Local matters and society notes in town
Local notes report twelve divorce cases due at Circuit Court in the present session. Several residents return from travel, including Mr. L. Z. Farwell from New York and Hon. Jacob Krohn from Cincinnati. Lectures, lodge meetings, bank reports, and weather forecasts populate the page with community updates. A.O. U. W. meeting, Freeport Commandery session, American Legion, and Moses R. Thompson Lodge activities featured. Local deaths and employment changes noted, including Mr. John Mullen killed in Milwaukee rail incident and Dr. J. E. Scott’s potential move to Mendota.
Swarts Brothers Form Geo IP Swarts & Bro Drug Firm
Mr George F Swarts buys out the late Co H Stocking interest and teams with his brother Jones Swarts to form Geo IP Swarts & Bro A large stock of goods has been bought and the firm aims to keep the store as the place for good goods at low prices A plate glass front and other improvements are planned making it second to 40 other stores in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Swarts
Co. H. Stocking
Jones Swarts
Geo. Ip, Swarts & Bro
Will and notices mix in Grundy Centre tale
A German Bank window displays a taunting plea card offering to recruit lazy loafers for a reward. Druggist M K Siwartz from Grundy Centre visits town, while Col C M Brazee warns of Major Durand's inspection of Company OC. Public school exams begin, and a Dixon will case revolves around Gie Clapp's bequest to Lee County for an agricultural college. Oettinger Bros move to Tarbox Block near the German Bank with new goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
C.M. Brazee
Elliot Durand
Dixon
Gie Clapp
Lee County
Lee
Clapp
Chicago
Messrs. Oettinger Bros
Families Snowbound on Chicago Bound Train
Mrs Robt A Smith daughter in law of Gen J C Smith of Chicago and her sister Miss Carrie Spratt of Galena and Mrs James Scott wife of the Hotel Reporter editor of Chicago are among snow bound passengers in the city. They arrived on the west bound train last Saturday and hope to reach Chicago before the 4th of July. The Mrs Scott was snow bound five days during the last storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. A. Smith
J. C. Smith
Chicago
Carrie Spratt
Galena
James Scott
Hotel Reporter
Sword and belt presented to Captain Krape by Company O
On Monday evening of last week Company O M. G. presented Captain Krape with a sword and belt valued at 50 dollars through Lieut. Williams. Krape expressed thanks in a happy speech and a formal presentation and banquet are planned by the new commanding officer to honor him. The Captain is praised as the right man for Co. C and expected to lead the company to be among the best in the 3d Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krape
Williams
Co. “C
3D Regiment
Postmaster’s note amid blockade hints at mail delay
A Sterling postmaster posted a message in his office during a blockade stating no trains or mails and uncertain timing. The note mentions inaugura tion services, forecasts a permanent paralysis of progress, Garfield’s prominence, and indicates ongoing disruption with snowplows failing to mitigate delays. The station laments the railroad’s motives and hopes for the snow to ease and mail to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Garfield
Primary system vote urged at Republican Club meeting
A Republican Club meeting discussed replacing caucus with a primary. The City Central Committee said it cannot change the system but will include a vote on adopting the primary when caucuses are held next Saturday evening. Voters are urged to participate for the greatest good of the greatest number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club
City Central Committee
Central Committee
Mutual Aid Receives Final Check For Widow Runner
The Independent Order of Mutual Aid received a Monday check of 2012.50 for Ada Runner widow of late A J Runner, with 1250 paid by Mr Runner and the rest to the deceased member’s family. The Chicago and Northwestern reports eight months’ totals with earnings up by significant amounts across mileage passenger freight express and totals. The Stephenson County Circuit Court March term opened with no business due to Grand Jury absence, later organized. criminal 25 common law 62 chancery 64 cases on docket. A note of gratitude goes to Gen and Mrs J C Smith for invitations to their silver anniversary on the 24th in Chicago hindered by snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Order of Mutual Aid
Ada ©. Runner
A J. Runner
Runner
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Stephenson County
Joseph M. Bailey
Brown
Chancery
Bailey
J.C. Smith
Chicago
Freemasons Set Dates for Scottish Rite Degrees
Freeport Consistory and coordinate bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite announce spring gatherings to confer Scottish Rite grades. April 6 for 5th to 14th grades, April 13 for 15th and 16th, April 20 for 10th to 30th, and April 27 for 31st and 32nd grades. Members are invited to assemble on these occasions.
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Freeport
Freeport Lodge of Perfection
Freeport Council
Princes of Jerusalem
Freeport Chapter
Rose Croix
Miss Charlotte Thompson In The Planter's Wife At Opera House
Miss Charlotte Thompson appears at the Opera House this evening in The Planter's Wife a new American comedy drama praised as a decided success. A clip from Albany notes her as an esteemed artiste whose Edith Gray role showcases strong emotional acting and earned warm applause at the close of each act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Thompson
Albany N.Y
Edith Gray
Bogrand
Another Great Storm Blocks Railways Across the Region
A massive storm last Saturday halted all trains nationwide as rain frozen into hard drifts. The blockade disrupted city life, with workers clearing yards and lines. Efforts by I C and C N W crews press north and east, while local figures like Mr Murphy and Mr Holder tackle the extensive snowbound routes.
Forgeries tied to Hancock campaign letter trail
The Springfield Republican notes a trio of forged documents aimed at boosting Hancock. It asserts the Morey letter and related forgeries were produced by a single Democrat ring to sway votes, including a Weaver letter and a purported Mrs General Sherman missive to a Catholic paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Morey
Sancock
Weaver
General Sherman
Friends
Springfield
Mass
Persuasive remarks spark political platform ideas
The National Republican praises Senator Davis eloquence from Georgia as a mind sharp enough to shape policy. It notes General Hancock at inauguration with a polite compliment but criticizes his failure to honor the President, calling it vanity. The paper claims the Democratic party's elements cannot rise above their own level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlow
Davis
Georgia
General Hancock
Democratic Party
Notice on Bunting Fabrics at WAL'TON's
Opened a large lot of all wool buntings at 20 cents per yard. Also a immense stock of A A Juliard's Plaid and Lace buntings at WAL'TON's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Juliard
Wal‘ton’s
Freeport Town Board meeting announced for March 29 1881
Notice given that a meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Freeport will be held at the office of M Stoskopf on Tuesday evening March 29 1881 at 7 30 o'clock. All persons with claims against the town are asked to file with the Town Clerk at Smith and Porter. J T Brainerd, Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion of Honor
Moses R. Thompson Lodge No. 381
Town of
Freeport
M. Stoskopf
Smith & Porter
J. T. Brainerd
Cough Remedy Ad Promotes Dr Marshall’s Lung Syrup
A newspaper item advertises Dr Marshall's Lung Syrup as a quick cough or cold remedy. It notes a price of 25 cents with a large size at 50 cents and mentions new garden grown Teas from 10 to 30 cents a pound, available at the C. O. D. Store.
Walton's Showcases New Ham Dress Styles and Prints
Walton's highlights the newest styles including Dressing hams Dress Momies Percales and Prints for the season. Shop for fashion fabrics and coordinated patterns at Walton's, with emphasis on fresh prints and updated wardrobe essentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton’s
Juilliard's Buntings Offer Spring Fabric Styles
A sales note promotes Juilliard's full line of Buntings in ginghams shirting prints and percale momie cloths for early spring wear, highlighting quality and choice styles available for customers.
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Juilliard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Local Matters
L. Z. Farwell
New York City
Jacob Krohn
Cincinnati
H. D. Jenkins
Lena
Rome
Arthur E. Webb
Storm Lake
Iowa
W. E. Boyington
Wisconsin
Lerch
O. E. Stearns
Freeport Commandery No.7
K. T
Frank Wormley
Luther Lighthart
Grand Rapids, Mich
Chas. H. Little
J. A. Crain
J. E. Scott
Caldwell
Mendota
George W. Oyler
Louis Stoskopf
Good Templars
Wilcoxon Opera Tluse
John Mullen
Milwaukee
Young Mullen
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Wright & Co
M. K. Siwartz
Grundy Centre
James P. Slade
Masonic
Agale
Dubuque
Elmhurst
Murphy
I. C
Nora
Forreston
Holder
Pecatonica
Rockford
Dakota
Florence
Henry Aspinwall
Supervisor Walker
Walker
L. P. Hoy
Grand Jury
Rock Grove
Warren’s
E. G. Rideout & Co
Barclay Street
New York
Marriaces. Askey—Knight
Kerr
Francis Marion Askey
Charlotte Knight
Ridott
Linois
Hively
Raymer
Rock City
H. Messner
Stephenson St
Wm. A. Stevens
J.P. Rieger
Stevenson
Illinois
WM. O.wright & CO
Buffalo Robes
Doylies
Apt
IEC
Stephenson Street
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