Phillips both of Stephenson County Os Messerschmidt Leitriz Feb 27 1880 Henry Messerschmidt of Ackley Iowa to Lizzie Leitritz of Centerville Wis.
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Musser—Phillips
David Phillips
Orangeville
O. M. van Swearingen
U. B. Church
Jonas M. Musser
Sadie E. Phillips
Stephenson County
Messerschmidt—Leitritz
Freeport
Emanuel Parsonage
A. Huelster
Henry Messerschmidt
Ackley
Iowa
Lizzie Leitritz
Centerville
Wis
Smith dies after long illness in Lancaster home
Elmira Smith, wife of Album Smith, died at her sister’s Lancaster home on June 28 1980 after a prolonged illness. She was 30 years, 7 months and 21 days old and remembered as beloved by all who knew her. They are going down the valley.
Freeport Grain and Lumber Market Report of March 2
Grain buyers Smith & Porter report prices for beef live, pork dressed, lambs and poultry. Lumber stock boards list rough and dressed, including flooring joist timber shingles and finishing. Flour and feed items show spring and winter wheat varieties with midrange prices.
Bank Statement From 1880 Illinos Bank Examined
John H. Addams signs an 1880 bank affidavit for Stephenson County Illinois. The document lists assets including U.S. Bonds, real estate, cash, and notes. liabilities show capital stock, deposits, dividends, and reserves. Ends with a list of grocery items and prices.
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State OF Illinois
Stephenson County
John H. Addams
John B. Taylor
Jacob Krohn
John Kenegy
Michael Sawyer
U.S
Alctis
Ncceccese
S.sece Essecennne
U.S. Treag
Pee c
U.S. Treasury
Csuconie
Illinois equity action on estates sale order in 1880
Michael Kahl as administrator seeks to sell real estate of Britany Winters to pay debts. Defendants Cornelius Winters Rosanah Gillett Franklin Norris Ida Norris George Norris must answer by March Term at Freeport. Court issues summons for non residents to plead by third Monday in March 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Illinois
Stephenson County
Said County
Michael Kahl
Britany Winters
Susanah Winters
Cornelius Winters
Cyrus Winters
Abraham Winters
Christopher Winters
John Winters
Marcellus Winters
Mary Tout
Samuel Stont
Rosanah Gillett
Willian Terry
George Terry
Mary J. Terry
Franklin Norris
Ida Norris
George Norris
Illinois
Freeport
Said
Ilinois
Gorge Norris
Hlinvis
Fler Leckner
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Panifest
Fey. Gardiner
Lena
Turnbull
Sioux City
Bells
Gordon
Will Cox
Cedarville
Polo Press
J. ¢. Smith
Journal Office
Smith & Porter
Ceres
Second National Bank
Diffenbaugh
Diffienbaugh's
C. O. D. Store
Brewster House
Freeport, Illinois
J. A. Crain
R. 8. White & Co
New York City
New York
Committee of Edges
Jh. S. White & Co
Fort Atkinson
Swarts & Stouring
Bend Fork
D, M
FERRY
Detroit
Mich
Dyran
Ogle Co
PRR
Rock River
Wheelock
Byron
John J. Hellar
Brenizer
Rock Grove
Dakota
Andrew Goodnaur
Win, Askey
Great American Clothing House
Rth
Stephenson Street
Munn
Court House
McCammon
Piano
Ist
Cs. Brainerd
Freeport, Ill
D. Kuehner
Suuche AS
Journal
Vienna
H. & H. T. Anthony & Co
Broadway
H. EF. Robinson
Stephenson
District Court of the United States
Seti C. Buckman
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