Local News Roundup From Rockford and Surroundings
Clergymen leader Rev I L Martin attends a Rockford meeting while Mrs Geo W Brown visits relatives. The county pays 232 in bounty since March 27, with one recipient at 56. McLenahan of Chicago visits patrons. Infant son dies. funeral held last Thursday. Fry sisters set sail for New York and Liverpool. M R Thompson Lodge 381 meets May 6 at 7:30 pm. Mississippi River floods Saint Louis area. property fears rise. Mrs F M Brown returns east. Dr B S Humphrey returns to Cedarville to practice. M L Young in town en route to Warren. West Street Cot tonwood bridge repair bid invites. Insurance agent J A Sheetz and attorney Rob H Wiles move to post office block. O O Heard to occupy old office.
Visitation and local news from Warren Lena Zion Parishes
The Rt. Rev. Wm. E. McLaren visited Warren Lena Zion Parishes last week with confirmation classes led by Rev. R. F. Sweet. Gen. Bintiff was appointed to the Wisconsin State Board of Supervisors of Charitable and Penal Institutions. Local business notes highlight water works progress, J. Paylor Trose Co. with a new drill team, J. W. Tenney & Co. buggy orders, Henney & Co. busy, and a break in at East Freeport grain and coal offices with safes pried but nothing stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. McLaren
Diocese of
Illinois
Warren, Lena
Zion
R. F. Sweet
Gen. Bintiff
Darlington Republican
Wisconsin State Board of Supervisors of Charitable and Penal Institutions
East Freeport
Geo. W. Clark
Jacob Williams
George Bordner
Clark
Bordner
Decoration Day urged for city observance
Decoration Day approaches with no city action yet. The note urges a memory day to honor departed heroes. Anton Behring, 47, German immigrant of Freeport, died Friday of consumption. He settled in Freeport in 1868, leaving a wife seven children and many friends. Funeral held Sunday at the German Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Behring
Behring
Muenster
Germany
Freeport
Deaths and local notices in Clinton County area
The community mourns Mrs. Henry Branyan who died at her residence last Wednesday after years of consumption. Born in Clinton County on Oct 1 1837 she moved here in 1854 and remained a devout Methodist. A husband and three children survive. The funeral was held Friday. Also reported are county assessors meeting at the Court House to set the year’s basis of assessment with Fe T Perry as chairman and E I Woodbridge as clerk. Numerous property categories listed with values and depreciation rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Branyan
Clinton County
Pennsylvania
Branyan
Methodist Church
Court House
FE. T. Perry
E. I. Woodbridge
Birthday Gift from Little Readers to Editor
On Monday a group of children escorted by their mother entered the editor's office to present a dictionary holder as a birthday gift. The spokesman Eddie was flanked by Maude and Bonnie, whose bright smiles underscored their affectionate gesture. The gift, handsome and useful, marks the trio's affection and makes the editor feel cherished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ddie
Papa
Maude
Bonnie
Widow Musser Died In City After Brief Pneumonia
Widow Sarah Musser born December 13 1811 native of York County Pennsylvania died April 17 1831 after brief pneumonia illness. She was a Christian member of Salem Church since 1876 mother of six with two predeceased and four living. Buried April 19 in Freeport cemetery with Rev I Messner officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Musser
York County
Pennsylvania
Unseen Land
Musser
Salem Church
Freeport Cemetery
Rev. I. Messner
City Council approves wage rise and street reforms
City Council at regular meeting passes a raise for street laborers from 1.25 to 1.50 daily and for teaming from 2.0 to 3.0. It also orders removal of city scales to Adams street after costs are paid, considers cow at large ordinance, and plans a new wagon bridge on Stephenson street. The body designates the Fheerort JOURNAL as official city paper for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
McNamara
Waddell
Hartman
Taylor
Stoskopf
Porter
Wagner
Ald. Taylor
Adams Street
Stephenson Street
Death of F. J. Helm in Minneapolis
F J Helm, once a JOURNAL printer and Freeport resident, died in Minneapolis on Thursday after a severe illness. He was 26, survived by his wife Marie Middleditch, formerly of Freeport, who will return home. Helm learned his trade in Galena and worked on the JOURNAL. His death follows earlier hopes of recovery reported by his mother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Gazette
Galena
Minneapolis
PF. J. Helm
Elm
Ile
Force
Freeport
Ife
Alinneapolis
Marie Middle
Tragic Mill Accident Claims James W. Slaght
A fatal accident at Goddard's flouring mill last Thursday night killed miller James W. Slaght, 31, a New York native and longtime resident. His clothing is believed to have caught in the shafting, the body found hanging from the main shaft with broken limbs. Coroner's jury verdict recorded. funeral Sunday was well attended by Masons and the fire department, where he was an active member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard
James W. Slaght
Slaght
W.H. Dickover
Masonic Fraternity
Fire Department
Resolutions of Respect for William A West
At a May 1 1881 meeting of Div 27 B of L E Freeport Ill resolutions of respect were adopted for William A West a locomotive engineer drowned April 21 1881 when his engine fell through a bridge near Albany Ill He was praised as generous faithful a good citizen and brother Mourning to cover the hall and charter thirty days and engines fifteen days a copy sent to his widow and published in the B of L E Journal and Freeport papers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ill
William A. West
Albany
Racine and South Western
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
B.of L. E. Journal
Local News and Moves In The Area
Eleroy Chips Rev Bower has preached here for years and left for Iowa for a year. A miner, son of Rev Harwood, recovering from erysipelas. Mrs Smith and daughter to Grainfield Kansas to settle there. J B Latham to Heyworth as day telegraph operator. Miss Toll Wickwire returns to Winslow. Miss Lottie Becker to Tipton Iowa to teach. A daughter of Frank Miller of Freeport brought here for interment. Dr Darling returns home after weeks in Chicago. Chas Bennett suffers a severe accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleroy
Rev. Bower
Iowa
Harwood
Miss Toll Wickwire
Loft
Winslow
Lottie Becker
Tipton
Frank Miller
Freeport
Chicago
Darling
Chas. Bennett
Beals Resumes Duties After Illness on Central Ry
A report notes Conductor H H Beals on the Central Ry resumed his duties after recent illness. The piece recalls a past incident where a horse kicked a man causing medical aid from Dr. Naramore. It also recalls Emma Harwood nee Gilman, long active in the local Sunday school and buried recently in Lena, noting her community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naramore
Emma Harwood
H. H. Beals
Central Ry
For Sale and Rent in Quiteau's Addition
For Sale a number of handsome residence lots in Quiteau's addition. Also for rent cow pasture in city limits. Inquire of W G and W Barne s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quiteau
W.G
W. Barnes
Fitch & Rogers Ice Merchants Offer Pure Ice Supply
I G Messrs Fitch and Rogers announce a large stock of pure ice cut above the city for customers. The firm promises prompt service, season contracts, and delivery by ice wagons that began rounds Monday. Orders may be left at Fitch's bakery. Dr Marshall Bromoline is sold by druggists to aid liver and stomach function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Fitch & Rogers
Upper Stephenson Street
Fitch
Dr. Marshall
Agents and Canvassers Wanted for New York Firm
Earn from 25 to 30 dollars weekly selling goods for E G Rideout and Co at 10 Bar Clay Street New York. Send for catalogue and terms. 22 ly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Rideout & Co
Barclay Street
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo. W. Brown
M. 3. McLenahan
Marshal, Field & Co
Geo. W.whiteside
Fry
Liverpool
M. R. Thompson Lodge No. 381
Mississippi
St. Louis
F. M. Brown
Jamestown, N. Y
East
B.S. Humphrey
Cedarville
M. L. Young
Milwaukee
Grand Lodge
Grand Chapter of
Wisconsin
Warren
Young
West St
Cottonwood
J. A. Sheetz
Robi. H. Wiles
Maynard’s Block
Post Office
Oo. E. Heard
Drake
J. W. Tenney & Co
Peoria House
Messrs. Henney & Co
Fheerort Journal
F. J. Helm
I. G
New Spring
C.a.mcnamara
C. A. McNamara & Co
Stephenson ST
J. P. Rieger
H. S. Stevenson
Mite
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