Local Matters and Society Notes
Local items report A U W meeting at the hall this evening and Judge Brown of Rockford visiting town. February saw seven interments at the city cemetery, while weather delays affect Wendling's lecture date. Freeport trains run late but improving. Cronkrite arrived Monday night. he may return to Springfield soon. Snail matter disruptions taxed the post office. city plans on redeeming over $6,000 in interest bearing orders. Mr. Knapp of Auburn visited, then departed east. Special K T conclave at 7:30 for work on degree. Clarence Leigh to study medicine in Chicago then Rush Medical College. Republican Club to meet March 11 at 7:30. Buckley presiding. Snowbound Tax Collector Jones endured delays, farmers say roads barely passable, cross-roads may remain closed a month. Mardi Gras coverage thanks to Stout. water works favored by nineteen-twentieths of citizens. Sanford Giddings and C. C. Wilson snowbound at Mt Carroll, journey home via Shannon and Freeport. Snow blockades detained Fawkes the steam plow inventor, exhibitor at the 1659 State Fair. he heads to Storm Lake, Iowa.
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Mr. Fawkes
Fawkes
Storm Lake
Iowa
Trains Snowbound Victims Trek Home From Rockford
J A Crain William Best and W H Diffenbaugh were passengers on a snowbound train at Rockford last Wednesday. After waiting until Sunday with little chance of reaching home they walked twelve miles from Pecatonica to Freeport in just over four hours, shaving the fatigue of the delays with a determined trek.
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J. A. Crain
Best
W. H. Diffenbaugh
Rockford
Pecatonica
Freeport
Boots and Shoes By WM. O. Wright & Co.
WM. O. Wright & Co. offers a selection of boots and shoes for men women and children with quality leather uppers and durable soles. Shop hours and location details accompany the listings in this local merchant notice.
Rumors of Frost Hit Ice Crop and Thatch Prices
A local rumor claims frost touched the ice crop and thatch prices may rise next summer. News notes a coal discovery two miles south of Albany Wireside county and a stock company formed to bore. Also updates on Illinois Legislature Directory 1881 and Postmaster General ruling shifting commercial papers to first class. Col Brazee urges March National Guard inspection and pay muster with full attendance to secure funds.
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Albany
Wireside
Col. Brazee
Illinois National Guards
Man Killed by Bull Near Denver Suburb
Mr. Sechrist, a 59-year-old merchant tailor living outside Denver in Berger's addition, was fatally gored by a Jersey bull in his stable after an apparent struggle. He died at home around 10 am with his wife and doctors present. He leaves a wife, three daughters and a son, with daughters in Trinidad and Kokomo.
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Colorado
Register Call
Schrist
Sechrist
Trinidad
Kokomo
Buckley Sets Meeting at Wiles Office
A note states to meet at the office of R. HN. Wiles at 7:30 p m. with B. T. Buckley.
Embroideries From Swiss Factory At Mrs Benson's
Direct invoice from St. Gall Switzerland showcases handsomer embroideries at lower prices than ever before offered by Mrs. J. Benson.
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St. Gall
Switzerland
Water Works Pact Looms Over Freeport Council
The city considers a water works proposal by Drake and Orton offering a 25 year exclusive grant to supply filtered river water. The plan waives city costs, charges hydrants by mile, guarantees 3.6 million gallons daily, and grants ownership options after 15 and 25 years with protected fire service and low rates for residents. A select committee will study the ordinance and report later.
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J. 8. Drake
Rock Island
Drake
M.C. Orton
Freeport
Messrs. Drake
Orton
Jacob Krohn
M. Hettinger
J. C. Kean
Great Storm Paralyzes Railways and Streets This Week
A historic snow blizzard stranded the region from Wednesday evening through Sunday, piling drifts six to eight feet and blocking rail lines. Freeport saw no trains until Sunday. a two-engine Illinois Central arrival drew crowds as emigrants faced five days of delay, with one mother and six children helped by railroad staff.
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Stephenson Street
Freeport
Illinois Central
Dubuque
John B Taylor Hose Co Wins Council Approval
City Council meets in regular session with Alderman Wagner presiding. A favorable report is issued for the John B Taylor Hose Co. formation and certificates are ordered issued. A judgment in City of Freeport v Isbell is discussed and referred to Finance. A water supply ordinance is read. debate urges careful consideration due to long term expenditure and impact.
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John R. Wagner
John B. Taylor Hose Co
Jas. I. Neff
John T. Isbell
City of
Freeport
Isbell
Committee On Finance
Stearns
City council to refer matter to select committee
The council decided to refer the matter to a select committee of Alder men Porter Taylor and Zartman with the Attorney and City Surveyor to investigate and report later. Judges of election for wards were chosen: First Ward E Crane C E Heard H E Hankey. Second Ward Dr L Stoskopf H H Maynard David Weary. Third Ward Norace Meigs D S Rohrer M Stoskopf. At a late hour the meeting adjourned. March fashions at Mrs J BENSONs. Want ad seeks a competent house girl at $2 weekly. Clover and Timothy seed tested and guaranteed to grow by M W Brown. Oysters from Baltimore arriving daily at Co O D Store Chicago wholesale prices. Trask ointment advertised as a trusted remedy. Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup praised for coughs. 25 and 50 cent bottles offered.
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Porter, Taylor and Zartman
E. ©. Crane
C. E. Heard
H. E. Hankey
Dr. L. Stoskopf
H. H. Maynard
David Weary
Norace Meigs
D. S. Rohrer
M. Stoskopf
Sale agents sought for E. G. Rideout & Co.
求人广告显示 E. G. Rideout & Co. 在纽约 10 Bar Clay 街征召代理与推销员 每周赚取 25 至 30 美元 寄送目录与条款。公开招募信息强调高佣与 Catalogue。
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E. G. Rideout & Co
Barclay Street
New York
Walton's Spring Stock Displays New Dry Goods and Carpets
Notice announces large lines of New Dry Gods for early spring trade and new carpet styles at Walton's. Highlights spring stock of cotton underwear at larger quantities and lower prices than ever before. Encourages customers to visit before summer shopping, signed by Mrs. J. Benson.
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Walton’s
J. Benson
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Local Matters
The
Wm. Brown
E. L. Cronkrite
Town
Springfield
George P. Knapp
Auburn
N. Y
Sidney Smith
East
Freeport Commandery No. 7
K. Ty
E. C
Clarence Leigh
B. T. Buckley
Chicago
Rush Medical College
Freeport Republican Club
R. H. Wiles
Ton. A. M. Jones
U.S. Revenue
Rk.j. Stout
New Orleans Democrat
Sanford Giddings
Florence
C. C. Wilson
Mt. Carroll
Shannon
Wright & CO
Chas. H. Little
Detroit
Lome
Wm. Cox
Senate
House
R. HN. Wiles
Water Works
the City Council
Stephenson St
Wm. A. Stevens
True & Co
Augusta
Maive
Butterick
E. Flansburg
Eleroy
M. W. Brown
Baltimore
Co. O. D
Trask
Neidigh—Metz
Presbyterian Parsonage
Cedarville
J. C. Irwin
Wm. Neidigh
Emma Metz
Doylies
WM. O.wright &Co
Wm, O. Wright & CO
Juilliard
Ckings
Mele
WM. O. Wright
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