Lost Pocket Book At Depot In April Reward Offered
Benjainkis Kister, resident of Turiee borough, reports a yellow leather pocket book lost near the depot on April 16. It contained ninety dollars in bills including two fiftys, other smaller notes, promissory notes against Navid Silas and Cristen Kistar, and an unsigned receipt for eight hundred dollars. A reward is offered for return of the property or information leading to it.
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Wom Benjainkis Kister
Turiéeboro
Apel
Rome
Navid
Silas
Cristen Kistar
Eighit
Aubernl
Wyman
Laosdey
Five o'clock incident near Mr Tidsturn house
At about five yesterday an explosion occurred in front of Mr M Tidsturn's premises on a street in GaldniVatreet. Several versions circulated and the true facts are unclear. No injuries were reported but damage to the door and windows was substantial, likely leaving someone to cover the repairs.
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GaldniVatreet
Wehley
Chicago Street
Pemtlenan
Penmanship lecture draws large audience at Commercial College Hall
Prof. Merse delivered a popular lecture on penmanship praising early instruction and practical teaching methods shown on the blackboard. Prof. Morse and Raf. Parsons added humorous yet informative remarks, and the event was deemed a success encouraging a well attended class opening tonight. The piece urges locals to improve handwriting for clearer copy.
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Commercial College Hall
Merse
Morse
Raf. Parsons
Fire Department Parade and Ball Draw Local Critique
The Freeport Fire Department held its annual parade and ball yesterday with praise for the volunteers yet sharp critique of equipment. Authors warn that Cedarville or Buena Vista engines would not suit a city of 10 000 and urge a better engine and more cisterns. The evening ball was well attended and festivities continued late as we write.
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Freeport Fire Department
Cedarville
Buena Vista
New Soda Fountain Delights Patrons at Mayer & Sons
Last evening we sampled a glass of soda water from the new Mayer and Sons fountain. It cost over 500 dollars and uses Puffer's Patent with marble encasing and ice cooling. Syrups and soda travel through a single tube with a wheel to switch flavors, yielding an elegant, intricate interior. The author urges Temperance groups to try a glass, predicting they will return.
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Messrs. Mayer & Sons
Boston
Messrs.’ Mayer
Zion Church Wardens and Vestry Election Result
From Wednesday's Daily report the Wardens and Vestrymen for the ensuing year were elected at Zion Church Monday evening. The results list Thos Webster as Senior Warden TD 8. Brewster as Junior Warden. Chas Little as Treasurer. Bartlett as Secretary. Vestrymen include W R Moulton, G Johnston, Fr W S Brawley, F Bartlett, Charles Yittle, J F Smith, F W Dakin, and Marom Mayer.
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Zion Church
Thos. Webster
Brewster
Chas Little
Bartlett
W. R. Moulton
G. . Johnson
W.S. Brawley
Charles Yittle
J. F. Smith
F. W. Dakin
Marom Mayer
Misconduct on Streets Sparks Deterrent Claims
Fragmentary note alleges males face harassment on streets both day and night. It claims when caught offenders are punished harshly to deter similar acts, with emphasis on severe consequences. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
Meeting of local insurance board forms new rate committee
A meeting of the sever alo doen attendees was held at the American Insurance Company offices for the purpose of forming a local board of underwriters. Oscar Taylor was named President with Robert Lagle as Secretary and Treasurer. an Executive Committee includes Messrs. Taylor Carrier and Squires. They appointed a committee to establish a uniform property rate scale within city limits and report this afternoon. Generals agents from nearby companies attend to affix rates. The board will reconvene this afternoon at four.
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Robert Lagle
Messrs
Scar ‘Tayelor
Chas
Arrier
Squires
Oscar Taylor
Robt
B. Carrier
A. P. Long Ware
Kienna
Phoenix
Agix
Fort O
Remarkable orange-like fruit draws curiosity in store window
On Stephenson Street Messrs W. W. and H. Bige low display a 28 inch circumference fruit labeled orange. It is actually shaddock pampelmoes from India, a citrus decumana, with prickly branches white flowers and pale yellow fruit. The tree is West Indian in origin, not as sweet as a true orange, and is shown for public interest.
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Stephenson Street
India
West Indias
New York
West Indies
Messrs
Excavation Near Journal Office For Narbhox Block
Workmen have spent two days digging a cellar for Narbhox's new block opposite the Journal office and expect to be more than half finished by week’s end. The old building removed is being relocated to Bridge street near Crane's new barn.
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Worlanen
Snd
Narbhox
Journal
Bridge Street
Crane
Tragic Accident Death of Infant From Lye Exposure
A ten month old child of Patrick O Malley on Spring Street died after swallowing concentrated lye while the mother was away. Dr Babcock attended but could not save the youngster who suffered severe burns to lips mouth and throat. The city records another sad domestic accident.
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Pas
Patrick O'Malley
Spring Street
Doctor plans new building on Chicago street lot
Dr L A Babcock prepares to replace the small brick house south of Alderman Kron’s former residence with a new brick building. The current structure will be torn down after completion. Stones, foundation, and fog are on site and work will start when weather allows.
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L. A. Babcock
Chicago Street
Kron
Condition improves for Geo Dana after railroad accident
Dr McNini, attending physician, reports Geo Dana the fireman severely injured on the Western Union road is much better. He regained consciousness on Tuesday for the first time since the ten day-old accident. If he survives, it will be a miracle and Dr Mein is credited for his devoted care.
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McNini
Vie
Geo. Dana
Western Union Road
Mein
Rev Heney Whitehouse Confirms Fifteen at Zion Church
The absent cleric returned to his diocese and administered the rite of confirmation at Zion Church last evening to fifteen candidates as the church was well filled.
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Rte
Heney Whitehouse
Tyint
Zion Church
Impressive Bishop’s Oxford Honor at Evening Service
The evening service was led by Rector Rev J R Welton with Baptism for all adults. Bishop Whitehouse gave a moving discourse and presided at the rite. He urged the candidates to keep their vows and inspire others. The Bishop’s health improved on his overseas trip and he earned a Doctor of Divinity degree from Oxford University, the only American so honored.
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J. R. Welton
Whitehouse
England
University of Oxford
Bergman and Kirk to Build New Livery Barn at Van Buren Bridge
Reports describe a 40 by 80 foot brick livery barn planned at the Van Buren Bridge corner. It will have two 40 by 40 foot ground floor rooms, a two story layout with horse stalls and hay loft, a central cistern, and a front office with open display. Total investment quoted between nine and ten thousand dollars with lot cost at four thousand.
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Mesers. Bergman
Kirk
van Buren and
Bridge Streets
Bridge Street
Messrs
Bergman & Kirk
Earthquake Rumors Ripple Through Town and School
After the tremor, several witnesses report unusual building shakes and rattling dishes. A school door reportedly cracked and split strangely, while locals note Freeport may not lag behind neighboring towns in seismic events.
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Freeport
Robbery Targeting City Hotel Guest Phil Bower
A former city resident named Phil Bower, now believed to live at Polo, was robbed of his pocket-book and watch while asleep at the City Hotel last night. The incident occurred in a hotel room, with authorities investigating and seeking witnesses.
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Phil. Bower
Polo
City
Late spring election names town overseer of the poor
In the late spring election towns elected an overseer of the poor. An amendment makes the township supervisor ex officio overseer. The law takes months to reach the people as Springfield’s official publication has limited county circulation. The legislature’s spending on papers is criticized as hindering public knowledge of laws.
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Springfield
Ducks season rules and general fishing notice
The notice reminds sportsmen that duck shooting is banned after the fifteenth of the month and the season resumes August fifteenth. Pigeon shooting is allowed now. Last week many birds were shot and brought to town at fifty cents a dozen, and fishing is currently permitted.
Boarding housekeepers meet over rates after butcher action
Boarders and keepers in the city held a Saturday evening meeting to discuss advancing their rates in response to the recent butcher actions. No outcomes or decisions were learned from the report.
Rockford Register editor recalls quake gossip
Friday’s Daily carries a pleasant call from Mr H H Griggs of the Rockford Register. He says Rockford felt a slight earthquake on Wednesday though locals report no tremor, prompting a lighthearted note that the town needs a little shaking up.
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H. H. Griggs
Rockford
Robbery theory over Phil Bowers at City Hotel
Report claims Phil Bowers may have been intoxicated the night before and lost money and a watch on the street before bed. Two friends slept in the hotel with him, making an undisturbed robbery unlikely and prompting a note defending the hotel proprietor.
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Phil
Bowers
City Hotel
Wei
Agricultural Scravelonsa and field Roller progress
Farmers should visit the Agricultural Scravelonsa of Mr. Robert Schofield and observe the field Roller. The patentee, Mr. A. M. Sunderland, has been in town a few days to build two of these useful implements.
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Robert Schofield
A. M. Sunderland
Rollers with Grass Seed Sower for Farmers
A practical farmer introduces a two section roller with a protective roof and spring seat to shield rollers and driver from dust. It includes a Grass Seed Sower placed before the roller for sowing in wind or calm. Patent rights, shop and county rights, and territorial sales are available. Apply to Mr. Robt. Schofield in Freeport for details.
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Robt. Schofield
Freeport
Letter From London Cor respondent Travels Abroad
Our readers will notice a letter from London by our own correspondent now traveling abroad. This series will continue through the season and cannot fail to be interesting. He will visit the Paris exposition during his absence and let us hear from him there. We are fortunate to have secured his services.
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London
Fox Resigns Rockford Post to Buy Belvidere North Share
From Saturday's Daily Our friend J. E. Fox has resigned as assistant editor and foreman of the Rockford Register after purchasing a half interest in the Belvidere North in western. The talent and practical ability of Mr Fox will greatly add to the usefulness of our contemporary in mechanical and literary matters. We wish him every success.
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J. E. Fox
Rockford Register
Belvidere North
Western
Pastor Heafer's Church Grieves Diptheria Tragedy
We regret to learn that Rev Mr Hea fer the pastor of the German Evangelical Church has been severely afflicted by the loss of three children by diphtheria within the last few days. One of the little ones was buried yesterday afternoon.
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Heafer
German Evangelical Church
German Odd Fellows Hold Private Celebration in City
Members of the German Odd Fellows society of this city held a private celebration at the New York House last evening.
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Gaz
Odd Fellows Society
New York House
Arrival of Mr. Alonzo Pelton in the city
Mr. Alonzo Pelton of the firm E.C. Dwight & Co. has arrived with his family and taken up residence in the city, marking a notable relocation for the business community.
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Alonzo Pelton
Our City
Large Odd Fellows gathering from this city visits Mt Carroll
A sizable party of Odd Fellows from our city traveled to Mt Carroll yesterday to celebrate the introduction of the society in America. The address was delivered by our contemporary of the Bulletin. Further particulars were learned.
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Mt. Carroll
America
Magnificent lady’s cars added to Northwestern day trains
Northwestern Railroad adds a magnificent lady's car to each day train between here and Chicago. Conductors Hunter and Rogers are the lucky men who get them, described as ahead of anything of the kind seen in the West.
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Northwestern Railroad Company
Here
Chicago
West
Hunter
Rogers
Writing class at Commercial College proves a success
The writing class at the Commercial College has grown to about fifty students and is planned to become an annual spring event. It offers a rare chance for those wishing to improve their handwriting, with Messrs. Parsons and Baylies backing the program.
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the Commercial College
Messrs. Parsons & Baylies
Artist Miss Bassett Shows Paintings in Window
A crowd gathered before G M Clayton's store to view oil paintings in the window. Miss Bassett, slated to give lessons in the city soon, is praised as a skilled teacher and artist with standout works titled Landscape and The Stag.
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G. M. Clayton
Bassett
New Patents Issued Highlight J. B. Sills
Among the new patents issued during the past week we notice one to J. B. Sills of Cedarville in this County. The notice lists Sills as inventor and marks a notable local disclosure in the county’s patent activity.
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J. 8. Sills
Cedarville
Sorgo Journal Noted for Cane Cultivation Info
Daily readers learn of the Sorgo Journal published by Blymer Norton Co. in Cincinnati. The periodical focuses almost entirely on sorghum cultivation and offers single-issue value surpassing yearly cost. The April issue includes Latshaw of Cedarville’s sorghum contributions.
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Sorgo
Messrs. Blymer, Norton& Co
Cincinnati
Latshaw
Cedarville
Catholic Bishop confirms many at St. John’s Church
The bishop administered confirmation to many youths at St John’s Church yesterday. Rev George Rigby, former pastor, has been removed and replaced by another. A runaway team caused town excitement Saturday evening, belonging to Mr Taylor, damaging a carriage near his barn. no injuries reported.
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St. John's Church
George Rigby
Taylor
Galena Street
Chicago Street
Fry
Nick
Finih
Liverymen Duped by Thief Who Vanished with Team
Bergman and Kirk, livery stable operators, unknowingly furnished a man with a team and carriage after he claimed to visit his brother. The man, unknown in name, left Mt Carroll seen by locals during the Odd Fellows celebration, taking the outfit he requested and never returning it. Authorities report no further details.
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Bergman & Kirk
Tian
Keeler
Haris & Miller
Keeler's
Messrs. Bergman, & Kirk
Warriage
Odd Fellows
Mt. Carroll
Reeport
Champion Mower hailed as world’s best by Prair ie Farmer
Advertisement review extols F G Welch Co machinery and Champion Mower No 3 as the world’s finest harvesting implement. It cites Mr A J Going of are county Wisconsin winning the prize for cutting twenty acres in ten hours with the No 38 Mower, claims European and American success, and urges purchases at Welch’s Agriculture Warehouse on Stephenson Street Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
F. G. Welch & Co
South Canal Street
A. J
Wisconsin
Prairie Farmer
Welch
Northwest
Europe
America
Brubaker
Champion
Springfield
Ohio
United State
Parton
F. C. Welch
Stephenson Street
Lithograph of Lincoln portrait and Civil War work offered
A call promotes a lithograph titled Lamb of Lincoln by J Gemmell Chicago at $1.00 per copy. Harold also solicits subscriptions for Dr B L P Brockett's Woman's Work in the Civil War, an 800 page illustrated book with steel portraits, priced from $3.76 to $6.00 by binding style. The work is subscription only and reviews note strong Chicago press praise.
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Lamb
Lincoln
J. Gemmell
Chicago
Harold
B. L. P. Brocketts
Chicago Press
Squitary Commission
New Homes Rise On Pleasant and Market Streets
The city’s rapid development is evident as new residences go up on Pleasant street between Locust and Blackhawk opposite the park, and several buildings rise on Market street and near the old air grounds. A year ago the area was open prairie used by local baseball clubs. Now lots are fenced and many occupied.
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Pleasant Street
Locust and
Blackhawk
Market ‘Street
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Loral Blairs
JAS
McVall
Galena
Daniel Wann
Marine Hospital
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